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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 Regular Meeting, February 22, 2011, 7:00 PM

Room 349, Edina Community Center

AGENDA

I. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order

II. Approve Minutes

A. Regular Meeting of January 24, 2011 3

B. Special Meeting of January 29, 2011 7

C. Special Meeting of February 2, 2011 10

D. Special Meeting of February 7, 2011 13

III. Hearings from Members of the Audience

IV. Presentation

A. "Children's Learning Enhanced Through SMART Board Technology" - Kathryn Hagen, Coordinator; Kate Strand, Teacher; and Pam Muus, Speech/Language Pathologist; Early Childhood Special Education

V. Recognitions

A. Edina High School 2010-2011 Girls' Swimming and Diving Team - State Champions

B. Robert Ouren and William Webb - Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) 2010 Educators of the Year

VI. Reports

A. Technology Vision Planning - Steve Buettner, Director of Media & Technology

B. 2010-11 Budget Reduction, Reallocation and Revenue Generation (BRRRG) Process - Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent; and Margo Nash, Director of Business Services

VII. Consent

A. Personnel Recommendations 16

B. Community Education Services Personnel Recommendations 24

C. Expenditures Payable on February 14, 2011 25

D. Student Teaching Agreements

1. University of Minnesota - Mankato 88

2. South Dakota State University 92

E. Commendations

1. Edina High School 2010-2011 Girls' Swimming and Diving Team 94

2. Robert Ouren and William Webb 95

F. Gifts

1. Edina High School Thespian Boosters 96

2. Edina Football Association 97

3. Alice and Peter Van Dyke 98

4. Edina Boys' Track Team 99

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5. Edina Athletic Booster Club 100

VIII. Action

A. Joint Purchasing Agreement - MN Trust 101

B. Buildings and Grounds Department Review 105

C. Addition of Girls' Badminton as a MSHSL Sponsored Sport for Edina Public Schools

109

D. Settlement Agreement - ISD 273 and Deborah York 110

E. Revised Policy 405 - Personnel, Veterans Preference Act 116

F. Rescind 7000 Series Policies - New Construction 119

IX. Discussion

A. Resolution of Support for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail 120

B. Revision of Standard Password Requirements for TIES System 122

C. New Policy 811 - Buildings and Sites, Environmental Resources Management 125

X. Information

A. Enrollment as of January 28, 2011 128

B. Policy 634 - Education Programs, Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Revised Appendx I and Addition of Appendices III-V

129

C. Policy 713 - Noninstructional Operations & Business Services, Student Transportation Appendices I-III

147

D. Edina DECA to State Conference in Minneapolis 168

XI. Announcements

A. Leadership Update

B. Committee Reports

XII. 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.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011

REGULAR MEETING Edina Community Center 7:00 P.M. 5701 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 7:00 – 8:05 P.M.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT:

Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Steve Buettner, Director of Media and Technology Services Dr. Gwen Jackson, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services

Mr. Doug Johnson, Director Community Education Services and Community Relations 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

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(Official Publication) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 273 EDINA, MINNESOTA

January 24, 2011

7:00 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Education. Members

present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Buettner, Jackson, Johnson, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt. Member Neville moved and Member Skrentner seconded that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2011, and

the special meeting of January 10, 2011, be approved. All members voted Aye.

PRESENTATION

“Avid About AVID at South View” – Dr. Beth Russell, Principal; and Chris Dunn, AVID

Teacher; South View Middle School

REPORTS

Student Assessment Update – Dr. Chad Schmidt, Director of Research & Evaluation

2011-12 District Planning Calendar – Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent

CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE

1. Personnel Recommendations

2. Community Education Services Personnel Recommendations 3. Expenditures Payable on January 24, 2011 4. Edina Debate Team to Boston

5. Gift from Edina Football Association 6. Gifts from Cornelia Elementary School PTO

ACTION ITEMS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE

1. 2010-2011 Board Committee Appointments, Liaisons and Representatives 2. 2010-2011 Budget Reductions

3. Property/Liability Insurance 4. Joint Purchasing Agreement 5. Resolution in Support of Hennepin County Dropout Recovery Efforts

6. Revised Policy 509 – Students, Resident Enrollment 7. Rescind 1000 Series Policies – Community Relations

DISCUSSION

1. Revised Policy 405 – Personnel, Veterans Preference Act 2. Rescind 7000 Series Policies – New Construction

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dr. Dressen shared that the administration will be looking to fill the position of Doug Johnson, coordinator of community education services and community relations, who will retire in June.

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 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

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF JANUARY 24, 2011

7:00 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Education. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Buettner, Jackson, Johnson, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt. Member Neville

moved and Member Skrentner seconded that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2011, and the special meeting of January 10, 2011, be approved. All members voted Aye.

PRESENTATION

“Avid About AVID at South View” – South View Middle School Principal Beth Russell and AVID Teacher Chris Dunn shared that AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college-prep program for students in the academic middle (B’s, C’s,

D’s) who have the desire and potential to go to college. This is the second year of the program at South View. The program provides organizational skills, note-taking strategies, tutoring, motivational activities and a safe learning environment. It is an

elective course which mirrors the students’ regular coursework. This year there are 60 students in classes of 12-15 students. Funding has been provided by the Edina Education Fund.

REPORTS

Student Assessment Update – Dr. Chad Schmidt, Director of Research & Evaluation, shared that Edina continues to perform well above the national average at all tested grade levels on the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) reading and math

assessments. He noted that as the grades increase the performance above the national averages increases also. However, the district still needs to address achievement gaps between numerous student groups. He shared that staff is

committed to closing the gaps and will continue to raise the bar for all students. 2011-12 District Planning Calendar – Superintendent Dressen shared the major 2011

challenge areas of the district: finance (projecting funding gap), enrollment (addressing capacity), facilities (planning for future use and study), and technology (planning and projecting funding gap). He shared that enrollment is continuously monitored and that a

demographic study will be completed in March. Legislative priorities include stabilizing funding, independency with accountability, quality educators, and an educational vision for Minnesota. The 2011-12 planning areas include the strategic roadmap, educational

programs, staffing and budget. In January/February, the district will seek financial savings, limit hiring for 2010-11, and gather data and input for planning. In March/April, class size guidelines and leadership plans will be finalized; strategic goals will be

shaped; budget reductions will be prioritized; and capital projects approved. In May/June, a budget draft will be completed; a staff plan will be finalized; the budget approved; and summer training will begin.

CONSENT ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD

It was moved by Member Ledder and seconded by Member Skrentner that the following resolutions be approved. All members voted aye. The reports are:

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1. Personnel Recommendations 2. Community Education Services Personnel Recommendations

3. Expenditures Payable on January 24, 2011 4. Edina Debate Team to Boston 5. Gift from Edina Football Association

6. Gifts from Cornelia Elementary School PTO

ACTION ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD

2010-2011 Board Committee Appointments, Liaisons and Representatives: It was moved by Member Cella and seconded by Member Almog that the resolution be

approved. All members voted aye. 2010-2011 Budget Reductions: It was moved by Member Skrentner and seconded by

Member Neville that the resolution be approved. All members voted aye. Property/Liability Insurance: It was moved by Member Almog and seconded by

Member Cella that the resolution be approved. All members voted aye. Joint Purchasing Agreement: It was moved by Member Skrentner and seconded by

Member Cella that the resolution be approved. All members voted aye. Resolution in Support of Hennepin County Dropout Recovery Efforts: It was moved by

Member Robb and seconded by Member Cella that the resolution be approved. All members voted aye.

Revised Policy 509 – Students, Resident Enrollment: It was moved by Member Almog and seconded by Member Cella that the resolution be approved. All members voted aye.

Rescind 1000 Series Policies – Community Relations: It was moved by Member Cella and seconded by Member Skrentner that the resolution be approved. All members

voted aye.

DISCUSSION ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD

Revised Policy 405 – Personnel, Veterans Preference Act

Rescind 7000 Series Policies – New Construction

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dr. Dressen shared that the administration will be looking to fill the position of Doug Johnson, coordinator of community education services and community relations, who

will retire in June.

At 8:05 P.M., it was moved by Member Skrentner and seconded by Member Ledder that the meeting be adjourned. All members voted Aye.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 29, 2011

SPECIAL MEETING Highlands Elementary School 11:10 A.M. 5505 Doncaster Way

Media Center


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 11:10 A.M. – 3:15 P.M.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Steve Buettner, Director of Media and Technology Services Ms. Shawn Dudley, Principal of Valley View Middle School Mr. Peter Hodne, Principal of Highlands Elementary School

Dr. Gwen Jackson, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Mr. Doug Johnson, Director Community Education Services and Community Relations Ms. Penny Kodrich, Director of Special Services

Ms. Margo Nash, Director of Business Services Dr. Jenni Norlin-Weaver, Director of Teaching and Learning



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(Official Publication)

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 273

EDINA, MINNESOTA

January 29, 2011 11:10 A.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the Board of Education.

Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, and Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Buettner, Dudley, Hodne, Jackson, Johnson, Kodrich, Nash, Norlin-Weaver.

BOARD WORKSHOP

REPORT

Equity Work of District Leadership DISCUSSION

1. 2011 Leadership Challenges 2. Strategic Governance and Direction

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 P.M. The minutes and resolutions are on file at the district office, 5701 Normandale Road, and are open to public inspection.


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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF JANUARY 29, 2011

11:10 A.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the Board of Education. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, and Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Buettner, Dudley, Hodne, Jackson, Johnson, Kodrich, Nash,

Norlin-Weaver.

BOARD WORKSHOP

REPORT Equity Work of District Leadership: Lead Team members provided an overview of the

equity work that’s been occurring within the district. Discussion followed. The district will continue to move forward with its equity work as planned for 2011-12 and beyond. DISCUSSION

2011 Leadership Challenges: Lead Team members discussed various challenges facing the district in 2011-12, including finances, facilities, technology and enrollment. School Board and Lead Team members discussed various options in moving forward,

especially as it relates to financial challenges. Superintendent Dressen will bring a proposal to the next School Board meeting relating to creating a balanced budget for 2011-12.

Strategic Governance and Direction: Lead Team members presented an overview of strategic plans moving forward. Discussion followed. Superintendent Dressen will draft

a request for proposal to have an outside consultant help district leadership create a vision for 2012-13 and beyond. This will be shared at an upcoming meeting.

At 3:15 P.M., it was moved by Member Robb and seconded by Member Skrentner that the meeting be adjourned. All members voted Aye.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2011

SPECIAL MEETING Edina Community Center 7:35 A.M. 5701 Normandale Road

Room 349


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 7:35 A.M. – 8:50 A.M.


Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gwen Jackson, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services

Mr. Doug Johnson, Director Community Education Services and Community Relations Ms. Margo Nash, Director of Business Services Dr. Jenni Norlin-Weaver, Director of Teaching and Learning

Dr. Chad Schmidt, Director of Research and Evaluation



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EDINA, MINNESOTA

February 2, 2011 7:35 A.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the Board of Education.

Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, and Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Jackson, Johnson, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt.

BOARD WORKSHOP

DISCUSSION 1. 2011 Leadership Challenges

2. Edina Community Center Gymnasium Scoreboard Advertising

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 A.M. The minutes and resolutions are on file at the district office, 5701 Normandale Road, and are open to public inspection.


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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FEBRUARY 2, 2011

7:35 A.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the Board of Education. Members present: Almog, Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb, and Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Jackson, Johnson, Nash, Norlin-Weaver, Schmidt.

BOARD WORKSHOP DISCUSSION 2011 Leadership Challenges: Superintendent Dressen reviewed the leadership challenges facing the district in the 2011-12 school year. The School Board reviewed

the administrative plan for redefining the district’s strategic plan. The plan was developed based on the January 29 School Board work session. The Board also reviewed the guiding change documents for the 2011-12 budget plan, 2011 technology

visioning plan, and the 2012-13 redirection of the strategic plan. The School Board was supportive of the identified plans and directed the administration to move forward with the plans.

Edina Community Center Gymnasium Scoreboard Advertising: The Board gave its approval for advertising signage for the Edina Community Center gymnasium

scoreboard to the following vendors: Davanni’s Pizza, Sundet Dental and Partners in Pediatrics.

At 8: 50 A.M., it was moved by Member Skrentner and seconded by Member Neville that the meeting be adjourned. All members voted Aye.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2011

SPECIAL MEETING Edina Community Center 5:05 P.M. 5701 Normandale Road

Room 349

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:

Ms. Cathy Cella Ms. Idith Almog Ms. Bert Ledder Ms. Lonni Skrentner

Mr. Randy Meyer Ms. Regina Neville Mr. Peyton Robb

PRESIDING OFFICER: Chair Randy Meyer 5:05 P.M. – 6:47 P.M.


Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Margo Nash, Director of Business Services



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EDINA, MINNESOTA

February 7, 2011 5:05 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the Board of Education.

Members present: Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb. Members absent: Almog, Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Nash.

