Roseville Area Schools — Transcript
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Student Achievements Recognition
Program Participation Report
District Financial Status & Planning
American Indian Education Program Status & Recommendations
Votes (3)
Approval of Consent Agenda (with exception of one retirement)
Moved by Director Johnson [00:14:15] · Seconded by Director Clark [00:14:20]
The consent agenda was presented for approval with the understanding that one retirement item would be discussed and voted on separately.
Retirement of Carol Zen
Moved by Chair Anderson [00:15:00] · Seconded by Director Johnson [00:15:10]
The board formally acknowledged the retirement of Carol Zen, a media technologist assistant at Little Canada Elementary, after nine years of service to the district, expressing gratitude for her contributions.
American Indian Education Transmittal Resolution of Committee Roster
Moved by Director Johnson [01:07:00] · Seconded by Director Chu [01:07:05]
The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (APAC) presented a resolution of concurrence, acknowledging district progress but also offering key recommendations. These included increased professional development for all staff on American Indian education, a request for an additional 1.0 FTE liaison position to adequately serve 11 buildings, concrete plans for staff coverage during leaves (citing a recent lack of a substitute during maternity leave), and improved collaboration between building staff and American Indian Ed staff, especially for sensitive student meetings like IEPs or disciplinary actions. Speakers underscored the importance of cultural connection, representation, and advocacy for Native American students.
Notable Quotes (3)
To improve the outcomes for our children and make greater strides toward meeting our District's aiaa goals we make the following recommendations first we think that increased professional development for all staff around American Indian education can help move the district in the right direction.
Staffing is still a concern for APAC we believe that one coordinator and one liaison is not sufficient Staffing for an American Indian Ed program that spans 11 buildings.
Being able to connect with those other students even for that half hour once or twice a month is really important I know to my children and me as a parent so not having a sub was is really disappointing and I'm not sure the process it takes but I would love if we could figure out how that could be an option so our students are not missing programming the rest of the school year because it's only the end of middle of February.
Ordinances & Resolutions (8)
Student achievement award recognizing excellence across academics, arts, and athletics.
Student achievement award recognizing excellence.
Grant supporting American Indian education programming goals.
Document from MDE assisting APAC in determining progress towards program goals.
Formal documentation of the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee's vote and recommendations.
Annual financial audit for the district, currently in finalization stages.
Preliminary forecast of student enrollment for the upcoming school year.
Comprehensive study to evaluate deferred maintenance and facility needs across district buildings.