WORK SESSION
SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 152
MAPS OPERATIONS CENTER
June 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: The Work Session of the School Board of Moorhead Area Public Schools #152 was called to order by Vice-Chair Bjorklund on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the MAPS Operation Center Board Room 600. Members in attendance were Cassidy Bjorklund, Rachel Stone, Matt Valan, and Keith Vogt. Administrators present Jeremy Larson, Kristin Dehmer, Duane Borgeson, and Brenda Richman.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Preview of Agenda – Dr. Jeremy Larson recommended approval as presented.
Approval of Agenda
ACTION: Vogt moved, seconded by Stone to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, and Vogt – yea.
PUBLIC FORUM: No requests to address the board were submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA: The following items were enacted under one resolution: May 23, 2022, School Board Meeting Minutes, New Employees, and West Central Regional Juvenile Center 2022 Summer Staffing Plan.
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION
ACTION: Stone moved, seconded by Vogt to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
OPERATIONAL ITEMS
2022-2023 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High League: Kristin Dehmer, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations presented the Resolution related to the renewal of MAPS membership to the Minnesota State High School League for the 2022-2023 school year.
ACTION: Valan moved, seconded by Vogt to approve the 2022-2023 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League as presented.
Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
Alternative Learning Center and Moorhead High School Parent and Student Handbook: Angela Doll, assistant principal at Moorhead High School, reviewed changes to the Alternative Learning Center and Moorhead High School Parent and Student Handbook for 2022-2023. Highlighted in the presentation were the changes to graduation requirements. Board discussion followed noting year updates.
ACTION: Vogt moved, seconded by Stone to approve the Alternative Learning Center and Moorhead High School Parent and Student Handbook as presented. Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
Approval of the Moorhead High School Bid Package III: Steve Moore, director of operations and emergency management, gave a summary of the Bid Tabulation III for the Moorhead High School building bond construction project. The total amount of the project is $9,924,476.31 which included alternates 5, 6A, and 16. Moore discussed the project details of the alternates 5, 6A, and 16 for Bid Package III. Board discussion followed regarding the total increased cost and timeline of the project.
ACTION: Vogt moved, seconded by Stone to approve the total bid of $9,924,476.31 including alternates 5, 6A, and 16 for Bid Group III of the Moorhead High School building bond construction project as presented. Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Comprehensive Activities Report: Activities director Dean Haugo, provided the School Board with a comprehensive review of MAPS activities for the 2021-2022 school year. The report included a review of the 2021-2022 activities list and participation numbers, activities planned for the 2022-2023 school year, 2022-2023 fees, middle school objectives, and the addition of Cory Holten, middle school activities director, additional coaches training, MHS student leadership opportunities, review of the purpose and membership of the Activities Advisory Council, upcoming facility changes, and the growth of programs. Highlighted were the successes of athletics teams and activities for the 2021-2022 school year and the 2021-2022 MHS new activities adaptive floor hockey, and adaptive bowling success. Board discussion followed regarding pass/fees, girls wrestling, and SkillsUSA lettering.
2021-2022 Comprehensive Community Education Report: Brenda Richman, executive director of community engagement and public relations, provided the School Board with a comprehensive review of the MAPS Community Education program. Highlights of the program included Early Childhood Family Education and Community Education’s relocation to the Vista Center for Education, three publications sent to the community and other promotions, enrichment classes participation and community partnerships, and new youth programming.
Joelle Hofer, the coordinator of the early learning program, provided highlights of the early learning program. She reviewed building classrooms, the addition of one classroom at the Career Academy in the fall of 2022, enrollment numbers, demographics and outreach, early childhood screening, early childhood family education classes, and participation.
Tammy Schatz, adult basic education manager, provided information on the Moorhead Consortium, 2021-2022 enrollment data, new classes, and community partnerships.
Richman left the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Transportation Department Overview: Steve Moore, director of operations and emergency management, introduced Sean Schneider, transportation supervisor. Moore and Schneider provided a review of the transportation services. Included in the presentation were the department's capabilities and budget, department accomplishments, and challenges.
Highlights of the presentation included the 5,152 average miles per day of regular, special education, and EIS routes, the addition of the Career Academy shuttles, support of transitional student transportation, athletic and special event transportation, and Summer EXCEL and ESY transportation. Moore reviewed proposed bell time changes for 2022-2023.
Department challenges in 2022-2023 include bell time changes, the addition of MHSCA shuttles, new boundaries and the addition of Probstfield Elementary at Probstfield Center for Education routing, and staffing shortages.
Board discussion followed regarding fuel cost impact, spring field trip transportation, rural pick-up and drop-off times, inclement weather, and bus incidents/student conduct.
Emergency Operations Plan Update: Steve Moore, director of operations and emergency management, briefed the School Board on the district’s Emergency Operation Plan (EOP). His review included the intent and purpose of having an EOP, the accomplishments of 2021-2022, a summary of updates, school safety, facility security, threat assessments, partnerships with law enforcement, and the district’s next steps.
Board discussion followed regarding SRO workload and the scope of the EOP, and the board’s appreciation for the department’s work.
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES: None were given
CLOSE MEETING: Vice-chair Bjorklund closed the public meeting at 7:49 p.m. pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.03, for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategies.
ACTION: Vogt moved, seconded by Stone to close the public meeting at 7:49 p.m. pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.03, for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategies. Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
OPEN MEETING: Vogt moved, seconded by Stone to open the public meeting at 8:01 p.m. Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.
ADJOURNMENT: Valan moved, seconded by /Stone to approve the adjournment of June 13, 2022, Work Session at 8:01 p.m. Motion Carried. Result 4-0-0. Roll Call vote: Bjorklund – yea, Stone – yea, Valan – yea, Vogt – yea.