Minutes School Board Business Meeting Fridley Independent School District 14 December 17, 2013

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1 Minutes School Board Business Meeting Fridley Independent School District 14 December 17, 2013 Call to Order Gordon Backlund called the Business Meeting of the Fridley School Board to order at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in the Fridley City Council Chambers. Present: Gordon Backlund, Fred Bischke, Mary Kay Delvo, Chris Riddle, and Kim Sampson. Absent: Marcia Lindblad. Approval of Agenda Motion by Sampson, seconded by Riddle, to approve the agenda for December 17, Upon vote being taken, all voted in favor, none voted against, none abstained. Motion carried 5-0. Spotlight on Recognition 1. Employee of the Month A. The Employee of the Month for December is Tom Hauge, District Custodian. Superintendent and Staff Reports 1. Dr. Peggy Flathmann introduced two Fridley High School students who spoke about their Extended Essays. The Extended Essay is an in-depth study intended to promote high level research, writing skills, intellectual discovery, and creativity. Christine Hitomi s essay was on her Investigation of Film Scores and their Impact on the Emotional and Dramatic Context of a Scene. Elizabeth Bender s essay was titled To What Extent has the Poliomyelitis Vaccination Impacted the Evolution of Poliomyelitis Treatment? 2. Dr. Peggy Flathmann that 2013 Exceptional Teacher Awards were presented to Stevenson Elementary School teacher Tricia Carlson and Fridley Middle School teacher Lynette Rasmussen at the TIES 2013 Education Technology Conference held on December 17 in Minneapolis. This award recognizes teachers who model the best practices in using technology in their classroom and engaging students in learning. 3. Matt Hammer presented a report on the Tax Levy Final Certification for taxes payable in The total 2014 proposed property tax levy decreased from 2013 by $784,690 or 9.1%. The full report is available on the district website. Business Action Items 1. RESOLUTION Accepting Gifts WHEREAS, School Board Policy 706 establishes guidelines for the acceptance of gifts to the District; and

2 WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute states the School Board may accept a gift, grant, or devise of real or personal property only by the adoption of a resolution approved by twothirds of its members; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Fridley Public Schools accepts with appreciation the following gifts received by the School District: The Medtronic Volunteer Grant Program donated $500 to Stevenson Elementary School to match the volunteer work of Medtronic employee Patrick McCoy. The Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program donated $ to Hayes Elementary School matching gifts from o Jennifer Reichert-$53.83 o Jason Reichert-$105 The Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program donated $ to Fridley Middle School matching gifts from o Allison Hoff-$70 o Nancy Blegen-$26.92 o Candice Norton-$29.05 o Kimberly Ringhofer-$42 The Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program donated $43.05 to Fridley Public Schools matching a gift from Linda Oberlander. Motion by Sampson, seconded by Delvo, to accept the gifts and thank the donors for their contributions. Upon roll being called, Backlund, Delvo, Bischke, Riddle, and Sampson voted in favor, none against. Motion carried RESOLUTION Recognizing Gordon Backlund s Years of Service to Fridley Public Schools Gordon Backlund s service on the Fridley School Board comes to an end at the close of The School Board recognized his 24 years of service to Fridley Public Schools with the following resolution. WHEREAS, the excellence of the Fridley Public School District is attributed in no small measure to the stewardship of its School Board; and WHEREAS, Gordon Backlund has served on the Fridley School Board for 24 years as a member since July 1989, serving as Director, Clerk, Treasurer, Vice Chair, and Chair; and WHEREAS, Mr. Backlund s record of accomplishments during his tenure on the School Board includes upgrades of aging facilities in the district, Hayes and Stevenson Elementary Schools expansions, the addition of the Fridley Moore Lake Area Learning Center; and WHEREAS, Mr. Backlund supported the implementation of many programs and initiatives such as the district-wide transition to International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, all-day kindergarten for children, renewal of levies, School Board policies, contract negotiations, serving as School

