Chairperson Wagner called the meeting to order and asked that everyone stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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1 MINNETONKA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #276 Service Center 5621 County Road 101 Minnetonka, Minnesota Minutes of September 4, 2014 School Board Meeting The School Board of Minnetonka Independent School District #276 met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2014, in the Community Room at the District Service Center, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka, Minnesota. Chairperson Lisa Wagner presided. Other Board members present were: John Holcomb, Charlie Kanan, Pam Langseth, Lisa Sumner and Superintendent Dennis Peterson, ex officio. Absent: Heidi Garcia, Karen Walkowski. Chairperson Wagner called the meeting to order and asked that everyone stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. AGENDA Holcomb moved, Sumner seconded, that the School Board approve the agenda, as presented. Upon vote being taken thereon, the motion carried unanimously. 2. COMMUNITY COMMENTS Chairperson Wagner outlined the guidelines for the Community Comments portion of the agenda, noting that this opportunity was available to members of the audience who wished to address the Board on any item on that night s agenda. No one responded to this invitation to speak. 3. OPENING OF SCHOOL REPORT Superintendent Peterson called upon Tim Alexander, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, to update the Board on the opening of school for the school year. Mr. Alexander said that this evening he would be sharing information on the new teachers in the District, and he would be updating the Board on enrollment and staffing at the September Study Session later in the month. Mr. Alexander noted that the District had welcomed 90 new teachers for , with 34 of them being first-year teachers. The group brings 384 years of collective experience into the District. Forty-four of them have Masters Degrees, and many have worked or studied internationally bringing global perspectives from many different countries. Twenty-three of the teachers will be working in the Immersion program. Mr. Alexander then shared a video introducing Minnetonka s new teachers for Chairperson Wagner noted that it had been a pleasure to meet many of them at the New Teacher luncheon that had been held in late August. On behalf of the Board, she wished them all the best as they began their service to the children of the District.

2 4. UPDATE ON VANTAGE PROGRAM Dr. Peterson said it was a great pleasure to update the Board on the VANTAGE program. He thanked the Board for its support of the program and said it was exciting to see the program taking off and expanding as it began its second year. He called upon Chris Pears, VANTAGE Program Director, to lead the presentation. Mr. Pears began by saying that the program had expanded to three areas of study: Business Analytics, Business in a Global Economy and Healthcare and Sports Science. Enrollment has nearly tripled with 107 juniors and seniors, and the number of students is expected to increase again next school year. Mr. Pears said that the feedback received from parents for the first year of the program has been extremely positive. In addition to providing encouragement for the VANTAGE team, parents have also been helpful in providing suggestions for improvement. Overall, the parents have become strong advocates for the program in the Minnetonka community and have done a great deal to encourage other parents to learn more about the program and to consider it for their son or daughter. Mr. Pears then discussed the role of the business partners in the program. VANTAGE business partners provide mentors, business-related projects and guest instructors. This year, business partners include Emerson Process Management, General Mills, Medtronic, Wells Fargo, Target, AON Hewitt, Allianz, Medica, Cargill, United Health Group, Lola Red, Ecolab, Children s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Bluestem, Carmichael Lynch, Habitat for Humanity, Best Buy, Outward Bound, Erik s Bike Shop, Village Chevrolet, Allina Health/Courage Center, Institute for Athletic Medicine, and Fairview Hospitals. The program uses a five-person project model for students to gain real-world experiences on project-driven work. New projects in the first semester include work with Village Automotive, Medica, Be Own Sports, Fairview Hospitals, Big Picture Advantage and Children's Hospital. General Mills, Habitat for Humanity and Happy Smile Good will return this year with projects. Mr. Pears noted that VANTAGE is always looking for more mentors in the fields of business, data and healthcare. Any professional interested in becoming a mentor in the program is asked to contact Mr. Pears through the VANTAGE website: He also discussed some of the goals for the upcoming year, including increasing the number of student internships and the creation of a VANTAGE Advisory Board. Board member Holcomb, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Pears and all the members of the VANTAGE team for their tireless work in making sure the program was a success. 5. ADOPTION OF GOALS Chairperson Wagner began by stating that the Board meets every summer for a day of planning, self-evaluation, and discussion of the Board s goals for the upcoming school year. She explained that Superintendent Peterson is involved in this as well, and these goals become his performance focus for the year. The goals also help the Board define its priorities 2

