June 24 Board Minutes

SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11
(ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF MEETING
The School Board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 held a meeting on Monday,
June 24, 2024, at Sandburg Education Center, Anoka, Minnesota.
Co-Chair Zach Arco called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.

and community. Anoka-Hennepin is hosting a Summer Hiring Event on Thursday, July 25th from 1-5 p.m. at
the Educational Service Center in Anoka. Visit ahschools.us/jobs for more information on the positions that are
available. The Superintendent referenced the Annual Q Comp report for board members.
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. All items were approved on a unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL
OF TEACHING CONTRACTS OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERS

The following members were present: Zach Arco, Matt Audette, Kacy Deschene, Linda Hoekman, Dr. Michelle
Langenfeld and Jeff Simon.

WHEREAS, the following person is a probationary teacher in Anoka-Hennepin Independent Schools,

Co-Chair Deschene motioned to approve the Board Agenda as presented. Jeff Simon seconded. Motion
passed.

WHEREAS, the financial condition of the school district dictates that the school board must reduce
expenditures immediately, and

The School Board recognized students and staff from the following A-H Destination Imagination teams. Each
of them was given a medal in honor of their achievements. Rum River Elementary: “Ancient Dust Rats” team
placed 24th in the world: Megan Christensen, Brittan Koosmann, Colin Lewandowski, Caelen Shaddi, Rilynn
Smith, Team Managers: Krista Wyvell-Fink and Julie Waldock; “The Excellent Elegant Emerald Emus” team
placed 23rd in the world: Emily Cleary, Noah Cox, Tanner Curry, Amelia Mattis, Moira Paddock, Team Managers:
Julie Waldock and Krista Wyvell-Fink; “Crazy Bubble Fish” team placed 30th in the world: Jacob Ball, Ashten
Beyah, Natalie Clark, Rashmike Nepal, Lyndi Payeur, Essie Sikora, Team Manager: Krista Wyvell-Fink. Madison
Elementary: “The Space Launchers Crew” team placed 26th in the world: Jens Hiti, Declan Hruby, Anna Kline, Iszabella Moe, Audrey Nutter, Patrick Nutter, Team Manager: Josephine Hitit; “Thee Cancy Nerds” team place 25th
in the world: Kieran Delliger, Robel Fasil, Kailyn Garner, Elliot Hommerding, Alivia Moores, Jayne Opsal-Johnson,
Arya Sullivan, Team Manager: Joleen Lundin; Oak View Middle School: “The Ever Flaming Crystals” team placed
19th in the world: Blayke Chastanet, Amia Chittenden, Nora Hendrickson, Adelyn Hruby, Josephine Peterson,
Lila Peterson, Lincoln Peterson, Team Manager: Sara Woolsey; Northdale Middle School: “Struck By Creativity”
team placed 6th in the world: Garrett Bower, Weston Finco, Gabriella Fournier, Aiden LePage, Andreas Apostolu,
Team Manager: Janae Bower.
CONSENT AGENDA
Co-Chair Deschene moved and Jeff Simon seconded the motion to approve the following consent agenda
items:
a. Minutes from the June 10 and 11, 2024, School Board work sessions.
b. Personnel items as follows:
RETIREMENTS
Name
Current or Most Recent Position
Last Date Employed
Kim Denny
Family Welcome Center, Educ. Office Prof.
11/04/2024
Karen Fowler
S.T.E.P., Job Coach
09/01/2024
Jill Williams
ESC, Transportation Coord.
09/06/2024
A detailed list of the Resignations/Terminations, Layoffs and Recalls, Leave of Absence, Modified Leave of
Absence, Appointments, Monthly Revenue & Expenditures and Cash Disbursements is available through the
Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11 webpage or at the district office located at 2727 N Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303. If
you would like a printed copy of this portion of the minutes, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to
the attention of Debbie Koffski at the above address.
c. Cash Disbursements Report
Fund No.
Description

