January 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Organizational Meeting *Ryan Hubbard Attending from Hillside Village, Carr 968, Edificio Caracoles, Apt C - PH-1, Rio Grande, PR

Description:  1.  Attached is the process for the First Monday in January meeting.  In addition, dates with meeting restrictions are attached.  These were utilized in creating agenda items and documents for this meeting.
2. We will soon be beginning assessment season. While we do a variety of assessments throughout the year, MCA's begin in March and go through May. The assessment calendar can be accessed here. 
3. Please let me know of any legislative items you would like to discuss for our February meeting. We will have MSBA's platform that was provided by the delegate assembly by that meeting as well. Additionally, let me know if you would like to attend the MSBA Day at the Capitol which is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025.
4.  Resource Training and Solutions is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors.  There are currently 3 open seats. The term for these positions is April 2025 through March 2029.  Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding July) at 12:00 pm at RT&S.  Nominations are due on January 31.  See the attached documents for more information.
 

Description:  Assignments for 2024 are attached for reference.

Description:  I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski and I recommend continuing with Sherburne State Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Assets Fund, and PMA/MN Trust as District Depositories for 2025.

Description:  Kevin Januszewski and I recommend continuing with Bergan KDV, LTD as the district auditors for FY 25.  The quote from Bergan KDV is $29,750 for 2024 and $31,250 for 2025.

Description:  I recommend continuing with Kennedy and Graven as the school district's Legal Counsel.

Description:  I recommend continuing with the Patriot News as the official district newspaper.

Description:  Jan 6
Feb 3
Mar 3
April 7
May 5
June 2
July 7
Aug 4
Sept 8
Oct 6
Nov 13 (accommodate election on 11/4, if needed)
Dec 1

Description:  I recommend the Board of Education to authorize the Superintendent and Business Manager to conduct electronic fund transfers on behalf of the district per MN Statute 471.38, Subd. 3, and 3a.

Description:  I recommend approving authority to Transportation Director to schedule routes, establish bus stops, and discretion in control and discipline of school children with school district administration per MN State Statute 123B.88

Description:  I recommend approving the IAQ Plan Per Min. Stat. § 123B.595.  The school board must approve the indoor air quality plan annually

Description:  Policy 706 Acceptance of Gifts permits the school board to accept donations or gifts under the terms of the policy.  I recommend accepting the gifts as described in the enclosure.  Thank you to those who have donated to our schools and students. 

Description:  $50 per regular meeting, $175 per mediation meeting, and $80 for all-day meetings over 4 hours.  In addition, the annual Chair stipend is $250 and the annual Clerk stipend is $150.