3 for the year. She said that the goals had been discussed extensively at the last Study Session, and she asked for a motion to approve the goals. Langseth moved, Holcomb seconded, that the Board approve the following goals: Minnetonka School District Board Goals 1) Design and implement school specific strategies that address identified barriers to student academic achievement. Provide progress reporting against these strategies as follows: By January, 2015, an executive summary of the results of this goal and the effects on student achievement at one elementary and one secondary building will be presented. By May, 2015, executive summaries for the remaining buildings will be presented. 2) Further implementation of the following strategic programs as noted: Vantage Program o Assess student achievement in pilot and in additional strands o Assess replication of pilot with additional strands o Implement replication plan for program including the following: Establish new facility on Baker Road Expand and extend the nature of business partnerships in proportion to students via utilization of mentors, student projects, and opportunities to work in business settings o Provide proposal for extension of experiential learning opportunities to students outside of Vantage program Tonka Online o Complete pilot of initial courses o Assess student achievement in pilot o Detail modifications needed o Propose additional courses for the year o Detail marketing strategy Tonka Summer Academy o Detail the vision, expected outcomes, benefits for students and resources required o Develop a plan to pilot initiative in Summer, 2015 Tonka Coding o Complete pilot of elementary curriculum o Assess student achievement in pilot o Detail modifications needed o Propose replication plan Immersion o Assess results of program to date o Detail curricular offerings at high school for and o Obtain Board approval for courses Goal review presentations will be scheduled in conjunction with Board Leadership and will include: review and critique of current programming, implementation process, future 3

4 direction, appeal and benefit to students, achievement results, financial impact and proposal for future direction of these programs as applicable. 3) Define process, criteria review, and methodology to be used by School Board in review of Innovation ideas. Implement this structure for existing ideas in innovation pipeline as well as any new ideas submitted for review by Board. Structure completed and agreed to by October, Structure in use for Big Idea Hunt. Structure applied to current ideas by December, Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion carried unanimously. 6. APPROVAL OF POLICY #607: CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS AND MATERIALS AND THE SCHOOL PROGRAM Dr. Peterson noted that the Board had reviewed this policy at its previous Study Session and it was now ready for adoption. He said the policy had not been updated for many years, and its purpose was to offer parents and community members a process to challenge District curriculum if they believed it to be controversial or objectionable. Sumner moved, Kanan seconded, that the Board approve Policy #607: Controversial Topics and Materials and the School Program. Upon vote being taken thereon, the motion carried unanimously. 7. REVIEW OF SUMMER CURRICULUM WORK Steve Urbanski, Director of Curriculum, updated the Board on the District s summer curriculum work. Nearly 200 projects, from early childhood through high school, were funded and led by the Teaching and Learning Department. Over 200 teachers had completed over 1,700 hours of work. Mr. Urbanski explained that the projects had utilized the Understanding by Design (UbD) concept which identified the desired results, determined the acceptable evidence, and then planned the learning experience. Much of the work focused on Language Arts and the three new programs that had been approved last year at the elementary level: Journeys, Senderos, and Being a Writer. Work was also completed in the All-Day Kindergarten and Immersion programs. Upcoming areas for review include Music, Health, Physical Education, World Languages, Immersion and High Potential. In the discussion that followed, Board member Holcomb asked about possible changes to the First Grade curriculum, due to the All-Day Kindergarten program. Mr. Urbanski replied that the First Grade curriculum would more than likely have to be adjusted due to the implementation of All-Day Kindergarten, as next year s students would be further along when they entered First Grade and ready for more challenging material. 8. PREVIEW OF PARENT SPEAKER SERIES Dr. Peterson noted that the District was partnering with the elementary and middle school PTOs and PTAs to host four excellent opportunities for parents this year. The Parent Speaker Series is being funded by both PTO/A and sponsorship support. He called upon Michelle Seets, President of the MMW PTO, to update the Board. 4

