Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 03/30/2020

ACTION SCHOOL BOARD
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MEETING RECAP
Tom Heidemann
Board Chair
Marci Anderson
Marci Anderson
Vice Chair
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Bill Harvey
Nicole Hayes
Treasurer
Bill Harvey
Jeff Simon
Clerk
Jeff Simon
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William Fields
Director
Anna Dirkswager
Nicole Hayes
Director
Erin Heers-McArdle
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board met in a virtual meeting in compliance with state law to conduct district business on
Monday, March 30.
Employee services
The School Board took actions regarding employees and positions in the district in relation to a reporting timeline needed
to comply with contracts and state requirements. Sarah Kriewall, director of employee services, presented items for
approval and one item for information only. Resolutions were approved with a unanimous vote.
Resolution discontinuing and reducing educational programs and positions
The resolution eliminates teacher full-time equivalent positions due to staffing efficiencies, student registrations and
undetermined federal funding.
Resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of teaching contracts of probationary
teachers
The School Board approved the resolution in compliance with Minnesota Statute 122A.40, sub. 5. The action is
considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.
For information only: long-term substitute teachers, intern teachers, re-employed retired teachers
The board reviewed a listing of employees whose contracts with the district are due to expire at the end of the school year.
Finance
Award sale resolution series 2020A
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, introduced an agenda item regarding the sale of $93.3 million in general
obligation bonds at a true interest cost of 2.796%. These funds will be used to finance construction of the 2017 Fit for
the Future Phase 2 projects. Major projects included in this funding are improvements at Anoka Middle School for the
Arts, Champlin Brooklyn Park Academy/Jackson Middle School, Coon Rapids High School, Andover High School and
Blaine High School. The resolution was approved on a unanimous vote.
Labor relations and benefits
2021-22 district calendar, final reading
The School Board approved the calendar for the 2021-22 school year on a 5-1 vote with Simon voting no. The calendar is
similar in nature to the current year with one exception. The School Board opted to hold school on Nov. 2, 2021, election
day, and moved the staff development day proposed for that date to Wednesday, October 20.
Consent agenda
All items were approved.
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Minutes from the 03/09/2020 School Board meeting.
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