paper city notification methods is the McCrae website and legal council is Kennedy engraven and also Pertton Law have any discussion about that questions suggestions
for you legal councils >> if we need Yeah more rural Minnesota they're in Medina Berg Fallsever and they're they're I surveyed a bunch
of business people that I know and they charge $165 an hour and people are very happy with them. Ky and Draven is 265. So just choose the one that's the best suited for whatever you need to use them for. >> Yeah, makes sense.
>> And Adam has another one that we'll ask about later >> specializing special. The the main reason that we're looking to is communication when we make a call. I mean, we only meet once a month. When we can't report
back timely on things that really affect us, >> get stressed. >> Yeah. And it's stressful to me because I like to report where we are. Even if it's to say we're nowhere, >> but at least we we don't have to say we're waiting for a phone call back.
And you know, Kim has made a lot of phone calls, emails, and we're still waiting on a piece of property that we'd like to eventually get rid of before we spend a lot of money. >> All right. Um, does anybody have any other suggestions or questions about
that? Right. If not, I need a motion for uh to set the official designations we just discussed. Okay, I'll make that motion. Second. >> I'll second >> John.
Those in favor of uh the official designation say I. >> I. Those opposed nay. >> Okay. Signature authorizations. All right. Is this typically what we do?
This is our standard here and all other accounts. Y. So the treasurer is John and then the chair is Julie. I left them blank in case. Yeah, that's how they >> right. This is what we've done in the past year.
>> All right. King Sandry, Tim B, Nicole Cray, myself, John, and uh yeah, I guess those are those are the ones there. So, anybody got any questions about that? Okay, I need a motion then to accept these following signature
authorizations. >> I'll make a motion. Second. Great. Those in favor of setting the following signature authorization say I. I. Those opposing.
All right. 4.6 safekeeping investment securities. This is to authorize the business manager to make investments in federally insured and secured animals which will yield the greatest interest rates and approve United Bankers Bank as safekeeper of Citizens Alliance Bank's
pledged collateral as required by Minnesota statute 18A.03 followed by discussion and vote. Anybody have any questions or things they want to discuss on that?
All right. If not, I'll need a motion. >> Okay, John. >> Second. >> I'll second. >> Mark. Okay, let's vote on uh safekeeping investment securities as per our discussion here. Those uh in favor say
I. >> I. Those opposed, nay. Okay, we're already down to 5.1 comment. We have none. And now we have the consent agenda. Need a motion to exclude that
motion is um say our gratitude to the two teachers that years of service that we dedicated to students. >> Right. >> And since I sent this out, Julie reminded us that we need to approve the superintendent goal. So that was added
under the consent. I just want to make sure you notice that that was added. I >> so if there's no other discussion or questions about that um I need a second on that consent
now. Okay. Those in favor of approving the consent agenda say I. is a close name and communications report. We've already had Jim Trulock.
So Todd was just written here tonight. So we have Mr. J. >> Yes. Thank you. It was a little conversation before the meeting started about about how things change over the years. So I remember in 2002 I was the uh young father of kindergartenner. I
remember sitting at the first day of of uh like orientation and they said, "Yeah, class of 2015." And I went, "Holy cow." So now I'm going to be presenting on the class of 2032. Um and so that's a marker for me of how things changed quickly. Uh so I'm highlighting the class of 22. So that
would be our sixth graders that we have in the building this year. You probably saw this picture in the newspaper. So, this was again a thank you. I believe it was Thrive that made a donation so that we could have some some maps, some desk maps that the kids could use in the class. So, instead of having
another picture taken, I figured I'll just steal that one. So, good uh good picture of the sixth grade class there, the demographic data. Um, everything's pretty standard. I mean, you you'll see something very similar for every grade that that Todd and I report for the most
part. Uh, we've got a pretty good class size. happy to see it in the 60s. Uh and then I'm very very particularly proud of the uh the attendance portion that was down there. So that was just prior to Christmas. You can see this class has about 98% attendance which is a great number to have.
