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Agenda Independent School District 279 School Board

Regular Meeting Educational Service Center - Board Room,

11200 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove Tuesday, May 04, 2010

8:00 PM

Our mission is to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Agenda

Agenda Items Call to Order and Roll Call

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Additions to Agenda

3. Acceptance of Agenda

4. Audience Opportunity to Address the School Board

5. Superintendent's Report - Susan Hintz

6. School Board Reports

7. Mission Forward Update - Mark Fournier/Linda Yang

8. Presentation: District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC) Report - Kate

Maguire

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9. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 2010 27

B. Verified Accounts Payable dated May 4, 2010 32

C. Personnel 37

D. Student Trips 39

E. Approval: Track Resurfacing Bid Award 41

F. Approval: Boiler Equipment Bid Award 42

G. Resolution: Proposing to place Rebecca Cranston on Unrequested Leave

of Absence

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H. Approval: Tennis Court Resurfacing Bid Award 50

10. Action Items

A. Gifts to the District totaling $45,178.55 51

11. Informational Items

A. Announcements

To accommodate individuals with disabilities, this material will be made available in alternative formats such as large print , Braille or cassette tape upon request. If you need auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in or attend a district activity, call your local school or the school district at least seventy- two (72) hours in advance (two-week notice preferred). Members of the public can view and download School Board meeting notices and regular meeting agendas and materials from the district Web site, www.district279.org , under “About Us School Board.”

1. School Board Work Session. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 6:00 PM. Forum

Room, Educational Service Center. Open to the Public.

2. Regular School Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 8:00 PM,

Board Room, Educational Service Center. Open to the Public.

12. Adjournment

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Independent School District 279 Osseo Area Schools

Final Report and Recommendations of the

District Planning Advisory Council

To the Superintendent and Board of Education

2009-2010

4-28-10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Membership Lists ............................................................................................................. 1

Section 1: Final Report and Recommendations of the District Planning Advisory Council

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4

High Priority District Planning Advisory Council Recommendations for 2010-2011

A. Achievement & Evaluation ................................................................................... 5

B. Program Assessment & Review ........................................................................... 6

C. Student Services ................................................................................................. 7

Section 2: Progress Toward Achievement of 2008-2009 recommendations




Section 3: Subcommittee Reports




Section 4: Work Calendar .............................................................................................. 19

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2009-10 Membership List

Parents:

Basswood Elementary......... Jennifer Smith

Birch Grove Elementary ..... No representation

Cedar Island Elementary ..... No representation

Crest View Elementary ........ No representation

Edinbrook Elementary ......... Amy Gibson

Elm Creek Elementary ........ Robin Dolan

Elm Creek Elementary ........ Laura Reavis

Fair Oaks Elementary.......... No representation

Fernbrook Elementary ......... Karen Kieser

Garden City Elementary ...... No representation

Oak View Elementary .......... No representation

Palmer Lake Elementary ..... No representation

Park Brook Elementary ....... No representation

Rice Lake Elementary ......... Greg Hulne

Rice Lake Elementary ........ Becky Swartz

Rice Lake Elementary ......... Danielle Carter

Rush Creek ......................... Shannon Heim

Weaver Lake Elementary .... Jacki Girtz

Woodland Elementary ......... Jen Hale

Zanewood Elementary ......... No representation

Brooklyn Junior High ........... Marjorie Holmes

Brooklyn Junior High ........... Kathy Frederickson

Maple Grove Junior High ..... Diane Dahle-Koch

Maple Grove Junior High ..... Tom Laughlin

North View Junior High ........ No representation

Osseo Junior High ............... No representation

Osseo Senior High .............. No representation

Maple Grove Senior High .... Brenda Troiani

Park Center Senior High ...... No representation

Students:

Geoff Cohn – OSH

Kemea Kouvovin – PCSH

Easha Narayan – MGSH

Ayushi Narayan – MGSH

Nhut Phan – PCSH

Alicia Stromberg – PCSH

Tim Truong – PCSH

Maysy Yang – PCSH

School Board:

Lin Myszkowski

Community:

Lisa Berglund

Pam Paulsen

Sara Ferber

Staff:

Eric Schneider

Ann Kern

Sharon Meyerring

Don Pascoe

Cari Jo Kiffmeyer

Wendy Biallas-Odell

Lorilee Andreini

Christine Voightlander

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2009-2010 Steering Committee Membership

Brenda Troiani, co-chair Greg Hulne, co-chair

Eric Schneider Don Pascoe

Kathy Frederickson

SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Program Assessment & Review

Eric Schneider, Director

Wendy Biallas-Odell

Danielle Carter

Robin Dolan

Jen Hale

Shannon Helm

Marjorie Holmes

Greg Hulne

Tom Laughlin

Easha Narayan

Laura Reavis

Jennifer Smith

Alicia Stromberg

Becky Swartz

Tim Truong

Student Services

Sharon Meyerring, Director

Ann Kern, Assistant Director

Lorilee Andreini

Sara Ferber

Kathy Frederickson

Kemea Kouvovin

Lin Myszkowski

Easha Narayan

Nhut Phan

Brenda Troiani

Maysy Yang

Achievement & Evaluation

Don Pascoe, Director

Lisa Berglund

Geoff Cohn

Diane Dahle-Koch

Amy Gibson

Jacki Girtz

Karen Kieser

Cari Jo Kiffmeyer

Ayushi Narayan

Pam Paulsen

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SECTION 1

Final Report and Recommendations of the District Planning Advisory Council

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Final Report and Recommendations of the

District Planning Advisory Council

2009-10 I. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the District Planning Advisory Council is to assure community-school cooperation in setting

improvement goals, evaluating progress toward meeting annual objectives and in reporting of findings and

recommendations to the entire school community.

The major functions of the Council are listed under Board Policy 651 – Community-School Cooperation in

Setting Goals, Evaluating Program and Planning Implementation in the Instructional Program: District

Planning Advisory Council, as follows:

A. To periodically review and recommend revisions in District policies pertaining to:

1. the Mission of the District;

2. measurable achievement objectives;

3. required and elective District-wide instructional programs;

4. extracurricular activities;

5. required components of District-wide programs;

6. procedures for evaluating progress toward District instructional goals; and

7. procedures for reporting progress toward District instructional goals.

B. To annually participate in the:

1. evaluation of progress toward achievement objectives representing District instructional goals;

2. development of annual objectives for improving student achievement;

3. development of annual program and staff development plans for meeting the above objectives;

4. evaluation of progress toward annual objectives; and

5. reporting of findings and recommendations to the entire school community.

The work calendar of the District Planning Advisory Council during the 2009-2010 school year was

guided by the provisions of Board Policy 651. The Council’s bylaws directed its internal operations.

In accordance with the aforementioned policy and procedures, the District Planning Advisory Council

submits this annual report and recommendations for the instructional improvement plan for the next

school year to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education.

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II. 2009-10 HIGH PRIORITY DISTRICT PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Each subcommittee identified and considered a set of objectives. The full set of objectives considered is contained in Section 3, Subcommittee Reports. The eight high priority recommendations are listed below.

ACHIEVEMENT AND EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE

1. Increased Access to Accelerated Math Curriculum We recommend that more students be given access to accelerated (advanced) math options in grades 7 and 8 so that all students have the opportunity to learn at their skill level and reach their potential.

Consider reviewing selection criteria and process (opportunities to accelerate each year).

Selection should be score driven and the number of seats should not be limited.

