-LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BEMIDJI AREA SCHOOLS AUGUST 17, 2020 The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Bemidji Area Schools, Bemidji, Beltrami/ Hubbard Counties, Minnesota, was held on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.
-LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT-
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
BEMIDJI AREA SCHOOLS
AUGUST 17, 2020
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Bemidji Area Schools, Bemidji, Beltrami/ Hubbard Counties, Minnesota, was held on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., in the District Office Board Room.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Lind, Jeff Haack, Ann Long Voelkner, Sarah Young, John Gonzalez, Carol L. Johnson, and Superintendent Tim Lutz
Abigail Enquist, Student Representative
Joel Roberts, Student Representative
MEMBERS ABSENT:
CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 6:30 p.m.)
OPENING STATEMENT BY BOARD CHAIR
Chair John Gonzalez read a statement indicating the meeting was being conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 13D.021 – Meetings by Telephone or Other Electric Means.
ATTENDANCE
PREVIEW OF AGENDA: SUPERINTENDENT TIM LUTZ
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion was offered by Carol L. Johnson, seconded by Sarah Young, and carried by all in attendance to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was offered by Jeff Lind, seconded by Sarah Young, and carried by consent to approve the following items:
A. Minutes from the July 20, 2020 Special, Regular, and August 5, 2020 School Board Meetings
B. Current Bills and Special Checks Totaling: $3,978,400.75
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised SBR 300-70-1: Finance – Payment of Fees and Other Charges
D. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy SBR 400-30-7: Instruction –
Graduation Requirements
E. Certified Staff Appointments
F. Noncertified Staff Resignations
G. Release from Contract Request
H. Temporary Dean of Students Designation
SPECIAL TOPICS:
Spotlight Presentation: Sanford Health COVID -19 Presentation – Dr. David Wilcox
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Joel Roberts and Abigail Enquist reported on Bemidji High School activities.
2020 OPERATING REFERENDUM
Referendum Presentation
Superintendent Lutz shared a summary of meetings with staff and community members and the district’s referendum consultant. The School Board will be asked to call the referendum question later in the meeting agenda.
DONATIONS - The motion was offered by Jeff Haack, seconded by Jeff Lind, and carried by all in attendance to accept the donations from Bill and Karen Hart.
EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Cultural and Equity Update
Superintendent Lutz summarized the School Board work session with the Centers of Excellence and indicated the district will move forward with addressing cultural and equity issues.
Adoption of Base Learning Model
for the 2020-2021 School Year and
Other COVID19 Related Matters
The motion was offered by Ann Long Voelkner, seconded by Carol L. Johnson, and carried by all in attendance to offer a fourth scenario Base Learning Model: Hybrid model for grades K-5 and Distance Learning for secondary grades.
The motion was offered by Jeff Haack, seconded by Jeff Lind to offer In-Person Learning
for grades K-5 and Hybrid model for grades 6-12. Jeff Haack withdrew his motion and Jeff Lind withdrew his second.
The motion was offered by Ann Long Voelkner, seconded by Sarah Young to offer Hybrid model for grades K-12 through quarter 1 of this school year while monitoring COVID-19
numbers that may require more restrictions. Ann Long Voelkner withdrew her motion and Sarah Young withdrew her second.
Jeff Haack offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
ADOPTION OF BASE LEARNING MODEL FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR AND
OTHER COVID-19 RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 123B.09 vests the care, management, and control of independent districts in the school board; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Independent School District [insert number] [hereinafter the “Superintendent”] is responsible for the management of the schools, the administration of all School District policies, and is directly accountable to the School Board; and
WHEREAS, when responsibilities are not specifically prescribed nor School District policy applicable, the Superintendent shall use personal and professional judgment, subject to review by the School Board, pursuant to School District Policy 302, Superintendent;
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Emergency Executive Order 20-01, which declared a peacetime emergency in Minnesota in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Emergency Executive Order 20-82 and the Safe Learning Plan for 2020-2021 (the “Safe Learning Plan”), which set forth five Learning Models (in-person learning for all, in-person learning for elementary students and hybrid learning for secondary students, hybrid learning for all students, hybrid learning for elementary students and distance learning for secondary students, and distance learning) and authorized all school districts in the State of Minnesota to select and implement an appropriate base Learning Model in accordance with, and subject to, the Safe Learning Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Education (“MDE”) has issued and may continue to issue written guidance for Minnesota schools on educational issues related to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Health (“MDH”) has issued and may continue to issue written guidance for Minnesota schools on public health issues related to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent and the administration of the School District have conferred with the School Board regarding the available Learning Models, the current MDE and MDH requirements for each, and other relevant information; and
WHEREAS, based upon the collective consideration of these factors, the Superintendent
has recommended to the School Board that the 2020-2021 Reopening Plan: In Person Learning for Grades K-5 and Hybrid Model for Grades 6-12, will be the base Learning Model to be implemented at the commencement of the 2020-2021 school year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 31 as follows:
Section 1: The Superintendent is hereby directed to implement the following base Learning Model to open the 2020-2021 school year:
In-Person Learning for Grades K-5
and Hybrid Model for Grades 6-12:
In-Person Learning for Grades K-5:
•Each student will attend school on campus in a safety-enhanced traditional manner with added safety precautions as noted.
