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DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

AGENDA

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Monday, January 8, 2018 – 6:30 P.M.

Detroit Lakes City Chambers

I. CALL TO ORDER

Present: _____________________________________________________________

Absent: _____________________________________________________________

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A. Agenda Approval. Approval of the Agenda for the January 8, 2018, Regular

School Board Meeting as presented (revise as necessary).

Motion by _______, seconded by _______, to approve the Agenda for the January

8, 2018, Regular School Board Meeting. Vote: ___Yes No___

IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A. Board Chair calls for the nominations for the position of Board Chair. _____

nominated _____ for the position of Chair of the Board. Motion by _______,

seconded by _____, _____ as Chair of the Board. Vote: ____Yes No ___

B. Board Chair _____ calls for the nominations for the position of Board Vice-

Chair. _____ nominated _____ for the position of Vice-Chair of the Board.

Motion by ______, seconded by ______, ______ as Vice-Chair of the Board.

Vote: ___Yes No ___

C. Board Chair _____ calls for the nominations for the position of Board Clerk.

_____ nominated _____ for the position of Clerk of the Board. Motion by

_____, seconded by _____, _____ as Clerk of the Board. Vote: ___Yes No ___

D. Board Chair ______ calls for the nominations for the position of Board

Treasurer. _____ nominated _____ for the position of Treasurer of the Board.

Motion by _____, seconded by _____, _____ as Treasurer of the Board. Vote:

___Yes No ___

** The 2017 Committee Assignment Report is attached. Please review for

consideration of newly appointed offices for the 2018 calendar year.

V. AUDIENCE

A fifteen-minute time limit will be allowed for audience comment. Those requesting

audiences will inform either the Board Chairman or the Superintendent prior to the

meeting that you wish to address the Board.

A. Special Education Department (Strategic Goals: High Student Achievement)

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by ______, seconded by ______, to approve the following consent agenda

items. Vote: ___Yes No___

A. Approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2017, Regular School Board Meeting.

B. Approve District Bills.

EDUCATIONAL

EXCELLENCE FOR ALL

~~~

The mission of the Detroit

Lakes Public Schools

is to nurture and develop

the full potential of all learners

in an environment where

lifelong learning is valued,

educational excellence is expected

and improvement is continuous.

~~~

Administration Center

702 Lake Avenue

P.O. Box 766

Detroit Lakes, MN 56502

218-847-9271

www.dl schools.net

SUPERINTENDENT

Doug Froke

BUSINESS MANAGER

Ryan Tangen

EDUCATION DIRECTOR Renee Kerzman

BOARD MEMBERS

David Langworthy, Chair

18177 Willow Springs Road


Brenda Muckenhirn, Vice Chair

15700 Ridgeview Lane East


218-847-3913

Amy Erickson, Clerk

1380 East Shore Drive


218-841-2944

Kylie Johnson, Treasurer

20975 Arbor Lane


701-361-8050

Jane Foltz, Director

27613 – 240th Avenue

Callaway, MN 56521

218-375-2945

John Steffl, Director

22370 Steffl Road

Callaway, MN 56521

218-850-5060

C. Approve District Hand Payable Bills.

D. Approve Personnel Agenda Items.

E. Acknowledge IRS regulation governing tax exempt reimbursement at the rate of $0.545 per mile, effective

January 1, 2018.

F. Donations:

1) $573.00 from First Lutheran Church for Emma’s Homeless Fund.

2) $665.00 from VFW Post 1676 for the Voice of Democracy Contest.

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Approve MSBA Special Education Cross-Subsidies and Federal Special Education Funding Resolutions

(Strategic Goals: High Student Achievement; Efficient Operations)

Motion by ______, seconded by _______, to approve the MSBA Special Education Cross Subsidies and

Federal Education Funding Resolution as recommended. ____ Yes No ____

B. 2018 Board Calendar Meeting Schedule. The following are proposed board meeting dates for the 2018 calendar

year. Also, due to the October 8th meeting falling on Columbus Day, it is necessary to include that it is not a

holiday for the Detroit Lakes Public Schools in the following motion.

January 8, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

February 12, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

March 12, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

April 9, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

May 14, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

June 11, 2018 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

July 9, 2018 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

August 13, 2018 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting

September 10, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

October 8, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

November 12, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

December 10, 2018 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

Motion by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2018 Calendar noting that October 8th, 2018,

is not a holiday for Detroit Lakes Public Schools, as recommended. Vote: _____Yes No_____.

C. Open Enrollment. The School Board grants permission to administration at its discretion to determine when to

close open enrollment to a grade level as enrollment necessitates. The administration recommends the

following motion. (Strategic Goal: Efficient Operations)

Motion by _______, seconded by _______, to grant permission to the administration to determine when to

close open enrollment to a particular grade level or school as growing enrollments necessitate, as

recommended. Vote: ____Yes No ____

D. Resolution for School Board Compensation. Item VII. D. is information related to School Board Compensation

from the prior year, 2017 - $2,400.00 per year, which included compensation for regular monthly meetings and

$60.00 per day for each special meeting of the Board, and $60.00 per day when attending any convention,

seminar, committee meeting, Bridge sessions, or an event at which a Board Member is representing the

district. The administration recommends the following motion.

Motion by _______, seconded by _______, that School Board compensation for the 2018 school year $______

per year, which shall include compensation for regular monthly meetings and $______ per day for each special

meeting of the Board, and $______ per day when attending any convention, seminar, committee meeting,

Bridge Sessions, or an event at which a Board Member is representing the district. Vote: ___Yes No___

E. First Reading Policy 509 – Enrollment of Nonresident Students Policy. Item VII.E. is the first reading of Policy

509 –Enrollment of Nonresident Students Policy. The administration recommends the following motion.

Motion by ____, seconded by ____, to approve the first reading of Policy 509 – Enrollment of Nonresident

Students Policy as presented. Vote: ___ Yes No ___

F. First Reading Policy 525 –Violence Prevention Policy. Item VII.F. is the first reading of Policy 525 –Violence

Prevention Policy. The administration recommends the following motion. (Strategic Goal: Learner Wellness)

Motion by ____, seconded by ____, to approve the first reading of Policy 525 –Violence Prevention Policy as

presented. Vote: ___ Yes No ___

G. First Reading Policy 602 – Organization of School Calendar and School Day Policy. Item VII. G. is the first

reading of Policy 602 – Organization of School Calendar and School Day Policy. The administration

recommends the following motion.

Motion by ____, seconded by ____, to approve the first reading of Policy 602 – Organization of School

Calendar and School Day Policy as presented. Vote: ___ Yes No ___

VIII. REPORTS

A. Business Managers Report.

1) K-12 Treasurer’s Report.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the K-12 Treasurer’s Report as presented.

Vote: _____Yes No _____

B. Finance Committee Meeting. Item VIII. B. is information from the Thursday, January 4, 2018, Finance

Committee Meeting Update. The administration recommends the following motion.

Motion by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the minutes from the Thursday, January 4, 2018,

Finance Committee Meeting as recommended. Vote: _____Yes No _____

C. District Technology Committee Meeting. Item VIII. C. is information from the Tuesday, November 14, 2017,

District Technology Committee Meeting. The administration recommends the following motion.

