December 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Presentation of Truth in Taxation information.

3.1. Consider certifying levy for 2021-2022 at $3,858,662.00.

4. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

5. Construction:

5.1. Elementary School (EGE) Construction Progress Update – Current Field Photos as of Thursday 10 DEC 2020.   

5.2. Rock Ridge High School (RRHS) Construction Progress Update – Current Field Photos as of Thursday 10 DEC 2020. 

5.3. Virginia Elementary School (VES) - Milestone Schedule Update.

5.4. Future VEG Campus Demolition (VEGD) – Draft Milestone Schedule.

6. Board Vacancy:

6.1. Consider candidate recommendation to fill the vacant board director position.

7. Consent Agenda:

7.1. Approval of November 9, 2020 regular meeting minutes.

7.2. Approval of November 12, 2020 Special Meeting minutes.

7.3. Approval of November 23, 2020 Special Meeting minutes.

7.4. Approval of November 23, 2020 regular meeting minutes.

7.5. Payment of the bills.

7.6. Approval of revision on the Eveleth-Gilber 2020-21 school calendar.

7.7. Approval of overload for Mathew Stephens for English 10, Quarter 2, Block 3 effective November 10, 2020 through January 22, 2021. 

7.8. Approval of hire of Melissa Lautigar for the Professional Learning Community Coordinator (Elementary 3-6) position for the 2020-21 school year.

7.9. Approval of hire of Jack Gritzmacher for the Head Speech Coach position for the 2020-21 school year.

7.10. Approval of hire of Jason Ness for the Assistant Speech Coach position for the the 2020-21 school year.

7.11. Approval of hire of Chris Chad for the Junior High Speech Coach position for the the 2020-21 school year. 

7.12. Approval of hire of Abby Korte for the 7-12 English Teacher position (1.0 FTE) at Eveleth-Gilbert Senior High School effective January 25, 2021.

7.13. Approval of hire of Tyler Wallner for the Junior High Assistant Wrestling Coach position effective December 21, 2020. 

7.14. Approval of hire of Mike Williams for the Junior High - 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach position effective December 21, 2020. 

7.15. Approval of hire of Maria Krebsbach for the Junior High - 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach position effective December 21, 2020. 

7.16. Amend start date for Para Educator, Hayley Christianson from November 2, 2020 to November 3, 2020. 

7.17. Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $750.00 from Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association for the purchase of a Tormach xsTECH Router to be used in the Industrial Technology courses.

7.18. Acceptance of donation from the Soroptimist International Club of Virginia in the amount of $200.00 for the purchase of female personal products for our school.

7.19. Acceptance of donation from John and Susan Pearsall in the amount of $50.00 to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign.

7.20. Acceptance of donation from Ross Carlson in the amount of $250.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.21. Acceptance of donation from William and Beth Spelts in the amount of $100.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.22. Acceptance of donation from John Babiracki in the amount of $200.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.23. Acceptance of donation from the Eveleth Elks Lodge in the amount of $500.00 to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign.

7.24. Acceptance of donation from Joe Babiracki in the amount of $500.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.25. Acceptance of donation from Julie Smolich in the amount of $2,500.00 for the purchase of the main scoreboard in the Rock Ridge High School gymnasium.

7.26. Acceptance of donation from Murray and Kaye Anderson in the amount of $10,000.00 for the purchase of weight room equipment for the Rock Ridge High School weight room.

7.27. Acceptance of donation from Erika Bauman in the amount of $25.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.28. Acceptance of donation from Taylor Friedlander in the amount of $100.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.29. Acceptance of donation from Talia Mikolich in the amount of $100.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.30. Acceptance of donation from Lindsay Engel in the amount of $50.00 for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

7.31. Approval of removing Jeff Carey as the signee on the Franklin Elementary activities account and replacing with Angie Williams as the signee. 

7.32. Approval of removing Laura Tassoni as the signee on the Eveleth-Gilbert High School activities account and replacing with Stacy Buatala as the signee. 

7.33. Approval of lane change for Jill Clennon from MA+10 to MA+18.

7.34. Approval of legislative leave of absence for Elementary Teacher, Julie Sandstede effective January 4, 2021 through June 4, 2021.

8. Reports:

8.1. Roosevelt Elementary School Principal.

8.2. Curriculum update.

8.3. Superintendent.

9. Administration Items:

9.1. Consider Work Authorization Form #16 - Food Service.

9.2. Consider Work Authorization Form #17 – Acoustical Consultant. 

9.3. Consider Work Authorization Form #18 – Technology Consultant. 

9.4. Consider Naming Rights Agreement between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Frandsen Bank & Trust.

9.5. Consider Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for School District Elections Not Held On The Day Of A Statewide Election.

9.6. Consider proposal from John Jenson for consulting services for naming the two, new elementary schools.

9.7. Consider ARCC ballot - December 2020 Election.

9.8. Consider ballot for RAMS Executive Board election.

9.9. Consider whether or not to cancel the scheduled Monday, December 28, 2020 regular board meeting.

10. Policies - Third and Final Reading:

10.1. 203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting

10.2. Policy 206 Public Participation In School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons At School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations

10.3. 425 Staff Development

10.4. 528 Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination

10.5. 534 Unpaid Meal Charges

11. Policies - First Reading

11.1. Policy 404 Employment Background Checks

11.2. 503 Student Attendance

11.3. 506 Student Discipline

11.4. Policy 607 Organization of Grade Levels

11.5. 613 Graduation Requirements

11.6. 616 School District System Accountability

11.7. 618 Assessment of Student Achievement

11.8. 620 Credit For Learning

11.9. 623 Mandatory Summer School Instruction

11.10. 714 Fund Balances

12. Unfinished Business.

13. Meeting Announcements:

13.1. (TBT) The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Spectrum Health Building, 1405 Progress Parkway.

14. Adjournment.