Summary of School Board Meeting April 25, 2005
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The regular meeting of the New Prague Area Schools was called to order at 7:00 pm on April 25, 2005. All members were present. The school board approved the agenda. Approval of all items on the consent agenda was unanimous. In Action, the board tabled the reinstatement of the Hockey Cooperative requesting the superintendent to bring to the next meeting a summary from Dave Stead of the Minnesota State High School League and to include the names of the students from Montgomery/Lonsdale in the motion. Approval of the last day for seniors in 2005-2006 as May 25, 2006 and June 1, 2007 for the 2006-2007 school year.. Committee Items included a construction update by KKE Architects and AMCON Construction as part of the Review and Evaluation SubCommittee report. Areas of the 2005-2006 Budget were presented for reviewal, specifically; goals and program focus, multiple year revenue summary as well as per pupil analysis, fund balance projections, overview of total revenue and expenditures leading to the building allocations, and a detail expenditure comparison over multiple years using allocation categories. Presentations by Principals and staff from the Intermediate and Primary School were given on present school data and the focus of the buildings for the coming school year. Strategic Leadership reported on the NSBA Conference that they attended. Dennis Havlicek, MRVSEC Representative discussed the recent MRVSEC Board meeting that discussed the budget and district superintendent involvement. Policy and Philosophy reported on the recent Legislative Dinner that was held in LeCenter and are following proceedings in the legislature. Dates for negotiations were given and a request for a special closed session meeting was set for May 2, 2005 for purposes of negotiations discussion. Dates to note were noted. Graduation was discussed and representatives from the school board will be in attendance at the ceremony. The board rose and immediately acted on allowing the expenditure of 10% of the estimated revenues. Meeting was adjourned at 10:03 PM.