May 22, 2023 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 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of hire of Summer Day Camp Counselors at a rate of $12.00/hour effective June 5 - August 25, 2023: Jill McClleland, Breanna Bridgewater, Lissa Kreifels, and Isabella Axelson.

4.3. Approval of 22-23 EGHS Club Advisor: Kevin Szumal - Marching Band (stipend of $2,627) and Pep Band ($80/Event).

4.4. Approval of transfer of Kristen Samsa, Paraprofessional, from the under 14 hours/week Paraprofessional position to the available 29 hour/week Paraprofessional position (Laurentian Elementary) effective May 18, 2023.

4.5. Approval of leave of absence for Michelle Hoffman-Robinson, Paraprofessional, from September 5, 2023 through December 1, 2023 due to student teaching assignments in the district.

4.6. Acceptance of resignation of Kendra (Mariucci) Jones from the Paraprofessional position effective May 5, 2023.

4.7. Acceptance of resignation of Dezirae Drumm from the Paraprofessional position effective May 8, 2023.

4.8. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Cynthia Marolt effective June 1, 2023.

4.9. Approval of changes to the following stipend amounts: 22-23 North Star Club Advisor: Brandon Miller - WEB Leader (stipend of $1,911) and Dominique Little - WEB Leader (stipend of $1,911).
 

4.10. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from McDonald's in the amount of $637.50 to Laurentian Elementary.

4.11. Approval of lane change for Elizabeth Niemi from BA+30/MA to MA+18 effective May 10, 2023.

4.12. Approval of lane change for Lisa Rudstrom from MA+10 to MA+18 effective May 19, 2023.

4.13. Approval of removing Board Games Advisor position and stipend for 2022-23 for Terri Kowalski.

5. Reports:

5.1. CORE students and PhotoVoice project.

5.2. Therapy dog at North Star Elementary.

5.3. Transportation Schedule for 2023-2024.

5.4. Treasurer's Report.

5.5. Laurentian Principal's Report.

5.6. Superintendent.

5.6.1. Do-Bid Auction of excess VHS items ends June 6. 
 

5.6.2. Garage sale of excess VHS school items will be on Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The sale will be held in the Industrial Tech areas in VHS, or through the large garage doors between Doors 8 and 9, on the west side of VHS. This garage sale is in addition to the Do-Bid auction.

5.6.3. Closing Ceremonies: VHS: Thursday, May 25, 5:30 p.m., Goodman Auditorium and EGHS: Thursday June 1, 6:00 p.m., Boardman Auditorium.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of an option for Rock Ridge ice time for girls and boys high school hockey. 

6.2. Consider approval of the RRPS Facilities Rental Handbook & Procedures.

6.3. Consider approval of a 3-year contract between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Orthopaedic Associates for athletic trainer services.

6.4. Consider approval of a one-year Professional Services Contract between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Range Mental Health Center.

6.5. Consider approval of 2023-2024 Resolution for Membership in the MSHSL.

6.6. Consider approval of a partnership with the Virginia Community Foundation, a 501c3, in order to apply for a grant from Cleveland-Cliffs to be used for projects, maintenance, and development in the school forest.

6.7. Consider approval of request from Access North, a non-profit organization, to purchase a Laguna Swift C&C Digital Router from the Industrial Tech Department for $6,000. The Industrial Tech Department will use this money to purchase a different piece of equipment that they are in need of.

6.8. Approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of David Monson, a Probationary Teacher, in the High School Special Education Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.

6.9. Approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Isabella Axelson, a Probationary Teacher, in the School Readiness Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.

6.10. Approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Kylie Christenson, a Probationary Teacher, in the School Readiness Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.

6.11. Approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Christina Crosby, a Probationary Teacher, in the School Readiness Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.

6.12. Consider approval of Resolution Proposing to Place Debra Meissner-Devries on Unrequested Leave of Absence To The Extent of 0.68 FTE.

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1.

7.2. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.