5 Ms. Seets explained that a committee of parents had met last spring and identified three topics of interest: Technology; Nutrition; and Resiliency for Children. She then summarized the following opportunities: Parenting Tech Savvy Kids David Eisenmann, Minnetonka Public Schools Mon, Oct 6 from 6:30-8 PM (Grades 6-12) Thurs, Jan 8 from 6:30-8 PM (Grades K-5) How do we keep our children safe online regarding what they see and read, as well as what they type? How do we keep our children safe accessing technology on their smart phones or ipads? What new apps are children using? What are some exciting new apps/technology that we can share with our children to facilitate learning? Technology has become an essential part of teaching and preparing students for the 21st Century. Next school year, the Minnetonka ipad Initiative will expand to Seventh and Twelfth Grades. This will allow all Seventh-Twelfth graders to use ipads to access digital curriculum materials as well as student collaboration tools. As a result, parents need to learn about online safety, security and tool use in order to keep up. Feeding Both the Body and Brain - Teresa Ambroz and Rebecca Lindberg, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Tues, Nov 11 from 6:30 8 PM The links between children s nutrition and achievement is another hot topic. There are many studies that talk about how nutrition enhances academic performance, and physical and emotional well-being. We will have an expert talk about the latest wisdom. Raising a Self-Disciplined, Resilient Kid - Dr. Robert Brooks, Harvard Medical School Mon, Feb 9 from 6:30 8 PM Dr. Brooks has authored a number of books, including Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child, and Raising a Self-Disciplined Child: Help Your Child Become More Responsible, Confident, and Resilient. We are excited to bring him to Minnetonka. Chairperson Wagner noted that all the events sounded very interesting and she encouraged the viewing public to take advantage of them. She thanked Ms. Seets for her leadership on the committee and for bringing the idea to fruition. 9. REVIEW OF SUMMER TEACHING AND LEARNING CLASSES Sara White, Q-Comp and Staff Development Coordinator, updated the Board on the various teacher trainings that had occurred during the month of August, led by the Teaching and Learning Department. Highlights of her presentation included: Immersion Academy - 14 hours of training for 20 new teachers Elementary Orientation 24 hours of training for 46 new teachers Secondary Orientation 16 hours of training for 45 new teachers Responsive Classroom 18 hours of training for 73 new and experienced teachers Crisis prevention, Easy IEP, Pyramid Model for Early Childhood 89 registered participants 5

6 164 participants in 479 hours of professional learning around topics such as student engagement, mindfulness, cognitive coaching, 21 st Century design, and best practice in second language acquisition Teachers at all grade levels prepared to teach with ipads in 907 hours of tech training 306 individual registrants participated in 637 hours of additional tech training in Schoology, Google apps, SMART Board, and other relevant instructional technology. In addition to training offered during the Teaching and Learning Academy, every elementary teacher received grade-level-specific training to support the launch of Tonka Codes Overall, teachers participated in 6,322 hours of professional development and teacher training in the month of August 10. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS FOR REROOFING OF PAGEL ACTIVITY CENTER Paul Bourgeois, Executive Director of Finance and Operations, updated the Board on the need for reroofing the Pagel Activity Center. He said that the current roof was 13 years old and was starting to develop significant leaks. Originally the Alternative Facilities Long Term Maintenance Plan had scheduled replacement in 2017, but with the significant rains this past summer it had become clear that the roof would not last until its originally scheduled replacement. Consequently, the Alternative Facilities 10 Year Long Term Maintenance Plan approved projects were rearranged to allow for roof replacement this fall to minimize future damage to the building. The roof will be replaced with a 4-ply built up roof with an expected life span of 25 years, bringing it up to the standard of other District buildings and providing sound protection for the long term. Mr. Bourgeois noted that bids had been opened for the project at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4. Eight bids were received as follows: Palmer West Construction Company $569, Central Roofing Company $608, John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc. $623, BL Dalsin Roofing $671, Thomas Finn Company $684, McPhillips Brothers Roofing Company $694, Berwald Roofing Company, Inc. $793, Diverse Construction Services LLC $883, Mr. Bourgeois recommended that the Board approve the low bid from Palmer West Construction Company for $569, Holcomb moved, Sumner seconded, that the Board approve the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Minnetonka Independent School District 276 does hereby accept the low bid of Palmer West Construction Company in the amount of $569, for reroofing the Pagel Activity Center in fall Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion carried unanimously. 6