Uh the activities now the activities this is a a bit of a it could be tricky to look at because we have to keep in mind that their activities are community ed based for the most part. Um so I just wanted to highlight the fact that we have some very good participation from the grade uh in the community ed portion
uh and then with even with the fall musical uh being one of the things that they participate in. So you can see you know typically the the higher higher or larger team size but then you have basketball which of course has a really really good number of strong youth programs are important for the development of strong university
programs. So very good participation from the group in that. Then you can see a little Spanish class 4 and karate um kind of tailing up there just with some of those extra community offerings that we offer. So I wanted to highlight our buddy program.
So I challenged our student support team. Oh wow. Was probably my first year at the high school um as part of the PLC project to come up with something to help help the students. What what is something that we can do? and they found a need in having a mentorship program for some of our younger students, giving
them access to some of the older students that maybe they would see in the hall or know or see out in the court or field or in a musical and allow those older individuals to be role models for our younger ones. So, they have their own criteria that they like to um they like to come up with. But with sixth grade, we have 14 mentees um and they
meet every be the the last day of the week. So, if it was Thanksgiving, they met on Wednesday. Um, and uh, and then typically it's on Fridays, of course. Um, but they meet in the cafeteria. We have some kids who go to the gym. They get to hang out with their mentees, mentors and mentees there. Uh, and then we have activities, board games. And
then you'll see the next picture, if you would, please, Greg. This this has a dual purpose for me to talk about. So, this was a uh a bingo game that they played right before we went for break. And I wanted to I like this picture because this is just a quick little snapshot for you to get an
idea on what it looks like when I look at the cameras. And so this is one of our one of the camera angles which if you have to turn your head a little bit, you can get a a better view of it. But we have four cameras in the commons area that span both directions on both sides. And so if I ever have to look for anything there, I just it's a just kind
of a little inside scoop on one of those. That was the whole group as they were playing bingo. As far as PBIS goes, uh we have our own version of the Wolverine way. So our our kids get electronic pride tickets and then when they have the electronic pride
tickets, there is a letter that goes home and um uh there's a thank you that goes to the kids and then they also every quarter are recognized. There's a whole list that goes out to the staff and then the kids get to go down to the cafeteria and they get just a little thank you cookie. Um
this was something that I had talked with the student support team about uh when when I first was going through PBIS training. We went to Apollo in St. Cloud and they were talking about how they had changed their their programming over the years. Apollo Apollo was one of the very very first PBIS schools in the state and
they used to give a cookie every single time a student got a pride slip and so they said we had to get rid of that because kids were walking around two-fisting cookies and and just it was just not healthy and not part of the uh the wellness policy. So so we use uh wellness policy and kitchen approved
cookies to make sure we're following the guidelines uh and then they get that recognition. So, it's nice to see a really big list uh and uh just just a nice little neat way for them to be recognized. And parents like the letters also uh supports and experiences for sixth
grade. You'll see on there we have uh the first three are skill-based ex uh explicitly for working on the academic portion for our sixth graders. Um, as we get in when we get into eighth grade, you'll see that there are also some experiences for the eighth graders, but
wanted to highlight the math lab, the writing lab, and then the social skills component. So, we have an SEAL piece. New for this year as a quarterly class. We created a theater class uh which as serves twofold. A, it's experiential. So, it's good for them to get out of
their shells a little bit, get up on the stage, utilize the auditorium a little bit, but it's also a way to build the program. And so I asked Laura Strike if she would be interested in doing that and it was a very enthusiastic yes immediately. And so they have had one performance uh and they have another one
coming up on Thursday. So they do it during their sixth hour class and uh just a neat way for the kids to get up there every every class or every quarter they're going to have a different script and so there won't be a repetition at all. And um before before you swap, I
just want to say we're also continuing the sixth grade field trip that has been standard with the elementary schools uh to go to the capital. So that's that's still in existence. But I have a picture for you on the next slide, which I should have saved for the very last slide of the of my portion. Um but that
was at the very end of the first performance. Just kind of neat. I had to uh I had to go into the auditorium last Friday and they were practicing and it's amazing how comfortable they are and Mr. Strike said they're so enthusiastic and
so comfortable up there that you wouldn't think that they would just be sixth graders. So very promising. >> Is that their teacher classroom teacher that helps them with that? Yes, it is. >> Yes. Yep. >> My daughter's in that class and she by far uh says it's her favorite class. So
I I'm so happy that they're doing that. It's great. Yep. It's really good. >> Yeah. So then we'll invite parent, you know, parents and grandparents who get to come in and it's a it's a small small group. I I was unable to attend the uh the session last year or last first quarter because I had a behavior thing
come up and so I'm going to make sure I get into this uh this quarter. Uh real quick there, that's just uh I wanted to highlight or I wanted to introduce the student highlights. That's what I'm calling the interview portion that you would have seen with Mr. that he did. So, this is me doing a little selfie
with the kids when we did the recording and we'll go to the three. Uh, so we've got Genevie, Sully, and Cameron. And I believe Genevie is going to be the first one up. So, go for it. Two questions each. Thank you. I have two questions for you.
