INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 Regular Meeting, January 9, 2012, 7:00 PM Room 349, Edina Community Center AGENDA

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1 I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order II. Approve Minutes, 7:00 PM Room 349, Edina Community Center AGENDA A. Special Meeting of December 12, B. Regular Meeting of December 12, III. Hearings from Members of the Audience IV. Action A. Annual Election of Chairperson of the School Board 11 B. Annual Election of Officers 12 V. Consent A. Reaffirmation of Policies 13 B. School Board Compensation 14 C. Designation of Depositories 15 D. Signatories on General Checking Accounts for E. Signatories on Edina KIDS Club Petty Cash Checking Account for F. Delegation of Authority to Make Electronic Fund Transfers 18 G. Delegation of Authority to Pay Claims Prior to Board Approval 19 H. Designation of Responsible Authority and Designation of Data Practicies Compliance Officials I. Credit Card 21 J. Appointment of Legal Counsel 22 K. Appointment of District Auditor 23 L. Designation of Official Newspaper 24 M. District Legislative Priorities for VI. Discussion A Board Committee Appointments, Liaisons and Representatives 27 VII. Announcements A. Leadership Update B. Committee Reports VIII. Adjournment *Persons who wish to address the Board are requested to complete and submit an appropriate form to the Board Secretary prior to the designated hearing time. When recognized, the person shall identify him/herself and the group represented, if any. The person shall then state the reason for addressing the Board and shall be limited in time at the discretion of the Board Chair. Individual employees of the School District or representatives of employee organizations shall have utilized administrative procedures before making a request to address the Board. All comments must be in accordance with Board policies. 20 1

2 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING Edina Community Center 5:38 P.M Normandale Road Room 348 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Idith Almog Ms. Cathy Cella Ms. Bert Ledder Mr. Randy Meyer Ms. Regina Neville Mr. Peyton Robb Ms. Lonni Skrentner PRESIDING OFFICER: Chair Randy Meyer 5:38 6:58 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gwen Jackson, Director of Human Resources & Operations Ms. Margo Nash, Director of Business Services Dr. Jenni Norlin-Weaver, Director of Teaching & Learning Dr. Chad Schmidt, Director of Research & Evaluation CERTIFIED CORRECT: CERTIFIED CORRECT: Mr. Randy Meyer, Chair Ms. Bert Ledder, Clerk 2

3 (Official Publication) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 273 EDINA, MINNESOTA December 12, :38 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the School Board. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Jackson, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt. DISCUSSION 1. District Strategic Plan 2. Communications Plan School Board Assignments The meeting adjourned at 6:58 P.M. The minutes and resolutions are on file at the district office, 5701 Normandale Road, and are open to public inspection. Mr. Randy Meyer, Chair Ms. Bert Ledder, Clerk 3

4 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DECEMBER 12, :38 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the School Board. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Jackson, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt. DISCUSSION ITEMS District Strategic Plan: The administration provided an overview of the continued framing of the strategic plan. The Board offered feedback. The next key steps are to identify members to serve on the advisory team, and to finalize the timeline. Communications Plan: The administration provided an overview of the current communications efforts occurring in the district. Also, the administration provided an overview of future plans to enhance the district s communications. The Board will continue to provide input as this plan is shaped. The plan would be implemented in the school year School Board Assignments: reviewed the various Board committee, appointment, liaison, and representative positions Board members are to forward their areas of interest to Chair Meyer. At 6:58 P.M, Chair Meyer adjourned the meeting. All members voted Aye. 4

5 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2011 REGULAR MEETING Edina Community Center 7:05 P.M Normandale Road Room 349 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Idith Almog Ms. Cathy Cella Ms. Bert Ledder Mr. Randy Meyer Ms. Regina Neville Mr. Peyton Robb Ms. Lonni Skrentner PRESIDING OFFICER: Chair Randy Meyer 7:05 8:10 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Valerie Burke, Director of Community Education Services Dr. Gwen Jackson, Director of Human Resources and Operations Ms. Mary Manderfeld, Director of Enrollment and School Improvement Ms. Margo Nash, Director of Business Services Dr. Jenni Norlin-Weaver, Director of Teaching and Learning Dr. Chad Schmidt, Director of Research and Evaluation CERTIFIED CORRECT: CERTIFIED CORRECT: Mr. Randy Meyer, Chair Ms. Bert Ledder, Clerk 5