Consider communicating with all 6th grade families about math options at the junior high. Rationale:

A high percentage of students in the 3rd and 4th quartile, as measured on the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), who are not in High Performance (HP) Math, are not meeting their growth goals. MN State Graduation requirements indicate that beginning with the graduating class of 2015 (8th graders in 2010-2011) students must complete Algebra I credit by the end of 8th grade.

2. Set a Target for Growth on NWEA from Spring to Spring We recommend the district set a target percentage of students making their expected growth on the annual NWEA assessments.

Consider 60% as a target. This appears reasonable considering general trends in the district’s data.

Consider setting the target by ethnicity and grade level. Rationale:

Nationally, growth in schools during any particular year averages 50%. Osseo Public Schools is at or above the 50% average at all levels from 3rd through 8th grade. However, when the data is disaggregated it becomes clear that some schools and grade levels within certain schools see significantly less growth. By setting a target we would be able to help schools pinpoint areas of need and encourage the allocation of resources to those areas.

3. Reduction of the Achievement Gap We recommend the district continue to work towards reduction of the achievement gap through:

Inspiring individual students to reach their full potential.

Improved curriculum and instruction and high expectations for all students to assure they are well prepared.

Comprehensive collaboration with the African American community.

Leveraging assets available within the broader community. Rationale:

Multiple measures show a persistent and growing achievement gap between ethnic groups with the largest gap found between African American and white students. A review of district data shows that although students in all subgroups are growing, growth by African American students tends to be lower than all other ethnic groups.

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PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE

1. Increase implementation of Full Option Science System (FOSS) kits for K-6. We recommend continued use (and increased implementation) of Full Option Science System (FOSS) kits for K-6. This recommendation includes accelerating the ongoing replacement of selected District kits with FOSS kits more relevant to state science standards. Staff development would be needed to effectively implement new resources.

Rationale:

Schools must implement the revised Minnesota Academic Science Standards (MASS) not later than the 2011-12 school year. State standards require banded courses and impact our curriculum with requirements in different grades. In addition, some of the kits currently in place do not meet any science standard. The revised standards will be part of the MCA III assessment, scheduled for the spring of 2012.

2. Effective classroom technology in grades 7-12. We recommend continued support and consideration for effective classroom technology in grades 7-12. We further recommend The District should create a tiered technology classification system (i.e. beginning, intermediate, and advanced) to help clarify site needs and to strategically place resources based on capacity at the site level.

Rationale:

District efforts in this area currently include the Technology Integration and Coordination Team (TICT) Initiative, a highly successful staff development program started in 2005. This initiative provides teachers with tools to transform teaching and learning in their classrooms. TICT teachers choose from equipment including data projector, document camera, voice amplification, interactive whiteboard, video cameras, and other technology resources indicated by science educators or technological developments. To effectively utilize the technology, we must continue to provide training for staff regarding the implementation of content management and delivery. In doing so, it may be advantageous to develop technology pilot sites that would explore new applications.

3. Implement Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) into K-12 Scope and Sequence. We recommend implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) standards into K-12 Scope and Sequence. We further recommend the Board implement the important and necessary staff development related to the integration of STEM implement STEM into K-12 classrooms.

Rationale:

The modification of the former History of Nature and Science strand to its current state, Nature of Science and Engineering emphasizes the need for learning related to the relationship between Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Numerous resources are required to embed this standard into our classrooms. For example, the District should incorporate more programs like Engineering is Elementary (EiE), a research-based curriculum development project focused on creating engineering and technology curriculum units to supplement core science instruction. Each EiE unit is designed to build on and reinforce a science topic through exploration and development of a related technology.

4. Implement Science Notebook Program into K-6 curriculum. (with potential for 7-12) We recommend implementation of a Science Notebook Program into the K-6 curriculum, with potential for 7-12.

Rationale:

Research suggests that the act of writing by its very nature may enhance thinking. Writing demands that the student organize complex thoughts and language in a manner that cements the core knowledge. Student science notebooks give not only stability and permanence to students’ work but also purpose and form. 1 Each student would develop and maintain a permanent notebook containing science curriculum and enrichment writing content. This process would most likely be implemented during the 2012-13 school year.

1 NSTA Report, Dec 2009: Making Notebooks Interactive, page 20.

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STUDENT SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE

1. Based on emerging data, we recommend that all teachers working with English Language Learners (ELLs) have training on use of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model. We further recommend that the SIOP model be implemented in all classrooms with ELLs and other high risk students. The long term goal will be for all teachers to use the SIOP model district wide as applicable.

Rationale:

a. The SIOP model is based on current knowledge and research-based practices for promoting learning with all students, especially ELLs. Critical features of high quality instruction for ELLs are embedded within the SIOP model.

b. Use of the SIOP model increases student access to challenging academic content and required graduation credit opportunities.

c. The recent Minnesota Department of Education 2009-10 ELL Program Review highly recommended the SIOP model for teachers working with ELL students.

d. The SIOP model is currently used in hundreds of schools across the U.S. as well as several other countries.

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SECTION 2

Progress Toward Achievement of 2008-09 District Planning Advisory Council High Priority Recommendations

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III. PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVEMENT OF 2008-09 DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCIL HIGH PRIORITY

RECOMMENDATIONS

ACHIEVEMENT AND EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE

1. We recommend the School Board press the Legislature for reasonable changes in the Graduation Required

Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) testing requirements that will result in graduation standards achievable by ALL students.

Progress:

MN Legislature passed a statute referred to as the “good faith” rule. Graduating seniors in the class of 2009 through the graduating class of 2014 have three chances to pass the GRAD Math test. If they do not pass the test after the third attempt, they are allowed a diploma.

Students may choose to continue to attempt to pass the test, but are not required to for graduation. Transcripts will indicate if students passed the GRAD math or if they were allowed a diploma because they attempted the test three times but did not pass.

The school district continues to follow legislation and hearings in regard to the graduation rules for class of 2015 and beyond.

We expect the state will move to end of course tests for their graduation requirements, and we continue to comment on proposed legislation as it comes out of the governor’s office.

2. We recommend the district work to increase the achievement of mobile students via three routes:

Work collaboratively with neighboring districts to assure student transitions are more efficient. Implement earlier assessment to assure proper student placement. Provide information and connect families to community support in order to reduce mobility and assure more

stability for our students.

Progress:

Schools now have access to the NWEA in the fall, as opposed to just in the spring, so that they can assess students new to the district start the year with us.

The NWEA can be administered in January as a mid-year assessment as a form of progress monitoring. At the elementary level, all students are assessed with a DIBELS (Dibels Oral Reading Fluency) assessment

in reading when they start in many of our buildings. (The DIBELS assessments is used to assess whether the student is reading orally at grade level, students who are found to be below the 50% are generally put into progress monitoring.)

The district continues to work with the state to create a family services center at the district’s enrollment center to cover all of the recommendations listed in the bullets.

3. We recommend the district continue to work towards reduction of the achievement gap through:

Inspiring individual students to reach their full potential. Improved curriculum and instruction and high expectations for all students to assure they are well prepared. Comprehensive collaboration with the African American community. Leveraging assets available within the broader community.

Progress:

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) money (federal stimulus dollars) that the district received late this summer has provided more resources, effort and time in this area. The stimulus dollars came to the district as part of Title I and Special Education.

Through this funding the district was able to hire a Coordinator in Research, Assessment and Accountability that supports data driven decision making as we aim to close the achievement gap.

Additionally, the funding provided for five literacy coaches at the elementary level and we are able to add an additional seven literacy coaches next year. The literacy coaches work with teachers to help them improve individual teaching skills, more effective use of data, implement consistent tiered intervention.

