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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.

Agenda Independent School District 279 School Board

Regular Meeting Educational Service Center - Board Room,

11200 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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 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 - Kate Maguire

6. School Board Reports

7. Presentation: Standards Based Grading 3

8. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the Organizational meeting of January 11, 2011 16

B. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 2011 22

C. Financial Reports for the Month of December 2010 28

D. Electronic Wire Transfers (including Investments, Debt Service, MN

Payroll Withholding, Flex Benefit Plan and Delta Dental) for the month

of December 2010

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E. Verified Accounts Payable Ratified dated January 18, 2011 40

F. Payment of bills, including Payroll, made through the office for the

month of December 2010

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G. Personnel 62

H. Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for

Adjustments in Programs and Positions, and Reasons Therefore

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I. Resolution of School Board Supporting ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools

Applications to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

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J. Student Trips 70

K. Fundraisers 71

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.

9. Action Items

A. Gifts to the District totaling $41,005.34 73

10. Informational Items

A. Announcements

1. Special Work Session, Monday, January 31, 2011, 6:00 PM, Forum

Room, Educational Service Center. Open to the Public.

2. Negotiation Strategies Meeting, Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 6:00 PM,

Conference Room N10, Educational Service Center. Closed to the

Public.

3. Regular School Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 8:00 PM,

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

11. Adjournment

Standards-Based Grading and ReportingPresented to ISD 279 School Board January 25, 2011

Department of Leadership, Teaching, Learning

- Keith Jacobus, Assistant Superintendent

- Eric Schneider, Director - CIES3

Standards-Based Grading and Reporting

Todays Outcomes

School Board members will:

1. Understand the rationale for revising grading and reporting practices

2. Understand the proposed changes in grading and reporting in our school district

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Steering Committee MembersEric Schneider

Don Pascoe

Kathy Bushman

Kris Rouleau

Margo Kleven

Linda Perdaems

Troy Anderson

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Standards-Based Grading and ReportingRationale

Changes to grading policy and practices should make grading more

MeaningfulFocused on academic standards

AccurateSeparate academic from non-academic achievement

ConsistentUse agreed-upon criteria and assessments

Supportive of Learning Incentivize and personalize learning; mistakes are recoverable

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Rationale(from 7/13/10 Work Session)

Directly connected to standards movement

From curriculum to instructionto assessment to grading and reporting

More accurately communicates achievement to parents/students

Our Mission: To Prepare All Students and to Overcome Obstacles

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Course Description (All) Field9 B Gender (All) LEPFlag (All) SPEFlag (All) FRPFlag (All)

Count of School Year

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Grade 8 Math Students with a B Trimester 3

MCA Math Score

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Standards-Based Grading and Reporting58.8 % = F Straight %

65.3 % = D Straight % (drop low quiz)

20 pts = C Academic Points (also No Zero 73.8%)

88.6 % = B+ Weighted Final

90.1 % = A- Weighted Final (drop low quiz or No Zero)

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Compensatory Education Revenue

Proposed ChangesMeaningful - Standard #1Focused on academic standards

Accurate - Standard #2Separate academic from non-academic achievement

Consistent - Standard #3Use agreed-upon criteria and assessments

Supportive of Learning - Standard #4, #5Incentivize and personalize learning; mistakes are recoverable

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The JourneyWinter/Spring 2009Formed Grading and Reporting Committee

Fall 2009Finalized Core Principles

Winter/Spring 2010Visited Sites / Collected Data on Core Principles

Fall 2010Visited All Sites / Collected Input on Three-Year Plan

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The Journey (cont.)Winter 2011Finalize Three-Year Plan / Begin Teacher Training

Spring 2011Propose Grading Policy / Continue Teacher Training

Summer 2011Grading and Reporting Institute

Fall 2011Implement Six Benchmarks in Year #1

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The Journey (cont.)Teacher InputCollecting Survey Results / Modifying Training Modules

Principal SupportPrincipal Book Club / Principal Training Modules

Teacher SupportPersonal Trainer Model / Differentiated Based on Need

Teacher LeadersIdentify High Flyers and Develop Leadership Skills

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The Journey (cont.)