6 (Official Publication) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 273 EDINA, MINNESOTA December 12, :05 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the regular meeting of the School Board. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Burke, Jackson, Manderfeld, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt. Member Skrentner moved and Member Ledder seconded that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 2011, and the special meeting of November 17, 2011, be approved. All members voted Aye. RECOGNITIONS Edina High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team State Champions Highlands Elementary School 2011 National Blue Ribbon School Principal Peter Hodne and Learning Specialist Jessie Lindberg Elected School Board Members Cathy Cella, Sarah Patzloff and Leny Wallen- Friedman Retiring School Board Members Bert Ledder and Peyton Robb REPORT Final Tax Levy 2011 Payable 2012 (Taxes for School Year) Margo Nash, Director of Business Services CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE 1. Community Education Services Personnel Recommendations 2. Expenditures Payable on November 14, Expenditures Payable on November 28, Expenditures Payable on December 12, Commendation of Edina High School Girls Varsity Team 6. Commendation of Highlands Elementary School 7. Commendation of Peyton Robb 8. Commendation of Bert Ledder 9. Edina Model United Nations Team to Boston 10. Edina Debate Team to Spokane 11. Edina Model United Nations Team to Chicago 12. Gift from Edina Family Center PTO 13. Gift from Edina Friends of Forensics 14. Gift from Edina Girls Soccer Corner Kick Club 15. Gift from Edina High School Girls Lacrosse 16. Gift from Edina High School Synchronized Swimming 17. Gift from Target Corporation 18. Gifts from Concord Elementary School PTO 19. Gifts from Creek Valley Elementary School PTA 6

7 20. Gifts from Highlands Elementary School PTO CONSENT ITEM AMENDED AND APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE Personnel Recommendations Amended ACTION ITEMS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE 1. Acceptance and Oath of Office of Reelected Board Member 2. Acceptance and Oath of Office of Newly Elected Board Members 3. Final Tax Levy 2011 Payable 2012 (Taxes for School Year) Fall Budget Adjustments 5. Authorization of Cashflow Financing of $15,000,000 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness 6. District Level Improvement Plan 7. City of Edina and Edina Public Schools Joint Goals 8. Employee Benefits Consultant Renewal 9. Course Changes at Edina High School for Courses to Be Discontinued at Edina Secondary Schools for New Courses at Edina Secondary Schools for DISCUSSION 1. District Legislative Priorities for Scheduled Review of 500 Series Policies Students, Phase I ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Dressen shared that 25 staff members completed the writing cohort, South View Middle School Assistant Principal Patrick Duffy was awarded a doctorate in administration, and Human Resources Support Staff Verleen Howell has given 48 years of service to the district and will retire at the end of December. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. The minutes and resolutions are on file at the district office, 5701 Normandale Road, and are open to public inspection. Mr. Randy Meyer, Chair Ms. Bert Ledder, Clerk 7

