October 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order by Chairman.

2. Pledge

3. Roll Call by Clerk.

4. Approve Agenda 

5. Consider consent agenda, revise and remove as needed.

5.a. Correction and approval of Minutes of Regular meeting of September 23, 2024 and Special meeting of October 22, 2024.

5.b. Consideration of Claims and Accounts:

5.b.1. Approve the September 2024 bills in the amount of $1,638,696.83
This total includes: 

a.        General Fund:                                               $612,058.65
  
b.         Food Service Fund:                                      $15,233.19 

c.         Transportation Fund:                                     $25,432.60

d.         Community Service Fund:                            $18,559.98

e.         Capital Expenditure Fund:                            $30,438.76

f.          Construction Fund:                                        $936,973.65

g.         Debt Service Fund:                                        $_____

h.         Scholarship Fund:                                          $_____

5.b.2. Review current bills through October 10, 2024, presented for payment in
the amount of $224,125.55.

5.b.3. Review investments and wire transfers:  

            Investments: No changes 

            Financial                       Purchase                            Maturity       Interest   
            Institution                         Date            Amount          Date             Rate                                                             

                       

5.b.4. Approve the September, 2024 receipts in the amount of $437,183.56

This total includes: 

            a.         General Fund:                                                $392,913.91
                                                                                       
            b.         Food Service Fund:                                        $25.00

            c.         Transportation Fund:                                       $_____

            d.         Community Service Fund:                              $27,683.38

            e.         Capital Expenditure Fund:                              $2,141.62
 
            f.         Debt Service Fund:                                          $14,419.65     

5.c. Recognitions

5.c.1. Approve the resolution accepting gifts/donations to Hill City School: 
Whereas the following; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Hill City District 2, Hill City, and State of Minnesota as follows: Hill City School-District 2 School Board does hereby accept the following gifts/donations:

• Hill City Thrift Store - $500 for the PBIS program

5.c.2. Recognize the resignations of Lyndsay Quinn-Potter as paraprofessional and Austin Dunham as JH boys basketball coach. Thank you, Lyndsay and Austin for your time here at Hill City. 

5.c.3. 2024 Homecoming was a success. Thank you to Mrs. Holm and SWARM for all their hard work putting together a fun week.

5.c.4. As Principal Appreciation Month comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Erickson and Mr. Torgerson for their unwavering dedication and leadership. Your commitment to our students and staff makes a significant difference in our school community. Thank you for inspiring us every day!

5.d. (open for consent items)

6. Comments and requests from visitors

6.a. Brendon Gould

7. Committees and Reports:

7.a. Curriculum Committee: See attached

7.b. Policy Committee: 

7.c. School and Community Health Committee 

7.d. Fitness Center Committee

7.e. Safety Committee

7.f. American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)

7.g. Negotiations Committee

7.h. Transportation Report

7.i. Community Education Report: See attached

7.j. Early Childhood Report

7.k. Director of Finances and Operations Report

7.l. Principal's Report: See attached

7.m. Superintendent's Report: See attached
 

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.a. Approve the final HCUE and AFSCME seniority lists for the 2024-2025 school year with corrections.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.a. Discuss and make a ruling regarding the grievance hearing. 

9.b. Approve MOU with Aitkin County Health

9.c. Adopt the 2024-2025 MSHSL Resolution

9.d. Approve to increase the fitness center rates to $100/year per individual and $150/year per family.  New rates to be payable upon renewal.

9.e. Approve fundraisers and fundraising calendar for 2024-2025

9.f. Set a Special Board Meeting Date and Time to Canvass the General Election results (Nov. 8-15, 2024. Cannot be held on Nov. 11, Veteran's Day)

9.g. Discuss the Superintendent evaluation process and implementation. 

9.h. Meetings to be Attended and Meetings Attended.

9.h.1. Upcoming MSBA Trainings and Conferences: Please notify Stacey if you are interested in attending any of the following:
Phase I - School Board Basics
~ Virtual dates December 4th & 5th 6-9pm and 6th 9am-noon.
~ In person Jan. 14th 6-9pm at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis.
Phase II - Leadership Foundations- School Finance and Management
~ Virtual 2 part session - Part A 6-9 pm on Dec 11th, Part B 6-9pm on Dec 18th
2025 Leadership Conference January 16th & 17th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
 

9.h.2. Fitness Center Committee meeting Dec. 16th 5pm 

9.h.3. Next Regular Board meeting: November 25, 2024.

10. Adjourn

11. Respectfully Submitted,




Joell Miranda, Clerk