Question number one, what piece of advice would you give a fifth grader if they get ready to come into sixth grade? >> Um, I say that you don't always have to like someone and you just you don't have to like you just have to kind of usually
respect you just the same as you. And another piece of advice is make things fun in your day because it really makes your day go by fast. You'll actually really enjoy. Thank you. Question number two. From what you've seen of the older kids this
year, what are you looking forward to as you move into grade seven? >> Um, um, it's probably my favorite sport and I'm just excited for um, other clubs like eventually because I really enjoy that and I think it gives you a good
balance of like opportunity and it and those clubs kind of give you a time to socialize and have fun. Thank you, Jenny. >> Hi, my name is My >> Thank you. I have two questions for you today. Question number one, what piece
of advice would you give a fifth grader as they get ready to come into >> Um, I would give them advice for um keeping in making sure their co is charged and they just have a good year. >> All right. Thank you. Question number
two. From what you've seen of the older kids this year, what are you looking forward to in grade seven? >> Um, I'm looking for more sports, more curricular stuff and clubs. >> All right. Awesome. Thank you very much. Thank you. Two questions for you today.
Question number one. What piece of advice would you give a fifth graders? >> Keep your charge at all time. >> Thank you. Question number two, from what you've seen in the older kids this year, what are you looking forward to in grade seven?
>> Abilities to different stuff. >> So, as I was talking to the to the three, um, I had to give Sully a little bit of grief. I said, I've never heard a middle schooler use the word curricular before. I can tell you have a parent in
education. Um, but they they are all just really looking forward to spreading their wings and and doing the new things that well to them it would be new but the things that they get to see the older kids do and uh it's just it's it's I love seeing the enthusiasm but I will tell you when I ask them about the piece
of advice all three of them book that the very first thing that pops out of all three of their mouths. neat way to neat way to highlight the three of them. And I did not select these. Well, I did, but what I did was I reached out to the middle school staff and I just said, "Give me give me give me a group of kids that you think would
be really good." I had no fewer than 20 kids that were recommended to me. So, I just just picked three at random. Wanted to do a good cross-section of sixth grade. So, had a lot of fun doing this. I think my next one I'm going to be highlighting ninth grade, I believe, in uh in March. >> Did these kids know the questions before
you asked them? We we had a quick debrief and then I I actually have Adam a little stand. So I just had my phone up and I said, "Let's just walk through. You can pretend that it's on and uh and so we practiced it one time." And >> they seem to have the answer right off the top. >> Yeah. We we did uh I did three takes
with one of them and two takes with one and the other one got it in one shot. So it was just it was neat. They enjoyed it and they're like, "Can we do a selfie?" I'm like, "Yeah, that." So yeah, >> any questions? Thanks. Okay. 7.14. Adam, you were up.
>> Perfect. Um, the next grade Discovery knows is fourth grade we'll do next month. You get the information just like you did ahead of time. Same format as before. Greg's going to keep helping with the the conversion of videos. So, each time, as you notice, they're getting a little better, but it's
something new and we've been well. Um we had our um elementary my first December performance with the elementary students during the school day and then we had to um the wind picked up. So we had to come back the next week and do the night
version. But as there's just a crosssection you can see there they're playing the xylophone. Um some students were picked to sing. Otherwise there was a lot of group singing but it it was a fun exciting uh day.
um it seemed to go very well and we were able to get people in and out. Um then that was followed um by the next group as you can see the next one um this was today's professional development. So
this is um the AI training led by Mr. Wheatley. Um this was their small group learning. So just like our students you can you know they're not just sitting and sit and get they were actually in small groups collaborating multidisciplinary
to see you know what they can do to bring AI work into their class and into other classes. So I think Jud could add to whatever you'd like. Uh so this is a five a five session uh training that I put together for them.