BOARD WORKSHOP

DISCUSSION 1. 2011-12 Budget Plan

2. Leadership Update 3. Upcoming Meetings

The meeting adjourned at 6:47 P.M. The minutes and resolutions are on file at the

district office, 5701 Normandale Road, and are open to public inspection.


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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FEBRUARY 7, 2011

5:05 P.M. Chair Meyer called to order the special meeting of the Board of Education. Members present: Cella, Ledder, Meyer, Neville, Robb. Members absent: Almog,

Skrentner. Staff present: Dressen, Nash.

BOARD WORKSHOP

DISCUSSION 2011-12 Budget Plan: The School Board reviewed and gave its support to the 2011-12

budget reduction, reallocation and revenue generation plan; including the use of an advisory team to guide the work of the School Board. The Board also discussed Policy 709 (Gifts, Donations and Bequests), which is currently in the discussion stage of the

policy’s development. Leadership Update: The School Board supports the Strategic Roadmap plan and the

use of a consultant. Board representatives from the Board Teaching & Learning Committee will assist the administration in the selection of a consultant. The Board also reviewed the February and March meeting schedule. Superintendent Dressen will

forward the meeting dates and times to the Board.

At 6: 47 P.M., it was moved by Member Neville and seconded by Member Robb that the meeting be adjourned. All members voted Aye.

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FOR ACTION

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 Regular Meeting, February 22, 2011

SUBJECT: PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Be It Resolved, That

The Board of Education

Approve the following personnel recommendations:

PROFESSIONAL STAFF A. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Effective Name Assignment Salary Date

JENSEN, WARD Reading .5 $10,338 1/28/11 South View

M.A. Teaching, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN 2009

B.A. History, Political Science, Business Administration,

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN 1977 Teaching Experience

Edina Public Schools, substitute teacher, 2006-present

Jordan, MN, High School, student teacher, November 2003-January 2004 Folwell Middle School, Minneapolis, MN, student teacher,

August-October 2003 These conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal

background check. B. REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE

Effective Name Current Status Date

PALMER, HEATHER Grade 6 1/30-6/11/12

Valley View

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C. REQUESTS FOR SHARED CONTRACTS

Effective Name Assignment Date

CARROLL, DEBORAH Kindergarten .5/Cornelia 2011-12 MJOEN, CHRISTINE Kindergarten .5/Cornelia school yr

HAERTER, TOY Grade 3/4 .5/Highlands 2011-12 JOHNSON, SUE Grade 3/4 .5/Highlands school yr

HANSON, LAURA Grade 3 .5/Normandale 2011-12 JOHNSON, JENNIFER Grade 3 .5/Normandale school yr

LINK, JESSICA Grade 2 .5/Creek Valley 2011-12 STARK, CHRISTINE Grade 2 .5/Creek Valley school yr

PETTIS, PATRICIA Lang Arts .5/South View 2011-12 REKUCKI, MICHAELA Lang Arts .5/South View school yr

SUPINA, KATHRYN Grade 6 .5/South View 2011-12 WILCEK, ANNA Grade 6 .5/South View school yr

WENKUS, MALI Grade 4 .5/Creek Valley 2011-12 WENNER, KIRSTI Grade 4 .5/Creek Valley school yr

D. REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY Effective

Name Current Status Type Date BAIER, DAN Leave Supt disc 2011-12

school yr BENSON, KRISTIN .4 Language Arts .6/Leave .4 Supt disc 2011-12

High School school yr CARROLL, DEBORAH .5 Kindergarten .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12

Cornelia school yr CASEY, GAIL .2 Mathematics .6/Leave .4 Supt disc 2011-12

High School school yr CHAIGNE, ELIZABETH .33 Grade 6/French Supt disc 2011-12

Valley View school yr DAHL, JOHN Leave Supt disc 2011-12

school yr

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D. REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY CONT'D

Effective Name Current Status Type Date

DORSEY, PATRICK .05 Health/PE .95/Leave .05 Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

EISCHENS, DOUGLAS Leave Supt disc 2011-12 school yr

FURY, GAIL .2 Psychologist .8/Leave .2 Supt disc 2011-12 Highlands/Normandale school yr

GADTKE, ANGELA .5 Kindergarten .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Countryside school yr

GAMBLE, JOLYNN Leave Long term 2011-12 school yr

GESSERT, KIMBERLY .5 Social Worker .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Highlands school yr

GRENIER, JOSHUA Leave Long term 2011-12 school yr

GUERIN, ELLEN Leave Extended 2011-12 school yr

HAERTER, TOY .5 Grade 3 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Highlands school yr

HANSON, ERIK Leave Long term 2011-12 school yr

HANSON, LAURA .5 Grade 3 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Normandale school yr

HOST, SUSAN .25 Special Ed .75/Leave .25 Supt disc 2011-12 Countryside school yr

JOHNSON, EMILY .42 FACS .33/Leave .42 Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

JOHNSON, JENNIFER .5 Grade 3 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Normandale school yr

JOHNSON, SUE .5 Grade 3 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Highlands school yr

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KING, ALISON .5 Language Arts .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

KLEIN, CARRIE .5 Social Worker Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

KOCH, LORI Grade 6 Long term 2011-12 Valley View school yr

LECUYER, ADRIANNE .5 Kindergarten .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Normandale school yr

LINK, JESSICA .5 Grade 2 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Creek Valley school yr

LOGER, ANDREA Mathematics Child care 3/7-25/11 South View

LOGER, ANDREA .5 Mathematics Supt disc 4/4-6/10/11 South View

MCCOY, JAMIE ECSE Child care 2/17-4/12/11 ECC

MJOEN, CHRISTINE .5 Kindergarten .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Cornelia school yr

NUCKLEY, NICOLE Science Child care 2/16-3/25/11 South View

NYBERG, CHAD .2 Science .8/Leave .2 Supt disc 2011-12 High School school yr

PALMER, HEATHER Grade 6 Supt disc 8/26/11-1/27/12 Valley View

PETERSON, CHRISTOPHER Leave Long term 2011-12 school yr

PETTIS, PATRICIA .5 Language Arts .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

PILCHER, CHERYL Kindergarten Child Care 2/1-3/4/11 Cornelia

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PLASCH, ERIN .5 Gifted Ed .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Concord school yr

REKUCKI, MICHAELA .5 Language Arts .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

SCHOENECKER, KELLY .23 German/Literacy .69/Leave .23 Supt disc 2011-12 Valley View school yr

SHOGER, RACHEL .5 Science .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Valley View school yr

STARK, CHRISTINE .5 Grade 2 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Creek Valley school yr

SUPINA, KATHRYN .5 Grade 6 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

TALMO, MELISSA Leave Supt disc 2011-12 school yr

TRENDA, MARGARET Spanish Child care 4/7-5/5/11 High school

TUMA, SARAH .5 Social Worker .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Creek Valley school yr

WATTSON, ERICA .2 Gifted Ed/Yng Schlr Spec .8/ Supt disc 2011-12 Leave .2/Highlands/Concord school yr

WENKUS, MALI .5 Grade 4 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Creek Valley school yr

WENNER, KIRSTI Grade 4 .5/Leave .5 Child care 3/8-25/11 Creek Valley

WENNER, KIRSTI .5 Grade 4 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 Creek Valley school yr

WILCEK, ANNA .5 Grade 6 .5/Leave .5 Supt disc 2011-12 South View school yr

WRIGHT, MICHELLE Grade 6 Long term 2011-12 Valley View school yr

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E. RESIGNATIONS

Effective Name Assignment Reason Date

ELLIS, KANDACE Psychologist Early 6/13/11 Concord/Cornelia/Countryside retirement

HAIGHT, KATIE Leave 6/13/11 HATZUNG, JULIE Principal Early 6/30/11

Countryside retirement HORNER, JANE Special Education Early 6/14/11

High School retirement MCCLANNAHAN, CLAUDIA Occupational Therapist Retirement 6/15/11

Cornelia MCCULLOUGH, KATHERINE Grade 1 Early 6/13/11

Countryside retirement SVIEN, HENDRIK Leave 6/30/11

VECCHIO-SMITH, MARGARET Leave 1/31/11

CLASSIFIED STAFF

A. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT Effective

Name Assignment Salary Date BROST, MICHAEL Bus Driver $15.20/hr 2/14/11

Transportation Center Class VII Step 1

CLARNO, TIFFANY Educ Assoc/Spec Ed $13.07/hr 1/31/11 Cornelia Step 2

FRERICHS, CYNTHIA Educ Assoc/Spec Ed $13.07/hr 1/25/11 Valley View Step 2

HAYNES, AARON Educ Assoc/Spec Ed $13.07/hr 1/3/11 Concord Step 2

HOOVER, MARAEKA Educ Assoc/Spec Ed $12.63/hr 1/24/11 Highlands Step 1

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B. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT CONT'D


KUPPE, THOMAS Custodian $14.60/hr 2/2/11 ECC Class VI Step 1

VAGLE, BRENDON Custodian $14.60/hr 1/31/11 ECC Class VI

Step 1 These conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal

background check. B. CHANGES IN ASSIGNMENT


EVANS, KRISTEN FROM: Inst Asst

TO: Educ Assoc (Math/Science) $18.07/hr 2/1/11 Highlands Step 4

GARTNER, SHELLEY FROM: Bus Driver Transportation Center

TO: Custodian $15.10/hr 2/14/11 High School Class VI Step 3

GASTLER, CONNIE FROM: Dept Specialist B (clerical)

TO: Dept Specialist A $3,880/mo 2/1/11 District Office Class a Step L

GRANLUND, MARLYS FROM: Inst Asst

TO: Educ Assoc (Math/Science) $18.57/hr 2/1/11 Countryside/Creek Valley Step 4

HOGLE, CHERYL FROM: Inst Asst TO: Educ Assoc (Math/Science) $18.57/hr 2/1/11

Concord Step 4

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B. CHANGES IN ASSIGNMENT CONT'D Effective

Name Assignment Salary Date KERZNER, DOROTHY FROM: Dept Specialist B (clerical)

TO: Dept Specialist A $3,613/mo 2/1/11 District Office Class a

Step E WHEAR, THOMAS FROM: Inst Asst

TO: Educ Assoc (Math/Science) $16.97/hr 2/1/11 Cornelia Step 4

C. REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY Effective

Name Current Status Type Date HA, JANET Educ Assoc/Spec Ed Supt disc 2/7-5/27/11

High School JENKINS, CANDICE Educ Assoc/Spec Ed Supt disc 1/10-3/25/11

High School JORGENSON, MICHELLE Educ Assoc/Spec Ed Supt disc 4/20-5/2/11

Concord ZOSS, STEPHANIE Inst Asst/K+ Medical 1/13/11

Cornelia D. RESIGNATIONS

Effective Name Assignment Reason Date

DALY, DANIEL Bus Driver Retirement 1/31/11 Transportation Center

FLEMING, DENNIS Bus Driver Retirement 2/1/11 Transportation Center

FORKINS, SHARON Principal's Secretary Retirement 6/30/11 Countryside

JOHNSON, ELTON Night Head Custodian Retirement 4/29/11 Highlands

SWIFT, MARVIN Custodian/Bus Driver Retirement 7/1/11 ECC/Transportation Center

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FOR ACTION


SUBJECT: COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDATIONS

Be it Resolved, That


Approve the following Community Education Services personnel

recommendations:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Name Position Salary Date Grace Fink Lifeguard $11.45/hour 01/14/11

Jessica Schmidt Recreation Leader (KC) $11.45/hour 01/19/11 Samantha Denman Recreation Leader (KC) $11.45/hour 09/01/10 Leah Sletten Recreation Leader (KC) $12.10/hour 11/29/10

These conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.

RESIGNATIONS

Name Position Date Reason Anna Krupnick Communications Intern 10/29/10 End of Internship Brittany Larson Communications Intern 10/29/10 End of Internship

CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT

Name Position Salary Date Nancy Klaber Recreation Leader (KC) $11.45/hour 01/27/11

KC = Edina KIDS Club

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273

Regular Meeting, February 22, 2011

SUBJECT: EXPENDITURES PAYABLE ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011



Approve the payment of expenditures as appended.

Expenditures Payable Summary, by Fund

01 General Fund $ 524,233.68

02 Food Service Fund 243,091.71

03 Transportation Fund 104,038.57

04 Community Service Fund 51,513.64

05 Capital Fund 126,167.83

06 Technology Bond Fund 21,386.82

07 Debt Redemption Fund 0.00

12 General Operating 338.16

14 West Metro Education Program 1,274.13

Total Expenditures $ 1,072,044.54 __________________

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SUBJECT: STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA STATE

UNIVERSITY – MANKATO



Enter into the attached student teaching agreement with Minnesota

State University – Mankato for the 2011–14 school years.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Edina Public Schools annually accepts student teachers from a number of area

colleges and universities.

This agreement will commence on July 1, 2011, and end on June 30, 2014.

District administration recommends approval of this agreement.

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SUBJECT: STUDENT TEACHING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH DAKOTA

STATE UNIVERSITY



Enter into the attached student teaching agreement with South Dakota

State University for the 2011–16 school years.