Motion by ______, seconded by ______, to approve the minutes from the Tuesday, November 14, 2017 District

Technology Committee Meeting, as recommended. Vote: ____ Yes No ____

D. Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Report:

Board Report summarizing Curriculum Instruction and Technology (Strategic Goals: Kindergarten

Readiness; 3rd

Grade Literacy; Achievement Gap; College/Career Readiness)

E. Superintendent’s Report:

1) January 2018 Enrollment; Legislative Information

IX. RECOGNITONS

A. Amy Erickson – Completing the Leadership Workshop Series - Phase I, II, and III Training

X. SUCCEEDING MEETINGS

A. Finance Committee Meeting 12:00 Noon 02/08/2018 Administration Center

B. February Board Meeting 6:30 P.M. 02/12/2018 City Chambers

XI. MEETINGS TO SCHEDULE

A. Facilities Committee Meeting

B. Activities Committee Meeting

C. Transportation Committee Meeting

D. Board Work Session

XII. MEETING ADJOURNED

Motion by _________, seconded by _________, to adjourn the meeting. Vote: _____Yes No_____

DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2017 BOARD COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Board Committees Muckenhirn

Johnson Foltz Erickson Langworthy Steffl

Activities X X X

Employee Insurance X X

Facilities X X X

Finance X X X

Health and Safety X

Lane Change X

EMDL Meet and Confer X X X

Other Employee Negotiations X X X

Teacher Negotiations X X X

Transportation X X

Technology X X X

Board Assignments to Other

Committees and Boards Muckenhirn

Johnson Foltz Erickson Langworthy Steffl

Area Learning Center Council X X

Apprenticeship/School to

Work X X

Becker County Children's

Initiative X

Chemical Dependency

/Child Abuse X

Community Education

Advisory Council/Great Start X

District Staff Development X X

Dollars for Scholars X

High School League Rep. X

Interagency Early Intervention

Committee (IEIC) X

Literacy Council X

MSBA Legislative Liaison X

Peer Review X

Schedule C & D Committee X

Student Reassignment X

Title VII X

Wellness/Nutrition X

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22

BECKER AND OTTERTAIL COUNTIES, DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA 56501

Regular School Board Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2017 – 6:30 P.M.

Detroit Lakes City Chambers

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, December 11, 2017, was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by

Board Chair Langworthy. Members present: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members absent:

None.

Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Steffl, to approve the Agenda for the December 11, 2017, Regular School Board Meeting.

Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting

against: None.

Community Member, Marjorie Berg, spoke to the board regarding a community group that is starting to form to help support a

new bond referendum. They are gathering people from all demographics in our community.

Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson, to approve the following consent agenda items. Motion carried with members

voting in favor: Erikson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None.

A. Approve the Minutes of the November 13, 2017, Regular School Board Meeting, and the November 28, 2017

Board Work Session.

B. Approve K-12 computer checks #650445-650665 in the amount of $378,886.15. Hand payable checks #650058-

650059, 650063-650066, 650343, 650346-650348, 650351-650358, 650360-650388,650396-650397, 650399,

650401-650409, 650416-650434, 650437-650440, 201811001, 201811002, 201811003, 201811004, 201811101,

201811102, 201811501, 201811502, 201811503, 201811504, 201811601, 201811602, 201811603, 201811604,

201811701, in the amount of $2,840,117.86, for a total of $3,219,004.01, including the voiding of checks #611545,

650081, 650109, 650193, 650261, 650318.

C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items.

D. Acknowledge the Winter Coaches for the 2017-2018 school year. (EXHIBIT)

E. Receive request from Superintendent to negotiate a new contract. (EXHIBIT)

F. Donations:

1) $100.00 from Elizabeth Circle of Trinity Lutheran Church for Emma’s Homeless Projects.

2) $500.00 from DL Rotary Breakfast Club for Roosevelt Elementary reading materials.

3) $500.00 from DL Rotary Breakfast Club for Rossman Elementary reading materials.

4) $150.00 from Sons of Norway for Emma’s Homeless Project.

5) $100.00 from Damien Society for Homeless Students.

6) $500.00 from Damien Society for Rossman and Roosevelt Elementary Student’s in Need Funds.

7) $10.00 from Diane Ylitalo with a matching grant of $10.00 from Medtronic for a total of $20.00 for the

High School.

8) $75.08 from Julie Whitworth and Benevity Community Impact Fund for Rossman Elementary.

Motion by Steffl, seconded by Muckenhirn, to approve the second reading of Policies 601 – School District Curriculum and

Instruction Goals, 603 – Curriculum Development, and 616 – School District System Accountability, as recommended. Motion

carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against:

None.

Motion by Foltz, seconded by Johnson, to cast a ballot for election of the 2018 MREA Board of Directors membership

nominating Gary Gauldin, as recommended. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson,

Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Johnson, to approve the appointment of Business Manager, Ryan Tangen to the City of Detroit Lakes Arena Commission and request Amy Erickson as the Mayoral Appointment to the Arena Commission. Motion

carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting against:

None.

Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson to close the meeting at 6:41 PM to conduct the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing.

Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting

against: None.

Business Manager, Ryan Tangen opened the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at 6:41 PM giving a comprehensive overview of

District #22 current school year budget and discussed the proposed property tax levy for the taxes payable in 2018. Time was

allowed for public comment and questions with the Hearing closing at 7:07 PM. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Foltz, seconded by Muckenhirn, to reopen the December 11, 2017 Regular School Board Meeting at 7:07 PM.

Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl; Members voting

against: None.

Motion carried by Johnson, seconded by Erickson, to approve the Certification of the 2017 Property Tax Levy Payable in 2018

for the 2018-19 School Year in the amount of $4,713,958.12. This is an increase of $187,232.51 from the current levy or a

4.14% increase. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl;

Members voting against: None. (EXHBIT)

Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Steffl, to accept the Request for Qualifications Proposal from Zerr Berg to facilitate the

Middle School Exterior Renovation Project. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson,


Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology, Renee Kerzman, reviewed the 2016-2017 World’s Best Workforce Long-

Term Strategic Summary Plan. Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Steffl to approve the 2016-2017 World’s Best Workforce

Long-Term Strategic Summary Plan as presented. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson,


Motion by Erickson, seconded by Muckenhirn, to approve the Building Trades Agreement between Detroit Lakes Schools and

Ray and Dawn Thorson to construct a single family dwelling home at our High School Site during the 2018-2019 school year.

Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn. Steffl; Members voting

against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Steffl, to approve the K-12 Treasurer’s Report as presented by the Business Manager

Ryan Tangen. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, Steffl;

Members voting against: None.

Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Steffl, to approve the minutes from the Friday, November 10, 2017, District Advisory

Council Meeting. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and

Steffl; Members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Motion by Johnson, seconded by Erickson, to approve the minutes from the Monday, November 13, 2017 and Thursday,

December 7, 2017 Finance Committee Meetings. Motion carried with Members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson,


Motion by Muckenhirn, seconded by Erickson, to approve the minutes from the Wednesday, November 27, 2017

Transportation Committee Meeting as recommended. Motion carried with members voting in favor: Erickson, Foltz, Johnson,

Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; members voting against: None. (EXHIBIT)

Renee Kerzman reported that a few staff members throughout the district as well as Principal Suckert are attending the TIES

Convention in Minneapolis. They will share what they are learning with district staff at the next staff development training day.

