2013 jan-feb journal

MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

January-February 2013 Volume 64, No. 5

92nd Annual Leadership ConferenceJanuary 17–18, 2013

Minneapolis Convention Center• Phase I, January 15, Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis• Phase II, January 16, Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis

• Charter School Board Member Training, January 16, Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis• Evening Early Birds, January 16, Minneapolis Convention Center

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 VOLUME 64, NUMBER 5

CalendarJA N UA RY 2 0 1 31 .............New Year’s Day (no meetings)7 .............Terms Begin for Newly Elected Board Members8 .............Free BoardBook Webinar15 ...........MSBA New Board Member Phase I Orientation – Minneapolis16 ...........MSBA Phase II Orientation – Minneapolis16 ...........Early Bird Workshops16 ...........Charter School Training16 ...........MSBA Board of Directors’ Meeting17–18 .....MSBA Leadership Conference18 ...........MSBA Board of Directors’ Meeting21 ...........Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Observed (no meetings)

F E B R UA RY 2 0 1 36 .............Officers’ Workshop – Brooklyn Park 7 .............MSBA Insurance Trust Meeting7–8 .........MASBO Winter Conference8 .............MSBA Negotiations Seminars – Rochester & St. Cloud9 .............MSBA Negotiations Seminar – St. Cloud11 ...........MSBA Negotiations Seminars – Hinckley & Worthington12 ...........MSBA Negotiations Seminars – Marshall & Grand Rapids13 ...........MSBA Negotiations Seminars – Morris & Thief River Falls13 ...........Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus Meeting14 ...........MSBA Negotiations Seminars – North Mankato & Detroit Lakes16 ...........MSBA Negotiations Seminar – St. Peter18–22 .....School Board Recognition Week18 ...........Presidents’ Day (no meetings)22 ...........Officers’ Workshop – Bemidji 22–23 .....MSBA Board of Directors’ Retreat23 ...........Officers’ Workshop – St. Cloud 24 ...........MSBA Board of Directors’ Meeting27 ...........Officers’ Workshop – Mankato

MA R C H 2 0 1 310 ...........Daylight Saving Time Begins12 ...........Township Election Day

(no meetings or activities 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

OFFICERSPresident: Kent Thiesse, Lake Crystal

Wellcome MemorialPresident-Elect: Walter Hautala, Mesabi EastEx-officio MSBA Representative: Jackie Magnuson,

Rosemount-AppleValley-Eagan

DISTRICT DIRECTORSDistrict 1: Kathy Green, AustinDistrict 2: Jodi Sapp, Mankato AreaDistrict 3: Linden Olson, WorthingtonDistrict 4: Betsy Anderson, HopkinsDistrict 5: Marilynn Forsberg, Spring Lake ParkDistrict 6: Kevin Donovan, MahtomediDistrict 7: Roz Peterson, Lakeville AreaDistrict 8: Elona Street-Stewart, St. PaulDistrict 9: Karen Kirschner, MoraDistrict 10: VacantDistrict 11: Tim Riordan, VirginiaDistrict 12: Ann Long Voelkner, Bemidji AreaDistrict 13: Deborah Pauly, JordanSTAFFBob Meeks:Executive DirectorBarbara Lynn:Executive Assistant/Director of Board OperationsKirk Schneidawind:Deputy Executive DirectorJohn Sylvester:Deputy Executive DirectorTiffany Rodning:Deputy Executive DirectorGreg Abbott:Director of CommunicationsDenise Dittrich:Communications and ResearchDenise Drill:Director of Financial/MSBAIT ServicesAmy Fullenkamp-Taylor:Associate Director of Management ServicesSandy Gundlach:Director of School Board ServicesBarb Hoffman:Administrative Assistant to GovernmentalRelations/Finance/Meeting CoordinatorSue Honetschlager:Administrative Assistant to Management,Legal and Policy Services/MSBAITDonn Jenson:Computer and Information Systems ManagerBill Kautt:Associate Director of Management ServicesGrace Keliher:Director of Governmental RelationsKatie Klanderud:Director of Board DevelopmentGary Lee:Associate Director of Management ServicesBruce Lombard:Associate Director of CommunicationsBob Lowe:Director of Management ServicesKelly Martell:Director of TechnologyCathy Miller:Director of Legal and Policy ServicesSue Munsterman:Administrative Assistant to BoardDevelopment/CommunicationsSandi Ostermann:Administrative Assistant to Association Services and Finance/ReceptionistTim Roberts:Production Room Manager

The MSBA Journal (USPS 352-220) is publishedbimonthly by the Minnesota School BoardsAssociation, 1900 West Jefferson Avenue, St. Peter,Minnesota 56082. Telephone 507-934-2450. CallMSBA office for subscription rates. (Opinionsexpressed in the Journal are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent MSBA policy.)

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4 MSBA JOURNAL/LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PROGRAM

IBob Meeks

MSBA Executive Director

These discussionsgive you a chanceto meet otherschool boardmembers fromyour region, meetthe school boardmember who isrepresenting your area, andsometimes votefor a boardmember you’dlike to represent your area.

It will soon be time for you and theother members of your school board toget in the car and drive to the 2013MSBA Leadership Conference! OurGeneral Session speaker, manybreakouts, Early Bird workshops and anoutstanding Exhibit Hall will give youthe training and knowledge to be abetter school board member. I get tohave a meeting with school board chairsright away Thursday morning. Anotherimportant meeting that all board chairsshould attend is our Director DistrictDiscussions, held at 12:50 p.m. Thursdayafter our awards luncheon.

These discussions give you a chance tomeet other school board members fromyour region, meet the school boardmember who is representing your area,and sometimes vote for a board memberyou’d like to represent your area.

There is a perception that going to theDirector District Discussions is onlyneeded if you want to nominatesomeone to the MSBA board. But timeand time again, we hear from our boardof directors about the fabulousdiscussions they’ve had on educationissues—well beyond simply nominating aboard member to the MSBA board ofdirectors.

Each director knows the issues you facebecause he or she is probably facingthose same issues. By sitting down andtalking over an issue, some goodconnections are made among boardmembers and some great ideas emerge.

Just look in our program to see a list ofrooms for each Director DistrictDiscussion. We’ve also helped youconnect with people in your area byproviding color-coded ribbons thatmatch you to your district.

This year, your MSBA directors will beasking you if there are issues affectingyour district that might be similar toissues in neighboring districts. Yourgroup may end up discussing that topic.

This year there will be some districtswhere nominations for an MSBAdirector will be part of the discussion:District 5, the northern suburbs nowrepresented by Spring Lake Park boardmember Marilynn Forsberg; District 2,south central Minnesota, nowrepresented by Mankato Area boardmember Jodi Sapp; District 8,Minneapolis and St. Paul, nowrepresented by St. Paul board memberElona Street-Stewart; District 10, westcentral Minnesota, which is now vacant;and District 11, northeast Minnesota,now represented by Virginia boardmember Tim Riordan.

After candidates are nominated, you canvote for your choice at our pollingstation near the registration area. Thebooth is open from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.Friday.

So whether you are voting for yourMSBA director choice or simplyattending to participate in thediscussion, I think you’ll come away withsome good ideas and some goodconnections that can help out as youstrive to do what’s best for the studentsin your district.

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About 10 years ago, David Horsager wasat a conference, listening to a paneldescribe several hurdles a companyfaced and how they were dealing withthe problems. It was then that Horsagerrealized that the company’s issuesweren’t the real problem: Thosenegative issues all stemmed from justone problem—a lack of trust.

Horsager, MSBA’s featured speaker forthe 2013 Leadership Conference,researched how boards and companiescan build trust. He found that the mostsuccessful organizations and leaders useall eight pillars of trust—clarity,compassion, character, competency,commitment, connection, contributionand consistency.

“If you look at leaders who use all 8pillars, their income and respect aremuch higher,” Horsager said. “The sadrealization is how few are building trustby using all eight pillars.”

Some people might think Horsager’seight pillars are nothing new. Some mayuse several of those pillars. But the key isto use ALL of them consistently.

“Some might say trust is built oncharacter. So as long as you have goodcharacter, you have trust,” he said. “AndI might trust you to watch my kids for anevening based on your character. But fora root canal? I don’t think so. You alsohave to have competency.”

Another pillar you need is clarity. Thebest board can’t gain trust if the board isunclear about their goals or can’t clearlytell their priorities to the community.

“When you have a clear vision and over-communicate everything you can, thenyou won’t be challenged on the thingsyou can’t communicate because of dataprivacy,” Horsager said.

Though each person on the boardneeds to use all eight pillars, there isone pillar that Horsager calls the “Kingof the Pillars of Trust:” consistency.

A business example: McDonald’s. Nomatter if you have a cheeseburger inNew York or Minnesota or in Seoul,South Korea—it is the same, consistentcheeseburger.

“Trust is all eight pillars, but consistencyis what you use to build those pillars,”he said. “If you have high character onetime, but not the next, inconsistencyloses trust. If you are compassionate forone student, but not the next, you losetrust. You have to do the little thingsevery day in the same way. That’s howyou build trust.”

Many groups have a mission statement,he said, but they don’t share it at everymeeting. Pretty soon, the relevancy ofthe mission statement doesn’t matter.It’s even harder on a board where thesuperintendent may be new in threeyears or board members come on boardevery two years. Keeping that trust infront of all new members is somethingthat has to be done and worked at.

Horsager hopes that if there is onething board members take away fromhis presentation, it is to gain anunderstanding of the eight-pillarframework and start building trust withall their stakeholders one issue at a time.

“Some board members may have a long way to go. But if you build it onecommitment at a time, you will getthere. And if you already enjoy trustfrom your stakeholders, you can alwaysbuild a little more.”

Greg Abbott is the communications directorfor MSBA. To comment on this article, e-mail Greg at [email protected].

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SCHOOL LEADERS AND GUESTS:Welcome to the 2013 Leadership Conference!

We’ve chosen the theme “Building Extraordinary Leaders,BUILDING TRUST” because as school funding enters anew normal, it may be that the biggest expense for schooldistricts could be from a lack of trust among the board,staff and community. Good leadership requires building astrong trust with all stakeholders.

MSBA’s 92nd Annual Leadership Conference is full ofinformation and inspiration to help school leaders focuson how to improve as a team and to provide the besteducation your board can offer to students.

Whether by learning through workshops, gatheringinspiration from a keynote speaker or finding new ideassimply from connecting with other board members aroundthe state, you will come away with the knowledge andmotivation to show that your district has the extraordinaryleaders to succeed.

Once again, the Minneapolis Convention Center is hometo the Leadership Conference. You will find maps in theprogram insert to help you navigate the space.

On Level One, you will find: general and exhibitorregistration areas, Thursday and Friday’s generalsessions, round tables, the Exhibit Hall, and Show & Tell.On Level Two, you will find the Recognition Luncheon.Workshops will be held on Level One (rooms 101A–101Jand 102A–F) and Level Two (rooms 201AB–208D). Ifyou’re feeling lost, look for MSBA staff or board members.They’re wearing the gold state of Minnesota badges, andthey’re here to help!

New this year will be members of MAEOP joining us.

The Minnesota Association ofEducational Office Professionalswill be joining us for the 2013conference in Room 102F. It is themission of MAEOP to promoteprofessionalism and providelearning and networkingopportunities for educational office employees. Pleasewelcome them as you see members at the conference.

MSBA is again holding a raffle for a complimentary hotelroom for the 2014 conference. Note the deadline to enteris 9:15 a.m. Friday. The winner will be announced duringFriday’s general session, and you must be present to win.Details are on the insert page.

Finally, we want to recognize our conference sponsors forhelping make this event possible. The 2013 LeadershipConference sponsors include Ehlers; National InsuranceServices; PreferredOne; Sodexo; Action for Healthy Kids;Minnesota Department of Education; MSDLAF+ andMSBAIT. Representatives from these organizations arewearing teal ribbons—please let them know youappreciate their support.

Thanks for being with us. We are proud to work forMinnesota’s public school leaders!

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SCHOOL BOARDRECOGNITION KITSSUPERINTENDENTS can pick up the School Board Recognition Weekkits early this year at the Leadership Conference. Just stop by the MSBAbooth near the registration area. School Board Recognition Week will beFeb. 18–22, 2013. Your kit includes certificates, press releases, a sampleopinion column, public service announcements and more. MSBAresponded to requests to have the kits early for people attending theLeadership Conference, so get yours today.


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TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Phase I Orientation (Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Charter School Board MemberTraining (Hilton Hotel,Minneapolis)

8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Phase II Orientation (Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis)

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Evening Early Birds (Minneapolis Convention Center)Bargaining Basics orThe Kinesthetic Classroom andAcademic Achievement:Preparing the Brain to Learn

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

7:30 a.m. Registration

8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall open

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Board Skills Sessions

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Board Chair Q & A with MSBA

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. General Session – Main Auditorium

• The Benson Concert Band,under the direction of Brock Duncan

• Presentation of the Colors byWashington TechnologyMagnet School Naval JuniorReserve Officer TrainingCorps cadets (NJROTC),under the direction of MasterChief Gardner Lamarche

• David Horsager – The TrustEdge: The Pillars to BuildExtraordinary Leaders

THURSDAY CONTINUED

11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall time

11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Show and Tell

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Recognition Luncheon

12:50 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Director District DiscussionsDistricts 1-13

Elections will be held inDistricts 2, 5, 8, 10 and 11.

1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall time

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. School Finance Update withMinnesota Department ofEducation Finance Director Tom Melcher

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Polls open (if needed)

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshops

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Workshops

4:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Round Tables (Registration Area)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

7:30 a.m. Registration

7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall open

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Polls open (if needed)

8:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Round Tables (Exhibit Hall B)

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Workshops

10:15 a.m. – Noon Closing Session – Main Auditorium

• The Jordan High SchoolSingers, under the directionof Brian Ohnsorg

• MSBA Business Meeting

• David Horsager: The LittleThings Add Up to Trust

Noon Adjourn

CONFERENCE AT A GLANCEUnless noted, registration begins 30 minutes before the programs.

Our thanks to the following conference sponsors: Ehlers (Thursday’s keynote speaker), National Insurance Services (Recognition Luncheon), PreferredOne (audio/visual), Sodexo (Show & Tell), Minnesota Action for Healthy Kids and

Minnesota Department of Education (early bird speaker, Michael Kuczala), MSDLAF+ and MSBAIT (conference lanyards).

After the session, please visit our Exhibit Hall and thank our vendors.

Thanks also to Shamus O’Meara and Mark Azman for serving as the conference back-up speakers.


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BADGES: Conference badges are biodegradable, color-coded and list the number of your MSBA Director District. For security reasons, please wear your badge throughout theconference. A unique four-digit code and a bar code on yourbadge will allow Exhibitors to retrieve your information.

Blue – School board members and studentsYellow – SuperintendentsRed – ExhibitorsGreen – GuestsPurple – Other AdministratorsGold State of Minnesota badges identify MSBA staff and MSBABoard of Directors.

RIBBONS: Conference ribbons let you find board membersand superintendents from your area and give special recognitionto board members, speakers and sponsors.

Hot Chartreuse – District 1 (southeast MN)Canary – District 2 (south central MN)Brown – District 3 (southwest MN)Hot Orange – District 4 (west suburban)Goldenrod – District 5 (north central suburban)Turquoise – District 6 (northeast suburban)Dark Pink – District 7 (south suburban)Maroon – District 8 (Minneapolis and St. Paul)Hot Pink – District 9 (central MN)Melon – District 10 (west central MN)Navy – District 11 (northeast MN)Sky Blue – District 12 (northwest MN)Peach – District 13 (southwest suburban)

These ribbons also give special recognition to board members,speakers and sponsors:

White – Award winnersBlue – PresentersTeal – Sponsors (Please thank them for their generous support!)Purple – Past MSBA Board of Directors

NEW THIS YEAR: GIVE A WARM WELCOMETO MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OFEDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALSThis year the Minnesota Association ofEducational Office Professionals will bejoining us at the Leadership Conferencein Room 102F. These members are thedistrict assistants who know the pulse ofpublic schools. They are the go-topeople for superintendents and boardmembers, and we’re happy they are partof our conference this year.

