August 26, 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 August 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of additional duty of Before School Supervisor with a stipend of $3,026 for the 2024-2025 school year for the following current staff: Jackie LeBeque, Sarah Thyen, Tara Fierke, Rob Hinrichs, Melissa Lautigar, Shelley Schriber, Jessica Kralich/Elizabeth Niemi (split stipend amount equaling $1,513 each).

4.3. Approval of additional duty of Cafeteria/Noon Supervisor with a stipend of $3,026 for the 2024-2025 school year for the following current staff: Jackie LeBeque, Stacy Aune, Rob Hinrichs, Heather Gulbranson, Becki Carey, Cody Baker.

4.4. Approval of additional duties for the following current staff for the 2024-2025 school year: Stace Landwer (LES Elem. Yearbook Advisor $1,765 and Student Council $1,513), Brandon Miller (NES After School Supervisor $3,026), Sarah Thyen (NSE Crossing Guard Supervisor $1,968), Bridget LaCoursiere (I Love To Read Coordinator $505), Brandon Miller and Kelli Voss (NSE WEB Leaders with a split stipend of $1,009 each).

4.5. Approval of hire of Amanda Spotts for the 0.64 FTE Elementary Music Teacher position with a salary of $41,913.60 (BA+10 Step G) effective August 27, 2024.

4.6. Approval of hire of Anita Leander-Flores for the 0.32 FTE ESL Teacher position with a salary of $21,672.32 (MA+18 Step D) effective August 27, 2024.

4.7. Approval of hire of Bradley Crep for the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position at a rate of $25.75/hour effective August 19, 2024.

4.8. Approval of hire of Raymond Nori Jr. for the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position at a rate of $25.75/hour effective August 29, 2024. 

4.9. Approval of hire of Justine Schunk for the Playground Aide position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.10. Approval of hire of Cindy Kujala for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.11. Approval of hire of Lindsay Blackwood for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.12. Approval of hire of Alexandra Holweger for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.13. Approval of hire of Lillian Archambeau for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.14. Approval of hire of Michael Lund for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.15. Approval of hire of Ryan Nephew for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.16. Approval of hire of Carlie Hadrava for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.17. Approval of hire of Bethany Lash for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.18. Approval of hire of Melissa Hillman for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.19. Approval of hire of Michalina Littler for the Paraprofessional (RRHS/ALP) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.20. Approval of hire of Holly Ayster for the Paraprofessional Student Supervisor position with a stipend of $19.97/hour effective September 3, 2024.

4.21. Approval of hire of Mary Rantala for the 0.6 FTE Medical Careers position with a salary of $36,827.40 (Step C, MA) effective August 27, 2024.

4.22. Approval of hire of John Westby for the 7th Grade Junior High Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,278 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.23. Approval of hire of Brian Skadsem for the 7th Grade Junior High Football Coach position with a stipend of $3,278 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.24. Approval of hire of Harry Shears for the Junior High Girls Cross Country Coach position with a stipend of $3,278 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.25. Approval of hire of Nick Miller for the Assistant JV Football Coach position with a stipend of $4,791 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.26. Approval of hire of Kerri Johnson for the Assistant Musical Director position with a stipend of $2,773 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.27. Approval of transfer of Michelle Edblom, Paraprofessional, from 21 hours/week to 10 hours/week at a rate of $19.97/hour effective October 2, 2024.

4.28. Approval of volunteer coaches for the 2024-2025 school year: Nathan Houdek (8th Grade Assistant Football), Joseph Mason (Football).

4.29. Acceptance of resignation of Ramona Dieryck from the Playground Aide position effective August 6, 2024.

4.30. Acceptance of resignation of Michelle Hoffman-Robinson from the Paraprofessional position effective August 6, 2024.

4.31. Acceptance of resignation of Amelia Sandnas from the Playground Aide position effective August 14, 2024.

4.32. Acceptance of resignation of Tristan Kuoppala from the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position effective August 26, 2024.

4.33. Acceptance of resignation of Doreen Simone from the Paraprofessional position effective August 27, 2024.

4.34. Approval of leave of absence for Kyle Lawrence, Elementary Teacher, for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.35. Approval of correction of lane change for Hannah Davidson-Teff. Lane change is BA+20 to MA. Previously approved lane change stated BA+10 to MA.

4.36. Approval of lane change of Nina Sporich from BA+10 to MA effective August 13, 2024.

4.37. Approval of request from Eveleth Heritage Society/ Eveleth Area Community Foundation for donation of the cornerstone/time capsule to preserve and protect this historical item within the City of Eveleth.  

5. Reports:

5.1. Update on Northeast Service Cooperative Services.

5.2. Greenhouse project update.

5.3. Discussion and possible action regarding Varsity Assistant athletic coaches.

5.4. Transportation update.

5.5. Update from RAMS

5.6. Superintendent.

5.6.1. "Beginning of the School Year" update.

5.7. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of transfer of Chris Chad from the Secondary Teacher position to the RRHS Dean of Students position with a salary of $90,420 (Step J, MA+18) effective August 26, 2024.

6.2. Consider approval of the Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Virginia and ISD 2909 effective through March 31, 2027.

6.3. Consider approval of Child and Adult Care Food Program Contract for Vended Meals for the 2024-2025 school year.

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting is Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.