Checks

Electronic Payments

ACH Payments

P-Card

TOTAL DISTRICT

Amount
$
5,502,482.74
$
24,391,759.75
$
8,999,010.48
$
759,584.81
$
39,652,837.78

d. Cash Balance Report

WHEREAS, there has been a reduction in student enrollment and,
WHEREAS there are other appropriate reasons and,
WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the School Board,
Enstad, Keith A
Kwon, Grace H
Terry, Sara J
Zimmerman, Erin E

Wilson
CED
ESC-Special Ed
Anoka Middle - WA

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Anoka Hennepin Schools that pursuant to Minnesota Statute
the resolution was approved by roll call on June 24th, 2024.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Jeff Simon
Clerk of the Board
RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN TEACHERS’
NAMES IN RESOLUTION TERMINATING PROBATIONARY TEACHERS
WHEREAS the School Board of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 adopted a resolution to
terminate the teaching contract(s) of the following probationary teacher(s) at the close of the 2023-24 school
year pursuant to Minnesota Statute §122A.40, Subdivision 5,
BE IT RESOLVED that the following name(s) be rescinded from the resolution to terminate probationary
teacher(s) effective at the close of the 2023-2024 school year.
Bode, Heather L
Andover
			Rum River
Przetycki, Rebecca A
Elementary
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Anoka Hennepin Schools that pursuant to Minnesota Statute
the resolution was approved by roll call on June 24th, 2024.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Jeff Simon
Clerk of the Board
Michelle Trelstad, executive director of community education and government relations, was joined by Lori
Grivna from Amundson Strategies for a review of legislative action involving education issues at the 2024 state
legislature. Grivna noted work done to share legislative priorities approved by the School Board and information
regarding testimony from the district was provided.
Michelle Trelstad, executive director of community education and government relations, presented the 2024
population certification resolution which set the district population at 253,142, up over 3,000 residents from
last year. This number, which was established by the State of Minnesota Demographer, is used to set formulas
for some district funding programs. The 2024 Population Certification Resolution was approved on a 6-0 vote.

e. Donations & Scholarship Report.
The donations received for the month of May are $65,677.48 and the scholarship funds received total $55,875.
A detailed list of the donations and scholarship funds received is available through the Anoka-Hennepin Schools
website or at the district office located at 2727 N Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303. If you would like a printed
copy of this portion of the minutes, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the attention of Debbie
Koffski at the above address.
f. Approved Monthly Revenue & Expenditures.
g. Approved 213.0 Advisory Committees Policy.
h. Approved Repeal Policy 510.3 Co-Curricular Admission Rate.
i. Approved Repeal Policy 510.5 Student Activity Fee.
j. Approved Policy 511.0 Fees Policy.
k. Approved Repeal Policy 527.0 Student Parking Lot Fee & Guidance.
l. Approved Terms & Conditions of Employment for Confidential Employees 2024-25.
m. Approved Bid #24043B-HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges, Preventative Maintenance & Service Program.
Motion passed.
The School Board received testimony from Sarah Cooper, Amity Erickson, Susan Witt, Scott Coggins, Aaron
Peterson, Michele Weitzel, Laurie Thompson, Kristy Mazurek, Shannon Fletcher, Steve Larson, Lynn Wood,
Craig Weitzel and Betsy Kiekhafer.
Superintendent McIntyre gave a report to the Board and reviewed the Board calendar. The Superintendent
highlighted that summer construction is underway with projects across the district. Media center projects are
taking place at six sites including Andover High School, Anoka Middle School for the Arts-Fred Moore Campus,
Anoka High School, Coon Rapids High School, Coon Rapids Middle School and Champlin Park High School.
At Champlin Park the school is also relocating the school office and enhancing the front entrance for student
and staff safety. The media center upgrades are in the final phase of the Fit for the Future projects, the bond
approved by voters in 2017. Eight science classrooms at Anoka High School and Blaine High School are also
being upgraded this summer. Hamilton Elementary, McKinley Elementary and Sand Creek Elementary are continuing with HVAC dehumidification along with classroom upgrades while Dayton Elementary is in year two of a
four-year plan to implement classroom upgrades and space reconfiguration for safety and improved utilization.
Construction is entering the final phases at the Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin with a large addition
and reconfiguration from the former Franklin Elementary School to a facility that will serve the needs of students
who attend the Bridges and Pathways programs. This new option will improve the student experience using
district owned facilities while eliminating a $400,000 payment for the former leased facilities. As a reminder, Anoka-Hennepin’s Building and Grounds Department is the construction manager for all district projects. Along with
ensuring quality construction, the use of in-house talent saves 2-3% on construction cost or about $2 million annually. These funds can be used to maximize the district’s capacity to build, repair, replace and maintain facilities.
The Coon Rapids High School All-Class Reunion is set for Tuesday, July 2 from 5-10 p.m. as part of the city’s 4th
of July Celebration. The event will be in the large tent near the music stage at the City of Coon Rapids’ 4th of July
celebration. This year’s event marks the third All-Class Reunion for Coon Rapids High School. Last year, nearly
400 CRHS graduates gathered. From the first graduating class of 1966 to the most recent graduates in 2024, all
are welcome to attend the family-friendly event. Superintendent McIntyre encouraged community members to
consider making a difference in their community by joining the Anoka-Hennepin School’s team next school year.
Many different positions are available from working with students as a paraeducator to serving meals, working
in student transportation and many more. When you join our team, you help make a difference for your schools