3 Board representative on the Association of Metropolitan School Districts, and as a member of Rotary Club of Fridley and Columbia Heights; and WHEREAS, his term of service on Fridley School Board will end on December 31, NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fridley Public Schools Board, on behalf of a grateful community, and with sincere appreciation, commends Gordon Backlund for his years of devoted service to the children of the Fridley Public School District and his contributions to the Fridley School Board. Motion by Delvo, seconded by Sampson, to approve the resolution of appreciation for Gordon Backlund s years of service to Fridley Public School. Upon roll being called, Delvo, Bischke, Riddle, and Sampson voted in favor, none against, Backlund abstained. Motion carried Resolution Authorizing the District to Enter Into a Line of Credit Agreement With a Financial Institution BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 14 Fridley, Minnesota (the District), as follows: WHEREAS, the District is authorized to enter into a line of credit agreement (the Agreement) with a financial institution, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.12(b); WHEREAS, the District has negotiated and reached a tentative Agreement, subject to Board approval and Bank acceptance, with Associated Bank N.A., in Milwaukee, WI, (the Bank); and WHEREAS, the Board desires to enter into the Agreement with the Bank; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows: a. Upon the effective date of this resolution, the District hereby agrees to enter into the Agreement with the Bank and, thereby, establish a revolving line of credit (the Line) with the Bank whereby the Bank will advance funds to the District. The Agreement shall have a term not exceeding five years. b. The amount advanced in any fiscal year under the Line will not exceed ninety- five percent (95%) of the District s average expenditure per month of operating expenditures in the previous fiscal year. c. Each advance under the Line will be repaid no later than forty-five (45) days after the day of advancement with interest on the outstanding principal amount at an interest rate not exceeding 2.95% per annum. d. The Director of Business Services or a designee selected by the Director of Business Services is directed to prepare, or have prepared, and execute such documents as may be necessary to comply with the above paragraphs or any other requirements for the Agreement.

4 e. The amounts advanced under the Line are not designated as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations for the purposes of Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. f. This resolution shall be effective upon receipt by the Director of Business Services on behalf of the Board of written acceptance of its terms by an authorized official of the Bank, and thereafter shall constitute the terms of the Agreement. Motion by Bischke, seconded by Riddle, to approve the Resolution Authorizing the District to Enter into a Line of Credit Agreement with a Financial Institution. Upon roll being called, Backlund, Delvo, Bischke, Riddle, and Sampson voted in favor, none against. Motion carried Certify Final Levy for Taxes Payable in 2014 The School Board approved a preliminary certification in September of the maximum authorized levy for 2013 payable in This final certification approves a school levy of $7,854,976 for 2013 payable 2014 taxes. Motion by Sampson, seconded by Delvo, to approve final certification of a school levy of $7,854,976 for 2013 payable 2014 taxes. Upon vote being taken, all voted in favor, none against. Motion carried Integration Revenue Budget FY 2014 Fridley Public Schools is part of the eight-district Northwest Suburban Integration School District collaborative. This is the revised revenue budget for Fridley's portion of the collaborative for fiscal year Motion by Sampson, seconded by Riddle, to approve the revised Integration Revenue Budget for FY Upon vote being taken, all voted in favor, none against. Motion carried American Indian Education Parent Committee s Concurrence with the Programs of the District Prior to January 1, the board of the American Indian Education Parent Committee of the school district must adopt a resolution stating whether the committee concurs with the educational program for American Indian children offered by the School Board. The parent committee passed a resolution of their board finding that the district s educational programs meet the needs of American Indian students. Motion by Riddle, seconded by Bischke, to accept the American Indian Education Parent Committee s Concurrence with Fridley School District s programs. Upon vote being taken, all voted in favor, none against. Motion carried 5-0.

5 Consent Agenda Routine Action Items Motion by Riddle, seconded by Delvo, to approve the consent agenda of routine action items including minutes of the regular School Board Meeting and Work Session held on November 19, 2013; monthly financial reports; new contracts, amendments, leaves of absence, terminations, and resignations; the Holmgren Enterprises Lease Renewal; HB Fuller STEM grants totaling $21,060 awarded to Middle School teachers James Hron, Joel Weingart and Tim Larson; and MDE allocation of $47,840 to the Fridley Pathway II Scholarship Program for Early Learning. Written Information 1. Student Enrollment on December 1, 2013 is A First Reading was heard on Policy 613 Graduation Requirements. Reports from School Board Members 1. Chris Riddle reported that budget and revenue changes and updates on programs were discussed at the Northwest Suburban Integration School District Joint Powers Board Meeting held on November 20, Gordon Backlund reported that a report on school funding was heard in addition to a presentation from gubernatorial candidate and guest speaker Dave Thompson at the Schools for Equity in Education meeting on November 20, Gordon Backlund reported that the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) legislative platform was adopted in addition to hearing from guest speakers Representative Jim Davnie and Senator Greg Clausen at the AMSD meeting on December 6, Adjournment Motion by Bischke, seconded by Delvo and Riddle, to adjourn at 8:28 PM. Upon vote being taken, all voted in favor, none voted against, none abstained. Motion carried 5-0. Gordon Backlund, Chair Mary Kay Delvo, Clerk