Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 12/04/2017

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Tom Heidemann
Board Chair
Tom Heidemann
Marci Anderson
Vice Chair
Marci Anderson
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SCHOOL BOARD
Bill Harvey
Treasurer
Bill Harvey
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Jeff Simon
Clerk
Jeff Simon
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William Fields
Director
William Fields
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Nicole Hayes
Director
Nicole Hayes
The School Board convened their Dec. 11, 2017, meeting with a call to order and was then joined with those in
attendance reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Truth in Taxation public hearing
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a summary of the district’s budget and the local levy funding
necessary to maintain service delivery as programmed. Vargas explained that state aid funds the majority of
district operations at 74 percent of all revenue with local property taxes providing 19.39 percent. The detailed
presentation met all requirements for Truth-in-Taxation as outlined in state law. The School Board then wel-
comed questions and comment from community members. No testimony was received and the public hearing
was closed by Chair Tom Heidemann.
Recognitions
STEP
Jes Lipa, director of the Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP), and Ron Nelson, STEP community
expert in emergency medical training, presented student Cody Tenold for special School Board recognition.
Tenold, who is in the emergency medical technician program at STEP, took decisive action to provide emergency
medical support to a Ramsey resident and family members involved in a car accident in November. Tenold’s
quick action and decision making prevented serious harm to the family involved in the crash.
Anoka High School
Anoka High School (AHS) senior Ana Birklid took second place in the 500 meter freestyle and freshman Re-
ese Dehen took second place in the 100 meter breastroke at the Minnesota State High School League State
Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 16-18 held at the University of Minnesota Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.
The swimmers were part of five events that set AHS school records. John Jacobson is AHS swimming and diving
head coach.
AHS seniors Emma Beck, Emily Smith, Kjersten Jones, Jenna Oullette, Cullen Heckman, and Benjamin Lock-
wood have been named to the All-State Choir. Over 900 student musicians auditioned for the choir from across
the state. Michelle Hayes is choral director at AHS.
Kelsey Bartges was recognized for champion finishes in state competitions. Bartges captured first-place in the
spring trap shooting competition in the spring season and the championship in Skeet shooting in the fall Min-
nesota state tournament.
AHS seniors Jack Weaver and Emily Fisher have been named to the All-State Band. Tim Hauser is band director
at AHS.
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