At three elementary sites, Woodland, Garden City and Edinbrook, we are using AIMSweb an online data management tool to progress monitor students in reading.

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The district has provided PBIS – Positive Behavioral Intervention System training for some elementary sties and is part of the state’s PBIS grant.

The district continues its expansion of IB and AP sources and is offering more access to HP courses. The department of teaching and learning has provided professional development on ELF (Efficacious Learner Framework) across the district. We have been meeting with the AAAC to work collaboratively with the African American community. Additionally the district put together a task force referred to as “Mission Forward” with the purpose of thinking about the future of the district, the district was intentional with its collaboration and assured that a variety of voices, perspectives and cultures made up that task force.

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE

1. Create a focused, district-wide effort at early identification and intervention for students in grades K-3 who

are reading below grade level.

Progress:

Five Literacy Coaches were hired in the fall of the 2009-10 school year with the specific task of identifying struggling readers and coaching teachers on the appropriate intervention strategies.

An “Intervention Manual” was introduced in the 2009-10 school year providing assessment tools for teachers to learn more about the reading abilities of their students.

Literacy Coaches were trained in the use of MCA and NWEA data to support their work with classroom teachers in the early identification process.

Specific training was provided in the five areas of reading instruction: phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Literacy Coaches met with grade-level teams to identify at-risk students based on DIBELS scores. Increased student monitoring came as a result of these grade-level team meetings. Literacy Coaches provided diagnostic support to classroom teachers by helping match the most

appropriate intervention strategy for each student.

Three research-based intervention reading programs were reviewed and endorsed by ISD 279: Soar to Success, Early Success, and Read Naturally.

These three reading programs were purchased with FY11 capital budget dollars.

2. Identify and implement a district-wide, research-based writing program at the K-6 level in order to ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop and progress in their writing skills.

Progress:

Literacy Coaches began work with teachers on a district-supported “Writer’s Workshop” model. Reading / Language Arts specialists declared this as priority work as the content group moves into

the development phase of the Program Improvement Process.

ELL program adopted a “Writer’s Workshop” program and is currently sharing materials with mainstream classroom teachers.

Teacher Advisory Teams in English/Language Arts are engaged in conversations about a coordinated and integrated K-12 approach to writing (Writing Across the Curriculum).

3. Foster greater student self-reliance in reading by providing personalized guidance that encourages them to

read on their own, at their reading level and in their areas of interest.

Progress:

System-level focus on Differentiated Instruction sets expectation that all teachers will focus on individual needs of each student.

System-wide training and development for Daily Five literacy program supports teachers in the area of personalized, leveled reading.

Daily Five activities allow students to be engaged in meaningful reading while teacher works with guided reading groups.

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1. We recommend the development of a district-wide, integrated and sustainable model that enables guidance and career counselors to effectively and efficiently deliver services in fulfilling the district mission.

Progress:

Counselor summer writing team reviewed the completed K-12 end of year reports to organize and summarize a compilation of 08-09 counseling services

Counselor summer writing team updated the format of the annual report for more consistency in reports

Counselors prepared American School Counselor Model (ASCA) notebooks and provided an over view and training in the ASCA model with all counselors at the fall back to school workshop.

Counselors given the expectation to develop an annual 2009-2010 plan based on school assessment to determine needs

Counseling Supervisor met with each department to review plan and how plan meets school needs.

In December staff changed and a new Counseling Supervisor began work in February, 2010. Work on the recommendation will continue in 2010-2011.

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SECTION 3

Subcommittee Reports

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DISTRICT PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL 2009-10 PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT

ACHIEVEMENT AND EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE Subcommittee Membership: Lisa Berglund, Geoff Cohn, Diane Dahle-Koch, Amy Gibson, Jacki Girtz, Karen Kieser, Cari Jo Kiffmeyer, Ayushi Narayan, Don Pascoe, Pam Paulsen SECTION I: Committee Activities

The committee reviewed the District Testing Plan and the characteristics and purposes of the assessments administered by the District. The committee reviewed assessment results from 2008-09. These results were primarily found in two areas:

District developed Excel data analysis tools. State Department of Education web-based data analysis system.

SECTION II: Data Summary A. Data Reviewed

The committee reviewed results from: State Tests:

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments II ............................................................................ Grades 3-11 GRAD – Reading & Math...................................................................................................... Grades 10-12

District Tests:

Northwest Evaluation Association Achievement Level Tests ................................................... Grades 2-8 MN State Graduation Requirements

Class of 2010 – 2014 Class of 2015 and beyond

B. Summary of Evaluation of Data

1. District Strengths:

Growth for students was generally higher than national average growth. Scores on the NWEA were above typical national scores. By grade four, students who have been in the district for two years consistently perform about one

year’s growth above the national average.

2. Areas of Concern:

Students in grades 7 and 8, NOT in HP Math, who score above the national average on the NWEA in Math did NOT grow nearly as well as students that were in HP Math.

Gaps between subgroups continue to persist on all tests. New students tend to start out significantly behind students already in the district. This gap is higher when students enter in a later grade. There is a three year gap by grade 8. 60% of the new students are no longer in the district at the end of the next year.

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SECTION III: Listing of Subcommittee High Priority Recommendations

1. Increased Access to Accelerated Math Curriculum We recommend that more students be given access to accelerated (advanced) math options in grades 7 and 8 so that all students have the opportunity to learn at their skill level and reach their potential.

Consider reviewing selection criteria and process (opportunities to accelerate each year).

Selection should be score driven and the number of seats should not be limited.

Consider communicating with all 6th grade families about math options at the junior high. Rationale:

A high percentage of students in the 3rd and 4th quartile, as measured on the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), who are not in High Performance (HP) Math, are not meeting their growth goals. MN State Graduation requirements indicate that beginning with the graduating class of 2015 (8th graders in 2010-2011) students must complete Algebra I credit by the end of 8th grade.

2. Set a Target for Growth on NWEA from Spring to Spring We recommend the district set a target percentage of students making their expected growth on the annual NWEA assessments.

Consider 60% as a target. This appears reasonable considering general trends in the district’s data.

Consider setting the target by ethnicity and grade level. Rationale:

Nationally, growth in schools during any particular year averages 50%. Osseo Public Schools is at or above the 50% average at all levels from 3rd through 8th grade. However, when the data is disaggregated it becomes clear that some schools and grade levels within certain schools see significantly less growth. By setting a target we would be able to help schools pinpoint areas of need and encourage the allocation of resources to those areas.

3. Reduction of the Achievement Gap We recommend the district continue to work towards reduction of the achievement gap through:

Inspiring individual students to reach their full potential.

Improved curriculum and instruction and high expectations for all students to assure they are well prepared.

Comprehensive collaboration with the African American community.

Leveraging assets available within the broader community. Rationale:

Multiple measures show a persistent and growing achievement gap between ethnic groups with the largest gap found between African American and white students. A review of district data shows that although students in all subgroups are growing, growth by African American students tends to be lower than all other ethnic groups.

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Independent School District 279 DISTRICT PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL

2009 - 2010 PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE

Subcommittee Membership: Wendy Biallas-Odell, Danielle Carter, Robin Dolan, Jennifer Hale, Shannon Heim, Marjorie Holmes, Greg Hulne, Tom Laughlin, Ayushi Narayan, Laura Reavis, Eric Schneider, Jennifer Smith, Alicia Stromberg, Becky Swartz, Tim Truong

SECTION I: Committee Activities

The committee completed an initial review of the following curricular areas:

Music Visual Arts Science – The committee elected to submit recommendations for consideration in Science.

