Public Meeting Agenda: August 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order at __:___ P.M.

2. Roll Call

2.1. Roll Call: Thor Didrikson, Neal Vatnsdal, Pete Kvien, Jodee Haugen, Heather Magnusson, David Simmons

2.2. Administration: Tom Jerome

3. Listening Session

4. Approval of Agenda

4.1. A motion was made by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the agenda of the August 18th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting as presented/amended.

5. Minutes

5.1. A motion was made by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the preceding regular meeting of July 16th, 2025.

Attachments: (1)

Minutes July 16 2025

8/15/2025 at 1:09 PM

6. Business Services

6.1. A motion was made by ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills based on review by the Audit Committee (Magnusson, Vatnsdal) in the amount of $1,244,471.75 .

Attachments: (1)

Check Register August Board Meeting 2025

8/15/2025 at 11:17 AM

7. Reports

7.1. Listening Session

7.2. Polaris Industries Student Design Challenge: Jason Cummings, Keith Severson

Description:

Recap of the 2024-2025 Polaris Industries and Roseau Collaboration
Polaris Support
2025-2026 Student Design Challenge

Attachments: (1)

Student Design Challenge

8/15/2025 at 2:51 PM

7.3. Building and Grounds Supervisor : Aaron Rose

7.4. Responsive Classroom Training: Elementary Principal Mr. Lingen

Elementary Teacher Mrs. Peterson

7.5. LifeCare Medical Center : Paula Hedlund

Description:

Behavioral Health Services in Roseau Public School
Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS)
- Individual skills training
- Group skills training
- Individual psychotherapy
Eligibility requirements to receive services discussion

Attachments: (1)

CTSS Referral Form (example)

8/15/2025 at 3:37 PM

8. Communications

8.1. Superintendent

8.1.a. Roseau School District Enrollment

Description:

Roseau School District reported enrollment as of August 14th 2025
K-6 =
7-12 = 525
K-12 total enrollment :
PK =
*see attached document

Attachments: (1)

Enrollment August 2025

8/15/2025 at 3:59 PM

8.1.b. Staffing Update

Description:

*In the process of identifying interview candidates for the Bookkeeper position
seeking paraprofessionals

8.1.c. Roseau School District Open House

Description:

August 27th , 2025
5:00-7:30
Teachers will be available to meet with students and families.
Ice Cream Sundaes will be available.
Transportation Director will be available at open house.
- To answer questions regarding the transportation needs of our students/families
- Clarify bus route/driver information
- Seek applicants for bus driver positions.

8.1.d. Implementation of Benchmark Advanced Elementary Reading Curriculum 2025-2026 academic year

Description:

Benchmark Advanced
The K-6 reading curriculum was researched and recommended by the Reading Committee.
Curriculum includes TIER 2 and TIER 3 Interventions.
Adrienne Eickman, Regional Literacy Lead, will visit classrooms on designated dates to assist in the transition to implementation of reading instruction techniques based on the Science of Reading .
- September 25 and October 21st

8.1.e. English Language Arts Curriculum (Pilot) 2025-2026 academic year

Description:

7th, 8th and 9th grade
Laugen (7th), Kvien (8) and Wensloff (9th)
HMH Reading Curriculum

8.1.f. Minnesota School Safety Center

Description:

Representatives (Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Minnesota will direct the assessment as well as review the existing Roseau School District Crisis Plan.
Law Enforcement Officials will assist in Facility Emergency Response Assessment
Representatives will include but are not limited to the following:
City of Roseau Police Department
Roseau County Sheriff's Department
Border Patrol
Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Roseau County : Rich Gross
Board Member Pete Kvien served as original point of contact for Roseau County Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Rich Gross

8.1.g. Capital Projects Update

Description:

New theater stage curtains and skirting have been installed.
Bids are being obtained for potential roof replacement above the theater, fitness center and nearby adjacent areas (July 1, 2026).
Rams Sports Center has undergone the following repairs:
- Sanding / sandblasting, scraping, cleaning and painting of the "store front" (exterior doors, entryway, lobby, railings)
- All interior doors in the lobby, bathrooms as well as four locker rooms in the main rink.
- Repairs to damaged walls, painting of interior walls around the rink.
- High School locker rooms.
- Installation of new plumbing and water lines in the High School locker rooms.

8.1.h. Youth Skills Training Grant

Description: *See attached

Attachments: (3)

Senator Mark Johnson

8/15/2025 at 4:03 PM
YST Application

8/18/2025 at 4:14 PM
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8/18/2025 at 4:22 PM

8.1.i. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

Description:

Roseau School District has been awarded a $20,000.00 scholarship to offset tuition expenses for attending Wolf Ridge.
Scholarship is made possible through the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
Superintendent Jerome submitted grant on behalf of the Roseau School District.
*see attached award letter

Attachments: (1)

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8/18/2025 at 4:12 PM

9. Principal Report

9.1. Principal Report

Description: High School Principal:

Student Schedules
MacBook Distribution
7th Grade Orientation
Cell Phone Procedures
Community Education Hall of Fame

Elementary School Principal:

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports training
Classroom Teacher Reveal

Director Report
Special Education Director Przekwas:

Paraprofessional Handbook (see attached)
Paraprofessional Training :
- Paraprofessional Training
EduClimber
Special Education Teacher Training

Attachments: (1)

25 - 26 Roseau Paraprofessional handbook

8/18/2025 at 4:38 PM

10. Upcoming Board Meetings

11. Proposed Resolutions August 18th, 2025

11.1. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 authorizes administration to approve bid from _______________ for milk provider during the 2025-2026 academic year.

11.2. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 authorizes administration to approve bid from _______________ for bread provider during the 2025-2026 academic year.

11.3. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the resignation of the following individuals:
Janell Kofstad : Food Service
Lelia Johnson : Paraprofessional
Mandy Trangsrud : Paraprofessional
Ashley Sullivan : Paraprofessional
Andrea Sprabary : Boookkeeper

11.4. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the hiring of the following individuals:
Denielle Drown-Reed : Paraprofessional
Kathy Wensloff : Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher*
Stacy Moser : Paraprofessional
Calli Westrum : FACS Teacher*
Karen Engevik : Special Education Teacher
Melissa Shepherd : Paraprofessional
Cindy Mork : Paraprofessional
Geri Bourman : Cook
*Pending acquisition of required license.

12. Adjournment

Description: Motion__________________ Second____________________

August 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM - Regular Meeting

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