•Students will be socially distanced where feasible using guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
•Movement within buildings will be limited to the greatest extent possible by keeping students and staff in small cohort groups that stay together as much as possible throughout the day and from day to day.
•Mixing between cohort groups will be limited to the greatest extent possible (i.e., during lunch, bathroom breaks, arrival and dismissal, recess, etc.)
•Student attendance will be taken daily.
•Students who are diagnosed with infec tious or communicable illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, etc., must remain home for a specified period of time as determined by the Licensed School Nurse in consultation with the building Principal.
•In the event of a temporary closure, all students will receive instruction under a Distance Learning model.
For families who are uncomfortable with the in person Learning model, the District will offer enrolled students a digital synchronous (online) learning experience. It is important to note that internet access must be available during the school day for this option.
Students attending online will be on the same bell schedule as if they were attending school in the physical setting. Students will be expected to log on and attend each class as if they were onsite. Note: parents/guardians wishing to exercise this option must notify the district by completing a Distance Learning Election Option Form which can be found on the front page of the district’s website.
Hybrid Model for Grades 6-12:
•Fifty percent (50%) of all students will attend school on campus in a safety-enhanced traditional manner every other week with added safety precautions as noted. During the weeks when students are not attending school on campus, they will receive digital synchronous (online).
•Students, during In-Person Learning weeks, will be socially distanced where feasible using guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
•Movement within buildings, during In-Person Learning weeks, will be limited to the greatest extent possible by keeping students and staff in small cohort groups that stay together as much as possible throughout the day and from day to day.
•Mixing between cohort groups, during In-Person Learning weeks, will be limited to the greatest extent possible (i.e. during lunch, bathroom breaks, arrival and dismissal, recess, etc.).
•Student attendance will be taken daily during both In-Person Learning and Distance Learning weeks.
•Students who are diagnosed with infectious or communicable illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, etc., must remain home for a specified period of time as determined by the Licensed School Nurse in consultation with the building.
•In the event of a temporary closure, all students will receive instruction under a Distance Learning model.
•For families who are uncomfortable with the In-person Learning portion of the Hybrid Model, the District will offer enrolled students a digital synchronous (online) learning experience. It is important to note that internet access must be available during the school day for this option. Students attending online will be on the same bell schedule as if they were attending school in the physical setting. Students will be expected to log on and attend each class as if they were onsite. Note: parents/guardians wishing to exercise this option must notify the district by completing a Distance Learning Election Option Form which can be found on the front page of the district’s website.
•Grade Level Specific Schedules coming soon.
Section 2: The Superintendent is hereby authorized, after consultation with the School Board Chair and notification to the School Board, to select and implement a different Learning Model for the School District or any specific school buildings without School Board action if the Superintendent reasonably believes that prompt implementation of a different Learning Model is necessary, and that constraints of time and public health considerations render it impractical to hold a School Board meeting to approve the implementation. The Learning Model selected and implemented by the Superintendent shall continue in effect unless and until the School Board, in consultation with the Superintendent and appropriate school district staff and public health officials, deems it in the best interest of the School District and its students to implement a different Learning Model.
Section 3: The Superintendent will provide regular updates to the School Board regarding the School District’s efforts to implement COVID-19 related educational and public health guidance issued by the MDE and the MDH, respectively.
The motion for the foregoing resolution was seconded by Jeff Lind, and a tabulation of votes is as follows:
AYES: Jeff Haack, Carol L. Johnson, Sarah Young, Jeff Lind, Ann Long Voelkner, and John Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WHEREUPON, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted.