Supt. Doug Froke reviewed the following information: December Enrollments; MASA Legislative Platform (EXHIBIT)

Board Chair Langworthy highlighted the following recognitions:

A. Boys Soccer All-Conference: Gabe Anderson (HM), Garrett Bakken, Wyatt McConkey, Cole Metelak

B. Girls Soccer All-Conference: Payton Carlblom, Anna Payne, Lauren Tschider

C. Girls Tennis All-Conference: Josey Allen(HM), Shelby Busker, Mackenzie Braukman, Emily Skjonsberg(HM)

D. Band – Minnesota Band Directors Association Honor Band: Tanner Alger, Kobe Braukman, Baylee Hedstrom,

Emily Larson, Aaron Oakes, Sarah Tangen

E. UMD Honor Band: Catherine Jaroszewski

F. Business Professionals of America – Region 6 BPA President: Do Yeon Kim

G. Volleyball All-State Academic: Rachael Perkins

H. 2016 Fall Musical “The Little Mermaid”: Won top honors from the Hennepin Theater Spotlight Judges, which

enables them to advance to state where they represented DLHS in the State Spotlight Showcase in June 2017.

I. Choir: Kalyn Wilson – 2017 Minnesota Music Educators All-State Women’s Choir, Madison Hagen – 2017

Minnesota Music Educators All-State Mixed Choir, Isaiah Mckenzie – 2018 Combined Central and North

Central American Choral Directors Association Regional Honor Choir (12 states)

J. Girls Swim Team: Mid-State Conference Champions, Section 8A True Team Champions, MSHSCA Academic

Gold Standard, Section 8A Championship Meet – 2nd

Place

K. Girls Swimming State Qualifiers: Kaitlyn Peterson (200 freestyle), Evan Westrum (100 butterfly), Lucy

Steinke (400 free relay and 7th place medalist – 400 free relay), Josie Retz (200 medley relay), Emma Disse

(diving), Lexi Yliniemi (diving 7 Section 8A diver of the year), Sydney Gulon (200 medley, 400 free relay,

500 free, 100 breaststroke, 8th place state medalist – 500 freestyle & 100 breaststroke, 7

th place state medalist –

400 freestyle), Jen Tracy (200 medley, 400 free relay, 200 IM, 100 backstroke, 6th place state medalist – 100

butterfly, 7th place state medalist – 400 free relay), Ella Henderson (7

th place state medalist -400 free relay,

Section 8A swimmer of the year)

L. Football: Team – MSHSCA Academic Gold Standard; Academic All-District: Eli Brooks, Cole Bryant,

Isaac Eggebraaten, Conner Froke, Cam Gilbertson, Jackson Haire, Gabe Hanninen, Jake Kerzman, Tate

Kerzman, Jay Nielsen, Ben Nordmark, Reed Reller, Jordan Skadsem, Ben Stearns, Caleb Tangen, Sully Wood

All-District: Jake Bettcher (HM), Tanner Doppler (HM), Jackson Haire (HM), Jacob Hanson, Ben Nordmark

(HM), Noah Olds (HM), Isaiah Thompson

Board Chair Langworthy announced upcoming meetings.

Motion by Erickson, seconded by Johnson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 P.M. Motion carried with members voting in favor:

Erickson, Foltz, Johnson, Langworthy, Muckenhirn, and Steffl; Members voting against: None.

Respectfully submitted,

Amy Erickson, Clerk

PERSONNEL AGENDA

December 11, 2017

1) Resignation: Jasmine Clark, Rossman Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, effective November 23, 2017.

Hannah Hagen, Lincoln Education Center, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective November 17,

2017.

Jodi Kuehn, High School Attendance Administrative Assistant, effective November 17, 2017.

Elizabeth McCann – Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional, effective November 22, 2017.

Tonya Strom, Roosevelt Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, effective November 17, 2017.

2) Appointments:

Tara Amundson, Rossman Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour,

working up to 29.75 hours per week, effective December 18, 2017.

Joe Bergquist, 9th

Grade Boys Basketball Coach, at the rate of 7% of BA, Step 1, or a total contract amount

of $2,590.28, effective December 6, 2017.

Will Blasczyk, Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, at the rate of 9% of BA, Step 3, or a total contract

amount of $3,459.78, effective November 13, 2017.

Nathan Francis, 7/8th

Grade Wrestling Coach, at the rate of 5% of BA, Step 1, or a total contract amount of

$1,850.20, effective November 20, 2017.

Caylee Graham, Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working

up to 29.75 hours per week, effective December 4, 2017.

Megan Graham, Lincoln Education Center, ECFE/School Readiness Instructional Assistant, at the rate of

$13.17 per hour, working up to 29.5 hours per week, or a total of 800-950 hours per year, and Sibling Care

Provider, at the rate of $11.75 per hour, working on an as needed basis, effective December 6, 2017.

Krista Gumphrey, PT Bus Route Driver, at the rate of $13.69 per hour, working up to 20 hours per week,

effective November 27, 2017.

Stefany Ianiro, District Office Transportation/Operations Administrative Assistant, at the rate of $17.80 per

hour, working 40 hours per week, up to 2080 hours per year, effective December 4, 2017.

Andrea Leitheiser, Rossman Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour,


Candace Mathowitz, Roosevelt Elementary COTA Long Term Substitute, at the rate of $22 per hour,

effective November 30, 2017 through January 26, 2018.

Elizabeth McCann, High School Attendance Administrative Assistant, at the rate of $13.86 per hour,

working up to 1560 hours per year, effective November 27, 2017.

Carol McCarthy, 7/8th

Boys Swim Coach, at the rate of 5% of BA, Step 7, or a total contract amount of

$2,122.85, effective December 6, 2017.

Hannah Okeson, 7/8th

Grade Gymnastics Coach, at the rate of 4.5% of BA, Step 1, or a total contract

amount of $1,665.18, effective November 13, 2017.

Tessa Peterson, Roosevelt Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour,


Jenny Restad, High School Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17, working up to 29.75

hours per week, effective January 2, 2018.

Zachariah Vasquez, Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour,


Jazzmine Yunker, Rossman Elementary Latch Key Assistant, at the rate of $11.25 per hour, working up to 3

hours per week, effective November 20, 2017.

3) Amended Assignment: Patricia Thorson, Lincoln Education Center Early Childhood Family Education Paraprofessional to change

position to Special Education Paraprofessional, working up to 29.75 hours per week, effective November

29, 2017.

4) Sixth Class Assignment:

Lisa Conzemius, High School Math Instructor, assigned a sixth class for fall semester, at the rate of

$1,460.00, effective September 5, 2017.

5) Leave of Absence:

Jennifer Olson Roosevelt Elementary 3rd

Grade Teacher, requests a leave of absence beginning October 17,

2017 and continuing approximately 4-6 weeks.

Darren Wolf, High School Principal, requests a leave of absence beginning December 7, 2017 and

continuing through December 22, 2017.

PERSONNEL AGENDA

January 8, 2018

1) Retirement Resignation:

Karen Bimberg, Roosevelt Elementary Music Teacher, effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year.

Paula Dietz, School Psychologist, effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year.

Patty Mollberg, Middle School Physical Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year.

2) Resignation:

Katie Biggar, Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, effective December 8, 2017.

Stacy Davis, Roosevelt Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, effective December 22, 2017.

Jennifer A. Jackson, High School Special Education Paraprofessional, effective December 22, 2017.

3) Appointments:

Caryssa Chosa, Lincoln Education Center ECFE School Readiness Instructional Assistant, at the rate of $13.17 per

hour, working up to 27.5 hours per week, and Sibling Care Provider, at the rate of $11.75 per hour, working on an

as needed basis, effective December 13, 2017.