8 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DECEMBER 12, :05 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the regular meeting of the School Board. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Burke, Jackson, Manderfeld, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt. Member Skrentner moved and Member Ledder seconded that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 2011, and the special meeting of November 17, 2011, be approved. All members voted Aye. RECOGNITIONS Edina High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team Members of the Edina High School Girls Tennis Team were recognized by the Board for being state champions for the 15 th year in a row. Members of the team, along with Assistant Coach Perry Forster, were present to be congratulated on their accomplishment. Highlands Elementary School Principal Peter Hodne and Learning Specialist Jessie Lindberg, representing Highlands Elementary, were congratulated for their school being named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Dept. of Education. Highlands was one of eight schools in Minnesota that was honored. It was noted that Highlands was also named a Blue Ribbon School in Elected School Board Members Cathy Cella, Sarah Patzloff and Leny Wallen-Friedman were congratulated and welcomed to the Edina School Board. Retiring School Board Members Bert Ledder and Peyton Robb were recognized for their years of service and presented with plaques that included the names of those they served with on the Board over the years. REPORT Final Tax Levy 2011 Payable 2012 (Taxes for School Year) Margo Nash, director of business services, provided background on the tax levy the authority for school levies, market value and tax capacity, factors impacting the tax change, what is included in the school district levy certification, and the factors contributing to the levy change such as referendum market value and adjusted net tax capacity, the November 8 th election results, resident enrollment growth, homestead credit change, and prior year adjustments. The levy represents a 3.45% increase over the previous year. It was noted that Edina s tax impact is comparable to neighboring districts. CONSENT ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD It was moved by Member Cella and seconded by Member Neville to approve the consent agenda. It was moved by Member Ledder and seconded by Member Skrentner to amend the consent agenda to include Personnel Recommendations Amended. All members voted Aye to the consent agenda as amended. The reports are: 1. Personnel Recommendations Amended 2. Community Education Services Personnel Recommendations 3. Expenditures Payable on November 14,

9 4. Expenditures Payable on November 28, Expenditures Payable on December 12, Commendation of Edina High School Girls Varsity Team 7. Commendation of Highlands Elementary School 8. Commendation of Peyton Robb 9. Commendation of Bert Ledder 10. Edina Model United Nations Team to Boston 11. Edina Debate Team to Spokane 12. Edina Model United Nations Team to Chicago 13. Gift from Edina Family Center PTO 14. Gift from Edina Friends of Forensics 15. Gift from Edina Girls Soccer Corner Kick Club 16. Gift from Edina High School Girls Lacrosse 17. Gift from Edina High School Synchronized Swimming 18. Gift from Target Corporation 19. Gifts from Concord Elementary School PTO 20. Gifts from Creek Valley Elementary School PTA 21. Gifts from Highlands Elementary School PTO ACTION ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD Acceptance and Oath of Office of Reelected Board Member: It was moved by Member Skrentner and seconded by Member Robb that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. Acceptance and Oath of Office of Newly Elected Board Members: It was moved by Member Almog and seconded by Member Ledder that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. Final Tax Levy 2011 Payable 2012 (Taxes for School Year): It was moved by Member Skrentner and seconded by Member Robb that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye Fall Budget Adjustments: It was moved by Member Almog and seconded by Member Neville that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. Authorization of Cashflow Financing of $15,000,000 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Certificates of Indebtedness: It was moved by Member Cella and seconded by Member Skrentner that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. District Level Improvement Plan: It was moved by Member Neville and seconded by Member Robb that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. City of Edina and Edina Public Schools Joint Goals: It was moved by Member Robb and seconded by Member Neville that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. Employee Benefits Consultant Renewal: It was moved by Member Cella and seconded by Member Skrentner that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. Course Changes at Edina High School for : It was moved by Member Neville and seconded by Member Almog that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. 9

10 Courses to Be Discontinued at Edina Secondary Schools for : It was moved by Member Cella and seconded by Member Almog that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. New Courses at Edina Secondary Schools for : It was moved by Member Almog and seconded by Member Robb that the resolution be approved. All members voted Aye. District Legislative Priorities for 2012 DISCUSSION ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD Scheduled Review of 500 Series Policies Students, Phase I Comment: It was noted that these policies would be reviewed again by the Board Policy Committee before coming to the Board for final action. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Dressen shared that 25 staff members completed the writing cohort, South View Middle School Assistant Principal Patrick Duffy was awarded a doctorate in administration, and Human Resources Support Staff Verleen Howell has given 48 years of service to the district and will retire at the end of December. At 8:10 P.M., it was moved by Member Ledder and seconded by Member Robb that the meeting be adjourned. All members voted Aye. 10

11 SUBJECT: ANNUAL ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Be it Resolved, That Certify that was elected as Chairperson of the School Board at the annual reorganization meeting. Reference: Edina School District Policy

12 SUBJECT: ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS Be it Resolved, That Certify that the following officers of the School Board were elected at the annual reorganization meeting. Vice Chairperson Clerk Treasurer BACKGROUND INFORMATION The following officers were appointed: Assistant Treasurer Assistant Clerk Assistant Clerk Deputy Clerk for School Elections Margo Nash, Director of Business Services Reference: Edina School District Policy