Edina Public Schools annually accepts student teachers from a number of colleges

and universities. This request is made to accommodate an individual placement.

This agreement will commence on July 1, 2011, and end on June 30, 2016.

District administration recommends approval of this agreement.

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SUBJECT: COMMENDATION OF EDINA HIGH SCHOOL 2010–2011 GIRLS'

SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM



Commend the Edina High School Girls' Swimming and Diving

Team and their coaches for exemplary performances and accomplishments as follows:

2011 Lake Conference and State Champions

Adrienne Hebb Yasmeen Almog

Andrea Laedtke Madeleine Eden Emily Flack Heather Laedtke Paige Haller Cecilia Holmquist

Kim Larson Kate Moreton Nikki Larson Olivia Anderson

Head Swimming Coach: Jeff Mace Assistant Coach: Sarah Mitchell

Assistant Coach: Brianna Bissett Diving Coach: John Dailey Activities Director: John Soma

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SUBJECT: COMMENDATION OF ROBERT OUREN AND WILLIAM WEBB



Commend Robert Ouren and William Webb for being selected as

2010 Educators of the Year by the Minnesota Music Educators

Association (MMEA).

BACKGROUND

The award is a peer-nominated, statewide recognition for demonstrated

excellence in music teaching and learning in Minnesota and includes a requirement that those nominated have provided service to the music education profession outside of his/her school and district. In addition to a peer; a student,

parent and/or administrator has provided support for each nomination with specific examples of the quality of the individual’s work.

Dr. Robert Ouren, currently the band director at South View Middle School, has been teaching music in Minnesota for 35 years and has served the Edina Schools in a variety of music and leadership positions. William Webb is fifth-

grade band director at Concord, Cornelia and Highlands Elementary Schools and previously the band director at Edina High School for 24 years.

Dr. Ouren and Mr. Webb will receive their awards during the 2011 MMEA Midwinter In-Service Clinic, February 17-19, 2011, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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SUBJECT: GIFT FROM EDINA HIGH SCHOOL THESPIAN BOOSTERS



Accept with sincere appreciation the gift of $10,267.60 from the Edina High School Thespian Boosters to Edina Public Schools.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION The gift of $10,267.60 was given by the Edina High School Thespian Boosters to

purchase microphones and other equipment for the Edina Performing Arts Center at Edina High School.

References:

Minn. Stat. § 123B.02 Edina Public Schools Policy 3280

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SUBJECT: GIFT FROM THE EDINA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION



Accept with sincere appreciation the gift of $19,879.85 from the Edina Football Association to Edina Public Schools.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION The gift of $19,879.85 was given by the Edina Football Association to Edina High

School to purchase uniforms for the football team.

References:


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SUBJECT: GIFT FROM ALICE AND PETER VAN DYKE



Accept with sincere appreciation the gift of a cello from Alice and

Peter Van Dyke to Edina Public Schools.


A cello, valued at more than $1000, was donated by Alice and Peter Van Dyke to the orchestra program at Valley View Middle School.

References:


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SUBJECT: GIFT FROM EDINA BOYS’ TRACK TEAM



Accept with sincere appreciation the gift of $1449.95 from the Edina Boys’ Track Team to Edina Public Schools.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION The gift of $1,449.95 was given to Edina High School by the Edina Boys’ Track

Team to purchase a tent for the track and cross country teams.

References:


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SUBJECT: GIFT FROM EDINA ATHETLIC BOOSTER CLUB



Accept with sincere appreciation the gift of $51,565 from the Edina

Athletic Booster Club to Edina Public Schools.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION The gift of $51,565 was given by the Edina Athletic Booster Club to purchase a

scoreboard for the gymnasium at the Edina Community Center.

References:


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SUBJECT: JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT – MN TRUST



Authorize the Director of Business Services and/or her designee to

enter into a Joint Powers Agreement in the form of a Declaration of Trust Establishing the MN Trust and authorizing participation therein.


In an effort to continue to maximize the districts investment income, District 273 wishes to continue to invest with PMA Financial Network through the

establishment of a MN Trust account. The MN Trust is a Local Government Investment Pool that is rated AAm by Standard & Poors. It is governed by the 115 Minnesota school districts participating in the fund. This account will serve

as a short-term holding account, usually less than one business day, from which the district will make investment purchases. The district has been investing with PMA Financial Network for over ten years with very favorable interest rates.

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SUBJECT: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT REVIEW



Approve the Center for Efficient School Operations to conduct an audit/review of the Buildings and Grounds Department.


In alignment with the strategic plan, at the recommendation of the Business Services operational audit, the administration recommends the Center for

Efficient School Operations to review staffing and operational aspects of the Buildings and Grounds Department. The funding for the consultant will come from the one-time consulting fees previously approved by the School Board.

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The Center for Efficient School Operations ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

“Partnering with School Districts to help keep educational dollars in the classroom.”

2697 East County Road E #110

White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110

Phone: (651) 605-5107

Fax: (651) 429-8869

Email: [email protected]

FACILITIES - TRANSPORTATION - HEALTH & SAFETY

January 18, 2011

Ric Dressen, Superintendent

Edina Public Schools

5700 Normandale Road

Edina, MN

RE: Audit of the Buildings and Grounds Department

Dear Ric,

The Center for Efficient School Operations (CESO) is excited about the opportunity to provide

The Edina School District with an audit of its’ facilities department. We are confident that we

can provide a high level of service, and meet your need to review the staffing and operational

aspects of the department.

The following is a summary of the scope of work to be provided by CESO.

1.0 Scope of Work

Based on the present needs of the Edina Schools, the following services will be provided as part

of this proposal:

1.1 Custodial Operations

CESO shall review the custodial/maintenance staffing throughout the district and

compare the current staffing to industry standards. CESO will also look at processes and

equipment used by the custodial staff to assure the district is being as efficient as

possible. Specific recommendations will be made if needed.

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1.2 Supervisory/Management

CESO will review the current Buildings and Grounds Supervisory/Management structure

within the district, and provide a narrative on the effectiveness of the structure. Specific

recommendations will be made if appropriate.

1.3 Service Review

CESO will interview Principals from all schools to assess the level of service being

provided. If needed, recommendations will be made that could help the department to

better contribute to the overall mission of the school district.

1.4 Contracted Services

CESO will review the contracted services that the district currently uses and provide a

narrative on the efficiency and effectiveness of these services.

2.0 Report

At the completion of this project, CESO will provide a written report to the district with its’

findings. The report will contain both comments on the current operations, and any

recommendations that we believe can make a positive impact to the district.

3.0 Fee Breakdown

The total cost for providing this service will be $10,500. We would be able to start this work in

February, and finish within 8-weeks.

Reimbursables – None.

4.0 Authorization to Proceed

Again, thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal. The mission statement of our

company is to “Partner with School Districts to help keep Educational Dollars in the classroom”.

We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Edina to help you meet your goals in this area. As

authorization to proceed please sign this proposal and return a copy to CESO.

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Please sign and return one original to CESO or as authorization to proceed, retaining one

original for your records. Once we receive the signed proposal we will begin with the

implementation stages of this agreement.

I have carefully reviewed the above cost proposal and attached General Conditions, and

authorize the Center for Efficient School Operations (CESO) to proceed according to this cost

proposal and General Conditions attached.

Customer Professional

Ric Dressen, Superintendent Chuck Corliss, President

Edina Public Schools Center for Efficient School Operations

5700 Normandale Road 2696 East County Road E #110

Edina, MN White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Authorized Signature Date Authorized Signature Date

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SUBJECT: ADDITION OF GIRLS’ BADMINTON AS A MSHSL SPONSORED

SPORT FOR EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.



Approve the addition of girls’ badminton as a Minnesota State High

School League (MSHSL) sponsored sport for Edina Public Schools.


In the winter of 2010, several students came forward requesting to add girls’

badminton as a sport for Edina.

The Student Activities Advisory Committee (SAAC) is supportive of the addition of a

girls’ badminton team for Edina High School and is seeking Board approval so that

Edina can sponsor a team and compete during the MSHSL spring 2011 season.

The program will be housed at Edina High School, and the team will compete and

practice in the high school field house. All cost for the program will come from the

registration fees of the individuals participating on the team and the current Edina

High School athletic budget.

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SUBJECT: SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT – INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT 273 AND DEBORAH YORK



Approve the attached settlement agreement with Deborah York and Independent School District 273.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION The school district administration and legal counsel collaborated with Ms. York

and her counsel to reach the settlement agreement. The agreement is attached.

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SUBJECT: REVISED POLICY 405 – PERSONNEL, VETERANS

PREFERENCE ACT



Approve revised Policy 405 – Personnel, Veterans Preference Act.


This policy has been updated to reflect current law and language. The policy has been reviewed by the administration and the Board Policy Committee. This

policy is being presented to you for action.

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Policy 405

Personnel Veteran’s Preference Act

I. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to comply with the Minnesota law Veterans Preference Act (VPA) that provides mandating preference points for veterans applying for employment with political subdivisions, including school districts, as

well as additional rights for some veterans in the discharge process.

II. General Statement of Policy

A. It is tThe school district’s policy is to comply with Minnesota law the VPA

regarding veteran’s preference rights and the mandating of mandated

preference points to veterans and spouses of deceased veterans or disabled veterans.

B. The school district’s policy is also to comply with the VPA requirement that no covered veteran may be removed from public employment except for incompetency or misconduct shown after a hearing upon due notice and in

writing. This paragraph does not apply to some district employees, including the position of teacher.

BC. Veterans’ preference points will be applied pursuant to applicable law as follows:

1. There A credit of five points shall be added to the competitive open examination rating of a nondisabled veteran, who so elects, a credit of five points provided that the veteran obtained a passing rating on the

examination without the addition of the credit points. 2. There A credit of ten points shall be added to the competitive open

examination rating of a disabled veteran, who so elects, a credit of ten points provided that the veteran obtained a passing rating on the examination without the addition of the credit points.

3. There A credit of five points shall be added to the competitive promotional

examination rating of a disabled veteran, who so elects, a credit of five

points provided that (a) the veteran obtained a passing rating on the examination without the addition of the credit points and (b) the veteran is applying for a first promotion after securing public employment.

4. A preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran

and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is

unable to qualify.

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CD. Eligibility for and application of veteran’s preference points, and the definition of a veteran, and the definition of a disabled veteran for purposes of preference

this policy will be pursuant to applicable law the VPA. DE. When notifying applicants that they have been accepted into the selection

process, the school district shall notify applicants that they may elect to use veteran’s preference.

EF. It is tThe school district’s policy is to use a 100-point hiring system to enable allocation of veteran preference points, including teaching positions, whenever possible. If a 100-point hiring system is not used for filling a teaching position,

preference points will not be added, but all veteran applicants who have proper licensure for the teaching position will be granted an interview for the position.

FG. If the school district rejects a member of the finalist pool who has claimed veteran’s preference, the school district shall notify the finalist in writing of the reasons for the rejection and file the notice with the school district’s personnel

officer.

H. In accordance with the VPA, no honorably discharged veteran shall be

removed from a position of employment except for incompetency, misconduct, or good faith abolishment of position. This provision does not apply to teachers or others as indicated in II.I. below.

1. Incompetency or misconduct must be shown after a hearing, upon due

notice, upon stated charges, in writing.

2. A veteran must irrevocably elect to be governed either by the VPA or by

arbitration provisions set forth in a collective bargaining agreement in the

event of a discharge.

I. The VPA and the provisions of this policy do not apply to the position of private

secretary, superintendent, head of a department, or any person holding a strictly confidential relation to the school board or school district. The VPA and the provisions of this policy apply to teachers only with respect to the hiring

process, as set forth in II.F. above. Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 43A.11 (Veteran’s Preference)

Minn. Stat. § 197.455 (Veteran’s Preference Applied) Minn. Stat. § 197.46 et seq. (Veterans Preference Act) Hall v. City of Champlin, 463 N.W.2d 502 (Minn. 1990)

Young v. City of Duluth, 410 N.W.2d 27 (Minn. Ct. App. 1987)

Cross References:

Policy 401 (Equal Employment Opportunity) MSBA Research Bulletin 91-6

Policy INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 adopted: 9/22/08 Edina, Minnesota

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SUBJECT: RESCIND SERIES 7000 POLICIES – NEW CONSTRUCTION



Rescind all district policies identified as Series 7000, related

to new construction.


Edina Public Schools is in the process of auditing and updating the district’s

policies. The updated policies will align with Minnesota state statutes, current

district practices and the governance structure of the district. The updating creates

a new numbering structure and policy format.

The new policies and numbering replacing Series 7000 is Series 700 –

Noninstructional Operations and Business Services; and Series 800, Buildings and

Sites; approved by the Board of Education at its regular meetings.

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SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE NINE MILE CREEK

REGIONAL TRAIL



Approves a resolution of support for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail

through Edina.


In December, the School Board received background information on the regional trail

that crosses district property through the level areas of the high school grounds.