Chris Donarski, Lincoln Education Center ECFE School Readiness Instructional Assistant, at the rate of $13.17

per hour, working up to 20 hours per week, and Sibling Care Provider, at the rate of $11.75 per hour, working on

an as needed basis, effective December 14, 2017.

Lisa Eischens, High School After-School Secondary Tutor, at the rate of $28.50, working up to 3 hours per week,

effective December 18, 2017.

Anjelika Gunderson, High School Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up

to 29.75 hours per week, effective January 2, 2018.

Annette Jernberg, Lincoln Education Center Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $15.47 per hour,

working up to 29.75 hours per week, effective January 2, 2018.

Amy Lakin, High School After-School Secondary Tutor, at the rate of $28.50 per hour, working up to 3 hours per

week, effective December 18, 2017.

Jodi Langlie, High School Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $13.17 per hour, working up to 29.75

hours per day, effective January 4, 2018.

Shad Nunn, High School After-School Secondary Tutor, at the rate of $28.50, working up to 3 hours per week,

effective December 18, 2017.

Brianna Tschida, 7/8th Grade Gymnastics Coach at the rate of 4.5% of BA, Step 1 or a total contract amount of

$1,665.18 (for the 16-17 Season) and 4.5% of BA Step 2, or a total contract amount of $1,694.75 (2017-18

Season), effective November 14, 2016.

4) Amended Assignment:

Tiffany Schermerhorn, Lincoln Ed Center ECFE/SR Instructional Assistant and Sibling Care Provider, to amend

her schedule from 29.5 hours per week decreasing it to 22.5 hours per week, effective December 11, 2017.

5) Sixth Class Assignment:

Lisa Conzemius, High School Math Instructor, assigned a sixth class for spring semester, at the rate of $1,460.00,

effective January 17, 2018.

Claire Danner, High School Art Teacher, assigned a sixth class for spring semester, at the rate of $1,460.00,

effective January 17, 2018.

Amy VanValkenburg, High School FACS Teacher, assigned a sixth class for spring semester, at the rate of

$1,460.00, effective January 17, 2018.

6) Leave of Absence:

Briana Bahr, Rossman Elementary 4th Grade Teacher, requests a leave of absence beginning March 3, 2018, and

continuing until approximately May 5, 2018.

Valorie Charboneau, Central Kitchen Catering Cook, extending her leave from January 2, 2018 to February 1,

2018.

Pam Daly, Instructional Coach, requests an intermittent leave of absence beginning December 4, 2017.

Lori Velde, Rossman Elementary Title I Paraprofessional, requests a leave of absence beginning January 2, 2018,

and continuing until approximately March 15, 2018.

509 - 1

Date Adopted: 01/12/98 File Number:

Detroit Lakes Policy - 509 Date Revised: 02/09/04

509 - ENROLLMENT OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS

[Note: The provisions of this policy substantially reflects statutory requirements.]

I. PURPOSE

The school district desires to participate in the Enrollment Options Program established by

Minn. Stat. §120124D.0362. It is tThe purpose of this policy is to set forth the application

and exclusion procedures used by the school district in making said determination.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

A. Eligibility. Applications for enrollment under the Enrollment Options (Open

Enrollment) Law will be approved provided that acceptance of the application will

not exceed the capacity of a program, excluding special education services; class;,

grade level;, or school building as established by school board resolution and

provided that:

1. space is available for the applicant under enrollment cap standards

established by school board policy or other directive; and

2. in considering the capacity of a grade level, the school district may only limit

the enrollment of nonresident students to a number not less than the lessor of:

(a) one percent of the total enrollment at each grade level in the school dis-

trict; or (b) the number of school district resident students at that grade level

enrolled in a nonresident school district in accordance with Minn. Stat.

§ 124D.03.

3. the applicant is not otherwise excluded by action of the school district

because of previous conduct in another school district.

B. Standards that may be used for rejection of application. In addition to the provisions

of Paragraph II.A., the school district may refuse to allow a pupil who is expelled

under Minn. Stat. § 121A.45 to enroll during the term of the expulsion if the student

was expelled for:

1. possessing a dangerous weapon, including weapon, device, instruments,

material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily

capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, with the exception of a

pocket knife with a blade less than two and one-half inches in length, at

school or a school function;

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2. possessing or using an illegal drug at school or a school function;

3. selling or soliciting the sale of a controlled substance while at school or a

school function; or

4. committing a third-degree assault involving assaulting another and inflicting

substantial bodily harm.

BC. Standards that may not be used for rejection of application. The school district may

not use the following standards in determining whether to accept or reject an appli-

cation for open enrollment:;

1. previous academic achievement of a student;

2. athletic or extracurricular ability of a student;

3. disabling conditions of a student;

4. a student’s proficiency in the English language;

5. the student’s district of residence except where the district of residence is

directly included in an enrollment options strategy included in an approved

achievement and integration program; or

6. previous disciplinary proceedings involving the student. This shall not pre-

clude the school district from proceeding with exclusion as set out in Sec-

tion DF of this policy.

CD. Application. The student and parent or guardian must complete and submit an

Application for Enrollment School District Enrollment Options Program application

developed by the Minnesota Department of Education (that enrollment form follows

this policy).

E. Lotteries. If a school district has more applications than available seats at a specific

grade level, it must hold an impartial lottery following the January 15 deadline to

determine which students will receive seats. Siblings of currently enrolled students,

applications related to an approved integration and achievement plan, and children of

the school district’s staff must receive priority in the lottery. The process for the

school district lottery must be established by school board policy and posted on the

school district’s website.

DF. Exclusion.

1. Administrator's initial determination. If a school district administrator knows

or has reason to believe that an applicant has engaged in conduct that has

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subjected or could subject the applicant to expulsion or exclusion under law

or school district policy, the administrator will transmit the application to the

superintendent with a recommendation of whether exclusion proceedings

should be initiated.

2. Superintendent's review. The superintendent may make further inquiries. If

the superintendent determines that the applicant should be admitted, he or she

will notify the applicant and the school board chair. If the superintendent

determines that the applicant should be excluded, the superintendent will

notify the applicant and determine whether the applicant wishes to continue

the application process. Although an application may not be rejected based

on previous disciplinary proceedings, the school district reserves the right to

initiate exclusion procedures pursuant to the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal

Act as warranted on a case-by-case basis.

EG. Termination of Enrollment.

1. The school district may terminate the enrollment of a nonresident student

enrolled under an enrollment options program pursuant to Minn. Stat. §

124D.037 or 124D.08 at the end of a school year if the student meets the

definition of a habitual truant, the student has been provided appropriate

services for truancy under Minn. Ch. 6260A, and the student’s case has been

referred to juvenile court. A “habitual truant” is a child under 176 years of

age who is absent from attendance at school without lawful excuse for seven

school days in a school year if the child is in elementary school or for one or

more class periods on seven school days in a school year if the child is in

middle school, junior high school, or high school, or a child who is 16 or 17

years of age who is absent from attendance at school without lawful excuse

for one or more class periods on seven school days in a school year and who

has not lawfully withdrawn from school under Minn. Stat. § 120A.226, Subd.

86.

2. The school district may also terminate the enrollment of a nonresident

student over 176 years of age if the student is absent without lawful excuse

for one or more periods on 15 school days and has not lawfully withdrawn

from school under Minn. Stat. § 120A.22, Subd. 8.

