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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT No. 15

REGULAR MEETING

November 25, 2013

SCHOOL BOARD

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRlCT No. 15

St. Francis, Minnesota

November 25 , 2013

Dialogue with School Board - 6:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting -7:00 p.m.

Central Services Center - Community Room

4115 Ambassador Blvd.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance

II. Board Calendar Dates December 9,2013 Dialogue with School Board - 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Central Services Center - Community Room

January 27, 2014


Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.


January 13 , 2014


Annual Meeting - 7:00 p.m.


February 10, 2014




Happening Around the District - St. Francis High School Debate Team - Mr. Fetzik Consideration of Visitors (To address the School Board complete the card and submit to the Chair)

Ill. Approval of Agenda

rv. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes of November 11 ... .. ..... ........ ... ....... .............. ... ..... .... ......... ........... ... ... 5

Rev. B. Approval of Routine Personnel Items ........................ .. .......... .. ...... .. ................................. 14

C. Approval of Disbursements (emailed on 11/21) D. Approval of Out of State Travel - Wrestling ...... .. .. .. .... .... ...... ...... .... .. .............. .. .. .. ...... .. .. 15

Delete E. Approval of Extended Trip Wrestling .. .. .... .. ...... .. .. ..... .... .. .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... .. .. ............ .. .. 16

Rev. F. Approval of Gift Acknowledgements ........ .... ........ .... .... .. .... .. .................. .... .... .. .... .. .... .. .... 17

V. Reports A. Student Report B. Superintendent Communications and Report C. Dialogue Session D. School Board Member Reports E. Administrative Report

• DL T - Leadership • DLT - District of Choice • Explore - PLAN Results - Mr. Neubauer

f\w • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Mr. Lindberg

VI. New Business Add A. Polie)' 519 COfflf'efl3tttiofl Altel'fltttive to Di3triet IIealtl:tLAsl:lfanee First Reading

B. VII. Other Matters

.£1 (A) 2005A Refunding Bond Resolution .... .... ...... .... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .. ..................... .. ....... 18 GB 20 14A Authorizing Resolution Bond Refunding 2005A ........ .. .. .. .. .... .... .... ............ .. ........ 19

6 lc. Closed Session - Negotiation Parameters .... .. .. ...... .. .... .. .... ...... .......... .. .. ...... .. .. .... .. ...... .. ... 22

VUI. Other Business

A. B.

lX. Adjournment

SCHOOL BOARD

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 15

St. Francis, Minnesota

November 11,2013



4115 Ambassador Blvd.

MINUTES

The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Amy Kelly at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Directors David Anderson, Suzanne Erkel, Janet Glover, Harry Grams, David Roberts, Marsha Van Denburgh, and Superintendent Ed Saxton.

Others present were Associate Director of Business Services Scott Nelson, Director of Human Resources Dave Lindberg, Director of Special Services Tim Finn, Interim Director of Curriculum Paul Neubauer, Assistant Director of Community Services Troy Ferguson, student representatives Cassy Stierns, Natasha Taylor, staff and community members.

Board Calendar Dates: Regular meetings he.Id at 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, November 25, December 9, January 13, and January 27. Dialogue with the School Board will be at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meetings.

Happenings Around the District Interim St. Francis High School Principal Rick Toso introduced the Madrigal Singers, led by instructor Lukas Warren. A large group of students perfonned a song from their upcoming show.

Site Report Nancy Wallace, Early Childhood Family Education and Preschool Place 15 Program Supervisor, and Kristine Vogtlin, Early Childhood Special Education Program Supervisor, presented infonnation about the Lifelong Learning Center and its programs for young children. Teaming is essential to the success and growth of their programs. New efforts include use of grants from the Anoka County Children and Family Council for screening and mental health. The Minnesota legislature approved scholarships for early childhood and $10,000 will be used in ISD 15 early childhood programs for preschool scholarships and focused language and literacy instruction.

Consideration of Visitors none

Agenda Motion was made by Ms. Erkel and second by Mr. Grams. Motion carried, 7-0.

Consent Agenda Motion was made to approve the revised Consent Agenda by Mr. Anderson and second by Mr. Roberts. A. THAT the minutes of October 28 be approved as presented. B THAT the Personne I Items be approve d as presen e t d .

