March 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

4. Construction/Demolition:

4.1. Eveleth Campus Abatement & Demolition - Bid Results. 

4.2. Consider approval of Contract Amendment No. 14 to Construction Manager Agreement.

5. Consent Agenda:

5.1. Approval of March 11, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

5.2. Approval of hire of Marife Jenni for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 5, 2023.

5.3. Approval of hire of Jessica Rahkola for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 5, 2023.

5.4. Approval of hire of Jen Arola for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 5, 2023.

5.5. Approval of hire of Kelsey Polchow for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 12, 2024.

5.6. Approval of hire of Michelle Epps for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 12, 2024.

5.7. Approval of hire of Stephanie Stefanich for the Homebound Instructor position for the 2023-2024 school year with a rate of $41.00/hour effective March 11, 2024. 

5.8. Approval of hire of Steve Manninen for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective March 21, 2024.

5.9. Approval of hire of Matt Reid for the 7th/8th Grade Baseball Coach position with a stipend of $3,183 for the 2023-2024 school year.

5.10. Approval of transfers (Job #1051) for Kadeen Auel, Paraprofessional, and Mindy Stanaway, Paraprofessional, for the 2024-2025 school year. 

5.11. Approval of volunteer coach for the 2023-2024 school year: Pete Auvinen (Track).

5.12. Approval of correction to stipend for Davis Lamppa, Assistant Baseball Coach, from $5,875 to $4,651 for the 2023-2024 school year.

5.13. Acceptance of resignation of Julie Lindeman from the School Readiness Teacher position effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

5.14. Approval for out-of-state travel for Kyle Hammer and four high school students to attend the DECA International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA from April 27-May 1.

5.15. Approval of unpaid medical leave of absence for Michelle Edblom, Paraprofessional, from April 15 through May 16, 2024.

5.16. Acceptance and appreciation of donations to Laurentian Elementary for "I Love To Read Month 2024": Dave's Pizza (5 pizzas), Kunnari's (16-gift certificates for donut/cookie), Target ($30 e-gift card), Walmart (10-$5 gift cards), Dairy Queen (40-gift certificates for small cone), Snicker's Pizza (12 pizzas), Papa Murphy's (500 gift certificates for free Mini-Murph Pizza Kit), Eveleth-Gilbert Bears PTA (600 leis, 38 children's books), Monster's Ink (18 shirts, 4 bags, 2 water bottles), Barber Graphics (1 pair Rock Ridge mittens, 6 tshirts, 2 string bags), Boomtown (2-$25 gift certificates), The Rink (10-$10 gift certificates), Village Inn (3-gallon container of icecream and toppings).

5.17. Acceptance and appreciation of a grant in the amount of $500to the DECA Booster Club from Lake Country Power.

6. Reports:

6.1. School to Work Engagement and Fundraising updates.

6.2. Student Representative Report.

6.3. Rock Ridge Principal's Report.

6.4. Superintendent.

6.5. Treasurer's Report.

7. Administration Items:

7.1. Consider approval of the Resolution Proposing Placement of Benjamin Norman A Continuing Contract/Tenured Teacher on Unrequested Leave of Absence to the Extent of 1.0 FTE. 

7.2. Consider approval of the Resolution Proposing Placement of Abigail Warner A Continuing Contract/Tenured Teacher on Unrequested Leave of Absence to the Extent of 0.1 FTE. 

8. Meeting Announcements:

8.1. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

9. Adjournment.