Board Meeting: Night started with a listening session. This is not included in the Boards meeting agenda.

How Listening Time works: There is a facilitator from the school board that rotates as the facilitator. Community members that want to speak may do so with a form that indicates who they are, subject matter, and gives them a time limit of 15 minutes. Listening Session 6:00 Patsy Green was the facilitator. Lori Simon, Tia Claussen (Communications Director), Stephanie Crosby, Mike Favor (Cooper Principal), Gayle Wakoviak, Aldo Sicoli (Superintendent), were in attendance. Other board members, many parents, students, and outside stakeholders were in the audience. Tonight was a contentious night. The IB directors position was cut and being combined with another position at Cooper High School. Patsy Green announced that parents stay professional and not mention names so we dont break data privacy. Parents and Students problem was presented as one of lacking communication and input from people directly affected. Their concern is that the IB program will not be the same when the duties of MYP and IB are combined. The only time people said they were informed was when the IB Coordinator resigned. The district spokesperson said that we do not have a practice of notifying parents of coordinator programs. We were following our standard practice. You werent slighted or treated better than other programs. Communication has not been neglected but it could have been better. IB has been overstaffed in general so we are considering that. Mike Favor, the principal of Cooper High School said, I believe I could have done some things better. We havent met the world mark. We put together a program where we are at our best. She will put the focus back in the program, and will have clerical support. We are still working through that. Another comment from our Communications Director was, You never hear anyone say you over communicated. Aldo Siccoli said, I have full confidence in Mr. Favors decision. Things will be getting better. Mr. Favor is outstanding with staffing. Students spoke and were thanked for their voices, Mike Favor said that he was proud of them for standing up for what they believe in. Patsy concluded this topic concluding that the IB program is going to stay in a great place.

The next topic was on Common Core Standards presented by a former band teacher in the district and parent of children in the district. Her issue was that she is very concerned with the entire Common Core Standards system. 20 states adopted the English program site unseen. This takes it out of the local hands. It is unproven, untested, not international, and is intellectually undemanding. What happened to fiction that fosters the love of Reading. We are moving to 70% informational packets, 30% will be classical literature. Test scores have gone down in Math. History will be studied in English language packets. 3rd parties are assessed and tracked at the federal level. She continued, there has been no thorough cost analysis, no textbooks, it will be all computer. Hand scoring will cost $100.00 per student per year. 25 states are repealing/reversing the process. We are going to be using scripted lesson plans and value added teacher evaluations. Gayle Walkoviak said that, There is quite a bit on common core. There isnt anything discerning yet. We have personell make decisions about curriculum. We are mapping backward from the students 1st college year. This is done by the State of MN. Many students are not equipped with non-fiction text. Aldo Sicoli said, It will be interesting to see how it plays out. Common core curriculum is highly indoctrinated. New Yorkers are irate. Talk to representatives, and take it back to lobbying. This concluded the listening session. Role was called for the Board Meeting.
Robbinsdale Area Schools Regular Meeting Monday, May 20, 2013 7:00 PM Education Service Center Boardroom, 4148 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Acceptance of Agenda - Action 3. Arts Showcase/Sharing the Success/School Showcase A. Arts Showcase - Robbinsdale Armstrong Chamber Singers Presenter: Superintendent Sicoli B. Robbinsdale Armstrong Chamber Singers Sharing the Success - Math Masters Presenter: Superintendent Sicoli/Stephanie Skelly

Notes: Best of site given to Stephanie Trump.

C. Math Masters School Showcase - Noble Elementary School - "What's Cool in Our School" Presenter: Lori Simon/Jane Byrne/Staff/Students

Notes: Steph Skelly handed out certificates. Coaches were with their students.
Memo Regarding Noble Elementary School Presentation Noble Elementary Presents "What's Cool in Our School"

Notes: Featuring Nobel Elementary with Jayne Byrn, she had Mr. Reid introduce Students. Cool things were Science tech for Eng. And Math, Making puppets to study the Water Cycle. They created and analyzed the steps to make the puppets. They also described the path to success. They showed the graphic organizers, Cornell note taking, the graphic organizer to organize dates and events.

Stem activities- Stem trainings, journals Responsive classrooms 95%, morning meetings Compass math is highly engaging 3-5th grade. Succeed in Reading K-2 to expand To other grades targeting Tier 2-3 Rti students. Then a little girl from the school Presented 44 years ago Larry Lampert poem which is 30 secs long and an interpretive Poem. Im sick today. Whats that you say, today is Saturday. Nobel advisory group, open and honest communication with parents and students, focus and eliminate the achievement gap. Some kids are failing, we are dedicated to help. Get parents together to volunteer to become part of our community. Parents filled out survey about their feelings need to communicate. Nobel partnered with two churches and police. They have been amazing to our school. $7,500 dollars was dedicated to parents, dinner, and provided childcare to families. Back to school night for supplies.
4. Superintendent Report Presenter: Superintendent Aldo Sicoli

7 dreams foundation, Jill Bryan was teacher of the year. Julie B was a runner up. Athena award winners, ideal representaives. Armstrong nominated as one of the best high schools.
5. Special Reports A. Student Advisory to the Board of Education (SABE) Report Presenter: Aviva Hillenbrand/Toni Hults/Students Student Advisory to the Board of Education (SABE) Report

There is a Steering committee. SABE Student Advisory to the Board of Education. 11th and 12th graders from Armstrong and Cooper conclude and are recognized for their contributions to both schools.
SABE School Board Presentation

Notes: School Board member Mark Bombchill worked with the students the past year.
B. Legislative Action Coalition Report Presenter: Al Ickler/Jon Miners/Kami Aho Memo Regarding Legislative Action Coalition - 2013 Legislative Session