NBW~YMENT = " Name .PO!iitioP ReplaCementtot ~' ; '$t8tus Days! Year ~:. , ~, WQo ' ,.,. :.' ~ Bergman,

Jeffrey EA-Special Ed NEW

POSITION CCCS CONT

172 Prorated

3.25 B22/1 $12.01 11 /04113

Bonczek, Holly

EA-Special Ed Melissa Higby CCCS CONT 172

Prorated 6.50 B22/ 1 $12.01 11118113

Day, Tiffany FDS-

Helper/Server/ Clerk

Andrea Erickson

SFHS CONT 173

Prorated 2.75 AIIII $11.27 10/28113

Grise, Jeana EA-Special Ed NEW

POSITION CCCS CONT

172 Prorated 3.25

B22/1 $12.01 11/04/13

Immel, Karen FDS-Cook Christine Johnson

SFHS CONT 176

Prorated 7.25 AI3/2 $13.45 10/28113

Krause, Lori Asst Coor KC Janet

Anderson SCA CONT

176.66 Prorated

6.0 1211 $13.70 11104/13

Kreifel, Michael

FDS-Cook Joni Bulunan SFHS CONT 176

Prorated ~

7.50 AI3/3

Appr 10/28 $13.90 10/251I3

Melius, Linda FDS-Monitor Luann

Cederberg EBCS CONT

173 Prorated

2.50 AIIII $11.27 11 /04113

Stone, Dawn FDS-

HelperlServerl Clerk

Nancy Welton SFHS CONT 173

Prorated 5.0 AIlI2 $11.47 IlIll / 13

Westerfield, Kara

EA-SpeciaJ Ed NEW

POSITION CCCS CONT

172 Prorated

6.50 B22/ 1 $12 .01 11 /04113

INTERNAL TRANSFERS

Name Current Position! Location Current

OayslHrs Current Salary

New Position! Location Daysl Hrs

New Salary Effective

Anderson, Janet

CED-Asst Coor KC

176.66/6.0 $13.95 Adm Asst-OTL 173/6.5 $14.24 11I07/[3

Landis, Barbara

Custodian-Night Lead

261.0/8.0 $15.65 Maintenance 261.0/8.0 $15.65 IlI04113

LEAYES OF ABSENCE I .' Expected Duration Most recent assignment

Name .',

Position ~,

Location From To DayS/Year . HrsIOay

Bernard, Lynn

FDS-Clerk SFMS 10101113 11103113 Returned

173.0 3.50

Hauge, Ryan Teacher-Social Studies SFHS 11/06113 12/09/ 13 186.0 8.0

Johnson, Diane

School Social Worker EBCS 10/28113 TBD 186.0 8.0

Muhr, Elizabeth

Teacher-F ACS SFMS 08/26113 10114113 Returned

186.0 8.0

Schrag, Lisa-Marie

Teacher-Business SFHS 1013l113 -Updated

01 123114 186.0 8.0

RESIGNATIONIRETlREMENTStrERMINATIONSIDISCONTINUANCE OF POSITION

Name · Position Site Rtl8Son Effettfvc Last Work Day

Antinozzi, Theresa

Sandhill & Kids Conn Prg Supr SHC Resignation 09/27/2013 09/2712013

Humann, Deb Tchr-Special Education SFMS Resignation 10/3112013 10/3112013

Knode, Vivian Educational Assistant-SPED SFMS Retirement 12/02/2013 12/02/2013

C . THAT Disbursements are approved as presented. BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that these disbursements as presented, and excluding net payroll, be allowed and charged to funds as follows :