The proposed location of the trail has been reviewed by the Board Finance & Facility

Committee. The resolution gives district support to the project and allows a trail

easement on district property at no cost to Three Rivers Park District. The plans

and possible trail construction are still being developed.

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EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT

A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE NINE MILE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL

WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District has been working with the City of Edina, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, and the Edina Public Schools District to determine the preferred route of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail through the City of Edina; and WHEREAS, The City of Edina has approved a route for the regional trail that follows Nine

Mile Creek whenever feasible, including that section of creek which passes through the northern portion of the Edina High School/Creek Valley School campus; and WHEREAS, The Edina Public Schools District recognizes that the Nine Mile Creek Regional

Trail is a critical component of the regional trail system, serving residents of the School District and of the region; and WHEREAS, The Edina Public Schools District recognizes that the regional trail will provide

improved safe access for students to the Edina High School/Creek Valley campus through development of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Highway 62, and through development of on off-road trail traversing the School District; and

WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District would work closely with the Edina Public Schools District to identify the exact location and design of the regional trail as it passes through School District property; and WHEREAS, The Edina Public Schools District recognizes that Three Rivers Park District will

be responsible for all construction costs, as well as the all costs associated with operating and maintaining the trail when open for use; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Edina Public Schools District supports

development of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail on School District property; and furthermore THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina Public Schools District will work with Three

Rivers Park District to identify the final location and design of the regional trail on School District property, and will provide trail easements at no cost as determined through a mutually developed agreement prior to construction of the regional trail.

Adopted this ________ day of ____________, 2011.

EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT BY: _________________________________________ ITS SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR

BY: _________________________________________ ITS SUPERINTENDENT

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SUBJECT: REVISION OF STANDARD PASSWORD REQUIREMENTS FOR

TIES SYSTEM



Approves the contract for exemption from default Systems password

requirements established by TIES.


This contract is between Technology Information and Educations Systems (TIES) and Edina Public Schools. The contract gives us exemption to the default password strength requirements established by TIES. The current password

requirements are as follows:

Must be at least 08 characters long

May not contain your name

Must use Numeric Characters

Must use UPPER and lower Case Characters

Must use a Special Character: { } - _ . ~ ` ! @ # $ ^ & * + = [ ] | : ; < , > ? /

May use only 04 repeating characters

May match only 04 characters to previous passwords

Passwords must be changed at least once a year

Accounts are locked after 4 attempts Edina Public Schools is requesting the following requirements be eliminated:


Must use a Special Character: { } - _ . ~ ` ! @ # $ ^ & * + = [ ] | : ; < , > ? /

This change still offers greater than 2,821,109,907,000 password combinations

and would increase customer satisfaction significantly.

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TIES Contract for Exemption from Security Standards

The following contract is between Technology Information and Educational Systems, ("TIES"), 1667 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul MN 55108-2131, and Edina Public Schools (“Customer”), 5701 Normandale Road, Room 200, Edina, Minnesota 55424.

1. Definitions

1.1. Software Systems shall mean any and all software systems provided to Customer by TIES, including TIES Student Information System, TIES Finance System, TIES HR/Payroll System, TIES Online Access System (TOAS), and TIES Cognos Data Warehouse.

2. Description of Exemption

2.1. Customer seeks an exemption from Software Systems password strength requirements established by TIES. Customer recognizes that TIES Software Systems’ password strength requirements are established to meet the SAS-70 Type II auditing standard. Any exemption from these requirements may limit the Customer’s ability to meet this SAS-70 Type II auditing standard.

2.2. TIES Software Systems’ current password strength requirements are as follows:

Must be at least 08 characters long

May not contain your name

Must use Numeric Characters


Must use a Special Character: { } - _ . ~ ̀! @ # $ ̂& * + = [ ] | : ; < , > ? /

May use only 04 repeating characters

May match only 04 characters to previous passwords

2.3. Customer requests that the following password strength requirements be eliminated:


Must use a Special Character: { } - _ . ~ ̀! @ # $ ̂& * + = [ ] | : ; < , > ? / 3. Scope of Exemption

3.1. The exemption from TIES Software Systems’ password strength requirements will apply to any and all individuals accessing TIES Software Systems for the purposes of accessing information related to or otherwise interacting with the Customer. This includes but is not limited to: Staff working for Customer, Parents, Students, and other members of the community.

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4. Statements of Liability

4.1. In no event will TIES be liable to the Customer for any consequential, indirect, special, incidental or punitive damages resulting from this exemption from TIES’ Software Systems password strength requirements, regardless of the form of action, whether in an agreement, tort, strict product liability or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the damages were foreseeable.

4.2. To the extent permitted by law, customer agrees to unlimited liability to TIES for any and all damages that may be incurred by TIES as a direct result of this exemption from TIES’ Software Systems password strength requirements. Customer recognizes that damages may pertain to contracts with other customers using TIES’ Software Systems, who are placed at risk due to this exemption from TIES’ Software Systems password strength requirements. Customer recognizes that damages may include:

Damages resulting from the unauthorized release of TIES’ Intellectual Property;

Damages resulting from the unauthorized release of protected data;

Other costs resulting from a security breach

5. Termination

5.1. Request of termination of this agreement can be made by either party, in writing. This agreement will be terminated 30 days after the request for termination is received. At that time, TIES’ prevailing standards for password security, whatever they may be, will be reinstated.

6. Signatures

CUSTOMER, BY ITS SIGNATURE, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS IT AND THAT IT CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDING AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND TIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS AND THAT THIS AGREEMENT SUPERCEDES ALL PRIOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES INCLUDING ALL ORAL OR WRITTEN PROPOSALS. THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE MODIFIED OR AMENDED ONLY BY A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF CUSTOMERS AND TIES. ACCEPTED: ACCEPTED: TIES Edina Public Schools Authorized Signature: ______________ Authorized Signature _____________ Name: Elizabeth Schweizer __________ Name: ________________________ Title: Executive Director _____________ Title: __________________________ Date:____________________________ Date: _________________________

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SUBJECT: NEW POLICY 811 – BUILDINGS AND SITES, ENVIRONMENTAL

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT



Approve new Policy 811 – Buildings and Sites, Environmental Resources Management.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION This new policy reflects the district’s commitment to waste reduction, recycling

and energy savings. The policy has been reviewed by the administration and the Board Policy Committee. This policy is being presented to you for discussion.

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Policy 811

Buildings and Sites Environmental Resources Management

I. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the district’s practices in environmental resources management.


Edina Public Schools values creating globally-minded citizens who are aware of

their collective and individual environmental footprint and who are equipped to manage their consumption of environmental resources. The district shall implement its policies and practices to ensure that environmental sustainability is

an integral part of district planning, decision making and daily operations.

III. Program

A. Vision: Edina Public Schools will continue to partner with families, community

members, government entities and businesses to limit the environmental

impact of its activities, working toward a more sustainable future. B. Areas of Focus: Edina Public Schools will focus on five areas of environmental

resources management:

1. Reduce the amount of energy consumed;

2. Reduce the amount of resources consumed;

3. Reduce the amount of waste processed; 4. Preserve the natural resources found on district grounds; and

5. Educate all through words and actions about sustainability and “green”

initiatives.

IV. Administrative Responsibilities

A. District administration will develop, support and sustain environmental resources management training for students, staff and community members.

B. District administration will implement initiatives, action plans and accountability measures to advance the focus areas of environmental management on an annual basis.

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C. A district advisory committee will assist in the development and implementation of the various initiatives and practices in the district to ensure best practices are

occurring on both a large and small scale. The committee will communicate its work to all members of the district and community on a periodic basis.

Cross References: Policy 804 (Energy Utilization Management)

Policy 805 (Waste Reduction and Recycling)

Policy INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 adopted: Edina, Minnesota

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SUBJECT: ENROLLMENT AS OF JANUARY 28, 2011

Elementary Schools P K 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL

Concord 111 114 129 125 136 131 746

Cornelia 91 93 91 101 95 112 583

Countryside 79 93 96 101 107 110 586

Highlands 82 93 88 96 100 88 547

Creek Valley 83 99 111 101 105 106 605

Normandale 106 106 104 98 98 101 613

Preschool 135 135

Totals 552 598 619 622 641 648 3815

Secondary Schools 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total

South View Middle 327 317 353 316 1313

Valley View Middle 329 332 330 307 1298

High School 648 633 597 1878

Totals 656 649 683 623 648 633 597 4489

Enrollment Comparisons

Jan 29, 2010 Dec 17, 2010 Jan 28, 2011

PK - 5 3747 3796 3815

GRADE 6 -9 2526 2604 2611

GRADE 10 - 12 1855 1889 1878

Totals PK - 12 8128 8289 8304

January Mobility

P K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTAL

Withdraw 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 4 5 6 1 27

Enroll 11 6 1 1 1 2 2 3 5 5 2 1 2 42

Net Total 11 5 -3 0 -2 1 1 1 2 5 1 -3 -5 1 15

Please note mobility numbers will not necessarily match total enrollments due to lags in enrollment notifications

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SUBJECT: POLICY 634 – EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ELECTRONIC

TECHNOLOGIES ACCEPTABLE USE REVISED APPENDIX I

AND ADDITION OF APPENDICES III-V


Revised Appendix I has minor changes to align with the policy and to provide clarification. No revisions to Appendix II. Appendices III-V are new to the policy and align with best practices in the use of social networking. These appendices

will be piloted for the remainder of the school year. The administration may seek modification in the appendices prior to the start of the 2011-12 school year after assessing the piloting work. The appendices have been reviewed by

administration and the Board Policy Committee and are being presented to you for information.

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Policy 634

Education Programs Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use

I. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to set forth policies, parameters and guidelines for access to the district’s electronic technologies, including electronic communications, the district’s network and Internet social networking tools.


In making decisions regarding employee and student access to the district’s computer network, electronic technologies and Internet, the district considers its own educational mission, goals and strategic direction. Access to the district’s

computer network and Internet enables students and employees to explore libraries, databases, web pages, other online resources, and exchange messages with people around the world. The district expects its instructional staff to blend

thoughtful use of the district’s computer network, educational technologies and the Internet throughout the curriculum, providing guidance to students.

III. Educational Purposes

The district purpose in offering access to the district’s electronic technologies to

students and employees is more specific than providing them with general access. Use of the district’s electronic technologies is for a limited educational purpose.

Students and employees are expected to use electronic technologies to further the district’s educational mission, goals and strategic direction. Students and employees are expected to use the district’s electronic technologies to support

classroom activities, educational research or professional enrichment. Use of the district’s electronic technologies is a privilege, not a right. Misuse of the

district’s electronic technologies may lead to discipline of the offending employee or student. The district’s network, an educational technology, is a limited forum; the district may restrict speech for educational reasons.

IV. Guidelines in Use of Electronic Technologies

A. Electronic technologies are assets of the district and are protected from unauthorized access, modification, destruction or disclosure.

B. The district reserves the right to monitor, read or copy any item on or using the district’s electronic technologies, including its network.

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C. Students and employees will not vandalize, damage or disable any electronic technology or system used by the district.

D. By authorizing use of the district system, the district does not relinquish control over materials on the system or contained in files on the

system. Users should not expect privacy in the contents of personal files on the district system.

E. Routine maintenance and monitoring of electronic technologies, including the district network, may lead to a discovery that a user has violated this policy, another school district policy or the law.

V. Unacceptable Uses of Electronic Technologies and District Network

The following uses of the electronic technologies and district network (“electronic technologies”) are considered unacceptable:

A. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies to access, review, upload, download, complete, store, print, post, receive, transmit or distribute:

1. Pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit material or other visual depictions;

2. Obscene, abusive, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, disrespectful or sexually explicit language;

3. Materials that use language or images that are inappropriate in the education setting or disruptive to the educational process;

4. Materials that use language or images that advocate violence or discrimination toward other people or that may constitute harassment, discrimination or threatens the safety of others;

5. Orders for shopping online during time designated as work time by the

district;

6. Storage of personal photos, videos, music or files not related to educational

purposes for any length of time during designated work times.

B. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies to knowingly or

recklessly post, transmit or distribute false or defamatory information about a

person or organization, or to harass another person, or to engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks.

C. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies to engage in any illegal act or violate any local, state or federal laws.

D. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies for political campaigning.

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E. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies to vandalize, damage or

disable the property of another person or organization. Users will not make deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt equipment, software or system performance by spreading computer viruses, engaging in “spamming” or by any

other means. Users will not tamper with, modify or change the district system software, hardware or wiring or take any action to violate the district’s security system. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies in such a way

as to disrupt the use of the system by other users. F. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies to gain unauthorized

access to information resources or to access another person’s materials, information or files without the implied or direct permission of that person.

G. Users must not deliberately or knowingly delete a student or employee file. H. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies to post information in

public access areas regarding private or confidential information about another person. Private or confidential information is defined by board policy, state law, and federal law.

1. This paragraph does not prohibit the posting of employee contact

information on district web pages.