3. A student who has not applied for and been accepted for open enrollment

pursuant to this policy and does not otherwise meet the residency

requirements for enrollment may be terminated from enrollment and removed

from school. Prior to removal from school, the school district will send to

the student’s parents a written notice of the school district’s belief that the

student is not a resident of the school district. The notice shall include the

facts upon which the belief is based and notice to the parents of their

opportunity to provide documentary evidence, in person or in writing, of

residency to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. The

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superintendent or the superintendent’s designee will make the final

determination as to the residency status of the student.

H. Notwithstanding the requirement that an application must be approved by the board

of the nonresident district, a student who has been enrolled in a district, who is

identified as homeless, and whose parent or legal guardian moves to another district,

or who is placed in foster care in another school district, may continue to enroll in

the nonresident district without the approval of the board of the nonresident district.

The approval of the board of the student’s resident district is not required.

Legal Reference: Minn. Stat. § 120A.22, Subd. 3(e) (Residency Determined)

Minn. Stat. § 120A.22, Subd. 8 (Withdrawal from School)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.40-121A.56 (The Pupil Fair Dismissal Act)

Minn. Stat. §124D.03, Subds. 3, 4, 6 and 7 (Enrollment Options Program)

Minn. Stat. § 124D.08 (School Board Approval to Enroll in Nonresident

District)

Minn. Stat. § 124D.68 (High School Graduation Incentives Program)

Minn. Stat. § 124A.40 to 121A.56 (The Pupil Fair Dismissal Act of 1974)

Minn. Stat. § Ch. 260A (Truancy)

Minn. Stat. § 260C.00715, Subd. 19a (Habitual Truant Defined)

Minn. Op. Minn. Atty. Gen. No. 169-f (August 13, 1986)

Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 623 v. Minn. Dept. of Educ., Co. No. A05-361, 2005

WL 3111963 (Minn. Ct. App. 2005) (unpublished)

Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 506 (Student Discipline)

MSBA/MASA Model Policy 517 (Student Recruiting)

MSBA Service Manual, Chapter 56, Various Educational ProgramsDistrict

Education Program

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Date Adopted: File Number: Detroit Lakes Policy - 525

Date Revised:

525 VIOLENCE PREVENTION [APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS AND STAFF]

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to recognize that violence has increased and to identify

measures that the school district will take in an attempt to maintain a learning and

working environment that is free from violent and disruptive behavior.

The school board is committed to promoting healthy human relationships and learning

environments that are physically and psychologically safe for all members of the school

community. It further believes that students are the first priority and they should be

protected from physical or emotional harm during school activities, and on school

grounds, buses or field trips while under school district supervision.


A. It is tThe policy of the school district is to strictly enforce its weapons policy

(Policy 501).

B. It is tThe policy of the school district is to act promptly in investigating all acts, or

formal or informal complaints, of violence and take appropriate disciplinary

action against any student or staff member who is found to have violated this

policy or any related policy.

C. The administration will periodically review discipline policies and procedures,

prepare revisions if necessary, and submit them to the school board for review and

adoption.

D. The school district will implement approved violence prevention strategies to

promote safe and secure learning environments, to diminish violence in our

schools, and to aid in the protection of children whose health or welfare may be

jeopardized through acts of violence.

III. IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY

A. The school board will review and approve policies to prevent and address

violence in our schools. The superintendent or designee will develop procedures

to effectively implement the school weapons and violence prevention policies. It

shall be incumbent on all students and staff to observe all policies and report

violations to the school administration.

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B. The school board and administration will inform staff and students annually of

policies and procedures related to violence prevention and weapons.

C. The school district will act promptly to investigate all acts and formal and

informal complaints of violence and take appropriate disciplinary action against

any student or staff member who is found to have violated this policy or any

related policy.

D. The consequences set forth in the school weapons policy (Policy 501) will be

imposed upon any student or nonstudent who possesses, uses or distributes a

weapon when in a school location.

E. The consequences set forth in the school hazing policy (Policy 526) will be

imposed upon any student or staff member who commits an act against a student

or staff member; or coerces a student or staff member into committing an act, that

creates a substantial risk of harm to a person in order for the student or staff

member to be initiated into or affiliated with an organization, or for any other

purpose.

F. Students who engage in assault or violent behavior will be removed from the

classroom immediately and for a period of time deemed appropriate by the

principal, in consultation with the teacher, pursuant to the student discipline

policy (Policy 506).

G. Students with disabilities may be expelled for behavior unrelated to their

disabilities, subject to the procedural safeguards required by the Individuals with

Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

and the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act.

HG. Procedures will be developed for the referral of any person in violation of this

policy or the weapons policy to the local law enforcement agency in accordance

with Minn. Stat. § 121A.05.

IH. Students who wear objectionable emblems, signs, words, objects, or pictures on

clothing communicating a message that is racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory

to a protected minority group or which connotes gang membership or that

approves, advances, or provokes any form of religious, racial or sexual

harassment or violence against other individuals as defined in the harassment and

violence policy (Policy 413) will be subject to the procedures set forth in the

student dress and appearance policy (Policy 504). “Gang” as used in this policy

means any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons,

whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities, the

commission of one or more criminal acts, which has an identifiable name or

identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or collectively

engage in or whose members engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity. A

“pattern of gang activity” means the commission, attempt to commit, conspiring

to commit, or solicitation of two or more criminal acts, provided the criminal acts

were committed on separate dates or by two or more persons who are members of

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or belong to the same criminal street gang.

JI. This policy is not intended to abridge the rights of students to express political,

religious, philosophical, or similar opinions by wearing apparel on which such

messages are stated. Such messages are acceptable as long as they are not lewd,

vulgar, obscene, defamatory, profane, denote gang affiliation, advocate

harassment or violence against others, are likely to disrupt the education process,

or cause others to react in a violent or illegal manner (Policy 504).

IV. PREVENTION STRATEGIES

The school district has adopted and will implement the following prevention strategies to

promote safe and secure learning environments, to diminish violence in our schools, and

to aid in the protection of children whose health or welfare may be jeopardized through

acts of violence.

[Note: The school board can adopt any of the prevention strategies that it intends to

implement in its schools, including some or all of the following sample strategies.]

A. Adopt a district crisis management policy to address potential violent crisis

situations in the district.

B. Provide training in recognition, prevention, and safe responses to violence, and

development of a positive school climate.

C. Coordinate a local school security review committee or task force comprised of

school officials, law enforcement, parents, students and other youth service

providers to advise on policy implementation.

D. In-service training for personnel in aspects of reporting, visibility and supervision

as deterrents to violence.

E. Promote student safety responsibility by encouraging the reporting of suspicious

individuals and unusual activities on school grounds.

F. Establish a curriculum committee that explores ways of teaching students

violence prevention strategies, law-related education, and character/ values

education (universal values, e.g. honesty, personal responsibility, self-discipline,

cooperation and respect for others.)

G. Establish clear school rules that prevent and deter violence.

H. Develop cross-cultural awareness programs to unify students of all cultures and

backgrounds, to develop mutual respect and understanding of shared experiences

and values among students, and to promote the message of inclusion.

I. Establish conflict resolution training, conflict management, or peer mediation

programs for staff and students to teach conservative approaches to settling

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disputes.

J. Develop curriculum that teaches social skills such as maintaining self-control,

building communications skills, forming friendships, resisting peer pressure,

being appropriately assertive, forming positive relationships with adults, and

resolving conflict in nonviolent ways.