7 11. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS FIELD RETAINING WALL With regard to Veterans Field, Mr. Bourgeois explained that the heavy rains of the past summer had produced significant erosion behind the retaining wall that parallels the left field line of Veterans Field. An analysis by the structural engineering firm of Vickery Engineering and Consulting LLC had recommended removal and reconstruction of the retaining wall. Mr. Bourgeois explained that as part of the process of reconstruction, the slope will be eliminated by terracing the hillside. A lower retaining wall at approximately the same location will support a flat terrace area with its own drains, and then an upper retaining wall will support a mezzanine area with its own drains. There will also be new drainage below the lower retaining wall area behind the dugout and bullpen. This will eliminate the sloped condition and provide approximately three times the drainage capacity for any precipitation events. The terrace area will be landscaped with approximately 200 continuously blooming day lilies along with plantings of climbing ivy. Funding for this reconstruction will be from the Alternative Facilities Long Term Maintenance Plan initially, but the District has also applied to FEMA for disaster relief funds from the declaration of Minnesota as a disaster area as a result of the significant June and July torrential rains and associated flooding and damage. Repairs will take place in the fall of 2014 so that Veterans Field is ready for baseball season in the spring of Mr. Bourgeois noted that bids had been opened for the project at 1:30 PM on Thursday, August 28, Three bids were received as follows: Peterson Companies $353, New Look Contracting $617, Maertens-Brenny Construction Withdrawal Mr. Bourgeois recommended that the Board approve the low bid from Peterson Companies for $353, Sumner moved, Langseth seconded, that the Board approve the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Minnetonka Independent School District 276 does hereby accept the low bid of Peterson Companies in the amount of $353, for reconstruction of the Veterans Field retaining wall in fall 2014, pending receipt of the final grading permit from the City of Minnetonka. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion carried unanimously. 12. APPROVAL OF TRIGGER RESOLUTION FOR ISSUANCE OF 2015A BONDS Mr. Bourgeois explained that the District s 10 Year Alternative Facilities Long Term Maintenance plan has scheduled a total of $4,955,000 in projects for Fiscal Year 2015 that will be completed in the summers of 2014 and Both summer construction seasons have parts of their months in Fiscal Year 2015, which runs from July 1, 2014 through June 7

8 30, Where appropriate, long term maintenance projects have been scheduled to be completed concurrently with building addition projects so that economies of scale can be gained in the pricing to lower the overall prices and stretch long term maintenance dollars farther. The District is metering out the issuance of the bonds over two tranches. The timings of the bond issuances are set so that the School District can get the lowest possible interest rates through issuing Bank Qualified bonds. Bank Qualified status is given to tax exempt municipal bonds if the issuing entity will be issuing $10 million or less in tax exempt bonds in a calendar year. Bank Qualified bonds typically will have an interest rate that is.50% less than other tax exempt municipal bonds, so the interest savings over the life of the bonds are substantial. For example, a Bank Qualified bond issue that has a 2.50% interest rate will require 17% less in interest payments than a Non-Bank Qualified bond that has a 3.00% interest rate. As part of the District s long term debt management, an initial tranche of $1,950,000 was sold in May 2014 with closing on July 2, This tranche, coupled with the 2014A $1,650,000 Alternative Facility Bonds issued in January 2014, the 2014B $1,700,000 Certificates of Participation issued for elementary classrooms in January 2014, and the 2014D $4,700,000 Certificates of Participation for elementary classrooms issued in July 2014 will bring the District up to the tax exempt small issuer limit of $10,000,000 for calendar year The timing of the closing will also come after long term debt payments for FY14 have been made, resulting in a declining balance of outstanding long term debt bonds as of fiscal year end June 30, 2014 compared to fiscal year end The second tranche of Alternative Facility Bonds for FY2015 projects for $3,005,000 is scheduled to be sold in November 2014 and close in January 2015 to take advantage of bank qualified interest rates. Mr. Bourgeois noted that authority was being requested from the School Board to issue $3,005,000 in Alternative Facilities Long Term Maintenance Bonds. The proceeds of these bonds are scheduled to be utilized primarily for the long term maintenance projects associated with the various projects scheduled for summer Those projects are needed to keep the District s facilities in a state of good repair for another 50 to 60 years or more of use. Holcomb moved, Sumner seconded, that the Board approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,005,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATIVE FACILIITES BONDS, SERIES 2015A BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka), Minnesota (the District), as follows: SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION. This Board hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of its General Obligation Alternative Facilities Bonds, Series 2015A (the Bonds) in an amount not to exceed $3,005,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance projects including: replacement of windows, mechanical air handling systems, roof repair and replacement, 8

