Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 05/22/17 | Page 3
Coon Rapids High School
In arts and athletics, Coon Rapids seniors Kenneth Troung and Kayla Thoen were recognized for exemplary
performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Kayla Thoen was honored for her selection to the Minnesota All-State Band.
Coon Rapids High School DECA students were honored for high achievement. Blake Bodenbug, DECA advisor,
introduced honored students Raffee Wright, Leah Mau, Lindsey Koehler, Jack Johnson, Nicole Dupont, Rain
Ulen, Julia Beczkalo, Ellen Leciejewski, Callie Eckert, Ryan Kemp and Brynn Nguyen. Bodenburg was also hon-
ored for his service on the Chairperson of the Minnesota DECA Board of Directors and his selection as Minne-
sota DECA Outstanding Advisor for 2017.
Kelley Scott, CRHS Activities Director, introduced students who achieved Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar and
AP Scholar with distinction designations. Students who completed three or more AP exams with a score of 3 or
more are AP Scholars, and they include: Audrey Callahan, Matthew Dunn, Thomas Gadbois, Kara Klingenberg,
Jacob Pannaz, Ashley Tilke, Mark Vadnais, and Shane Vadnais. Students who scored a 3.25 on all AP exams
taken and 3 or higher on four or more tests are AP Scholars with Honor, they include: Michelle Onyekaba, Sean
Perry, Dang Pham, Jack Scheck, Kenneth Truong, and Raffee Wright.
Communications, delegations and petitions
Pam Riddle, Ellen Hadley, Sherry Wachtler and Rick Heller provided communication items for board consider-
ation.
Employee services
Resolution discontinuing and reducing educational programs and positions
Sarah Kriewall, director of employee services, introduced a resolution discontinuing and reducing educational
programs and positions, considered a routine matter for the district. The resolution was approved on a 6-0 vote.
Resolution to rescind the inclusion of certain teachers’ names in resolution terminating probationary teachers
Sarah Kriewall, director of employee services, introduced a resolution rescinding names of probationary teach-
ers who had earlier been terminated or non-renewed for the 2017-18 school year. The resolution was approved
on a 6-0 vote.
Resolution to rescind the inclusion of certain teachers’ names in resolution terminating proba-
tionary teachers
Sarah Kriewall, director of employee services, introduced a resolution rescinding names of probationary teach-
ers who had earlier been terminated or non-renewed for the 2017-18 school year. The resolution was approved
on a 6-0 vote.
Community education and governmental relations
Resolution establishing Anoka-Hennepin polling places
Steve Kerr, executive director of community and government relations, introduced a resolution to establish vot-
ing locations for the November 7, 2017 election. The resolution was approved on a 6-0 vote.
Elementary and secondary education
Minnesota State High School League resolution for membership
Superintendent David Law introduced a resolution to maintain membership in the Minnesota State High School
League for the 2017-18 school year. The resolution was approved on a 6-0 vote.
Enrollment options policy 509.0
Dr. Joel Verduin, chief information and data officer, introduced a draft policy regarding open enrollment and
3