April 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

4. Consent Agenda:

4.1. Approval of March 22, 2021 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Payment of the bills.

4.3. Approval of unpaid leave of absence for Julie Lindeman effective April 1, 2021 through April 8, 2021.

4.4. Approval of unpaid leave of absence for Tracie Birchem effective approximately April 21, 2021 through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

4.5. Approval of request to rescind the leave of absence for Maxine Perko effective March 22, 2021. 

4.6. Acceptance of resignation of Dean Edstrom from the Head Boys' Tennis Coach (EG) position effective March 18, 2021. 

4.7. Acceptance of resignation of Dan Berry from the Assistant Boys' Tennis Coach (EG) position effective March 22, 2021.

4.8. Acceptance of resignation of Mark Heitzman from the Custodian/Bus Driver position effective April 9, 2021.

4.9. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Kathleen Pernu from the Para Educator position effective June 3, 2021.

4.10. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Mary Peterson from the Para Educator position effiective June 3, 2021.

4.11. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Rick Wilson from the Secondary Teacher position effective January 31, 2022.

4.12. Approval of hire of Orion Dagen-Goodsky for the Elementary Academic Advisor - Indian Education position effective April 13, 2021.

4.13. Approval of hire of David Fyre for the Industrial Technology Teacher position for the 2021-2022 school year (effective date to be determined after the approval of the 2021-22 school calendar).

4.14. Approval of hire of Jessica Kralich for the Assistant Boys' Tennis Coach position for the 2020-2021 season. 

4.15. Approval of hire of Riley Dishneau-Jacobson for the Assistant Girls' Track Coach position for the 2020-2021 season.

4.16. Approval of hire of Dave Taus for the Junior High Track Coach position for the 2020-2021 season.

4.17. Approval of hire of Robert Niemi for the 7th Grade Softball Coach position for the 2020-2021 season. 

4.18. Approval of hire of Jason Teragawa for the Junior High Boys' Golf Coach position for the 2020-2021 season.

4.19. Approval of hire of Sean Streier for the Rock Ridge Head Football Co-Coach for the 2021-2022 season effective August 16, 2021.

4.20. Approval of 2020-2021 spring coaches for VHS. 

4.21. Approval of extra work assignment "Teacher Leaders" for the following teachers: Ann Tieberg, Anita Tyminski, Nichole Reid, Tammy Erven, and Dawn Koski for 2020-2021.

4.22. Approval of extra work assignment for Natalie Belt as the Nelle Shean Track and Field Day Advisor for 2020-2021.

4.23. Approval of lane change for Bryan Carey from BA to BA+20.

4.24. Acceptance of grant provided by Michelle and Bill Welch Charitable Fund to the Robotics Program in the amount of $1,000.00.

4.25. Acknowledgement of correction to donation accepted at the March 22, 2021 regular meeting - $250 donation to the swimming scoreboard project in memory of Gordy Robby from the Gordy Robby Scholarship Fund.

4.26. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Steve Kerzie Legacy Fund from Stan and Anna Rae Zaletel in the amount of $200.00. 

4.27. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Steve Kerzie Legacy Fund from Dr. Luke and Megan Hafdahl in the amount of $500.00.

4.28. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Steve Kerzie Legacy Fund from Mark and Jodee Wirtanen in the amount of $1,000.00.

4.29. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign from Bob Intihar in the amount of $5,000.00 to be used toward the indoor playground project in memory of Patty (Krog) Intihar.

4.30. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Steve Kerzie Legacy Fund from James Milanovich in the amount of $100.00.

4.31. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign from John and Pat Gunderson in the amount of $100.00 to be used for the Fabish Locker Room in honor of former Virginia coach, Frank Fabish.

4.32. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign from Amy Lupich in the amount of $500.00 to be used for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard in honor of the 1987 Virginia Swim Team.

4.33. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign from Tom Hafdahl and Deanna Kerzie in the amount of $500.00 to be used for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard in the Rock Ridge High School Aquatic Center.

4.34. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign from Kraig Goodman in the amount of $50.00 to be used for the purchase of a swimming scoreboard in the Rock Ridge High School Aquatic Center.

4.35. Acceptance of donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign from Allison Kreibich in the amount of $4,500.00 to be used for the purchase of the varsity baseball scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

5. Reports / Recognition:

5.1. Recognition of the Eveleth-Gilbert Boys' Basketball Team as the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association Team Academic State Champions.

5.2. Parkview Learning Center Principal's Report.

5.3. Fundraising update.

5.4. Presentation of possible new elementary school names and logos. 

5.5. Superintendent.

5.5.1. Activities plan update.

5.5.2. Attendance boundary survey update.

5.5.3. Summer school update.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider Resolution (#21-031) Accepting Monetary, Property, Goods, or Services Donation - Phil and Mary Troutwine ($30,000). 

6.2. Consider acceptance of Purchase Agreement between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Dave Johnson for property listed at 504 4th St S, Virginia, MN.

7. Closed Session for preliminary consideration of allegations against an individual who is subject to the Board’s Authority pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 2(b).

7.1. Possible action based on the topics discussed in closed session.

8. Unfinished Business.

9. Meeting Announcements:

9.1. Next regular meeting will be held Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM at the Spectrum Health Building.

10. Adjournment.