SECTION II: Data Summary

A. Data Reviewed

The Committee reviewed the presentations from the three curricular areas in their Development 1 phase of the Program Improvement Process: Music – Wendy Barden, Coordinator Presentation: What is the current status of the music program?

Music department has successfully completed a departmental mission/vision statement and has aligned all departmental work to these documents.

Music department is looking closely at the “masterworks repertoire” and considering different ways to strengthen this aspect of the music program.

Music department is piloting new software that gives immediate feedback on pitch for singers. Music department is looking for ways to integrate and collaborate given the logistical challenges of working as

singletons in a variety of sites. Visual Arts – Candace Gordon, Curriculum Specialist Presentation: What is the current status of the visual arts program?

Visual Arts department survey data suggests that the current curriculum is highly supported by teachers across the system.

Visual Arts department staff are closely aligned across ISD 279. Visual Arts department demonstrates strong support for current K-12 scope and sequence curriculum. Visual Arts department continues to strengthen aspects of Aesthetics, Art History, Art Criticism, and Art Production. Visual Arts department continues to focus on the five elements of art and the seven principles of design. Visual Arts department anticipates needs in the areas of technology (document cameras, projectors) to support

instruction.

Visual Arts department is exploring online material in an effort to provide more support for the current curriculum. Science – Darrell Olson, Curriculum Specialist Presentation: What is the current status of science curriculum in ISD 279?

Science department is working with revised standards that have added an “Engineering” strand. Science department is studying new standards as well as new MCA test to revise curriculum. Science department is cross-referencing state data with TIMSS data to identify gaps. Science department is studying current elementary kits to identify alignment with new standards. Science department has increased its emphasis on instructional technologies and is interested in continuing this

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SECTION III: Committee High Priority Recommendations and Rationale

1. Increase implementation of Full Option Science System (FOSS) kits for K-6. We recommend continued use (and increased implementation) of Full Option Science System (FOSS) kits for K-6. This recommendation includes accelerating the ongoing replacement of selected District kits with FOSS kits more relevant to state science standards. Staff development would be needed to effectively implement new resources.

Rationale:

Schools must implement the revised Minnesota Academic Science Standards (MASS) not later than the 2011-12 school year. State standards require banded courses and impact our curriculum with requirements in different grades. In addition, some of the kits currently in place do not meet any science standard. The revised standards will be part of the MCA III assessment, scheduled for the spring of 2012.

2. Effective classroom technology in grades 7-12. We recommend continued support and consideration for effective classroom technology in grades 7-12. We further recommend The District should create a tiered technology classification system (i.e. beginning, intermediate, and advanced) to help clarify site needs and to strategically place resources based on capacity at the site level.

Rationale:

District efforts in this area currently include the Technology Integration and Coordination Team (TICT) Initiative, a highly successful staff development program started in 2005. This initiative provides teachers with tools to transform teaching and learning in their classrooms. TICT teachers choose from equipment including data projector, document camera, voice amplification, interactive whiteboard, video cameras, and other technology resources indicated by science educators or technological developments. To effectively utilize the technology, we must continue to provide training for staff regarding the implementation of content management and delivery. In doing so, it may be advantageous to develop technology pilot sites that would explore new applications.

3. Implement Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) into K-12 Scope and Sequence. We recommend implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) standards into K-12 Scope and Sequence. We further recommend the Board implement the important and necessary staff development related to the integration of STEM implement STEM into K-12 classrooms.

Rationale:

The modification of the former History of Nature and Science strand to its current state, Nature of Science and Engineering emphasizes the need for learning related to the relationship between Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Numerous resources are required to embed this standard into our classrooms. For example, the District should incorporate more programs like Engineering is Elementary (EiE), a research-based curriculum development project focused on creating engineering and technology curriculum units to supplement core science instruction. Each EiE unit is designed to build on and reinforce a science topic through exploration and development of a related technology.

4. Implement Science Notebook Program into K-6 curriculum. (with potential for 7-12) We recommend implementation of a Science Notebook Program into the K-6 curriculum, with potential for 7-12.

Rationale:

Research suggests that the act of writing by its very nature may enhance thinking. Writing demands that the student organize complex thoughts and language in a manner that cements the core knowledge. Student science notebooks give not only stability and permanence to students’ work but also purpose and form. 2 Each student would develop and maintain a permanent notebook containing science curriculum and enrichment writing content. This process would most likely be implemented during the 2012-13 school year.

2 NSTA Report, Dec 2009: Making Notebooks Interactive, page 20.

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ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools DISTRICT PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL

2009-10 PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT


Subcommittee Membership: Lorilee Andrei, Sara Ferber, Kathy Frederickson, Ann Kern, Kemea Kouvovin, Sharon Meyerring, Lin Myszkowski, Easha Narayan, Nhut Phan, Brenda Troiani, Maysy Yang SECTION I: Committee Activities The subcommittee focused on gathering information on the district’s English Language Learners (ELL) Program. The subcommittee reviewed information on Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), regular education and ELL training and current implementation of this model, national research, delivery methods, and standards of practice. The subcommittee reviewed information from:

ELL coordinator ELL students Refugee adult ELL and Regular Education Teachers who implement SIOP

SECTION II: Data Summary A. Data Reviewed

Lorilee Andreini, ELL Coordinator

Lorilee Andreini provided an overview of the ELL population district wide, SIOP as a research based model for teaching, and the planning and implementing of SIOP professional development

MN has an unique ELL population, mostly made up of refugees and a diverse population The #1 issue for our ELL students in Osseo is interrupted formal education SIOP has been field tested since 1996 and with a research study in 2001 found SIOP to be reliable and

valid

Providing professional training for ELL and general education teachers on SIOP is critical for inclusive programming with a focus on “in addition to” vs. “instead of”. SIOP training focuses on building links to past learning and encourages the use of supplementary materials - simply put - it is good teaching with common sense techniques

Timka Boston, Refugee Guest Speaker

Timka Boston, guest, shared the story of her family as refugees from Bosnia. Timka and her family came to the U.S. in 1999, arriving here from Bosnia through Germany. Ms. Boston discussed how important it is to remember that even when students are English language proficient it does not necessarily mean that the parents are language proficient. Too often we expect students to be the interpreters for their parents which does not always communicate information accurately to family members.

Current ELL Students

Three ELL students who attend Park Center High School shared their educational experiences within our district and told us their personal story on their cultural journey coming to the United States and to Osseo Area Schools.

Angela Vivatson, Ben Nicholson, Cheryl Maxwell, Margaret Sausen, and Pang Yang: Teachers using SIOP in their daily teaching

The above regular education and ELL teachers shared their experiences of incorporating SIOP into their daily teaching. One teacher commented that the SIOP training was the best training she has had in 25 years. In general, the teachers agreed that understanding the SIOP model has made a huge impact on their teaching with great benefits for students.

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B. Summary of Evaluation of Data

1. District Strengths: The SIOP model is currently being used in our secondary schools and four elementary schools: GC,

FO, OAK, and ZW focusing on the intermediate grades (4,5, 6).

We have a network of SIOP trained teachers who meet monthly to collaboratively work on lesson plans and implement the features of the sheltered component.

110 teachers district wide have had comprehensive SIOP training with most being at BJH and PCSH. This year MN Dept. of Education reviewed our ELL program and their recommendation was that we

increase SIOP training for more teachers who work with large numbers of ELL students in order for them to access challenging academic content and meet graduation requirements.