2. This paragraph does not prohibit communications between employees and

other individuals when such communications are made for legitimate

education reasons or personnel-related purposes (i.e. communications with parents or other staff members related to students).

3. This paragraph specifically prohibits the use the district’s electronic technologies to post private or confidential information about another individual, employee or student, on social networks.

I. Users will not repost or resend a message that was sent to the user privately

without the permission of the person who sent the message.

J. Users will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the district’s electronic

technologies or any other system through the district’s electronic technologies,

attempt to log in through another person’s account, or use computer accounts, access codes or network identification other than those assigned to the user. Users must keep all account information and passwords private.

K. Messages and records on the district’s electronic technologies may not be

encrypted without the permission of director of media and technology services.

L. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies to violate copyright laws

or usage licensing agreements:

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1. Users will not use another person’s property without the person’s prior approval or proper citation;

2. Users will not download, copy or exchange pirated software including

freeware and shareware; and

3. Users will not plagiarize works found on the Internet or other information

resources.

M. Users will not use the district’s electronic technologies for unauthorized

commercial purposes or financial gain unrelated to the district’s mission. Users

will not use the district’s electronic technologies to offer or provide goods or services or for product placement.

VI. User Notification

Users will be notified of the district policies relating to Internet use. This notification

must include the following: A. Notification that Internet use is subject to compliance with district policies.

B. Disclaimers limiting the district’s liability relative to:

1. Information stored on district disks, drives or servers.

2. Information retrieved through district computers, networks or online

resources.

3. Personal property used to access district computers, networks or online

resources.

4. Unauthorized financial obligations resulting from use of district resources or

accounts to access the Internet.

C. A description of the privacy rights and limitations of district sponsored or

managed Internet accounts. D. Notification that the collection, creation, reception, maintenance and

dissemination of data via the Internet, including electronic communications, is governed by Policy 406, Public and Private Personnel Data, and Policy 515, Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records.

E. Notification that should the user violate the district’s acceptable use policy, the

user’s access privileges may be revoked, academic sanctions may result,

school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.

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F. Notification that all provisions of the acceptable use policy are subordinate to local, state and federal laws.

G. Family Notification

1. Notification that the district shall use technical means to limit student Internet access, however the limits do not provide a foolproof means for enforcing the provisions of this acceptable use policy.

2. Notification that goods and services can be purchased over the Internet that

could potentially result in unwanted financial obligations and that any

financial obligation incurred by a student through the Internet is the sole responsibility of the student or the student’s parents.

VII. Students

A. Internet Use Agreement

1. The proper use of the Internet and educational technologies and the

educational value to be gained from proper usage is the joint responsibility

of students, parents and employees of the district. 2. This policy requires the permission of and supervision by the school’s

designated professional staff before a student may use a district account or educational technologies to access the Internet.

3. The Internet use agreement form (see Appendix I) for students must be read and signed by the student and the parent or guardian. The agreement must be signed in order to be granted access to the Internet via the district

network. This policy requires that the signed, up-to-date form be retained electronically or physically.

4. A signature is required when the student begins in the district, in 3rd grade,

in 6th grade and in 10th grade.

5. Students have access to Internet resources through their classroom, library

or school computer lab.

6. Students using social networking tools and curriculum content management

software for a teacher’s assignment are required to keep personal

information as stated above out of their postings (see Section V.H).

7. Students using the district’s educational technologies for social networking

for a limited educational purpose must follow Policy 514, Bullying Prohibition.

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B. Parents’ Responsibility; Notification of Student Internet Use

Outside of school, parents bear responsibility for the same guidance of Internet use as they exercise with other technology information sources. Parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s use of the district system and district

educational technologies, if the student is accessing the district system from home or a remote location.

VIII. Guest Access and Internet Use

A. Guest access to the district’s open wireless network is provided as a service to

the community, and is subject to all policies and guidelines covered in Sections II through V and XIII of this policy, plus any state and federal laws related to Internet use, including copyright laws.

B. Guest access provides limited bandwidth, filtered for the following services:

1. Web access (http and https) 2. Email services (pop, imap) 3. VPN services

C. Limited technical support is provided for guest access and is identified in the

service level agreement found on the district technology website.

IX. Employees

A. Use of Email The district provides access to electronic mail for business communication

between district employees and its customers. 1. The email system will not be used for outside business ventures or other

activities that conflict with board policy.

2. All emails received by, sent through, or generated by computers using the

district network are subject to review by the district.

3. Appropriate language must be used when communicating using the district

email system or network.

4. All information contained in an email must be treated in accordance with

Policy 406, Public and Private Personnel Data, and Policy 515, Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records, regarding student and employee data privacy.

5. Employees will not provide access to their email accounts to non-employees.

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6. It is recommended that electronic mail must contain a confidentiality notice, similar to the following:

If the information in this email relates to an individual or student, it may be private data under state or federal privacy laws. This individual private

data should not be reviewed, distributed or copied by any person other than the intended recipient(s), unless otherwise permitted under law. If you are not the intended recipient, any further review, dissemination, distribution, or

copying of this electronic communication or any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received an electronic communication in error, you should immediately return it to the sender and delete it from your system.

Thank you for your compliance.

B. District Electronic Technologies

1. The district’s electronic technologies are provided primarily for work-related,

educational purposes.

2. Inappropriate use of the district’s electronic technologies includes, but is not

limited to:

a. Posting, viewing, downloading or otherwise receiving or transmitting

offensive, defamatory, pornographic or sexually explicit materials;

b. Posting, viewing, downloading or otherwise receiving or transmitting

materials that use language or images that advocate violence or

discrimination toward other persons;

c. Posting, viewing, downloading or otherwise receiving or transmitting

material that may constitute harassment or discrimination contrary to district policy and state and federal law;

d. Engaging in computer hacking or other related activities;

e. Attempting to, actually disabling or compromising the security of

information contained on the district network or any computer; and

f. Engaging in any illegal act in violation of any local, state or federal laws.

3. Employees may participate in public Internet discussion groups using the

district electronic technologies, but only to the extent that the participation:

a. Is work-related;

b. Does not reflect adversely on the district; c. Is consistent with district policy; and

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d. Does not express any position that is, or may be interpreted as, inconsistent with the district’s mission, goal or strategic plan.

4. Employees may not use proxy servers to access online content blocked by

district filters.

5. Employees may not use the district network or electronic technologies to

post unauthorized or inappropriate personal information about another

individual on social networks. 6. Employees will observe all copyright laws. Information posted, viewed or

downloaded from the Internet may be protected by copyright. Employees may reproduce copyrighted materials only in accordance with Policy 622, Copyright Policy.

7. All files downloaded from the Internet must be checked for possible

computer viruses. The district authorized virus checking software installed

on each district computer will ordinarily perform this check automatically; however, employees should contact the district’s director of media and technology services before downloading any materials for which the

employee has questions.

C. Employee Responsibilities

1. Employees who are transferring positions or leaving positions must leave all

work-related files and electronic technologies, including form letters,

handbooks, databases, procedures, and manuals, regardless of authorship, for their replacements.

2. Individual passwords for computers are confidential and must not be shared.

a. If an employee’s password is learned by another employee, the password should be changed immediately.

b. An employee is responsible for all activity performed using the employee’s password.

c. No employee should attempt to gain access to another employee’s documents with prior express authorization.

d. An active terminal with access to private data must not be left unattended and must be protected by password protected screen savers.

3. Employees are expected to use technology necessary to perform the duties

of their position.

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4. Employees who fail to adhere to district policy are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with their collective bargaining agreement or contract.

Disciplinary action may include suspension or withdrawal of Internet or email access, payment for damages or repair, termination and referral to civil or criminal authorities for prosecution.

X. District Web Presence

The district website was established to provide a learning experience for employees and students and to provide a venue for communications with parents and the community.

A. District Website

1. The district will establish and maintain a website. The website will include information regarding the district, its schools, district curriculum, extracurricular activities and community education.

2. The district webmaster will be responsible for maintaining the district

website and monitoring district web activity.

3. All website content will support and promote the district’s mission, goals and

strategic direction.

4. The district’s website will provide parents with a web portal to classroom

related calendars, grades, attendance, assignments and resources.

B. School Website

1. Each school will establish and maintain a website. The website will include information regarding the school, its employees, and activities.

2. The principal will appoint a webmaster, who will be responsible for maintaining the school’s website.

3. All website content will support and promote the district’s mission, goals and strategic direction.

4. Each school’s website will provide parents with a web portal to classroom related calendars, grades, attendance, assignments and resources.

C. Classroom and Teacher Web Pages

1. The district encourages all teachers to establish a web page that supports

their classroom instruction. 2. If a teacher establishes a web page, he or she is responsible for maintaining

the web page.

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3. All classroom and teacher web pages must be linked to a school website.

D. Student Web Pages

1. Students may create web pages as part of classroom activities with teacher supervision.

2. Student web pages must include the following notice: “This is a student-produced web page. Opinions expressed on this page are not attributable to the district.”

3. The classroom teacher and school webmaster will approve all student-

produced web content prior to its posting.

4. The classroom teacher will review student-produced web pages to

determine if the contents should be removed at the conclusion of the course

or grading period.

E. Department and Noninstructional Web Pages

1. Departments and noninstructional programs may also create web pages to

support their departments or programs.

2. The establishment of web pages must be approved by the district

webmaster.

3. Once established, the individual departments or programs must appoint a

webmaster who will maintain the web page.

F. Extracurricular Web Pages

1. With the approval of the building principal and district webmaster, a school-board sanctioned extracurricular organization may establish a web page.

2. All web page content will support the extracurricular organization and the district’s mission, goals and strategic direction.

3. The building principal and district webmaster will oversee the content of these web pages.

4. School board-sanctioned extracurricular organizations’ web pages must include the following notice: “This is an organization-produced web page. Opinions expressed on this page are not attributable to the district.”

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XI. Records Management and Archiving

All technological data is data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Records Retention Schedule, and school board policy.

XII. Filter

A. With respect to any of its computers with Internet access, the district will follow the guidelines provided by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, and will monitor the online activities of users and employ technology protection

measures during any use of such computers by users. The technology protection measures utilized will block or filter Internet access to any visual depictions that are:

1. Obscene;

2. Child pornography; or

3. Harmful to minors.

B. The term “harmful to minors” means any picture, image, graphic image file, or

other visual depiction that:

1. Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest

in nudity, sex or excretion; or

2. Depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to

what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual

contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts or a lewd exhibition of the genitals; and

3. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value as to minors.

C. An administrator, supervisor or other person authorized by the superintendent may disable the technology protection measure, during use by an adult employee, to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.

XIII. Liability

Use of the district’s educational technologies is at the user’s own risk. The system is provided on an “as is, as available” basis. The district will not be responsible for any damage users may suffer. The district is not responsible for the accuracy or

quality of any advice or information obtained through or stored on the school district system, nor is it responsible for damages or injuries from improper communications or damage to property used to access school computers and

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online resources. The district will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through unauthorized use of the district’s educational technologies or the Internet.

XIV. Implementation; Policy Review

A. The district administration may develop appropriate user notification forms, guidelines and procedures necessary to implement this policy for submission to the school board for approval. Upon approval by the school board, such

guidelines, forms and procedures will be an addendum to this policy. B. The administration will revise the user notifications, including student and

parent notifications, if necessary, to reflect the adoption of these guidelines and procedures.

C. The district educational technologies policy is available for review by parents, employees and members of the community.

D. Due to the rapid evolution in educational technologies, the school board will conduct an annual review of this policy.

Legal References: 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq. (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. (Copyrights)

20 U.S.C. § 6751 et seq. (Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001)

47 U.S.C. § 254 (Children’s Internet Protection Act) 47 C.F.R. § 54.520 (FCC rules implementing CIPA)

Minn. Stat. § 125B.15 (Internet Access for Students) Minn. Stat. § 125B.26 (Telecommunications/Internet Access Equity Act) Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Cmty. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969)

United States v. American Library Association, 539 U.S. 194 (2003) Layshock v. Hermitage Sch. Dist., 412 F. Supp. 2d 502 (2006) J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch. Dist., 807 A.2d 847 (Pa. 2002)

Cross References: Policy 403 (Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School District Employees)

Policy 406 (Public and Private Personnel Data) Policy 505 (Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by

Students and Employees)

Policy 506 (Student Discipline) Policy 514 (Bullying Prohibition) Policy 515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records)

Policy 622 (Copyright Policy)

Policy INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273

Adopted: 4/12/10 Edina, Minnesota

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Appendix I

STUDENT ONLINE ACCEPTABLE USE CONSENT FORM

Student By signing below, I agree to follow Edina Public Schools’ Internet Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use and Safety Ppolicy. I understand that my use of the network is a privilege and requires proper

online etiquette. I further understand that misuse of the network will result in disciplinary action.

Student Name (PRINT)

Student’s I.D. Number (MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)

Student’s Signature (MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)

Address Zip

Telephone Number School Building

Parent or I give permission for my child to have access to the Internet using the

Guardian district’s computer network. I also understand that some material accessible through the interconnected systems may be inappropriate for school-age students. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the

Edina Public Schools and TIES from any and all claims arising out of or related to the use of this interconnected computer system. I further understand that I have the right to withdraw my approval in writing at any

time. Approved

Disapproved

Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT)

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Return this form to your school’s media center.