13 SUBJECT: REAFFIRMATION OF POLICIES Be it Resolved, That Reaffirm the actions of the past Board with regard to policy and procedure development and thereafter acknowledge and approve of all policies and procedures developed here-to-date, including the bylaws of the School Board. Reference: Edina School District Policy

14 SUBJECT: SCHOOL BOARD COMPENSATION Be it Resolved, That Authorize compensation for each School Board member as $2400 annually for calendar year BACKGROUND INFORMATION Compensation for the School Board is adopted annually at its organizational meeting. The compensation has not increased since Payment consists of 24 semimonthly installments of $100 each. Board members are also reimbursed by the school district for Board-related expenses. Reference: Edina School District Policy

15 SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES Be It Resolved, That Designate U.S. Bank; Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund; MNTrust Fund; PMA Financial Network; PMA Securities, Inc.; Smith Barney, Inc. as official depositories for the 2012 calendar year. BACKGROUND INFORMATION It is the intent to use U.S. Bank as the primary depository for the school district and student activity checking accounts. The remaining banks are to be used for investment purposes. Smith Barney, Inc. is also to be used to accept gifts of stock which will be immediately sold for cash. 15

16 SUBJECT: SIGNATORIES ON GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNTS FOR 2012 Be It Resolved, That Designate U.S. Bank as the depository for the general checking accounts of the school district. Any person named below is hereby authorized as a signatory to transact financial business on behalf of the school district. This authorization includes but is not limited to financial transactions such as signing checks, drafts and other withdrawal orders; supplying the depository with specimen signatures of the authorized signatories; and all other directions and instructions needed to follow U.S. Bank s Rules and Regulations governing bank accounts. Ric Dressen, Superintendent Margo Nash, Director of Business Services Jim Gilligan, Controller Robert Plombon, Assistant Controller Treasurer Chairperson Clerk U.S. Bank is fully authorized to pay and charge to the district s accounts any checks, drafts, and other withdrawal orders signed; and to honor any directions of instructions signed, whether or not payable to the individual order of or deposited to the individual account of or for the benefit of any of the above named signatories. BACKGROUND INFORMATION This authorization enables the district to conduct its financial transactions with its bank. This authorization is made annually each January. 16

17 SUBJECT: SIGNATORIES ON EDINA KIDS CLUB PETTY CASH CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR 2012 Be It Resolved, That Designate U.S. Bank as the depository for the Edina KIDS Club Petty Cash checking account of the school district. Any person named below is hereby authorized as a signatory to transact financial business on behalf of the school district. This authorization includes but is not limited to financial transactions such as signing checks, drafts and other withdrawal orders; supplying the depository with specimen signatures of the authorized signatories; and all other directions and instructions needed to follow U.S. Bank s Rules and Regulations governing bank accounts. Stephanie Zahrbock, Community Education Operations Manager Margaret Barrett, KIDS Club Coordinator Marsha Buchok, Adult Enrichment Coordinator Ric Dressen, Superintendent Margo Nash, Director of Business Services Jim Gilligan, Controller Robert Plombon, Assistant Controller U.S. Bank is fully authorized to pay and charge to the Edina KIDS Club Petty Cash checking account any checks, drafts, and other withdrawal orders signed; and to honor any directions of instructions signed, whether or not payable to the individual order of or deposited to the individual account of or for the benefit of any of the above named signatories. BACKGROUND INFORMATION This authorization enables Eidna KIDS Club to conduct its financial transactions for field trips in a more timely manner as required by the vendors. This authorization is made annually each January. 17

18 SUBJECT: DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS Be It Resolved, That Authorize the Controller, or superintendent s designee, to make electronic fund transfers. BACKGROUND INFORMATION District transactions with financial institutions for investment activities, bank accounts, federal and state payroll tax deposits, and vendor payments require authorization of the Controller, or designee, to make electronic fund transfers. This authorization is made annually each January. 18