FundNo. Description Amount

01 General $ 1,149,582.53

02 Food Service $ 152,077.96

04 Community Services $ 49,588 .59

06 Construction $

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07 Debt Redemption $

09 Trust and Agency $ 1,000.00

20 Internal Service $ 365,954.33

47 OPEB Debt Service $

TOTAL DISTRlCT $ 1,718,203 AI E. THAT Gift Acknowledgements be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the following gifts be hereby accepted as set forth in donor formes) received: $1,136.83 , SFES APT, transportation costs for 1) 2nd grade field trip to Children' s Theater, 2) 5th grade field trip to Cedar Creek Eco. system, 3) 5th grade field trip to Wargo Nature Center $124.39, Wells Fargo Educational Matching Fund, to EBCS to use at principal's discretion $54.00, Target Corporation, to SFMS to use at principal's discretion $5,037.11 , St. Francis Grid Club, stat book, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh pads, navy and white practice jerseys, kicking shoe $55040 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, to SFHS to be used at principal's discretion $310.94, Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, to SFHS to be used at principal's discretion $50.00, Troy Johnson, to the American Indian Education Program

Motion carried, 7-0.

Reports Student Report Cassy Stierns and Natasha Taylor provided the student report. Students wrote letters to be distributed for Veterans Day. The band and Madrigal singers have upcoming shows. HOSA held its state fall conference where SFHS students were elected officers. The food drive is still going on.

Superintendent Report and Communications • Mr. Saxton spoke about the heroin issue that has been in the news. The newly formed parent group St.

Francis Community Drug Awareness held a meeting November II and will hold a public information meeting November 21 at the high school Performing Arts Center. Mr. Saxton met with the St. Francis police chief to discuss the role of police liaison officers and how the police department and district administration can work together. Former high school principal Paul Neubauer gave an overview of what has been done in the past includ ing increased consequences for chemical abuse, a canine program, increased supervision by neighbors and an anonymous tipline, all of which had mixed results. Schools are allowed to question students based on reasonable suspicion, rather than how police are limited to probable cause. Mr. Neubauer said the best thing is a combination of police, administrator diligence, community and parent involvement.

• There have been problems with the video streaming of meetings. Options are: continue with the current, problematic Kaltura server, use Google+ for live streaming and YouTube archiving, use Google but do not livestream, or get professional equipment with multiple cameras for at least $30,000. The board preferred option two, using Google+, but consideration of visitors is an issue due to privacy concerns . Muting that portion of the meeting is an option.

• The School Board is interested in changing the district's student information system because of limitations by the current system (TIES). Mr. Saxton will gather information including at least two alternatives such as Infinite Campus and Skyward.

• Mr. Saxton will get information to the board about work sessions. • FPAC meets November 19 and in December and January. The board discussed how that would work

during the transition to new board members . • Bleacher improvements at the high school are being addressed, but the project may not be completed by

spring. • MSBA is holding a workshop in January. There is no charge for ISO 15 school board members to attend

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this . • Mr. Saxton would like to schedule 30-minute meetings with each board member.

Dialogue Session No one attended .

School Board Member Reports Ms. Glover attended a meeting at Cedar Creek Community School and has been involved with negotiations. Mr. Anderson has been involved in negotiations and the superintendent evaluation. He offered his congratulations to newly elected board members. Mr. Grams has attended several meetings and negotiations, which have gone well. He, too, congratulated new board members. He attended the Veterans Breakfast held at the Legion. Ms. Van Denburgh has attended negotiations and insurance committee meetings. She thanked voters for re-electing her. Mr. Roberts thanked veterans. He thanked voters for his re-election and offered his congratulations to the other candidates. He attended Senior Day at the high school, the high school play, CCCS PTO meeting, and SFCDA planning meetings. Ms. Erkel has attended negotiations and the superintendent evaluations. She congratulated the School Board candidates. As a veteran, she is appreciative of all the well wishes. She questioned the time limit on site reports, as some have gone well over the 10-minute allotment. After much discussion, it was decided to give speakers a friendly reminder of the time limit and have them send information beforehand.

Administrative Reports 2014-2015 Budget Calendar

Associate Director of Business Services Scott Nelson presented a timeline template for budget development. The

district is already ahead of last year.

2012-2013 Preliminary Unaudited General Fund Fund Balances

Mr. Nelson presented information about the new assignments for fund balances: assigned (district discretion),

reserved (state required), unapproved (available), which total $2,176,143. Some Fiscal Year 2012 funds are from

excess special education funds.