CAPP Strategic Plan
The motion was offered by Carol L. Johnson, seconded by Jeff Haack, and carried by all in attendance to accept the 3-year strategic plan developed by the ISD 31 CAPP Committee.
RELATIONSHIPS/COLLABORATION
Food Service Agreement with Aurora
Waasakone Community Learning
The motion was offered by Ann Long Voelkner, seconded by Jeff Lind, and carried by all
in attendance to enter into an agreement to provide meal services to Aurora Waasakone
Community Learning beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.
HIGH QUALITY DISTRICT
Preliminary 2019-2020 Financial Update
Krisi Fenner, Director of Business Services, summarized a preliminary financial update for the 2019-2020 year. The numbers are not final and will be subject to change during the audit process this fall. She commented on the General Fund balance, Capital Projects fund, notes on Revenue and Expenditures, and notes for the current and future school years.
Resolution Relating to Determining
the Necessity of Revoking the Existing Referendum Revenue Authority and
Replacing It With a New Referendum
Revenue Authorization, Approving a New Referendum Revenue Authorization and Calling a Special Election Thereon
Member Jeff Haack introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Carol L. Johnson: RESOLUTION RELATING TO DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF REVOKING THE EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORITY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION, APPROVING A NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No.31 (Bemidji), Minnesota (the School District) as follows:
It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows:
1. The Board has investigated the facts and does hereby find, determine and declare that it is necessary and expedient to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authority of $180 per pupil and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $460 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2020 for taxes payable in 2021 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
2. The question on the approval of the revocation of the existing referendum revenue authorization and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization of the School District shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the School District at a special election, which is hereby called and directed to be held in conjunction with the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the precincts and polling places for this special election are those precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the School District which have been established by the governing bodies located in whole or in part within the School District.
4. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause written notice of the special election to be: (a) provided to the County Auditors at least seventy-four (74) days before the date of the special election; (b) provided to the Commissioner of Education at least seventy-four (74) days before the date of the special election; (c) mailed to every taxpayer in the School District, at least fifteen (15) days but no more than forty-five (45) days before the date of the special election; (d) posted at the administrative offices of the School District, for public inspection, at least ten (10) days before the date of the special election; and (e) published in the official newspaper of the School District once each week for at least two consecutive weeks, with the last publication being at least one week before the date of the special election. The Notice of Special Election shall be prepared in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 31
(BEMIDJI), MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota, on November 3, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the following question:
School District Question
Revoking Existing School District
Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New
Authorization Budget Planning Calendar FY 2020-2021
The board of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authority of $180 per pupil and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $460 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2020 for taxes payable in 2021 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new
referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 31(Bemidji), Minnesota be approved?
PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM
WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE
IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.
For the ballot question, the property tax portion of the revenue authorized will require an estimated referendum tax rate of 0.07384% for taxes payable in 2021 of the referendum market value of all classes of taxable property in the School District, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.01, Subdivision 3, which excludes certain agricultural property, seasonal property and post-secondary student housing.
The projected annual dollar increases for typical residential homesteads, apartments, commercial-industrial properties, and most other classes of property within the School District are as shown in the table below.
For agricultural property (both homestead and non-homestead), the taxes for the proposed referendum will be based on the value of the house, garage and one acre of land. There will be no referendum taxes paid on the value of agricultural land and buildings. For seasonal recreational residential property (e.g., cabins), there will be no taxes paid for the proposed referendum.
The figures in the table below are based on taxes for the voter approved referendum levy only, and do not include taxes for other purposes:
Homestead Residential, Apartments, and Commercial/ Industrial Properties
School
District
Existing Question
/Proposed Proposed
Revoked Replaced
Levy Levy
Authority Authority
Taxes Taxes
Market Payable in Payable in
Value: 2020 2021 Net Change
$50,000.00 -$14.45 $36.92 $22.47
$75,000.00 -$21.67 $55.38 $33.71
$100,000.00 -$28.89 $73.84 $44.95
$125,000.00 -$36.12 $92.30 $56.18
$150,000.00 -$43.34 $110.76 $67.42
$200,000.00 -$57.79 $147.68 $89.89
$250,000.00 -$72.23 $184.60 $112.36
$300,000.00 -$86.68 $221.52 $134.84
$350,000.00 -$101.13 $258.44 $157.31
$400,000.00 -$115.57 $295.36 $179.78
$450,000.00 -$130.02 $332.27 $202.25
$500,000.00 -$144.47 $369.19 $224.73
$750,000.00 -$216.70 $553.79 $337.09
$1,000,000.00 -$288.93 $738.39 $449.45
The precincts and polling places for the special election will be the precincts and polling places used for the state general election.