9 pavement repair, plumbing repairs, tuck pointing, pool tile repair and other deferred maintenance projects (collectively, the Projects), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475 and Section 123B.59. The Projects are part of the District s ten-year alternative facilities facility plan approved by the Department of Education. The District will publish a notice in its official newspaper describing the Projects, the amount of the Bonds, and the total amount of District indebtedness. SECTION 2. APPROVAL OF SALE OF THE BONDS. The Board desires to proceed with the sale of Bonds by direct negotiation to Robert W. Baird & Co., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Baird). The Board Chair or Vice Chair and the Superintendent or Executive Director of Finance and Operations are hereby authorized to approve the sale of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,005,000 and to execute a bond purchase agreement for the purchase of the Bonds with Baird, provided that the true interest cost does not exceed 4.250% per annum. SECTION 3. ADOPTION OF APPROVING RESOLUTIONS. Upon approval of the sale of the Bonds by the Board Chair or Vice Chair and the Superintendent or the Executive Director of Finance and Operations, the School Board will take action at its next regularly scheduled meeting thereafter to adopt the necessary approving resolutions as prepared by the District's bond counsel. SECTION 4. STATE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the Commissioner of Education of a potential default in the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and to use the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to guarantee payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The District further covenants to deposit with the Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner of Education that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment. The Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Registrar. The District understands that as a result of its covenant to be bound by the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this issue remain outstanding. (b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now and hereafter established by the Departments of Management and Budget and Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The Chair, Vice Chair, Deputy Clerk, Superintendent or Executive Director of Finance and Operations is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education forms. SECTION 5. OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Baird is authorized to prepare and distribute an Official Statement related to the sale of the Bonds. 9

10 SECTION 6. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY. If the Board Chair or Vice Chair and the Superintendent or the Executive Director of Finance and Operations have not approved the sale of the Bonds to Baird and executed the related bond purchase agreement by December 31, 2014, this resolution shall expire. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion carried unanimously. 12. APPROVAL OF TRIGGER RESOLUTION FOR REFINANCING OF 2008B BONDS Mr. Bourgeois explained that at this time, it was possible to refinance the February 15, 2015 coupon of the 2008B Alternative Facilities Bonds. This coupon was financed at 3.89% in March of 2008 it is possible to refinance it to approximately 2.91%. The result of this refinancing will reduce the 2015 Pay 2016 levy by approximately $1,750,000. Continued restructuring of two more coupons prior to the call date plus calling the remaining 2008B bonds at the call date will result in a consistent reduction of the overall debt service levy by that amount on an ongoing basis. Mr. Bourgeois noted that the refunding bonds will be for 20 years, meaning the final maturity of this coupon will be in 2034, which is 26 years after issuance in 2008 to fund long term maintenance projects with expected useful life spans of years completed at MHS and other District facilities at that time in Holcomb moved, Kanan seconded, that the Board approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,810,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015B BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 276 (Minnetonka), Minnesota (the District), as follows: SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION. This Board hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of its General Alternative Facilities Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B (the Bonds) in an amount not to exceed $1,810,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used, together with any funds of the District which might be required, to refund and pay on February 1, 2015 (the Maturity Date), the principal of and interest on the February 1, 2015 maturity of the District's outstanding $15,579, General Obligation Alternative Facilities Capital Appreciation Bonds, Series 2008B, originally dated as of April 10, The refunding is being undertaken to restructure the debt to minimize local property tax levies and spread repayment over the life of the original assets acquired with the bond proceeds. SECTION 2. APPROVAL OF SALE OF THE BONDS. The Board desires to proceed with the sale of Bonds by direct negotiation to Robert W. Baird & Co., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Baird). The Board Chair or Vice Chair and the Superintendent or Executive Director of Finance and Operations are hereby authorized to approve the sale of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,810,000 and to execute a bond purchase agreement for the purchase of the Bonds with Baird, provided that the true interest cost does not exceed 3.250% per annum. 10