Online Help The Moodle

http://moodle.district279.org/moodle/course/view.php?id=614&edit=0&sesskey=N7xXZgWlTE

Enrollment Key: CIES

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http://moodle.district279.org/moodle/course/view.php?id=614&edit=0&sesskey=N7xXZgWlTEhttp://moodle.district279.org/moodle/course/view.php?id=614&edit=0&sesskey=N7xXZgWlTE

Standards of Practice for Grading and Reporting

Osseo Area Schools / ISD279 Osseo Area Schools is shifting to a standards based grading system designed to accurately report student achievement, provide consistency in grading practices across schools and classrooms, and align grading and reporting with standards based instruction and graduation requirements. Below are the broad standards and specific benchmarks that have been identified to guide this work and the proposed 3 year implementation schedule. These guidelines are designed to provide both direction and flexibility resulting in accurate and consistent reports. The schedule takes into consideration the time necessary to make changes in the grading tools and provide training and support to staff implementing the changes.

Standard #1 Student academic grades will communicate academic achievement based on clearly-defined academic

performance standards.

a. Course/grade-level standards will provide the basis for determining grades for each course and grade level.

b. Grades will be determined by comparing student work to grade-level standards (not by comparing to other students work).

c. Entries into a grade book will be organized in a way that clearly aligns student work to reporting standards.

Standard #2 Academic achievement will be separated from all other non-academic behaviors when teachers assign

student grades.

a. While recognizing that student collaboration is a key instructional strategy, grades must be based on individual, not group, achievement.

b. Non-academic behaviors such as responsibility, resourcefulness, attendance, effort, and participation will be reported separately from achievement. through the use of the Efficacious Learner Framework or IB Learner Profile.

c. When dealing with issues of academic dishonesty (e.g. plagiarism, cheating), teachers will determine a reasonable alternative assessment. Consequences for academic dishonesty will be handled through the regular disciplinary process. (more work is needed on this one.)

Standard #3 Quality assessments and properly recorded evidence of achievement will be used when determining

grades on student work.

a. Teachers will use formative and summative assessments that meet rigorous design criteria (e.g. clear targets, appropriate match of target and method, appropriate sampling, and lack of bias and distortion).

b. Teachers will use rubrics, assessment checklists, and other types of scoring guides to communicate expectations and to provide formative feedback on various types of student work (e.g. products, projects, and other performances).

c. Teachers will utilize district-determined procedures for marking students with modified grading status (GE/Special Education/ELL/Other students receiving significantly modified instruction).

d. Teachers will use common summative assessments based on grade-level or course level standards that have been set through system-wide collaboration.

Standard #4 Term grades will be determined in a manner that accurately represents students attainment of the

standards and promotes student learning.

a. A minimum of 80% of the term grade will be determined by summative assessments (such as unit or course tests, performance tasks, projects, etc.). The remaining percentage may include classwork, homework, and other formative assessment results.

b. Teacher professional judgment plays an important role in the grading process, including the responsibility to override computer-calculated grades when there is evidence that calculated grade does not accurately represent the students attainment of the standards.

c. Teachers will use an equal interval grading scale that reduces the disproportionate effect of zeroes and low Fs.

d. Students will be provided with multiple opportunities and multiple modalities (within reasonable time limitations) to show what they know and understand.

e. Extra credit will not be used because students will have the opportunity to redo tasks tied to the standard to raise their grade.

Standard #5 Teachers will involve students in the assessment and grading process throughout the learning cycle in

an age appropriate manner.

a. Teachers will ensure that students understand in advance how their grades will be determined.

b. Teachers will involve students in the assessment process, monitoring their progress, and communicating their achievement and progress to parents/families.

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Minutes of the Organizational Meeting Independent School District 279 School Board

Maple Grove, Minnesota January 11, 2011

CALL TO ORDER

An organizational meeting of the School board was held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center. Vice Chairperson Dean Henke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

The following members were present: Board members Kim Green, Laura Cottington, Dean Henke, Teresa Lunt, Jim Burgett, Tammie Epley and Superintendent Dr. Kate Maguire.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

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

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Vice Chair Henke announced the next order of business would be the Election of Officers.

ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON

Kim Green nominated Dean Henke as Chairperson. Motion by Green, seconded by Lunt, to close nominations. Upon vote being taken Dean Henke was unanimously elected Chairperson.

ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON

Dean Henke nominated Kim Green as Vice Chairperson. Motion by Henke, seconded by Epley, to close nominations. Upon vote being taken Kim Green was unanimously elected Vice Chairperson.

ELECTION OF CLERK

Dean Henke nominated Laura Cottington as Clerk. Motion by Henke, seconded by Lunt, to close nominations. Upon vote being taken Laura Cottington was unanimously elected Clerk.

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ELECTION OF TREASURER

Dean Henke nominated Jim Burgett as Treasurer. Motion by Henke, seconded by Cottington, to close nominations. Upon vote being taken Jim Burgett was unanimously elected Treasurer.

COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Authorization of Compensation for School Board Members Minnesota Statute 123B.09, Subd. 12 states: "The clerk, treasurer and superintendent of any district shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the board. Unless otherwise provided by law, the other members of the board shall also receive such compensation as may be fixed by the board." In May 2006, the Board approved compensation for the School Board chairperson at $700.00 per month; for the School Board clerk at $625.00 per month; and for other persons on the School Board at $600.00 per month for the 2006 calendar year. In addition, the Board approved $50.00 per month for each board member as reimbursement of expenses (including in-district mileage) incurred as a result of attendance at School Board and other related meetings. The combined monthly compensation totaled $750.00 for the Board chair; $675.00 for the Board clerk; and $650.00 for other board members. The monthly compensation has remained the same as the Board approved in 2006. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, compensation for the 2011 calendar year shall be: $750.00 per month ($9,000.00 per year) for the chairperson; $675.00 per month ($8,100.00 per year) for the clerk; and $650.00 per month ($7,800.00 per year) for other persons on the Board. These totals are inclusive of the flat $50 monthly reimbursement for in-district mileage and other incidental expenses. Motion by Henke, seconded by Green that the Board compensation for the 2011 calendar year remain as determined in May of 2006. The motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Henke, seconded by Epley, to approve items in the Consent Agenda as follows:

A. Designation of Official Newspaper: Osseo-Maple Grove Press. Legal notices and minutes may also be published in the Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Sun-Post and the Plymouth

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Sun-Sailor at the discretion of the administration. B. Designation of Official Cash Depositories for District Funds:

Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund (US Bank), MN Trust (Associated Bank).

C. Designation of Investment Brokers for District Investments: Wells Fargo Investment Services, Inc.; Dain Rauscher, Inc.; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; US Bank Minneapolis; and Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus; PMA Financial Network, Inc/Associated Bank; and Advanced Capital Group.

D. Authorization of Procedures for the Investment of Excess Cash: The director of business services, or designee, is hereby vested with the authority and responsibility to invest funds in accordance with Minn. Stat. 118A.02. Consistent with the above delegation of responsibility for conducting the investment of excess funds, the director of business services is hereby authorized to sign the following investment documents as deputy treasurer: Collateral Assignment forms and Collateral Release forms.

E. Authorization of Payments for Goods and Services in Advance of Board Approval: Consistent with Minn Stat. 123B.02, 123B.11, 471.38, and 471.425, the director of business services, or designee, is hereby vested with the authority and responsibility to make the following payments in advance of Board approval.

1) Payment of Expense Claims Against the School District a. Postage meter and bulk mailing payments b. Purchases made by school personnel that do

not exceed fifty dollars, provided an administrator has authorized such purchases

c. Officials, referees and judges fees d. Special program speakers' fees and consulting

fees e. Petty cash fund replenishments f. Utility bills g. Tuition of students h. Registration and travel expenses i. Employer group insurance payments j. Employer retirement plan payments k. Employee payroll deductions payments l. Payments necessary to be eligible for a

discount privilege m. Contractual progress payments, common to

building construction, as necessary to meet established due dates

n. Debt redemption payments o. Other expense claims subject to payment of

interest if a late payment were to occur

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CONSENT AGENDA

p. Contracts with a value of less than $10,000 2.) Payment of Imprest Net Payroll Bank Account Items and Investment Purchases 3) Electronic Funds Transfer Payments Covering Minnesota Withholding, Investments and Bond Principal, Interest, and Fiscal Agent Service Charges. The director of business services shall follow these policy controls:

a. The disbursing bank shall keep on file a certified copy of this authorization, which allows electronic funds transfer. b. The initiator shall document the request and obtain approval from the director of business services, or designee, before making the transfer. c. The initiator of the electronic transfer shall be identified for each transaction. d. A written confirmation of the transaction shall be made no later than one business day after the transaction and shall be used to support the transaction. All of the advance payments made by the above authorization require that a detailed listing of the payments be submitted to the School Board for ratification at its next regularly scheduled meeting for such financial matters.