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Appendix II

ONLINE CODE OF ETHICS 1. Students accessing or using Web 2.0 products including but not limited to blogs,

wikis, podcasts, Google applications and Moodle for student assignments are required to keep personal information out of their postings. Students will not post or give out photographs of themselves or others, their family name, password, user

name, email address, home address, school name, city, country or other information that could help someone locate or contact them in person.

2. Students will not log in to the network as another classmate.

3. Students using Web 2.0 tools will treat these tools as a classroom space. Speech that is inappropriate for class is not appropriate on Web 2.0 tools. Students are expected to treat others and their ideas online with respect.

4. Assignments on Web 2.0 tools are like any other assignment in school. Students, in

the course of completing the assignment, are expected to abide by policies and procedures in the student handbook, including those policies regarding plagiarism and acceptable use of technology.

5. Student blogs are to be a forum for student expression; however, they are first and foremost a tool for learning. The district may restrict speech for valid educational

reasons as outlined in board policy.

6. Students shall not use the Internet, in connection with the teacher assignments, to harass, discriminate, bully or threaten the safety of others. If students receive a comment on a blog or other Web 2.0 tool used in school that makes them feel

uncomfortable or is not respectful, they must report this to a teacher, and must not respond to the comment.

7. Students accessing Web 2.0 tools from home or school, using school equipment, shall not download or install any software without permission, and not click on ads or

competitions.

8. Students should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, interpreting and

expressing information for the benefit of others. Always identify sources and test the accuracy of information from all sources.

9. Students will treat information, sources, subjects, colleagues and information consumers as people deserving of respect. Gathering and expressing information

should never cause harm or threaten to be harmful to any person or group of people.

10. Students are accountable to their readers, listeners, viewers and to each other.

Admit mistakes and correct them promptly. Expose unethical information and practices of others.

11. School board policies concerning acceptable use of electronic technology include the use of these Web 2.0 tools for school activities (Policy 622 – Copyright Policy

and Policy 634 – Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use).

12. Failure to follow this code of ethics will result in academic sanctions and/or disciplinary action.

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Appendix III

GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEE’S PERSONAL USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING

The decision to use online social networking for personal use is at the employee’s discretion. The district does not affirmatively monitor employee use of nondistrict, online social networking tools if the employee is not using district electronic

technologies; however, the district may take appropriate action when it becomes aware of, or suspects, conduct or communication on an online social media site that adversely affects the workplace or violates applicable professional codes of ethics. These

guidelines are for employees engaging in social networking for personal use.

1. When using your personal social networking sites, refrain from fraternization with

students. 2. Ensure that social networking postings are appropriate for the public.

3. Weigh whether a posting will put your effectiveness as an employee at risk.

4. Use caution with regard to exaggeration, profanity, guesswork, copyrighted materials, legal conclusions and derogatory comments.

5. Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and district policies. Employees will be held responsible for inappropriate disclosure, whether purposeful or inadvertent.

6. Respect your coworkers and students. Do not discuss students, their families or

coworkers.

7. Student images obtained from your employment with the district should not be

included on personal social networking sites.

8. Set privacy settings carefully to ensure that you know who has access to the

content on your social networking sites.

9. If the public may consider your statements to be made in your capacity as a district employee, you may want to include “this posting is my own and does not represent the view of Edina Public Schools.” An employee in a leadership role in

the district, by virtue of his or her position, must consider whether personal thoughts he or she publishes will be attributed to this district.

10. Social media identifications, login identifications, and user names must not contain the district’s name or logo without prior written permission from (1) the director of media and technology and (2) the director of community education

services and community relations.

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Appendix IV

GUIDELINES FOR CLASSROOM USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS

The district provides teachers with password-protected, online social media tools that can be used for instruction. Teachers may also elect to use other social media tools for the purpose of instruction in accordance with Policy 634 – Electronic Technologies

Acceptable Use and its appendices.

A. District Online Social Media Tools

1. Content and use must adhere to district policies and guidelines.

2. The platform for instruction must indicate that views expressed on the social media site are that of the employee or student, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Edina Public Schools.

3. The teacher must not disclose information on any online social media site that

is district property, protected by data privacy laws, or in violation of copyright.

B. Nondistrict Social Media Tools

1. If a teacher elects to use a nondistrict social media tool, the teacher must build a separate page in that social media tool from his or her personal online presence.

2. Content and use must adhere to district policies and guidelines.

3. Content and use must not violate the “terms of service” for the social media tool.

4. The platform for instruction must indicate that views expressed on the social media site are that of the employee or student, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Edina Public Schools.

5. The teacher must not disclose information on any online social media site that is district property, protected by data privacy laws, or in violation of copyright.

6. The platform must not use official district or school logos without the permission of (1) the director of community education services and community relations and (2) the director of media and technology.

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Appendix V

GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL OR DISTRICT USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS

Individual schools and departments may choose to establish an official presence on public online social media sites with prior administrative approval. A request must contain the following information:

1. Sponsoring school or department;

2. Proposed social media site or other location; 3. Purpose of site, which cannot be served by the current district website;

4. Plan on how to comply with district policies and record retention requirements;

5. Description and primary use of site; and 6. Plan for monitoring site, addressing policy violations, and ensuring current

content. The request should be submitted to the director of media and technology. Written

approval or denial will be provided to the school or department. If the request is denied, the school or department may request reasons for the denial in writing.

If the request is approved, the school must submit to the director of media and technology, within two weeks of developing the site, the name of the person(s) who will manage the site and the login information for the site. When a presence is established,

the sponsoring school or department is responsible for keeping the site current and monitoring the content of the site.

Sites may be linked from the official district website. All sites must comply with web publishing guidelines found in Policy 634 – Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use and record retention requirements.

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FOR INFORMATION



SUBJECT: POLICY 713 – NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS AND

BUSINESS SERVICES, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

APPENDICES I–III


Appendix I has been added to the policy to provide guidelines for bus riders, Appendix II is a form to report a bus incident, and Appendix III lists driver requirements and responsibilities. The appendices have been reviewed by

administration and the Board Policy Committee and are being presented to you for information.

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Policy 713

Noninstructional Operations and Business Services Student Transportation

I. Purpose

Edina Public Schools prides itself on its transportation of students safely. The purpose of this policy is to address the district’s obligations to its students, nonpublic students, and the provision of extracurricular transportation. This policy

also provides guidance to students and their families regarding their obligations as safe riders of school transportation.


A. The district will provide for the transportation of students in a manner that

protects their health, welfare and safety. B. The district recognizes that transportation is an essential part of the district

services to eligible students and families while also recognizing that transportation is a privilege and not a right for these eligible students.

C. The district recognizes the rights of nonpublic school students regarding transportation services and provides equal transportation as required by law.

D. The district will determine whether to provide transportation to students, spectators, or participants for extracurricular activities.

III. Student Safety

A. Student Training

1. The district provides students with age-appropriate school bus safety

training of the following concepts:

a. Transportation by school bus is a privilege, not a right; b. District policies for student conduct and school bus safety;

c. Appropriate conduct while on the bus; d. Danger zones surrounding a school bus; e. Procedures for safely boarding and leaving a school bus;

f. Procedures for safe vehicle lane crossing; and g. School bus evacuation and other emergency procedures.

2. Students in kindergarten through grade 6 who are (1) transported by school bus and (2) enrolled during the first or second week of school must receive the school bus safety training by the end of the third week of school.

3. Students in grades 7 through 10 who have not previously received school

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bus training and are (1) transported by school bus and (2) enrolled during the first or second week of school will receive the school bus safety training

or receive bus safety instruction materials by the end of the sixth week of school.

4. Students in kindergarten through grade 10 who (1) enroll in the district after the second week of school; (2) are transported by school bus, and (3) have not received training in their previous school district will undergo school bus

safety training or receive bus safety instructional materials within four weeks of their first day of attendance.

5. Students in kindergarten through grade 3 will receive school bus safety training two times during the school year.

6. The district will conduct a school bus evacuation drill for all student riders at least once during the school year.

B. Parent and Guardian Responsibilities

1. Review the district’s student bus rider responsibilities (Appendix I) with your

child(ren); 2. Support safe bus riding and walking practices; 3. Recognize students are responsible for their actions;

3. Communicate safety concerns to building administrators; 4. Monitor bus stops, when possible; 5. Have your child(ren) to the bus stop five minutes before the bus arrives;

6. Have your child(ren) properly dressed for the weather; and 7. Have a plan in case the bus is late.

C. Student Conduct on Buses and Consequences for Misbehavior 1. Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right.

2. The district’s student behavior policies, guidelines and rules are in effect for

all students on school buses, including nonpublic school students.

3. Consequences for school bus or bus stop misbehavior will be imposed by

the district in accordance with the discipline guidelines developed by the

district. 4. Consequences for misbehavior may include suspension of bus privileges.

D. Procedures for Reporting Student Misbehavior

1. Any concerns regarding student misbehavior should be reported to the building principal or the district transportation supervisor. The bus driver will report student misbehavior to the school district’s transportation office.

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2. The district’s transportation office will report the student misbehavior to the appropriate building administrator.

3. Misbehavior may be reported to local law enforcement in accordance with

the district’s discipline guidelines.

4. Records of school bus or bus stop misbehavior will be forwarded to the

individual school building and will be retained in the same manner as other

student discipline records.

E. Bus drivers perform posttrip inspections to check for any children or items left

behind.

IV. Emergency Procedures

A. When possible, a bus driver or his or her supervisor will call “911” or the local

emergency phone number in the event of a serious emergency.

B. A bus driver’s main responsibility is the safety and well-being of his or her

students.

C. A bus driver will adhere to the standards set forth in the Minnesota School Bus

Driver’s Handbook: A Guide to Safe School Bus Transportation in Minnesota

and transportation department policies regarding emergency situations. D. All bus drivers will be trained in basic first-aid procedures.

E. Bus drivers assigned to routes serving students with disabilities are trained on

the proper methods for assisting students with a disability including, but not

limited to, assisting disabled students on and off the bus when necessary for their safe ingress and egress from the bus and ensuring that protective safety devices are in use and fastened properly.

F. Emergency health information is maintained on the school bus for students

requiring special transportation services because of their disability. The

information includes:

1. Student’s name and address;

2. Nature of the student’s disabilities; 3. Emergency health care information; and 4. Names and telephone numbers of the student’s physician, parents or

guardians. V. Provision of Transportation

A. The district will provide transportation to students in accordance with state and

federal laws. When transportation is provided, the scheduling of routes,

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transportation-related matters are in the sole discretion, control, and management of the district.

B. Upon the request of a parent or guardian, the district will provide transportation

to and from school for all resident students who reside two miles or more from

the school, except for those students whose transportation privileges have been suspended.

C. The district may, at its discretion, provide transportation to and from school for any other student, at the expense of the district, for a purpose deemed appropriate by the school board.

D. The parent or guardian may designate a day care facility, respite care facility,

the residence of a relative, or the residence of a person chosen by the parent

or guardian as the address of the student for transportation purposes. The address must be in the attendance area of the assigned school and meet all other eligibility requirements.

E. Only students assigned to the school bus by the school district are transported

by the district. The number of students or other authorized passengers

transported in a school bus shall not be more than the legal capacity for the bus.

F. Upon the request of a parent or guardian, the district will provide transportation to a nonresident student within the district borders at the same level of services as the district provides to its resident students.

G. The district will reasonably accommodate the transportation needs of a student

with a disability in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

H. The district will provide homeless students with transportation services in

accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

I. The district may charge fees for transportation of students to and from school

when authorized by state law. If the district charges fees for transportation, the

district must develop guidelines to ensure no student is denied transportation due to inability to pay.

J. The district may charge reasonable fees for transportation to and from postsecondary institutions for students enrolled under the postsecondary enrollment options program.

VI. Nonpublic School Students

A. The district will provide equal transportation within the school district for all students to any school when the district deems transportation is necessary because of distance or traffic conditions and as provided in state law.

B. The district will transport a district-resident, nonpublic-school student to the

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district boundary where the distance from the nonpublic school student’s residence to the district boundary is the same or less than the district

transports its students within the district. C. When transportation is provided; the scheduling of routes, the manner and

method of transportation, control and discipline of the transported students, and all other transportation-related matters are in the sole discretion, control and management of the district.

VII. Extracurricular Transportation

A. Arrangement of Transportation District administration determines whether to provide transportation for

extracurricular activities. This determination includes:

1. The decision to provide transportation;

2. The type, method, and manner of transportation; 3. The scheduling and coordination of transportation; 4. All other transportation arrangements and decisions; and

5. Informing employees involved with extracurricular activities of the arrangements and decisions.

B. The district may charge fees for transportation of students to and from extracurricular activities conducted at locations other than school, when attendance is optional.

