Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 03/28/16 | Page 2

finished in second-place in individual competition and Jeremy Rodman and Jesse Heifort
both finished third. This is trip number 19 to the state tournament team in the history of
Anoka wrestling. In addition to the athletes, head coach Todd Springer was named 3AA
State Coach of the Year in addition to Section Coach of the Year. Assistant coach Doug Paulson was named Section Assistant Coach of the Year.

Magnet Schools of America - Magnet Schools of Distinction

Mary Wolverton, associate superintendent for elementary schools, introduced principals
and teacher leaders from three Anoka-Hennepin schools recently named as Magnet Schools
of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America. She noted that of the six schools in Minnesota
to receive this recognition, three are located in Anoka-Hennepin. Honored schools include
Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts in Anoka, University Avenue Elementary-Aerospace, Children’s Engineering and Science in Blaine and Champlin Brooklyn Park Academy
for Math and Environmental Science.
Representing Lincoln Elementary were Michelle Zimmerman, principal, Diane Aldis, curriculum integrator, Kathy Gornick, grade 1 teacher, Baiying Wu, English language teacher,
Sue Mitchell, grade 1 teacher, Jan Flavion, inquiry teacher and Lisa Grabau, active parent
volunteer. University Avenue Elementary was represented by Diedre Bloemers, administrative intern and Kate Watson, curriculum integration coordinator. Champlin Brooklyn Park
Academy presenters included Brian Mann, principal, Kim Nelson, assistant principal, and
teachers Kristin Fritschel and Kristen Wegner.

Communications, delegations and petitions

The School Board did not receive any communications, delegations or petitions.

Elementary and secondary education
AHEM Q Comp Vote

Members of Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota (AHEM) must support the district’s
approved Quality Compensation (Q Comp) program in a vote supported by a minimum
75 percent. LeMoyne Corgard, AHEM president and Todd Mensink, Q Comp coordinator
presented results of a recent ballot showing 97.9 percent approval with 1,759, or 63 percent participation in the election. The five components under Minnesot a’s Q Comp plan
includes career ladder/advancement options, job-embedded professional development,
teacher evaluation, performance pay, and an alternative salary schedule.

Employee services

The School Board approved a series of resolutions and accepted a report on employee matters consistent with Minnesota law and past School Board procedures.

Resolution discontinuing and reduction educational programs and positions

Sara Kriewall, director of employee services, introduced a resolution discontinuing educational programs and positions, a formal document to finalize past board discussions.
The resolution was approved on a unanimous vote.

Resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of teaching contracts of
probationary teachers

Sara Kriewall, director of employee services, introduced a resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of teaching contracts of probationary teachers.
The resolution was approved on a unanimous vote.

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Resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of supervisor contracts of
probationary special education supervisors

Sara Kriewall, director of employee services, introduced a resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of supervisor contracts of probationary special education supervi-