All qualified electors residing in said School District may cast their ballots at the polling places for the precincts in which they reside during the polling hours specified above.
A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in the special election. Unregistered individuals may register to vote at the polling places on Election Day.
Dated: August 17, 2020
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
/s/_________________________, Clerk
5. The Clerk is authorized and directed to acquire and distribute such election materials as may be necessary for the proper conduct of this special election. If an optical scan voting system is being used, the Clerk shall comply with the laws and rules governing the procedures and requirements for optical scan voting systems. The Clerk is authorized and directed to acquire and distribute such election materials and to take such other actions as may be necessary for the proper conduct of this special election and generally to cooperate with election authorities conducting any other elections on that date. The Clerk and members of the administration are authorized and directed to take such actions as may be necessary to coordinate this election with other elections, including entering into agreements with appropriate municipal and county officials regarding preparation and distribution of ballots or ballot cards, election administration, and cost sharing.
6. The Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a printed ballot for the question to be prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.08, Subdivision 5 and the rules of the secretary of state for use at the special election. If an optical scan voting system is being used, the Clerk shall cause official ballots to be printed according to the format of ballots for optical scan voting systems provided by the laws and rules governing optical scan voting systems. The Clerk is further authorized and directed to cause a sample ballot to be posted in the administrative offices of the School District, for public inspection, at least four (4) days before the date of the special election and to cause two sample ballots to be posted at each polling place on the date of the special election and to cooperate with the proper election officials to cause ballots or ballot cards to be prepared for use at said election. The ballot shall be in substantially the following form, with such changes in form and instructions as may be necessary to accommodate the use of an optical scan voting system:
Special Election Ballot
School District Ballot
Independent School District No. 31
(Bemidji), Minnesota
November 3, 2020
____________________________________
Instructions to Voters
To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: m
____________________________________
To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to the word "Yes" for that question.
To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word "No" for that question.
____________________________________
School District Question
Revoking Existing School District
Referendum Revenue;
Replacing With New Authorization
The board of Independent School District No. 31 (Bemidji), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District’s existing referendum revenue authority of $180 per pupil and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $460 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2020 for taxes payable in 2021 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
m YES Shall the revocation of the existing
m NO referendum authority and the replace
ment with a new referendum revenue
authorization proposed by the board
of Independent School District No. 31
(Bemidji), Minnesota be approved?
BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
(Reverse side of ballot)
OFFICIAL BALLOT
November 3, 2020
_________________________________
Judge
________________________________
Judge
(The ballot is to be initialed by two judges)
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7. If the School District will be contracting to print the ballots for this special election, the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to prepare instructions to the printer for layout of the ballot. Before a contract in excess of $1,000 is awarded for printing ballots, the printer shall, upon request, furnish in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204D.04 a sufficient bond, letter of credit or certified check acceptable to the Clerk in an amount not less than $1,000 conditioned on printing the ballots in conformity with the Minnesota election law and the instructions delivered. The Clerk shall set the amount of the bond, letter of credit or certified check in an amount equal to the value of the purchase.
8. The individuals designated as judges for the state general election shall act as election judges for this special election and shall conduct the special election at the various polling places in the manner prescribed by law.
9. The special election shall be held and the returns made and canvassed in the manner prescribed by law and the Board shall meet on a date between the third day, November 6, 2020, and the tenth day, November 13, 2020, after the special election for the purpose of canvassing the results thereof.
10. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.17, Subdivision 9(e) and Section 205A.07, Subdivision 3a, the Clerk is hereby instructed to notify the Commissioner of Education of the results of the special election and to provide the certified vote totals for the ballot question in written form within fifteen (15) days after the results have been certified by the Board.
11. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 211A.02, Subdivision 6, the Clerk is hereby instructed to make any campaign finance reports filed with the Clerk by campaign committees within seven (7) days after the special election available on the School District’s web site as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of any such report. The Clerk is further instructed to provide the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board with a link to the section of web site where such reports are made available. Such reports must remain available on the web site for four (4) years from the date first posted.
Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Carol L. Johnson, Sarah Young, Jeff Lind, Jeff Haack, Ann Long Voelkner, and John Gonzalez and the following voted against the same: None.
WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Approval of Revised SBR 400-90-3: 2020-2021 School Calendar
The motion was offered by Jeff Haack, seconded by Ann Long Voelkner, and carried by all in attendance to approve the revisions to SBR 400-90-3: 2020-2021 School Calendar to include making August 31-September 3 Teachers Days, September 4-7 Labor Day Holiday, September 8-11 Teacher Days, September 14 Students’ First Day, and June 3 Students’ and Teachers’ Last Day.
First Reading of SBR 900-90-1:
COVID-19 Face Covering Policy
The motion was offered by Carol L. Johnson, seconded by Ann Long Voelkner, and carried by all in attendance to approve the first reading of SBR 900-90-1: COVID-19 Face Covering Policy.
Resolution Regarding Transportation for Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities
Member Jeff Lind introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION FOR EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the District offers extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities for students that, at times, have games and events that occur at a location other than where participating students attend school (“off-campus activities”);
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the District desires to allow families to select an alternative to District-provided transportation (“alternative transportation”) for off-campus activities, which will allow the District to reduce the number of students on District-provided transportation for off-campus activities;
WHEREAS, the District has evaluated the financial, personnel, and other resources required for the District to provide transportation for off-campus activities under the current pandemic circumstances and has determined that allowing for alternative transportation to and from off-campus activities is the best option for preserving resources;
WHEREAS, the District does not wish to further curtail the extracurricular and/or cocurricular opportunities it offers to students as a result of the current pandemic given the benefits that such opportunities provide for students as a part of the overall learning environment and has determined that allowing alternative transportation for off-campus activities will help to avoid this result;
WHEREAS, the District understands the rulings in Verhel v. Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 709, 359 N.W.2d 579 (Minn. 1984), and Fenrich v. The Blake School, 920 N.W.2d 195 (Minn. 2018), which relate to school liability for the conduct of students who were driving to or from off-campus activities and otherwise involve liability for transportation related to off campus activities;
WHEREAS, the District has evaluated the safety issues specific to the District providing transportation for off-campus activities and specific to alternative transportation for off campus activities, including transportation provided by parents/guardians or provided by students;
WHEREAS, the District has evaluated the financial, personnel, and other resources required for the District to provide supervision, oversight, or guidance for alternative transportation to and from off-campus activities;
WHEREAS, the District has evaluated the possible legal consequences specific to the District providing transportation for off-campus activities and specific to parents and/or students providing alternative transportation for off-campus activities, as well as the immunities the District has under Minnesota law, including Minnesota Statutes Section 466.03, subdivision 6; and
WHEREAS, the District has evaluated other social and political factors specific to the District providing transportation for off-campus activities and specific to parents/guardians and/or students providing alternative transportation for off-campus activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 31, as follows:
1. In light of the District’s balancing of policy objectives as described in this resolution, the District will allow parents or guardians to transport their own student(s) to and from off-campus activities and to transport any other students for whom such students’ parent or guardian has provided written consent (“parent-provided transportation”), provided the parent/guardian-driver agrees to assume all liability associated with providing such transportation. The District will provide transportation to students who do not have parent-provided transportation. The District will not allow students to drive themselves and/or other students to or from off-campus activities. The District will not allow District employees to transport students for off-campus activities in personal vehicles, unless specifically authorized to do so by the building principal or activities director.
2. In light of the District’s balancing of policy objectives as described in this resolution, the District will not provide any supervision for students using alternative transportation for off-campus activities, except to the extent that the District will require written parent/guardian permission on a form provided by the District before allowing a student to utilize parent-provided transportation. The District will not coordinate, oversee, or provide instruction or guidance regarding any alternative transportation for students. Parents/guardians who choose to allow their student to use alternative transportation shall be solely responsible to supervise, provide, arrange for, and/or ensure safe and law-abiding parent-provided transportation for off-campus activities and shall assume all liability related to such transportation.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Jeff Haack and a tabulation of votes is as follows:
AYES: Carol L. Johnson, Jeff Haack, Jeff Lind, Sarah Young, Ann Long Voelkner, and John Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WHEREUPON, said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
September Meeting – Monday, September 21, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
New Teacher Meeting – Thursday, August 27, 2020
Back-to-School Activities
OTHER
Once Around the Table
School Board Members shared their observations of events in the district.
ADJOURNMENT
The motion was offered by Carol L. Johnson, seconded by Sarah Young, and carried by all in attendance to adjourn. Time: 10:54 p.m.
Date Approved: September 21, 2020
/S/ Carol L. Johnson, Clerk
/S/ John Gonzalez, Chair
1da: 9/26