Greg Cole, chief operations officer; and Ben Martinson, director of buildings and grounds, presented $14.5
million of facility maintenance projects to the School Board for approval. Hamilton Elementary, McKinley Elementary and Sand Creek Elementary are continuing with HVAC dehumidification along with classroom upgrades
while Dayton Elementary is in year two of a four-year plan to implement classroom upgrades and space reconfiguration for safety and improved utilization. The long-term facility maintenance program, formerly known as
alternative facilities, allows school boards to protect taxpayer investment in facilities through the replacement of
aging building components. The School Board approves a 10-year plan each year, but also updates the planning
documents as new projects emerge or priorities change. Funding through this program cannot be used for new
facilities or components of facilities. Jeff Simon motioned to approve the Long Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM)
10-Year Plan as presented. Dr. Michelle Langenfeld seconded. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
The School Board reviewed progress and actions in relation to a listing of items raised by three board members for removal from district operations. The board held work sessions on June 10 and June 11 to determine
action plans for four items with additional meetings set for July 15 and August 12 to resolve the remaining items.
Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer, presented the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget for School Board
consideration and approval. The School Board has been engaged in developing the budget since December
2023 and has taken an active role in shaping the final proposal. Total expenditures are set at $724,599,453
with revenues of $717,264,851. This budget total reduces the district’s fund balance to 7.7%, below the School
Board goal of 10 percent. Dr. Michelle Langenfeld motioned to approve the FY25 Proposed Budget All Funds
as presented. Co-Chair Kacy Deschene seconded. The budget was approved on a 4-2 vote with Directors Matt
Audette and Linda Hoekman voting no.
Dr. Jennifer Cherry, executive director of human resources, presented the Anoka-Hennepin child nutrition site
supervisors 2024-26 master agreement for approval. The agreement is within the budget parameters provided
by the School Board. Jeff Simon motioned to approve the Anoka-Hennepin Child Nutrition Site Supervisors
2024-26 Master Agreement as presented. Matt Audette seconded. Motion passed on a 6-0 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.
Co-Chair Arco proposed under Minnesota State Law 13D.03 sub 1 that they move into a closed session
to deal with matters of labor negotiations. The closed session will be held in the Michael Sullivan Room. Matt
Audette moved and Jeff Simon seconded the motion to move into closed session following a 5-minute break.
Motion passed.
Co-Chair Arco recessed the meeting at 10:06 p.m. The meeting reconvened in closed executive session at
10:15 p.m. to discuss negotiations.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 10:43 p.m. Co-Chair Deschene moved and Dr. Michelle Langenfeld seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed.
Published in the
Anoka County UnionHerald, The Life
September 4, 2024
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