THE QR CODE: If you need a handout from a session youcouldn’t get to, or simply want an electronic copy instead of apaper copy, just scan our QR Code on signs near our Ask MSBAbooth and at our Resources table. The QR Code(Quick Response Code) is a bar code that canstore Web site pages. MSBA is using our code tostore handouts from presenters who send usdocuments in advance. If you have a smartphone, download the free QR Reader application. Just scan thecode, and you’ll have access to many of the conferencehandouts electronically.

EXHIBITS: The exhibit of products and services available toschool districts is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday and7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday. Allow ample time to visit thisoutstanding display, and remember to thank our exhibitors forbeing with us!

MESSAGE CENTER: Messages for attendees will betaken at the MSBA information desk in the registration area.Please check the message board frequently, as paging in theConvention Center is limited. The telephone number is 507-420-1878.

LOST AND FOUND: Bring found items to the MSBAregistration desk.

NO SMOKING: MSBA adheres to a smoke-free policy atall functions.

DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS: No printedmaterials other than official reports of the Association shall bedistributed during the conference without the prior approval ofthe MSBA Executive Director.

DIRECTOR ELECTION PROCEDURES:The MSBA Board of Directors has established the followingdirector election procedures for the 2013 Leadership Conference:

1. Nominations for the position of Director shall take placeduring the Director District Discussions, which will be held on the first day of the conference (Thursday).

2. School board members only are eligible to nominate and/orsecond, and to vote.

3. In the event there is no more than one candidate for the Director position, the caucus chair shall be authorized to call for a motion to cast a unanimous ballot for that candidate.

4. If there are two candidates for the Director position, the procedures shall be in accordance with the Association bylaws, Article IV, Section 3. Delegates from that Director District will cast ballots at the designated election area.

5. Newly elected Directors will be introduced during the closing General Session. Newly elected Directors assumetheir position at the conclusion of the conference.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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DIRECTOR DISTRICT DISCUSSIONS:All MSBA Director Districts will meet at 12:50 p.m. Thursday. See page 14 for Director Discussion locations.

Director Districts 2 (south central MN), 5 (northern metro), 8(Minneapolis and St. Paul), 10 (west central MN), and 11(northeast MN) have elections. Members in these districts willnominate persons for the position of MSBA Director. The District10 Director will be a one-year term. The other terms are threeyears and begin at the conclusion of the conference. If needed,polls will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday. Polls are located near theregistration desk.

CONCESSION AREAS: Food and beverages areavailable at the concession stands in the Exhibit Hall. A DunnBros. Coffee Shop is located on Level One, offering coffee,pastries, and other items.

HOTEL CHECK-OUT TIMES: An extended check-out time of 12:30 p.m. Friday has been secured for allLeadership Conference attendees at our conference hotels.

BOARD CHAIR Q & A WITH MSBARoom 101A & BBob Meeks, Executive Director, Minnesota School BoardsAssociation

School board chairs from across the state are invited to meetwith Minnesota School Boards Association’s ExecutiveDirector, Bob Meeks, in this question-and-answer session. LetBob know what MSBA can do to support, promote andenhance the work of public school boards and publiceducation.

UNDERSTANDING THE MSBA/MASAMODEL SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACTRoom 101CSandy Gundlach, Director of School Board Services, MinnesotaSchool Boards Association

The Model Superintendent Contract provides a template forschool boards and superintendents to use as the basis fornegotiating all superintendent employment contracts. Thissession will provide an overview of relevant statutes and Modelcontract language.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ON ISSUES ATTHE CAPITOLRoom 101D & EGrace Keliher, Director of Governmental Relations, MinnesotaSchool Boards Association

This session will be a “Minnesota’s Legislative Hotdish” onadvocacy, national education legislation, NCLB waivers, stateeducation committees, and the education buzz: the 2013session.

THE OPEN MEETING LAWRoom 101JCathy Miller, Director of Legal and Policy Services, MinnesotaSchool Boards Association

Get a review of the Open Meeting Law requirements andapplications of the law to real-life situations. The most recentissues and challenges for school board members will bediscussed. Board members’ questions will be welcomed.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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MSBA President Kent Thiesse

Entertainment

The Benson High School Concert Band

MAIN AUDITORIUM

General Session ...................................................9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Entertainment ...........................The Benson High School Concert Bandunder the direction of Brock Duncan.

Please give these students your full attention.

Presentation of the Colors .......Washington Technology Magnet School

Welcome..............................................................................Kent ThiesseMSBA President

Remarks.............................................................................Robert MeeksMSBA Executive Director

Keynote ...........................................................................David HorsagerThe Trust Edge: The Pillars to Build Extraordinary Leaders

Thanks to Ehlers for sponsoring David Horsager’s appearance.

Thank you for turning off your cell phone during the session!

DIRECTOR DISCUSSION SCHEDULE

Discussions begin at 12:50 p.m. for all Director Districts. There are elections in Districts 2, 5, 8, 10, and 11. Director DistrictDiscussions will include any issues members want to discuss.Locations are as follows:

District 1 – 101D & E............................................Kathy Green presiding District 2 – 101C ......................................Jodi Sapp presiding (election) District 3 – 101A & B ..........................................Linden Olson presidingDistrict 4 – 101J .............................................Betsy Anderson presidingDistrict 5 – 101I ...........................Marilynn Forsberg presiding (election) District 6 – 101H..............................................Kevin Donovan presidingDistrict 7 – 101G ................................................Roz Peterson presiding District 8 – 101F......................Elona Street-Stewart presiding (election) District 9 – 102C.............................................Karen Kirschner presidingDistrict 10 – 102B..............Walter Hautala presiding (one-year election) District 11 – 102A .................................Tim Riordan presiding (election) District 12 – 102D......................................Ann Long Voelkner presidingDistrict 13 – 102E ....................................................Deb Pauly presiding

FINANCE UPDATE WITH TOM MELCHER

Room 200A–J – 1:30 p.m.Tom Melcher, Program Finance Director, Minnesota Department ofEducation

This special session will be available for board members to listen as theMinnesota Department of Education’s finance director gives an updateon what lies ahead for school districts. For a Q&A session after Tom’spresentation, join him for a 2:30 p.m. workshop in Room 102D.

ROUND TABLES

Registration Area – 4:50 p.m.

Attend two special 20-minute Round Table sessions. Come back formore at 8:00 a.m. Friday morning.

MSBA ExecutiveDirector

Robert Meeks

SpeakerDavid Horsager

MinnesotaDepartment of

Education ProgramFinance DirectorTom Melcher

THURSDAY GENERAL SESSION

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RECOGNITION LUNCHEONThanks to National Insurance Services for sponsoring the MSBA Recognition Luncheon.

THURSDAY RECOGNITION LUNCHEONTICKET REQUIRED - 11:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. - ROOM 200A–J

NOTE: Tables have been reserved for recipients of the All State School Board (including their guests), District Award ofDistinction boards, and Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.

Director Awards and pins may be picked up at the registration desk. Leadership Development Certificates have been mailed tothe recipients.

Presiding...........................................................................................................................................Kent Thiesse, MSBA President

RECOGNITIONS PRESENTERS

Outgoing MSBA Board of Directors.................................................................................................Kent Thiesse, MSBA President

MN Superintendent of the Year........................................................................................................Kent Thiesse, MSBA President

Leadership Development Certificates .....................................................................................................Deb Pauly, MSBA Director

Director Awards .........................................................................................................................Ann Long Voelkner, MSBA Director

President Awards ....................................................................................................................Walt Hautala, MSBA President-Elect

MSBA Service Awards........................................................................Sandy Gundlach, MSBA Director of School Board Services

District Award of Distinction....................................................................................................................Jodi Sapp, MSBA Director

All State School Board .............................................................................Katie Klanderud, MSBA Director of Board Development

Thanks to Jodi Sapp, Marilynn Forsberg, Ann Long Voelkner, Deb Pauly and Tim Riordan for serving on the Recognition Program Committee.

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WHAT IF KIDS HAD ALL THE MONEY?Barnum School District

What kind of a world would it be if kids had all the money? Becausebefore you know it – they will! With limited financial education beingdone by families today, personal finance is now emerging as a newcore subject area for many schools. Holding this belief to be true, theBarnum Public Schools administration and board of educationoverwhelmingly supported the idea of teaching personal financialliteracy as a graduation requirement for all seniors beginning with the2012–2013 school year. Display components will include the courseproposal, syllabus, and student testimonials. Samples of student workwill be available and will include items such as mobile iPad apps forfinance and a list of financial resources provided for students uponcompletion of the course.

BLOOMING HEIGHTS EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD/OUTDOOR CLASSROOMColumbia Heights School District

Blooming Heights Edible Schoolyard/Outdoor Classroom engagesColumbia Heights Public Schools’ students and community membersin experiential learning. There are opportunities for every subject andevery age group to benefit from hands-on work in the garden,whether that is taking classroom subjects and putting them intopractice, moving a morning meeting into a lovely setting, or learninghow to grow and cook food. CHPS has been integrating BloomingHeights into E–12 curriculum for three years, sharing this resourcewith the local recreation department and adult enrichment classes,and connecting with a national movement in edible education.

“POLITICO”/LEARNING AND EXPERIENCING THE MOST IMPORTANT GAMEOF YOUR LIFECrosby-Ironton School District

What lesson has the most positive or negative impact on our lives? Ifwe ignore providing realistic exploration of the governing and politicalprocess, we won’t just fail this lesson individually, but as a democracy.

Crosby-Ironton School, along with former Rep. Kris Hasskamp,developed the Civics Mentoring Experience for grades 4-12, withlessons on townships, cities, campaigning and state, county law,county board, elections and legislating, School Rules and CapitolCorps.

Each grade is provided a hands-on governing experience that iswritten, taught and mentored by current or former elected officials.

EARTH SCIENCE: NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR A HIGH-TECH, PAPERLESSCOURSEFarmington Area Public Schools

This display is set up to demonstrate how the Earth Science course atFarmington High School integrates modern technology, including howstudents use high-tech lab equipment in this paperless sciencecourse. Equipment will be set up to illustrate several elements of theclass, including: how students use Vernier Lab Quest 2 devices andsensors to run experiments and obtain data; how students useiPads to interface directly with the Vernier sensors; and howstudents obtain and use resources through use of Schoology andNotability Apps.

FARMINGTON TECH INTEGRATION – THE CUSTOMIZATION OF LEARNINGFarmington Area Public Schools

Come learn about how we have been utilizing advanced technologyintegration to further the customization of learning at Farmington HighSchool. Since the beginning of this school year, we have beenimplementing the use of iPads in the classroom and we would love toshare our experiences with you. Our display will highlight a variety ofiPad applications such as Notability, Quick Office, My Library, CreativeBook Builder, and Dropbox, as well as Schoology and Google Drive.The use of these technology-based tools has allowed us todifferentiate our instruction and provide learning opportunities thatmake our class content come alive!

iMATH INNOVATIONGlencoe-Silver Lake School District

Are you interested in innovative, engaging math instruction? Comesee the success GSL is having with EnVision Math and iPads. Notextbooks! All instruction is in a digital format, allowing for greaterdifferentiation and more engagement. Our district has worked closelywith Apple and EnVision to be the only district in the state to createthis innovative partnership. We’d love to share our experience withyou!

COLLABORATE ON CURRICULUM AND STOP SPENDING $ WITH VENDORSIntermediate District 287

Districts coming together to write digital curriculum are producinghigh-quality materials that free them from ongoing print purchases orvendor costs. Districts investing in collaborative curriculumdevelopment realize the power of technology to engage students inlearning, significant cost savings over purchasing curriculum, andmore opportunity to keep information up to date and to includeelements of particular importance to the district than with traditionallypublished curriculum. Intermediate District 287 has worked with 13school districts to develop Minnesota Studies (Grade 6) DigitalCurriculum that is being piloted this year and will be available to allschool districts in Minnesota next year. Come and see the course andlearn about how your districts can be part of this movement to createand share resources.

THURSDAY SHOW & TELL11:15 a.m.—2:15 p.m., Exhibit HallThanks to Sodexo for sponsoring this event.


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THE CHOPPER CLASSLa Crescent-Hokah School District

The Chopper Class started from a general interest that kids had inmotorcycles. The Chopper Class takes Technology Education (shop)classes and mixes in many core classes as a real-world experienceand application of knowledge for the kids. Geometry, trigonometry,business, speech, English, physics, engineering and design,machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication are a few of theclasses that are actually utilized in the class, and the students arelearning. The kids build a motorcycle to their vision using an old fixer-upper bike, and usually create something pretty wild in the end.Regularly, students say afterward they were surprised that the coreclasses were actually useful in the real world. There is also an after-school club to allow a creative outlet and a place to be for kids whowant to learn but can't take the class in the school day. It offers agreat opportunity for kids who don't play sports or participate in musicor theater, and gives them something they can really take ownership ofand be proud of.

ACADEMIC DECATHLONLake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School District

Academic Decathlon is a 10-event nationwide scholastic competitionfor teams of high school students. Each high school fields a team ofnine students based on their grade point average: 3 “A” (honors)students, 3 “B” (scholastic) students, and 3 “C” (varsity) students.Students take seven written exams consisting of art, economics,language & literature, math, music, science, and social science. Theyalso write an essay, participate in an interview, and perform a preparedand impromptu speech. Competitions in Minnesota run from Octoberthrough February. The 2013 national competition will take place in Aprilin Minneapolis. The theme for this year is Russia. The LCWMAcademic Decathlon team won the overall state championship inMinnesota in 2012 and attended the national competition inAlbuquerque, New Mexico. Academic Decathlon teams from LCWMhave won 11 state championships and have participated in sevennational competitions.

PROJECT REAL Little Falls Community Schools

Come and learn first-hand from teachers and students about the useof iPads in the classroom. Little Falls Community Schools is midwaythrough its second year of 1:1 iPads for students in grades 5–12. Stopby our booth to see actual classroom lessons designed for learning inthe 21st century. Visit with students and staff who have beeninvigorated by the limitless possibilities Project REAL has presented toeach and every student across all academic disciplines.

PROJECT T.I.G.E.R.S.S. “TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GENERATINGEDUCATION AND REAL STUDENT SUCCESS” − PERSONALIZED LEARNING INKINDERGARTEN Marshall School District

The goal of this project is to develop and implement a personalizedlearning classroom. This allows students to select a topic of interestwhich is then integrated into a learning plan developed for them.

The students’ curriculum is based around their personal interests.Through this method, children will feel vested in their learning, allowingthem to have a say in their education, collaborate with others, developa “can do” attitude, and show their creativity while using technology toreach their full potential. The students’ curriculum and the learningplans (using iPads) will be used daily to enhance the learningexperience and mastery of the Minnesota State Standards forkindergarten.

PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT ON DISPLAY Minnesota New Country School

If your students were assessed 100 percent performance-based, whatwould it look and sound like? Come ask students about their projectsand how they are assessed. See how standards are woven in and howstudents create their own rubrics to measure a quality project.

BULLYING: EYES OPEN Moorhead Area School District

Bullying is a serious challenge facing our schools. Three MoorheadArea Public School students—Hannah Papenfuss, Devon Solwold andLinka Wintersteen—created a video that brings attention to the impactof bullying. The students did this work as a way to build awarenessabout bullying and the importance of acceptance of all students. Thestudents will present their video and share their reasons for its creationand how they worked together to create this work. This is just one of anumber of special projects supported by the Safe & Healthy LearningCommittee to convey the message of creating a safe and civil learningenvironment for all students.

EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ALLIANCENorth St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District

Our display will represent our strong integration collaborative, theEducational Equity Alliance (EEA). Our display will include a variety ofinformation on how to create and sustain an authentic partnershipamong school board, community education, and a diverse andchanging community to create sustainable academic growth for thelowest-achieving students. One highlight of our display will be a shortvideo created, directed, and produced by a handful of 9–12 gradestudents from our Youth Leadership Council (YLC). The video focuseson what youth and adults can do (together) to close the achievementgap in Minnesota.

VOLUNTEERS IN PARTNERSHIP (VIP)Robbinsdale Area School District

VIP links the greater community to Robbinsdale Area Schools with awide variety of opportunities to support learners from preschool age toadults. We are committed to working with volunteers to provide apersonalized, rewarding, and successful experience. Our orientationassures that volunteers understand their role, and free workshopsprovide tools for success. Learn more about how VIP works closelywith K–12 and Community Education to help meet district goals andneeds such as closing the achievement gap, providing vision andhearing screening, helping adults with English skills and toward theircitizenship, providing on-site volunteer management, and more.

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SCHOOL GARDENING − “EVERYONE WINS”Russell-Tyler-Ruthton School District

Russell-Tyler-Ruthton’s Agriculture Education program began a schoolgardening project two years ago. Since that initial start-up, the projecthas grown into a very positive program for the school district, itsstudents and the community. This last growing season alone, over14,000 pounds of food has been planted, cared for, harvested, andused in the school lunch program. Get ideas on starting, maintaining,and expanding a school garden in your district.

INTEGRATING ART INTO “INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE” CURRICULUMSt. Louis Park School District

St. Louis Park is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school district fromPre-K–12. Being an IB district helps us to fulfill our mission of providingrigorous academics for all students. We also see IB as being “Inquiry-Based” education, and our teachers integrate multiple subjects intotheir IB “Planners.” Our kindergarten teachers did an exceptional job ofintegrating art into their section called, “It’s about you!” We want toshow their leadership and the students’ art in our display.

SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL − WEBSt. Michael-Albertville School District

This must-have program is very engaging to students and staff alike.The advisors and student leaders are very enthusiastic about creatinga positive building culture that focuses on including everyone in feelingwelcomed, valued and supported within their middle school.

VIRGINIA ENGINEERING CLUB − SOLAR BOAT/INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYVirginia School District

This display will feature two of the Virginia Engineering Club’s award-winning solar boats that competed in a race on Lake Phalen lastspring. We will also feature Virginia’s Industrial Technology classes andprojects created by Virginia High School students.

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THURSDAY WORKSHOPS – 2:30

THE QR CODE If you need a handout from a session youcouldn’t get to, or simply want an electronic copyinstead of a paper copy, just scan our QR Codeon this page or at signs near our Ask MSBAbooth and at our Resource table. The QR Code(Quick Response Code) is a bar code that can

store Web site pages. MSBA is using our code to store handouts frompresenters who send us workshop documents in advance of theconference. Ask your presenters if their handouts are available throughour QR code. If you have a smart phone, download the free QRReader application. Just scan the code, and you’ll have access tomany of the conference handouts electronically.

FLIPPED LEARNING: LEADERSHIP, COACHING AND CHANGE Room 101A & BMike Dronen, Coordinator of Educational Innovation andTechnology; Kristin Daniels, Technology Integration Specialist;and Wayne Feller, Technology Integration Specialist, StillwaterArea School DistrictInto its second year and having grown from six to 30 teachers—focus, continuous improvement, flipped professional developmentand focused leadership are coming together to change the cultureof learning and instruction in many of Stillwater’s classrooms andacross the nation.

GETTING SCHOOLED ON STUDENT/STAFF HANDBOOKS AND POLICIESRoom 101CJennifer K. Earley, Attorney, Knutson, Flynn & Deans, P.A. This presentation will explain what issues are required to beaddressed by law in student and staff handbooks, as well asadditional issues that are recommended for inclusion in handbooks.School board obligations to annually review policies that often areincluded or referenced in handbooks, and factors that should beconsidered in reviewing policies also will be discussed. Finally, therewill be a discussion as to what steps should be taken to effectivelyimplement handbooks.

PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER EVALUATION: STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS,POLICY CONSIDERATIONS AND UPDATESRoom 101D & EGreg Keith, Coordinator, Educator Evaluation; and TylerLivingston, Specialist, Educator Evaluation, MinnesotaDepartment of EducationMinnesota Statutes will require districts to evaluate educators withevaluation systems that meet guidelines established in law. Districtsmust evaluate principals annually with such models beginning inschool year 2013–2014 and teachers in school year 2014–2015. Inthe teacher evaluation law, a school board and an exclusiverepresentative of the teachers must “develop a teacher evaluationand peer review process for probationary and continuing contractteachers through joint agreement.” The process must meetlegislated guidelines. The Minnesota Department of Education(MDE) has facilitated work groups to develop an example model for

principals and a default model for teachers. Topics in thisinformational session will include an overview of the statutoryrequirements, considerations for developing local models, andupdates on MDE’s work in the area of educator evaluation.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE FOR MISUSE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIARoom 101FGreg Madsen, Attorney; and Tim Palmatier, Attorney, Kennedy & Graven, CharteredWidespread misuse of social and electronic media by students whotarget students and staff in their text messages and postingspresents difficult disciplinary issues for schools, requiring them tobalance free speech and search-and-seizure issues against theschool’s right to be free from interference with its educationalmission. This presentation will explore ways to control studentmisuse of cell phones, computers and other electronic devices toavoid disruption at school and to protect members of the schoolcommunity.

DEEP VISIBILITY: MEANINGFUL ABSENCE AND PRESENCE IN THESUPERINTENDENCYRoom 101GWayne A. Kazmierczak, Assistant Superintendent, 2012 MASARichard Green Scholar, 2012 MASA Greater MinnesotaOutstanding Central Office Leader, Moorhead Area SchoolDistrictThis presentation on superintendent visibility intends to informschool board members and superintendents of the value thatvisibility has on the ability to lead an organization and the impactthat visibility has on the perceived effectiveness of superintendentleadership. As the conceptualized roles of the superintendent haveevolved over the past century, so too has the emergence of theconcepts of visibility and presence related to successfulsuperintendents. While building relationships with stakeholders,superintendents must also understand the connections of all districtdimensions, and a presence in the community helps asuperintendent to accomplish this. Involvement in the community,effective communication, and a visible presence in a community areall related concepts of which superintendents in the 21st centuryshould take heed.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SCHOOL LAW? ASK A PANEL OFSCHOOL LAWYERS!Room 101HShamus O’Meara, Esquire, Johnson & Condon, P.A.; JeanetteBazis, Esquire, Greene Espel; Dick Allyn, Esquire, RobinsKaplan Miller & Ciresi; and David Kyllo, Senior Vice President,Riverport InsuranceThis robust panel of lawyers has all had significant experiencedealing with legal issues involving Minnesota public schools. This isyour opportunity to ask questions and hear responses from theseexperienced lawyers on issues that concern you on a whole rangeof matters—from construction contracts and employment disputesto waivers of liability and tort caps.


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THURSDAY WORKSHOPS – 2:30MSHSL UPDATE: TOURNAMENTS AND OTHER INITIATIVESRoom 101IDave Stead, Executive Director, Minnesota State High SchoolLeagueThe Minnesota State High School League will present informationregarding coach education, webinar presentations, independentcontracts, classification and tournament sites. As always, theLeague staff will also respond to questions you may have relative toLeague-sponsored activities.

CHANGING YOUR SCHOOL INTO A 21ST-CENTURY LEARNING CENTER Room 101JJennifer Janikula, Board Member; Chad Koehler, BoardMember; David Marlette, Superintendent; Scott Fitzsimonds,Technology Integrationist; Pat Hittle, Principal; and BobHennen, Principal, Watertown-Mayer School DistrictStudents of today are growing up as digital natives while mostadults are digital immigrants. Some naysayers would say that theway they were educated in the past is good enough for our youthtoday. Watertown-Mayer School disagreed, and last fall introduced adistrict-wide one-to-one iPad Initiative for all (K–12) students. This“game-changing” program has completely transformed our districttoward being a 21st-century learning center. Come hear about ourprocess, our costs, our problems; but most of all, our rewards!

E=MC2 EXCELLENCE+MAKING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Room 102AAldo Sicoli, Superintendent; Patsy Green, Board Member; MarkBomchill, Board Member; Helen Bassett, Board Member; andTia Clasen, Marketing and Communications Program Manager,Robbinsdale Area School DistrictRobbinsdale Area School District created an initiative, CommunityConnect. This was an outcome of their continuous improvementplan and data from evaluating high-functioning school districts andschool boards. The Community Connect Committee serves as theforum that researches and initiates community conversations andconnections with targeted audiences. Community Connectdeveloped a three-pronged approach to focus on success of allstudents, community involvement and district visibility. Through these conversations and activities, the desired outcomeswill be to: increase student achievement; build and maintaincommunity trust in the district; connect with families and parentsthat we don’t hear from normally; engage community members,other than our parents, in the district; connect positively withcommunity at times other than during referendum elections; fosterawareness of the benefits of Early Childhood education and parentsas first teachers; and share key messages of the district.

OPEB INVESTMENTS: THE DANGER IN PLAYING IT SAFERoom 102BMark D. Meyer, Consulting Actuary, Van Iwaarden Associates;Donn Hanson, Director; Mary Fedorak, Senior ManagingConsultant, PFM Asset Management; and Tony Jacobs,Treasurer, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School BoardMany Minnesota school districts have issued bonds providing reliefto the general fund for expenses related to Other Post EmploymentBenefits (OPEB). The initial reaction of most school boards andadministrators is to invest the bond proceeds in a manner thatemploys the most conservative investment considerations. Thiscourse is intended to share information with attendees on how thisstrategy may not always be the most appropriate strategy for theschool district.

UNDERSTANDING THE MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS RATING (MMR)Room 102CSteve Dibb, Director; and Stephanie Graff, Program Specialist,Division of School Support, Minnesota Department ofEducationDo you want to better understand Minnesota’s No Child Left Behind(NCLB) Flexibility Waiver? Are you looking for ways to explain theMMR to stakeholders in your community? This presentation willprovide participants with a foundational understanding ofMinnesota’s new accountability system and the key driver in thesystem, the MMR. Participants will leave with the knowledge of howthe MMR is used to provide support and recognition to schoolsacross the state as well as resources that can be disseminated tostakeholders in local communities.

STATE FINANCE Q & ARoom 102DTom Melcher, Program Finance Director, MinnesotaDepartment of EducationThis special session will be available for board members to askquestions about funding scenarios for the next biennium.

HOW CAN YOU PASS REFERENDA DURING A PRESIDENTIAL YEAR?Room 102EJeff Drake, Superintendent; Paul Ness, Board Chair, Battle Lake School District; Robert Slotterback,Superintendent; Todd Nollenberger, Board Member, RichfieldSchool District; Joe Brown, Superintendent; and DianeGerhardt, Board Member, Fairmont Area School DistrictBattle Lake Public Schools passed three referenda questions duringa presidential year: a $400 per-pupil operating levy increase, anadditional $95 per-pupil increase and a $275,000 capital projectlevy. Richfield passed a $301 per-pupil renewal and a $60 per-pupilincrease. And Fairmont Area, facing cuts to all co-curriculars,passed a $950 per pupil levy. How did these schools win big duringa presidential year? Find out during this session.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR PLAYGROUND?Room 201A & BChris Meleshko, Minnesota Program Manager; and KarenSherman, Minnesota Program Manager, National PlaygroundCompliance GroupReview the Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines with aworking quiz. Address the accessibility issues on a playground.Learn the proper way to supervise and inspect your play areas.

SERVICE AS A STUDENT BOARD MEMBERRoom 202A & BFrankie Rossini, Student Representative; Michael Lovett,Superintendent, White Bear Lake Area School District; ElliHennessy, Student Representative; Jordan Theede, StudentRepresentative; Ted Hess, Board Chair; and Anne Sullivan,Board Member, Lewiston-Altura School DistrictFind out the many different ways school boards around the state setup programs to put students on their boards. Learn what theexperience is like for students and discuss what boards can do tomake the experience meaningful.

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS: HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MEET THEREQUIREMENTSRoom 205ADebra Lukkonen, Supervisor, School Nutrition Program,Minnesota Department of Education; Janeen Peterson,Supervisor, Student Nutrition Services, Rosemount-AppleValley-Eagan School District; and Kathy Bystrom, BoardMember, Forest Lake Area School DistrictSee how the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act impacts school lunchand breakfast meal service as well as a la carte and competitivefoods offered in school settings. Best practices will be shared, alongwith strategies that address applying for the additional 6-cent mealreimbursement, increasing daily meal counts, portion sizes, studentathletes, negative press/media, food service employee skills, parentconcerns, and nutrition education.

INNOVATION REPORT CARD: HOW TO ENCOURAGE AND MEASURE INNOVATIONRoom 205BSandra Lewandowski, Superintendent; Jane Holmberg,Executive Director of Teaching and Learning; and Mike Smart,Innovation Coach and Online Learning Facilitator, IntermediateDistrict 287Innovative organizations and extraordinary leaders purposefullyencourage and measure innovation. Come and see how one districtis using indicators of innovation that are usually reserved for theprivate sector to meet the demands of a strategic plan that calls for"Innovative, Responsive, Solutions." Intermediate District 287 isapplying current research in creativity and innovation to fuel scoresof new projects that increase student achievement and help staffwork more efficiently. A new " Innovation Report Card" summarizesthis activity and also assures that innovations are purposeful, notjust the shiny new thing.

IMPROVING ENERGY PERFORMANCE: HOW ONE DISTRICT DID IT OVERTHE LAST 10 YEARSRoom 205CKevin Johnson, Facilities Director; and Heidi Jones, BoardMember, Red Wing School DistrictYou don’t have to buy a lot of new equipment to experiencesuccess in reducing your energy usage. Across Red Wing SchoolDistrict, all buildings have controlled costs through long-termmechanical management, installation of building controls, employeetraining, and school board commitment to policy. You can improveefficiency and comfort while reducing costs!

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THURSDAY WORKSHOPS – 2:30A NEW LOOK AT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) INMINNESOTA – DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS, CAREER GUIDANCE ANDCOUNSELING Room 205DJoel Larsen, Program Specialist, Agriculture, Food & NaturalResources; Michelle Kamenov, Education & Service LearningSpecialist, Center for Post-Secondary Success, MinnesotaDepartment of Education; Kevin Dahlman, Former BoardMember, Dassel-Cokato School District; Blaine Larson, BoardMember, Battle Lake School District; and Sue Boehland,Central Lakes Secondary Perkins CoordinatorWhat should a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program looklike in your school district? What should your expectations be for aquality program? As school board members, how do we know thatour CTE programs are meeting the needs of our students andcommunity? In 2012, a leadership team from Minnesotaparticipated in a CTE research project with the National ResearchCenter for Career and Technical Education (NRCCTE). The researchshows that successful CTE programs have well-defined partnershipstructures. This session will discuss the information gained throughparticipation in the research project, and will describe the currentplan to implement pilot projects in Minnesota to enhance careerdevelopment through partnerships and collaborative CTE programs.