And so we're in session number four. And so we we've been examining kind of the the prejudices and biases that we all have either for or against AI and and sharing that out because I think it's important that we talk about it and try and remove a lot of the stigma because
it's here. And um you know being a former English teacher uh you'll you'll probably find if you talk to English teachers there's a quite a bit of passion about the arts and making sure that things aren't being you know just just blatantly violated when it comes to copyright and
making sure that that we're taking care of the the humanity that's that we all have and for the sake of ease and so we've had some very spirited I think would be the correct word to use discussions about it and I had everybody every group they went and they they analyze a different form of AI that can
be in use and in education and they reported out on it. And so now they're creating lesson plans so that and so they can create I told them today it's kind of like bumpers in a bowling alley. We're going to give the kids the guidance, but we have to make sure those guardrails are in place so that they
know how to use it as a tool instead of a creation piece. And um you go much more in depth than I intended to. Sorry, Adam. And what we're going to do at our last session in March is we're going to present or create and then present a
universal set of McCrae AI guidelines for the students to use so that every classroom has that agreed to set principles in place so that they know how to use them. That way we can curtail cheating and that kind of stuff that does happen. Very excited about it. It's been a labor of love and it's been
challenging at times, but the investment and the involvement that the staff has shown has been fantastic. And they so what you can also see is um in the bottom left corner you can see the English fad. So the English is
helping create a lesson with FIAD if that's how I what I was watching. >> So that you know not many people would say you know how can English and FIAD work together. So they were collaborating on that and integrating artificial intelligence in and all the
every group I missed one because I couldn't find them. they went to a classroom engaged active participation and they it wasn't like they're looking at their watches board. So, it was fun to to see that. And then the next one
you'll see is our elementary and some middle school and special ed are doing uh their they were doing their PD on letters training. So, you're going to see a much different look. Um so, you can see but same situation. and they're all actively engaged. And in the bottom
third one over, you can see the person on the floor. There's actually three people in there. That was between breaks. They're cutting out things for the classroom. There was people making sure they had their little locker stickers up. So, it was a very today, you know, people might ask what's going
on. Well, everybody's busy. Even if they had to make copies, bottom left, that's um Renee Westbrook. She had some copies and she brought her dialogue with her so she could multitask and try to make sure that she's ready for tomorrow. So, it
was a great day. A lot of um active learning that should help us with our reading. Our high school's kids are getting we're getting ready so that when they leave McCrae, they're going to be, you know, in tune with artificial intelligence the right way and then put
our staff at ease. So, those were the big ones. hands-on learning and people have taken driver's class. Um, most of them it's just sit and get. Um, but our students I went in and I watched this is one from 1994 still left. The student
never picked it up. So, John, I'm supposed to deliver this to you. Okay. You were a graduate. Oh, I mean, sorry. Trulock started this in 1994. John is a 2004 graduate. No, it's not. That was a joke. There's something to them if you want.
>> Yeah, you guys can see it. But when our students are driving, hopefully if they took their class here, they're going to have hand warmers, you know, gloves, a little blanket. So if you accidentally go in the ditch, if the wind blows you over, if a semi's coming, at least they
have a hands-on thing they learn in their driver's car. So, I know we looked at changing the oil, but it's just different unique things that we're getting, you know, prepared to show our students so that they're safe, courteous drivers. So, um, and you have, well, we
finished also, we had a big band concert. A lot of people came. So, we're going to look at making sure, um, getting some volunteers or and Jud's been working with the teacher to make sure we get everybody a seat because there's a lack of seats.
Well, normally it's always been just one teacher managing multiple classes by himself, but now we've known, we've identified, he's going to need some help so that the students can then go maybe to the back of the room or in the hallway and then get him up there and he
can just focus on teaching and everybody can get sat down. So, Jud's working um because that concert went very well, but we did have some people standing. People share very nice ideas. Nobody was out of line. We took those. Jud's going
to work with the teachers. So next year because this is the biggest one or going forward they have a different way of getting kids in and out so that it's a you know we got grandmas and grandpas mom and dad everybody when they come at least they can have a nice seat and see
what a nice auditorium but more just appreciate the nice music that's coming out from our students that they work hard on. Any questions? >> Did you want to bring up your comment? >> Yeah, that's basically the PSA what I was going to talk about.
