2018-19 District calendar, first reading
Nicole Tuescher, executive director of human resources, Jim Gilligan, director of labor, relations and benefits, and Scott Schaefer, Board Treasurer for Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota, presented a proposed calendar for the 2018-19 school year. Development of the proposed calendar was coordinated through a committee of district staff representing various labor groups and school and district administrators. Approval of the calendar is anticipated at an upcoming School Board meeting.
Special education audit update
Cory McIntyre, executive director of student services, led an audit presentation of three out of 14 functional areas within special education services. Anoka-Hennepin is under contract with the Center for Academic Research in Education and Innovation( CAREI) at the University of Minnesota to audit and review the delivery of special education services. Dr. Kim Gibbons, associate director for CAREI and Michelle Marchant Wood, lead researcher at CAREI, presented the reports.
The School Board reviewed strengths and improvement options for emotional behavior disorders( EBD), extended school year and transition services within special education programming areas. The School Board will receive the final four audit areas in June. The goal is establish a plan that will shape special education delivery over the next ten years, building upon strength areas and identifying areas for improvements.
General counsel
Resolution relating to approve the discharge of continuing contract teachers
Paul Cady, general counsel, introduced a resolution regarding discharge of continuing contract teachers. The resolution was approved on a 6-0 vote.
Finance
Purchasing procurement policy
John Koehler, director of finance, presented Policy 721 for School Board review and discussion. The new policy would replace policy 701.0, and provide additional procedures and guidelines regarding purchasing for all district employees. The policy will return for board approval at a future meeting.
FY17 Final amended budget
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a recommended final amendment to the 2016-17 budget, a step necessary to complete the current school year financial requirements. The amended budget incorporates a series of School Board actions, revenue and expenditure changes and state and federal government mandates. The School Board will consider approval at their May 22 meeting.
Consent agenda
The School Board approved all items:
a. |
Minutes from the April 24, 2017 School Board meeting. |
b. |
Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, |
extra service agreements, curriculum writing. |
c. |
Designation of identified official with authority. |
d. |
Insurance rates, 2017-18. |
e. |
Post Secondary Enrollment Option( PSEO) contract with North Hennepin Community College. |
f. |
Proposed strategic investments. |
g. |
Immunization exclusions. |
Next meeting: Regular School Board meeting on Monday, May 22 at 6:30 p. m., Sandburg Education Center, 1902 Second Ave., Anoka.
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