School Board Comments - June 29, 2006

Submitted by Rochester Schoo... on Sat, 2006-07-01 13:23.

Announcements and Communications
Carefest Update
Art Pavlish, Coordinator of Facilities and Grounds, and Rev. Larry Orth, Carefest organizer, presented information about work done during the recent Carefest held on June 10. More than 800 volunteers contributed their time to help with many maintenance projects in school buildings.

High Student Achievement
2005-06 Improvement Plan – Area Learning Centers (ALC): Information
Judy Bell, Coordinator of Alternative Education, and ALC teachers Beth Rojas, Jani Mahle, and John Walbruch presented the ALC improvement plan.

2005-06 Community Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Council Recommendations – K-12 Media Services: Information
CCIAC members Mary Gorfine, Ann Hutton, and Beverly Jorgenson presented recommendations for K – 12 media services.

Approval of 2006-07 Integration Level of Spending: Briefing
Sandy Soltis, Interim Director of Elementary and Secondary Education, presented information about the funding level for the 2006-07 Integration plan.

Approval to Purchase LCD Projectors: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Approval of Many Rivers Campus School Lease Agreement: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Authority to Contract for Paraprofessional Services at the Many Rivers Campus School for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Safe and Welcoming Learning Environment
Expulsion of Student R-05: Action, carry-in, approved
Expulsion of Student S-05: Action, carry-in, approved
Rescission of the Expulsion of Student J-05: Action, carry-in, approved

Efficient and Effective Operations
Approval of the 2005-06 Rights, Rules, Regulations and Procedural Code of the Rochester Public Schools: Action, approved

Approval of Rochester Education Association President’s Leave: Action, approved

Recertification of School District Population for Community Services Levy: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Adjustment to 2005-2006 School Calendar to Ensure Full Per Pupil Funding: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Acceptance of Bids for Milk and Milk Products for All Schools: Action, approved

Authorization to Purchase Summer 2006 Flooring from State Contract: Action, approved

Authority to Secure Bids for Concrete Repair Projects To be Completed in Summer 2006: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Approval of Change Orders for Edison Indoor Air Quality Project: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Approval of Change Orders for John Marshall High School Project: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Acceptance of Bids for the Water Main Replacement at John Adams Middle School: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Approval of Annual Contract for Community-Based School Employment Program for the 2006-2007 School Year: Briefing, moved to action, approved

Approval of Revisions to the Policies and Procedures Manual (524 Students): Action, approved

Approval of Revisions to the Policies and Procedures Manual (511 & 511.1 Students): Briefing

Approval of Revisions to the Policies and Procedures Manual (533 Students): Briefing
Jo Anne Judge-Dietz, Olmsted County Public Health, and Ginny Amundson, PTSA, presented information about the District Wellness Advisory Committee and the proposed changes to Policy 533.

Approval of Revision to the Policies and Procedures Manual (720 & 730 Non-Instructional Operations and Business Services): Briefing

Other Business
2005-06 District Aims, Goals, and Measures: Information
Superintendent Jerry Williams updated the Aims, Goals and Measures

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