INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #912
MILACA, MINNESOTA 56353
Monday, May 19, 2008 6:30 pm
HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

REGULAR BOARD MEETING – 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Chairperson, Pat Nelson


II. ROLL CALL - CLERK Those present: Those absent:
Voting Rotation: Pat Nelson, Bob Bunger, Aimee Struffert, Connie Patnode, Jody Chambers, Todd Quaintance, Linda Ramson


III. PRESENTATIONS
1. Ms. Taylor and students from her Small Business/Entrepreneur class, seniors Laura Weisz, Denver Rogalla and Katie Fenna will present their Business Plans on the SMART Board in Ms. Taylor’s classroom.
2. Elizabeth Anderson, Grade 8, will be present to giver her FCCLA Illustrated Talk Presentation: Designing My Dream Bedroom

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA


V. PUBLIC FORUM – 6:40 PM
Open forum is a specific time set aside during school board meetings for members of the public to communicate to the board, even if they are not on the agenda. To participate in the open forum, please sign in on the clipboard before the meeting is called to order.
Guidelines for the open forum:
- When your name is called, please stand. Remember to state your name, address and the organization you represent. Please limit your comments to five minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes per topic. These limitations needed to run a timely and orderly board meeting.
- Most information about students is also private under Minnesota law. The Board cannot allow public discussion of information that could identify individual students.
- Personnel matters should not be discussed because most of those issues are private under Minnesota law. If you have a concern with a district staff member, try to resolve the issue with the individual. If you cannot resolve the issue, follow the district's chain of command.
- The School board is eager to listen to your remarks; however, board members are not able to debate issues that arise during the open forum. The forum is an opportunity for the citizens to speak and the board to listen. Items brought before the Board through the Public Forum may be answered immediately if the information is known, or referred either to the administration or to a board committee for further study. If issues presented at Public Forum need further Board action and are unrelated to the current meeting agenda, the item will be placed on a future Board for action.
- We urge participants in the forum to model civil, respectful speech on topics appropriate for the forum. Thank you so much for your willingness to present your thoughts and questions to us. (See School District Policy 206 Public Participation in School board Meetings for further information. This policy, in its entirety, can be found under Policies on the School District Web site.)

VI. GOOD THINGS HAPPENING

1. The Elementary raised $3,447.06 dollars for the pennies for patients drive. This amount made the elementary part of the LifeSavers Club. Schools had to raise $2,008 in 2008. 74 other schools made the Lifesavers club.
2. In April the FCCLA'ers went to State competition. FCCLA stands for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. It is a service learning orientated group. This past February, we had 14 students in grades 7-12 participate in Regional competition and 12 of them went on to State competition- which was Thursday, April 24-26 in Bloomington, MN. Listed below are the students who went to State, the award received, and the event they participated in:
Gold medals (top honor)
Emily Novak, Michelle Gerads, Tearza Otto: Illustrated Talk, Internet predators and pedophiles, 12th grade
Katie Fenna, Illustrated Talk, Designing your college dorm room, 12th grade
Sarah Timmer, Illustrated Talk, Learning Disabilities, 12th grade
Elizabeth Anderson, Illustrated Talk, Designing my bedroom, 8th grade
Chole Chambers, Illustrated Talk, Autism, 7th grade
Amber Dorr, Illustrated Talk, Teen gangs, 9th grade
Silver medals (next top honor)
McKinsey Moyer and Natalie Novak, Illustrated Talk, Tattoos and body piercing, 10th grade
Sydney Wheeler and Kari Pikus, Illustrated Talk, Child Abuse, 9th grade
Also, in addition to presenting their individual projects, there are numerous break-out sessions for the students to participate in- some of which include Sam Glenn, an amazing motivational speaker and listening from 9-11 survivors. They also had and a really neat session was where we listened to the survivors of a family who had lost 3 children in one car accident due to a drunk driver. In all of these sessions, plus others, we talk about ways FCCLA can help. This year went very smoothly, this group of students having amazing leadership qualities. On a special note, if possible, I would personally like to thank our group of Seniors for all of the hard work and time they have given over the years, we will miss them next year. They include: Emily Novak, Tearza Otto, Michelle Gerads, Katie Fenna, and Sarah Timmer. We, FCCLA, wish you ladies the best of luck in the future, we know you will find success because of your outstanding work ethic and amazing character traits!