WHAT YOU KNOW CAN SAVE YOU: PRE-DISASTER STRUCTURALEVALUATIONS AND BUILDING RESTORATION UTILIZING 3D LASERSCANNING Room 207A & BDustin Borror, Laser Scanner and Surveyor; Douglas Fell,Executive Vice President; Vlad Scheglowski, Principal, ClarkEngineering Corporation; and Rick Lahn, Superintendent,Alexandria School DistrictThis presentation will outline the benefits of having a pre-disasterstructural evaluation of a facility in order to better prepare fordisaster-related events.These events may include fire, flood,explosion, significant impact, structural failure, terrorism or othercatastrophic events. The presentation will also cover a proactiveapproach to protecting a school district’s investment in its bui ldingsthrough timely structural condition studies and building restoration,and additions to existing buildings. Building restoration topics willcover aged facilities and recently constructed buildings, with aninnovative and real-time approach to capturing and analyzingbuilding data through the use of 3D laser scanning. Districts acrossthe state are being asked to continue to do more with less. The useof laser scanning in building projects has been shown to helpreduce design and construction costs for districts.

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: USING A MODEL TO GUIDE CONTINUOUSSCHOOL IMPROVEMENT Room 208AKlint W. Willert, Superintendent; Bill Mulso, Board Member,Marshall School District; and Brian Lassiter, President,Performance Excellence NetworkThis presentation will provide an overview of the BuildingContinuous Improvement Model. The presenters will share how themodel, along with a review process, can inform and guidecontinuous quality improvement in the school or district. Actualexamples and suggestions will be offered.

TEACHER/CHILD INTERACTION TRAINING – ENABLING ALL STUDENTS TOBENEFIT FROM INSTRUCTIONRoom 208BDavid Stern, Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services; andDavid Anderson, School Board Member, Alexandria SchoolDistrictWhat if an effective, universally designed intervention (Tier I) actuallyexisted? What if academic expectations and social, emotionalsupport shared the same trajectory? Teacher/Child InteractionTraining is an exciting new approach to develop self-regulatorybehavior in young children ages 2–8. Using specific behavioralstrategies and teacher language, education professionals areactively coached through student interactions using an FMcommunications system. Join us in investigating this evidenced-based approach to building teacher capacity and student self-regulatory behavior.

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS: ANEVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO HELPING OUR MINNESOTA STUDENTS BE ENGAGED, HEALTHY, ACTIVE LEARNERS! Room 208CMary Thissen-Milder, Active Schools Specialist; Terri Swartout, School Coordinator, Statewide Health Improvement Program(SHIP), Minnesota Department of Education; and KarenNitzkorski, School Coordinator, PartnerSHIP 4 Health and WestFargo School Board MemberComprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAP) is acoordinated approach that all school districts and schools can utilizeto maximize opportunities for school-based physical activity todevelop physically educated students. Schools play a critical role inhelping children lead active, healthy lives and engage in thenationally recommended 60+ minutes of physical activity each day.Research shows that kids who move more aren’t just healthier, theyalso tend to do better academically, behave better, and lowerabsenteeism. This session will provide information on the fivecomponents of CSPAP: Physical Education, Physical Activity DuringSchool, Physical Activity Before and After School, Family andCommunity Involvement, and Staff Involvement. In addition, practicalexamples will be shared with how nationally the Let’s Move inSchool, the Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program andCommunity Transformation Grant has been able to jump-startschools throughout the state. Common barriers, key messaging,and Minnesota success stories will be shared throughout this hour.

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SCHOOL SAFETY AND ANTI-BULLYING UPDATE – A PANEL DISCUSSIONRoom 101A & BShamus O’Meara, Attorney; Morgan A. Godfrey, Attorney; MarkR. Azman, Attorney, Johnson & Condon, P.A.; and WilliamModzeleski, Associate Director, U.S. Department of Education,Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools Join school safety experts in a discussion about recent school safetyand anti-bullying efforts. Learn about the latest national and localinitiatives in these areas and available resources, survey actual schoolsituations, and discuss practical steps school leaders can take toaddress these issues and implement school safety and anti-bullyingplans.

OVERVIEW OF RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONSTUDENTS – WHAT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEED TO KNOWRoom 101CPeter A. Martin, Attorney, Knutson, Flynn & Deans, P.A.Following a growing national trend, Minnesota enacted a law in 2009establishing new standards for the restraint and seclusion of specialeducation students. The new law took effect on August 1, 2011, andsignificantly altered previous state administrative rules regulating manualrestraint, mechanical restraint and “time-out” rooms. Consequently, it isimportant for school board members to recognize the requirements (andpotential pitfalls) of the legislation so that school personnel will beprepared to implement the new procedures. This outline will examine thechanges to Minnesota law and offer practical strategies for compliancewith the new restraint and seclusion standards.

THE NEW PRINCIPAL EVALUATION SYSTEMRoom 101D & EBrian Dietz, Superintendent, Waseca School District; JeffOlson, Superintendent, St. Peter School District; and GregKeith, Coordinator, Educator Evaluation, Minnesota Departmentof Education This past year, state legislators passed new legislation that mandates allprincipals be evaluated on an annual basis, with 35 percent of theirevaluation reflecting test scores. For the upcoming year, 16 schooldistricts across the state of Minnesota have been asked to pilot a modeldeveloped to meet the criteria of the new law and to determine bestpractices as to how you can deliver a meaningful model for professionalgrowth. Attend this session to learn more about the evaluation and howthey are implementing the pilot this year, and gain some practicalexamples and insights of how to institute this when it is mandated in the2013–2014 school year.

PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (PPACA) ANDMINNESOTA EXCHANGE UPDATERoom 101FRobert C. Cavanna, Executive Director; and Dan Weir,Consultant, Minnesota Service CooperativesListen to a brief review of historical health care utilization and healthinsurance premiums in Minnesota. The presentation will also review thePatient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) health reformrequirements effective January 1, 2014. There will also be an overview ofPPACA rules for Minimum Essential Coverage and Affordability andrespective penalty tax on large employers.

IMPLICATIONS AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS AFTER THE SUPREMECOURT’S DECISIONRoom 101GMargaret Skelton, Attorney, Ratwik Roszak & Maloney, P.A.The Minnesota Supreme Court recently handed down a seminal decisionfor independent school districts: Emerson v. Independent School DistrictNo. 199. In this unusual case, both Education Minnesota and theMinnesota School Boards Association filed briefs in support of theschool district. In this decision, the Supreme Court attempted to clarifyambiguous statutory language in the continuing contract statute. Whileattempting to clarify the continuing contract statute, the Court’s decisionhas actually raised additional questions from school districts across thestate. This presentation will discuss this case and provide practicalguidance to school districts in determining which individuals are subjectto the protections of the continuing contract law.

WORKPLACE BULLYINGRoom 101HKevin Rupp, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.If students are expected not to be bullies, why wouldn’t we expect thesame from the employees? The movement to stop student bullying isalready well-entrenched. The next movement in this area will be toregulate bullying in the employment context. There are, however, greatercomplications when a vague obligation to not “bully” others is placed onemployees, especially within the highly unionized atmosphere that existsin Minnesota public school districts. This presentation reviews thecurrent status of efforts to require anti-bullying type standards in theworkplace, as well as the laws and tools already available to deal withuncivil employee conduct.

SMARTBOARD, IPADS, AND STUDENT RESPONSE SYSTEMS IN EARLYCHILDHOOD CLASSROOMSRoom 101IJulie Thom, Early Childhood Program Coordinator; DawnJohnson, Early Childhood Special Education; and Vern Koepp,Superintendent, Rush City School DistrictThis workshop will discuss the positive impact that multiple forms oftechnology have had on the Early Childhood program in Rush City, andhow technology has been integrated on a daily basis. We will reviewstudent performance data and discuss how technology has impactedtier 1, 2 and 3 instruction, and supported MN Reading Corps and EarlyChildhood Special Education. Data showing early literacy scores forRush City students will also be included.


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INFORMATION AND PLANNING REPORTRoom 101JJames Sheehan, Chief Executive Officer; and Ann Thomas,Associate, SchoolFinances.comThis session is for school board members—and school leaders—whowant a greater understanding of the history of enrollment, staffing,finances, and test scores in their district. SchoolFinances.com will reviewthe Information and Planning Report developed with data available fromthe Minnesota Department of Education, census files and the MSBASettlement history. The Information and Planning Report is acomprehensive overview of school district operations, including thehistory of enrollment, enrollment of special populations, staffing historyand comparisons, MSBA teacher settlement history, school/district facilityinformation, MCA test scores and much more. This session will beparticularly valuable to new school board members looking for morebackground information on their school districts.

PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOLBOARD/SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIPRoom 102ADon Helmstetter, Dean, College of Education, ConcordiaUniversity, former Minnesota Superintendent (25 years), 2007MASA Superintendent of the Year; and Marilynn Forsberg,MSBA Director and Spring Lake Park Board Member Research shows that school districts with strong schoolboard/superintendent relationships have greater levels of studentachievement, as measured by a variety of indicators. Among thesecharacteristics are clear and consistent expectations, clear andconsistent communications, and a common agreement with thedistrict’s mission, vision, and strategic initiatives. This sessionprovides several proven strategies to build and nurture goodrelationships between and among board members and thesuperintendent. It will also discuss strategies for boards to effectivelyand productively operate, even when one or more “difficult” boardmembers emerge.

THE LANDSCAPE OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: A STUDY OF THE CHARACTERISTICS AND WORK OF PUBLIC SCHOOLBOARD MEMBERSRoom 102BCandace Raskin, Professor; Barb Smith, Assistant Professor;Anne Weyandt, Doctoral Student, Minnesota State University,Mankato at Edina; Katie Klanderud, Director of BoardDevelopment, Minnesota School Boards Association; andRoberta Thatcher, Manager Customer Strategy and Experience,SuperValuFaculty from Minnesota State University, Mankato and leadership from Minnesota School Boards Association conducted a joint research studyfocused on identifying the characteristics and the work of public schoolboard members in Minnesota. This presentation will share an overview ofthe findings. Learn more about what motivates school board members toserve, types of training they view as critical and their perception of aschool board’s impact on student achievement.

This presentation will be interactive. Prior to each segment of theresearch data shared during our presentation, we will have participantsanswer the survey question via clickers.

CREATING “BEAT THE ODDS” LEADERS: IT’S HAPPENING IN MINNESOTATHROUGH THE MINNESOTA PRINCIPAL ACADEMYRoom 102CAlice Seagren, Consultant and Former Commissioner ofEducation; Mischelle Handley, Former Teacher, Team Memberof NISL; Dennis Carlson, Superintendent; and Tom Heidemann,Board Chair, Anoka-Hennepin School District Learn how the Minnesota Principal Academy facilitates principals’change in practice and instructional leadership. Nearly 300 Minnesotaprincipals are alumni of this exciting program, which has provided themwith the tools and practical strategies to face many of the reforms andchanges in education today: a global marketplace where students will becompeting for jobs; standards-based education and how it impactsclassroom instruction; effective coaching and evaluation; strategicthinking and planning; ethical leadership; and leading change and drivingfor results through data. Join us for an overview of the program, andhear about the many positive ways it has impacted practice and studentachievement in Minnesota districts, and how it can impact your district.

RISK MANAGEMENT RESPONSES TO PUBLIC HEALTH EFFORTS TOREDUCE OBESITY Room 102DNatasha Frost, Staff Attorney; and Mary Marrow, Staff Attorney, Public Health Law CenterPublic health advocates are pursuing a variety of strategies to respondto the obesity epidemic. Schools are a natural partner in these efforts,but fears relating to liability can hinder these efforts. Legal experts willhighlight Minnesota liability law as it relates to a variety of contextsincluding shared use of school property, Safe Routes to School,community and school gardens, parks and recreation activities,worksite wellness programs, and recreational sports. Presenters willexplore risk management strategies such as waivers and releases,shared use agreements, and other strategies relevant to schools inMinnesota.

STUDENTS FIRST – A GROUNDBREAKING STUDENT SUPPORTOPPORTUNITY USING COMMUNITY SUCCESS COACHES – FIRST YEAR REPORTRoom 102EJim Hess, Superintendent; Ann Long Voelkner, MSBA Directorand Board Chair; John Pugleasa, Board Member; and LaraGerhardson, Students First Program Coordinator, Bemidji AreaSchool DistrictThe Bemidji community launched Students First last year as a pilotprogram. The program pairs Community Success Coaches withsecondary students to develop their strengths and interests. It hasreceived unprecedented collaboration from the school district, county,business community, and foundations.


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EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN DECISIONS, STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Room 201A & BDennis Dahlman, Owner, Dennis Dahlman Consulting; JohnSchultz, Superintendent, Hopkins School District; LindaFenwick, Consultant (previously, Director, Labor Relations &Benefits, Anoka-Hennepin Schools); Craig Holje, Director ofPersonnel and Administrative Services, Richfield SchoolDistrict; Matt Mons, Director of Human Resources, Prior Lake-Savage Area School District; Tom Pederstuen,Director of Human Resources, Rosemount-Apple Valley-EaganSchool DistrictThis panel will share strategies and a best practices “road map” fromschool district health plan decision processes and managementexperiences, and will suggest the questions that board members andadministrators should be asking about those school districts that haveachieved a greater level of awareness through (a) transparent decisionprocesses that resulted in a thorough evaluation of their health planoptions and consultants, (b) selection of the self-insured option andrealization of savings and intangible benefits thereof, and (c) methods forcontinuously improving the stewardship, ownership and management oftheir healthcare plans. The presenters believe that a transparent processthat presents all the facts and that fully evaluates all healthcare planoptions, and especially the self-funded option, will lead to betterdecisions that enhance program quality, outcomes and financial resultsfor the benefit of school district stakeholders.

STRAIGHT TALK FROM STUDENTSRoom 202A & BSamantha Alander, Minnesota New Country School; AudreyCampbell, MAAP STARS, Hopkins School District; AutumnRasmussen, MAAP STARS, Elk River School District; Ali Mohr,MASC President, Sauk Rapids-Rice School District; and MollySandstrom, MAHS President, Chisago Lakes School DistrictThis popular session returns with a new group of students who will “tell itlike it is.” You will have an opportunity to ask these kids about theirexperiences in Minnesota’s public schools.

ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO LEARNING IN A UNIFIED ANDCOMPREHENSIVE WAY Room 205AKatie Pechacek, District Coordinator of Learning Supports; and Natalie Fedie, Board Member, Stillwater Area School DistrictAs school districts in the state of Minnesota are faced with a changingstudent demographic, they are faced with new needs and challenges.Stillwater school district has become a part of a three-district nationalcollaborative; supported by UCLA, AASA, and Scholastic; to implementa Unified and Comprehensive System of Learning Supports. Thepurpose of a district-wide Learning Supports framework implementationis to organize teaching and learning interventions, rework operationalinfrastructures to better support the needs of the whole child, enhanceresources use by eliminating redundancies, and create a model forcontinuous improvement focused on response to student need.

The framework will also act as a bridge between community-based andschool-based interventions, will put the focus on prevention of issuesversus reaction to issues, and includes a purposeful focus on re-engagement of disengaged learners.

PLC STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES OF SMALL SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATIONRoom 205BStefanie Youngberg, Principal; and Julie Domogalla, BoardMember, East Central School DistrictThis program will outline the steps our small school took to reachsuccessful implementation of Professional Learning Communities. We willdiscuss our struggles and the strategies used to overcome thosestruggles. We will highlight the whole process from implementation tofuture steps.

USING ACT TO IMPROVE COLLEGE READINESSRoom 205CDrew Storley, Ninth Grade Coordinator; and John Wollersheim,Principal, Rosemount High SchoolRosemount High School has worked hard to align core required coursecurriculum and assessment with ACT’s College Readiness Standards.The results over the past four years have been improved ACT scores andgreater volumes of students reaching ACT College Readiness levels.Drew and John will share one school’s strategies to improve studentcollege readiness.

EXPANDING DISTRICT SUPPORT: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN 2013Room 205DBill Morris, President, Decision Resources, Ltd.The fiscal challenges and responsibilities faced by school boardsnationally are mounting. One distinct advantage that Minnesota schoolsenjoy is the role that Community Education plays in every community.This session will present three key messages: 1) Community Education isthe district’s only connection to its broad citizenry, including the studentsand families attending the K–12 schools; 2) Community Educationprovides a significant financial return to the school district on investment;and 3) In the future, the role of Community Education in the schooldistrict is only going to increase.