F. Authorization of Use of Facsimile Signatures and a Surety Bond - BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 279 as follows:

1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 47.41, the school board and the chairperson, clerk and treasurer thereof hereby authorize the school district depository banks to honor checks, drafts, warrants, warrant-checks and other orders on public funds bearing facsimile signatures of any of said officers and to charge the same to the account upon which drawn as fully as though those instruments bore the manually written signatures of any of said officers 2. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 47.42, the school board of said district approves the use of such facsimile signatures and hereby determines to insure the school district with an insurance company authorized to do business within the state in the amount of up to $500,000 blanket employee faithful performance bond forgery insurance against the loss of any public funds which may be withdrawn upon unauthorized use of such facsimile signatures and an officer of said school

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district shall not be 3. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish the school district depositories with copies of this resolution, and the school district officers and said depositories are hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements for the use of facsimile signatures hereafter 4. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 123B.02 covering general powers, the school board authorizes the superintendent of schools and the superintendents secretary to utilize facsimile signature stamps covering the chairperson and the clerk signatures. The facsimile signature stamps covering the chairperson and the clerk are hereby authorized and may be utilized only for personnel employment contracts and district forms for change in personnel employment status, whenever there is not an actual handwritten signature required by Minnesota statute

G. Authorization for Administration to execute Contracts

Approved by the Board

H. Authorization for Administration to execute School District Grant Applications

The motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW OF 2009 SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEES AND OTHER ENTITIES

a. School Board Policy Committee: Dean Henke, Kim Green and

Jim Burgett b. School Board Property Committee: Tammie Epley, Laura

Cottington and Teresa Lunt c. Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD): Kim

Green (1st), Tammie Epley (Alternate) d. Brooklyn Bridge Alliance: Tammie Epley e. Community Education Program Advisory Council (CEPAC): Kim

Green f. Continuing Education Committee: Bob Hein g. District 279 Core Planning Team: Tammie Epley and Teresa

Lunt h. District 279 Foundation: Laura Cottington i. District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC): Jim Burgett j. District Staff Development Committee: Teresa Lunt k. Joint Board of Intermediate District 287: Dean Henke l. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Legislative

Representative: Kim Green m. Minnesota State High School League Region 5AA: Laura

Cottington n. Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD)

Joint Powers Board: Tammie Epley; Teresa Lunt (Alternate)

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REVIEW OF 2011 SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEES AND OTHER ENTITIES

o. Parent Legislative Network Liaison: Laura Cottington p. Technology and Information Educational Services (TIES) Joint

Board: John Nelson - Term Expires June 30, 2012

Motion by Henke, seconded by Epley, to approve Board Chairperson appointment to the various committees and other entities. The motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:10 p.m., motion by Green, seconded by Henke, to adjourn the organizational meeting of the School Board. The motion carried unanimously.

___________________________________ Laura Cottington, Clerk

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Independent School District 279 School Board January 11, 2011

CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting of the Independent School District 279 School Board was held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center. Chairperson Henke called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

ROLL CALL

The following members were present: Board members Dean Henke, Laura Cottington, Kim Green, Tammie Epley, Teresa Lunt, Jim Burgett and Superintendent Dr. Kate Maguire.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Scout Troop 368.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

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

AUDIENCE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL BOARD

The following individual addressed the Board during Audience Opportunity to Address the School Board: Dan Durdin

SUPT. REPORT

A regular part of the superintendents report is to share points of pride. The points of pride celebrate students, staff and community members who are contributing to the accomplishment of our mission which is to inspire and prepare ALL students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community and engage in a life time of learning.

Points of Pride: Achieving Results Seniors David Brateng and Paige Olson have been selected to represent Osseo Senior High in the Triple "A" Award program, sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, Institute for Athletic Medicine and Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. The award recognizes students who excel in academics and who participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.