2014-15 Estimated Student Count

Director of Human Resources Dave Lindberg showed a video illustrating the complexities of student forecasting

and how enrollment data is collected and projected. Enrollment for 2014-15 is expected to decline due to declining

birthrates statewide and in Anoka County. Open enrollment forms were reviewed and "reason for leaving"

responses were primarily due to location of other schools and moving. Less than 25 percent cited "better schools"

as a reason for leaving the district. That is something the district can control by improving public perception of the

district.

Other Matters Resolution Canvassing Returns ofGeneral Election Motion was made by Ms. Glover second by Mr. Anderson.

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.l5, as follows: l. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on

November 5,2013 was in all respects duly and legally called and held.

2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 1,412 voters of the district

voted at said election on the election of three school board members for four-year term vacancies and one

school board member for a two-year tenn vacancy on the board caused by expiration of term and a vacated

seat on the first Monday in January next following the general election as follows:

Four-year tenn: David Roberts 879, Barbara Jahnke 688, Marsha Van Denburgh 615, Juanita Reed

Boniface 577, Malcolm T. Vinger II 521, Shannon Collier 267, and write-in 13.

Two-year term: Betsy Roed 751, Scott Schwarz 621, and write-in S.

3. Candidate David Roberts, Candidate Barbara Jahnke, and Candidate Marsha Van Denburgh, having received the highest number of votes, are elected to four-year terms beginning the first Monday in January, 2014 . Candidate Betsy Roed, having received the highest num ber of votes, is elected to a two-year term beginning the first Monday in January, 2014

4. The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certifY the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.

Motion can-ied 7-0.

Resolution Authorizing Certificates ofElection WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election for School Board members held on November 5,

2013.

Motion by Ms. Van Denburgh and second by Mr. Roberts.

Motion carried 7-0.

The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. David L. Anderson, School Board Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION

(2 Year Term)

This is to certify as follows:

1. The School Board of Independent School District No. 15 on November 11, 2013 canvassed the general election of school board members held on November 5, 2013.

2. Betsy Roed received the largest number of votes cast for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 15 for a two year term.

3. There is one two year term vacancy on the board caused by a vacated seat of term on the first Monday in January next following the election.

4. Therefore, Betsy Roed is elected to the office of School Board member of Independent School District No.15 for a two year term beginning the first Monday in January, 2014 and expiring the first Monday in January, 2016.

By authority of the School Board of Independent School District No. 15, pursuant to resolution dated November 11,2013.

Dated: AJC1. } \ \ Z0 (5 Chair (11""''1 t J.1 LI ClerkQ~ j, C]4"'


(Full 4 Y ear Term)


1. The School Board ofIndependent School District No. 15 on November 11,2013 canvassed the general election of school board members held on November 5, 2013.

2. Marsha Van Denburgh received the third largest number of votes cast for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 15 for a full four year term.

3. There are three full four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election.

4. Therefore, Marsha Van Denburgh is elected to the office of School Board member of Independent School District N 0.15 for a full four year term beginning the first Monday in January, 2014 and expiring the first Monday in January, 2018.


Dated: .\.,J ov. \ l ;to \3 Chair ~ \c-tR~\ f

Dated:t\)o .... -


(Full 4 Year Term)


1. The School Board ofIndependent School District No. 15 on November 11,2013 canvassed the general election of school board members held on November 5, 2013.

2. Barbara Jahnke received the second largest number of votes cast for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 15 for a full four year term.

3. There are three full four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election.

4. Therefore, Barbara Jahnke is elected to the office of School Board member of Independent School District No.lS for a full four year term beginning the first Monday in January, 2014 and expiring the first Monday in January, 2018.


CERTIFICA TE OF ELECTION

(Full 4 Year Tenn)

This is to certify as follows :

1. The School Board of Independent School District No. 15 on November 11 , 2013 canvassed the general election of school board members held on November 5, 2013.

2. David Roberts received the largest number of votes cast for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 15 for a full four year tenn.

3. There are three full four year tenn vacancies on the board caused by expiration of tenn on the first Monday in January next following the election.

4. Therefore, David Roberts is elected to the office of School Board member of Independent School District No.15 for a full four year tenn beginning the first Monday in January, 2014 and expiring the first Monday in January, 2018.

