August 28, 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 August 14, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of volunteer coaches for 2023-2024: Tom Prosen (Boys & Girls Tennis), Alexa Ismil (Cross Country), Nick Miller (Football).

4.3. Acceptance of hire of returning coach(es) for 2023-2024: Steve Begich - Girls Diving Coach ($3,105).

4.4. Approval of hire of Dallas Hammer for the Assistant Cross Country Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.5. Approval of additional duties for the 2023-2024 school year for the following staff at Laurentian: Melissa Lautigar (Before School Supervision $2,866), Kristine Miller (Before School Supervision $2,866), Rob Hinrichs (Before School Supervision $2,866), Laurie Kuoppala (Cafeteria Supervisor $2,866), and Stace Landwer (Elementary Yearbook $1,672 / Elementary Student Council $1,433).

4.6. Approval of additional duty for the 2023-2024 school year for the following staff at North Star: Don Galloway (Before School Supervision $2,866), Paul Brainard (Before School Supervision $2,866) and Brandon Miller (After School Supervision $2,866).

4.7. Approval of additional duties for the 2023-2024 school year for the following staff at Parkview: 
Cafeteria/Noon/Before School Supervision at Parkview
Crystal Scuffy $2,866
Gina Anderson $2,866
Hannah Davidson-Teff $2,866
Deron Daidson $2,866
Beth Spelts $2,66
Anita Tyminski $2,866
Nikki Sundt $2,866

Yearbook at Parkview
Matraca Streier $1,672

Returning Lunchroom/Playground Aides for Parkview (13.75 hours/week at $14.00 per hour)
Carrie Andrick, Amanda Schugg, Colleen Larson, Kristy LeMmons, Bob Bakos, Margaret Phillips, and Tim Martinson.

4.8. Approval of hire of Alyssa Harris for the PT Bus Driver position at a rate of $23.64/hour effective August 21, 2023.

4.9. Approval of hire of Kylee Uncini for the School Readiness Teacher (PES) position at a rate of $31.00/hour effective August 28, 2023.

4.10. Approval of hire of Apriliza Zakula, Laura Warner, and Michael Teska for the Lunchroom/Playground Aide positions at a rate of $14.00/hour effective September 5, 2023.

4.11. Approval of hire of the following Paraprofessionals at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 5, 2023: Michelle Pietila, Doreen Simone, Jessica Higgins, Michele Fuenffinger, Kayanna Boshey, Debbie Zarling, and Jennifer Rebholz.

4.12. Approval of hire of Quinn Muhich for the Fall Play Director position with a stipend of $1,672 effective September 6, 2023.

4.13. Approval of hire of Alice Pelton for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 18, 2023.

4.14. Approval of hire of Dusty Schechinger for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 18, 2023. 

4.15. Approval of hire of Emily Rask for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 18, 2023.

4.16. Approval of transfer of Jessica Gauthier from Paraprofessional to the Media Aide (PES) position at a rate of $20.50/hour effective September 5, 2023.

4.17. Approval of transfer of Paraprofessional Cindy Gulbranson to available Paraprofessional position (#965) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 18, 2023.

4.18. Approval of request of unpaid leave of absence for the 2023-2024 school year from Julie Lindeman from the School Readiness Teacher position.

4.19. Approval of request of unpaid leave of absence for Elementary Teacher Dominique Little for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year following use of sick leave beginning in early/mid November. 

4.20. Acceptance of resignation of Kristy Suihkonen from the Media Aide position effective August 14, 2023.

4.21. Acceptance of resignation of Taryn Greiner from the Paraprofessional position effective August 16, 2023.

4.22. Acceptance of resignation of Tim Miller from the Paraprofessional position effective August 21, 2023.

4.23. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Debra Zasadni from the Media Aide position effective August 22, 2023.

4.24. Acceptance of resignation of Nikki Hiti from the Paraprofessional position effective August 30, 2023.

4.25. Acceptance of resignation of Paige Larsen from the Paraprofessional position effective September 29, 2023.

4.26. Approval of placing Maria Krebsbach on layoff status from the LPN position effective the 2023-2024 school year. There is not an LPN position available at this time.

4.27. Acceptance of $18,375 for the Rock Ridge Perkins budget for equipment, professional development, and CTE student experiences for the 2023-2024 school year.

5. Administration:
 

5.1. Consider approval of Phase II mechanical bids on the Administration  Building.

6. Reports:

6.1. Fundraising and School to Work Engagement update.

6.2. Rock Ridge Parking Lot Rules/Policy. 

6.3. Treasurer's Report.

6.4. Superintendent.

6.4.1. Update to the start of the school year.

7. Policies - Second Reading:

7.1. 102 Equal Educational Opportunity

7.2. 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School.

7.3. 419 Tobacco-Free Environment.

7.4. 424 License Status.

7.5. 425 Staff Development.

7.6. 504 Student Appearance.

7.7. 506 Student Discipline.

7.8. 507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint.

7.9. Enrollment of Nonresident Students.

7.10. 513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design.

7.11. 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy.

7.12. 516.5 Overdose Medication (New).

7.13. 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.

7.14. 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams.

7.15. 534 School Meals Policy.

7.16. 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals.

7.17. 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day.

7.18. 603 Curriculum Development.

7.19. 604 Instructional Curriculum.

7.20. 613 Graduation Requirements.

7.21. 616 School District System Accountability.

7.22. 618 Assessment of Student Achievement.

7.23. 620 Credit for Learning.

7.24. 621 Literacy and the READ Act (New).

7.25. 624 Online Instruction (New).

7.26. 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students.

7.27. 709 Student Transportation Safety Policy.

7.28. 806 Crisis Management Policy.

8. Administration Items:

8.1. Consider approval of FF&E for activities equipment.

8.2. Consider approval of Facilities Use Agreements between Rock Ridge Public Schools and the City of Eveleth and the City of Virginia for 2023-2024.

8.3. Consider approval of District Crisis Management Plan.

8.4. Consider approval of Rock Ridge Paraprofessional Handbook 2023-2024.

8.5. Consider approval of FF&E for Rock Ridge High School.

8.6. Consider approval of quote for a fork lift. 

8.7. Consider soliciting bids for the demolition of the Gilbert school buildings.

8.8. Consider approval of work agreement for Andrea Lintula, Business Manager, for $118,901 for 2023-2024. 

8.9. Consider approval of request for North Star Elementary to conclude school three days early at the end of the school year so staff may have time to move into the new building. May 28, 29, 30, 2024 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) will be non-instructional days.

9. Meeting Announcements:

9.1. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

10. Adjournment.