January 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Organizational and Regular Meeting
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1. Call Organizational Meeting to order.
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2. Ceremonial Oath of Office for new board members.
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3. Approval of organizational meeting agenda.
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4. Election of Board Officers.
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4.1. Election of Chairperson.
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4.2. Election of Vice Chairperson.
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4.3. Election of Clerk.
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4.4. Election of Treasurer.
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4.5. Election of Alternate Clerk.
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5. Organizational Business.
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5.1. Set salaries of board directors.
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5.2. Approval of Columbus Day is not a school holiday.
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5.3. Set 2023 regular board meeting dates and time.
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5.4. Approval of ISD No. 2909 mileage rate at the IRS standard mileage rate of 65.5 cents per mile beginning January 1, 2023.
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5.5. Designate school depositories: Frandsen Bank & Trust, MSDLAF, and MNTrust/PMA, Miners National Bank and First National Bank of Gilbert.
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5.6. Authorize the hiring of a school attorney on an as-needed basis: Consider recommendation of Colosimo, Patchin, & Kearney, Ltd.,Rupp, Anderson, Squires, & Waldspurger, P.A. and Ratwik, Rozak & Maloney, P.A.
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5.7. Consider establishing a newspaper as the legal publication for school business for 2023.
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5.8. Consider authorizing the business manager and superintendent to make electronic fund transfers.
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5.9. Consider authorizing the business manager to use the current signature plate until a new plate is secured, if necessary.
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5.10. Consider authorizing school board members to attend necessary instate meetings.
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5.11. Consider authorizing the superintendent to approve instate travel requirements of employees during the school year.
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5.12. Consider authorizing the superintendent to employ additional instructional, library, maintenance, and clerical assistance as shall become necessary.
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5.13. Consider Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor.
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5.14. Consider resolution naming Dr. Noel Schmidt as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Rock Ridge Public Schools.
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5.15. Consider designating Dr. Noel Schmidt as the responsible authority under the Minnesota Data Practices Act and Open Meeting Law.
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5.16. Committee memberships.
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6. Adjourn Organizational Meeting.
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7. Call regular meeting to order.
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8. Approval of agenda.
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9. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.
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10. Construction.
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10.1. OA Tenant Design Review
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10.2. North Star Elementary – Full Demolition of Existing Virginia HS Budget Change
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11. Consent Agenda:
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11.1. Approval of December 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes.
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11.2. Approval of December 27, 2022 special meeting minutes.
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11.3. Payment of the bills.
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11.4. Approval of hire of Cara Ellis for the Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective November 29, 2022.
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11.5. Approval of hire of Dolce Everson for the Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective January 3, 2023.
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11.6. Approval of hire of Kirsti Axelson for the Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective January 9, 2023.
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11.7. Approval of hire of Matt Sjoberg for the Head Boys' Golf Coach position with a stipend of $5,732 effective March 20, 2023.
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11.8. Approval of extra assignments and stipends for the following staff at EGHS for the 2022-2023 school year:
SH Honor Society - Jill Clennon - $1,911 SH Student Council - Shared Susan Ellefson and Kyle Hammer - $955.50 each (split $1,911) Junior Class/Prom - Aimee Krebs - $1,433 SH Youth in Action - Tim Strasser - $1,200 |
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11.9. Approval of transfer of Denise Ryberg from the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position to the for the Early Childhood Aide position at a rate of $16.65/hour effective January 9, 2023
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11.10. Approval of transfer of Cara Ellis from the Para Educator position to the School Readiness Para Educator position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective January 9, 2023.
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11.11. Approval of transfer of Ellie Krummi to Para Educator position with 23 hours/week from 29 hours/week at a rate of $18.47/hour effective January 3, 2023.
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11.12. Approval of leave of absence for Para Educator, Katie Hunter, beginning January 16, 2023 through the end of the 2022-23 school year.
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11.13. Acceptance of resignation of Cole Jackson from the Strength and Conditioning Coach position effective December 16, 2022.
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11.14. Acceptance of resignation of Cole Jackson from the Para Educator position effective December 23, 2022.
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11.15. Acceptance of resignation of Cole Jackson from the Medical Terminology Teacher position (0.2 FTE) effective January 20, 2023.
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11.16. Approval of termination of Elizabeth Dahlquist from the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position effective December 20, 2022.
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11.17. Approval of lane change for Josh Gibson from BA to BA+10.
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11.18. Approval of lane change for Isaac Christiansen from BA+20 to MA.
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11.19. Approval of lane change for Andrew Tikkanen from BA to BA+10.
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11.20. Approval of correction of previously approved stipend for Paul Coombe, 8th Grade Baseball Coach, from $3,821 to $3,105.
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11.21. Approval of work agreement for Cierra Brelie, Data Specialist/1:1 Coordinator, for 2022-23 ($60,343) and 2023-24 ($61,550).
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11.22. Approval of work agreement for Stephanie McDermid, Finance Assistant/Payroll, for 2022-23 ($47,406) and 2023-2024 ($48,354).
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11.23. Approval of work agreement for Sandy Viger, Finance Officer, for 2022-2023 ($63,240) and 2023-2024 ($64,505).