By authority of the School Board ofIndependent School District No. 15, pursuant to resolution dated November 11 , 2013.

Dated: J.joc/.e..-IMbu I ( k I J Chair _ ---\,O.,;

IV. B. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ITEMS REVISED

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the

Personnel actions as listed below be approved:

Tchr-ECSE LLC 03/01114 OS/09114

Bengtson, Employee Relations Specialist CSC 11121113 01/0SII4W

Bernard, FDS-Clerk SFMS 10/01113

11 /04113 Returned

Technology Support Specialist SFE 11118/13 TBD

Franchino, FDS-Helper CCCS 09123113

10114113 Server/Clerk/Monitor Returned

Henderson, EA-Media CCCS 09/ 19113

10/13113 M Returned

Jo):lfIson, School Social Worker

England, Approved. 11/ 11/13

EBCS 10/28113 TBD Diane

Frank, Jamie EA-Special Education EBCS 04/22114 OS/31114

Franz, Mary EA-Health CCCS 11/22113 12/06/13

Beth

Hauge, Ryan Tcllr-Social Studies SFHS 11/06/13 11/25/13 Returned

Mistelske, FDS~Helper Server SFMS 10107113

10/28113 Karen Returned

Mongin, EA-Special Education SFMS 10111113

11/08113 Michele Returned Muhr,

Tchr-FACS SFMS 08 /26113 10114113

Elizabeth Returned

Norby, Sandy EA-Special Education CCCS 04/23113 09/03/13 Returned

Roline, Administrative Assistant SFE 10/28/13

11111/13 Celeste Returned Smith,

Tchr-ECSE LLC 07/29113 10114/13

Jenrufer Returned

EA-Residential CSVC OS/011l3 09 /20113

186.0 8.00

261.0 8.00

173.0 3.S0

261.0 8.0

173.0 4.2S

176.0 6.2S

186.0 8.00

172.0 6.S0

17S.0 7.S0

186.0 8.00

173 .0 3.75

172.0 7.00

186.0 8.00

172.0 6.50

184.0 6.00

186.0 8.00

174.0 7.10

MOTION: SECOND: 11125/2013

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATE: . 11/25/2013 BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that these

disbursements as presented, and excluding net payroll, be allowed and charged to funds as

follows:

Fund No. Description Amount

01 General $ 899,133.89 02 Food Service $ 22,697;65 04 Community Services $ . 33,525.06 06 Construction $ -07 Debt Redemption $ -09 Trust and Agency $ 6,015.08 20 Internal Service $ 394,826.04 47 OPEB Debt Service $ -

TOTAL DISTRICT $ 1,356,197.72

MOTION:

SECOND:

IV. D. APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - WRESTLING

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the High School Wrestling program attend the Rumble on the Red Wrestling Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota December 27-29, 2013 be approved as requested.

MOTION:

SECOND:

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IV. F. GIFT ACKNOWLEDGMENT(S) Revised

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the following gifts be hereby accepted as set forth in the attached donor formes):

$1,250.00, St. Francis Grid Club, coach bus to Duluth ($800) Hudl portion of package for FB ($450)

$4,100.00, SF Center Ice Club, girls hockey VV coaching salary

$300.00, SF Blue Line Club, Hudl- boys hockey portion of package price

$419.88 (in kind), Troy and Kathryn Ferguson, (14) M-edge SuperShell cases for iPad 2 in acceleration lab at CCCS

$438.00, CCCS PTO, for 5th grade field trip on Ecology

$2,040.00, CCCS PTO, Kindness Retreat for 4th grade

$231.56, Jennifer Larson/Shannon Linson, to SFES Wells Fargo Community SupportlUnited Way Campaign

$55.40, Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign, to SFHS at principal's discretion

$19.02, Razoo Foundation, to SFMS to purchase supplies

MOTION:

SECOND:

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IV. E. APPRO V AL OF EXTENDED TRIP - WRESTLING

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that the High School Wrestling program attend the Christmas Wrestling Tournament in Rochester, Minnesota for an extended trip, December 20-21, 2013 be approved as requested.

MOTION:

SECOND:

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VI. A. 2005A REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 approve the advance refunding of the 2005A General Obligations Bonds for the purpose potentially reducing the interest cost of the bonds by $400,000 from 2017 to 2026.

