FARGO BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES REGULAR

FARGO BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING January 24, 2023 The Board of Education of the City of Fargo met in regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 5:30 p.m., at the District Office in the Board Room, located at 700 7th Street South in Fargo. Members present: Melissa Burkland, Nyamal Dei, Jim Johnson (via phone), Katie Christensen, Nikkie Gullickson, Robin Nelson, Greg Clark, Seth Holden, Tracie Newman President Newman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Robin Nelson moved approval of the agenda with the HR addendum that was at the Board seats. Seth Holden seconded the motion. The motion passed (Yes: Christensen, Clark, Gullickson, Holden, Johnson, Nelson, Newman; Absent: Burkland, Dei). Two citizens addressed the Board. Deven Styczynski spoke on Memo #78 and a recent Governance Committee meeting. Matt Kosak spoke on AP 5256. Dr. Gandhi and Rob Schwarz of RSP & Associates, who joined the meeting via videoconferencing, presented the enrollment projections report for the District. RSP & Associates has provided an annual report to Fargo Public Schools for numerous years. The projections show the district growing in enrollment in the next five years, to a level of 11,504 students in 2027-28. Discussion occurred. (Memo #78) Dr. Gandhi and Robin Nelson provided an update on the 2023 legislative session and the bills that are being tracked. FPS supported two bills regarding school board campaign finance reporting; both received a do not pass out of committee but passed on the floor. It was noted some bills might not make it to crossover. FEA President Kim Reger shared teachers’ feelings on students being able to learn, the results of the salary commission and working together to advocate for legislative funding, and that the Calendar Committee has begun its work. The FEA looks forward to negotiating with the Board on a new contract beginning in February. Dr. Gandhi shared that a special Board meeting will need to be called to make date amendments to the purchase agreements on the land the district is purchasing for future schools. Seth Holden moved adoption of the Consent Agenda with the addition of the HR Addendum that was at the Board stations. Nikkie Gullickson seconded the motion, which passed (Yes: Burkland, Christensen, Clark, Dei, Gullickson, Holden, Johnson, Nelson, Newman) thereby causing the following actions to be taken: A. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 10 were approved as written. B. The following Human Resources actions were approved: 1. New Hires 2022-23: Alison Ault, El – Lincoln, Concordia, BA – 0 (Step 3) – at 100% - $22,204 (97 days); Jackie Haley, SPED/HI – Lewis & Clark, Bemidji, BA+15 – 0 (Step 3) – at 100% - $18,384 (80 days); William Egan, Grade 5 – Centennial, VCSU, BA – 0 (Step 3) – at 100% - $23,806 (104 days); Chloe Solum, Language Arts – Carl Ben Eielson, NDSU, BA – 0 (Step 3) – at 100% - $21,288 (93 days) 2. New Hires 2023-24: Bethany Hotchkiss, Counselor – Centennial, SDSU, MA – 0 (Step 3) – at 100% - $44,517 3. Resignations 2022-23: Lisa Vareberg, SPED/ED – Explorer Academy, Dates of Employment: 2022-2023, Effective Date: 1/24/2023 4. Retirements 2022-23: Nancy Friesen, El/Middle – Carl Ben Eielson, Dates of Employment: 2010-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; Suzanne Johnson, CTE/FACS – Dakota, Dates of Employment: 1996-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; Paul Lean, Physical Education – Davies, Dates of Employment: 1996-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; Marlene Pfeifer, Reading Interventionist – Ben Franklin, Dates of Employment: 1986-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; Steven Saville, Math – Ben Franklin, Dates of Employment: 1994-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; Kari Teschendorf, Physical Education – Ben Franklin, Dates of Employment: 2001-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; David Volk, Foreign Language – North, Dates of Employment: 1984-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; Sheri Wanzek, SPED/MI – Ben Franklin, Dates of Employment: 1996-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023; Rosemarie Woodbury, SPED/ID – South, Dates of Employment: 1985-2023, Effective Date: 6/2/2023 C. The monitoring report for GP-3, 9 and 10 was accepted. (Memo #79) D. The following financial reports were approved: 1. The Fund Balance Report for December 2. The Revenue and Expenditure Reports for December 3. Statement of Bank Reconciliation for December 4. Check register for December President Newman presented Memo #80. Per EL-8: Financial Administration, the Superintendent may not pre-authorize or commit to the acceptance of funds raised through a fundraising activity in excess of $25,000 for designated purposes unless authorized by the Board. Fargo Public Schools has been contacted by an individual requesting to be authorized for a fundraising effort that would change the color of the North High Track Project from red to blue and gray. At their meeting on January 17, 2023, the Board of Education’s Planning Committee reviewed the impact of this fundraising on district resources, district personnel, cost differences to maintain, and the district’s ability to sustain the new track color in the future. Following review, the Planning Committee recommends that the Board of Education preauthorize fundraising efforts for this project. Robin Nelson moved that the Board of Education pre-authorize the acceptance of funds raised to change North High School’s Track from red to blue and gray so long as the fundraising group meets all the criteria and follows the processes identified by administration regarding the project. Katie Christensen seconded the motion. Discussion occurred. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed (Yes: Burkland, Christensen, Clark, Dei, Gullickson, Holden, Johnson, Nelson, Newman). (Memo #80) Seth Holden moved that the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of negotiations strategy as permitted under NDCC §44-04-19.1 and 15.1-16-22. Nikkie Gullickson seconded the motion. The motion passed (Yes: Burkland, Christensen, Clark, Dei, Gullickson, Holden, Johnson, Nelson, Newman). President Newman entered into executive session at 6:38 p.m. The executive session was held in the Executive Conference Room on the second floor of the District Office. Seven Board members were present in the room, along with Dr. Gandhi, Dr. Grosz, Missy Eidsness, Jackie Gapp, and AnnMarie Campbell, recorder. Board members Jim Johnson and Robin Nelson did not join the executive session. During the session, discussion was held on issues related to contract negotiations with the Fargo Education Association. The executive session ended at 7:27 p.m. Board members returned to the Board Room and open session resumed. Committee & Liaison Reports - The Negotiations Committee has met. (Holden) - The Communications, Engagement and Advocacy Committee met on January 20. The committee is looking to foster staff engagement and student voice. (Gullickson) - The Calendar Committee has begun meeting to develop the 2024-25 school calendar. (Burkland) - Board member meetings/liaison visits: Clark to Stick to Cancer hockey games; Gullickson to Eagles for liaison visits, National PTA leadership training, National PTA legislative training, and Davies and Discovery band concert; Dei to North High School for liaison visit and school play, ECSE at Longfellow for liaison visit, and meeting with the FEA vice president; Burkland to North High School play; Newman to Council on School Health meeting, NDSBA Brunch and Learn, and high school choral festival. President Newman shared a brief report. The next regular meeting was confirmed for Tuesday, February 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office. There being no further business to come before the Board, President Newman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. DECEMBER 2022 PAYMENTS MADE Vendor Name Document Amount 3X GEAR 1,179.00 702 COMMUNICATIONS 4,458.52 A.S.P. 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