Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 11/26/2018 | Page 2

National Parent Involvement Day
Tom Heidemann, Anoka-Hennepin School Board Chair, recognized Nov. 15 National Parent Involvement Day by
honoring district parents/guardians and families for their dedication and contributions toward helping Anoka-
Hennepin students succeed.
School Board Treasurer Bill Harvey earns all-hazards preparedness leadership certificate
Superintendent Law presented Bill Harvey, School Board Treasurer, with a certificate in recognition of
completing an all-hazards preparedness program for government leaders. The workshop guided leaders to an
improved understanding of strategic and executive-level issues related to all-hazard disaster preparedness and
in strategies to enhance coordination among officials responsible for emergency preparedness, response and
recovery.
School Board member Nicole Hayes completes key MSBA certifications
Superintendent Law presented Nicole Hayes, School Board member, with a certificate in honor of completing
Phase 1, 2, and 3 of Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) training. MSBA training programs ensure
School Boards and their individual members have a strong foundation in all areas of school governance,
finance, operations, and other aspects to ensure effective representation.
Communications, delegations and petitions
The School Board did not receive any communications, delegations or petitions.
Community and Government Relations
Legislative platform
Al Ickler, executive director of community and government relations, presented items for the 2019 legislative
platform. The platform includes a request to provide funding support for core educational programs including a
three percent increase in the general education formula and addressing special education funding disparities.
The platform advocates for resources to support school safety officers and staffing to support student mental
health and chemical health issues. The platform includes a request to maximize funding available through
school trust lands. The platform was approved on a unanimous vote.
Elementary and Secondary Education
Multilingual/bilingual Seal per Minnesota Statute 120B.022
Students who demonstrate required proficiency in a language other than English in Minnesota school districts
may be awarded bilingual/multilingual seals and world language proficiency certificates on their transcripts
upon a resolution from the School Board. The action would allow students who meet the criteria to earn college
credit. If approved, the program would be available for the 2018-19 school year. The board will consider
approval at a future meeting.
World’s Best Workforce plan
Dr. Johnna Rohmer-Hirt, director of research, evaluation and testing, provided an overview of the district’s
efforts to meet the goals of Minnesota’s World’s Best Workforce plan. The plan measures performance in
achieving school readiness, reading well by third grade, closing achievement gaps, career and college readiness,
and improving student graduation rates. The presentation also included key data points from achievement and
integration programming and how they support the overall achievement goals for all district students.
Special education audit update
Cory McIntyre, associate superintendent of middle schools and student services, provided an update on actions
taken as a result of an audit of special education programming and services. McIntyre introduced a draft
scorecard, which is a tool to monitor performance in selected areas. He explained staffing models in relation to
workload issues and center-based programs and highlighted proposed changes for next school year.
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