2. Areas of Concern:

We are only in our second year of measurement in Osseo Area Schools and thus it is hard to measure success at this early date.

We need more textbooks where our students can see themselves represented. Spanish and Hmong are our most common language areas.

It takes 7-10 years for a student to become academically proficient. In MN there are only funds for ELL programming for five years.

Our SIOP grant funding ends at the close of 2009-10 school year. SECTION III: Committee High Priority Recommendations and Rationale

1. Based on emerging data, we recommend that all teachers working with English Language Learners (ELLs) have training on use of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model. We further recommend that the SIOP model be implemented in all classrooms with ELLs and other high risk students. The long term goal will be for all teachers to use the SIOP model district wide as applicable.

Rationale:

a. The SIOP model is based on current knowledge and research-based practices for promoting learning with all students, especially ELLs. Critical features of high quality instruction for ELLs are embedded within the SIOP model.

b. Use of the SIOP model increases student access to challenging academic content and required graduation credit opportunities.

c. The recent Minnesota Department of Education 2009-10 ELL Program Review highly recommended the SIOP model for teachers working with ELL students.

d. The SIOP model is currently used in hundreds of schools across the U.S. as well as several other countries.

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SECTION 4

DPAC Work Calendar

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DISTRICT PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL 2009-10 Work Calendar

7:00-9:00pm, ESC

Monday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 (ESC, Room W41 @ 6:30)

Planning Committee

1. Review and confirm suggestions for 2009-10 made at April meeting.

2. Review 2009-10 work calendar.

3. Review subcommittee report format.

Monday, OCTOBER 12, 2009

Full Council Meeting (1 hour)

1. Welcome Letter from Superintendent, Susan Hintz.

2. Introduce Board representatives and membership –Brenda Troiani and Greg Hulne.

3. Elect a new recorder for 09-10.

4. Orientation to School District – Eric Schneider

a. Overview of District Organizational Chart – Don Pascoe

b. Overview of District Strategic Plan and Mission Statement – Don Pascoe

c. Overview program improvement planning cycle – Eric Schneider

5. DPAC orientation to DPAC – Brenda Troiani and Greg Hulne

Review section in notebook:

- DPAC responsibilities and role of DPAC representatives

- Membership – Recruiting

- DPAC process

- 2008-09 DPAC final report and high priority recommendations

6. Review 2009-10 DPAC work calendar – Brenda Troiani and Greg Hulne

7. Overview 2009-10 DPAC handbooks – Brenda Troiani and Greg Hulne

8. Friendly reminder: For new people, it takes a year to learn. For all, please use name cards throughout the year.

9. Describe DPAC subcommittees and role of staff facilitators – Eric Schneider, Don Pascoe, and Sharon Meyerring.

10. Break and subcommittee sign-up

11. When school or after school activities are cancelled, all school-related activities (including DPAC meetings) are also cancelled. Districtwide school closure will be broadcast on TV and radio. No notice will be sent.

Subcommittee Meetings

1. Introduce members - state why chose the subcommittee.

2. Review purposes and expectations - dates, reports, and rough calendar of subcommittee events.

3. Review prior year's subcommittee work.

4. Present information on subcommittee structure, history, data, questions.

5. Identify any issues, questions, concerns coming from the subcommittee membership that could be the focus of subcommittee work.

6. Set agenda for October subcommittee meeting.

7. Elect subcommittee chair, and subcommittee recorder.

8. Pick a mentor for new members.

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Monday, OCTOBER 26, 2009

Full Council Meeting - approximately 20 minutes

1. Curriculum website discussion.

2. Make subcommittee announcements; continue sign-up.

3. Review steering committee membership responsibilities and meeting dates.

4. Review program improvement subcommittee report.

5. Orientation, if necessary, for new members.

6. How are we doing on recruiting?

Subcommittee Meetings – balance of the evening

1. Designate steering committee representative in addition to chair.

2. Unfinished items from October 12 subcommittee agenda.

3. Decide on item for review and decide how to gather information.

4. Set your agenda for the year.

5. Make sure all new members have a mentor.

Monday, NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Full Council Meeting - approximately 15 minutes

1. Hear brief subcommittee reports.

2. How are we doing on recruitment?

Subcommittee Meetings - balance of the evening

1. Gather information based on planned agenda, e.g. presentations, resource review, etc.

2. Identify trends, priorities, strengths, and concerns.

Monday, DECEMBER 14, 2009


Continue agenda from November meeting.

Monday, JANUARY 11, 2010


Prepare 10-minute report to full council.

- Review of work done

- Preview of observations and recommendations

Full Council Meeting - 8:15 PM

Hear subcommittee reports (a maximum of 10-minutes each with 5-minutes for discussion each).

Monday, FEBRUARY 8, 2010


1. Draft preliminary report with prioritized recommendations.

2. Prepare 5-minute presentations for report.

3. Submit preliminary report to steering committee.

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Monday, FEBRUARY 22, 2010 (ESC, W-41 @ 6:30 PM

Steering Committee

1. Review preliminary reports.

2. Review, reword, and clarify recommendations.

Monday, MARCH 8, 2010


1. Review feedback on recommendations from steering committee.

2. Confirm prioritization of recommendations and finalize subcommittee reports.

Full Council Meeting

1. Hear subcommittee preliminary reports.

- Five-minute presentation

- Ten-minute input from full council

2. Review election procedures.

3. Nominate officers.

4. Form a summer planning committee.

APRIL 12, 2010

Full Council Meeting

1. Present program improvement objectives received by the Department of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (DLTL)

2. Approve final DPAC report and recommendations.

3. Elect officers for 2010-11 DPAC work year.

4. Celebrate!

Planning Committee Meeting

1. Review 2009-10

2. Plan for 2010-11

APRIL 15, 2010

Deliver final report to Superintendent – Eric Schneider

MAY 4, 2010

Report to the School Board by the 2009-10 chairpersons – Brenda Troiani and Greg Hulne.

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Independent School District 279 School Board April 20, 2010

CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Independent School District 279 School Board was held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center. Chairperson Nelson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL The following members were present: Board members Dean Henke, John Nelson, Laura Cottington, Kim Green, and Superintendent Susan Hintz. Board members Tammie Epley and Lin Myszkowski were absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by John Nelson.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

Motion by Nelson, seconded by Henke, to accept the printed agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

AUDIENCE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL BOARD

No one addressed the Board during Audience Opportunity to Address the School Board.

SUPT. REPORT

The superintendent stated that our mission is to inspire and prepare all students to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning; these accomplishments are evidence that our students are achieving this mission. With assistance from Cabinet members Superintendent Hintz shared some “points of pride” that showcase some of the achievements that have taken place in our District 279 school community. Achieving Results The Maple Grove Senior High Model United Nations team earned 15 separate honors at the state conference hosted by Macalester College on April 9. The poetry of 28 Weaver Lake Elementary fourth graders was recently selected for publication in the 2010 Edition of the Young American Poetry Digest.

