October 9, 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 September 25, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of hire of Ellen Perrault for the Paraprofessional (NSE) position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 5, 2023.

4.3. Approval of hire of Janice Pedersen for the Early Childhood Aide position at a rate of $16.65/hour effective October 2, 2023 through May 17, 2024.

4.4. Approval of hire of Joseph Drobnick for the Custodian/General Maintenance/Grounds/Driver position at a rate of $24.25/hour effective October 3, 2023.

4.5. Approval of hire of Jasmine Dragon for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 6, 2023.

4.6. Approval of hire of Jennifer Rebholz for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 9, 2023.

4.7. Approval of hire of Parker Lalonde for the Technology Support Level I position at a rate of $21.72/hour effective October 9, 2023.

4.8. Approval of hire of DeEtta Annala for the Early Childhood Aide (LES) position at a rate of $16.65/hour effective October 13, 2023.

4.9. Approval of transfer of Amanda Wenneson, Paraprofessional, Laurentian to North Star Elementary effective October 6, 2023.

4.10. Approval of transfer of Ellen Perrault, Paraprofessional, from North Star to Laurentian Elementary effective October 9, 2023.

4.11. Acceptance of resignation of Ashley Anderson from the Paraprofessional position effective September 22, 2023.

4.12. Acceptance of resignation of Andrew Tikkanen from the LEO's Club Assistant Advisor position effective October 3, 2023.

4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Kirsten Dahl from the Paraprofessional position effective October 13, 2023.

4.14. Approval of reduction of schedule for Katie Niskanen, Paraprofessional, to working only Mondays and Tuesdays effective September 25, 2023.

5. Reports:

5.1. Treasurer's Report.

5.2. Parkview Principal's Report.

5.3. Superintendent.

5.3.1. Elementary Class Sizes.

5.3.2. RRHS Class Sizes.

5.3.3. Gilbert School update.

5.3.4. Social skills and emotional regulation curriculum materials purchase by Rock Ridge special education teachers.

5.3.5. Anatomage Table.

5.3.6. Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser donation.

6. Policies: Second Reading.

6.1. 504 Student Dress and Appearance.

6.2. 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records.

6.3. 520 Student Surveys.

7. Administration Items:

7.1. Consider approval of quote for the "Rock Ridge Ninja Experience" to be constructed in the new North Star Elementary School.

7.2. Consider approval of Facilities Use Agreement 2022-2023 for the Tennis For All facilities in the amount of $9,600.

7.3. Consider designating one volunteer to join this advisory group for the City of Eveleth: An advisory group will be engaged in Phase 2 and 3 of the special area planning process. Advisory group members are not expected to be experts, but only to share their thoughts as community members on what is in the long-term and best interest of Eveleth residents. Specific feedback includes sharing their thoughts on the vision and goals of the redevelopment/reuse of the site, as well as the site design alternatives and land uses. An effective advisory group member desires to listen to fellow group members, be respectful of different opinions, and makes a positive contribution to group discussions, which helps the City Council make good decisions.  
 
There will be up to 4 meetings with the advisory group. The advisory group meeting will be led by Bob Streetar, Development Consultant, hired by the City. The advisory group will have 6 members, which includes (1) school board member invited to be on the advisory group. 

7.4. Consider approval of request from the City of Gilbert for decorative lights outside of Nelle Shean as well as the remaining historical markers.

7.5. Consider approval of request from the Virginia Area Historical Society for items listed in request.

7.6. Consider approval of request from the Virginia Area Historical Society:

We are requesting permission to obtain for our historical society the business documents that are left over in the Gilbert school vault. Thank you.

Sincerely, 
Mary Peterson, President
Board of Directors
Virginia Area Historical Society
800 9th Ave N
PO Box 736
Virginia MN 55792

8. Meeting Announcements:

8.1. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Parkway, Virginia.

9. Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), to engage in discussions with the School Board’s legal counsel about pending or threatened litigation related to the property at 1404 Progress Pkwy, Eveleth, MN 55734. The Board of Directors seeks legal advice on its options related to acquiring this property, the District Attorney’s analysis of the same, and the District’s options for responding to potential claims.

10. Open Session: Possible action based on the topics discussed in Closed Session.

11. Adjournment.