Action of the School Board 4.22.24

April 22, 2024

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Ashley Brown, International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placement (AP) coordinator at Champlin Park High School recognizes IB and AP students at Champlin Park High School.

IB diploma candidates: Greta Cannon, Jasmin Higginbotham, Andrew Holingsworth, Ellie Krasean, Audrey Mochama, Connor Morari, Lydia Nyambane, Courtney Odonkor, Lolu Ogunleye, Sia Sewah, Jynx Taylor, Logan Thai and Evan Whipple.

IB career program certificate candidates: Nasra Ali, Goldia Amedkudji, Gracey Bons, Abednego Browne, Zada Cardinal, Elizabeth Cuadra, Natalia Doe, Maya Foster, Mikayla Francis, Joy Geezay, Mira Gupta, Bailey Heideman, Linh Lam, Katie Lee, Zack Martinez, Layo Ogunleye, Kenny Xayamongkhon, Titus Yang and Deniah Yango.

AP scholars: Chloe R. Berrington, Vayda J. Foy, Zarek N. Hasib, Madison R. Hasselbring, Jasmin J. Higginbotham, Oliver L. LeMay, George Lieu, Elizabeth Mayor, Conner B. Morari, Nicolas D. Mus, Edin V. Nguyen, Christina Ogunleye and Christine T. Ogunleye.

AP scholars with distinction: Greta L. Cannon, Andrew W. Hollingsworth and Abraham Nguyen.

AP scholars with honor: Payton R. Almeroth, Addison J. Eernisse, Drew M. Hunter, Victoria P. Kahnke and Linnea A. Rens.

Dr. Mary Wolverton, associate superintendent of elementary schools recognizes Heidi Kouba and team from Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy, Michelle Zimmerman and team from Lincoln Elementary, Amy Oliver and team from Monroe Elementary and Diedre Bloemers and team from University Avenue Elementary, Aerospace, Children’s Engineering and Science for the 2024 Merit Schools of Distinction awards.

Kacy Deschene, co-chair, presented recognition of national volunteer recognition week in honor of the impact made by the thousands of community volunteers who volunteer to support students and schools.

The School Board received testimony from Tiffany Strabala, Mai Vang, Brett Ortler, Plou Yang, Coral Weber, Val Holthus, Pahchie Vang, Katie Hale, Ishmael Kanever, Evan Whipple, Amelia Eric, Sarah Garrett, Jasmin Higginbotham, Carson Johnson, Kendall Qualls, Abedrego Brown, Marti Biegler, Goldia Amekudji, Kofi Montzka, Aaron Peterson, Shannon Fletcher, Laurie Thompson

Scott Coggins, Stan Osmundson, Charity Chirpicon, Mabel Gauslin, George Bush/Bill Clinton, Varney Kiawu, Jr., Ruth Webster, Nikotaiha-Johnson (Margaret Johnson), Bellamy John, Kris Hora, Bo (Haley Heubner), Nehemiah Garley, Makenna Aune, Tim Mohr, Corwin Bradferd, Bailey Bradley, Kailez Campbell, Scott Price, Nathan Birch, Charles Knealing, Chuck Blair, Michele & Craig Weitzel, Joshua Wruck, Daniel Hoffman, Abbey Payeur, Jenny Pha Vang, Thuba Nguyen, Erika Ruch, Char Snyder, Steve Pape, Paul Scott.

The School Board took actions regarding employees and positions in the district in relation to a reporting timeline needed to comply with contracts and state requirements. Matt Brain, Director of Employee Services, presented items for approval which were each approved on a unanimous vote.

The board approved the resolution in compliance with Minnesota Statute 122A.40, sub. 5. The action is considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.

The board took action to approve the resolution on a unanimous vote.The action is considered a routine matter conducted annually by the board.

Merle Waters, CFA, senior vice president at Wells Fargo Bank, provided an overview of the district’s trust investment fund performance and historical overview of the fund. Resources from this account are used to satisfy obligations of the district in regard to Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB). Waters highlighted how past decision-making by the School Board and investment portfolio investment decisions have provided financial stability.

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Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented an amended budget for the current school year for School Board consideration. This is considered a routine business action and a necessary step for stewardship in financial management. The mid-year adjustment updates student enrollment and updates revenues and expenditures based on prior year actuals and current year trends. The recommendation adjusts general fund revenue by $21,671,231 or 3.5% and increases revenue by $34,839,646 or 4.0%. The unassigned fund balance is projected at 10.1% of expenditures, within school board policy guidelines. The School Board approved this item on a 5-1 vote with Audette voting no.

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Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented a preliminary FY25 general budget timeline for decision making and a series of financial planning assumptions for the district. The board is expected to consider approval of the 2024-25 budget at their June 24, 2024 meeting. By state law, the school board is required to approve a budget by July 1, 2024.

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Tim Palmatier, general counsel, provided a first read of Policy 528.0 for board consideration following a review by the board’s policy committee. The policy will be considered for approval at a future meeting.

Dr. Jennifer Cherry, executive director of human resources and Todd Mensink, director of labor relations and benefits, provided the School Board with an overview of the 2024-25 health insurance options and rates. Final approval will be considered by the School Board at a future meeting.

Dr. Jennifer Cherry, executive director of human resources, presented to the School Board the Anoka-Hennepin school office supervisor 2023-25 master agreement for approval. The agreement includes a 3% salary schedule increase in both years along with additional stipends, retirement match pay and medical insurance contributions. The settlement is within budget authority provided by the school board and was approved on a unanimous vote.

Dr. Jennifer Cherry, executive director of human resources, provided the School Board with an update on the status of negotiations for employee groups consistent with Board Policy 209, Negotiations Code of Ethics. The presentation included an overview of the status of negotiations with the district’s bargaining groups and policy groups.

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2. Retirements, resignations, terminations, layoffs and recalls, leaves and modified leaves of absence, appointments.
3. Cash disbursements report.
4. Cash balance report.
5. Donations and scholarship reports.
6. Monthly revenue and expenditures.
7. Policy 528.0 Student Parental, Family and Marital Status Nondiscrimination.
8. MSHSL cooperative-boys hockey between Coon Rapids High School and Spring Lake Park High School for 2024-25 school year.
9. 2024 property, liability and cyber insurance renewal proposal.
10. IB biology instructional materials purchase for Champlin Park High School.
11. AP calculus textbook adoption for 2024-25 school year.
12. IB chemistry textbook purchase for Champlin Park High School.
13. Immunization exclusions as required by Statute 121a.15.

Regular School Board meeting, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sandburg Education Center, 1902 2nd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

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