19 SUBJECT: DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO PAY CLAIMS PRIOR TO BOARD APPROVAL Be It Resolved, That Authorize the Controller, or Superintendent s designee, to pay claims prior to board approval, providing that the payments made will be reviewed and acted upon at the following board meeting. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 123B.02, Subd. 18; when the payment of a claim cannot be deferred until the next board meeting without loss to the district of a discount privilege, or when payment of a claim cannot be deferred until the next board meeting because of contract terms, purchase order terms, or a vendor s standard terms which are part of the contract; the claim may be paid prior to board approval, providing that the board: A) has delegated authority to make a payment prior to board approval; and B) requires that these payments be acted upon at the next board meeting. Payment prior to board approval must not affect the right of the district or a taxpayer to challenge the validity of a claim. Holding these payments to vendors until the next board meeting would be an unreasonable delay and in several instances would exceed the 35 days allowed by Minn. Stat This authorization is made annually each January. 19

20 SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY AND DESIGNATION OF DATA PRACTICES COMPLIANCE OFFICIALS Be it Resolved, That Designate the Edina Public Schools Responsible Authority for Government Data and also designate the Data Practices Compliance Officials as follows: Responsible Authority Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent Data Practices Compliance Officials Lead Team: Director of Business Services Ms. Margo Nash Director of Community Education Services Ms. Valerie Burke Director of Enrollment & School Improvement Ms. Mary Manderfeld Director of Human Resources & Operations Dr. Gwen Jackson Director of Media & Technology Services Mr. Steven Buettner Director of Research & Evaluation Dr. Chad Schmidt Director of Special Services Ms. Penny Kodrich Director of Teaching & Learning Dr. Jenni Norlin-Weaver BACKGROUND INFORMATION According to Minn. Rules , subp. 14(C) and , each school district must annually appoint a Responsible Authority who will be the individual responsible for the collection, use, and dissemination of any set of data on individuals, government data, or summary data as defined in Minn. Stat , subd. 16. In accordance with Minn. Stat , subd. 13, the school district must appoint or designate an employee to serve as its Data Practices Compliance Official. The Superintendent has determined that members of the Lead Team will serve as Data Practices Compliance Officials as it pertains to their particular area of responsibility. The public may direct, to the above-noted individuals, questions or concerns regarding obtaining access to data or discussing other data practices issues. 20

21 SUBJECT: CREDIT CARD Be It Resolved, That Authorize the Superintendent and Superintendent s designees to make purchases with a credit card. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The use of a credit card will provide the district with cost-efficient control and streamlined accounting for both travel and procurement. This authorization is made annually each January. 21

22 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL Be it Resolved, That Appoint Kevin Rupp of Ratwik, Roszak, & Maloney, P.A.; Jeanne Kildow of Borene Law Firm; and J. Dennis O Brien of J. Dennis O Brien Law Office as school district legal counsel for the 2012 calendar year. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The firm of Ratwik, Roszak, & Maloney, P.A. has been legal counsel for the district since The firm has served the district well as its legal counsel. The district has also been using the services of Borene Law Firm since 2002 and J. Dennis O Brien Law Office since References: Minn. Stat. 123B.02 Edina School District Policy

23 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT AUDITOR Be it Resolved, That Appoint the firm of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich, & Co., P.A. to perform the audit of the district s financial statements for the school year. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The firm of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich, & Co., P.A. has conducted the financial audit of the district since William Lauer is the consulting principal for the district s audit. References: Minn. Stat. 123B.77 Edina School District Policy

24 SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Be it Resolved, That Designate the Edina Sun-Current newspaper as the official publication effective January 1, 2012, through December 31, Reference: Edina School District Policy

25 SUBJECT: DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2012 Be it Resolved, That Approve the district legislative priorities for BACKGROUND INFORMATION Edina Public Schools works closely with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA), the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD), and the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) in advocating for early childhood through adult learning education. The district recognizes that the priorities of these organizations also support the interests of Edina Public Schools. Attached are the district s major priorities for the 2012 Minnesota legislative session. 25