11 SECTION 3. ADOPTION OF APPROVING RESOLUTIONS. Upon approval of the sale of the Bonds by the Board Chair or Vice Chair and the Superintendent or the Executive Director of Finance and Operations, the School Board will take action at its next regularly scheduled meeting thereafter to adopt the necessary approving resolutions as prepared by the District's bond counsel. SECTION 4. STATE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the Commissioner of Education of a potential default in the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and to use the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 to guarantee payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The District further covenants to deposit with the Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner of Education that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment. The Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Registrar. The District understands that as a result of its covenant to be bound by the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this issue remain outstanding. (b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now and hereafter established by the Departments of Management and Budget and Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The Chair, Vice Chair, Deputy Clerk, Superintendent or Executive Director of Finance and Operations is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education forms. SECTION 5. OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Baird is authorized to prepare and distribute an Official Statement related to the sale of the Bonds. SECTION 6. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY. If the Board Chair or Vice Chair and the Superintendent or the Executive Director of Finance and Operations have not approved the sale of the Bonds to Baird and executed the related bond purchase agreement by December 31, 2014, this resolution shall expire. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion carried unanimously. 13. CONSENT AGENDA Langseth moved, Sumner seconded, that the School Board approve all recommendations included within the following Consent Agenda items: Minutes of August 7, 2014 Regular Meeting Study Session Summary of August 21, 2014 Payment of Bills: in the sum of $9,897, Recommended Personnel Items as shown in Addendum A. Gifts and Donations for August 2014: $ from Mr. and Mrs. Wally McKay to be placed in the Minnetonka Schools Business Office Trust Account. $ from New 11

12 York Life (via the Benevity Community Impact Fund); $ from the Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program; $46.15 from Katherine Huys (via the Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign); and $46.15 from Michael Harter (via the Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign), all to be placed in the Minnetonka Schools Undesignated Revenue Account. $ from Anchor Bank and $ from the Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program, both to be placed in the Clear Springs Elementary Trust Account. $ from Honeywell to be placed in the Clear Springs Elementary General Supplies Account. $25.00 from Kristin Johnson to be placed in the Clear Springs Elementary Legacy Fund Account. $ from Sheri Best (via the YourCause Corporate Giving Foundation); $67.20 from the YourCause Corporate Giving Foundation; and $48.00 from Nathan Omann (via the YourCause Corporate Giving Foundation); all to be placed in the Excelsior Elementary Trust Account. $ from the Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program to be placed in the Minnetonka Middle School East Trust Account. $6, from the Minnetonka Band Boosters to be placed in the Minnetonka High School Jazz Band Account. $ from Darrell Schuetz to be placed in the Minnetonka High School Band Trust Account. Total Gifts and Donations thus far for : $67, Electronic Fund Transfers as shown in Addendum B. Approval of Updated Health and Safety Plan Approval of Agreement with Nutrition Services Employees as shown in Addendum C. Approval of October Meeting Dates Approval of Agreement with Custodial and Maintenance Employees as shown in Addendum D. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing Consent Agenda items, the motion carried unanimously. 14. BOARD REPORTS AND SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT There were no Board reports or Superintendent s Report this evening. 15. ADJOURNMENT Holcomb moved, Sumner seconded, adjournment at 8:37 p.m. Upon vote being taken thereon, the motion carried unanimously. Lisa Sumner, Clerk 12