>> Okay. >> Just so everybody watching can can know that there there will be a place to sit for the next concert >> unless it's sold out. >> Well, yeah. And I can even share that that that evening after the performance was done and everybody was clearing out and the kids were putting their stuff away, I already had two parents that I
was talking to. We were we were already game planning. And then I did have one parent who reached out to me via email that I responded to also. So yeah, now we're taking it serious and got a couple different options. Uh just a matter of figuring out which one's going to be best. So >> and I was there. I was standing for a
while like you know what this is a good problem to have. Like very highly attended. A lot of folks there. Kids tried hard. And part of it too is like once some people left there were open spots but then nobody wanted to like walk in >> and take them. So yeah, not ideal either
way, but but appreciate >> if you want to have a problem in school, that's all good. >> Yes, it is. >> And then we got one more thing with regular. So, you know, we do a lot with students. So, here's another student uh created. This will be tomorrow's Tik Tok. Um, so they've worked very hard on this
and they're embracing. You'll see our new banner in there. So, here we go, Greg. My middle school kids make it worth coming to work every day. I got to go to church yesterday. Um, one good thing that happened is that we were able to do
team bonding and it was really fun and we played the couch game. >> My cousins came to church with me. I got my Elsa. Okay. One good thing that happened to me recently is I got to see God's creation in a new country. I did really good on my last MCA, but my
teacher asked me to go to team. >> I found out I'm going to Chicago. >> I got on varsity this year. >> One thing that happened to me recently would be okay school stepped up at lunch. So, we're good. We're doing good
so far. >> I got to eat my favorite meal, butter noodles, for supper last night. One good thing today is that I'm wearing my new shoes I got for Christmas. >> My paycheck came out. >> One good thing that happened to me is my favorite Heer is having her first cow.
>> Today is the 67th day of school. >> Uh, one thing good that happened to me is I got an energy this morning, so I'm very energized right now. >> One good thing that happened to me was I hit a new PR power of 135 lbs.
The sixth graders have promised that they left 67 in 25. >> Spending the holidays with family. >> I got a new car. >> I found a lot of good stuff at Goodwill yesterday. Um, one good thing that happened to me recently was my mom got me noodles and company for me to eat
during lunch today. >> One good thing for me is that uh >> everything's great. God's great. Yeah. So, you know, it just highlights the the power that students can do and that hopefully that will get a lot of
views again. I mean, we've been getting a lot of, you know, good hits and Greg's good putting it on there. So, um, you know, just, you know, when you hear a student say, "I'm get invited to the Matt team," kind of just warms your heart that, you know, somebody
recognized the good work she did and she thought that's the one thing she was here. So none of that's I just they were just down there in the big part of the comments and they we made an announcement that they have a chance tomorrow and then all of a sudden the students sent me the the link and it was
all done and it was approved. We are um there might be one change. It just has the old logo but that's all that she had access to. So if she can change it great. If not we'll use the old logo and get it out tomorrow. But we wanted to show you guys this first.
Thanks, Greg. And then any questions. >> Yeah, go ahead. >> Oh, I was just going to say I was just looking at um Todd's uh update to And just just an update with all the training like how much longer do we have with the redact training? So now it's
26. So I couldn't remember this wrapping up this year or it'll go into next year. >> So So it'll continue. The elementary is finishing. So the March 3rd date that I referenced for the last part of PD for AI, that's actually the last letters training for the elementary. Okay.
