May 13, 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 April 22, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of transfer of Robert Kreegier from the Technology Specialist Level 1 position to the Database Specialist/1:1 Coordinator position with a salary of $63,397 effective May 14, 2024. 

4.3. Approval of hire of the following returning coaches for the 2024-2025 school year:
Perry Brown (Head Boys Swimming $6,555 / Head Girls Swimming $6,555), Nancy Reed (Junior High Girls Swimming $3,278), Katie Niskanen (Junior Varsity Volleyball $4,791), Madelynne Faldet (C Team Volleyball $4,034), Amy Kvaternik (Head Volleyball $7,060), Melissa Lautigar (7/8 Volleyball $3,278), Alicia Schroeder (7th Grade Volleyball $3,278), Taryn Greiner (Junior High Volleyball $3,278), Patricia Elsmore (Head Girls Hockey $7,816), Laurie Kuoppala (Junior High Volleyball $3,278), Kassie Strand (Assistant Girls Hockey $5,295).

4.4. Approval of additional duty of Chess Club Advisor for Dan Berry with a stipend of $490 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.5. Approval of Jason Ness as the returning Head Speech Coach with a stipend of $3,485 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.6. Approval of hire of Summer Day Camp Staff at a rate of $13.50/hour effective June 6, 2024 through August 23, 2024: Amelia Sandnas, Julianna Bockelmann, Cindi Nelson, Leigh Backe, Ella Lamppa, Jordan Walters.

4.7. Acceptance of resignation of Ace (Autumn) Eldridge from the Paraprofessional position effective May 31, 2024.

4.8. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Joanne Laughton effective June 28, 2024.

4.9. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Tom Prosen from the Tech Support position effective August 5, 2024.

4.10. Rescind approval of volunteer golf coach Joseph Wisocki effective April 29, 2024. 

4.11. Acceptance of non-returning coaches for the 2024-2025 school year due to positions being eliminated: Skyler Harju (Assistant Girls Swimming), Steven Begich (Assistant Boys Swimming & Diving / Assistant Girls Swimming & Diving).

4.12. Approval of non-renewal of Carrie Klakoski for the Assistant Volleyball Coach position for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.13. Approval of out of state travel for Todd Ufford to attend the National Anatomage Conference in Santa Clara, CA July 18-19, 2024. 

4.14. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of six quilts from Faith United Lutheran Church to be used by students in the Laurentian Elementary Health Office.

4.15. Approval of lane change for Christopher Chad from MA+10 to MA+18 effective May 14, 2024. 

5. Reports:

5.1. School to Work Engagement & Fundraising update.

5.2. Presentation by consultant hired by City of Eveleth concerning the Eveleth school site after demolition completed.

5.3. Laurentian Elementary Principal's Report.

5.4. Student Representative Report.

5.5. Process for Superintendent Evaluation.

5.6. Superintendent.

5.7. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of non-renewal of Ben Johnson for the Boys Head Hockey Coach position for the 2024-2025 school year.

6.2. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Linda Fedor, a Tier 1 Teacher in the ECFE Teacher position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.3. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Martha Lash, a Tier 1 Teacher in the School Readiness Teacher position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.4. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Bethany Lash, a Probationary Teacher in the School Readiness Teacher position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.5. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Melissa Hillman, a Probationary Teacher in the School Readiness Teacher position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.6. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Kylee Uncini, a Probationary Teacher in the School Readiness Teacher position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.7. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Taryn Greiner, a Probationary Teacher in the HS Physical Education/Health Teacher position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.8. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Sarah Knudson, a Probationary Teacher in the Early Childhood - Parent Educator position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.9. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Hayley Halls, a Probationary Teacher in the Interventionist Teacher position, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

6.10. Consider approval of Resolution Terminating Employment of Amanda Wenneson.

6.11. Consider approval of request from the City of Eveleth to allow the Eveleth fire department and police department to use the former Eveleth-Gilbert High School for various trainings.

6.12. Consider approval of the Professional Services Contract between Rock Ridge Public School and Range Mental Health beginning July 1, 2024 and concluding June 30, 2025.

6.13. Consider approval of Field Placement Affiliation Agreement between Grand Canyon University and Rock Ridge Public Schools beginning April 24, 2024 and ending April 24, 2027.

6.14. Consider approval of Nursing and Allied Health Clinical Affiliation Memorandum of Agreement between Southwest Minnesota State University and Rock Ridge Public Schools effective through April 30, 2029.

6.15. Consider approval of Boardbook subscription for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $2,700.

6.16. Consider reapproval of the 2023-2024 Teacher Seniority List following updates of ECFE FTEs.

6.17. Consider approval of MSHSL Membership Renewal for 2024-2025.
 

6.18. Consider approval of donation request from Tucker Nelson for items from the Eveleth-Gilbert High School ("Theatre Property Room" sign and 3 auditorium seats).

6.19. Consider approval of donation request from the Gilbert VFW and Auxiliary 4456 for kitchen items, filing cabinets, storage units, and other usable miscellaneous office items from the Eveleth campus.

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. Steve Kerzie Legacy Track Dedication on Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 A.M.

7.2. City Auto Glass Field Dedication on May 23 at 3:45 P.M. at the City Auto Glass Field.

7.3. The next regular board meeting will be Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.