C. An employee, who is not an administrator, will not arrange, schedule or

coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities, unless specifically

directed to and approved by an administrator. D. If the district makes no arrangements for extracurricular transportation,

participating students must arrange for their own transportation.

VIII. Employee Use of Personal Vehicles

A. An employee must not use a personal vehicle to transport a student, however,

an employee may make appropriate transportation arrangements when

emergency situations arise. If an emergency situation arises, the relevant facts and circumstances must be reported to district administration as soon as possible.

B. In a nonemergency situation, an employee must get written approval from

district administration before transporting a student in a nondistrict vehicle.

The district administration has the sole discretion to make a final determination as to the appropriate use of a personal vehicle to transport a student.

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C. Any personal vehicle used to transport students must be properly registered and insured.

IX. Operating Rules and Procedures

A. School buses are operated in accordance with state and federal laws, procedures contained in the Minnesota School Bus Driver’s Handbook: A Guide to Safe School Bus Transportation in Minnesota, and transportation

department policies. B. Diesel Exhaust Fumes

1. Bus drivers must minimize, to the extent practical, the idling of school bus

engines and exposure of children to diesel exhaust fumes.

2. To the extent practical, the district will designate school bus loading and

unloading zones at a sufficient distance from school air-intake systems to

avoid diesel fumes from being drawn into the systems. C. Use of Cell Phones or Other Mobile Devices

1. An employee may not operate a district vehicle while using a cellular phone

or other mobile device when the vehicle is in motion or students are located

on the vehicle, except in the event of a serious emergency. 2. In the event of a serious emergency, the employee must stop the vehicle to

operate the cellular phone or other mobile device, unless the serious emergency prevents stopping the vehicle.

X. Use of Type III Vehicles

A. The district may use Type III vehicles to transport students in compliance with

this policy and state and federal law. Students riding in Type III vehicles must receive student safety training.

B. For district purposes, a Type III vehicle is:

1. A passenger car, station wagon, van or bus with a capacity of 10 or less

persons; 2. Has a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less; 3. Driven by a qualified employee or contracted agent of the district to transport

student(s) for nonscheduled or nonregular transportation; and 4. Properly insured and registered to the district.

C. Qualified Driver of Type III Vehicle

1. A qualified driver of a Type III vehicle must be an employee or agent of the

district who possess a Class A, B, C or D license. If the driver does not have a school bus endorsement, the driver must:

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a. Be an employee or contracted agent of the district;

b. Complete annual training and certification; and c. Have a background check that satisfies state requirements.

2. If the qualified driver is not employed by the district solely for providing transportation services to students, the employee is exempt from the following requirements of other district vehicle drivers:

a. Physical examination; and b. Preemployment drug and alcohol testing.

XI. Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance

A. District vehicles will be maintained in safe operating condition through a systematic, preventive maintenance and inspection program.

B. All district vehicles are inspected in accordance with state and federal laws. C. A copy of the current daily pretrip inspection report is carried on the bus by the

bus driver. Daily pretrip inspections are maintained in accordance with the district’s record retention schedule. Prompt reports of defects to be immediately corrected will be submitted.

D. Bus drivers perform daily posttrip inspections to check for vandalism.

XII. Bus Driver Duties and Responsibilities A. All district bus drivers receive departmental training and must demonstrate the

skills and knowledge to transport students in a safe and legal manner. Bus drivers have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Safely operate the school bus; 2. Understand student behavior, including issues related to students with

disabilities;

3. Ensure orderly conduct of students of the bus, and handle incidents of misconduct appropriately;

4. Know and understand relevant laws, rules of the road, and district policies;

5. Handle emergency situations; 6. Safely load and unload students; 7. Perform required inspections; and

8. Demonstrate proficiency in first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.

XIII. Transportation Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities

The transportation supervisor coordinates district transportation and has the day-

to-day responsibility for student safety. The transportation supervisor duties include, but are not limited to:

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A. Implementing district transportation policies, appendices and procedures;

B. Ensuring district policy and appendices conform with state and federal law;

C. Reviewing the bus safety training program of each school site to determine that the programs comply with district policy and state law;

D. Communicating student misbehavior to building administrators; E. Reporting misbehavior occurring on the bus or near loading/unloading areas

and causing an immediate and substantial danger to the student or surrounding persons or property to local law enforcement;

F. Certifying, as required by law, that each bus driver employed by the district has received the required training and that each bus driver has been evaluated and meets the required bus driver training competencies; and

G. Determine that district school buses meet the standards and equipment

requirements of state law.

Any questions regarding student transportation or this policy may be addressed to the district’s transportation supervisor.

XIV. Student Transportation Safety Committee

The district may establish a student transportation safety committee. The chairperson of the student transportation safety committee is the school district’s transportation supervisor. Membership in the committee may include parents,

district administrators, school bus drivers, local law enforcement officials, other school district employees, or representatives from other units of local government.

Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 123B.88 (Independent School Districts; Transportation)

Minn. Stat. § 123B.885 (Diesel School Buses; Operation of Engine; Parking) Minn. Stat. § 123B.90 (School Bus Safety Training) Minn. Stat. § 123B.91 (School District Bus Safety Responsibilities)

Minn. Stat. § 169.443 (Safety of School Children; Bus Driver’s Duties) Minn. Stat. § 169.446, Subd. 2 (Driver Training Programs) Minn. Stat. § 169.451 (Inspecting School and Head Start Buses; Rules; Misdemeanor)

Minn. Stat. § 169.454 (Type III Vehicle Standards) Minn. Stat. § 169.4582 (Reportable Offense on School Buses) Minn. Rules Parts 7470.1000-7470.1700 (School Bus Inspection)

42 U.S.C. § 11432

Policy INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 adopted: 1/10/11 Edina, Minnesota

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Appendix I

STUDENT BUS RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES Edina Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable riding experience

for its bus riders. Edina Public Schools’ transportation department is responsible for the safety of its riders while they are on the school bus.

Parents or guardians are responsible for the safety of their student(s) until they are on the school bus. The district's student bus rider responsibilities section has been established by the district. Please review this information and discuss it with your

child(ren). This information is being provided so that your child(ren) will clearly understand bus behavior expectations. Riding the school bus is a privilege that can be revoked if a student chooses not to comply with the rules for bus riders.

Bus Schedules: Bus schedules are mailed to each home in early August. In the event there is a question about the bus route, please contact the transportation department at

952-848-4979 between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm; calls before or after these times will be referred to voicemail for further instructions. In the event a route change is requested that may impact other riders, you will be asked to complete a bus route

request form. The transportation department reviews all requests to make appropriate changes. These forms are available by calling your school office.

Student Safety Training: All students will receive school bus safety training and testing in the fall. This training and testing is in compliance with state law. The training and testing will be completed within the first three weeks of school for grades K-3, and within

the first six weeks for students in grades 4-10. In addition, many schools complete a number of ongoing bus safety education sessions throughout the school year.

Reserved Seating – Grades K-9: During the first two weeks of school, students will have the opportunity to choose where and with whom they would like to sit. At the first two weeks, a seating chart will be recorded. Students are to sit in the same seat every

day, both to and from school. Changes can be made by the driver due to discipline or safety issues. If at any time a student is no longer comfortable with his or her seat assignment, he or she can talk to the driver. Any other concerns may be addressed by

calling the transportation department. Rider Transfers – Grades K-12: State law mandates that ridership on a bus cannot

exceed its capacity. Due to the high ridership on most buses, the transportation department will continue the policy of not allowing rider transfers – students who are not regularly scheduled to ride that bus. The district endorses this policy for the safety of

each student and to ensure that each student has a seat on the bus. Students will not be permitted to ride another bus unless it is necessary for purposes that have been preapproved by the supervisor of transportation and building principal (e.g. childcare

needs, regularly scheduled lessons). Our goal is to provide a safe and effective transportation service, not to complicate transportation situations for parents and students.

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Student Bus Rider Responsibilities

The district’s goal is to provide safe and enjoyable transportation for our students. This occurs when we work in cooperation with students, parents, teachers, and drivers. For

the safety of all riders, please review the following rider responsibilities with your child(ren) before the school year begins.

A. Going to the Bus Stop

1. Use sidewalks where provided.

2. If there are no sidewalks, walk single file on the left shoulder of the street facing traffic.

3. Cross streets only at corners.

4. Use a direct route, but avoid crossing yards or empty lots. 5. Arrive at your bus stop no more than five minutes before the scheduled stop.

The bus driver cannot wait for late students.

6. Be aware of suspicious individuals on foot or in motor vehicles. Report these persons to your bus driver or school principal. Even if you have missed the bus, do not accept rides from strangers.

B. Waiting at the Bus Stop

1. Wait away from the traffic. Stay at least five feet off the road or street. 2. Respect the property of others while waiting at the bus stop. Do not pick flowers,

disturb shrubs, throw stones or snowballs, litter, etc.

3. Use appropriate language at all times. 4. Respect other students by not pushing, shoving or fighting. 5. Stay back from the street until the bus is actually stopped. A push at the middle

or end of the line can send the front person into the bus or under its wheels. 6. Older students should be helpful to younger ones. 7. The district’s student behavior policies, guidelines, and rules are enforceable

while a student waits at the bus stop.

C. Boarding the Bus

1. Wait until the bus has stopped and the door is opened before starting to board. 2. Board the bus single file.

3. Continue to show respect for others by not pushing or shoving. 4. Use the handrail to keep from slipping, falling, or tripping. 5. Greet the bus driver.

6. Move directly to your seat and sit down. 7. Put large items (e.g. musical instrument, packages) in seat area or under the

seat, but not in the aisle.

D. Riding on the Bus

1. Follow all district policies and school rules. 2. Follow the bus driver's instructions.

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3. Remain in your seat until the bus arrives at your stop. 4. Speak in a quiet voice. Your voice should not be heard above others.

5. Keep hands, feet, and objects inside the bus. 6. Do not throw objects inside the bus or out the window. 7. Do not use profanity, including words or gestures.

8. Do not tease or harass others. 9. Do not eat, drink, chew gum, or spit.

10. Do not vandalize the bus.

11. Use the proper door for entering and exiting. Nonemergency use of the emergency door is not tolerated.

E. Getting Off the Bus

1. Wait for the bus to be completely stopped and the door to be opened before

standing up. 2. Stay respectful of others – no shoving or pushing. 3. Walk five big steps away from the bus, turn and look at the bus driver.

4. Wait until the bus is at least a half a block away before proceeding home. 5. Do not go in back of or underneath the bus for any reason.

F. Student Consequences for Misbehavior 1. Riding on a school bus in a privilege, not a right.

2. The district’s student behavior policies, guidelines, and rules are in effect for all students on school buses and while at bus stops.

3. If misbehavior occurs, the bus driver will give the student an assertive warning.

4. If misbehavior continues, the bus driver will complete a bus incident report for students and report the conduct to the transportation supervisor. The transportation supervisor will report the conduct to the building administrator.

The building administrator will contact the parent/guardian. Consequences will be administered in accordance with the district’s discipline policy.

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Appendix II

BUS INCIDENT REPORT

Your child has been given the following consequences for his or her behavior. Consequences will be administered in accordance with the district’s discipline policy.

Based on the severity of a student’s conduct, more serious consequences may be imposed at any time. Depending on the nature of the offense, consequences such as suspension or expulsion from school also may result from school bus or bus stop

misconduct in accordance with the district’s discipline policy. Note: When any student goes 60 transportation days without a report, the student’s

consequences may start over at the first offense, at the discretion of the district. Kindergarten through Grade 5:

_____First Offense: The driver has given your student a verbal warning,

and a bus incident report sent to parents.

Your child has been assigned an alternate seat: (select one) Yes or No

_____Second Offense: One-day bus suspension. _____Third Offense: Three-day bus suspension; conference with student,

parent, school, driver and transportation. _____Fourth Offense: Five-day bus suspension.

_____Fifth Offense: Loss of bus riding privileges for the remainder of the

school year.

Grade 6 through Grade 12:

_____First Offense: The driver has given your student a verbal warning,

and a bus incident report sent to parents.

Your child has been assigned an alternate seat: (select one) Yes or No

_____Second Offense: One to three-day bus suspension; conference with

student, parent, school, driver and transportation.

_____Third Offense: Five to ten-day bus suspension.

_____Fourth Offense: Loss of bus riding privileges for the remainder of the school year.

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Appendix III

BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TRAINING

I. Qualifications A. School bus drivers must have a valid Class A, B or C Minnesota driver’s license

with a school bus endorsement. A person possessing a valid driver’s license, without a school bus endorsement, may drive a Type III vehicle set forth by this policy and its appendices.

B. The district will conduct mandatory drug and alcohol testing of all bus drivers

and bus driver applicants in accordance with state and federal law.