TELLING YOUR STORYRoom 207A & BLaurie Hart, Development Manager, National School BoardsAssociationNegative messages about school boards and public education arereported regularly in the press. These stories define public schools asfailing institutions. That’s because we’ve let others tell our story anddefine who we are. In this session, you will learn about the strategies thatschool districts can use to break through the din, and have your storyreach the community you serve.



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YAKETY YAK DON’T TALK BACK Room 208AJamie Skjeveland, Superintendent; and Barb Neprud, BoardMember, Crosby-Ironton School DistrictThis workshop will offer practical tips for improving communication.Participants will learn simple strategies aimed at enhancingcommunication. By improving individual communication, board memberswill build capacity for a solid foundation of trust on their school board andthroughout the entire school district.

Having served as an administrator in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Dr.Skjeveland will share a few of the communication insights he hasacquired during 11 years as a school superintendent. Barb Neprud willhighlight how the Crosby-Ironton School Board uses key communicationstrategies to function as an efficient board. The interactive activitiesduring this session will allow participants to walk away with meaningfulknowledge and relevant skills that can be utilized while still at theconference, as well as back at their home school districts.

STARTING AN AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCE PROGRAM INYOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTRoom 208BKesha Henry, Executive Director, Minnesota AgriculturalEducation Leadership Council; and Joel Larsen, ProgramSpecialist, Minnesota Department of EducationAgriculture, Food & Natural Resource (AFNR) education has a positiveimpact on student learning. Come and learn how other schools havestarted and/or revived AFNR programs to expand their curriculum toincrease student leadership, participation and achievement. TheMinnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council has over 15 yearsof experience in creating dynamic programs within AFNR education andhelping students achieve their goals.

TEAM ACADEMY: WHERE STUDENTS AND POTENTIAL MEET!Room 208CJill Ladwig, Director; Mindy Garry, Reading InterventionTeacher; Janel Schmidt, Kindergarten Teacher; Robin Frisch,Math Intervention Teacher; and Ruby Teague, Third GradeTeacher, TEAM AcademyTEAM Academy is a charter school that opened in 2004 located inWaseca. Learn how we use Response to Intervention (RTI) at ourschool to help all students be successful. We will share interventionsand programs we have implemented for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.

TEACHER EVALUATION AND INDUCTION DONE RIGHT: THE TEACHERDEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAMRoom 208DKelly Krueger, Instructional Coach; Mark Jenson, Principal,ROCORI School District; Eric Williams, Superintendent; JimStang, Principal, Holdingford School District; and KarlyeBarron, New Teacher, Sartell-St. Stephen School DistrictThe Teacher Development and Effectiveness Program is acomprehensive instructional induction system that embeds teacherevaluation aligned with the Minnesota state statutes. This approachinvolves new teachers, instructional coaches, and principals working incohorts, alongside higher education, with the outcome of acceleratingnew teachers’ effectiveness to increase student achievement.Holdingford, ROCORI, and Sartell-St. Stephen School Districts areimmersed in a field study of this program this academic year.



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Thursday Round Tables4:50 p.m. & 5:10 p.m. – Registration Area

This session of Round Tables provides an informal presentation oftwo 20-minute sessions. MSBA thanks our presenters for their timeand effort this afternoon. Table numbers correspond to the topicslisted below.

1. MSBA SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SERVICESAmy Fullenkamp-Taylor, MSBA Associate Director ofManagement Services, Minnesota School Boards Association

2. CASH FLOW BORROWING OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTSPatty Heminover, Vice President; and Stacy Childers, AssistantVice President, Springsted Incorporated

3. WHAT BOARD MEMBERS REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUTPARLIAMENTARY PROCEDUREGreg Abbott, Director of Communications, Minnesota SchoolBoards Association

4. SENIORITIS—KEEPING THE 60-AND-OVER CROWD ENGAGED INSCHOOLSBruce Lombard, Associate Director of Communications,Minnesota School Boards Association

5. MANAGING WITH DATAGary Lee, Associate Management Services Director,Minnesota School Boards Association

6. MAKE YOUR BOARD PACKET PREPARATION EASIER WITH BOARDBOOKJohn Maldonado, Consultant, Boardbook

7. Q&A WITH ALL STATE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSCandy Ellingworth, Board Member, Kasson-Mantorville SchoolDistrict; and Carol Bomben, MSBA Director and BoardMember, Intermediate School District 287

Friday Round Tables8:00 a.m. – Exhibit Hall B

This session of Round Tables provides three mini-workshops in onehour. These informal presentations are 20 minutes long and includea question-and-answer segment. MSBA thanks our presenters fortheir time and effort this morning. Table numbers correspond to thetopics listed below.

1. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATIONSandy Gundlach, Director of School Board Services,Minnesota School Boards Association

2. COLLABORATIVELY COSTING STAFF NEGOTIATIONS—CONSIDERATIONSFOR MODIFYING THE TRADITIONAL SCHEDULEJames Sheehan, Chief Executive Officer; and Ann Thomas,Associate, SchoolFinances.com

3. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS OF CHANGE EVENTS AND SEPARATIONSIN A 125 PLANPaige McNeal, Vice President; and Mary Harty, BenefitConsultant, Educators Benefit Consultants

4. NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIESNatasha Frost, Staff Attorney; and Mary Marrow, StaffAttorney, Public Health Law Center

5. STUDENT SEARCHESKevin Rupp, Attorney, Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.

6. GOT A BOARD VACANCY? FILL IT THE RIGHT WAYGreg Abbott, Director of Communications, Minnesota School Boards Association

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW FOR EDUCATORS ANDADMINISTRATORS—PROTECTING, COMMERCIALIZING ANDENFORCING SCHOOL TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND OTHERINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETSPaul Durand, Superintendent, Rockford Area School District;and David Zubke, Partner, Best & Flanagan, LLP

8. TALKING TO THE LAWYER—THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND ITSAPPLICATION TO SCHOOL BOARDSPeter A. Martin, Attorney, Knutson, Flynn & Deans, P.A.

9. WHAT RELATIONSHIP SHOULD YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT MAINTAINWITH YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT’S LOCAL BOOSTER CLUB(S)?Bob Lowe, Director of Management Services, MinnesotaSchool Boards Association

10. UNDERSTANDING THE MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS RATINGSteve Dibb, Director; and Stephanie Graff, Program Specialist, Division of School Support, Minnesota Department ofEducation

11. WHAT GREAT PRINCIPALS DO TO MAKE GREAT SCHOOLSDonald Johnson, Executive Director, Minnesota Association ofSecondary School Principals

12. PRE-K–3 GRADE: PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATINGEFFECTIVE PRACTICEBobbie Burnham, Deputy Director, Office of Early Learning, Minnesota Department of Education

13. USING E-MAIL MARKETING FOR YOUR SCHOOLSMary Pat McNeil, Minnesota School Public RelationsAssociation

14. INTRODUCTION TO MSBA’S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTCOMPLIANCE PROGRAM Tim Mahoney, Managing Partner, NPCG, LLC

15. FEDERAL EDUCATION UPDATEJulie Ewart, Director of Communications and Outreach, RegionV; and Ryan Vernosh, 2012–2013 Teaching AmbassadorFellow and 2011–2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, U.S.Department of Education

16. SIMPLE, BUT IMPORTANT STEPS IN WRITING FOR THE NEWS MEDIACasey Mahon, Communications Manager, Elk River AreaSchool District

17. A NEW DIRECTION FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENTMary Cecconi, Executive Director, Parents United for PublicSchools

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TEACHING STAFF REDUCTIONS: UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE(ULA) AND NON-RENEWAL OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERSRoom 101ABill Kautt, Associate Director of Management Services, Minnesota School Boards AssociationThis presentation will focus on two things. First, the school districtnegotiating its own ULA process as provided in law using theTeachers Model Agreement to illustrate the advantages of doing so;and second, the procedures and timeline the school district mustfollow to properly use the ULA process provided by statute. Thestep-by-step procedure found in the MSBA Service Manual,including model resolutions, will be used as the basis for this part ofthe presentation. As an aside, the impact of proposed legislation inthe last session to eliminate the Last In First Out (LIFO) concept willbe discussed if time permits.

FORCED TO CHOOSE: STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PLANNINGRoom 101BDavid Unmacht, Senior Vice President, SpringstedIncorporated; Kelly Smith, Superintendent, Belle Plaine SchoolDistrict; and Frank Boytes, City Administrator, Prior Lake In the months leading up to the new year, Minnesota Public Radiolaunched its Forced to Choose series, sharing real stories abouthow our school districts, cities and counties are dealing withcompeting demands, and how elected officials are makingincreasingly difficult choices. Forced to Choose paints a collage ofour schools, cities and counties strapped by tight budgets, frayedstreet infrastructures, upset taxpayers, and frustrated school boardmembers. We believe that the challenges of 2012 require a differentapproach and a more earnest commitment to multi-jurisdictionalplanning. Now more than ever, school districts, cities and countiesneed to do more than just periodically talk. Rather, they need toreinvent themselves in ongoing collaboration with other local unitsof government to ensure that core services can be provided withtheir combined resource base, and safety and quality of life can bemaintained. Our presenters all participated in significantintergovernmental planning initiatives in Scott County and will sharewhat they learned, how their respective school districts, cities andcounties benefited and suggestions for replicating a similar planningprocess in your region.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING LAWS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS—WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Room 101CShamus O’Meara, Attorney; and Mark Azman, Attorney, Johnson & Condon, P.A.Discussion of recent Minnesota Supreme Court case law determiningthat school districts are subject to campaign finance reportingrequirements, including what circumstances trigger a district’srequirement to report. Also included will be a discussion of whetherand to what extent public funds may be expended to advocate for aparticular side of a ballot question.

INVESTIGATION OF EMPLOYMENT HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATIONCLAIMS: A TALE OF POLICIES, PRACTICES, WHAT THE LAW REQUIRESAND PRACTICE POINTERSRoom 101DMorgan A. Godfrey, Attorney; and M. Annie Santos, Attorney, Johnson & Condon, P.A.Using real-life and interesting case scenarios, this presentation providesa review of standards for investigation of employment discriminationand harassment claims, the state and federal statutory and case lawthat forms the basis for these standards, the latest updated policiesemployed by school districts, and lessons learned in what to do andnot to do.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING YEAR OVERVIEWRoom 101EElia Bruggeman, Assistant Commissioner; and Cindy Jackson,Equity & Innovation Program Administrator, Minnesota Departmentof EducationMinnesota now has 44 school districts with approved Flexible LearningYear (FLY) Programs. These programs must be approved by theCommissioner of Education. FLY Programs seek to innovate throughcreative use of learning time. School district and school-site-specificprograms include extended year calendars, 45-15 formats and four-day weeks. Some districts make use of FLY to collaborate with otherdistricts in their area to provide improved instruction for students andmore meaningful professional learning communities for teachers andadministrators. Come for an overview of this program’s possibilities and expectations.

DATA LAWS REGULATING EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE, DISCHARGE ANDSETTLEMENTRoom 101FChuck Long, Attorney; and Susan Torgerson, Attorney, Kennedy & Graven, CharteredThis session will discuss the distinctions between public and privatepersonnel data that occur at various stages of the disciplinary process.The recent statutory changes regarding the data classification ofpersonnel data following resignations, terminations and settlementagreements will also be addressed, as well as advice for responding torequests from the public for information regarding personnel issues.

FINANCING FACILITIES WITHOUT AN ELECTIONRoom 101GJoel Sutter, Executive Vice President/Financial Advisor; JeffSeeley, Financial Advisor, Ehlers; and Brian Koslofsky,Superintendent, Bertha-Hewitt School DistrictWhen districts are facing major capital needs, they often have nochoice but to seek voter support for a bond issue and/or capitalprojects levy. Yet many districts struggle to obtain voter support. Joeland Jeff will explain strategies that districts can use to meet capitalneeds without an election—including alternative facilities bond and levy,lease purchases, lease levy, and capital facilities bonds. SuperintendentKoslofsky will describe a series of capital projects his district iscompleting using a variety of funding sources.

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USING SCHOOL HEALTH POLICIES TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMESRoom 101HDeb Loy, Director of Coordinated School Health; Deb Haugen,School Wellness Consultant, Minnesota Department ofEducation; Jerry Ness, Superintendent; and Tarma Carlson,Board Member, Fergus Falls School DistrictThe academic success of students is strongly linked with their health,and schools cannot achieve their primary mission of education ifstudents and staff are not healthy. Effective school health policies canleverage efforts and help close the education achievement gap. Thecurrent patchwork of federal, state and local health regulations withdiffering standards and requirements can be confusing and inefficient.How does a school board determine which policies have the greatestimpact on student outcomes, and how can they be aligned with schoolimprovement efforts and implemented successfully? This presentationwill identify a systematic approach to eliminate gaps and reduceredundancies across many initiatives, increase accountability and buildpartnerships, teamwork and trust among schools, families and thecommunity.

iMATH INNOVATIONRoom 101I Sarah Lipke, Teacher; Scott Picha, Teacher; Michelle Wang,Administrator; Chris Sonju, Superintendent; and Jeff Jensen, IT Director, Glencoe-Silver Lake School DistrictThis “Share the Success” session will show how our intermediategrades have implemented iPads during math instruction. We’ve workedclosely with Apple and EnVision to create math instruction that ismotivating, differentiated, engaging and successful. We’ll share ourintegration plan from conceptualization to implementation.

SLEDS: AN EXTRAORDINARY DATA RESOURCE FOR EXTRAORDINARYLEADERSRoom 101JTom LaBounty, Director of Research, Evaluation, andAssessment; Keith Ryskoski, Assistant Superintendent ofSecondary Education, South Washington County SchoolDistrict; Margaret Biggerstaff, IT Subject MatterExpert/Evaluation Specialist/Professional DevelopmentSpecialist, Minnesota Department of Education; MeredithFergus, Policy Analyst, Minnesota Office of Higher EducationMinnesota’s Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS)connects different data sets from early childhood and K–12, throughhigher education and the workforce to see how our students do after theyleave us, so we can do a better job of preparing them before they go.Come learn how this tool can strengthen your decision-making work, andprovide us feedback on how the system can be improved to better meetyour needs.

BEYOND BUY-IN: CONSENSUS FOR TRUST AND TRANSFORMATIONALCHANGERoom 202A & BToni Wilcox, Executive Director; and Peter Oppenheim, BoardMember, Southside Family Charter SchoolIn an ever-changing political and financial landscape, the challenges ofimproving schools and student achievement have never been greater.

For 40 years, the Southside Family faculty and board have practicedformal consensus as a school governance model. Discover howequality in decision-making revolutionizes program implementation andeffectiveness. Take away an adaptable framework to use in your schoolor district.

COLLEGE READINESS FOR ALL: WHAT IS IT, WHY DO WE NEED IT, ANDHOW DO WE GET IT?Room 205AKatie Pekel, Principal in Residence, College ReadinessConsortium, U of M; Julie Sweitzer, Interim Director of CollegeReadiness Consortium, U of M, and St. Louis Park SchoolBoard Member; and Jim Bierma, Program Director, Ramp-Upto Readiness, College Readiness ConsortiumAs secondary schools across the state develop ways to improveacademic performance, we have created a significant supply ofopportunities for kids. What we now need to do is examine how wecreate demand for those opportunities among our students and theirfamilies. Ramp-Up to Readiness™ is a school-wide guidance programdesigned to increase the number and diversity of students whograduate from high school with the knowledge, skills, and habitsnecessary for success in postsecondary education. Students in grades6–12 progress toward readiness in five areas: academic, admission,career, financial and personal, and social readiness. Currently, there areover 40 schools across the state of Minnesota who are in the Networkof Ramp-Up Schools. Come see if Ramp-Up to Readiness™ could beyour district’s solution to a school-wide college readiness program.