Background information:

This is similar to a refinancing process that will change the interest rate of the bonds to save the

District interest cost in the years of2017-2026. The original bond was for Alternative Facility

Projects (heating, cooling, energy efficiencies) in the amount of$10,715,000.

MOTION:

SECOND:

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VI. B. 2014A AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION BOND REFUNDING 2005A

CERTIFICA TION OF MINUTES RELATING TO

GENERAL OBLIGATION CROSSOVER REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014A

Issuer: Independent School District No. 15 (St. Francis), Minnesota

Governing Body: School Board

Kind, date, time and place of meeting: A regular meeting held on November 25,2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the School District offices.

Members present:

Members absent:

Documents Attached:

Minutes of said meeting (pages):

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CROSSOVER REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014A

I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting recording officer of the public corporation issuing the bonds referred to in the title of this certificate, certify that the documents attached hereto, as described above, have been carefully compared with the original records of said corporation in my legal custody, from which they have been transcribed; that said documents are a correct and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the governing body of said corporation, and correct and complete copies of all resolutions and other actions taken and of all documents approved by the governing body at said meeting, so far as they relate to said bonds; and that said meeting was duly held by the governing body at the time and place and was attended throughout by the members indicated above, pursuant to call and notice of such meeting given as required by law.

WITNESS my hand officially as such recording officer on this 25 th day of November, 2013.

School District Clerk

Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member ______ _ _ _

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CROSSOVER REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014A

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 (St. Francis), Minnesota (the District), as follows:

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION. This Board hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of its General Obligation Crossover Refunding Bonds (the Bonds) in an amount not to exceed $6,900,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used, together with any additional funds of the District which might be required to refund, in advance of maturity on February 1,2016 (the Crossover Date), the 20 17 through 2026 maturities, aggregating $6,545,000 in principal amount, of the District's $10,715 ,000 General Obligation Alternative FacilitiesBonds, Series 2005A, dated as of August 1,2005 (the Refunded Bonds) in a "crossover refunding" as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.67, Subdivision 13.

SECTION 2. APPROVAL OF SALE OF THE BONDS. The Board Chair and the Superintendent or the Director of Business Affairs are hereby authorized to approve the sale of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $6,900,000 and to execute a bond purchase agreement for the purchase of the Bonds with Northland Securities, Inc. (NSI), provided the True Interest Cost does not exceed 3.00% per annum and the savings meet the 3% savings test as set forth in Minnesota Statutes 475.67, subdivision 12.

SECTION 3. ADOPTION OF APPROVING RESOLUTIONS. Upon approval of the sale of the Bonds by the Board Chair and the Superintendent or the Director of Business Affairs, the School Board will take action at its next regularly scheduled meeting thereafter to adopt the necessary approving resolutions as prepared by the District's bond counsel.

SECTION 4. STATE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the Commissioner of Education (the Commissioner) of a potential default in the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and to use the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to guarantee payment ofthe principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The District further covenants to deposit with the Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment. The Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Registrar. The District understands that as a result of its covenant to be bound by the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this issue remain outstanding.

(b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now and hereafter established by the Departments of Management and Budget and Education of the State of

Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The chair, clerk, superintendent or Director of Business Affairs is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education fonns.

SECTION 5. OFFICIAL STATEMENT. NSI is authorized to prepare and distribute an Official Statement related to the sale of the Bonds.

SECTION 6. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY. If the Board Chair and the Superintendent or the Director of Business Affairs have not approved the sale of the Bonds to NSI and executed the related bond purchase agreement by December 31,2014, this resolution shall expire.

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.

MOTION:

SECOND:

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VI. C. CLOSED SESSION - NEGOTIATION PARAMETERS

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 15 that a closed session be conducted for the purpose of discussing labor negotiation strategies under subd. 1 (b) of the Open Meetings Law, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 130.03

Closed Session: Motion by , second by

Vote:

Time:

Resume Open Meeting: Motion by ___________ I move that the open meeting be resumed, second by _ ______ _ Vote:

Time:

MOTION:

SECOND:

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