K. Develop curriculum that teaches critical viewing and listening skills in analyzing

mass media to recognize stereotypes, distinguish fact from fantasy and identify

differences in behavior and values that conflict with their own.

L. Develop student safety forums that both inform and elicit students’ ideas about

particular safety problems in the building.

M. Develop a student photo or name identification system for quick identification of

the student in case of emergency.

N. Develop a staff photo or name identification system using identification badges

for quick identification of unauthorized people on campus.

O. Require all visitors to check-in the main office upon their arrival and state their

business at the school. A visitor badge may be issued for easy identification that

the visitor is authorized to be present in the school building.

P. Develop curriculum on character education including, but not limited to, character

qualities such as attentiveness, truthfulness, respect for authority, diligence,

gratefulness, self-discipline, patience, forgiveness, respect for others,

peacemaking, and resourcefulness.

V. STUDENT SUPPORT

A. Students will have access to school-based student service professionals, when

available, including counselors, nurses, social workers, and psychologists who are

knowledgeable in methods to assist students with violence prevention and

intervention.

B. Students will be apprised of school board policies designed to protect their

personal safety.

C. Students will be provided with information as to school district and building rules

regarding weapons and violence.

D. Students will be informed of resources for violence prevention and proper

reporting.

VI. PERSONNEL

A. School district personnel shall comply with the school weapons policy (Policy

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501) and the school hazing policy (Policy 526).

B. School district personnel shall be knowledgeable of violence prevention policies

and report any violation to school administration immediately. School district

personnel will be informed annually as to school district and building rules

regarding weapons and violence prevention.

C. School district personnel or agents of the school district shall not engage in

emotionally abusive acts including malicious shouting, ridicule, and/or threats or

other forms of corporal punishment (Policy 507).

Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 13.43, Subd. 16 (School District or Charter School

Disclosure of Violence or Inappropriate Sexual Contact)

Minn. Stat. § 120B.22 (Violence Prevention Education)

Minn. Stat. § 120B.232 (Character Development Education)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.035 (Crisis Management Policy)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.05 (Policy to Refer Firearms Possessor)

Minn. Stat. §§ 121A.40-121A.56 (Pupil Fair Dismissal Act)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.44 (Expulsion for Possession of Firearm)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.5761 (Discipline and Removal of Students from

ClassCrisis Management Policy)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.64 (Notification)

Minn. Stat. § 121A.69 (Hazing Policy)

Minn. Stat. § 181.967, Subd. 5 (School District Disclosure of Violence or

Inappropriate Sexual Contact)

18 U.S.C. § 921 (Definition of Firearm)

20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (Individuals with Disabilities Education

Improvement Act of 2004)

29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)

Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503, 89 S.Ct. 733, 21

L.Ed.2d 31 (1969)

Stephenson v. Davenport Cmty. Sch. Dist., 110 F.3d 1303 (8th Cir. 1997)

McIntire v. Bethel School Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 3, 804 F.Supp. 1415, 78

Educ. L. Represent. 828 (W.D. Okla. 1992)

Olesen v. Board of Educ. of Sch. Dist. No. 228, 676 F.Supp. 8202, 44

Educ. L.Rep. 205 (N.D. Ill. 1987)

Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)

MSBA/MASA Model Policy 501 (School Weapons Policy)

MSBA/MASA Model Policy 504 (Student Dress and Appearance)

MSBA/MASA Model Policy 506 (Student Discipline)

MSBA/MASA Model Policy 507 (Corporal Punishment)

MSAB/MASA Modle Policy 514 (Bullying Prohibition Policy)

MSBA/MASA Model Policy 526 (Hazing Prohibition)

MSBA/MASA Model Policy 529 (Staff Notification of Violent Behavior

by Students)

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Date Adopted: 03/09/98 File Number:

Detroit Lakes Policy - 602 Date Revised: 09/11/00; 05/15/06

602 - ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL CALENDAR AND SCHOOL DAY

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide for a timely determination of the school calendar and

school day.


The school calendar and schedule of the school day are It is important to parents, students,

employees, and the general public forto have advance, knowledge of the school calendar and

school day to effectively planning for the school year.

III. CALENDAR RESPONSIBILITY

A. The school calendar shall be adopted annually by the school board. It shall meet all

provisions of Minnesota statutes pertaining to minimum number of school days and

other provisions of law. The school calendar shall establish student days, workshop

days for staff, provide for emergency closings and other information related to

students, staff and parents.

[Note: The annual school calendar must include at least 425 hours of instruction

for a kindergarten student without a disability, 935 hours of instruction for a

student in grades 1 through 6, and 1,020 hours of instruction for a student in

grades 7 through 12, not including summer school commencing with the 2012-

2013 school year. Also commencing with the 2013-2014 school year, the school

calendar for all-day kindergarten must include at least 850 hours of instruction for

the school year. If a voluntary prekindergarten program is offered by the school

district, a prekindergarten student must receive at least 350 hours of instruction

for the school year. A school board’s annual calendar must include at least 165

days of instruction for a student in grades 1 through 11 unless a four-day week

schedule has been approved by the Commissioner of Education under Minn. Stat.

§ 124D.126]

[Note: To the extent the school board offers K-12 teachers the opportunity for

more staff development training under Minn. Stat. § 122A.40, Subds. 7 and 7a, or

Minn. Stat. § 122A.41, Subds. 4 and 4a, the school district shall adopt as its school

calendar a total of 240 days of student instruction and staff development, of which

the total number of staff development days equals the difference between the total

number of days of student instruction and 240 days. The school board may

schedule additional staff development days throughout the calendar year.]

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B. Except for learning programs during summer and flexible learning year programs,

the school district will not commence an elementary or secondary school year before

Labor Day, except as provided in Section III.B.1., or III.B.2., or III.B.3. Days

devoted to teacher’s workshops may be held before Labor Day.

1. The school district may begin the school year on any day before Labor Day

to accommodate a construction or remodeling project of $400,000 or more

affecting a school district school facility.

2. The school district may begin the school year on any day before Labor Day if

the school district has agreement under Minn. Stat. § 123A.30, § 123A.32, or

§ 123A.35 with a school district that qualifies under Section III.B.1.

3. The school district may begin the school year on any day before Labor Day if

the school district agrees to the same schedule with a school district in an

adjoining state.

C. Employee and advisory groups shall be provided an opportunity to participate in

school calendar considerations through a meet and confer process.

[Note: The provisions of the prior law requiring the school board to adopt the calendar

for the next school year by April 1 have been repealed. The school board should still

attempt to establish the calendar as early as possible so proper planning can take place by

all members of the school community.

IV. SCHOOL DAY RESPONSIBILITY

A. The superintendent shall be responsible for developing a schedule for the student

day, subject to review by the school board. All requirements and provisions of

Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Department of Education Rules shall be met.

B. In developing the student day schedule, the superintendent shall consider such

factors as school bus schedules, cooperative programs, differences in time

requirements at various grade levels, effective utilization of facilities, cost

effectiveness, and other concerns deserving of attention.

C. Proposed changes in the school day shall be subject to review and approval by the

school board.