VII. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda is used for those items on the agenda that usually do not require discussion or explanation as to the reason for board action. At the request of any individual school board member, an item shall be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for discussion.

A. Approval of Minutes (See Enclosure #1 on the website)
Minutes of the Regular and Closed Meetings held on April 21, 2008

B. Approval of Bills (See Enclosure #2 on the website)
     - Summary
     - Register
     - Detail

C. Approval of Wire Transfers Listed Below:
LIQUID ASSET TRANSFERS TO CHECKING:
4/10/08 - $200,000.00
4/18/08 - $40,000.00
4/18/08 - $60,000.00
4/24/08 - $595,000.00

LIQUID ASSET TRANSFERS TO HSA ACCOUNTS:
4/10/08 - $8,014.78
4/25/08 - $8,337.01

D. Personnel Items
Employment Approval/Hours Adjusted/Position Creation:
1. Hire Megan Olson, Lifeguard $6.50/hour, Head Lifeguard $6.75/hour, Aide $8.00/hour, hours vary, effective May 27, 2008
2. Hire Megan Westling, Lifeguard $7.00/hour, Head Lifeguard $7.25/hour, Aide $8.25/hour, WSI $9.50/hour, hours vary, effective May 27, 2008
3. Hire Taryn Brown, Lifeguard $6.50/hour, Head Lifeguard $6.50/hour, Aide $8.00/hour, WSI $9.00/hour, hours vary, effective May 27, 2008
4. Hire Megan Haman, Lifeguard $6.75/hour, Head Lifeguard $7.00/hour, Aide $8.00/hour, hours vary, effective May 27, 2008
5. Hire Katherine Nystrom, Lifeguard $6.50/hour, Head Lifeguard $6.50/hour, Aide $8.00/hour, WSI $9.00/hour, WSI $9.00/hour hours vary, effective May 1, 2008
6. Hire Kari Erickon, Lifeguard $7.25/hour, Head Lifeguard $7.50/hour, WSI $11.00/hour, Aide $8.25/hour, hours vary, effective May 27, 2008
7. Hire Ashley Kranz, Lifeguard $6.75/hour, Head Lifeguard $7.00/hour, Aide $8.25/hour, hours vary, effective May 1, 2008
8. Hire Miranda Rawley, Lifeguard $6.75/hour, Head Lifeguard $7.00/hour, Aide $8.25/hour, hours vary, effective May 1, 2008
9. Hire Emily Swenson, Head Lifeguard $6.50/hour, WSI $9.00/hours, effective May 27, 2008
10. Hire Troy Anderson, HS Principal, 2008-2009 at a salary of $82,000, with the understanding that it will be negotiated with the unit when they negotiate for the 2008-2010 school years
11. Hire Nikki Hartung, Summer Kids Town Coordinator, 35 hours/week, $12.23/hour, effective June 2, 2008
12. Hire Judy Olsen, Summer Kids Town Aide, 27.5 hours/week, $9.69/hour, effective June 2, 2008
13. Hire Michelle Gerads, Summer Kids Town Aide, 32.5 hours/week, $6.40/hour, effective June 2, 2008
14. Hire Darrick Gorecki, Summer Kids Town Aide, 20 hours/week, $9.69/hour, effective June 2, 2008
15. Hire Melvin Hartung, 3/4 time (6 hours/day) night custodian, $13.93/hour (+$0.50/hour for night shift differential, until switch to summer hours) , effective May 20, 2008
16. Hire Zachary Close, Summer Grounds, 40 hours/week for approximately 9 weeks, $8/hour, effective June 9, 2008
17. Hire Linda Moyer, Summer Custodial, 40 hours/week for approximately 9 weeks, $8/hour, effective June 9, 2008
18. Hire Sharon DeVries, Summer Custodial, 40 hours/week for approximately 10 weeks, $8/hour, effective June 9, 2008
19. Hire Josh Franklin, Summer Custodial, 40 hours/week for approximately 9 weeks, $8/hour, effective June 9, 2008
20. Hire Barb Witchen, Summer Kids Town Aide, 12-15 hours/week, $9.69/hour, effective June 2, 2008
21. Hire Missy Tellinghuisen, Summer Kids Town Aide, hours as needed, $9.69/hour, effective June 2, 2008
22. Hire Vanessa Johnson, Head Lifeguard $6.50/hour, Lifeguard $6.50/hour, Aide $8.00/hour, WSI $9.00/hour, effective May 27, 2008
23. Hire Jane Kaufmann, ESY Summer School Para, $11.55/hour, 54 hours total, effective June 9, 2008
24. Hire Teresa Nelson, ESY Summer School Para, $10.90/hour, 27 hours total, effective June 10, 2008
25. Hire Cindy Johnson, ESY Summer School Para, $14.40/hour , 54 hours total, effective June 9, 2008
26. Hire Candy Jacobson, ESY Birth-3 Summer Services, $24.00/hour, 210 hours total, effective June 9, 2008
27. Hire Deb Streeter, ESY Summer School Teacher, $24.00/hour, 68 hours total, effective June 9, 2008
28. Hire Julie Jola, ESY Summer School Speech Teacher, $24.00/hour, 68 hours total, effective June 9, 2008
29. Hire Sandy Lanz, Summer Painting, $12/hour, 280 hours total, effective June 2, 2008
30. Hire Brenda Rueckert, Summer Painting, $12/hour, 280 hours total, effective June 2, 2008
31. Hire Jackie Kuehn, ESY Summer School Teacher, $24.00/hour, 68 hours total, effective June 9, 2008
32. Hire Kerrie Johnson, ESY RRN Clerical, $16.07/hr, 36.75 hours total, effective June 16, 2008
33. Hire Amber Werk, ESY RRN Behavior Manager, $16.22/hour, 36.75 hours total, effective June 16, 2008
34. Hire Julia Owen, ESY RRN Behavior Manager, $16.22/hour, 36.75 hours total, effective June 16, 2008 35. Hire Jeff Jesperson, ESY RRN Behavior Manager, $16.22/hour, 36.75 hours total, effective June 16, 2008
36. Hire Amber Hedstrom Koepel, ESY RRN Teacher, $24.00/hour, 36.75 hours total, effective June 16, 2008
37. Hire Brad Tolzman, ESY RRN Teacher, $24.00/hour, 36.75 hours total, effective June 16, 2008
38. Hire Michelle Spiczka, ESY RRN Teacher, $24.00/hour, 36.75 hours total, effective June 16, 2008
39. Hire Kylee Kay Thomas, Elementary Teacher, BA, Step 2, $33,429, effective August 26, 2008
40. Hire Amber Stromberg, Elementary Teacher, BA, Step 1, $32,387, effective August 20, 2008

