Columbia Heights School District — Transcript
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
School Board Member Reports
Employee of the Year Presentation
Vision 2030 Strategic Plan Framework
Annual Communications Plan Review
Workers' Compensation Renewal
Votes (6)
Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution
Dissent: None
Moved by Michelle [0:10:43] · Seconded by Mary [0:10:44]
The board formally accepted various contributions, including monetary donations for school activities (Columbia Academy Gym, Elementary patrols, football) and in-kind donations like 15 bikes for a giveaway from local police and rotary. A clarification was made regarding a $3,000 versus $300 donation for elementary patrols.
Minnesota State High School League Membership Renewal Resolution
Dissent: None
Moved by Julie [0:57:33] · Seconded by Mary [0:57:34]
Mr. Henderson presented the annual resolution for renewing the district's membership in the Minnesota State High School League, emphasizing its alignment with providing 'worlds of opportunity' for students through interscholastic activities and athletics.
Grade 3-5 Literacy Curriculum Adoption (Wit and Wisdom)
Dissent: None
Moved by Laura [0:58:20] · Seconded by Michelle [0:58:21]
Director Tuck Roll sought approval for the adoption of 'Wit and Wisdom' as the Grades 3-5 English Language Arts curriculum, following previous detailed presentations and committee recommendations aligning with the READ Act. Board members noted prior robust discussions on the topic.
Federal Title Grants Preliminary Funding Approval (2024-2025)
Dissent: None
Moved by Julie [0:59:58] · Seconded by Michelle [1:00:00]
Director Tuck Roll requested approval for the preliminary funding of Federal Title Grants for the 2024-2025 school year. This approval is necessary to submit the application to the Minnesota Department of Education by the June 30th deadline, enabling the district to secure essential federal funding.
Solar Panel Project Resolution (Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract)
Dissent: None
Moved by Michelle [1:01:46] · Seconded by Laura [1:01:47]
Director Henkin presented a resolution to authorize the superintendent to sign a guaranteed energy savings contract for the installation of solar arrays. This project, which was previously discussed in detail, is grant-funded through the 'Solar for Schools' program, aiming for energy savings and environmental benefits.
Designation of Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for MDE External User Access Recertification System Resolution
Dissent: None
Moved by Julie [1:03:32] · Seconded by Mary [1:03:33]
Superintendent Stenvik presented the annual resolution to designate an 'Identified Official with Authority' (IOwA) for the Minnesota Department of Education's secure systems, as required by state security standards. Superintendent Stenvik was designated as the IOwA, with Stephanie Alvarez named as proxy for adding and removing names, ensuring proper access management for district employees within MDE systems.
Notable Quotes (3)
I just want to say that we've had robust conversation both at our work session and also on camera so if anybody watching at home has questions I would encourage them to look back at our last posted meeting.
can I just say that the identified official with authority is one of the cooler terms that I've ever heard
So if there's a change so for example Director Tuck Roll just presented on the title grants Director Tuck Roll has to do a great deal of work in the system and if there's ever a change in employees that need access to the system like that Stephanie Alvarez would be able to change their name so she's changing the access the people who have access.
Ordinances & Resolutions (10)
Permits school boards to receive donations for the district's benefit.
Formal acceptance of contributions and gifts to the school district.
District's strategic plan focused on future directions and priorities.
Refers to the delegation of control for interscholastic activities to the Minnesota State High School League.
Resolution for the renewal of membership in the Minnesota State High School League.
State legislation guiding literacy curriculum development.
Authorizes the superintendent to sign a contract for solar panel installation.
Requires annual review and recertification of user access rights to Minnesota state systems.
Designates the individual responsible for managing external user access to MDE secure systems.
Preliminary funding for federal title grants submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education.