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Three Osseo Senior High students have earned honors in the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards program, which recognizes our states most creative teenagers and offers scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. Mackenzie Bartsch earned the Silver Key award and an Honorable Mention for photography; Kaitlyn Brown earned a Silver Key for photography; and Chantel Galvan earned an Honorable Mention for ceramics. Their pieces will be featured in an exhibit at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design opening January 21 and continuing through the awards ceremony on February 13. Maple Grove Senior High student Tony Stec was named Outstanding Minister to the Chinese Politburo at the Chicago Model United Nations Conference in December. Stec and 17 other teammates from the school were among 750 students from the United States and abroad attending the four-day conference, where they engaged in debate and negotiation in historical and contemporary simulations. Student Confidence, Courage and Competence The MGSH Dance Team took first place in both Jazz and Kick competitions and was named Team Champion at the Northwest Suburban Conference meet last weekend. They now prepare for sections in early February. Maple Grove Senior High athletes competed successfully in several meets over winter break. Boys basketball won the Bethel Tournament; boys hockey took 3rd at the St. Louis Park Tournament; and girls hockey took the consolation title at the Eden Prairie Tournament. Two District 279 students were recently named Channel 12 Standout Students. Maple Grove senior Samantha Kollasch was recognized for her work as a snowboard instructor at Elm Creek Park; having just picked up the sport two years ago, she persisted in her learning until she was skilled enough to teach it to others. Osseo senior Riley Haynes was featured for the leadership skills he uses to benefit Osseos football team and student government. The Park Brook Choir, which meets once a week after school, has nearly 60 student members. Contributing to Community Students and staff across our system provided thousands of items of warm clothes, gifts, and food for local families over the holidays. Many drives benefited the Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) or District 279 schools that serve areas with a high concentration of poverty. Among the buildings that held drives were Park Center Senior High, Maple Grove Senior High, Osseo Junior High, and the Educational Service Center.

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SUPT. REPORT

Organized by the schools music teachers, Zanewood Community School performed its annual Winter Sing-along to a full house. Band, orchestra, and recorder groups gave special performances of holiday music from a variety of traditions. In response to student interest in helping a local family that had experienced hardship, a fifth-grade class at Oak View Elementary organized a Penny Challenge with a friendly competition among grade levels to raise the most money. The drive was extremely successful, and students raised nearly $2,000 to help the family. The Woodland Eagles Choir, a PTA-funded before-school choir of 5th and 6th graders, performed a mini-concert for the residents of St. Therese at Oxbow Lake Assisted Living Facility in Brooklyn Park in December. The performance has been an annual tradition for the school since it opened. The web site for the Mother Bear Project, an organization that provides homemade bears to children affected by HIV/AIDS in emerging nations, features a video of North View Junior High students engaging in this community service project. The video was made by a North View staff member as a thank you to Judy Johnson, a local volunteer who provided hundreds of handmade bears for North View students to stuff and send to the Mother Bear Project. Plans are underway for the annual spring international service project in Sasabe, Mexico. The six students selected to participate, along with their principals, enjoyed a Mexican dinner at the Maple Grove Don Pablos restaurant, which generously supports the costs of the meal each year. Board member and longtime volunteer leader of the project, Tammie Epley, will lead the group again this year. Mission-driven employees Park Center administrative assistant and former Minnesota Vikings player John Turner was recently featured on KARE 11 as a Vikings Great. The video is available on the KARE-11 Web site and is linked from our school districts Facebook page. Leveraging Assets When Park Center Senior High language and literacy teacher Tim Field submitted a proposal to DonorsChoose.org, the project was fully funded within 10 days. Field was able to replace dilapidated copies of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald with new books provided through gifts to the DonorsChoose organization. One of the ways Park Brook Elementary is engaging families is through a Book Club for parents, now in its second year. Book club members

