January 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Organizational and Regular Meeting

1. Call organizational meeting to order.

2. Seat newly-elected board members.

3. Approval of organizational meeting agenda.

4. Election of Board Officers.

4.1. Election of Chairperson.

4.2. Election of Vice Chairperson.

4.3. Election of Clerk.

4.4. Election of Treasurer.

4.5. Election of Alternate Clerk.

5. Organizational Business.

5.1. Set salaries of board directors.

5.2. Approval of Columbus Day is not a school holiday.

5.3. Set 2025 regular board meeting dates and time.

5.4. Approval of ISD No. 2909 mileage rate at the IRS standard mileage rate of 70 cents per mile beginning January 1, 2025.

5.5. Designate school depositories: Frandsen Bank & Trust, MSDLAF, and MNTrust/PMA, Miners National Bank and First National Bank of Gilbert.

5.6. Authorize the hiring of a school attorney on an as-needed basis: Consider recommendation of Colosimo, Patchin, & Kearney, Ltd.,Rupp, Anderson, Squires, & Waldspurger, P.A. and Ratwik, Rozak & Maloney, P.A.

5.7. Consider establishing a newspaper as the legal publication for school business for 2025.

5.8. Consider allowing the Superintendent and Business Manager to conduct wire transfer funds from Miners National Bank of Eveleth to Frandsen Bank and Trust, General Account. 

5.9. Consider allowing the Superintendent and Business Manager to conduct wire transfer funds from First National Bank of Gilbert to Frandsen Bank and Trust, General Account. 

5.10. Consider authorizing the business manager and superintendent to make electronic fund transfers.

5.11. Consider authorizing the business manager to use the current signature plate until a new plate is secured, if necessary.

5.12. Consider authorizing school board members to attend instate meetings.

5.13. Consider authorizing the superintendent to approve instate travel requirements of employees during the school year.

5.14. Consider authorizing the superintendent to employ additional instructional, library, maintenance, and clerical assistance as shall become necessary.

5.15. Consider Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor.

5.16. Consider approval of the Education Identity & Access Management Board Resolution naming Dr. Noel Schmidt as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Rock Ridge Public Schools for 2025.

5.17. Consider designating Dr. Noel Schmidt as the responsible authority under the Minnesota Data Practices Act and Open Meeting Law for 2025.

5.18. Committee memberships.

5.19. Consider mentorship for new board members.

6. Adjourn organizational meeting.

7. Call to order of regular meeting.

8. Approval of agenda.

9. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

10. Consent Agenda:

10.1. Approval of December 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

10.2. Approval of additional duty of AVID Site Coordinator (RRHS) for Brandon Borich with a stipend of $1,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.

10.3. Approval of additional duty of Morning Supervisor (RRHS) at a rate of $17.49/day for the 20245-2025 school year for the following: Brandon Borich (effective November 25, 2024), Tricia Fierst (effective December 16, 2024), and Paul Brainard (effective December 16, 2024).

10.4. Approval of additional duty of Homebound Instructor for Amber King at a rate of $42.00/hour (5 hours/week) effective January 13, 2025.

10.5. Approval of hire of Tyler Voight Cameron for the Lunch Supervisor (RRHS) position at a rate of $19.25/hour effective December 1, 2024.

10.6. Approval of hire of Amy Lundmark for the Morning Cafeteria Aide (PES) position at a rate of $21.17/hour effective December 2, 2024.

10.7. Approval of hire of Julie Ward for the Paraprofessional (LES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective December 9, 2024. 

10.8. Approval of hire of Justin Abramson for the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position at a rate of $25.75/hour effective January 6, 2025.

10.9. Approval of hire of Elaine Ronan-Carlson for the Student Support Paraprofessional (RRHS) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective January 6, 2025. 

10.10. Approval of hire of Jodi Thompson for the Paraprofessional (PES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective January 6, 2025. 

10.11. Approval of hire of Claire Wohlsdorf for the Secondary Math Teacher (RRHS) position with a salary of $23,799 (2nd semester) (Step A BA) effective January 24, 2025.

10.12. Approval of hire of Adam Tritt for the Secondary English Teacher (RRHS/ALP) position with a salary of $41,761.74 (Step J - MA) effective January 24, 2025 (2nd semester/87 contract days). 

10.13. Approval of hire of Katie Hunter for the 2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher (LES) position with a daily rate of pay of $264.43/day (BA Step A) effective approximately February 3, 2025. 

