March 11, 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 February 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of a split stipend for Co-Chairs of the Continuing Education Committee Betty Parker and Jeannine Bauman - $600.00/each for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.3. Approval of additional duty of WEB Leader with a stipend of $1,959 for Brandon Miller for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.4. Approval of hire of Jacob Barcena for the Performing Arts Center AV Tech position at a rate of $50.00/hour effective February 13, 2024.

4.5. Approval of hire of Pia Starkovich for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective March 4, 2024.

4.6. Approval of hire of Mikayla Gaylord for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective March 11, 2024.

4.7. Approval of hire of Zoey Hougas for the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver - Afternoon position at a rate of $24.25/hour effective March 25, 2024.

4.8. Approval of hire of Davis Lamppa for the Assistant Baseball Coach position with a stipend of $5,875 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.9. Approval of hire of Paul Coome for the JV Baseball Coach position with a stipend of $4,651 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.10. Approval of hire of Jason Hirdler for the JH Girls Track Coach position with a stipend of $3,183 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.11. Approval of volunteer coaches for 2023-2024: Andrew Hakley (Baseball), Brad Scott (Baseball), AJ Roen (Boys Tennis).

4.12. Approval of request of Dominique Little to pause her current leave of absence and return the last three days of school to pack up her classroom and move to the new North Star. Request is to receive pay for these three work days.

4.13. Approval of a split stipend for School Forest Coordinators Beth Collins and Elysa Kemen - $1,101.50/each for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.14. Approval of termination of Jessica Higgins from the Paraprofessional position effective March 4, 2024. 

4.15. Acceptance of resignation of Maleah Milton from the Paraprofessional position effective February 27, 2024.

4.16. Acceptance of resignation of Eternity Anwiler from the Paraprofessional position effective March 8, 2024.

4.17. Acceptance of resignation of Jasmine Dragon from the Paraprofessional position effective March 11, 2024.

4.18. Acceptance of resignation of Tanya Rabideaux from the Paraprofessional position effective March 15, 2024.

4.19. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount of $500 from Cuningham Group to Liam Conger to be used for the War Museum field trip.

4.20. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of a $200 Target gift card and girls' clothing from Madelyn Mesich and Ellen Hitner - Virginia Soroptimist for the RRHS Health Office.

4.21. Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Northland Foundation to Rock Ridge Early Childhood and Quad City Coalition to continue the childcare mentoring program from Jan. 1, 2024-June 20, 2025. This is a continuation of a mentoring program that we've been working on with Mt. Iron school district and our local homebased and child care centers. 

4.22. Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the NESC and MSC Rural CTE Collaboration which will go towards the purchase of a Epilog Laser Engraver.

5. Reports:

5.1. German American Partership Program exchange.

5.2. Laurentian Elementary Principal's Report.

5.3. Notice on Hearing from City of Virginia.

5.4. Superintendent.

5.4.1. North Star construction update.

5.4.2. Eveleth School site update.

5.4.3. Gilbert School site update.

5.5. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of School Readiness and ECFE 2024-2025 Budget Recommendation.

6.2. Consider approval of proposed self-transport zone for students attending North Star Elementary in Virginia beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.

6.3. Consider request from Bruce Bonicatto for some of the carpet squares in Eveleth-Gilbert High School. The squares would be used for personal use and not to be resold.

6.4. Consider approval of proposed 2024-2025 Rock Ridge school calendar.

6.5. State Tournament.

6.6. Consider approval of Resolution Terminating Employment of Mikaela Schelde.

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.