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are currently reading and discussing the book, Come On People by Bill Cosby. As it permanently closes out its operations, the Brooklyn Center Charitable Foundation is making final distributions to support schools in Brooklyn Center, including Garden City Elementary. The Foundation presented a check in the amount of $32,670 to Principal Todd Tischer, who recognized Foundation members as marvelous benefactors for the children of Brooklyn Center and inspirational role models as actively engaged and committed citizens in our communities. The superintendent welcomed our two new board members, Teresa Lunt and Jim Burgett, and welcomed back returning board member, Tammie Epley. The board members that were sworn in have dedicated many hours over the past six weeks to learning about our school system and school board operations. Their period of orientation isnt yet over as they have committed to additional training on several topics provided by the MN School Boards Association in upcoming weeks. The work of school board members requires constant learning and I want you to know how much I appreciate the efforts every board member makes to be knowledgeable leaders. Superintendent Maguire shared that we are excited about a new professional development partnership, starting this spring, with the University of St. Thomas that will allow all ISD 279 employees to further their education with special benefits available only through the partnership. This initiative aligns with our key strategy of leveraging the assets of our system and community to optimize the results of our mission and strategic objectives; it also reflects our core value that lifelong learning is essential for the individual and community to thrive. The first phase of the professional development program will involve a cohort of District 279 employees who are pursuing their administrative license. The group will meet outside of work hours here in the school district with a St. Thomas instructor, providing convenience in class schedules and location. In the future, the partnership will include opportunities for other employees to earn a bachelors degree, masters degree, or teaching license, or achieve another educational goal. In addition to helping employees develop professionally, the partnership will provide employees reduced tuition, expedited application process, fee waiver, classes held here within our district, priority placement for practicum experiences, and an education from a higher education institution known nationally and internationally for excellence.

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SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS

Director Green reported that she attended the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) legislative preview and shared that Superintendent Maguire was one of the presenters. The common theme was funding.

PRESENTATION: TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES LEARNING: TIES CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Chief Technology Officer Tim Wilson introduced several speakers who shared highlights from their presentation at the annual TIES conference for technology educators. Wilson shared that there were about 2700 attendees at the conference, and 18 of the presenters, including students from Edinbrook and Park Center, were from ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools. Former School Board chair John Nelson currently serves as chair of the TIES board of directors. One of the conference highlights was a keynote by Sir Ken Robinson, a creativity expert who challenges educators to cultivate creativity in children. Pamela Manders, licensed media specialist at Zanewood Community School, shared highlights of her conference presentation regarding using technology for authentic assessment. Mike Cassidy, IB technology teacher at Park Center Senior High, brought two students with him to share their presentation about managing a school-based TV studio. Wilson reviewed his presentation (his co-presenter at the conference was his son) on what educators can learn about motivation and engagement from video game designers.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Henke, seconded by Cottington, to approve items in the Consent Agenda as follows:

Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of December 7, 2010 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 2010 Verified Accounts Payable Ratified dated December 21, 2010 Verified Accounts Payable Ratified dated January 4, 2011 Personnel Acceptance of the 2010-2011 Carl Perkins Grant in the amount of $112,000 and authorize an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $112,000 Acceptance of the 2010-2011 Carl Perkins Reserve Grant in the amount of $10,000 and authorize an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $10,000 Acceptance of the 2010-2011 Health Science Program Grant in the

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amount of $100,000 and authorize an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $100,000 Acceptance of the 2010-2011 Non-Public Schools Grant in the amount of $404,131 and authorize an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $404,131 Acceptance of the 2010-2011 Statewide Health Improvement Program Grant in the amount of $96,487 and authorize an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $96,487 Acceptance of the 2010-2011 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program Grant in the amount of $100,000 and authorize an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $100,000 IRS 2011 Mileage Reimbursement Rate Submission of Review and Comment to MDE for FY 2012 and FY 2013 Alternative Facilities Plan Fundraisers The motion carried unanimously.

GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT

Motion by Henke, seconded by Green, to approve the Gifts to the District totaling $110,962.75. The motion carried unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Negotiation Strategies Meeting, Tuesday, January 25, 2011,

6:00 PM, Conference Room N10, Educational Service Center. Closed to the Public.

2. Regular School Board Meeting, Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 8:00 PM, Board Room, Educational Service Center. Open to the Public.