Leave Requests/Resignations/Retirements/Seasonal Layoff/Termination:
1. Layoff Denise Helman, Para, position eliminated (lay off of 30.75 hours/week) effective May 16, 2008
2. Termination of Jeffrey Jesperson, RRN Behavior Manager, due to Joint Powers Agreement, effective June 30, 2008
3. Termination of Julia Own, RRN Behavior Manager, due to Joint Powers Agreement, effective June 30, 2008
4. Termination of Andrea Werk, RRN Behavior Manager, due to Joint Powers Agreement, effective June 30, 2008
5. Termination of Kerrie Johnson, RRN Clerical, due to Joint Powers Agreement, effective June 30, 2008
6. Termination of Mary Plante, Business Manager, due to contracting Business Manager duties with SMS, effective June 30, 2008
7. Accept the resignation of Amanda Steffens, Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year
8. Termination of Gary Gangl, probationary night custodian, effective May 19, 2008
9. Accept the resignation of Damian Patnode, JV Girls Basketball Coach, effective May 2, 2008
10. Termination of Jackie Kuehn, 9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, effective May 2, 2008
11. Termination of Josh Wimmer, Mock Trial Advisor, effective May 2, 2008
12. Accept the retirement of Bernie Oldenkamp, effective May 2, 2008
13. Accept the request for extended unpaid leave for Bonnie Hathcock, effective through May 29, 2008
14. Accept the FMLA leave request for Karen Jerdin, Food Service, effective May 5, 2008 returning September 2008.

E. Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement for Rum River Cooperative (Enclosure #3)

F. Approve Seasonal Layoff of PERA Personnel (Enclosure #4)
This is a yearly layoff of non-licensed personnel over the summer. Some of these individuals will be on a complete/partial layoff in the fall, to be acted on at the June meeting.

G. Approve the 2008-2009 Mille Lacs County Family Services Collaborative Contract for Interagency Family Facilitator Services (Enclosure #5)
This is one of our annual contract renewals for Family TIES services. This service provides our two social workers for the High School.

