November 14, 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 October 24, 2022 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Payment of the bills.

4.3. Approval of hire of returning winter coaches for the 2022-2023 school year:
RR Boys Hockey
Ben Johnson, Head Coach         $7,403
Ryan Cobby, Asst Coach            $5,015
Evan Friedlieb, Asst/JV Coach   $5,015

RR Wrestling
Dennis Benz, Head Coach          $6,209
Garret Benz, Asst Coach             $4,538
Tyler Walner, JV Coach               $3,105

RR Dance Team
Emily Jankila, Head Coach         $5,732

RR Alpine                                  $13,375 (three positions co-coaching)
Benji Neff, Co-Coach                   $4,458
Lance Larsen, Co-Coach             $4,458
Eli Little, Co-Coach                      $4,458

Speech 
Jason Ness, Head Coach            $3,400

One Act Play                               $3,200 (two positions co-coaching)
Jeremy Liimatta, Co-Coach          $1,600
Chris Chad, Co-Coach                 $1,600

4.4. Approval of hire of Gary Kuopola for the Temporary Full-Time Custodial/General Maintenance/Grounds Driver position at a rate of $24.25/hour effective October 24, 2022. 

4.5. Approval of hire of Jamila Henderson for the Assistant Dance Coach position with a stipend of $4,538 effective October 24, 2022.

4.6. Approval of hire of Ramona Dieryck for the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective October 27, 2022. 

4.7. Approval of hire of Alyssa Hicks for the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective October 31, 2022.

4.8. Approval of hire of Elizabeth Dahlquist for the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective October 31, 2022.

4.9. Approval of hire of Jamila Henderson for the Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 31, 2022.

4.10. Approval of hire of Jamila Henderson for Lunch/Playground Aide position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective October 31, 2022.

4.11. Approval of hire of April Stupca for the Assistant After-School Child Care position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective October 31, 2022.

4.12. Approval of transfer of Jamila Henderson, Lunch/Playground Aide and 12.75 hours/week Para Educator position to 29 hours/week Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective November 9, 2022.

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

4.14. Approval of hire of Kim Fultz for the Temporary Media Aide position (EGHS) at a rate of $20.50/hour effective November 14, 2022. 

4.15. Approval of hire of Julia Holien for the ECFE Parent Educator (Tuesdays @ LES) position at a rate of $31.00/hour effective November 15, 2022.

4.16. Approval of hire of Amanda Elsner for the Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective November 21, 2022.

4.17. Approval of hire of Perry Brown for the Head Boys' Swim Coach position with a stipend of $6,209 effective November 28, 2022.

4.18. Approval of hire of Gary Cornell for the Assistant Softball Coach position with a stipend of $4,538 effective March 14, 2023. 

4.19. Approval of hire of Darren Aho for the Junior Varsity Softball Coach position with a stipend of $4,528 effective March 14, 2023. 

4.20. Approval of hire of Jeff Teasck for the 8th Grade Softball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective March 14, 2023. 

4.21. Approval of hire of Aimee Krebs for the 7th Grade Softball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective March 14, 2023. 

4.22. Approval of hire of Matt Sjoberg for the Head Boys' Golf Coach position with a stipend of $5,732 effective March 20, 2023.

4.23. Approval of transfer of Amanda Reed, current Para Educator (29 hours/week), to a Para Educator position (16.25 hours/week) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 24, 2022.

4.24. Approval of transfer of Mindy Stanaway, current Para Educator, to another Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective November 3, 2022.

4.25. Acceptance of termination of Riley Schinderle from the Para Educator position effective October 28, 2022.

4.26. Acceptance of resignation of Maria Krebsbach from the Junior High Girls' Basketball Coach position effective October 31, 2022.

4.27. Acceptance of resignation of Debra Aas-Toivola from the Early Childhood Aide position effective October 31, 2022.

4.28. Approval of overnight trip for VHS senior choir students April 22- April 23, 2023 to Minneapolis. 

4.29. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Eveleth Elks Lodge 11161 in the amount of $2,300 to be given to Girls' C Team volleyball ($400), Boys' C Team football ($400), 6th Grade Laurentian Taste of MN ($500), STEAM funding ($500), and Metier Program ($500).

4.30. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of school supplies from First National Bank of Gilbert to North Star Elementary.

4.31. Approval of purchase of (12) Ricoh copy machines for Rock Ridge High School from Metro Sales Inc. for $99,880.00. This is a state contract purchase, and is part of the technology soft cost construction budget. 

5. Reports:

5.1. Fundraising update.

5.2. VHS Principal's Report.

5.3. 7th-9th grade courses for the 2023-2024 school year.

5.4. Superintendent.

5.4.1. Strategic planning update.

5.4.2. High School courses update.

5.4.3. VHS sign. 

6. Policies:

6.1. Substantive Policy Changes - Final Reading:

6.1.1. 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies.

6.1.2. 209 Code of Ethics.

6.1.3. 210 Conflict of Interest - School Board Members.

6.1.4. 410 Family and Medical Leave Policy.

6.1.5. 415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults.

6.1.6. 416 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

6.1.7. 417 Chemical Use and Abuse.

6.1.8. 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School.

6.1.9. 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.

6.1.10. 603 Curriculum Development.

6.1.11. 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students.

6.1.12. 709 Student Transportation Safety Policy.

6.1.13. 721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources.

6.2. Non- Substantive Policy Changes:

6.2.1. 204 School Board Meeting Minutes.

6.2.2. 205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings.

6.2.3. 305 Policy Implementation.

6.2.4. 422 Policies Incorporated by Reference.

6.2.5. 427 Workload Limits.

6.2.6. 504 Student Dress and Appearance.

6.2.7. 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination.

6.2.8. 523 Policies Incorporated by Reference.

7. Administration Items:

7.1. Consider approval of Naming Rights Agreement between the First National Bank of Gilbert and ISD 2909 in recognition and appreciation of the $100,000 donation made by FNBG to the district.

7.2. Consider approval of Clinical Experience Teaching Affiliation Agreement between University of Minnesota Duluth campus College of Education and Human Service Professions and ISD 2909 effective 2022-2027.

7.3. Consider approval of the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election.

7.4. Consider approval of the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing School Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties.

7.5. Consider approval of MOU between Bois Forte Health and Human Services and ISD 2909.

7.6. Consider submitting one Rock Ridge school board director's name as a nominee to be placed on the RAMS Board of Directors ballot.

7.7. Consider approval of allowing booster clubs to have the first opportunity at selling concessions for their team's games and if they opt out, the booster club can then offer the opportunity to the other booster clubs to sell concessions.

7.8. Consider approval of bid from BSN for new track equipment in the amount of $78,900, in which the district will get a 7% kickback to be used by the district to purchase additional equipment for all sports.

7.9. Consider approval of 2-year agreement with Marquette Catholic School for MCS middle school students to participate in pre-determined athletic programs at Rock Ridge.

7.10. Consider approval of 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreement with City of Virginia.

7.11. Consider approval of revised 2022-2023 school calendar. 

8. Meeting Announcements:

8.1. The Negotiations Committee will meet Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8.2. The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia. 

9. Adjournment.