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SUPT. REPORT

The Park Center Robotics team won third place at the Minnesota North Star Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the University of Minnesota April 1-3. Park Center was also named the Highest Ranking Rookie Team. Twelve Osseo Senior High students earned honors for their works of art at the Minnesota State High School League’s Regional Arts Competition at the Perpich Center on April 17. Student Confidence, Courage, Competence Students in the after-school book club at North View Junior High participated in a fun camp-out in the school’s media center to learn some of the survival skills utilized in the book Memory Boy. Before discussing the story as a group, students worked together to set up a campsite, a tent, stove, and learned how to filter water. Abbie Weigel is Maple Grove Senior High’s Athena Award winner, recognizing a female athlete who excels in individual and team sports. Abbie will be honored for her achievements in cross country and track at a banquet at the Minneapolis Convention Center in May. Austin Ruud, a senior at Park Center Senior High, was recently recognized as a Channel 12 Standout Student for his outstanding academic achievements and his leadership roles in several extra-curricular activities. In addition to his full course load at Park Center, Ruud is currently enrolled in night classes at the University of Minnesota where he has earned a full scholarship to attend the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology in 2010-11. Three males and three females were recently chosen to represent Park Center at Girls’ and Boys’ State this summer. The students will spend one week at a local college campus participating in “hands-on” government activities, including operating their own city, county and state governments; electing their own officials; and debating their own bills at the state legislature. Sixth-grader Abbey Petersen from Rice Lake Elementary graced the March cover of Maple Grove Magazine, which features an article about Irish dance lessons provided at a studio in Maple Grove. Mission-driven Employees Amy Blake Field, communications specialist in the Community Relations department, received the Bruce Bauer New Professional Scholarship from the Minnesota School Public Relations Association. The competitive scholarship provides funds to attend the annual seminar for the National School Public Relations Association this summer.

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SUPT. REPORT

Melody Hahn-Merges, a social worker at Maple Grove Junior and Park Center Senior, has been selected to participate in the National Education Association-Heifer International Study Tour in Honduras this summer. While abroad, Hahn-Merges will learn first-hand about global poverty and hunger, and will be able to use her experiences to help ISD 279 students understand the importance of helping those in need. Deane Brown, humanities teacher at Park Center Senior High, received the 2009 Remarkable Volunteer Service Award presented by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on April 7. He was honored for his roles as educator, coach and community advocate. Contributing to Community On March 15, 16, and 17, sixth-graders from Elm Creek Elementary volunteered Feed My Starving Children and packaged a total of 202 boxes of food, which will provide approximately 71,344 meals for the hungry. Park Center junior Eugenia Conneh was one of five youth awarded the 2009 Rising Star Volunteer Award from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board at a ceremony held April 7. The Rising Star Award is presented to youth ages 13-17 who have been instrumental in creating better communities through volunteerism. Leveraging Assets On April 14, Ronald McDonald House Charities sponsored a mobile dental unit that provided $4,400 worth of dental care and exams for approximately 12 of our system’s uninsured elementary and junior high students. On April 19, Woodland Elementary partnered with General Mills and Hands-on Twin Cities to clean up the Woodland Environmental Trail, or WET lab. More than 30 volunteers were on hand to pick up litter, weed the trail, cut back overgrown plants, and prepare a gardening site for planting. One group of volunteers also worked with students to create stepping stones to beautify the area.

SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS

There were no School Board reports.

MISSION FORWARD UPDATE

Mike Looby, Executive Director of Community Engagement, provided a brief update of the work of the Mission Forward Taskforce. He shared that Mark Robertson, Interim Executive Director of Northwest Suburban Integration School District, spoke at their last meeting; the topic of discussion was magnet and specialty schools.

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PRESENTATION: ALTERNATIVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL PAY SYSTEM (ATPPS)

Margo Kleven, instructional coach specialist, provided an update of the Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System (ATPPS, our local version of Q-Comp). In addition to providing some background information on the program, Kleven summarized the results of an annual evaluation of the program by the Minnesota Department of Education. Over two days, state evaluators visited six sites, interviewed more than 75 people, and found that our ATPPS plan is “rock solid and is being implemented faithfully.” The evaluation results were consistently strong: every site was determined to be either proficient or exemplary in 26 of the 27 elements measured. The sole area needing further attention had to do with the number of trained observers who provide the three annual observations; instead of one observer, there must be two or more. Because of our system’s strong performance, the state has requested that we serve as a resource for two larger districts applying for Q-Comp: Minneapolis and Anoka-Hennepin. Kleven also showed a short video showing verbatim responses from teachers about what ATPPS means to them.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Nelson, seconded by Cottington, to approve items in the Consent Agenda as follows: Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 2010 Electronic Wire Transfers (including Investments, Debt Service, MN Payroll Withholding, Flex Benefit Plan and Delta Dental) for the month of March 2010 Verified Accounts Payable dated April 20, 2010 Payment of bills, including Payroll, made through the office for the month of March 2010 Financial Reports for the Month of March 2010 Personnel Student Trips Surrogate Parent Appointment One surrogate parent appointment dated March 12, 2010 Acceptance of the 2009-2010 Safe and Drug-Free Schools Title IV (09-10) in the amount of $23,638 and authorize an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $23,638 Approval of Clearwire Communication's ground lease proposal for wireless internet broadband communication towers at Weaver Lake

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CONSENT AGENDA

Elementary and Rush Creek Elementary Request for Journeyman Electrician and a Journeyman Plumber. Total cost $109,350 - $115,117 (DOE) Approval: Facilities Improvement Partnership with City of Maple Grove, OMGAA, and Maplebrook Soccer Association to Construct a Domed Practice Field on District-Owned Land at Maple Grove Senior High Site The motion carried unanimously.

GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT

Motion by Nelson, seconded by Cottington, to approve the Gifts to the District totaling $87,591.91. The motion carried unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Negotiation Strategies Meeting, Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 6:00 p.m., Conference Room N10, Educational Service Center. Closed to the Public.

2. Regular School Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Board Room, Educational Service Center. Open to the Public.

ADJOURNMENT At 8:29 p.m., motion by Cottington, seconded by Henke, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

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Kim Green, Clerk

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Personnel 5/4/10

Licensed Personnel Resignations 1. Isreal Moses, Park Center Senior High, Assistant Principal, employment date 7/1/09, effective

4/13/10 2. Shylla Trisco, Rice Lake, Special Education, full-time, employment date 8/26/04, effective

6/15/10 Leave of Absence 1. Molly Bottiger-Foley, Maple Grove Junior High, Art, full-time, effective 4/21/10 2. Angela Jayasekera, Park Brook, Kindergarten, full-time, effective 4/23/10 Employment 1. Norma Arellano, Osseo Junior High, Science, full-time, temporary, effective 4/23/10 2. Kathleen Bushman, ESC, Director Student Services, full-time, effective 7/1/10 3. Sandra Geers, Park Brook, Kindergarten, full-time, temporary, effective 4/23/10 4. Susan Gerard, Rice Lake, Special Education, full-time, temporary, effective 4/19/10, rehire 5. Suzanne Gikas, Maple Grove Senior High, Special Education Autism, temporary, effective

4/29/10 6. Pamela Paulsen, Maple Grove Junior High, Art, full-time, temporary, effective 4/22/10 7. Kristin Hoffman, Park Center Senior High, Reading, full time, effective 8/30/10 8. Thomas Krinke, Maple Grove Junior High, Science, part-time .6 FTE, retired teacher,

temporary, effective 8/30/10 9. Michael Olson, Maple Grove Junior High, Social Studies, part-time, .4 FTE, retired teacher,

temporary, effective 8/30/10 10. Brett Phillips, Brooklyn Junior High, Special Education, part-time, temporary, effective

4/26/10 Change of Status 1. Heather Casella, Osseo Senior High, English, part-time to full time, effective 8/30/2010 2. Renee Gilbertson, Brooklyn Junior/Park Center, French, part-time to full time, effective

