March 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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Members Present: ____A Harder, _____ K Stenberg, _____ B Ignaszewski, _____P Kern, _____ SA Wahl, _____J Melby, _____ B Kuznia
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3. Approve Agenda
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Recommendation to add items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators. Motion by ______, seconded by ______, to approve the agenda as submitted/amended. |
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4. Citizen Comments
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All speakers are asked to complete the Listening Session Sign-in Form including as much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one is available. This is an opportunity for the Board to listen, the Board will not engage in dialogue. As a general rule, the Board will not comment on or respond to any comments made by speakers. Please do not include names of Greenbush Middle River School students, employees or representatives, their title, or location in your remarks for your own legal protection and the legal rights of students and staff.
Each speaker will have five (5) minutes to speak: speakers may not roll their time to another speaker. Speakers will be timed and are asked to complete their comments in this time frame. Board members may ask questions if needed. Please begin your presentation by stating your name and topic only. In the spirit of fairness to all participants, we request that you respect the format above. Thank you for taking the time today to attend this meeting and share your concerns and suggestions. |
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5. Action on Previous Minutes
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Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2024 regular board meeting as presented/amended.
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6. Business Services
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Documentation on table 1/2 hour prior to regular meeting. March audit committee: B Ignaszewski, A Harder |
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6.1. Pay Claims
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Suggested board action: Motion by _____, seconded by ______ to approve payments of bills; check #______ through #______ for a total of $______ and purchasing card electronic payments dated _______ and electronic fund transfers as submitted.
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6.2. Treasurer's Report
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GREENBUSH MIDDLE RIVER SCHOOLS TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MONTH OF February, 2024
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6.3. Budget to Actual Expenditure Report
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Informational Item 01 General Fund 02 Food Service 04 Community Service 07 Debt Redemption 08 Scholarship Fund 09 Student Activities
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7. Reports & Information
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7.1. Boards & Committees
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Committee/Board representative reports such as: 1. NWRIC 2. GMRTC Joint Powers Board 3. BGMR Sports Board 4. Other Board Committees |
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7.2. Principal
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7.3. Superintendent
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Items to include, but not limited to:
a. Audrey Gust, FCCLA Presentation b. Legislative Update |
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8. Action Items
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8.1. FCCLA Field Trip Request
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Recommended board action: Motion by ______, seconded by _____, to approve the FCCLA Field Trip to FCCLA State Conference in Minneapolis April 5-9, 2024.
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8.2. Accept Gifts & Donations
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Gifts/donations for the month of March 2024. Suggested board action: Motion by ______, seconded by ______ to accept with gratitude the following gifts and donations: - $400.00 Oren's Parts Inc to FIRST Robotics - $100.00 Anonymous Donations to One Act/Drama - $25.00 Oren & Jina Lund to Wrestling In Memory of Beatrice Dvergsten - $3,000.00 NW MN Arts Council - Artist Residency Grant |
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8.3. Personnel
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8.3.a. Approve Hire: Social Worker
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Suggested Board Action: Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve the hire of DeeDee Stenberg as k-12 social worker effective for the 2024-2025 school year.
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8.3.b. Approve Separation: Becky Solberg
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Suggested Board Action: Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve employment termination of Becky Solberg, effective March 18, 2024.
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8.3.c. Teacher(s) recommended for tenure & continuing contract
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A licensed teacher acquires tenure in a Minnesota school district after three consecutive years of service in a Minnesota school district , or after one year of service in a Minnesota district if the teacher had already acquired tenure in another Minnesota district. The school board may terminate a non-tenure teacher at the end of any school year if the teacher had not already acquired tenure in the school district.
Teacher tenure is most important because it provides certain employment protections and recall rights in the event a teacher is placed on Unrequested Leave of Absence (ULA) in accordance with MN Statutes and the working Agreement between the GMR School District and GMR-Education Association. |
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8.3.c.a. Tenure Recommendation: Brittany Burkel
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The School Administration recommends approval of teacher tenure for Science and health sciences teacher Brittany Burkel at her current .5 FTE.
Suggested Board Action: Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve tenure and continuing contract to Brittany Burkel at .5 FTE. |
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8.3.c.b. Tenure Recommendation: Samantha Alme
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The School Administration recommends approval of teacher tenure for Grade 1 teacher Samantha Alme at her current 1.0 FTE.
Suggested Board Action: Motion by _____, seconded by _____ to approve tenure and continuing contract to Samantha Alme at 1.0 FTE. |
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8.3.c.c. Continuing Contract Recommendation: John Moore
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John Moore is teaching with a Tier 2 license which does not qualify for continuing contract status or probationary status, and does not need to be reposted. Suggested Board Action: Motion by _____, seconded by _____, to approve continuing contract with John Moore as a Tier 2 teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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8.4. Approve New Title I Teacher Position
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The purpose of Title I federal funds is to raise the achievement of students not meeting standards in schools with high percentages of low-income children. Schools apply for and qualify for varying funding amounts based on student enrollment and poverty levels. The district has historically used these funds to deliver academic support though paraprofessionals. The administration recommends changing this instructional delivery model from paraprofessionals to a licensed teacher.
Suggested Board Action: Motion by ____, seconded by ____, to approve a new Title I teaching position for the 2024-2025 school year and to use applicable Title funds to support this teaching position. |
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8.5. Budget Reduction Plan / Approval Revised FY24 Budget
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Suggested Board Action: Motion by ____, seconded by _____ to approve the revised Fiscal Year '24 Budget as presented.
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9. Future Meetings & Information
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10. Adjourn
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Motion by ______, seconded by _____ to adjourn.
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