BUDGET BOOT CAMP (BBC)Room 205BDeb Henton, Superintendent; Kirby Ekstrom, Vice Chair; GlenStevens, Assistant High School Principal; Randi Johnson,Director of Finance and Human Resources; Pat Tepoorten,Community Relations and Grant Writer; Todd Tetzlaff, MiddleSchool Principal; and Lori Zimmerman, Director of AlternativeLearning Programs and Curriculum/Instruction, North BranchArea School District Budget Boot Camp is a “pre-budget,” comprehensive look at how aschool district conducts business. Conducted by the administrativecouncil, this boot camp leads to creative thinking and solutions andcan be a very effective tool for districts with a need to make budgetcuts. It has been used with great success by the North Branch AreaSchool District.

REVAMPING CONCESSIONS AND BUILDING PARTNERSHIPSRoom 205CErin Gonzalez, Nutrition Coordinator; Ron Schirmers, Directorof Food Services; Ken Essay and Todd Waterbury, ActivitiesDirectors; and Sheri Allen, Superintendent, Mankato AreaSchool DistrictBreak free from the fear of losing profits over healthier changes inconcession stands. Focus on the possibilities of providing nutritious,refueling food to students, parents, and athletes. Learn how MankatoArea Public Schools utilized local partnerships to build awarenessaround changing the school wellness environment while battlingcommon barriers one step at a time.

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BUILDING UNION/MANAGEMENT TRUST FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTRoom 205DAnnie Doughty, Executive Director of Human Resources; Jodi Olson, WEA President; and Linda Cohen, Board Member, Wayzata School DistrictLabor/management collaboration has had plenty of detractors andthe headlines reinforce the differences between the parties. However,schools cannot be reformed by a single constituency alone, andresearch indicates that relational trust in school districts can have animpact on increased student achievement and productivity. Manydistricts are finding success through labor/management collaboration,and view it an essential “part of the job.” Learn how Wayzata PublicSchools has built an environment of trust through increasedcollaboration, shared responsibility, and joint decision making.

PUTTING THE PIECES IN PLACE: HOW A SCHOOL BOARD,ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMESRoom 208AAmy LaBarre, Continuous Improvement and AssessmentAdministrator, Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative; BernieNovak, Superintendent; Kathy Hakes, Curriculum Coordinator;Jesse Peterson, Elementary Principal; Brian Orlowski, BoardMember; and Steve Hughes, Board Chair, Aitkin School DistrictThe Aitkin Public Schools took a year to realign their guidingprinciples and beliefs, after realizing they were struggling to functionas a "system" with a clear focus on improvement. Learn how theschool board, administrators and teachers are working together tobring their mission and values back to the center of all their actions.Walk away from this session with resources and ideas to refocusleadership teams, build a district-wide assessment and dataprotocol, conduct a needs assessment and build an action plan.

WHAT SHADE OF GREEN IS YOUR DISTRICT?Room 208BKevin Holm, Principal; David Williams, Mechanical Engineer andSustainable Design Specialist, LHB; and Keith Dixon,Superintendent, Centennial School DistrictWhether repairing mechanical, updating electrical, remodeling orconstructing a brand-new facility, set your goals with yourconsultants, or include them in your RFP. Student test scores,absenteeism, and instructor turnover are all affected by your facility.Once you define your district’s priorities (your shade of green), thenset goals for your consultants to achieve. By the way, did wemention you will save money every year?

GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS AND TEACHING OUTSIDE THE BOX: AN ENVIRONMENT OF SUCCESSRoom 208CJeff Ledermann, Environmental and Outdoor EducationCoordinator, Minnesota Department of Education; and Mary JoDeters, Vice-Chair, Mahtomedi School DistrictEmerging research has led to the Minnesota Department of Education(MDE) hosting a couple of significant programs to encourage schoolsto integrate environmental and outdoor education programs. Comelearn how the Green Ribbon Schools program, recently developed byU.S. Department of Education and led locally by MDE, has shown how

successful schools have gone green and saved green in theiroperations, and provided students with a learning environment thatboosts achievement and improves attitudes and behaviors. Thisworkshop will cover the three pillars of the Green Ribbon Schoolsprogram, the research and benefits of environmental and outdooreducation, examples of schools from diverse communities that havesuccessfully implemented programs, and resources that exist to helpother schools teach outside the box.

MAKE YOUR BOARD PACKET PREPARATION EASIER WITH BOARDBOOKRoom 208DJohn Maldonado, Consultant, BoardBook; Colleen Erickson,Executive Assistant, Wayzata School District; Nancy Kruger,Administrative Assistant, St. Peter School District; MattHelgerson, Superintendent, Tri-City United School District; andChris Fenske, Superintendent, Lakeview School DistrictGo to paperless board meetings easily with BoardBook. This seminarwill show you how this e-system works, and how you can savemoney and staff time by making agenda and packet compilationsimple. You’ll also hear from school officials about how they use thepaperless system.

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FRIDAY CLOSING SESSION

MSBA President 2011–2012Kent Thiesse

Entertainment

Jordan High School Singers

MSBA President 2013–2014

Walter Hautala

SpeakerDavid Horsager

MSBA ExecutiveDirector

Robert Meeks

MAIN AUDITORIUM

Closing Session..............................................................10:15 a.m. – Noon

Thank you for turning off your cell phone during the session!

Call to Order ............................................................................Kent Thiesse2011–2012 MSBA President

Entertainment ..................................................Jordan High School Singersunder the direction of Brian Ohnsorg

Please give these students your full attention.

Business Session.......................................................................Bob MeeksMSBA Executive Director

• Director District Election Report• Introduction of MSBA 2013–2014 President Walter Hautala

Remarks & Raffle Winner......................................................Walter HautalaMSBA President

Keynote Speaker .................................................................David HorsagerThe Little Things Add Up to Trust

Adjourn

Note: An extended check-out time of 12:30 p.m. Friday has been secured

for all Leadership Conference attendees at our conference hotels.

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4.0 School Services ...................................6002550 50th St. W.Webster, MN 55088-2421Transportation and grounds maintenance

A. T. Group, LLC ..........................................429PO Box 48033Minneapolis, MN 55448Employee benefits

Aim Electronics/Daktronics, Inc. ...............1297655 Washington Ave. S.Edina, MN 55439Electronic scoreboard/message displays, logotables and chairs, and mats

Ameresco...................................................3159855 W. 78th St., Ste. 310Eden Prairie, MN 55344-8016Energy services

American Lung Association ........................705490 Concordia Ave.St. Paul, MN 55103-2412Learn about clean fuels in bus fleets andavailable scholarships

American Student Transportation ...............42811800 95th Ave. N.Maple Grove, MN 55369-5539Contracted bus services

Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc. ............4217575 Golden Valley Rd., Ste. 200Minneapolis, MN 55427-4571Landscape architecture, civil engineering, site planning

Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11/MSFBG ................6212727 N. Ferry St.Anoka, MN 55303MSFBG - MN School Food Buying Group

API Supply Lifts .........................................118624 Arthur St. NEMinneapolis, MN 55413-2636Aerial work platforms

Architects Rego + Youngquist inc........413, 4157601 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 200St. Louis Park, MN 55426-1637Architectural planning, design and managementof educational facilities

ASVAB Career Exploration Program ..........632212 3rd Ave. SouthMinneapolis, MN 55401-2556ASVAB Career Exploration

Athletic Performance Solutions.................1155525 Memorial Ave. N., Ste. 5Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-1193Athletic flooring

ATS&R Planners/ Architects/Engineers .........................218, 2208501 Golden Valley Rd., Ste. 300Minneapolis, MN 55427-4685Specialize in K–12 school planning, architecture,engineering, technology, interior design, and sitedevelopment

Avera PACE.................................................2303900 W. Avera Dr.Sioux Falls, SD 57108Group purchasing services offering competitivepricing on food, office supplies, and many otherareas

A’viands Food & Services Management ..............................................2111751 County Rd. B W., Ste. 300Roseville, MN 55113-4037Food service management

Ban-Koe Systems, Inc.................................1219100 W. Bloomington FreewayMinneapolis, MN 55431Workplace security and workforce managementsolutions

Baseman Floors, Inc. ..................................233N2926 Jeske Rd.Appleton, WI 54913-9759Wood athletic flooring, synthetic flooring,refinishing wood flooring

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN.....................120PO Box 64560St. Paul, MN 55164-0560Health insurance

BoardBook .................................................604PO Box 400Austin, TX 78767-0400BoardBook provides the flexibility of iPads,laptops, or printed agenda packets for boardmeetings

Bossardt Corporation.................................5065270 W. 84th St., Ste. 550Minneapolis, MN 55437Construction management services

Bray Associates Architects, Inc. ................507215 N. Water St., Ste. 250Milwaukee, WI 53202Architecture, engineering and interior designservices

Carrier........................................................1166901 W. Old Shakopee Rd.Bloomington, MN 55438HVAC

Center for Efficient School Operations, The ..........................................3332852 Anthony Lane S., Ste. 500St. Anthony, MN 55418Consulting services to school districts in the areasof facilities, health and safety, and transportation

Central States Terrazzo Association ..........307PO Box 368Purcellville, VA 20134-0368Poured-in-place Terrazzo flooring

Chartwells School Dining Services............61060854 225th Ave.Mantorville, MN 55955Food service management

Clark Engineering Corporation ..................329621 Lilac Dr. N.Minneapolis, MN 55422-4609Engineering

ConEdison Solutions ..................................6419217 Cody St.Overland Park, KS 66214Energy Solutions

Contegrity Group Incorporated ..................607101 1st St. SELittle Falls, MN 56345-3001Construction management services

Cosney Corporation ...................................435PO Box 391, 2105 Daniels St.Long Lake, MN 55356-0391Casework, seating, bleachers, lab casework

CTS Group ..................................................30615933 Clayton Rd., Ste. 110Ballwin, MO 63011-2172Energy-saving facility retrofits/performancecontracting

Dashir Management Services, Inc. ...........7032356 Reinhardt Ct.Reedsburg, WI 53959-2293Building and grounds management

DLR Group ..................................................425520 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 200Minneapolis, MN 55402-1040Architecture, engineering, planning, interiors,commissioning and facility asset managementevaluations

Donlar Construction...................................525550 Shoreview Park Rd.Shoreview, MN 55126-7046Construction management, general contractingand design/build services

DSGW Architects ........................................4122 W. 1st St., Ste. 201Duluth, MN 55802-2044Architecture

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center .........................................52028097 Goodview Dr.Lanesboro, MN 55949-8290Eagle Bluff offers 3-day/2-night experiencescentered around environmental education and lifeskills adventures

EAPC Architects Engineers ........................635112 N. Roberts St., Ste. 300Fargo, ND 58102Full-service architecture and engineering

Education Minnesota ESI Financial Services .....................................43341 Sherburne Ave.St. Paul, MN 55103-2119Financial services and tax-qualified administrationand compliance services

Educators Benefit Consultants ..................4103125 Airport Pkwy NECambridge, MN 55008-9012Third-party administrator for 403(b) plancompliance, HRA and flex plan administration

Ehlers.................................................301, 3033060 Centre Pointe Dr.Roseville, MN 55113-1122Independent public financial advisory services

Empirehouse, Inc. ......................................5055200 Quincy St.Mounds View, MN 55112-1426Energy-efficient windows, heavy-duty entrancedoors, glass and metal railing systems,decorative glass, and egress consultationservices

FBG Service Corporation............................234105 Old Highway 8 NW, Ste. 4New Brighton, MN 55112FBG is a 53-year-old complete facilitymaintenance services company for the educationindustry


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FieldTurf .....................................................3318088 Montview Rd.Montreal, Quebec H4P 2L7Artificial turf

Fisher Tracks, Inc.......................................3231192 235th St.Boone, IA 50036-7121All-weather track surfaces

Flagship Recreation...................................1285607 Cedar Lake Rd. S.St. Louis Park, MN 55416Playground equipment

FLR Sanders, Inc. .......................................6143079 92nd Ave.Princeton, MN 55371-1079Gymnasium/sport floors

Four Seasons Energy Efficient Roofing, Inc..................................6391410 Quant Ave. N.Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047-9664Roofing/solar

Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) ............................330400 LaCrosse St.LaCrosse, WI 54601The G.R.E.A.T. program

Garland Company ......................................519337 Lindsay Rd.Hudson, WI 54016-8068Roofing and building envelope services

General Energy Brokerage & Consulting, Inc........................................6151160 Vierling Dr., Ste. 347Shakopee, MN 55379Energy project brokerage and consulting services

GForce Digital Ink ......................................235PO Box 485, 309 S. Elm St.Rushford, MN 55971Student transit tracking and EMS on demand

Gordon Bernard Company..........................53428725 Prairie Rose Ln.Red Wing, MN 55066-6137School calendars, handbooks, registration books,spiral-bound planners

Haldeman-Homme, Inc.......219, 221, 318, 320430 Industrial Blvd. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413-2979Casework, bleachers, lockers, wood floors, scienceand tech. equip., computer and library furniture,athletic equip., auditorium chairs and seating,PLTW, 3-D printers, and laser engravers

Hallberg Engineering, Inc...........................1191750 Commerce Ct.White Bear Lake, MN 55110-4686Mechanical/electrical engineering, Schools forEnergy Efficiency program

Hank’s Specialties .....................................3282050 Old Highway 8 NWNew Brighton, MN 55112-2308Flooring products – Azrock, Johnsonite andProtect All

HealthPartners ...........................................1108170 33rd Ave. S.Bloomington, MN 55425Medical and dental insurance

Herc-U-Lift, Inc...........................................1425655 Highway 12 W.Maple Plain, MN 55359-0069Personnel lifts, scissor lifts, material handlingequipment, forklifts

Hiller Commercial Floors ...........................6012909 S. BroadwayRochester, MN 55904-5515Commercial floor covering

Hoglund Bus Co., Inc. .................................A/BPO Box 249, 116 E. Oakwood Dr.Monticello, MN 55362-0249International school buses, parts, and service

Hufcor MN..................................................5136188 Olson Memorial Hwy.Golden Valley, MN 55422-4919Marlite wall systems, Hufcor operable partitions,Cornell fire doors, complete service and repairdepartment, and Borgo classroom furniture

I & S Group.................................................334115 E. Hickory St., Ste. 300Mankato, MN 56001-3254Facilities planning, feasibility studies, masterplanning, energy analysis, facility needsassessments, indoor air quality improvements,facility analysis

ICS Consulting, Inc. ....................................5145354 Edgewood Dr.Mounds View, MN 55112-1402Planning and construction consulting services

IEA, Inc. ......................................................4249201 W. Broadway Ave., Ste. 600Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-1924Health and safety consultants

Infinite Campus..........................................6194321 109th Ave. NEBlaine, MN 55449Student information system

Innovative Modular Solutions ....................215297 E. South Frontage Rd., Ste. BBolingbrook, IL 60440-3682Modular buildings

Innovative Office Solutions ............................319, 321, 418, 420151 Cliff Rd. E., Ste. 40Burnsville, MN 55337-1551School supplies, equipment and furniture,janitorial supplies

INSPEC, Inc.................................................1035801 Duluth St., Ste. 212Minneapolis, MN 55422-3953Architectural/engineering services

Intereum ....................................................224845 Berkshire Ln. N.Plymouth, MN 55441-5419Furnishings, architectural products andinstallation services

ISS Facility Services, Inc. ..........................6064222 Park Glen Rd.St. Louis Park, MN 55416SaniGLAZE tile restoration service, janitorial services

Johnson & Condon, P.A. .............................5187401 Metro Blvd., Ste. 600Minneapolis, MN 55439-3034Attorneys – education law