Notes: Legislative Action Coalition. 2013 Advocate for Community. Operating PrincipalsReforming Funding System. Money becomes focus of our work. All day kindergarten will cost 20 million for all day kindergarten and we need to find space for the program. Increase special ed- paying back the shift. Adding inflation to the formula did not get added. There was a lot of talk about Special Education. 40 million is going into special education. The last night of legislature. Platform issues 2013. Student calendar, more flexibility, operating freeze on new levies. 2015 Freeze on operating revenues. 2013 Integration aid 30% levy Achievement and integration20% penalty for failure to meet Explore, Plan, Act (Jr. or Sr.) Anti-bullying measures not enacted. Never failed, just havent succeeded yet. FED- Sequestration $500,000 6% of the budget

Special Education Candidate Forum Legislative Breakfast Capitol Rally Day E-news letters and action alerts Guest articles PTO liasons Capitol visits Increased social media presence Discretionary Levy Authority Testing Common Core Standards to explore From listening session
Legislative Action Coalition Presentation Teaching and Learning A. 2013 Arts and Honors Participation: Students of Color Report Presenter: Gayle Walkowiak/Jeanne Tucker/Sarah Martinson and High School Music Teachers Memo Regarding 2013 Arts and Honors Participation: Students of Color Report 2013 Art and Honors Participation: Students of Color Report Worksheet: Fine Arts and Honors Participation 2012-2013/2011-2012 - Students of Color Report Overview: Fine Arts and Honors Participation 2012-2013 Students of Color Report Recruit and Retain Arts Programs Secondary Music Survey Students of Color Survey Findings - Barriers to Participation

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Notes: Collected data on students of color in fine arts participation. May 2013 1 day in time in march. Broad trends over time Music survey-voice of the students Music classes do not interst me 66% I need to take study hall 49% I did not have time to practice 40% It did not fit into my schedule 39% Not interested in performance but wopuld take non-performance music class 36% Many double dosing in Math so cannot participateno room in schedule. Other issuesscholarships needed to offset cost of instrument, I asked about how does this compare to the socio economic status? What about the transient populationhow can we ensure that students that enter our district get a chance when theya re interested in music. I mentioned a student that I had that wanted to participate in music and was not allowed to because it was in the middle of the year. How often does this happen?

Visual; Arts will go to all elementary Center-based classrooms. Highlighting What is an a What arts are available? Perpich Center of Arts becoming invested for our students of co needs to be explored. Natural Atrition Rate Delayed until June.staffing/scheduling
B. Secondary Social Studies Adoption Presenter: Gayle Walkowiak/Terri King Memo Regarding Secondary Social Studies Adoption

Terri King, Steve Urbanski started the process. Each benchmark, identified priority stand each grade level.

Spring break made a ruling on our standards. The new 2011 standards are our new stan to things at the state level. Immersion, IB, AP difference in materials Civics Class?
7. Operations A. Policy 601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals - first reading Presenter: Gayle Walkowiak Memo Regarding Policy 601 School District Goals for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Policy 601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals - first reading B. Policy 601 - Student District Curriculum and Instructional Goals - first reading School Board Repeal of Recently Adopted Policies - Action Presenter: Gayle Walkowiak Memo Regarding Repeal of Recently Adopted Policies Resolution Regarding the Sale of Facilities Bonds - Action Presenter: Jeff Priess Memo Regarding Intent to Sell Capital Facilities Bonds 2013A

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Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Issue General Obligation Capital Facilities Bond Certain Capital Projects; Covenanting and Obligating the District to be Bound by and to Use the Provisions Statutes, Section 126C.55 to Guarantee the Payment of Principal and Interest on the Bonds D. Schedule School Board Work Session for June 17, 2013 immediately following 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Me topic is Facility Needs for All Day Kindergarten - Action Presenter: Chair Tyrrell E. Schedule July 9, 2013 5:30 p.m. School Board Workshop with Yvette Jackson - Action Presenter: Chair Tyrrell 8. Consent Agenda - Action A. Administrative Matters B. Minutes - May 6, 2013 Personnel Matters Non-Licensed Personnel - May 20, 2013 C. Licensed Personnel - May 20, 2013 Financial Matters Gifts - May 20, 2013 9. 10. Contracts - May 20, 2013 Board Reports Announcements

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Announcements - May 20, 2013 Adjournment - Action

Notes: By resolution Capitol facility bonds for source of revenue for deferred maintenance projects. Rennovations Lakeview/Northport 10 year re-payment $346,000 for big capitol projects (passes) Sit down/ work session on facilities so its not a surprise. Acton-Role Call- all votes yes. Operations 2nd work seeion June 17 Regualar Board meeting- All day kindergarten on the calendar July 9 5:30 ESC Yvette Jackson Judy- learning district Community members contributing money makes a difference-pass Students are thanked today Recap on the legislative session Positives: All day kindergarten Sunday walking in rain in golden valley parade. Teacher of the year- 7 dreams foundation $500.00 reward Boardmember Bassett West Metro and East Metro Education program, thanking LAC, Dr. Green Tech and Shop teachers presentation was heard. They discussed aligning technology with STEM/STEAM programs. Mpls. Childrens Theatre- One of our students has the lead in the play. Linda Johnson- Teen prevention of drug use/drinking Director Walsh- Parents involved and how to work with parents 7 dreams foundation EA and teacher honored Golden Valley Days we are handing out rulers October- Robbinsdale Reunion high School Memorbilia Judy Lund for service 10 days of school 3.8 average and above at Robbinsdael Armstrong Chamber Choir w/songs, w/ meaning