26 Edina Public Schools 2012 Minnesota Legislative Priorities Edina Public Schools works closely with the Minnesota School Boards Association, the Association of Metropolitan School Districts, and the Minnesota Association of School Administrators in advocating for early childhood through adult learning education. The district recognizes that the priorities of these organizations also support the interests of Edina Public Schools. The district s major priorities for the 2012 Minnesota legislative session include the following: 1. Provide a plan for stabilizing funding for Minnesota school districts. Maintain current public education funding levels in the upcoming legislative session. Provide mechanisms for school districts to contain increasing costs. Pursue an alternative school funding model that will provide adequate and equitable funding for Minnesota school districts. 2. Increase the independence of school districts with accountability. Modify and reduce mandates that cause school districts to be overregulated. Allow school districts to have greater flexibility in determining their school learning year, including the mandated after-labor Day start date. Focus on emphasizing statutory changes that will enhance the academic success of student learning. Reduce mandates that limit school districts in being innovative and creative in responding to today s world in a timely manner. 3. Create and maintain the highest quality educational work force. Modify the educator evaluation program to ensure the program aligns to researched best practices. Maintain and enhance the alternative teacher professional pay system. 4. Create a 2020 educational vision for the State of Minnesota. Understand and plan for the demographic and societal changes occurring in Minnesota. Understand and plan for the educational enhancements that must occur in public education. Align funding and policy to the educational vision of the state. 26

27 FOR DISCUSSION SUBJECT: BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, LIAISONS AND REPRESENTATIVES Be It Resolved, That Confirm the committee appointments, liaisons and representatives by the Board Chairperson in accordance with Policies 213 and 216. BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBER(S) STAFF PERSON(S) Board Finance and Facilities Committee (Chair) Ric Dressen Margo Nash Board Human Resources Committee Gwen Jackson Ric Dressen Board Policy Committee (Chair) Ric Dressen Board Teaching and Learning Committee Jenni Norlin-Weaver Ric Dressen BOARD LIAISONS COMMITTEE/ORGANIZATION BOARD MEMBER(S) STAFF PERSON(S) Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) _ Ric Dressen Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Ric Dressen Alt. West Metro Education Program (WMEP) Joint Gwen Jackson Powers Board West Metro Education Program Steering Committee Gwen Jackson 27

28 Technology & Information Educational Services (TIES) Ric Dressen Alt. Steve Buettner Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) John Soma Intermediate School District 287 District 287 Tech Prep Committee Mary Manderfeld Parent Leadership Council Ric Dressen Edina Education Fund Ric Dressen Alt. City Council Edina Park Board _ Valerie Burke Special Services Parent/Staff Advisory Committee _ Penny Kodrich Student Activities Advisory Committee (SAAC) Mary Manderfeld SCHOOLS Concord Elementary School Cornelia Elementary School Countryside Elementary School Creek Valley Elementary School Highlands Elementary School Normandale Elementary School South View Middle School Valley View Middle School Edina High School Early Childhood Special Education BOARD REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE/ORGANIZATION BOARD COMMITTEE ALIGNMENT BOARD MEMBER(S) STAFF PERSON(S) Joint Policy Committee Meet & Confer Board HR Committee Gwen Jackson Ric Dressen Community Education Services Board Board T&L Committee Valerie Burke Edina Chemical Health Partners Board T&L Committee Penny Kodrich 28

29 Insurance Committee Board HR Committee Margo Nash Gwen Jackson Technology Advisory Team (TAT) Board T&L Committee Steve Buettner Jenni Norlin-Weaver Edina Alternative Compensation Board HR Committee Jenni Norlin-Weaver Steering Committee COMMUNITY APPOINTMENTS BY BOARD COMMITTEE/BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRES Community Education Services Board Julie Labosky 6/30/12 Edina Community Council Committee Cheryl Gunness 6/30/12 Open 6/30/12 Peg Gaard 6/30/13 Gwen Jackson 6/30/13 Janet Schank 6/30/13 Meg Barrett 6/30/14 Valerie Burke 6/30/14 David Ingham 6/30/14 Board Finance and Facilities Committee Daryl Gemar 6/30/13 Debra Page 6/30/13 Open 6/30/14 The Board will make committee appointments in July and January. Those committees designated with are school-year appointments with terms ending June