Johnson Controls, Inc. ...............................4142605 Fernbrook Ln. N., Ste. TPlymouth, MN 55447-4736Indoor air quality - environmental

JTH Lighting Alliance, Inc. .........................6116885 146th St. W.Apple Valley, MN 55124-6894Lighting and controls

Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc.........................500670 County Rd. B W.St. Paul, MN 55113-4527Mechanical and electrical engineering,commissioning

Kennedy & Graven, Chartered....................602200 S. 6th St., Ste. 470Minneapolis, MN 55402-1408Legal services

Kiefer Specialty Flooring, Inc.....................6122910 Falling Waters Blvd.Lindenhurst, IL 60046-6799Athletic/commercial flooring

Know the Truth. .........................................6311619 Portland Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55404Substance abuse prevention program inMinnesota schools

Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd. .................11115 Groveland TerraceMinneapolis, MN 55403-1154Full architectural services, including pre-design,programming, cost estimating, ADA evaluations,interiors, and feasibility studies

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company ............................................212, 214PO Box 158, 8625 Rendova St. NECircle Pines, MN 55014-0158Professional construction management services,referendum assistance, and facilities planningand management services

Lance Service, Inc.........................828 Special8845 Research Center Rd. E.New Hope, MN 55428-3613Casework

Larson Engineering, Inc. ............................4343524 Labore Rd.White Bear Lake, MN 55110-5126Engineering

LHB.............................................................31421 W. Superior St., Ste. 500Duluth, MN 55802-2085Architecture and engineering

LifeSpan of Minnesota, Inc. .......................53012425 River Ridge Blvd., Ste. 200Burnsville, MN 55337-4872Children's mental health services

LifeTrack Services .....................................2311271 Port Dr.Clarkston, WA 99403-1852Graduate survey programs, athletic surveys

Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. ....................70011509 SW Herman Rd.Tualatin, OR 97062-8033Classroom audio technology

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc ...........................622PO Box 2022, 717 N. Derby Lane, Ste. BNorth Sioux City, SD 57049-2022Food service management



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M&E Cost Segregation ...............................731900 IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St.Minneapolis, MN 55402Section 179D studies

Marsden Services, LLC ......................502, 5041717 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55104-3613Janitorial and building maintenance services,window washing, HVAC and security

MASMS - MN Educational FacilitiesManagement Professionals .......................431600 4th St. N.Cold Spring, MN 56320-1405Facilities management organization

Metz Construction Management & Consulting, Inc........................................70120759 Eastway Rd.Richmond, MN 56368-8307Construction management, facility planning,project consulting, owner's representation, facilityassessments and project facilitation

Midwest Tennis & Track Co........................332PO Box 161, 22 S. Main St.Denison, IA 51442-1973Athletic track and tennis court surfacing

Minnesota Action For Healthy Kids ...........5121300 Nursery Hill Ln.Arden Hills, MN 55112-5753Educational materials

Minnesota Army National Guard................5325500 85th Ave. N.Brooklyn Park, MN 55443Minnesota Army National Guard, ASVABprogram, You Can school programs

Minnesota Association of School Business Officials ..........................6231000 Westgate Dr., Ste. 252St. Paul, MN 55114Providing education, training and services to staffthat serve in school business management

Minnesota Central School Bus...................4231818 W. Jefferson St., Fl 2Joliet, IL 60435-8140Contract student transportation services

Minnesota Department of Education .........7121500 Highway 36 W.Roseville, MN 55113-4035Division of School Finance

Minnesota National Guard .........................5228180 Belden Blvd.Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4846State/government program – free resources forpeople who work with military families

Minnesota School Nutrition Association....62021997 County Rd. 141Kimball, MN 55353Marketing materials

Minnesota Service Cooperatives ...............4041001 E. Mount Faith Ave.Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2375Minnesota Service Cooperatives

Minnesota State High School League ...MSHSL2100 Freeway Blvd.Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1735MSHSL/MSBA Olympics

Minnesota State Industries........................232444 Lafayette Rd.St. Paul, MN 55155-0992ADA interior signage and exterior signage

Minnesota State Patrol ..............................4221110 Centre Pointe Curve, Ste. 410Mendota Heights, MN 55120Information on school bus safety and pupiltransportation

MLA Architects, Inc....................................62412 Long Lake Rd., Ste. #17St. Paul, MN 55115Architectural/educational planning

MN Ag Education Leadership Council/MN Ag in the Classroom...............5311994 Buford Ave., Ste. 146St. Paul, MN 55108-6006Education materials and grant information

MN Department of Health Immunization Program..............................223PO Box 64975, 625 Robert St.St. Paul, MN 55164-0975Immunization information for schooladministrators

MN State Building & ConstructionTrades Council ...........................................125411 Main St., #206St. Paul, MN 55102Labor organization

Musco Sports Lighting...............................100PO Box 27231Golden Valley, MN 55427-0231Sports field lighting

Musser Environmental Consulting, Inc. .....52127096 Sevastopol Rd.Red Wing, MN 55066Health and safety consulting

National Bus Sales.....................................1048649 S. Regency Dr.Tulsa, OK 74131-3626The highest quality pre-owned buses available

National Insurance Services......................40614852 Scenic Heights Rd., Ste. 210Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2289Group insurance benefits – MSBAIT Life/LTDplans

National Joint Powers Alliance..................706PO Box 219, 202 12th St. NEStaples, MN 56479Cooperative purchasing

National School Boards Association..........5031680 Duke St.Alexandria, VA 22314-3474Association

North Central Bus & Equipment ....................D2629 Clearwater Rd.St. Cloud, MN 56301-5953School buses

North Central Insulation.............................5243204 Pleasant St.Altoona, WI 54720-2211Providing the Sprayed Foam Roofing System forover 33 years, benefitting owners with lowermaintenance and energy costs

Northland Securities, Inc. ..................105, 10745 S. 7th St., Ste. 2000Minneapolis, MN 55402-1625Northland Securities is a diversified financialsecurities firm recognized as a financial advisorand underwriter of tax-exempt and taxable debtissues

NPCG, LLC...........................................401, 403PO Box Z, 205 S. GarfieldCarlisle, IA 50047-0506Playground equipment and surfacing

Otter Tail Power Company .........................714215 S. Cascade St.Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2801Utility

Palmer Bus Service ...................................324PO Box 2026Mankato, MN 56002-2026Student transportation

Parents as Teachers...................................1082228 Ball Dr.St. Louis, MO 63146Early childhood education

Paulsen Architects .....................................238209 S. 2nd St., Ste. 201Mankato, MN 56001-3639Architecture, engineering, interiors, planning andlandscape architecture, and sustainable design

PaySchools – Data Business Systemsof Colorado, Inc..........................................52917011 Lincoln Ave.Parker, CO 80134Online payment systems

Peoples Electric Company .........................210277 E. Fillmore Ave.St. Paul, MN 55107-1403Electrical installation service and maintenance,Tel-com and HVAC building automation control

Performance Excellence Network .............6181821 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55104Resources for organizational performanceimprovement

Perkins + Will ............................................22584 10th St. S., Ste. 200Minneapolis, MN 55403District-wide master planning, educationalplanning, architecture, interior design,sustainability

PFM Asset Management LLC - MDSLAF+ ..........................................400800 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 2710Minneapolis, MN 55402MDSLAF+/Cash and investment services

Piper Jaffray & Co. ....................................402800 Nicollet Mall, #J12NPFMinneapolis, MN 55402-7000School district cash flow program

PMA Financial Network, Inc. .............134, 1365301 Kyler Ave. NE, 2nd FloorAlbertville, MN 55301Financial investment and advisory services

PreferredOne..............................................1246105 Golden Hills Dr.Golden Valley, MN 55416-1023Health benefits administration



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Public Financial Management, Inc.............325800 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 2710Minneapolis, MN 55402Financial advisory services

R. A. Morton and Associates......................1123315 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 100St. Cloud, MN 56301-9674Construction management and pre-referendumservices

Renaissance Learning................................5102911 Peach St.Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-1905Educational software and hardware

Riverport Insurance Company ...................411222 S. 9th St., Ste. 1300Minneapolis, MN 55402-3332Insurance

Roof Spec, Inc. ...........................................4192400 Prior Ave. N.St. Paul, MN 55113-2711Building envelope engineers/consultants

Schmitty and Sons School Bus, Inc. ..........12222750 Pillsbury Ave.Lakeville, MN 55044-8345Charter/school bus services

Scholastic Equipment Co., LLC ..................5152000 Industrial Blvd. S.Stillwater, MN 55082-5066School furniture, equipment and flooring

School Specialty ........................................511W. 6316 Design Dr.Greenville, WI 54942-8404School supplies, furniture, and equipment

Seating & Athletic Facility Enterprises, LLC .................................310, 31279554 325th St.Ellendale, MN 56026-4267Indoor and outdoor seating (new andrenovations); e.g., telescopic bleachers,grandstands, portable bleachers

SGN/Wendel Architects ..............................311111 Washington Ave. N., Ste. 300Minneapolis, MN 55401-1619Architectural school planning and design

Siemens .............................................430, 4321239 Willow Lake Blvd.Vadnais Heights, MN 55110Security, fire, automation, mass notification,energy management

Silicon Energy............................................605PO Box 376, 8787 Silicon WayMountain Iron, MN 55768World-class solar modules manufactured inMinnesota

Skyward, Inc. .............................................2045233 Coye Dr.Stevens Point, WI 54481-5088Skyward student, budgetary and humanresources administrative software exclusively for K-12 school districts, public and private

Snap Sports MN.........................................60321034 Heron Way, Ste. 104Lakeville, MN 55044Athletic surfaces

Sport Court ................................................7371301 Cliff Rd. E., Ste. 104Burnsville, MN 55337-1436Suspended sports flooring and relatedgymnasium products

Sports Technology......................................102PO Box 27231Golden Valley, MN 55427-0231Sports field lighting

Springsted Inc....................................405, 407380 Jackson St., Ste. 300St. Paul, MN 55101-4705Provides independent financial advisory andconsulting services to school districts

Staples Advantage ....................201, 203, 205, 300, 302, 304

1233 W. County Rd. EArden Hills, MN 55112-3738Scholastic furniture, supplies and facilities

Student Assurance Services, Inc. ..............113PO Box 196, 333 N. Main St.Stillwater, MN 55082-0196Student accident insurance

Student Transportation of America............523460 N. Hickory St.Chaska, MN 55318School bus transportation

Sturdisteel .................................................2133100 Grand Ave., Unit 5FDes Moines, IA 50312Grandstands, bleachers, aluminum seating

Sylvan Learning .........................................6331659 W. County Rd. CRoseville, MN 55113Tutoring/supplemental education services

Taher, Inc....................................................3135570 Smetana Dr.Minnetonka, MN 55343-9022Food service management

Teachers On Call ........................................3353001 Metro Dr., Ste. 480Bloomington, MN 55425Customized, streamlined substitute staffingservice for Pre-K–12 public & private schools,featuring TOC 24/7, featuring Aesop technology

Tectum, Inc.................................................10111827 N. Heritage Ridge Rd.Edgerton, WI 53534Acoustical wall and ceiling panels, structural/acoustical roof decks

Telin Transportation Group.............................C14990 Industry Ave. SE, Ste. ABecker, MN 55308-8813Bus sales

TIES ............................................................6341667 Snelling Ave. N.St. Paul, MN 55108-2131Personalized learning

Tourette Syndrome Association of Minnesota..............................................133PO Box 59Mora, MN 55051Transformational workshops, keynotes, andschool programs

Trane ..........................................................228775 Vandalia St.St. Paul, MN 55114-1304Comprehensive building solutions – HVACequipment, controls, parts, service and energysavings programs

Tremco Incorporated..................................2293060 E. 44th St.Vernon, CA 90058Roofing products/weatherproofing services

TSBL Distributing .......................................53312124 Riverwood Dr.Burnsville, MN 55337-1509Yogurt shakes or Jamba juice – fills nutritionalrequirements

TSP Architects and Engineers....................10618707 Excelsior Blvd.Minnetonka, MN 55345-3122Educational planning, architectural andengineering services

University Funding Professionals ..............1142558 Rice St.Little Canada, MN 55113ACT prep, financial aid planning and training

ViPS............................................................733850 Twixt Town Rd. NECedar Rapids, IA 52402Furniture, equipment, and technology productsfor the educational market

Virco, Inc....................................................5351320 Hayes Ave. SEOwatonna, MN 55060School furniture and equipment

VS - America, Inc. ......................................2221940 Abbott St., Ste. 501Charlotte, NC 28203Classroom furniture/dynamic, flexible solutions

W. L. Hall Company ....................................305530 15th Ave. S.Hopkins, MN 55343-7834Windows, skylights, lockers, fire doors, bleachersand auditorium seating

Webber Recreational Design Inc................3221442 Brooke Ct.Hastings, MN 55033-3266Park and playground equipment

Widseth Smith Nolting ...............................2077804 Industrial Park Rd.Baxter, MN 56425-2720Architecture, engineering, land surveying, andenvironmental services, with seven offices servingschool districts throughout Minnesota

Winkelman Building Corp. .........................501340 Highway 10 S.St. Cloud, MN 56304-1243Construction management services

Wold Architects & Engineers .............200, 202305 Saint Peter St.St. Paul, MN 55102-1607Architectural and engineering services


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Bob Meeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive DirectorBarbara Lynn . . . . . . Executive Assistant/Director of Board OperationsKirk Schneidawind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Executive DirectorJohn Sylvester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Executive DirectorTiffany Rodning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Executive DirectorGreg Abbott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of CommunicationsDenise Dittrich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications and ResearchDenise Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Financial/MSBAIT ServicesAmy Fullenkamp-Taylor . . . . Associate Director of Management ServicesSandy Gundlach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of School Board ServicesBarb Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant to . . . . . . . . . . . . . Governmental Relations/Finance/Meeting Coordinator

Sue Honetschlager . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant to Management, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal and Policy Services/MSBAITDonn Jenson. . . . . . . . . . Computer and Information Systems ManagerBill Kautt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director of Management ServicesGrace Keliher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Governmental RelationsKatie Klanderud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Board DevelopmentGary Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director of Management ServicesBruce Lombard . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director of CommunicationsBob Lowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Management ServicesKelly Martell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of TechnologyCathy Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Legal and Policy ServicesSue Munsterman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant to Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development/CommunicationsSandi Ostermann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Association Services and Finance/ReceptionistTim Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Room Manager

Minnesota School Boards Association1900 West Jefferson AvenueSt. Peter, MN 56082-3015www.mnmsba.org

MSBA STAFF DIRECTORY

MEMBERSHIP LETTERMinnesota School Boards Association1900 West Jefferson AvenueSt. Peter, Minnesota 56082

To The Membership:

I have checked the records of the Minnesota School BoardsAssociation for the year beginning July 1, 2012. The membershipof the Association consists of 332 Independent School Districtsand three Intermediate Districts entitled to 2,184 ballots for the2013 Leadership Conference.

The 2012 Leadership Conference consisted of 333 IndependentSchool Districts and three Intermediate Districts entitled to 2,184ballots.

I respectfully submit this report to the membership and certify that,to the best of my knowledge, the report is true and correct.

Robert E. Meeks

Executive Director

MSBA BOARD & STAFF

Robert E. Meeks


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MSBA 2013 ALL-STATE SCHOOL BOARDName . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DistrictJeannette Kester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .East CentralAnn Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mankato AreaKirby Ekstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North BranchSherry Safratowich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Park Rapids AreaLinda Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robbinsdale AreaCharles Funk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sebeka

DISTRICT AWARD OF DISTINCTIONAwarded to a district having a majority of board members

who have received a Directors’ or President’s Award.

