August 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

4. Reports:

4.1. Update on Phase I Summary, Eveleth school buildings and site.

4.2. KA Quarterly Report + 1 Month.

4.2.1. Consider approval of Contract Amendment No. 10 to Construction Manager Agreement. 

5. Consent Agenda:

5.1. Approval of July 10, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

5.2. Approval of hire of Jeff Teasck for the Summer Softball Coordinator position effective May 1, 2023 through August 10, 2023 with a stipend of $2,500. 

5.3. Approval of coaching hires for 2023-2024: Dominic Pauling (JH Girls Tennis - $3,105), Beau Foix (JV Football Assistant - $4,538), Brian Skadsem (7th Grade Football - $3,105), Dan Berry (C Team Football - $3,582), Ed Cremers (8th Grade Football - $3,105), Jeff Teasck (8th Grade Football - $3,105), John Stanaway (JV Football - $4,538), Riley Jacobson (7th Grade Football - $3,105), Ryan Malich (Assistant Football - $4,538), Sean Streier (Assistant Football - $4,538), Jodi Westby (C Team Football - $3,582), Katie Niskanen (JV Volleyball - $4,538), Madelynne Faldet (C Team Volleyball - $3,821)), and Alicia Schroeder (JH Volleyball - $3,105).

5.4. Approval of hire of Alison Glade for the 7th Grade Science Teacher position with a salary of $56,986 (Step E BA+10) effective August 28, 2023.

5.5. Approval of hire of Shane Wetzel for the 7th Grade Science Teacher position with salary of $85,645 (MA+18) effective August 28, 2023. 

5.6. Approval of hire of Chelsea Winans for the Elementary Long-Term Substitute Teacher position effective August 28, 2023  through December 21, 2023.

5.7. Approval of hire of Mary Rantala for the 0.2 FTE Nursing Assistant Instructor position with a salary of $5,519.30 (pro-rated) effective August 28, 2023.

5.8. Approval of hire of Melissa Hillman for the School Readiness Teacher position at a rate of $31.00/hour effective August 28, 2023. 

5.9. Approval of hire of Linda Fedor for the ECFE Teacher position at a rate of $31.00/hour effective September 6, 2023. 

5.10. Approval of transfer of Paraprofessional Katie Niskanen to available Paraprofessional position (#958) Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 5, 2023.

5.11. Approval of transfer of Paraprofessional Michelle Edblom to available Paraprofessional position (#957) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 18, 2023. 

5.12. Approval of volunteer volleyball coach for 2023-24: Emma Westby.

5.13. Acceptance of resignation of Gina Burress from the Curriculum Secretary/MARSS Coordinator position effective July 14, 2023.

5.14. Acceptance of resignation of Lisa Rudstrom from the Secondary Science Teacher position effective July 31, 2023.

5.15. Acceptance of resignation of Katie Hunter from the Paraprofessional position effective August 2, 2023.

5.16. Acceptance of resignation of Dolce Everson from the Paraprofessional position effective August 9, 2023. 

5.17. Acceptance of resignation of Cara Ellis from the Paraprofessional position effective August 10, 2023. 

5.18. Acceptance of resignation of Amy Zadnikar from the Elementary Teacher position effective August 13, 2023.

5.19. Acceptance of resignation of Spencer Aune from the Business Manager position effective August 25, 2023.

5.20. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Wendy Shavor from the FT Custodian position effective August 25, 2023.

5.21. Acceptance of resignation of Abbigail Pratt from the Paraprofessional position effective for the 2023-2024 school year.

5.22. Approval of contract for Cassandra Hainey, Positive Norms Grant Coordinator, with a yearly salary of $58,968 effective July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025.

5.23. Approval of lane change for Joshua Gibson from BA+10 to BA+20 effective July 18, 2023.

5.24. Approval of lane change for Jessica Kortekaas from BA+10 to BA+20 effective July 19, 2023.

5.25. Approval of lane change for Andrew Tikkanen from BA+10 to BA+20 effective July 29, 2023.

5.26. Acceptance of funds from Oberfoell Auctioneers from the Do-Bid Auctions for excess school goods in the amounts of $5,235.70, $17,517.15, and $29,012.93.

5.27. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of a car from Kirk Weidner for the Automotive Technology classes to learn hands-on techniques for auto and engine repair.

5.28. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign in the amount of $5,000 (scissor lift donation) from Jeff Chida. 

6. New Hire:

6.1. Consider approval of transfer of Andrea Lintula to the Business Director position with a salary to be determined following negotiations effective August 28, 2023.

7. Reports:

7.1. Treasurer's Report.

7.2. Superintendent.

7.2.1. Update on the opening of the 2023-2024 school year.

7.2.2. Update on school buildings.

8. Policies:

8.1. 102 Equal Educational Opportunity

8.2. 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School.

8.3. 419 Tobacco-Free Environment.

8.4. 424 License Status.

8.5. 425 Staff Development.

8.6. 504 Student Appearance.

8.7. 506 Student Discipline.

8.8. 507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint.

8.9. Enrollment of Nonresident Students.

8.10. 513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design.

8.11. 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy.

8.12. 516.5 Overdose Medication (New).

8.13. 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.

8.14. 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams.

8.15. 534 School Meals Policy.

8.16. 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals.

8.17. 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day.

8.18. 603 Curriculum Development.

8.19. 604 Instructional Curriculum.

8.20. 613 Graduation Requirements.

8.21. 616 School District System Accountability.

8.22. 618 Assessment of Student Achievement.

8.23. 620 Credit for Learning.

8.24. 621 Literacy and the READ Act (New).

8.25. 624 Online Instruction (New).

8.26. 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students.

8.27. 709 Student Transportation Safety Policy.

8.28. 806 Crisis Management Policy.

9. Administration Items:

9.1. Mesabi Bituminous.

9.2. RESOLUTION RELATING TO $13,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2023A; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.

9.3. Consider approval of District LTFM Plan.

9.4. Consider approval of bus purchases for the 2023-2024 school year.

9.5. Consider approval of the 2023-2024 Rock Ridge High School Student Handbook.

9.6. Consider approval of updates to the 2023-2024 Rock Ridge Elementary Student Handbook. 

9.7. Consider approval of Equity Plan.

9.8. Consider approval of Amendment between Teachers on Call and Rock Ridge Public Schools for the purpose of extending the term of their Agreement. 

9.9. Consider approval of establishing the Rock Ridge High School Activity Fund at Miners National Bank of Eveleth with Mark Winter, Joshua Lamppa and William Hazelton as signers. Two signers are needed on each check. 

9.10. Consider approval to change the ISD #2154 general account to ISD #2909 at Miners National Bank of Eveleth with William Addy, Brandi Lautigar and Nicole Culbert-Dahl as signers. 

9.11. Consider approval of Concurrent Enrollment Contract between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Lake Superior College effective until June 30, 2024.

9.12. Consider approval of Income Contract for Postsecondary Enrollment Options between Minnesota North College and Rock Ridge Public Schools effective for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

9.13. Consider approval of Renewal of Food Service Management Contract for School Year 2023-24.

10. Meeting Announcements:

10.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

11. Adjournment.