December 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Presentation of Truth in Taxation information.

3.1. Consider certifying 2023 Payable 2024 Levy at $4,747,703.

4. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

5. Consent Agenda:

5.1. Approval of November 27, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

5.2. Approval of hire of Khadeja Smith for the WA1T Advisor position with a stipend of $478 effective November 28, 2023.

5.3. Approval of hire of Breanna Bridgewater for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective December 4, 2023.

5.4. Approval of hire of Maleah Milton for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective December 18, 2023. 

5.5. Approval of hire of Ryan Malich for the Head Boys Track Coach position with a stipend of $5,732 for the 2023-2024 school year.

5.6. Approval of hire of Kyle Lawrence for the Head Girls Golf Coach position with a stipend of $5,732 for the 2023-2024 school year.

5.7. Approval of termination of Jonnie Rewartz from the Paraprofessional position effective November 27, 2023.

5.8. Approval of amended stipend for JV Knowledge Bowl Advisors - Liam Conger and Ben Norman will be splitting the $1,433 stipend and each receive $716.50.

5.9. Approval of overnight athletic trips for the Winter 2023-2024 season.

5.10. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of binders and office supplies from U.S. Steel to Parkview Elementary School. 

5.11. Acceptance and appreciation of the second and final payment of $175,000 from Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation donated to the #RockRidgeRising campaign.

5.12. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from the Eveleth Elks Lodge in the amount of $500 to the Laurentian School Readiness program for gym equipment.

5.13. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of a box of wipes for the Parkview Nurse's Office from Stephanie Strand.

5.14. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Lundgren Motors in the amount of $100 for "I Love To Read Month" activities.

6. Reports:

6.1. Parkview Elementary Principal's Report.

6.2. World's Best Workforce.

6.3. School to Work/Fundraising update.

6.4. Superintendent.

6.4.1. National Rural Education Association Report: Why Rural Matters.

6.5. Treasurer's Report.

7. Policy 520: Student Surveys - Final Reading.

8. Administration Items:

8.1. Consider approval of Naming Agreement between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Pohaki Lumber & Builders Supplies, Inc.

8.2. Consider approval of Resolution to Adopt the Findings and Conclusions of Hearing Officer and to Expel Student "RR-X1-2023-24" For a Period of Twelve Months.

8.3. Consider approval of 1404 Progress Parkway Term Sheet, Purchase Agreement between VEEDA and RRPS, and Agreement Regarding Tract D (Additional Progress Parkway Property).

8.4. Eveleth School Site and consider approval of Term Sheet.

8.5. Consider approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025) between RRPS and Education Minnesota Rock Ridge Local #7394.

8.6. Consider approval of donation request from the Gilbert Police Department/City of Gilbert for fitness equipment located in the Gilbert School.

8.7. Consider approval of donation request from Stages of the Range Players (Virginia, MN) for stage braces, scrim, and a table from the Gilbert school. 

8.8. Consider approval of MOU between Northland Foundation and Rock Ridge Public Schools to implement the Northeastern Minnesota Family, Friend, and Neighbor Child Care Provider Outreach and Support Initiative.

8.9. Consider casting a ballot vote for the MREA 2023 Elections North Zone - 2024 Board of Directors. 

9. Meeting Announcements:

9.1. The next regular school board meeting will be Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

10. Adjournment.