ADJOURNMENT

At 8:05 PM, motion by Epley, seconded by Lunt, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

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Laura Cottington, Clerk

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Personnel 1/25/11

Licensed Personnel

Resignations 1. Joyce Coleman, Osseo Senior High, Student Assistant Counselor, part-time, employment

date 12/9/08, effective 1/25/11 Returning From Leave 1. Simu Sikka, Achieve, Special Education, full-time, effective 12/13/10 2. Laurie Yahn, CBVAT, Work Experience Handicap, full-time, effective 1/24/11 3. Michael Forsberg, Maple Grove Senior High, English, full-time, effective 1/18/11 Employment 1. Cheryl Larson, North View, Special Education, full-time, temporary, effective 1/4/11

Non-Licensed Personnel Retirement 1. Susan Faust, Zanewood, Title I ESP, part-time, employment date 10/31/90, effective

2/28/11 Employment 1. Jeffrey Davison, Maple Grove Junior, Special Ed ESP, part-time, effective 1/12/2011 2. Nicole James, AEC, Family Services Assistant, part-time, effective 1/10/2011 3. Christine Johnson, Crest View, Special Ed ESP, part-time, effective 1/10/11 4. James Haga, ESC, Bus ESP, part-time, effective 1/20/11 5. Chiaki Hasegawa, North View, ELL ESP, part-time, effective 1/24/11 6. Rico Washington, Park Center, Parking/Hall Monitor ESP, part-time, effective 1/27/11 7. Darrell Young, Edinbrook, Special Ed ESP, part-time, effective 1/24/11 Leave of Absence 1. Carla Van Liere, Weaver Lake, Special Ed ESP, part-time, effective 01/03/11

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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN PROGRAMS AND

POSITIONS, AND REASONS THEREFORE.

WHEREAS, the financial condition of the School District indicates that the School Board must adjust expenditures immediately, and WHEREAS, this adjustment in expenditures must include discontinuance of positions and adjustment or curtailment of programs, and WHEREAS, a determination must be made as to which teachers and other employees contracts must be terminated and not renewed and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits in effecting discontinuance of position. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District 279 as follows: That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the School District and adjust expenditures, and make recommendations to the School Board for the discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions. 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 the resolution was declared [duly passed and adopted].

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STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss.

COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )

I, the undersigned, being the fully qualified and acting Clerk of Independent School District No. 279, 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 Independent School District No. 279, duly called and held on the date therein indicated, so far as such minutes relate to a Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions, and that said resolution included therein is a full, true and correct copy of the original thereof. WITNESS MY HAND officially as such Clerk this _______ day of January, 2011.

By: _____________________________________

Clerk of the School Board Independent School District No. 279 Osseo, Minnesota

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RESOLUTION OF SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTING ISD 279 OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS APPLICATION TO

MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION

Maple Grove Senior High School January 20, 2011

WHEREAS, ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools is a partner in good standing with the Minnesota State High School League;

WHEREAS, ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools activity programming goals are in alignment with those established by the Minnesota High School League Foundation (MSHSL);

WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to

assist school districts in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students and fine arts programs;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of ISD 279 -Osseo Area Schools supports the Districts application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation in the form of a grant in the amount of $4,000 to provide funding for the purpose of professional development for coaches in order to promote our students' knowledge of sportsmanship and fair competition as they participate in valuable extra-curricular activities. Date Board Chair Signature Date Board Clerk Signature

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WHEREAS, ISD 279 -Osseo Area Schools has established the need to survey its participants in order to celebrate successes and identify address areas of need in order to continually improve the program;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of ISD 279 -Osseo Area Schools supports the Districts application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation in the form of a grant in the amount of $2,000 to provide funding for the purpose of surveying large groups of activities participants in order to continually evaluate our program offerings, and ensure that our activities programs are effectively promoting the growth and development of all participants.. Date Board Chair Signature Date Board Clerk Signature

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Park Center High School January 20, 2011





WHEREAS, ISD 279 -Osseo Area Schools has established the need to survey its participants in order to celebrate successes and identify address areas of need in order to continually improve the program;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of ISD 279 -Osseo Area Schools supports the Districts application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation in the form of a grant in the amount of $2,000 to provide funding for the purpose of surveying large groups of activities participants in order to continually evaluate our program offerings, and ensure that our activities programs are effectively promoting the growth and development of all participants.. Date Board Chair Signature Date Board Clerk Signature

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DIVISION OF LEADERSHIP, TEACHING, AND LEARNING

Osseo Area Schools

TO: Jim Meyer FR: Joan Bowman DATE: November 18, 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 January 25, 2011. School EC, RL, PB, WVR, OAK, EB Sponsoring Organization EC, RL, PB, WVR, OAK, EB Adult Advisor Jim Meyer & Tammie Epley Destination Tucson, Arivaca, and Amado, Arizona; Sasabe, Sonora, Mexico Departure Date 4/26/11 Return Date 5/1/11 Assistant Superintendent approved 10/21/10 Board approved Will be on the School Board agenda for January 25, 2011 c: Advisor Jim Meyer and Tammie Epley

