Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 06/27/16

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MEETING RECAP

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Board Chair

Tom Heidemann

Vice Chair

Marci Anderson

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Treasurer
Bill Harvey

SCHOOL BOARD
ISSUE 12, VOL. 09

Clerk

Jeff Simon

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Director

William Fields

06/27/16

Director

Nicole Hayes

Recognitions

STEP Automotive partnerships

Jeff McGonigal, associate superintendent for high schools and Jes Lipa, director of the Secondary Technical
Education Program (STEP), presented business and industry partners who stepped forward to assist students
when a renovation project at Anoka Technical College removed access to the automotive repair instructional
areas. Partners who worked collaboratively to provide real world, hands-on training for students included Luther
Automotive Group, Morries Automotive Group, Minnesota Automotive Youth Education Systems, Minnesota
Automobile Dealerships Association, and Suburu Midwest Training Center. Lipa commented that students made
numerous connections and received industry relevant training. She added the some students moved immediately into employment and internships and that the partners are planning to continue the program into future
years as a result of the success experienced.

American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Innovation Award

Anoka-Hennepin is the first Minnesota school district to earn the Platinum Level Workplace Innovation Award
from the American Heart Association. Kristi O’Keefe from the American Heart Association presented the award
that recognized performance criteria in three categories including physical activity, nutrition and workplace
culture. O’Keefe lauded the district’s efforts to dramatically reduce costs for hospitalization over a three- year
period and for innovative programs. Staff leaders Jennifer Gilbert, wellness specialist, and Jackie Nelson, insurance benefits supervisor received the award on behalf of the district and were also recognized for their leadership.

Communications, delegations and petitions
Deb Alto submitted a complaint and petition for School Board review.

Employee services

Resolution discontinuing and reducing educational programs and positions

Sarah Kriewall, director of employee services, introduced a resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of probationary teachers, a document that was approved on a unanimous vote.

Substitute update

Nicole Tuescher, executive director of human resources, Sara Kriewall, director of employee services, and Debbie Richter, a confidential employee services staff member, provided a detailed presentation regarding substitute teachers and paraeducators for the five-year period from 2011-12 to the current school year. Data shared
included both the number and reasons for absences on an annual and daily average calculation. Results of a
survey measured satisfaction with jobs and factors that led to interest in serving in a substitute role. Flexibility
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