H. Approval of Directory Information for 2008-2009 (Enclosure #6)
This is one of our annual approvals. It will be published in the newspaper and placed in the handbooks.

I. Approval of rSchoolToday Contract for Website Transition and Management (Enclosure #7)
After it was determined that we need to have a more professional web site and we do not have the internal capability to do this, a committee was formed to look at various vendors and their school district web site products. After this review, it was decided that rSchoolToday offered us the best deal, with the most flexibility for the future in terms of expansion of features and services (facilities scheduling, registration, school store, etc). Also, if you recall, our new activities conference required us to purchase and use rSchoolToday's "Activity Scheduler", which will work seamlessly with the product that we are purchasing. The School Board just approved a contract with rSchoolToday for the activities scheduling.

Specifically, we are signing a contract that includes a District Web Site Portal and Individual School website portals. Moreover, they will help our web committee design and layout the website. I will work with them on the transition of our current website to the new website as well as assist in training the various levels of users. The great benefit of their product is that instead of all information being funneled through our computer tech coordinator's office, access can be given to a hierarchy of users from secretarial staff to the teachers.

As a result of greater access by more individuals, information can be updated instantly. Calendars and announcements become dynamic and instantaneous rather than static and dated. For example, if a sporting event is canceled due to weather it can be quickly changed on the website so that parents have that information.

The annual cost for the web portal hosting and service is based on $2.30 per student. Based on current enrollment, this comes to $4,400 dollars. We feel that this amount will come out of the technology budget and is offset to some degree by us not have the cost of purchasing a server and software periodically. There is an additional $800-$900 for the initial set up which is a one time cost to us.

We will maintain our current url (www.milaca.k12.mn.us) and I will work with the administration to assure that teachers are ready and trained to maintain and update their own sites and that parents and the community are alerted to the new site and its features. We plan for the transition to happen over the summer. Thank you to Steve Bistrup, in particular, who worked on this project to the point of this recommendation.

Discussion
The Superintendent recommends that the consent items be approved as notated above.
A motion is in order to approve consent agenda.

VIII. PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS REPORT
A. High School Principal
1. No report

B. Elementary Principal
1. No report

C. Community Education Director
1. No report

D. Activities Director
1. Ogilvie Swimming and Diving Coop

E. Food Service Director
1. No report

F. Business Manager
1. No report

IX. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUESTED

A. Approval of Treasurer’s Report (Enclosure #8)

Discussion
A motion is in order to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

B. Approve 2008-2009 Revenue and Expenditure Budgets (Enclosure #9)
Mary Plante has worked on and prepared an initial budget for your approval. We fully expect at least one revised budget later in the fiscal year.

Discussion
The Superintendent recommends, along with the Business Manager, that the revenue and expenditure budgets for 2008-2009 be approved.
A motion is in order to approve the 2008-2009 Revenue and Expenditure Budgets.

C. Approve of the Distance Learning Joint Powers Agreement with Milaca Membership (Enclosure #10)
The ECMECC group of districts, of which we have been a member for many years, who provide ITV services to our students, is now branching out into on line distance learning. We have been exploring this for the past few years and have found this membership will allow us an opportunity to get into this with minimal expense or effort.

Discussion
The Superintendent recommends that we agree to be a member of this Joint Powers association.
A motion is in order to approve the Joint Powers Agreement for Distance Learning.

D. Approve Separation Agreement with Community Education Director (Enclosure #11)
A separation agreement has been arrived at with Carla Pederson. The Community Ed Director negotiating team has been involved in the process leading to this agreement. If you have questions, please see one of them (Pat, Connie, Linda) or the Superintendent.

Discussion
The Superintendent recommends that we approve this agreement.
A motion is in order to approve the Separation Agreement with the Community Education Director.

E. Adopt the Contingent Resolution Relating to Choosing Nominees for Election to the School Board and Calling the School District Primary Election
Motion by ____________, to adopt the following resolution:
CONTINGENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO CHOOSING NOMINEES FOR ELECTION
TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND CALLING
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY ELECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 912, State of Minnesota, as follows:

1. It is necessary to elect three (3) school board members for four year terms at the 2008 general election. If more than two candidates for a specified school board position or more than twice as many candidates as there are at-large school board positions available file affidavits of candidacy, Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.03 requires that nominees must be chosen at a primary election. If a primary election is so required, the clerk shall include the names of the individuals who file affidavits of candidacy during the filing period on the primary election ballot as though they had been included by name in this resolution.

