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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (5:30 P.M.)

Item 2

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (5:30 P.M.)

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OPEN FORUM (5:35 P.M.)

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INFORMATION (5:45 P.M.)

A. October 1st Enrollment Report
October 1st Enrollment Report

B. 2014-15 State Professional Development Report
2014-15 State Professional Development Report

CONSENT AGENDA »

CONSENT AGENDA (6:15 P.M.)

A. Approval of Minutes of September 21, 2015, Regular Meeting


B. Personnel - Consent Items


C. Approval of Resolution Appointing Election Judges

Item 6A

Acceptance of Gifts and Grants

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Act on 2014-15 State Professional Development Report

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Resolution Providing for the Refunding of $6,140,000 General Obligation Bonds

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Approval of Individual Transportation Contracts

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Ratification of 2015-17 Agreement with the Mankato Association of Principals

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Approval of Nomination for the South Central Service Cooperative Board of Directors

School Board Members for 2015 Ann Hendricks 133 Ichabod Lane Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 351-7503 E-Mail: ahendr1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Jodi Sapp 20588 State Highway 66 Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 351-6597 E-Mail: jsapp1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2017 Judi Brandon 10 Crown Hill Lane Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 387-4945 E-Mail: jbrand1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Sara Hansen 2034 Sundance Lane North Mankato, MN 56003 Phone: 344-1566 E-Mail: shanse1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Tom Rekstein 208 Crestwood Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 Phone: 327-8755 E-Mail: trekst1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Kinney Eberhart 2003 Roe Crest Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 Phone: 469-4623 E-Mail: ceberh1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2017 Kristi Schuck 730 S. Broad Street Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 382-4951 E-Mail: kschuc1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2017 Sheri L. Allen, Superintendent 10 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 2 Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 387-1868 E-Mail: sallen1@isd77.k12.mn.us
School Board Members for 2015 Ann Hendricks 133 Ichabod Lane Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 351-7503 E-Mail: ahendr1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Jodi Sapp 20588 State Highway 66 Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 351-6597 E-Mail: jsapp1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2017 Judi Brandon 10 Crown Hill Lane Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 387-4945 E-Mail: jbrand1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Sara Hansen 2034 Sundance Lane North Mankato, MN 56003 Phone: 344-1566 E-Mail: shanse1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Tom Rekstein 208 Crestwood Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 Phone: 327-8755 E-Mail: trekst1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2015 Kinney Eberhart 2003 Roe Crest Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 Phone: 469-4623 E-Mail: ceberh1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2017 Kristi Schuck 730 S. Broad Street Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 382-4951 E-Mail: kschuc1@isd77.k12.mn.us Term Ends December 31, 2017 Sheri L. Allen, Superintendent 10 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 2 Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 387-1868 E-Mail: sallen1@isd77.k12.mn.us

OPEN FORUM GUIDELINES The School Board allows public participation at its meeting, but at the same time has the responsibility for conducting its business in an orderly fashion. The Chairperson will provide the audience with an opportunity to speak during the Open Forum portion of the meeting. Citizens wishing to speak are asked to complete a Visitor Registration Card (located at the door of the meeting room) and hand it to the Board Chair or Deputy Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. The major purpose of the citizens’ participation is for the School Board to hear citizen’s views on ways to improve the educational program and ways to improve the processes, including communications, for bringing about such improvements. Each speaker will be asked to state his/her name and address for the record, and will be allowed five minutes for his/her presentation unless the time limit is waived by a majority of the Board members present. When there are a large number of speakers to be heard, the School Board may shorten this time or limit the number of speakers. During an open meeting, the School Board is prohibited by law from considering allegations or charges against an employee. The presiding officer may terminate the speaker’s privilege of address if, after being called to order, he/she persists in improper conduct or remarks. Members of the School Board and the Superintendent may question a speaker or make comments in response to the speaker’s remarks. Visit our Web Site at www.isd77.org
OPEN FORUM GUIDELINES The School Board allows public participation at its meeting, but at the same time has the responsibility for conducting its business in an orderly fashion. The Chairperson will provide the audience with an opportunity to speak during the Open Forum portion of the meeting. Citizens wishing to speak are asked to complete a Visitor Registration Card (located at the door of the meeting room) and hand it to the Board Chair or Deputy Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. The major purpose of the citizens’ participation is for the School Board to hear citizen’s views on ways to improve the educational program and ways to improve the processes, including communications, for bringing about such improvements. Each speaker will be asked to state his/her name and address for the record, and will be allowed five minutes for his/her presentation unless the time limit is waived by a majority of the Board members present. When there are a large number of speakers to be heard, the School Board may shorten this time or limit the number of speakers. During an open meeting, the School Board is prohibited by law from considering allegations or charges against an employee. The presiding officer may terminate the speaker’s privilege of address if, after being called to order, he/she persists in improper conduct or remarks. Members of the School Board and the Superintendent may question a speaker or make comments in response to the speaker’s remarks. Visit our Web Site at www.isd77.org

