November 25, 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 October 28, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of November 12, 2024 special meeting minutes.

4.3. Approval of November 19, 2024 special meeting minutes.

4.4. Approval of hire of Melissa Dormanen for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective October 2, 2024.

4.5. Approval of hire of Linda Fedor for the Early Childhood Family Education Teacher position with a salary of $14,097.85 (Step B MA+18) prorated, effective October 30, 2024. 

4.6. Approval of hire of Kylee Sexton for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective November 6, 2024.

4.7. Approval of hire of Isabella Axelson for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective November 6, 2024.

4.8. Approval of hire of Chanel Kamunen for the Head Start Paraprofessional position (Eveleth) at a rate of $19.97/hour effective November 11, 2024. 

4.9. Approval of hire of Laura Bakhtiari for the Interim Title I Interventionist position with a salary of $50,570.92 (Step J BA) prorated, effective November 18, 2024. 

4.10. Approval of hire of Skyler Harju for the Assistant Boys Swim Coach position with a stipend of $4,791 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.11. Approval of hire of Lunchroom Supervisors at Rock Ridge High School for Semester 1 with a stipend of $1,513 each.

4.12. Approval of volunteer coach(es) for the 2024-2025 school year: Thomas Aune (Boys Basketball).

4.13. Approval of winter coaches and volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.14. Approval of transfer of Joni Mogen-Pfutzenreuter, Lunch/Playground Aide, from Laurentian to Parkview Elementary (Job#1158) effective November 18, 2024.

4.15. Approval of transfer of Tricia Harsila from the RRHS Counseling Secretary to the RRHS Attendance Secretary position (Job#1166) at a rate of $24.87/hour effective November 20, 2024

4.16. Approval of transfer of Brad Crep from Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver to the RRHS Student Supervision position (Job#1151) at a rate of $19.97/hour effective December 2, 2024. 

4.17. Approval of transfer of Bradley Crep from Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver to the Paraprofessional position (Job#1096) at a rate of $19.97/hour effective December 2, 2024.

4.18. Approval of transfer of Alexandra Larson from Long-Term Substitute to the Paraprofessional position (Job#1157) at a rate of $19.97/hour effective November 11, 2024.

4.19. Acceptance of resignation of Shaylin Peliska from the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position effective November 8, 2024. 

4.20. Acceptance of resignation of Kelsey Rye from the Paraprofessional position effective November 15, 2024. 

4.21. Acceptance of resignation of Nicholas Thompson from the Secondary English Teacher position effective January 23, 2025. 

4.22. Approval to extend unpaid medical leave of absence for Harriet Anderson, Paraprofessional, from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. 

4.23. Approval of out-of-state travel for Brandon Borich to attend the AVID National Conference in Dallas, TX December 12-14, 2024.

4.24. Approval of lane change for Ashely Tikkanen from MA to MA+18 effective November 9, 2024.

4.25. Acceptance and appreciation of the CTE Award from NESC and the MN Service Cooperative Rural CTE Grant in the amount of $5,000 for the Building Construction class for supplies and equipment to work collaboratively with contractors, MN North College, and Habitat for Humanity.

4.26. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of extra pants from Gethsemane Lutheran Church to Parkview Elementary School.

4.27. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of $500 from the Eveleth Elks to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign to support the eSports Team at Rock Ridge High School.

4.28. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from WA Fisher in the amount of $2,500 for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign with naming rights to the RRHS Graphic Arts Lab in recognition.

5. Operating Referendum Renewal Presentation. 

5.1. Public Comment.

5.2. Consider approval of Resolution Authorizing The Renewal of an Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization.

6. Construction.

6.1. Preconstruction Services of Building 1404 Presentation.

7. Reports:

7.1. Community Education update.

7.2. Student Representative Report.

7.3. Rock Ridge High School Principal's Report.

7.4. Superintendent.

7.4.1. Update on Eveleth school property and Gilbert school property.

7.5. Treasurer's Report.

8. Policies - Third/Final Reading: 

8.1. 215 Student School Board Representatives.

8.2. 721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources. 

8.3. 506 Student Discipline.

8.4. 722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests.

8.5. 806 Crisis Management Policy.

8.6. 102 Equal Educational Opportunity.

8.7. 104 School District Mission Statement.

8.8. 204 School Board Meeting Minutes.

8.9. 207 Public Hearings.

8.10. 413 Harassment and Violence.

8.11. 416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing.

8.12. 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School.

8.13. 419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction.

8.14. 425 Staff Development and Mentoring.

8.15. 503 Student Attendance.

8.16. 507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint.

8.17. 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students.

8.18. 512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities.

8.19. 513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design.

8.20. 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records.

8.21. 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination.

8.22. 524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.

8.23. 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs From School Grounds.

8.24. 535 Service Animals in Schools.

8.25. 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals.

8.26. 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day.

8.27. 603 Curriculum Development.

8.28. 604 Instructional Curriculum.

8.29. 607 Organization of Grade Levels.

8.30. 608 Instructional Services - Special Education.

8.31. 609 Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances.

8.32. 613 Graduation Requirements.

8.33. 614 School District Testing Plan and Procedure.

8.34. 615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions For IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students.

8.35. 616 School District System Accountability.

8.36. 619 Staff Development For Standards.

8.37. 620 Credit For Learning.

8.38. 624 Online Instruction.

8.39. 707 Transportation of Public School Students.

8.40. 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students.

8.41. 709 Student Transportation Safety Policy.

8.42. 802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material.

9. Special Election.

9.1. Combined Polling Places for School District Elections Not Held on the Day of a Statewide Election.

9.2. Consider approval of the Resolution Calling Special Election to Fill School Board Vacancy.

9.3. Consider approval of the Resolution Establishing Dates For Filing Affidavits of Candidacy.

9.4. Discussion on the process of appointing a school board member to fill the vacancy until a special election can be held.

10. Administration Items:

10.1. Discussion on Rock Ridge Individual Work Agreements for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

10.2. Consider approval of Resolution Authorizing Rock Ridge Public Schools ISD 2909 To Make Application To And Accept Grant Funds From IRRR Revenue Bonds Issued Per Minnesota Laws 2024, Chapter 127, Article 69, Sections 15-16.

10.3. Consider approval of the MOU between AFSCME Council 65 Local Union #3 and RRPS.

10.4. Consider approval of job description of "Principal and/or Assistant Principal". 

10.5. Consider submitting a nomination to the RAMS Board of Directors.

10.6. Consider approval of Application for DISSOLUTION of Cooperative Sponsorship between Mesabi East and Rock Ridge, regarding girls tennis. 

11. Meeting Announcements:

11.1. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Parkway, Virginia.

12. Adjournment.