10.14. Approval of volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year (Boys Hockey): William Troutwine, Sam Troutwine, Nicholas Troutwine, Isaac Flatley.

10.15. Acceptance of resignation of KaDeen Auel from the Paraprofessional position effective December 12, 2024.

10.16. Acceptance of resignation of Kylee Sexton from the Paraprofessional position effective December 20, 2024.

10.17. Acceptance of resignation of Jeremy Liimatta from the Spring Play Co-Director effective January 1, 2025.

10.18. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Harriet Anderson from the Paraprofessional position effective January 3, 2025. 

10.19. Acceptance of resignation of Chris Chad from the Assistant Spring Play Director position effective January 6, 2025.

10.20. Acceptance of resignation of Davis Lamppa from the Assistant Baseball Coach position effective January 7, 2025.

10.21. Acceptance of resignation of Bruce Erjavec from the Lunchroom/Playground Aide (PES) position effective January 8, 2025.

10.22. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of $334 from the Rock Ridge Cross Country Booster Club for equipment for the cross country team.

10.23. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount of $10,000 from Brian and Theresa Raduenz for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - In memory of Mr. Hiti (classroom dedication). 

Thank you to the Golden Bear Foundation for acting as the pass through for the donation.

10.24. Acceptance and appreciation of donations of winter gear from Legacy Church to Parkview and Laurentian Elementary Schools. 

10.25. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of new boots and clothing from the Elks Club to Parkview Elementary.

10.26. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of hand-knit hats from Big Life Realty - Paige Mayry to students in need at Laurentian Elementary School.

10.27. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of two full-body wolverine mounts to the Rock Ridge schools.

Frank Klabechek, EHS class of 63, (Frank’s Taxidermy, Iron Minnesota) would like to donate 2 full-body-mounted wolverines to the Rock Ridge schools. These animals were harvested by an indigenous Canadian in northern British Columbia.

All export/import permits are completed. A Minnesota conservation officer approved the shipment of the pelts.  The only condition for the donation is that they must be displayed in a secured display case to prevent touching, damage, and dust.  Location is at your discretion. When the display cases are ready, Frank will deliver the mounts and set them up. 

10.28. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount of $2,000 from Jeff and Holly Okland for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign. 

10.29. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of knit hats from the Gilbert Community United Methodist Church to the Laurentian School Readiness Program.

10.30. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from the Virginia Community Foundation in the amount of $8,564 for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - 2024 Wolverine Fund.

10.31. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount of $8906.13 from Pohaki for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - the 2024 installment payment for the Pohaki Construction Lab.

10.32. Approval of an out-of-state field trip for roughly 25 students from Mr. Conger's World Wars class to the Bong Veterans Museum in Superior, Wisconsin on January 21, 2025.

 

10.33. Approval of lane change for Jessica Kortekaas from BA+20 Step J to BA+30/MA Step J effective December 19, 2024. 

10.34. Approval of lane change for Josh Gibson from BA+20 Step F to BA+30/MA Step F effective December 25, 2024. 

10.35. Approval of lane change for Andy Tikkanen from BA+20 Step J to BA+30/MA Step J effective January 10, 2025.

10.36. Approval of individual work agreements for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026 for the following individuals: Bill Bryson III, Janelle Dolinsek, Chad Hazelton, Mike Hoag, Mike Hoche, Robert Kreegier, Stacie Lamppa, Josh Lamppa, Andrea Lintula, Amanda Mathson, Stephanie McDermid, Willie Spelts, Sandy Viger, Bob Voss, and Debbie Wiirre.

11. Reports:

11.1. AROI: Academic Return on Investment.

11.2. School to Work Engagement and Fundraising updates.

11.3. Parkview Elementary Principal's Report.

11.4. Superintendent.

11.4.1. Minnesota School Finance: A Guide for Legislators.

11.4.2. 2024 PMA Minnesota School District Referendum Report. 

11.5. Treasurer's Report.

12. Administration Items:

12.1. Consider approval of the Rock Ridge High School 2025-2026 course registration handbooks for Grades 7/8 and Grades 9-12.

12.2. Consider approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between St. Louis County Family Services Collaborative and RRPS for the purpose of expansion of early intervention and prevention services.

12.3. Consider approval of Easement Request.

12.4. Termination of Temporary Easement.

12.5. Consider which school board members interview Junior School Board Representative applicants.

13. Meeting Announcements:

13.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia, pending board approval of the 2025 meeting schedule.

14. Adjournment.