>> We'll have another group going through be the high school teachers only six of them. So we will be able to bring those three days that we had that we took we captured for um for PD. We'll bring those back into the calendar as student contact days. So excited about that. But
then we'll get through the teachers. the teachers uh the high school teachers I think theirs is only about 40 hours total. It's a when you get away from the basics of reading and you go into supporting the basics they the consider that group going through then we'll be good to go. So the other part is just
that all that that cappy test and the different things that uh we're going to be doing as far as giving supports to the kids now that we'll have that reading foundation in place. Um, and then I would actually be on the lookout probably in a year or two. And it sounds like I'm kidding and I'm not, but there
I wouldn't be surprised if there's a math act that's going to be headed our way soon. So, >> working our way through it, I guess. >> Well, I was just going to say it's just fun to see kids. I know the days can be stressful, but I mean to even come up
with one positive thing every day just a good mental activity and keep uh keep track of the fact that it's not always doing. It's always >> All right. Any other questions for Adam? We'll move on. 7.2 committees. I don't
have anything. Does anybody else want to bring anything up on committees or 7.3 board discussion? The only question I have is we're still holding on the main light scenario, right? >> Yep. So, we're waiting to hear back from Providence Academy,
talk to Kim and I and I guess have some questions. We shut up some dates. We both were available and the other school district is no longer interested financially. They just can't swing it right. So hopefully soon that'll be something
that can be get your name on that. Anybody got anything else on board discussion? I just wanted to remember we got this resolution coming up. I did get a response from MSBA about it is very much
okay just to summarize those resolutions, you know, in a sentence or two if you want. And then >> yeah, just like what we have here, you don't have to read them. Um, so on to that 8.0 business items here, but we can wait till next month so
Ben can read. Have to read both. These are yours, Ben. I'm kidding. First of all, a motion to approve directing administration to make recommendations for reducing in programs and positions and the reasons therefore.
So I need a motion to app that resolution. You just read through there a little bit. >> We do this every year. >> Yeah. >> Okay. John this is this is what you go through to
decide what programs need to be enhanced or cut or move around or budget and all that stuff. All right. Those in favor of approving the resolution directing the administration to make recommendations and reduction in programs and positions say I.
>> I. Those opposed nay. It's a resolution. >> Resolution. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Resolution. We got to go around. Ben, >> yes. >> Deb, >> yes. >> Mark, yes. >> John, yes. I'm a yes as well. So, passes adopted. >> All right. 8.2 resolution accepting
donation of $200 to McCrae BPA from the relief fund and the ser city. >> Is that they're both they're both 200. Is that combined? $200 combined from those two? >> Yeah. Okay. >> It goes through the city >> city. Okay. Okay.
>> All right. So, that was 2750 to McCrae Tennis from the Dober relief fund and 35,000 from the football boosters club toward the storage shed in the new athletic complex. Thank you to them. All right. Uh those who are in favor,
>> we need a motion. I missed the lines. Sorry. You're right. That's okay. I'll make a motion to accept those donations. Is there a second? All right. Uh, those in favor, let's go around. Ben, >> yes. >> Mark, yes. >> John, yes.
>> Yes. >> Yes. As well. So, thanks. Thank you to those as well. >> All right. >> Sure. >> Monday, we have the new plaque band. I don't know what it'll be. by the con.
>> Oh, is that going to be installed? >> Yeah, they're going to do it Monday when there's no students here. >> No, no TV yet. But that'll be up. So, that was part of I know we've talked about that donation, but that one is >> okay.
>> Nice job coordinating that. >> Right. Did we already have that one? Okay. So, it's not a few months. >> So, is there a a video component that goes with it that's not going to be ready yet? um the branding company or marketing company just wanted to put it up first
because there's like a vinyl sheet and then once that's up then we'll be able to install like an outlet box and then a TV screen to go over so there's not hanging or anything. >> Oh, okay. They wanted to have they wanted to wait to put an outlet in until after they had their stuff.
>> And then once that's all done, we'll work with Hometown Electric to wire box >> because it's not just a board, it's like the whole wall. There's there's some changes to it. It'll look really good. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Yep. Thanks for all the work. >> And then we met with Terren Club with
donations. So, they're going to start getting you their donations for what's coming next month. we should know what's coming the rest of the year for their donations and then next fall >> they're going to say here's what we'd like to do so you know we're going to buy this much money in books we want to
bring in these fund so you can say accept them ahead of time so if there was a concern then we could say there's a concern here can you reallocate that money here that way that they don't spend the money and then we say no >> okay
>> so that way just more clear and they were great we It's a heads up. All right. The meetings and workshops are listed there. 9.0. Let's see. Oh, we're down to adjournment. I need a motion.
>> John second. I'll second. >> All right. Say I made What is it? Six. >> Thank you everybody. >> Good. Great. Yeah. Yeah. Nice. Easy
start to the year. Oh, so the music we've done.