ACTION SCHOOL BOARD
OF
THE
MEETING RECAP
Tom Heidemann
Board Chair
Marci Anderson
Marci Anderson
Vice Chair
Nicole Hayes
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ISSUE 55, VOL. 11
Bill Harvey
Treasurer
Bill Harvey
Jeff Simon
Clerk
Jeff Simon
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04/27/2020
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.
Recognitions
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Dr. Eric Melbye, associate superintendent for middle schools and student services, introduced Jerri McGonigal, principal
of Anoka Middle School for the Arts, and Dr. Jolanda Dranchak, curriculum integrator at Anoka Middle School for the Arts,
who received national recognition from the National Council for Teachers of English for the AMSA literary magazine, “The
Storm.”
Coon Rapids Middle School
Dr. Eric Melbye, associate superintendent for middle schools and student services, presented Coon Rapids Middle School
principal Tom Shaw for the school’s work with Youth First Community of Promise for Youth Programming.
Volunteer Recognition Week 2020
Marci Anderson, board chair, highlighted work done by nearly 17,000 volunteers in Anoka-Hennepin schools over the
2019-20 school year.
Communications, delegations and petitions
The School Board did not receive any testimony from the community.
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 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.
Resolution to rescind the inclusion of certain teachers’ names in resolution terminating probationary
teachers.
The School Board reviewed terms and conditions of the resolution and approved the resolution on a unanimous vote.
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