8/30/10 3. Jennifer Knutsen, Palmer Lake, Reading, part-time to full-time (.8), effective 8/30/10 4. Callie Kunz, Osseo Senior/Osseo Junior. French, part-time to full time (.8), effective 8/30/10 5. Erica Pierce, Palmer Lake, Grade 5, part-time to full-time, effective 8/30/10 6. Michelle Schlorf, Osseo Senior High, Counselor, part-time to full time (.8), effective 8/30/10

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Non-licensed Personnel

Retirements

1. Josephine Cizio, Oak View Elementary, School Nutrition Assistant, employment date 10/2/00, effective 4/10/10

2. *Peggy Kimble, Park Center Senior High, Clerical ESP, employment date 2/27/78, effective 6/11/10

*with special recognition for long-term service Resignation 1. Thomas Madden, Zanewood Elementary and Park Center Senior High, Second Shift Custodian,

full-time, effective 4/9/10 2. Phillip De Leeuw, ESC, Custodian, part-time, effective 4/9/10 3. Aaron Williams, Area Learning Center, Second Shift Custodian, full-time, effective 4/28/2010 4. Sarah Wood, Zanewood, Special Ed ESP, part-time, employment date 11/18/08, effective

6/11/10 5. Cindy Mogberg, CBVAT/ESP, currently on leave, employment date 9/1/98, effective 4/30/10 Change of Status 1. Brian Gilbert, ESC, Custodian part-time to full-time Third Shift Custodian, effective 3/29/10 Returning from Leaves 1. Sandra Christensen, ESC, Bus ESP, part-time, effective 4/21/10 2. Jessica Kasper, Rush Creek, Kidstop Instructor, full-time, effective 5/3/10 3. Kymberly Saba, Weaver Lake, Kidstop Instructor, part-time, effective 5/3/10 Employment 1. Cynthia Wuollet, Garden City, Instructional/Clerical ESP, part-time, effective 4/26/10 2. Joseph Johnson, Birch Grove, Instructional/Clerical ESP, part-time, temporary, effective,

4/20/10 3. Mary Rokke, Rice Lake, Special Ed ESP, part-time, effective 4/21/10 Leaves of Absence 1. Mary Brooks, Elm Creek, Kidstop ESP, part-time, effective 4/30/10 2. Katherine Hespen, ECSE/WL, Special Ed ESP, part-time, effective 5/5/10 3. Jody Nelson-Doty, ESC, Admin ESP, full time, effective 9/1/10 4. Teresa Rominski, Fernbrook, Instructional ESP, part-time, effective 9/7/10 Positions Ending 1. Eric Rios, Maple Grove Junior High, Special Ed ESP, part-time, employment date 12/15/09,

effective 4/29/10 Terminations 1. Michael Hilson, Osseo Senior High, Special Education ESP, employment date 9/08/10

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DIVISION OF LEADERSHIP, TEACHING, AND LEARNING Osseo Area Schools

TO: Bob Perdaems FR: Joan Bowman DATE: April 27, 2010 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROPOSED EDUCATIONAL TRIP The following educational trip has been approved by the Division of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning and will be on the school board agenda for May 4, 2010. School OSH Sponsoring Organization O.E.C. (Emergency Care Course) Adult Advisor Gary Leafblad Destination Camp Wapagasset, Amery Wisconsin Departure Date 5/6/10 Return Date 5/10/10 Assistant Superintendent approved 4/26/10 Board approved Will be on the School Board agenda for May 4, 2010 c: Advisor – Gary Leafblad

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DIVISION OF LEADERSHIP, TEACHING, AND LEARNING Osseo Area Schools

TO: Rob Mendolia FR: Joan Bowman DATE: April 27, 2010 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROPOSED EDUCATIONAL TRIP The following educational trip has been approved by the Division of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning and will be on the school board agenda for May 4, 2010. School BJH Sponsoring Organization HAP (High Achiever’s Program) Adult Advisor Lauren Wheeler Destination Camp Ihduhapi Departure Date 5/7/10 Return Date 5/8/10 Assistant Superintendent approved 4/26/10 Board approved Will be on the School Board agenda for May 4, 2010 c: Advisor – Lauren Wheeler

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MEMORANDUM

Date: April 30, 2010 To: Susan Hintz, Superintendent of Schools From: Kim Riesgraf, Assistant Superintendent of Administration Dale J. Carlstrom, Director of Facilities & Transportation Operations Subject: Track Resurfacing Bid Award On April 14, 2010, ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools conducted a bid opening for track rehabilitation at Osseo Senior High and Park Center Senior High. There were three bid items: pavement rehabilitation at OSH, polyurethane basemat installation at OSH, latex maintenance coat application at PCSH. There was one bidder for the asphalt base and four bidders for the track surface items. The total project budget for track rehabilitation is $365,000 and the three low bids total $267,152. Larson Engineering designed the bid specifications and recommends that we accept the low bids from Midwest Asphalt, Fisher Tracks, and Athletic Field Service. Based upon the review of the bid results, administration recommends that the board of education award the track rehabilitation and resurfacing contract as follows: Bid item one – Athletic Track Pavement Rehabilitation, Midwest Asphalt, $131,700 Bid item two – Polyurethane Basemat Installation, Fisher Tracks, $81,710 Bid item three – Latex Maintenance Coat Application, Athletic Field Service, $53,742

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Date: April 30, 2010 To: Susan Hintz, Superintendent of Schools From: Kim Riesgraf, Assistant Superintendent of Administration Dale J. Carlstrom, Director of Facilities & Transportation Operations Subject: Boiler Equipment Bid Award On April 29, 2010, ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools conducted a bid opening for the purchase of boiler equipment for the boiler replacement project at Cedar Island Elementary. The boiler vessels (BP1) were bid separate from the boiler installation bid package (BP2). Two bidders participated and the low bid was Louis DeGidio with a bid total bid of $80,338. The second bid was from Ryan Company for $89,500. ATS&R is responsible for the project design and development and James Lange, Design Engineer, recommends that we accept the low bid from Louis DeGidio. The low is well under the budgeted amount of $110,000. Administration recommends that the board of education accept the Louis DeGidio bid as they are the low responsible and responsive bidder.

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EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD OF

ISD 279 – OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS OSSEO, MINNESOTA

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the School Board of ISD

279 – Osseo Area Schools, Osseo, Minnesota was held on the 4th day of May, 2010 at

8:00 p.m.

The following Board members were present:

and the following were absent:

Board Member ______________________ introduced the following Resolution and

moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO PLACE REBECCA CRANSTON

ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools, as

follows:

1. That it is proposed that Rebecca Cranston, FACS, a teacher of said school district, be

placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits, effective at the

end of the 2009-2010 school year on June 30, 2010, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes

Section 122A.40, subdivision 11 and in accordance with the Resolution Directing the

Administration to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Programs and

Positions, and Reasons Therefore adopted by the School Board of ISD 279 on

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February 23, 2010.

