Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 10/31/2019

Megan Hendrix, teacher on special assignment, and Heather Forse, assistant principal, supported the presentation. Anoka- Hennepin students benefit from multiple credit recovery programs including night programs, online learning options and summer school programs. Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School STEM Dr. Mary Wolverton, associate superintendent for elementary schools, Denise Schnabel, principal, and Caitlyn Meyer, curriculum integrator, presented an overview of planning actions taken in response to School Board direction to transition Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School to a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) magnet school. The STEM magnet school will participate in the Northwest Suburban Integration School District and be open in the 2020-21 school year with a focus on innovation. The presentation included a recommendation to rename the school to Evergreen Park Elementary - STEM School of Innovation. The School Board approved the naming recommendation on a unanimous vote. Oct. 1 Enrollment Report Michelle VanDenTop, director of technology and information services, and Nick Herman, data integration manager, provided a comprehensive report on student enrollment for the 2019-20 school year. Data included in this report is used for budgeting and planning purposes. Enrollment in Anoka-Hennepin is 342 students over projection at 37,386. This is the highest district enrollment in the past nine years. Increased kindergarten enrollment over projection accounts for nearly a third of the increase with 105 more students than projected. School Transportation Services for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025 Greg Cole, chief operations officer, Chuck Holden, consultant, Tiffany Audette, CPPB, purchasing manager, and Keith Paulson, director of transportation, provided an overview of quotes and the process to award new student transportation contracts which expire June 30, 2020. The district had 13 interested bidders for three separate contracts that serve portions of the district. The School Board approved a recommendation to enter into a five-year contract with Kottke’s Bus Service for a portion of the district known as Area B, with a first-year increase of 3.5% and a 2% increase in years two through five. A bus driver shortage and the labor costs associated with it are significant factors that impact transportation costs. The board consented to allow negotiations to continue for the remaining contracts. MSHSL Foundation Grant A Resolution The Anoka-Hennepin School Board recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities. To offset student activity fees, the School Board approved a resolution to apply for a Form A grant through the Minnesota State High School League Foundation. The MSHSL Foundation grant program assists school districts in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs. General Counsel Approval of master agreement with Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota Paul Cady, general counsel, presented a working agreement for 2019-2021 with Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota (AHEM) for board consideration. Cady explained that the proposed terms and conditions are within the authority provided by the School Board and within budget parameters and it was approved on a 4-1 vote with Director Simon abstaining in compliance with state law because his spouse is employed as a teacher in the district. Consent agenda All items were approved as presented. A. Minutes from Oct. 14, 2019 School Board meeting. B. Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, appointments, extra service agreements, and curriculum writing. C. Cash disbursements. D. Cash balance report. E. Donations and scholarship reports. F. Snow plowing and removal services for sites A & B. G. Anoka Ice Arena lease agreement. Next meeting School Board regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., Sandburg Education Center, 1902 2nd Ave., Anoka. Complete minutes of the meeting are published on the district’s website and in the district’s legal newspapers: Anoka County Union Herald, Blaine/Spring Lake Park Life, Brooklyn Center Sun-Post, Brooklyn Park Sun-Post, Press & News: Champlin and Dayton. Document published by communication and public relations. For information, contact Jim Skelly, director of communication and public relations, at 763-506-1111. Download current and past issues of Action of the School Board. This document will be provided in an alternate format upon request in order to accommodate individuals with disabilities. A minimum of three days notice is needed. Please call 763-433-4680 to request an alternate format. 2

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