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11.24. Approval of work agreement for Janelle Dolinsek, Payroll Benefits Clerk, for 2022-23 ($63,240) and 2023-24 ($64,505).
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11.25. Approval of work agreement for Andrea Lintula, Controller, for 2022-2023 ($65,280) and 2023-24 ($66,586).
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11.26. Approval of work agreement for Debbie Wiirre, Executive Assistant/HR, for 2022-23 ($61,200) and 2023-24 ($62,424).
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11.27. Approval of work agreement for Stacie Lamppa, Superintendent's Secretary, for 2022-23 ($61,200) and 2023-24 ($62,424).
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11.28. Approval of work agreement for Willie Spelts, School to Work and Fundraising and Grants, for 2022-23 ($115,700) and 2023-24 ($118,014).
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11.29. Approval of work agreement for Chad Hazelton, Activities Director, for 2022-23 ($90,836) and 2023-24 ($92,653).
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11.30. Approval of work agreement for Bob Voss, Transportation Director, for 2022-23 ($83,640) and 2023-24 ($85,313).
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11.31. Approval of work agreement for Bill Bryson, Technology Director, for 2022-2023 ($100,614) and 2023-24 ($102,626).
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11.32. Approval of work agreement for Spencer Aune, Business Manager, for 2022-23 ($141,079) and 2023-24 ($143,901).
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11.33. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of clothing from Jill Forte to the Laurentian Elementary School.
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11.34. Acceptance and appreciation of donations of winter gear from Legacy Church to both Laurentian and Parkview Elementary Schools.
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11.35. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of hats, mittens, and gloves from the Mitten Mission Project 2022 Community People & Businesses Helping Local Kids to North Star Elementary.
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11.36. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from the Soroptimist Club of Virginia in the amount of $200 to be used for student needs.
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11.37. Acceptance and appreciation of donations from USW Local #6115 of winter gear and L&M gift cards given to Parkview and North Star Elementary Schools.
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11.38. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Jesse Dahl in the amount of $100 to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Performing Arts in honor of Mr. Frandsen and Mr. Groves.
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11.39. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Jeff and Holly Okland in the amount of $1,000 to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign.
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11.40. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of $1,500 from Eveleth Elks Lodge to purchase six trikes by the Laurentian Elementary School Readiness Program.
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11.41. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount of $500 from the Golden Bear Foundation awarded to Laurentian School Readiness for the purchase of gym equipment.
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11.42. Approval of donation from City Auto Glass Foundation in the amount of $60,000 to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign to be used for elevated baseball bleachers at the Rock Ridge varsity baseball field.
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11.43. Acceptance of an additional donation from Robert Birnstihl of $60,000 (making his total $100,000) for the Rock Ridge High School Band uniforms and other needs of the Music Arts* (Band, Choir, Orchestra).
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11.44. Acceptance and appreciation of an anonymous donation in the amount of $500 to Mrs. Thyen's 5th grade classroom at North Star Elementary to be used by Mrs. Thyen as she sees fit.
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11.45. Acceptance and appreciation of an anonymous donation in the amount of $500 to North Star 6th grade classrooms to be used however the teachers decide to collectively utilize the money.
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12. Reports:
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12.1. 2021-22 Audit Report Presentation.
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12.2. EGHS Principal's Report.
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12.3. Superintendent.
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12.3.1. Rough draft Equity Plan for District Strategic Plan.
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13. Policies:
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13.1. Substantive Policy Changes - Second Reading:
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13.1.1. 203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting.
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13.1.2. 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.
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13.1.3. 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records.
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13.1.4. 534 School Meals Policy.
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13.1.5. 604 Instructional Curriculum.
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13.1.6. 722 Public Data Requests.
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13.2. Policies with Non-Substantive Changes:
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13.2.1. 101 Legal Status of School District.
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13.2.2. 103 Complaints.
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13.2.3. 203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda.
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13.2.4. 207 Public Hearings.
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13.2.5. 301 School District Administration.
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13.2.6. 302 Superintendent.
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13.2.7. 303 Superintendent Selection.
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13.2.8. 304 Superintendent Contract.
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13.2.9. 401 Equal Employment Opportunity.
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13.2.10. 402 Disability Nondiscrimination.
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13.2.11. 403 Discipline, Suspension.
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13.2.12. 408 Subpoena of District Employee.
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13.2.13. 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy.
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13.2.14. 516 Student Medication.
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13.2.15. 520 Student Surveys.
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14. Administration Items:
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14.1. Consider approval of MOU between Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability and ISD 2909 for a Deep Winter Greenhouse on the Rock Ridge Campus.
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14.2. Consideration for request to carry/introduce our supplemental school construction funding bill.
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14.3. Consider approval of purchase of elevated bleachers for the Rock Ridge varsity baseball field.
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14.4. Consider approval of purchase request of a trailer to be used by the Maintenance Department.
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14.5. Consider continuing Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS) active membership status.
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15. Meeting Announcements:
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15.1. The next regular board meeting will be held Monday, January 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia, pending approval of 2023 board meeting dates.
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16. Adjournment.
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