School Board Comments - April 6th, Board Meeting

Announcements and Communications
Southeastern Minnesota Senior High School Principal of the Year
The School Board recognized Century Principal Dr. Chuck Briscoe for his selection as Southeaster MN High School Principal of the Year.

High Student Achievement
2005-06 Improvement Plan – Kellogg Middle School: Information
Principal Dwight Jennings and teachers Carol Hubbard and Colette Osterberg presented the Kellogg Improvement Plan.

Smaller Learning Communities (SLC): Information
Pamela Haack, SLC Project Director, and building-level SLC facilitators Jeff Apse, Jean Marvin, and Steve Willman reported on progress of the Smaller Learning Communities grant.

Efficient and Effective Operations
Acceptance of Proposals for Flooring Removal, Design, and Project Management Services for Asbestos Projects for Summer 2006: Briefing
Cheryl Coryea, Director of Business Services, presented information about the bids received for asbestos abatement projects.

Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (205, 206, & 208 School Board): Action, approved

Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (713 Non-Instructional Operations and Business Services): Action, approved

Board member Cris Fischer presented proposed changes to several policies.
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (211 School Board): Briefing
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual: (506 and 515 Students): Briefing
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (607 Education Programs): Briefing

Other Business
2005-06 District Aims, Goals, and Measures: Information

2005-06 School Board Committee Assignments Update: Information

School Board Academy starts on Monday, April 10, and will run for six weeks. This is an opportunity to get an inside view of Rochester Public Schools. Register for one session or all six. For information about attending, please contact Community Education at 285-8650 or go to http://rochesterce.recware.com.

A School Board study session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2006, from 4-5:30 p.m. A representative of Springsted, Inc., the District financial advisor, will present information related to a continuation referendum.