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279

Osseo Area Schools

TO: Building Principal Business Manager Activity Advisor FR: Joan Bowman Division of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning DATE: January 17, 2011 RE: APPROVED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

The following request has been approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning. The fundraising request will be on the next School Board agenda. School Advisor Event Date(s) Approved

PCSH S. Jones Computer Fun 2/9 2/16/11 1/14/11 Senior Class Compatibility Survey Cabinet 2010-2011

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279

Osseo Area Schools

TO: Building Principal Business Manager Activity Advisor FR: Joan Bowman Division of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning DATE: January 17, 2011 RE: APPROVED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

The following request has been approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership, Teaching, and Learning. The fundraising request will be on the next School Board agenda. School Advisor Event Date(s) Approved

PCSH S. Jones Candy Sales 1/18 2/4/11 1/14/11 Senior Class Cabinet 2010-2011

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Gifts to the District 1/25/11

Gifts to the District totaling $41,005.34 Early Childhood Special Education PTO - $646.80 to be used for classroom supplies at Early Childhood Special Education Cedar Island PTO - $24,635.39 to be used for school needs and salaries at Cedar Island Elementary Anonymous Donor - $240 to be used for games and puzzles for kindergarten at Crest View Elementary Residential Mortgage Group - $200 to be used for staff development at Edinbrook Elementary Western Psychological Services - $2080 for school needs at Garden City Elementary Food Perspectives, Inc - $50 for school needs at Garden City Elementary University of Minnesota - $510 for Bell Museum presentation for kindergarten and 4 th grade at Palmer Lake Elementary Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign $65 for student rewards at Palmer Lake Elementary Park Brook PTO - $1500 for volunteer coordinator salary at Park Brook Elementary Box Tops for Education - $325.50 for classroom supplies at Rice Lake Elementary Target Field Trip Grants Program - $700 for field trips at Rice Lake Elementary Helds Nursery - $210 for school beautification at Rush Creek Elementary Residential Mortgage Group - $100 for classroom amplification systems at Rush Creek Elementary Maddie Lewis - $20 for classroom supplies at Woodland Elementary Box Tops for Education - $1579.50 for support staff salaries, supplies and technology needs at Woodland Elementary Kemps Nickels for Education - $203.15 for support staff salaries, supplies and technology needs at Woodland Elementary

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Gifts to the District 1/25/11

Wells Fargo Community Support - $60 for student needs at Zanewood Elementary Shawn Cha - $5000 for CLIMB China trip at Brooklyn Junior High School Wrestling Activity Account - $2780 for rescheduled wrestling tournament expenses at Maple Grove Senior High Alerus Financial/Jeff & Mary Dahlberg - $100 school needs at Osseo Senior High

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AgendaPresentation: Standards Based GradingGrading and Reporting Presentation.pptGradingReporting Three Year Plan.doc

Consent AgendaMinutes of the Organizational meeting of January 11, 20111 11 11 Org mtg minutes .doc

Minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 20111 11 11 minutes.doc

Financial Reports for the Month of December 2010Dec Financial Reports.pdf

Electronic Wire Transfers (including Investments, Debt Service, MN Payroll Withholding, Flex Benefit Plan and Delta Dental) for the month of December 2010Dec Elec Wire Transfers

Verified Accounts Payable Ratified dated January 18, 2011Verified AP Ratified 1-18-11.pdf

Payment of bills, including Payroll, made through the office for the month of December 2010Dec Payments Bills-Payroll 1-25-11.pdf

PersonnelPersonnel.doc

Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Programs and Positions, and Reasons ThereforeResolution Recommending Adjustment to Programs.doc

Resolution of School Board Supporting ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Applications to Minnesota State High School League Foundation MSHSL Board Resolution - MGSH - Jan 2011.docMSHSL Board Resolution for OSH - Jan. 2011.docMSHSL Board Resolution for PCHS - Jan. 2011.doc

Student TripsStudents Connecting through International Service.DOC

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Action ItemsGifts to the District totaling $41,005.34Gifts to the District.doc

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