- Columbia Heights Public Schools
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- 2019-2020
- Aug. 27, 2019
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Aug. 27, 2019 Regular School Board Meeting
Acknowledgement of Contributions
Chair John Larkin announced a resolution to accept current contributions in the amount of $5,487.97. The School Board accepts, with appreciation, the contributions of these gifts and donations.Discussion, Reports and Information Items
Reports from Members of the Board
Chair John Larkin was not in attendance.
Vice Chair Naty Severson attended the Columbia Heights High School (CHHS) ground breaking ceremony, a special-called School Board meeting, the 2019 new teacher induction, a School Board Chair Meeting and meetings with Chair John Larkin and Superintendent Kelly.
Treasurer Lorien Mueller attended the CHHS ground breaking ceremony, a special-called School Board meeting and the 2019 new teacher induction.
Clerk Laura Palmer attended the CHHS ground breaking ceremony, a special-called School Board meeting, the 2019 new teacher induction and the Columbia Academy open house.
Director Hala Asamarai was not in attendance.
Director Molly Lewis attended the CHHS ground breaking ceremony, a special-called School Board meeting, the 2019 new teacher induction and the Columbia Academy open house.Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Kathy Kelly reported on the three-day administrative team retreat focused on student achievement, professional learning communities and social-emotional learning. Kelly attended the CHHS ground breaking ceremony, a Metro ESCU Executive Board meeting, and participated in a conference call about social-emotional and professional learning with the District's Management Team. The Superintendent also attended the 2019 new teacher induction and District In-Service activities, and a School Board Chair Meeting.Tri Metro Conference Update
K12 Activities Director Antwan Harris gave an updated on the Tri Metro Conference. View the presentation.Curriculum Cycle Update
Deputy Director of Teaching & Learning Tara Thukral presented an updated on the Curriculum Cycle. View the presentation.
Action Items
E-12 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook Approval
The School Board approved the E-12 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook.Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Grants
The School Board approved the ESSA Grants for 2019-2020.LEA Authorization
The School Board approved the LEA Authorization.Metro ECSU Membership Approval
The School Board approved the Metro ECSU Membership for 2019-2020.Employee Handbook Approval
The School Board approved the Employee Handbook as presented.North Park Bids
The School Board approved the North Park Bids.High School Remodel Bids
The School Board approved the High School Remodel Bids.High School Stage Remodel Bids
The School Board approved the High School Stage Remodel Bids.Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Application
The School Board approved the CTSS application.Enrollment
The School Board approved the School and Grade-Level closings based on enrollment.Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Membership
The School Board approved the AMSD Membership for 2019-2020.Upcoming School Board Key Dates
6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 -- Groundbreaking Ceremony, North Park Elementary
Monday, Sept. 2 -- District Offices Closed (Holiday)
Tuesday, Sept. 3 -- First Day of School
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 -- Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 -- School Board Work Session, Community Room
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 -- Regular School Board Meeting, Community Room
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Chair John Larkin: Columbia Heights Business Council, School Board Policy Sub-Committee and Liaison to Highland Elementary.
Vice Chair Naty Severson: Association of Metropolitan School Districts and Liaison to and North Park Elementary.
Treasurer Lorien Mueller: Educational Cooperative Service Unit, Liaison to the City of Columbia Heights and to Columbia Academy.
Clerk Laura Palmer: NE Metro Intermediate District 916 Board, School Board Policy Sub-Committee and Liaison to Valley View Elementary.
Director Hala Asamarai: Minnesota School Board Association Legislative Liaison, Liaison to the City of Hilltop and Columbia Heights High School.
Director Molly Lewis: Minnesota State High School League, School Board Policy Sub-Committee, Liaison to the City of Fridley and to the Family Center.