C. A school bus driver who has a commercial driver’s license and who is convicted

of (1) a criminal offense; (2) a serious traffic violation, or (3) violating any other

state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation, will notify the Minnesota Division of Driver and Vehicle Services of the conviction within 30 days of the conviction and notify the district within five days

of the conviction. For purposes of the above paragraph, a “serious traffic violation” means a

conviction of any of the following offenses:

1. Excessive speeding, involving any single offense for any speed of 15 miles

per hour or more above the posted speed limit; 2. Reckless driving;

3. Improper or erratic traffic lane changes;

4. Following the vehicle ahead too closely; 5. A violation of state or local law, relating to motor vehicle traffic control,

arising in connection with a fatal accident; or 6. Driving a commercial vehicle without obtaining a commercial driver’s license

or without having a commercial driver’s license in the driver’s possession.

D. A school bus driver who has (1) a Minnesota commercial driver’s license

suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the state of Minnesota or any other state or jurisdiction; and (2) who loses the right to operate or disqualified from operating a commercial vehicle for any period will notify the district of the

suspension, revocation, cancellation, lost privilege, or disqualification. The driver will notify the district before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of the suspension, revocation, cancellation, lost

privilege, or disqualification. The notification to the district must be provided to the transportation supervisor in writing.

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E. An employee who operates a Type III vehicle and who sustains a conviction as described in paragraph C must report the conviction to the person’s employer

within five days of the date of the conviction. The notification to the district must be provided to the transportation supervisor in writing. This provision does not apply to a school district employee whose normal duties do not

include operating a Type III vehicle. F. A bus driver or an employee who operates a Type II vehicle must report to the

transportation supervisor all traffic violations tickets received from a police officer within five days of receipt.

II. Bus Drivers’ Responsibilities

A. General Operating Rules

1. School buses must be operated in accordance with state traffic and school

bus safety laws; the procedures contained in the Minnesota School Bus

Driver’s Handbook: A Guide to Safe School Bus Transportation in Minnesota; and transportation department policies.

2. A bus driver’s main responsibility is the safety and well-being of his or her students.

3. Bus drivers must minimize, to the extent practical, the idling of school bus engines and exposure of children to diesel exhaust fumes.

4. A bus driver may not operate a school bus while communicating over, or otherwise operating, a cellular phone or personal mobile device for personal reasons, whether hand-held or hands free, when the vehicle is in motion.

For purposes of this paragraph, “school bus” has the meaning defined by

state statute. In addition, “school bus” also includes Type III vehicles when

driven by employees or agents of the school district. “Cellular phone” means a cellular, analog, wireless or digital telephone

capable of sending or receiving telephone or text messages without an access line for service.

B. Other Responsibilities

1. Daily pretrip and posttrip inspections are performed by the bus driver. Bus

drivers must perform posttrip inspections to check for any riders or items left behind after each route or trip.

2. No bus rider will be allowed to stand when the bus is in motion. 3. No bus rider may be in the aisle or on the loading door step while the bus is

in motion.

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4. The bus driver must wear a seat belt at all times whenever the bus is in

motion, regardless of whether riders are on board. 5. The bus driver must follow all railroad crossing procedures in accordance

with state and federal law. 6. The bus driver will adjust the speed of the bus as conditions warrant. These

conditions may include traffic, road conditions, and/or weather. 7. The bus driver will never move a bus with the loading door open.

8. The bus driver must ensure that the emergency door and aisle are free from

objects.

9. The bus driver will follow district loading and unloading procedures. When

loading or unloading students at school, the driver will pull up to the bus in

front as close as possible to ensure that students do not walk between buses. Bus drivers must give greater priority to the loading and unloading procedure than to distractions inside the bus.

a. Loading Procedures

i. Activate the amber eight-way lights 300 feet prior to stopping, if over 35 mph, and 100 feet, if under 35 mph, before stopping to warn other vehicles that the bus is going to stop in the lane of traffic. Slow

gradually and stop in the roadway. If students start to move towards the bus, stop moving. Check rear view mirror.

ii. Put the gear shift in neutral. Open the service door a crack to turn on the alternately flashing red lights and activate the stop arm. Make sure traffic is stopped.

iii. Open the loading door, greet students, and motion them to board the

bus. Count the students as you pull up and make sure that the same

number board the bus. iv. Students should never cross in front of the bus; they should cross the

street before the bus arrives at the bus stop. The stop arm is only used to stop the traffic, not to let students cross.

v. When all students are loaded, check the rear view mirror to make sure everyone is seated. Start the bus in motion only after all students are properly seated.

b. Unloading Procedures

i. Activate the amber eight-way lights 300 feet prior to stopping, if over 35 mph, and 100 feet, if under 35 mph. Stop in the traffic lane away

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from the curb and 10 feet before an intersection. Check the rear view mirror.

ii. Put the gear shift in neutral. Check to make sure that all traffic is

coming to a stop. Make sure all students remain seated until the bus

has stopped completely. iii. Open the service door a crack to turn on the alternately flashing red

lights and activate the stop arm. Make sure traffic is stopped. iv. Make another visual and mirror check to make sure that all traffic has

come to a stop, then open the door and allow the students to exit the bus.

v. Count all students as they exit the bus. If you have a large number of students exiting at a stop, look to see what the last student going down the steps is wearing, and watch that student. When that

student is safely away from the bus, the remaining students should be also. Students should never cross in front of the bus. Students should wait in a group together away from the bus. When the bus is

about half a block away, the students may cross. It is felt that if a student must cross in front of the bus, a bus driver must check with the supervisor of transportation to obtain approval.

vi. Visually check the location of all students outside the bus again

before setting the bus into motion. Before accelerating, check the

crossover mirror one last time. vii. Close the loading door and allow traffic to proceed. Slowly pull away

from the stop. Keep checking the mirrors until out of the danger zone. Once out of the danger zone, a bus driver can accelerate to a normal speed and continue on to the next stop.

10. When coming to a stop behind other vehicles, the bus driver will stay back

far enough to visually see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of the bus.

11. When a stoplight turns green, the bus driver will wait two seconds, look left

and then right to ensure traffic is stopped before accelerating the bus

through the intersections. 12. All bus drivers must submit prompt reports of defects that need to be

corrected.

C. Emergency Situations

1. Handling Accidents

A bus driver must take the following actions after an accident:

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a. Call the transportation department office immediately.

b. Report the following information: i. Bus number;

ii. Location (Specific streets and cross streets);

iii. Who is involved and what kind of assistance is needed (e.g., police, fire, ambulance). Police will be called to every accident; and

iv. Number of students on board, from which school, and if there are any injures.

c. Procedure to follow after reporting the accident: i. Turn off engine. Leave ignition on so two-way radio can be used.

ii. Activate four-way hazard lights. Turn off eight-way master switch.

Set the parking brake.

iii. Check each passenger again for injuries. Check for injuries outside

of the bus. Update base as to any new information.

iv. Keep all passengers inside the bus unless there is obvious danger of

fire, such as a fuel spill or a traffic hazard, which might contribute to a

second accident. If evacuation is necessary, take passengers at least 100 feet away from the bus to safety and keep them in a group.

v. Place triangles to warn other traffic. Place one triangle in front, 100 feet from the bus. Place two triangles in back, one 50 feet from the left tire and parallel to the side of the bus, and the other 50 feet

behind the first one. vi. Take names and telephone numbers of all riders who were inside the

bus at the time of the accident. vii. If an accident happens on a field trip after 4:15 p.m. when the

transportation department is closed, follow all the same procedures and, as soon as possible, notify someone from the transportation department of the accident using the emergency numbers provided.

viii. Do not move the bus unless a law enforcement officer advises

otherwise. If there is something mechanically wrong, do not move

the bus until the mechanic arrives. ix. Get the name, address, telephone number and insurance information

of the other driver involved.

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x. Complete all accident reports required by the transportation department and state law, if necessary.

2. Severe Weather or Tornadoes

It will be the driver's responsibility in severe weather to see that the students on the bus get off at their regular stops, if safe. If the bus stop is far from home, the driver should be sure the child will be able to walk home safely.

If the civil defense siren is sounding and the bus is at or close to the school, the driver should return to school and the students should use the school as

a place of shelter. If the bus is on the road and the civil defense siren is sounded, the driver should immediately pull the bus over in a safe spot. If a tornado is spotted, the bus driver must guide the students in exiting the bus

and seeking cover immediately in a nearby building or low area.

3. Fire

In the event of a fire, the first priority is to evacuate the bus. Bus drivers will make certain that riders are safe before attempting to put out the fire.

4. Injuries/Medical Emergencies

Bus drivers will be familiar with first aid and CPR procedures. Drivers should first contact the dispatcher to call 911 in the case of serious injuries. Drivers should administer proper first aid in accordance with their training

and level of ability. In the event an injured passenger is taken to the hospital, the driver will record the student’s name and the name of the hospital where the student is taken.

5. Cold Weather Stop

If a bus driver is stuck in snow or stalled in cold weather, the driver should call for assistance and wait for help. The bus driver should avoid relying on the engine to provide heat for the driver and passengers as long as

possible. If it is necessary to run the engine to provide heat, the driver will make sure the exhaust pipe is clear of snow, open windows for ventilation, and check riders frequently for headaches or drowsiness.

6. Dangerous Weapon

If a bus driver observes or learns that a rider may have a dangerous weapon on the bus, he or she should remain calm and call for assistance using a predetermined code. The driver should give the location of the bus

to the dispatcher, continue the route, and wait for assistance. The driver should not inform the passenger suspected of having the weapon that he/she knows of the weapon.

III. School Bus Driver Training and Evaluation

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A. Orientation

All new school bus drivers are provided with pre-service training, including in vehicle (actual driving) instruction, before transporting students and will meet

the competency testing specified in state law and policy.

B. Annual In-Service Training

All school bus drivers shall receive in-service training annually. The school district will retain on file record of this training. All bus drivers operating a Type

III vehicle will be provided with annual training and certification as set forth in state law and policy.

Annual training and certification include, but are not limited to: 1. Safe operation of district vehicles;

2. Understanding student behavior, including issues relating to serving

students with disabilities;

3. Encouraging orderly conduct of students on the bus;

4. Handling incidents of student misconduct;

5. Knowing and understanding relevant laws, rules of the road, and

district policies; 6. Handling emergency situations;

7. Proper use of seat belts and child safety restraints; and

8. Performance of pretrip inspections.

Bus drivers will be trained in accordance with the transportat ion department’s

plan (see the district’s bus driver manual). The bus driver manual defines the requirements, duties and procedures to be followed by all bus drivers employed by the district. Each driver will receive a copy of the manual, and a copy will be

available in each school, the district office, and the transportation office.

C. Other Required Training

All school bus drivers are required to successfully complete the following annual training:

Rules and procedures 8.0 hours OSHA (Blood-born pathogens) 1.0 hours

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 4.0 hours Red Cross (first aid) 2.5 hours

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All drivers will also be required to successfully complete an annual driver's

evaluation to determine that the driver meets the requirements of state law.

D. Evaluation

School bus drivers with a Class D license will be evaluated annually and all other bus drivers will be assessed periodically for the following competencies:

1. Safely operate the type of school bus the driver will be driving;

2. Understand student behavior, including issues relating to students with disabilities;

3. Ensure orderly conduct of students on the bus and handling incidents of misconduct appropriately;

4. Know and understand relevant laws, rules of the road, and local school bus safety policies;

5. Handle emergency situations; and 6. Safely load and unload students.

The evaluation must include completion of an individual “school bus driver evaluation form” (road test evaluation) as contained in the Model School Bus

Driver Training Manual.

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FOR INFORMATION


SUBJECT: EDINA DECA TO STATE CONFERENCE IN MINNEAPOLIS

In conformity with Policy 538, the following trip to attend the DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) State Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 6-8, 2011, has been approved by the high school administration.

Students will miss two days of school.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Sun., March 6 11:00 am –12:30 pm Conference registration; hotel check-in

1:30 – 5:00 pm State-only events 3:00 – 5:00 pm Economics in Marketing – Exam portion 6:00 – 6:45 pm Opening recognition session

7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Series and Team Decision Making tests and briefings

9:30 –10:30 pm Ad Campaign and Tech Sales tests and

briefings 8:30 –11:15 pm Dance, Quiz Bowl

Mon., March 7 8:00 am – 5:00 pm All Series preliminaries/finals and Management Decision Making preliminaries

7:30 – 9:30 pm Preliminary awards – Series events

9:30 – 11:45 pm Entertainment and Quiz Bowl

Tues., March 8 8:00 am – 12:00 pm State and Management Decision Making

finals 4:00 – 6:45 pm Grand awards session and hotel check-out

DECA is a cocurricular, student-centered organization specifically designed to provide activities that will motivate secondary students to learn marketing, management and entrepreneurial competencies that will prepare them to

become skilled, employable workers and students in the field of marketing. Forty-five students will be attending the conference. The conference will be held

at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis; however, the team will stay at the Doubletree Hotel at 1101 LaSalle Avenue in Minneapolis. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hotel. The total cost per

student will be $150. All of the students raised money for the competitions through fundraisers (DECAfe). Chaperones will include Edina High School staff Ryan Gallagher and Ben Burgum and parents Kathy Asgrimson and Marcia May.

All chaperones will have background checks.

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