Mankato Area Public Schools District Strategic Roadmap MISSION STATEMENT - Our core purpose Assuring learning excellence and readiness for a changing world CORE VALUES - What drives our actions and words Integrity - Doing the “right thing” at all times with honesty and authenticity Respect - Embracing of our differences, treating others as we wish to be treated Excellence - High expectations for all and in all we do and the courage to challenge for it Adaptability - Engaging in flexible, continuous and purposeful change grounded in data Responsibility - Shared stewardship of and accountability for our words, acts, choices and results Engagement - Actively participating with a mission-focus and values-driven attitude Collaboration - Operating with a preference and capacity for partnership across our community VISION - What we commit to create Learner Success through - Aligned and relevant curriculum meeting individual needs - Learner excellence and readiness Sustainable Systems & Structures through - Sustainable resources for continued growth; freedom from scarcity - Quality, professional and respected staff - Sustainable leadership philosophy, practice, and culture Community Culture of Excellence through - Recognizing who we are and embracing who we may become - Collaboration and communication as core competencies STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS- Our focus for continuous improvement A. Student learning and engagement B. Developing district culture and practices of partnership and connectedness between staff, students, families and community for student learning C. Increase readiness for all students to ensure options for life D. Needs-based resource allocation E. Developing staff capacity, accountability and skills to implement our Strategic Directions Adopted July 21, 2014
Mankato Area Public Schools District Strategic Roadmap MISSION STATEMENT - Our core purpose Assuring learning excellence and readiness for a changing world CORE VALUES - What drives our actions and words Integrity - Doing the “right thing” at all times with honesty and authenticity Respect - Embracing of our differences, treating others as we wish to be treated Excellence - High expectations for all and in all we do and the courage to challenge for it Adaptability - Engaging in flexible, continuous and purposeful change grounded in data Responsibility - Shared stewardship of and accountability for our words, acts, choices and results Engagement - Actively participating with a mission-focus and values-driven attitude Collaboration - Operating with a preference and capacity for partnership across our community VISION - What we commit to create Learner Success through - Aligned and relevant curriculum meeting individual needs - Learner excellence and readiness Sustainable Systems & Structures through - Sustainable resources for continued growth; freedom from scarcity - Quality, professional and respected staff - Sustainable leadership philosophy, practice, and culture Community Culture of Excellence through - Recognizing who we are and embracing who we may become - Collaboration and communication as core competencies STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS- Our focus for continuous improvement A. Student learning and engagement B. Developing district culture and practices of partnership and connectedness between staff, students, families and community for student learning C. Increase readiness for all students to ensure options for life D. Needs-based resource allocation E. Developing staff capacity, accountability and skills to implement our Strategic Directions Adopted July 21, 2014

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ADJOURNMENT (6:50 P.M.)