Announcements and Communications
BST MCA Grade 10 Writing Test
Paul Gustafson, Coordinator of Research & Assessment, presented information about 10th grade scores.
Graduation 2006
Sandra Soltis, Interim Director of Elementary & Secondary Education, presented information about this year’s graduation ceremonies.
2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science
The Board recognized John Adams teacher Deb Las for receiving this award. She is one of 100 teachers in the nation and the only MN teacher to receive the award.
High Student Achievement
2005-06 Improvement Plan – Gage Elementary: Information
Interim Principal Kari Page, Assistant Principal Joe Rossow, reading teacher Kris Davidson, and math support teacher Chad Schroeder presented the Gage Improvement Plan.
Approval of School Board Credit for the Summer 2006 Professional Growth Academy: Briefing, moved to action, approved
Approval of Appointment of Director of Elementary and Secondary Education: Action, approved
The Board approved the appointment of Sheri Allen. Sheri is currently the principal at Owatonna High School.
Approval of Appointment of High School Principal: Action, approved
The Board approved the appointment of Tim Dorway as principal at Mayo High School. Tim is currently an assistant principal at Owatonna High School.
Approval of Appointment of Elementary Assistant Principal: Action, approved
The Board approved the appointment of Paul Ehling as assistant principal at Bamber Valley Elementary. Paul is currently the administrative assistant and behavioral specialist at Riverside Central.
Approval of Appointment of Student Support Services Program Supervisor: Action, approved
The Board approved the appointment of Nicole Mueller. Nicole is currently a special education teacher with the Hudson, Wisconsin, school district.
Approval of Appointment of Middle School Assistant Principal: Action, approved
The Board approved the appointment of Jim Sonju as Assistant Principal at John Adams Middle School. Jim is currently interim assistant principal at John Adams.
Efficient and Effective Operations
Approval of Second & Third Quarter Budget Adjustments as Of March 31, 2006: Action, approved
Approval of Proposed Changes in the Independent School District #535 Health and Dental Plans: Action, approved
Authorization to Purchase Books for the Golden Hill ALC Media Center: Briefing, moved to action, approved
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (103 School District): Action, approved
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (212 & 213.1 School Board): Action, approved
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (416 & 420 Employees/Personnel): Action, approved
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (503 & 524 Students): Action, pulled for revisions
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (601, 608, 612.1, & 615 Education Programs): Action, approved
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (506 Students): Briefing
Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (631 Education Programs): Briefing
Other Business
2005-06 District Aims, Goals, and Measures: Information
Sandra Soltis updated information about parent attendance at conferences.