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Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 120A.40 (School Calendar)

Minn. Stat. §120A.41 (Length of School Year; Days of Instruction)

Minn. Stat. § 120A.415 (Extended School Calendar)

Minn. Stat. § 120A.42 (Holidays)

Minn. Stat. § 122A.40, Subds. 7 and 7a (Employment; Contracts;

Terminiation)

Minn. Stat. § 122A.41, Subds. 4 and 4a (Teacher Tenure Act; Cities of the

First Class; Definitions)

Minn. Stat. § 123A.30 (Agreements for Secondary Education)

Minn. Stat. § 123A.32 (Interdistrict Cooperation)

Minn. Stat. § 123A.35 (Cooperation and Combination)

Minn. Stat. § 124D.11, Subd. 9 (Revenue for Results-Oriented Charter

School)

Minn. Stat. § 124D.126 (Powers and Duties of Commissioner; Flexible

Learning Year Programs)

Minn. Stat. § 124D.151 (Voluntary Prekindergarten Program)

Minn. Stat. § 127A.41, Subd. 7 (Distribution of School Aids; Appropriation)

Minn. Stat. § 120A.40 (School Calendar)

Minn. Stat. § 120A.42 (Holidays)

Minn. Stat. §120A.41 (Length of School Year; Days of Instruction)

Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 425 (Staff Development)

2017-18 District Technology Agendas and Minutes

November 14th

4:00-5:00

High School Media Center

Present: Renee Kerzman, Diana Hedstrom, Jane Foltz, Ryan Zunich, Darren Wolf, Andy Spurlin, Tim

Hoverson, Brady Baxter, Jason Hendrickson, Jill Perkins, Mary Kvebak, Steve Fode, Pam Daly, Amy

Erickson, Karen Nudell, Rhonda Fode, Doug Froke, Mike Suckert

1. Introductions

2. Building Technology Committee reports

a. ALC: received 30 additional, converted Chromebooks; above goal of having 25% of

instruction online. Incorporating ISTE standards into PBL units. Certified as a Digital

Citizenship School again this year. Brady has become extremely adept at SoundTrap; he

will send information out to the members of the District Tech Committee. For

Achievement and Integration, Brady will be working with Pelican Rapids on current

events and digital citizenship.

i. *Complete Government Lesson Plan & Resources- https://goo.gl/upFcNf

ii. *All Resources Folder- https://goo.gl/5XYrQs

b. High School: Updating specialties of specific faculty members. Are looking at having

faculty sign up for technology. Asking students if their technology needs are being met.

Technology is being used purposefully by students and staff. Anxiety/fear about

technology has dropped off significantly over the past two years. Need to solve the

problem of students not having Wi-Fi at home. Perhaps having access to off-line Google

Drive will help? Jill Perkins will create a podcast to share with the HS to show how to

use off-line. Students will have to clear off devices for testing. Possible grant-writing for

Wi-Fi through student phones? Students can go to spots within DL to access Wi-Fi.

Becker County Transit offers very cheap rides on Saturdays to Wi-Fi.

c. Middle School: Middle school did a survey of needs; offered Google Classroom by

Brady Baxter on Nov. 8. Started work on scope and sequence. Jason H. is teaching Tech

Aps, focusing on all aspects of technology including Google Suites, Digital Citizenship,

typing, coding.

d. Roosevelt: Using scope and sequence from last year and added activities for each tech

ELO. Monthly tech meetings. Staff would like another Chromebook Cart. They are

looking for ways to get more technology. Emphasis has been placed on keyboarding for

the last two years.

e. Rossman: The main emphasis has been to get technology into students’ hands.

Technology needs are met. Digital Citizenship is being taught. Topic Tuesdays focus

mainly on technology. People aren’t afraid of technology; they’re excited to try new

things.

3. TIES - team will be going and then sharing at Jan. 16 in-service. Time will be set aside for the

teachers to present at their buildings including an implementation time following presentation.

https://goo.gl/upFcNf

https://goo.gl/upFcNf

https://goo.gl/5XYrQs


4. Technology Scope and Sequence

a. How to organize?

b. Who and when?

c. Principals go back to their tech teams and give an audit of needs. Do this by Jan 1st.

Look at what they’re doing, compare that to the ISTE standards, and go from there.

What do the students need? What do the teachers need? Create a Google Doc of this by

Holiday break. Have standards available for comparison. Also, who do you want on this

team?

d. Deadline for first draft will be determined and shared.

5. Future planning - What do our students need? Andy went over device breakdown. Andy will be

working with the media centers to improve checkout system.

a. ALC- We like what we have, replace as needed

b. High School-Wish list: Planning space for students to collaborate, 3D printers, Train

students to help with maintenance of machines.

c. Middle School- We like what we have, replace as needed

d. Roosevelt- 4th Grade would like Chromebook carts to be close to 1-1, doc cams,

e. Rossman- We like what we have, replace as needed. Keyboards for iPads,

6. Device replacement for adults. Chromebook to iPad price 2:1. We will probably switch over to

Chromebooks for staff devices unless the teacher specifically needs and iPad. i.e.) Some teachers

(K) use iPads for assessment.

7. Training for adults - How are we doing? See audit information above.

a. Needs?

8. Smartboard replacement discussion summary – individual building teams will share with Andy

9. Security topics - Andy and Tim -

a. Passwords? https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Check your email password security with this

link. Do we want a policy?

https://haveibeenpwned.com/


MEMBERS:

Brady Baxter

Pam Daly

Keith Eckhoff

Amy Erickson

Rhonda Fode

Steve Fode

Jane Foltz

Doug Froke

Dawn Gode

Diana Hedstrom

Jason Hendrickson

Tim Hoverson

Renee Kerzman

Jason Kuehn

Mary Kvebak

Dave Langworthy

Peter Lundin

Trish Mariotti

Karen Nudell

Jill Perkins

Andy Spurlin

Mike Suckert

Darren Wolf

Steve Zamzo

Ryan Zunich

Para profession

representative TBD

Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology Director

BOARD REPORT January 8

th, 2018

I. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

1) Two upcoming in-service dates: a) January 16

th, 2018 –Teachers who attended Technology and Information Education

Services (TIES) Education Technology Conference will be presenting their new learning

to staff. MCA training and building specific professional learning.

b) February 20th

, 2018 – Building specific professional learning and mini-sessions (see

attached)

2) Future work session with teachers and administrators to revise our new World’s Best

Workforce Plan. We will schedule a District Advisory Council meeting at the end of January

and bring a final copy to the Board in February.

Draft January 3, 2018

Feb. 20, 2018 Mini-Sessions Options

Session One 12:00-1:15

Session Two 1:25-2:40

Session Three 2:45-4:00

Topic Presenter Relicensure

requirement?