2. The primary election is hereby called and directed to be held in conjunction with the state primary election on Tuesday, the 9th day of September, 2008.

3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the precincts and polling places for this primary election are those polling places and precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the school district and which have been established by the cities or towns located in whole or in part within the school district. The voting hours at those polling places shall be the same as for the state primary election.

4. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause written notice of said primary election to be provided to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located, in whole or in part, at least fifty-three (53) days before the date of said primary election. The notice shall include the date of said election and the office or offices to be voted on at said primary election.

The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said primary election to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least ten (10) days before the date of said primary election.
The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a sample ballot to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least four (4) days before the date of said primary election and to cause a sample ballot to be posted in each polling place on election day. The sample ballot shall not be printed on the same color paper as the official ballot. The sample ballot for a polling place must reflect the offices, candidates, and rotation sequence on the ballots used in that polling place.

The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said primary election to be published in the official newspaper of the school district for two (2) consecutive weeks with the last publication being at least one (1) week before the date of said election.

The notice of election so posted and published shall state the offices to be filled set forth in the form of ballot below, and shall include information concerning each established precinct and polling place.

5. The clerk is authorized and directed to acquire and distribute such election materials as may be necessary for the proper conduct of this election, and generally to cooperate with election authorities conducting other elections on that date. The clerk and members of the administration are authorized and directed to take such actions as may be necessary to coordinate this election with those other elections, including entering into agreements or understandings with appropriate election officials regarding preparation and distribution of ballots, election administration and cost sharing.

6. The clerk is further authorized and directed to cause or to cooperate with the proper election officials to cause ballots to be prepared for use at said election in substantially the following form, with such changes in form, color and instructions as may be necessary to accommodate an optical scan voting system.

On the back of all paper ballots shall be printed "OFFICIAL BALLOT," the date of the election, and lines for the initials of two judges. The printing shall be so placed as to be visible when the ballot is properly folded for deposit.

Optical scan ballots must be printed in black ink on white material, except that marks to be read by the automatic tabulating equipment may be printed in another color ink. The name of the precinct and machine-readable identification must be printed on each ballot. Voting instructions must be printed at the top of the ballot on each side that includes ballot information. The instructions must include an illustration of the proper mark to be used to indicate a vote. Lines for initials of at least two election judges must be printed on one side of the ballot so that the judges’ initials are visible when the ballots are enclosed in a secrecy sleeve.

7. Paper Ballot: The name of each candidate for office at this election shall be rotated with the names of the other candidates for the same office so that the name of each candidate appears substantially an equal number of times at the top, at the bottom and at each intermediate place in the group of candidates for that office.

Optical Scan: The name of each candidate for office at this election shall be rotated with the names of the other candidates for the same office in the manner specified in Minnesota Statutes, Section 206.61, Subd. 5 and Minnesota Rule, Part 8220.0825.

8. If the school district will be contracting to print the ballots for this election, the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to prepare instructions to the printer for layout of the ballot. Before a contract in excess of $1,000 is awarded for printing ballots, the printer shall furnish, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204D.04, a sufficient bond, letter of credit, or certified check acceptable to the clerk in an amount not less than $1,000 conditioned on printing the ballots in conformity with the Minnesota election law and the instructions delivered. The clerk shall set the amount of the bond, letter of credit, or certified check in an amount equal to the value of the purchase.

9. The individuals designated as judges for the state primary election shall act as election judges for this primary election at the various polling places and shall conduct said election in the manner described by law. The election judges shall act as clerks of election, count the ballots cast and submit them to the school board for canvass in the manner provided for other school district elections.

10. The provisions of this resolution shall only be effective if, as a result of filings, a primary election is required by law.

The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ______________ and upon a roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:

and the following voted against the same:

whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted this 19th day of May 2008.

If the resolution directing the district to hold a Primary Election (assuming there are 7 or more filings) was adopted, than item “F” must also be adopted….

F. Adopt the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
Motion by ____________, to adopt the following resolution.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES
FOR FILING AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.912, State of Minnesota, as follows:

1. The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 912 shall begin on July 1, 2008 and shall close on July 15, 2008. An affidavit of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the $2 filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on July 15, 2008.

2. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said filing dates to be published in the official newspaper of the district, at least two (2) weeks prior to the first day to file affidavits of candidacy.

3. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said filing dates to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least ten (10) days prior to the first day to file affidavits of candidacy.

4. The notice of said filing dates shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.912
MILACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 912 shall begin on July 1, 2008, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on July 15, 2008.

The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. At that election, three (3) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.

Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, Milaca Public Schools, 500 Hwy 23 West, Milaca. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.

The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on July 15, 2008.

Dated: __________________ BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD


The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ______________ and upon a roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:

and the following voted against the same:

whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted this 19h day of May 2008.

If the resolution directing the district to hold a Primary Election was NOT ADOPTED, than item “G” must be adopted…. The difference in item “F” and item “G” are different deadline dates for filing.

G. Adopt the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
Motion by ____________, to adopt the following resolution.

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES
FOR FILING AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.912, State of Minnesota, as follows:

1. The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 912 shall begin on August 26, 2008 and shall close on September 9, 2008. An affidavit of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the $2 filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on September 9, 2008.

2. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said filing dates to be published in the official newspaper of the district, at least two (2) weeks prior to the first day to file affidavits of candidacy.

3. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said filing dates to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least ten (10) days prior to the first day to file affidavits of candidacy.

4. The notice of said filing dates shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.912
MILACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 912 shall begin on August 26, 2008, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on September 9, 2008.

The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. At that election, three (3) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.

Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, Milaca Public Schools, 500 Hwy 23 West, Milaca. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.

The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on September 9, 2008.

Dated: __________________ BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ______________ and upon a roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:

and the following voted against the same:

whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted this 19h day of May 2008.

H. Duct Decontamination and Decommissioning Project
Johnson Controls will be present to walk us through the closing out of the duct decontamination and recommissioning project. Both Arif and Joe will be present to share information and answer questions.

X. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY

A. Committee Reports

XI. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBER ITEMS

A. Superintendent Report
1. Board Meeting Location – Summer
2. Schedule the following sessions: (Please bring your negotiations folders and your calendar of availability)
Custodial negotiations
T. Gave
Principals
S. Bistrup
Title One
Food Service
Activity Director
District Office
LPN
Paras
3. June 12 City Council Meeting Attend
4. $51 Increase in funding next year ($100,000)
5. Transition Room reduction update
6. Board Member Yearbooks – do you wish to donate yours to a needy student?

B. Second Reading of the Following Policy: (See Enclosure #12 on the website)
Policy 202 – School Board Officers
Policy 606 – Textbooks and Instructional Materials

C. Listening Sessions vs. Public Forums (Enclosure #13)

D. Calendar (See Enclosure #14 on the website)

E. Student Activities Report (See Enclosure #15 on the website)

F. Superintendent Appraisal Discussion

XII. ADJOURNMENT

So, How Are The Children?
This is a traditional greeting among the African Masai Tribe acknowledging the high value that the Masai place on their children’s well-being. Even warriors with no children of their own give the traditional answer. “All the children are well.” Meaning, that peace and safety prevail, that the priorities of protecting the young, and the powerless are in place, and that we have not forgotten our reason for being, our proper functions and responsibilities. “All the children are well” means that life is good.
Speech by Rev Patrick T. O’Neill
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MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS

1. Goal: Focus on the Whole Individual
Objectives: 1. Model and expect respect
2. Promote ethical behavior, cultural awareness, and personal responsibility
3. Provide broad and comprehensive enrichment opportunities
4. Reach all learners

2. Goal: Defining, Measure and Track Student Achievement
Objectives: 1. Identify measurable student achievement data
2. Set student achievement goals
3. Use student achievement data to drive research-based curriculum and instructional strategies
4. Evaluate and communicate student achievement

3. Goal: Operate Within a Balanced Budget Each Year
Objectives: 1. Form an advisory finance council
2. Develop a school district fund balance policy
3. Assess and adjust budget/programs as needed

4. Goal: Strengthening Community Support
Objectives: 1. Foster community trust and good will
2. Increase community involvement in school
3. Expand communication among school, family, and community

MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT
The Milaca Public Schools will provide educational opportunities and serve as a resource for all learners in the community. The schools will provide a safe and respectful learning environment. We will focus on educating the whole individual by preparing each learner with the skills needed to succeed as a responsible citizen in our changing and diverse world.