DistrictBlue Earth AreaColumbia HeightsFairmont AreaFoleyLe Sueur-HendersonPine CityRockford AreaStewartville

MSBA SERVICE AWARD – 30 YEARSName . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DistrictAlan Zeithamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AlexandriaRoy Habeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Isle

MSBA SERVICE AWARD – 20 YEARSName . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DistrictDerek Schmitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BrewsterDaryl Brever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BrowervilleDon Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .East Grand ForksPatty Babich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eveleth-GilbertAlan Swanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GoodridgeTim Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MACCRAYMichael Grahek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mountain Iron-BuhlSherry Safratowich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Park Rapids AreaSara Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pine PointRoger Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PlummerBarbara Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red LakeJames Buckley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Redwood AreaKelly Delfs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Lake ParkGayle Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Michael-AlbertvilleLance Kracht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wheaton

PRESIDENT’S AWARD Awarded to members who have attended 300 hours or more

of MSBA training programs.

Name DistrictAnn Long Voelkner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bemidji AreaSteven Eklund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Braham AreaDiane Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Butterfield-OdinGreg Pederson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CanbyMichael Domin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crosby-IrontonRichard Tormanen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dassel-CokatoRon Pagel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dover-EyotaJulie Laue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fairmont AreaHarvey Hietala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand RapidsLynda Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand RapidsJim Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LaporteAnn Beard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melrose Area

Tim Geisler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pine CityRita Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plainview-Elgin-MillvilleJan Solarz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sauk Rapids-RiceBernard Siebenaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. CharlesLinden Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Worthington Area

DIRECTORS’ AWARDAwarded to members who have attended 100 hours or

more of MSBA programs within the past four years of

their term(s). Certificates and pins may be picked up at

the registration desk.

Name DistrictLinda Laurie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Albert Lea AreaShane Becker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue Earth AreaDeeDee Currier . . . . . . . . . . . .Burnsville-Eagan-SavageSpencer Yohe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CaledoniaJeanette Polzin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cambridge-IsantiLaura Jean Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbia HeightsJoseph Sturdevant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbia HeightsAmy Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DelanoJulie Austinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dover-EyotaMolly Rieke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dover-EyotaJulian Bertogliat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EskoJerry Robicheau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FaribaultJames Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FaribaultDenise Rothfork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FoleyGerald Slough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FosstonJeff Polcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HibbingSusan Wootten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HopkinsJames Waldron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HutchinsonJoe Benko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JordanDoug Plaehn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KingslandAnthony Jacobs . . . . .Lake Crystal Wellcome MemorialJim Mayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Le Sueur-HendersonBrad Laager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Little FallsMary Jo Deters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MahtomediMichele Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martin County WestJon Kangas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MenahgaJeff Larson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MilacaDarin Balken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MontevideoRobbie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MonticelloMike Moen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NRHEGPaula Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OgilvieChuck Tryon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockford AreaCarla Shutrop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ShakopeeJoe Waugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .StewartvilleAmy Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tri-City UnitedKent Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . .Walker-Hackensack-AkeleyCathy Hoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WasecaTodd Zimmerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waseca

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATESAwarded to members who have completed Phases 1-2-3.These certificates were mailed to the districts.

Name DistrictMike Hendrickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ACGCPatricia Gersch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Albany AreaDick Bergstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BloomingtonNelly Korman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BloomingtonMellisa Halvorson Wiklund . . . . . . . . . . . . .BloomingtonMelissa Brings . . . . . . . . . . .Buffalo-Hanover-MontroseDavid Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . .Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose

DeeDee Currier . . . . . . . . . . . .Burnsville-Eagan-SavageSandra Sweep . . . . . . . . . . . .Burnsville-Eagan-SavagePaula Teiken . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burnsville-Eagan-SavageRobert VandenBoom . . . . . . .Burnsville-Eagan-SavagePeggy Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ByronEllen Dickie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ClevelandPatty Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ClevelandLaura Jean Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbia HeightsTodd Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dover-EyotaArt Johnston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DuluthJulie Domogalla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .East CentralJohn Estall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eden PrairieRanee Jacobus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eden PrairieSuzanne Kutina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eden PrairieHolly Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eden PrairieThomas Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FaribaultTeresa Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FloodwoodKandi Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FloodwoodDavid Rohde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FloodwoodMatt Bauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frazee-VergasMichael Higgins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HoldingfordSusan Wootten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HopkinsMichaeleen Bonner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HoustonByron Bettenhausen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HutchinsonDebra Larsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KingslandDoug Plaehn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KingslandSteve Tart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KingslandBob Altmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Le Sueur-HendersonToby Brummer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lewiston-AlturaKevin Medin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lewiston-AlturaKatie Baustian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LuverneShelley Sandbulte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LuverneMelanie Boe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshall County CentralRyan Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martin County WestJudy Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MilacaEarl Skaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MinneotaJill Bartlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MonticelloKris Lyons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Moose LakeSherry Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Prague AreaJeanne Kubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Prague AreaTrent Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Branch AreaPaula Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OgilvieTom Yotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OgilvieMonica Klimek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OsakisMargaret Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ProctorHeidi Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red WingPeter Grimm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockford AreaDale Lenz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RoyaltonMary Schmitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SebekaAmy Hennen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Lake ParkAndrea Scamehorn . . . . . . .St. Anthony-New BrightonLisa Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. ClairSuzanne Erkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. FrancisJanet Glover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. FrancisMark Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. JamesDustin Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. JamesMichelle Mohlenbrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. JamesMary Doran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. PaulKimberly Stokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VirginiaWendy Sandstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WasecaByron Schwab . .West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-EaganScott Rosenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Worthington

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Architects/Engineers/Facility PlannersArchitects Rego + Youngquist inc.(Paul Youngquist)7601 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 200St. Louis Park, MN 55426952-544-8941, Fax [email protected]

ATS&RPlanners/Architects/Engineers(Paul W. Erickson)8501 Golden Valley Rd., Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55427763-545-3731, Fax [email protected]

Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc.(Judith Hoskens)201 Main Street SE, Suite 325Minneapolis, MN 55414612-379-3400, Fax [email protected]

DLR Group(Jennifer Anderson-Tuttle)520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 200Minneapolis, MN 55402612-977-3500, Fax [email protected]

GLTArchitects(Evan Larson)808 Courthouse SquareSt. Cloud, MN 56303320-252-3740, Fax [email protected]

Hallberg Engineering, Inc.(Rick Lucio)1750 Commerce CourtWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-748-4386, Fax 651-748-9370www.hallbergengineering.comrlucio@hallbergengineering.com

ICS Consulting, Inc.(Pat Overom)5354 Edgewood DriveMounds View, MN 55112763-354-2670, Fax [email protected]

INSPEC, INC.(Fred King)5801 Duluth St.Minneapolis, MN 55422763-546-3434, Fax [email protected]

Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd.(Edward J. Kodet, Jr.)15 Groveland TerraceMinneapolis, MN 55403612-377-2737, Fax [email protected]

Larson Engineering, Inc.(Michael Murphy)3524 Labore RoadWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-481-9120, Fax [email protected]

MSBA Playground ComplianceProgram (in partnership withNational Playground ComplianceGroup, LLC) (Tim Mahoney)PO Box 506Carlisle, IA 50047866-345-6774, Fax [email protected]

Paulsen Architects(Bryan Paulsen)209 South 2nd Street, Suite 201Mankato, MN 56001507-388-9811, Fax [email protected]

Perkins + Will(Steven Miller)84 10th Street S., Suite 200Minneapolis, MN 55403612-851-5000, Fax [email protected]

TSP Architects & Engineers(Troy Miller)18707 Old Excelsior Blvd.Minneapolis, MN 55345952-474-3291, Fax [email protected]

Widseth Smith Nolting(Kevin Donnay)7804 Industrial Park RoadBaxter, MN 56425218-829-5117, Fax [email protected]

Wold Architects and Engineers(Vaughn Dierks)305 St. Peter StreetSt. Paul, MN 55102651-227-7773, Fax [email protected]

Athletic Sports Floors/SurfacingMSBA Playground ComplianceProgram (in partnership withNational Playground ComplianceGroup, LLC) (Tim Mahoney)PO Box 506Carlisle, IA 50047866-345-6774, Fax [email protected]

AttorneysKennedy & Graven Chartered200 South Sixth Street, Suite 470Minneapolis, MN 55402612-337-9300, Fax [email protected]

Knutson, Flynn & Deans, P.A.(Thomas S. Deans)1155 Centre Pointe Dr., Suite 10Mendota Heights, MN 55120651-222-2811, Fax [email protected]

Pemberton Law Firm(Kristi Hastings)110 N. Mill StreetFergus Falls, MN 56537218-736-5493, Fax [email protected]

Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.(Kevin J. Rupp)730 2nd Ave. S., Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55402612-339-0060, Fax [email protected]

Construction Mgmt & ConsultingICS Consulting, Inc.(Pat Overom)5354 Edgewood DriveMounds View, MN 55112763-354-2670, Fax [email protected]

Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.(John Huenink)PO Box 158Circle Pines, MN 55014763-792-3616, Fax [email protected]

Metz Construction Management &Consulting Services(Deb Metz)20759 Eastway RoadRichmond, MN [email protected]

MSBA Playground ComplianceProgram (in partnership withNational Playground ComplianceGroup, LLC) (Tim Mahoney)PO Box 506Carlisle, IA 50047866-345-6774, Fax [email protected]

Educational Programs/Services Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind(Linda Mitchell)615 Olof Hanson Dr.Faribault, MN 55021507-384-6602, Fax [email protected]

Renaissance LearningPO Box 8036Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495800-338-4204, Fax [email protected]

The Minnesota Service Cooperatives(Jeremy Kovash)1001 East Mouth Faith AvenueFergus Falls, MN 56537218-739-3273, Fax [email protected]

MSBA’s Vendor Directory helps connect school districts with the products and services they need. The directory is always at yourfingertips. You’ll find it printed in the back of every Journal magazine as well as on the MSBA Web site at www.mnmsba.org.Most listings in the Web version of this directory include a link so you can head instantly to a Web site or e-mail address. Thedirectory includes everything you need to know to contact a company quickly—phone numbers, fax numbers and addresses—inan easy-to-read format. If you have a service or product you would like included in this directory, please contact SueMunsterman at 507-934-2450 or [email protected].

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Energy SolutionsJohnson Controls, Inc.(Larry Schmidt)2605 Fernbrook Lane N.Plymouth, MN 55447763-585-5148, Fax [email protected]

Facilities Maintenance & SuppliesMarsden Bldg Maintenance, LLC(Diane Lewis)1717 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55104651-523-6756, Fax 651-523-6678www.marsden.com [email protected]

Financial ManagementEhlers(Joel Sutter)3060 Centre Pointe DriveRoseville, MN 55113651-697-8514, Fax [email protected]

MSBA-Sponsored Administrationand Compliance Service (A&C Service)Administration and ComplianceService(Paige McNeal, Educators Benefit Consultants, LLC)888-507-6053, 763-552-6053Fax [email protected]

MSBA-Sponsored MNTAAB (MN Tax and Aid AnticipationBorrowing Program)MNTAAB(Patty Heminover, Springsted, Inc.)800-236-3033, 651-223-3058Fax [email protected]

MSBA-Sponsored P-Card(Procurement Card) ProgramP-Card Program800-891-7910, 314-878-5000Fax 314-878-5333www.powercardpfm.com

MSBA-SponsoredSchoolFinances.comSchoolFinances.com(Jim Sheehan, Ann Thomas)Sheehan: 952-435-0990Thomas: [email protected]@schoolfinances.com

PaySchools(Debra Maggard)6000 Grand Ave.Des Moines, IA 50312866-729-5353, Fax: [email protected]

PFM Asset Management, LLC -MSDLAF+(Donn Hanson)45 South 7th Street, Suite 2800Minneapolis, MN 55402612-371-3720, Fax [email protected]

Fitness Equipment2nd Wind Exercise Equipment(Mike Adrian)7585 Equitable DriveEden Prairie, MN 55344952-224-1210, Fax [email protected]

Floor CoveringsHiller Commercial Floors(Dave Bahr) 2909 S. BroadwayRochester, MN 55904888-724-1766, 507-254-6858Fax [email protected]

Food Service Products & ServicesLunchtime Solutions, Inc.(Deni Ferlick)717 N. Derby LaneNorth Sioux City, SD 57049605-235-0939, Fax 605-235-0942www.lunchtimesolutions.com [email protected]

Health InsurancePreferredOne(Mike Thielen)6105 Golden Hills DriveGolden Valley, MN 55416763-847-3549, Fax [email protected]

InsuranceMinnesota School BoardsAssociation Insurance Trust(MSBAIT)(Denise Drill, Gary Lee, John Sylvester, Amy Fullenkamp-Taylor)1900 West Jefferson AvenueSt. Peter, MN 56082-3015800-324-4459, Fax 507-931-1515www.mnmsba.org [email protected]@[email protected]@mnmsba.org

Janitorial Contract ServicesMarsden Bldg Maintenance, LLC(Diane Lewis)1717 University Ave. W.St. Paul, MN 55104651-523-6756, Fax 651-523-6678www.marsden.com [email protected]

PlaygroundsMSBA Playground ComplianceProgram (in partnership withNational Playground ComplianceGroup, LLC) (Tim Mahoney)PO Box 506Carlisle, IA 50047866-345-6774, Fax [email protected]

RoofingFour Seasons Energy EfficientRoofing, Inc.(Darrell Schaapveld)1410 Quant Ave. N.Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047651-433-2443, Fax [email protected]

Software SystemsPaySchools(Debra Maggard)6000 Grand Ave.Des Moines, IA 50312866-729-5353, [email protected]

TechnologyPaySchools(Debra Maggard)6000 Grand Ave.Des Moines, IA 50312866-729-5353, Fax: [email protected]

TransportationAmerican Bus Sales, LLC(Eric Edwards)12802 N. 103rd East AvenueCollinsville, OK 74021866-574-9970, Fax 918-205-5009www.AmericanBusSales.neteedwards@americanbussales.net

Hoglund Bus Co., Inc.(Jason Anderson)116 East Oakwood DrivePO Box 249Monticello, MN 55362800-866-3105, Fax [email protected]

Minnesota School Bus OperatorsAssociation(Shelly Jonas)10606 Hemlock Street NWAnnandale, MN 55302320-274-8313, Fax [email protected]

North Central Bus & Equipment(Sandy Kiehm)2629 Clearwater RoadSt. Cloud, MN 56301320-257-1209, Fax [email protected]

Telin Transportation Group(Jamie Romfo)14990 Industry AvenueBecker, MN 55308866-287-7278, 763-262-3328Fax [email protected]


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AdvertisersAmeresco .......................................................................Page 35

Architects Rego + Youngquist inc. .................................Page 5

ATS&R............................................................................

Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A. ........................Page 37

DLR Group....................................................................Page 17

Ehlers ..........................................................Inside Front Cover

FBG Service Corporation .............................................Page 39

Hiller Commercial Floors...............................................Page 5

INSPEC, Inc...................................................................Page 35

Johnson Controls, Inc...................................................Page 30

Kennedy & Graven, Chartered ..............................Back Cover

Kodet Architectural Group, LTD. ..............................Page 25

Knutson, Flynn & Deans, P.A. ......................................Page 39

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company ....................Page 20

Mackin Educational Resources ....................................Page 38

Marsden Bldg Maintenance LLC ................................Page 37

Metz Construction Management, Inc. ........................Page 41

Midwest Dairy Council..................................................Page 43

MLA Architects..............................................................Page 29

MSBA Insurance Trust..................................................Page 35

North Central Bus & Equipment.................................Page 14

Paulsen Architects .........................................................Page 12

PFM Asset Management, LLC-MSDLAF+......Inside Front Cover

PreferredOne...............................................Inside Back Cover

Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. .....................................Page 7

Renaissance Learning.....................................................Page 8

Telin Transportation Group LLC ..................................Page 5

The Minnesota Service Cooperatives ..........................Page 37

Widseth Smith Nolting .................................................Page 42

Wold Architects & Engineers .......................................Page 14

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