Socratic Seminar Daly, and . . . reading

Multi-genre report Berntson &

Barberg

reading

Student Choice Bill Kvebak

Schoology Mike Fiedler technology

Science Safety Training Brad Schmidt,

LCSC

Portfolios Pam Daly

Academy Model Aaron Swenson

Skyward Q & A Kim Holt

12:00-1:30 Kayla Delzer technology

2:30-4:00 Kayla Delzer technology

Sound Trap Brady Baxter technology

Identifying Anxiety with Kids OR Sensoring

Processing Difficulties in School

Phil Kirchener

AVMR Strategies Jill Perkins

Cultural Awareness Joe Carrier

Cultural Awareness Joe Carrier

Google Docs & Forms

technology

Google Calendar

technology

Suicide Prevention Austin DeCock suicide prevention

Teaching ELL students Richard Wood ELL

Draft January 3, 2018

Chromebook Sharing free-form technology

Teachers & Paraprofessionals/Education Assistants-

Working Together

Alyssa Mueller

Energize Your Life Libby Erickson

How to Find Balance in Your Life and Work Beth Anderson

Social Media: What You Can and Can’t Do EA Staff

Attorney

Behavior Interventions Tim Erickson

Detroit Lakes Public SchoolsMonthly Enrollment Summary

Month: January

D.L. Preschool Special Ed. KINDERGARTEN

EIC ECSE Total Kind. Kind Sp Ed Total

Roosevelt 47 64 111 Roosevelt 80 29 109

Rossman 90 12 102

Non-resident Preschool Special Ed. Totals 170 41 211

EIC ECSE Total

Roosevelt 4 10 14

GRADES 1 - 5

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Sp Ed Total

Roosevelt 110 122 112 115 137 6 602

Rossman 104 101 93 97 102 - 497

Totals 214 223 205 212 239 5 1099

ELEMENTARY TOTALS

Kinderg. Gr.1-5 Total

211 1099 1310

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Sp. Ed. Total

Middle Schl. 254 244 217 - 715

SENIOR HIGH

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 PSEO/F PSEO/P Total

Senior High 234 219 188 196 5 14 856

2017-2018 MONTHLY TOTALS* ALP

K-12 Total* EIC 51 D.L. 5

2946 ECSE 74 Other 2

*Includes ALC, Kind. Sp. Ed. 41

but not ALP Kindergarten 170

Grades 1-5 1099 ALC

2016-2017 Middle School 715 D.L. 48

K-12 Total* Senior High 856 Other 17

2975 ALC 65 Total 65

*Includes ALC, ALP 7

but not ALP TOTAL 3078

*Does not include non-resident students

2015-2016 on tuition agreement

K-12 Total*

2906*Includes

ALC, but not

ALP

2017-2018

Detroit Lakes Public SchoolsYearly Enrollment Summary

2017-2018Date: January

EIC ECSE

Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

58 60 51 46 47 27 34 38 59 64

EIC -- Non Resident ECSE -- Non Resident


5 5 4 5 4 6 6 7 9 10

Kindergarten - Special Ed. Kindergarten


Roosevelt 29 29 28 29 Roosevelt 106 82 81 79 80

Rossman 10 11 12 12 Rossman 94 89 90 90 90

Totals 39 40 40 41 Totals 200 171 171 169 170

Kindergarten Total

Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

Roosevelt 106 111 110 107 109 - - - - Rossman 94 99 101 102 102 - - - -

Totals 200 210 211 209 211

Grade One Grade Two


Roosevelt 111 110 109 109 110 - - - - Roosevelt 131 128 128 124 122 - - - -

Rossman 103 106 105 105 104 - - - - Rossman 93 97 100 101 101 - - - -

Totals 214 216 214 214 214 Totals 224 225 228 225 223

Grade Three Grade Four


Roosevelt 116 116 114 112 112 - - - - Roosevelt 123 118 118 117 115 - - - -

Rossman 92 92 94 94 93 - - - - RsvtSpEd K4 5 5 5 6 - - - -

Totals 208 208 208 206 205 Rossman 98 98 97 98 97 - - - -

Totals 221 221 220 220 218

Grade Five


MS 143 141 139 138 137 - - - -

Rossman 105 106 105 105 102 - - - -

Totals 248 247 244 243 239

Detroit Lakes Public Schools2017-2018Yearly Enrollment Summary

Date:January

Grades 1 - 5 Totals ALC


Rsvlt/MS 624 618 613 605 602 Resident 52 52 49 52 48 Rossman 491 499 501 503 497 Non-Resid. 14 17 17 15 17

Totals 1115 1117 1114 1108 1099 Total 66 69 66 67 65

Middle School ALP


Grade Six 258 256 255 253 254 - - - - Resident - 1 2 5 5 - - - -

Grade Seven 247 249 247 244 244 - - - - Non-Resid. - - 3 2 2 - - - -

Grade Eight 222 219 218 216 217 - - - - Total - 1 5 7 7 - - - - Special Ed. - - - - - - - - -

Totals 727 724 720 713 715

Senior High


Gr. Nine 241 238 237 237 234 - - - -

Gr. Ten 228 220 220 219 219 - - - -

Gr. Eleven 204 196 193 193 188 - - - -

Gr. Twelve 209 201 200 199 196 - - - - PSEO-FT 5 5 5 5 5 - - - -

PSEO-PT 14 14 14 14 14 - - - -

Totals 901 874 869 867 856

Detroit Lakes Public SchoolsElementary Grade Sections

Month: January

Average

Kindergarten 19.18

18 19 19 21

19 19 20 21

17 17 21

Building Average 18.17 20.40

Grade 1 21.40

22 22 21 21

22 21 20 22

23 20


Grade 2 22.30

21 21 25 24

20 20 25 27

18 22


Grade 3 22.78

24 21 23 23

23 24 23 24

20


Grade 4 23 24 24 24 23.56

23 22 24 25

23


Grade 5 23.50

25 20 24 26

22 24 26 26

21 21


The district class size average for K-5 is: 23.21

The class size average on this page is different than the class size average calculated by the State. The class

size average on this page reflects students in a classroom with the regular classroom teacher and does not

count specialists such as music, phy.ed. and art teachers which the state uses in calculating class size average.

2017-2018

Roosevelt/ MS Rossman

Section 2&4

Section 5&6

Section 1&3

Section 2&4

Section 5

Section 1&3

Section 5

Section 1&3

Section 2&4

Section 1&3

Section 2&4

Section 5

Section 1&3

Section 5&6

Section 1&3

Section 2&4

Section 5

Section 2&4

2018 MSBA Legislative AgendaThe Minnesota School Boards Association, a leading advocate for public education supports, promotes, and strengthens the work of public school boards.

Accountability

Teacher Shortage

Cyber Security

School Trust Lands

School Readiness

Ballot Language

The special education cross-subsidy for FY 2016 was $679 million and is expected to grow. The projected growth suggests it is time to create a work group to design a plan to eliminate the cross-subsidy.

In the most recent proposal, the estimate to fund the employer portion of TRA was $64 million each year. The employer contribution should be the state’s responsibility, so as not to divert funds from the district’s general education fund.

Align the World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) statute with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to create one statewide accountability system.

As a bond expires and a new one proposed, ballot language should be changed to more accurately reflect the impact to the homeowner.

Pathway II Scholarships play an important role in increasing the access to high-quality preschool for Minnesota’s neediest early learners. Funding should be restored and increased.

In order to enforce the School Trust Lands director legislation that was passed in 2012, the role of director must be strengthened.

Teacher shortage continues to be an issue. Alternative Pathways are necessary to attract non-traditional students into the teaching profession. The “Grow Your Own” program should be expanded to rural school districts.

Schools are increasingly becoming targets for security breaches. Resources are needed to protect students, staff and parents with secure electronic systems.

• Oppose using tax credits and scholarships for private education. • Inequities in funding continue to exist. Telecommunications Equity Aid, should be fully funded to ensure all schools have affordable access to high-speed Internet service.

More than 2,000 locally elected school board members are responsible for the governance of school property, budget, curriculum, technology, taxes, student achievement and teacher quality - ensuring excellence and equity in all public schools.

There are 847,000 students enrolled in Minnesota public schools.

English Learners 8.3%Special Education 15.4%Free and Reduced Lunch 37.7%Homeless 1.0%Graduation Rate 82.2%

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