SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

I.       CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -  Chairperson Jeff Larson

II.     ROLL CALL - CLERK   Those present:                   Those absent:

Voting Rotation: Todd Quaintance, Sarah Ploeger, Brandon Baker, Jeff Larson, Jere Day, Aimee Struffert, Bryan Rensenbrink

III.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION IS REQUESTED

A.     Approval of FY17 Audit (Enclosure #1a, Enclosure #1b, Enclosure #1c, Enclosure #1d)

                  Commentary provided by Caroline Stutsman from KDV.

Discussion

A motion is in order to approve the FY17 Audit.

B.     Approve the Proposed Teacher Discharge

The Superintendent is recommending the proposed teacher discharge.

Board Member                            introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO

IMMEDIATELY DISCHARGE A TENURED TEACHER

IDENTIFIED AS TEACHER “A”, AND,

IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO TERMINATE THE TEACHER’S

CONTINUING CONTRACT AT THE CLOSE OF A SCHOOL YEAR

      BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 912 that:

1.         Teacher A is proposed to be immediately discharged pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 122A.40, Subd. 13;

2.         Alternatively, it is proposed that Teacher A’s continuing contract be terminated at the close of the school year pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 122A.40, Subd. 9;

3.         Written notice be sent to the teacher regarding the proposed immediate discharge and termination at the close of a school year as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto;

4.         Each and all of the grounds set forth in said notice are within the grounds for the immediate discharge of a continuing contract teacher and/or termination of the continuing contract of a teacher effective at the close of the school year;

5.         Exhibit A to this Resolution contains private data on individuals, pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and therefore the Superintendent is specifically directed to maintain the private data classification of the exhibit in accordance with applicable state law.

6.         The written notice attached hereto as Exhibit A shall be signed by the Clerk of the School Board and served upon the teacher as determined by the administration of Independent School District No. 912.

7.         Pending any proceedings regarding the proposed immediate discharge or termination at the close of a school year, the teacher shall be suspended with pay.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member _____________________ and upon 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.

V.    TRUTH AND TAXATION PRESENTATION (6:00 P.M.)

VI.    MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING

MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

To educate, empower, and engage all students to become caring and

responsible citizens who will succeed in an ever-changing world.

MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT

Instilling pride and achieving excellence.

MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT BELIEF STATEMENT

We believe:

1. In high-quality education and innovative opportunities for all students.
2. In a strong partnership between students, staff, parents and community.
3. Students and staff deserve a safe, honest, positive, and supportive environment.
4. In college and career readiness.
5. All students can learn, although, at different rates and in different ways.
6. In providing the technology and flexible learning spaces necessary for a 21st century education.
7. Students should continue to have multiple opportunities to be actively involved.