School District. This information is used to set levies and provide funding for programs. Anoka-Hennepin serves citizens in 13 communities, and has a total population in 2017 of 242,487 based on a state demographer’ s estimate. The resolution was passed on a 6-0 vote.
Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth
Al Ickler, director of Community Education, was joined by Rebecca Gilgen, executive director of Brooklyn Bridge Alliance, in presenting activities of the agency and the role Anoka-Hennepin serves in the group. The School Board approved a joint-powers agreement with the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College, North Hennepin Community College, Hennepin County and area school districts along with a fund allocation for the organization on a 6-0 vote.
Elementary and secondary education
Q-Comp program evaluation
Gwen Sherburne, Q-Comp administrator, provided a detailed presentation regarding the Q-Comp program in place at Anoka-Hennepin schools. Kristi Romo and Jon Kohnen, peer evaluators, provided examples of how support is provided to classroom teachers. The Q-Comp program is a job-embedded professional development program in place that supports teachers in improving outcomes for students.
Special education audit
Cory McIntyre, executive director of student services, led a presentation that recapped findings of the 14 functional areas within special education services. Anoka-Hennepin authorized 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 findings and analysis for School Board consideration.
The goal for the school district is to establish a plan that will shape special education delivery over the next 10 years, building upon strength areas and identifying areas for improvements. Anoka-Hennepin is focused on improving outcomes for students and creating systems that provide a high level of support.
2017 Special election resolution, review and comment
Chuck Holden, chief operations officer, and Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented the first reading of questions for a Nov. 7 election. The election would contain two questions. One question would improve safety and security for students through the removal of 62 portable classrooms in the district, add classroom space for growing student populations and provide solutions to maintain quality facilities across the district. An operating question would also be requested to provide funds to operate the new space and allow the district to address class size at schools across the system. The School Board is expected to consider formal approval at its July 10 meeting.
Finance
FY18 Proposed budget request
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a recommended proposed budget for the 2017-18, school year. The requested budget incorporates a series of School Board planning actions, revenue and expenditure projections, and state and federal government mandates. Anoka-Hennepin has a $ 552 million total budget for all funds. If approved as presented, the district would continue service levels while maintaining a strong financial position with a 11.3 percent fund balance. The School Board approved the budget on a 6-0 vote.
Consent agenda
The School Board approved all items:
a. |
Minutes from the June 12, 2017 School Board work session. |
b. |
Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, |
extra service agreements, curriculum writing. |
c. |
Cash disbursements report. |
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