June 13, 2022 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 May 19, 2022 working session minutes.

4.2. Approval of May 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes.

4.3. Payment of the bills.

4.4. Approval of Matt Krage and Samantha Krage as the WEB Leader positions (VHS) with a stipend of $1,911 each for the 2021-2022 school year.

4.5. Approval of Elisa Boe as PLC Coordinator (High School 7-12) with a stipend of $694.00 (pro-rated due to a later start date) for the 2021-2022 school year.

4.6. Approval of hire of Ellen Ebben for the Summer School PreK Teacher position at a rate of $31.00/hour (Rock Ridge Summer School rate) effective June 6, 2022 through July 1, 2022.

4.7. Approval of Para Educators for the Extended School Year positions at a rate of $18.47/hour for the following dates: June 14-16, June 21-23, July 12-14, July 19-21, August 9-11, and August 16-18: Jill Mavec, Shannon Schmidtke*, Kimberly Bjork, Cynthia Ray, Brandi Stromberg*, Sheila Anderson, Melissa Slavich, Cindy Kujala*, Katie Anderson*, Stephanie Strand, Jen Dincau, Carrie Erickson, Kim Mattila, Mindy Stanaway, Lisa Marchetti, RN (hired through students home health care company). Substitutes if needed: Beth Anderson, Deb Koski (after July 1^st).

4.8. Approval of transfer of Elisa Boe to the School Counselor position (EGHS) effective (BA Step 7 based on the old Eveleth-Gilbert contract according to the new Rock Ridge contract) August 30, 2022.

4.9. Approval of transfer of Karlene Leseman for the 0.5 STEAM and 0.5 Special Education Teacher position effective August 30, 2022.

4.10. Approval of hire of Benjamin Norman for the 1.0 English Teacher position (EGHS) with a salary of $59,122 (MA+10 Step C - pending completion of MA degree and licensure approval by MDE) effective August 30, 2022.

4.11. Approval of hire of Emma Peterson for the Registered Nurse position (Wednesdays 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM) at a rate of $31.37/hour effective September 1, 2022.

4.12. Approval of hire of Laurie McDowell for the LPN 20-hours/week position (Roosevelt/EGHS) at a rate of $23.60/hour effective September 1, 2022.

4.13. Approval of hire of David Hillman for the position of 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective November 14, 2022.

4.14. Approval of hire of Maria Krebsbach for the position of 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective November 14, 2022.

4.15. Approval of hire of Kyle Lamppa for the position of C Team Girls' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $3,821 effective November 14, 2022.

4.16. Approval of hire of Kyle Lawrence for the JV Girls' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $5,015 effective November 14, 2022.

4.17. Approval of hire of Beth Bittmann for the Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $5,015 effective November 14, 2022.

4.18. Approval of hire of Nathan Kero for the position of 7th Grade Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective August 15, 2022.

4.19. Approval of hire of Riley Dishneau Jacobson for the position of 7th Grade Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective August 15, 2022.

4.20. Approval of hire of Jeff Teasck for the position of 8th Grade Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective August 15, 2022.

4.21. Approval of hire of Ed Cremers for the position of 8th Grade Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective August 15, 2022.

4.22. Approval of hire of Isaac Christiansen for the position of C Team Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,582 effective August 15, 2022.

4.23. Approval of hire of Dan Berry for the position of C Team Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,582 effective August 15, 2022.

4.24. Approval of hire of Sean Streier for the position of Assistant JV Football Coach position with a stipend of $4,538 effective August 15, 2022.

4.25. Approval of hire of Ryan Malich for the position of Head JV Football Coach position with a stipend of $4,538 effective August 15, 2022.

4.26. Approval of hire of Nathan Anderson for the position of Assistant Varsity Football Coach position with a stipend of $4,538 effective August 15, 2022.

4.27. Approval of hire of Jace Friedlieb for the position of Assistant Varsity Football Coach position with a stipend of $4,538 effective August 15, 2022.

4.28. Approval of hire of Patricia Elsmore for the Head Varsity Girls' Hockey Coach position with a stipend of $7,403 effective October 31, 2022.

4.29. Approval of hire of Brian Skadsem for the 7th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective November 21, 2022.

4.30. Approval of hire of Tom Norman for the 7th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective November 21, 2022.

4.31. Approval of hire of Mike Williams for the 8th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective November 21, 2022.

4.32. Approval of hire of Justin Reid for the C Team Boys' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $3,821 effective November 21, 2022.

4.33. Approval of hire of Drew Aho for the JV Boys' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $5,015 effective November 21, 2022.

4.34. Approval of hire of Derek Aho for the Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach position with a stipend of $5,015 effective November 21, 2022.

4.35. Acceptance of resignation of Muriel Deegan from the Indian Education Advisor position effective June 2, 2022.

4.36. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Carol Peterson from the Title I Teacher position (Roosevelt) effective June 3, 2022.

4.37. Acceptance of resignation of Charles Pillsbury from the School Counselor position (EGHS) effective June 4, 2022.

4.38. Acceptance of resignation of Bob Cohn from the Head Virginia Softball Coach position effective June 7, 2022.

4.39. Acceptance of resignation of Cindy Kujala from the Para Educator position (Parkview) for the 2022-2023 school year.

4.40. Approval of non-renewal of Marie Johnson in the Early Childhood Parent Educator position for the 2022-2023 school year due to lack of licensure.

4.41. Acceptance of donation of $250.00 to RRPS and/or the Girls' Swimming Boosters from Dave Setnicker for the diving board, fulcrum, and stand.

4.42. Approval of Powerschool (student information system) staff development conference on October 30 - Nov 1, 2022 in Wisconsin Dells for the following staff members: Laura Tassoni, Denise Berry, Stacy Buatala, Cindy Carey, Kerry Hutchings, Gina Burress, Darren Kramer, Cierra Brelie, Bill Bryson III, Scott Manni, Mark Winter, and Dianna Hazelton. Registration fees are $395/person. 

5. Administration Item:

5.1. Consider approval of quote for new Rock Ridge wrestling mat, wall pads, underpads, and miscellaneous costs.

6. Reports:

6.1. Superintendent.

6.1.1. Update on Curriculum Roadmap.

6.1.2. Update on end of school year.

6.2. Foster Grandparent Program.

6.3. 2022 General Election Timeline

7. Administration Items, Cont:

7.1. Vacation days of employee for discussion.

7.2. Consider approval of MOUs between Education Minnesota Rock Ridge, Local #7394 and #2909, Rock Ridge Public Schools.

7.3. Consider approval of offer from West Forty RV Park & Campground to purchase the Gilbert School Campus flagpole for $250.00 to be reused as a historic feature item at West Forty RV Park & Campground.

7.4. Consider approval of agreement between Faith Baptist Bible College and RRPS for the placement of teacher education students.

8. Meeting Announcements:

8.1. There will be a working session on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. The school board will be touring Rock Ridge High School.

8.2. The next regular school board meeting will be Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

9. Adjournment.