March 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Mission Statement "Educate and inspire all learners to reach their full potential."

4. Adoption of Agenda

5. Recognitions    

5.1. Congratulations to the third grade class for the difference they made in the lives of some U.S. servicemen over the holidays. They recently received a package from the servicemen that contained an American flag that was flown aboard a UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopter in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan with a Task Force Eagle Assault Crew in the face of hostile enemy while supporting the United States of America and Coalition Forces.

5.2. Congratulations to Meg Myers, Savannah Brinson and Kayleigh Horn for earning a superior rating on their vocal trio at the MSHSL music contest on March 5 and to Meg and Kayleigh the the superior rating on the duet. Thanks to all the students who participated for their hard work and for showing their Eagle pride.

5.3. Congratulations to the boys basketball team for winning the Minnesota Coaches Association Team Academic Section Championship. 

5.4. Congratulations to Alynza Welk and Kayleigh Horn for advancing to state for History Competition. They will be competing on Saturday May 4, 2019 at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. Also, congratulations to Addison Johnson and Landon White for earning honorable mention at the regional competition. 

6. Audience Recognition (Persons interested in addressing the School Board must fill out a speaker card before the meeting)

7. Consent items

7.1. Approve meeting minutes
   •  Regular Board Meeting, February 11, 2019

7.2. Approve February Bills and Treasurer's Report

7.3. Approve overnight field trip for band students on March 21 -22, 2019 in Duluth for the Jazz Band Festival

7.4. Approve overnight field trips for Quiz Bowl on April 4, 2019 in International Falls and Cloquet on May 8, 2019

7.5. Approve request to hold prom off site at The Chase in Walker, and post prom at Three Bear Lodge Waterpark in Baxter on May 11

7.6. 1st reading of Revised District Policy 701 - Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget

7.7. Approve review of District Policy 701.1 - Modification of School District Budget with change only to legal reference

7.8. Approve review of District Policies 720, 703, and 706 with no changes

7.9. Approve review of District Policy 705 - Investments with just minor changes

7.10. 1st reading of Revised District Policy 707 - Transportation of Public School Students

7.11. 1st reading of revised Executive Secretary job description

7.12. 2nd reading and approval of revised Mechanic/Transportation Supervisor job description

7.13. Approve resolution accepting gifts/donations to Northland Community Schools

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GIFTS/DONATIONS to NORTHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 118 WHEREAS the following; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Northland Community School ISD No. 118, Remer, and State of Minnesota as follows:
The Northland Community School ISD 118 School Board does hereby accepts the following donations:
• A theatrical spotlight was donated in memory of Carol Kline by her family, to be used at sporting events and other school-related special events. Carol was a Longville High School part of the class of 1953, Carol's children were all Northland High School graduates as were some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
* $10,000 for the Joseph and Irene Maertens Scholarship

8. Reports

8.1. Principal's Report

8.2. Assistant Principal

8.3. Facilities Report

8.4. Community Ed Report

8.5. Activities Report

8.6. Indian Education Report

9. Superintendent Report

10. Old Business

10.1. Approve 2019-20 calendar corrections

11. New Business

11.1. Interview candidate for interim school board member

11.2. Approve Resolution Filling School Board Vacancy by Appointment
            WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of school board member with a term expiring the
first Monday in January, 2023 and
            WHEREAS, the vacancy occurred more than ninety (90) days prior to the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November in the year the vacancy occurred and prior
to the fourth year of the vacant term;
            NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.118, State of Minnesota, as follows:
            Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b, (name)_____________________ is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy and to serve until a successor is elected and qualified.  The appointment shall be effective thirty (30) days after the adoption of this resolution unless a
valid petition to reject the appointee is filed with the school district clerk pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b(b) within that thirty (30) day time period.

11.3. Approve Strategic Plan objectives with action steps

11.4. 2018-19 Fiscal Budget Review

11.5. Approve A & I (Achievement & Integration) grant application for 2019-20

12. Personnel

12.1. Approve the hire of Roderick Knight as bus driver at step one of the salary schedule in the master agreement with RLMSEA, effective February 1, 2019.

12.2. Approve hire of Krystal Murphy as Assistant Softball Coach for the 2019 season

12.3. Accept the resignation of Stacey Wake as Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective immediately.

12.4. Accept the resignation of Brittany Barutt, teacher at Little Sand, effective June 6, 2019

13. Correspondence

13.1. Letter from MSBA

14. Next Meeting Dates:
     • Policy Committee, March 12, 10:00 a.m.
     • Policy Committee, April 9, 10:00 a.m.
     • Regular Board Meeting, April 24, 5:30 p.m.  

15. Other School Business Which Can Legally Be Brought Before the Board

16. Adjournment