2. That the Superintendent of Schools and administration send written notice to said

teacher regarding the proposed placement on unrequested leave of absence without

pay or fringe benefits as provided by law and said notice shall include a date for

hearing if requested and be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PLACEMENT ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

AND NOTICE OF HEARING DATE, IF REQUESTED

Ms. Rebecca Cranston FACS Teacher Park Center Senior High School 7300 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55443-3395 Dear Ms. Cranston: You are hereby notified that at the regular meeting of the School Board of ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools held on May 4, 2010 consideration was given to your placement on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits as a teacher of ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools, and a resolution was adopted by a majority vote of the Board, proposing your placement on unrequested leave of absence effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year on June 30, 2010, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 122A.40, subdivision 11 upon the grounds described in said statute and which is specifically as follows:

Discontinuance of Position, Lack of Pupils and/or Financial Limitations

Under the provisions of the law, you are entitled to a hearing before the school board provided that you make a request in writing within fourteen (14) days after receipt of this notice. If no hearing is requested within such period, it shall be deemed acquiescence by you to the school board’s proposed action. If you desire a hearing, it will be held on June 1, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. in the school board room or as soon thereafter as you can be heard. Please advise if such hearing is requested. Very truly yours,

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SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 279 ________________________________ Clerk of the School Board

3. That each and all of the foregoing grounds of said notice are within the grounds for

unrequested leave of absence as set forth in Minnesota Statutes § 122A.40,

subdivision 11 and are hereby adopted as fully as though separately set forth and

resolved herein.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Board

Member __________________________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the

following voted in favor thereof:

and the following voted against the same:

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

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CLERK’S CERTIFICATE

STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the School Board of

ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools, Osseo, Minnesota, hereby certify that the attached and

foregoing is a full, true and correct transcript of the minutes of a regular meeting of the

School Board of ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools, duly called and held on the date therein

indicated, so far as such minutes relate to a Resolution Proposing to Place Rebecca Cranston

on Unrequested Leave of Absence, and that the Resolution included therein is a full, true and

correct copy of the original thereof.

WITNESS MY HAND officially as such Clerk this 4th day of May, 2010.

________________________________________ School Board Clerk Name Clerk of the School Board

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Member _______________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO PLACE REBECCA CRANSTON

ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools, as

follows:

1. That it is proposed that Rebecca Cranston, FACS, a teacher of said school district, be

placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits, effective at the

end of the 2009-2010 school year on June 30, 2010, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes

Section 122A.40, subdivision 11and in accordance with the Resolution Directing the

Administration to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Programs and

Positions, and Reasons Therefore adopted by the School Board is ISD 279 on

February 23, 2010.

2. That the Superintendent of Schools and administration send written notice to said

teacher regarding the proposed placement on unrequested leave of absence without

pay or fringe benefits as provided by law and said notice shall include a date for

hearing if requested and be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PLACEMENT ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE

AND NOTICE OF HEARING DATE, IF REQUESTED

Ms. Rebecca Cranston FACS Teacher ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools 11200 – 93rd Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369 Dear Ms. Cranston:

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You are hereby notified that at the regular meeting of the School Board of ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools held on May 4, 2010 consideration was given to your placement on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits as a teacher of ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools, and a resolution was adopted by a majority vote of the Board, proposing your placement on unrequested leave of absence effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year on June 30, 2010, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 122A.40, subdivision 11 upon the grounds described in said statute and which is specifically as follows:

Discontinuance of Position, Lack of Pupils and/or Financial Limitations

Under the provisions of the law, you are entitled to a hearing before the school board provided that you make a request in writing within fourteen (14) days after receipt of this notice. If no hearing is requested within such period, it shall be deemed acquiescence by you to the school board’s proposed action. If you desire a hearing, it will be held on June 1 2010 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. in the school board room or as soon thereafter as you can be heard. Please advise if such hearing is requested. Very truly yours, SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 279 ________________________________ Clerk of the School Board

3. That each and all of the foregoing grounds of said notice are within the grounds for

unrequested leave of absence as set forth in Minnesota Statutes § 122A.40,

subdivision 11 and are hereby adopted as fully as though separately set forth and

resolved herein.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Board

Member __________________________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the

following voted in favor thereof:

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and the following voted against the same:

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

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Date: April 30, 2010 To: Susan Hintz, Superintendent of Schools From: Kim Riesgraf, Assistant Superintendent of Administration Dale J. Carlstrom, Director of Facilities & Transportation Operations Subject: Tennis Court Resurfacing Bid Award On April 14, 2010, ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools conducted a bid opening for tennis court rehabilitation at Maple Grove Senior High and Maple Grove Jr. High. Thirteen contractors submitted bids ranging from $226,750 to $352,295. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder was Midwest Asphalt with a bid of $226,750. Larson Engineering has designed this project and the initial estimate was $223,000. Eric Meyer, Design Engineer, recommends that we accept the Midwest Asphalt bid. Based upon the review of the bid results, administration recommends that the board of education award the tennis court rehabilitation and resurfacing contract to Midwest Asphalt.

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Gifts to the District totaling $45,178.55 ECSE PTO - $752.71 for classroom supplies and equipment at Early Childhood Special Education John & Rochelle Giuliani (Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program) - $63 to be used at the principal’s discretion and in the Four Star Express Program at Cedar Island Elementary David Steven (Wells Fargo) - $220 for classroom supplies at Crest View Elementary Tammy Arnston (Ameriprise Financial Employee Giving Campaign) - $69.21 for ESP support and fieldtrip scholarships at Elm Creek Elementary Wells Fargo Foundation – Educational Matching Gifts Program - $242 for school needs at Garden City Elementary Let’s Dish! of Maple Grove, Inc. - $97 for school needs at Garden City Elementary Oak View PTO – $9,211 for tech ESP, volunteer coordinator, and instructional ESP at Oak View Elementary McDonald’s - $95 for student after school program (rewards/supplies) at Palmer Lake Elementary University of Minnesota - $763.44 for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade field trip/busses at Palmer Lake Elementary Herff Jones - $87.84 for student rewards/supplies at Palmer Lake Elementary General Mills – Box Tops for Education - $67.50 for field trips at Park Brook Elementary Herff Jones - $97.55 for student instructional needs at Rush Creek Elementary Herff Jones - $43.65 for supplies for classrooms at Rice Lake Elementary Box Tops for Education - $1,727.90 for supplies for students at Rice Lake Elementary Woodland PTA - $461 for cultural event at Woodland Elementary Woodland PTA - $20,700 for Artist in Residence, teacher supply fund, volunteer coordinator, enrichment room ESP, popcorn supplies, TICT, accelerated reader & star reading fee, copy paper, tech maintenance fund, and Wet lab at Woodland Elementary

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Woodland PTA - $520 for flags for media center and treats for strategies students at Woodland Elementary Box Tops for Education/General Mills - $691.70 for support staff salaries and supplies at Woodland Elementary Letter Winners - $275 for used popcorn machine at Maple Grove Senior High MGSH Track & Field Booster Club - $3,814.55 for additional 2010 track coach at Maple Grove Senior High Maple Grove Senior High Letter Winners - $73.30 for Wirtanen Tennis Scorebooks for boy’s tennis team at Maple Grove Senior High Physics Club - $2,105 for Twin’s tickets for Physic’s Day at Twin’s at Osseo Senior High Kopp Family Foundation - $3,000 for 2010 scholarships for seniors at Park Center Senior High

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AgendaPresentation: District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC) Report - Kate Maguire09-10 DPAC final report.doc

Consent AgendaApproval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 20104 20 10 minutes.doc

Verified Accounts Payable dated May 4, 2010Verified Accts Payable 5-4-10.pdf

Personnelpersonnel.doc

Student TripsStudent Trips.DOC

Approval: Track Resurfacing Bid AwardMemo re Track.doc

Approval: Boiler Equipment Bid AwardMemo re Boilers.doc

Resolution: Proposing to place Rebecca Cranston on Unrequested Leave of AbsenceExtract of Minutes ULA.docResolution ULA.doc

Approval: Tennis Court Resurfacing Bid AwardMemo re Tennis Courts.doc

Action ItemsGifts to the District totaling $45,178.55Gifts to the District.doc

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