February 12, 2024 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 January 22, 2024 (5:00 P.M.) special meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of January 22, 2024 (5:30 P.M.) special meeting minutes.

4.3. Approval of January 22, 2024 regular meeting minutes. 

4.4. Approval of hire of Nissa Evenson for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 5, 2024.

4.5. Approval of hire of Daniel Melby for the Performing Arts Center AV Tech position at a rate of $50/hour effective February 5, 2024.

4.6. Approval of hire of Dylan Lehman for the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position at a rate of $24.25/hour effective February 6, 2024.

4.7. Approval of hire of Gabriela Ventura for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 12, 2024. 

4.8. Approval of hire of Mike Nystrom for the Performing Arts Center AV Tech position at a rate of $50/hour effective February 13, 2024.

4.9. Approval of hire of Matt Krage for the Musical Assistant Director/Producer position with a stipend of 2,693 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.10. Approval of hire of Matt Krage for the Musical Lead Director position with a stipend of $3,183 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.11. Approval of hire of Dallas Williams for the Junior High Track Coach position with a stipend of $3,183 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.12. Approval of additional duty of "I Love To Read Coordinator" (NSE) with a stipend of $505 for Candy Ofstad for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Judy Strumbell from the Licensed School Social Worker position effective January 31, 2024.

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Beth Anderson from the Paraprofessional position effective February 2, 2024. 

4.15. Acceptance of resignation of Sean Streier from the C Team Baseball Coach position effective February 8, 2024. 

4.16. Acceptance of resignation of Corey Schriber from the Assistant Baseball Coach position effective February 8, 2024. 

4.17. Acceptance of resignation of Derek Aho from the Assistant Boys Golf Coach position effective February 8, 2024. 

4.18. Acceptance of resignation of Alissa Pulles from the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position effective February 13, 2024.

4.19. Approval of transfer of Terri Stubbs from the Part-Time Bus Driver to Morning Part-Time Bus Driver position at a rate of $23.64/hours effective February 1, 2024.

4.20. Approval of transfer of Christy Salo from the Part-Time Bus Driver to the Casual Bus Driver position at a rate of $23.64/hours effective February 2, 2024.

4.21. Approval of transfer of Jon Vidmar from the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver - Afternoon Shift to the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver - Day Shift position effective February 5, 2024.

4.22. Approval of lane change for Nina Sporich from BA to BA+10 effective January 16, 2024.

4.23. Approval for Noel Schmidt to attend the National Superintendents Academy, as per contract, on Feb 28, Feb 29, March 1 in Columbus, Ohio, and April 17, April 18, April 19, in Colorado Springs, CO.

4.24. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from the Eveleth Elks in the amount of $500 to teacher, Liam Conger, to be used toward a war museum field trip.

4.25. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability in the amount of $500 given to teacher, Samantha Pappenfuss-Krage, for a Youth Climate Fest.

5. Reports:

5.1. Student Rep Reports.

5.2. North Star Elementary Principal's Report.

5.3. Eveleth 3D Project update.

5.4. Superintendent.

5.5. Treasurer's Report.

6. Policies - Final Reading.

6.1. 203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda.

6.2. 213 School Board Committees.

6.3. 410 Family and Medical Leave Policy.

6.4. 413 Harassment and Violence.

6.5. 416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing.

6.6. 506 Student Discipline.

6.7. 515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records) Form ONLY.

6.8. 620 Credit For Learning.

7. Administration Items:

7.1. Consider approval of Resolution Authorizing Entry Into Joint Powers Agreement In The Form Of A Declaration of Trust Establishing The "MN Trust" And Authorizing Participation Therein.

7.2. Consider approval of Resolution Authorizing Entry Into A Joint Powers Agreement In The Form Of A Declaration of Trust Establishing An Entity Known As "Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus" And Authorizing Participation In Certain Investment Programs In Connection Therewith.

7.3. Consider approving the update of account names and signers with the District's financial institutions to reflect "Rock Ridge Public Schools":

Miners National Bank of Eveleth (General Fund & Certificate of Deposit)
First National Bank of Gilbert (General Fund & Certificate of Deposit)
Frandsen Bank & Trust
Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Funds, along with naming Dr. Noel Schmidt, Superintendent, and Andrea Lintula, Business Manager, as approved contacts.

Signers:
Bill Addy, Board Chair
Brandi Lautigar, Clerk
Nicole Culbert-Dahl, Treasurer
Dr. Noel Schmidt, Superintendent
Andrea Lintula, Business Manager

Remove as Signer:
Spencer Aune

7.4. Motion to remove Spencer Aune as a signer for the Rock Ridge school district credit card through Frandsen Bank & Trust and replace with Andrea Lintula, Business Manager, as signer for credit card purchases. 

7.5. Motion to approve the closing of the Nelle Shean Activity Fund (First National Bank of Gilbert), the Franklin Activity Fund (Miners National Bank of Eveleth), and the Eveleth-Gilbert Junior High Activity Fund (First National Bank of Gilbert) and transfer funds to ISD 2909 General Account.

7.6. Motion to approve the closing of the Eveleth-Gilbert High School Activity Fund (Miners National Bank of Eveleth) and the Virginia High School Activity Fund (Wells Fargo) and transfer funds to the Rock Ridge High School Activity Fund.

7.7. Motion to approve the closing of the ISD 2154 Imprest Fund checking account at Miners National Bank of Eveleth and transfer funds to ISD 2909 General Account.

7.8. Motion to close ISD 706 General Account and ISD 706 Sweep Account at Frandsen Bank & Trust and transfer funds to ISD 2909 General Account.

7.9. Motion to grant "View-Only Access" to Julie Eddy to the Rock Ridge High School Activity Fund account at Miners National Bank of Eveleth.

7.10. Motion to update signers for the Safe Deposit Box at Miners National Bank from Spencer Aune and Jeff Carey to Dr. Noel Schmidt, Superintendent, and Andrea Lintula, Business Manager.

7.11. Motion to close the Safe Deposit Box at Miners National Bank of Eveleth.

7.12. Consider approval of the 2024 Rock Ridge School Board Committee Roster.

7.13. Reconsider approval of request from the Eveleth Area Community Foundation for the mural in the Eveleth school.

7.14. Consider approval of request from the Northland Learning Center for donation of equipment from the Eveleth campus (2-high low tables and a wheelchair swing).

7.15. Consider approval of request from Makinen Volunteer Fire Department for items from the Eveleth-Gilbert High School. 

7.16. Consider approval of request from Jonathan Liimatta for the scoreboard located at the Gilbert campus football field.

7.17. Consider approval of request from the Colvin Volunteer Fire Department for a donation or purchase of two cabinets available in the Eveleth-Gilbert High School.

8. Meeting Announcements:

8.1. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

9. Adjournment.