June 9, 2025 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 May 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of additional duty of Laurentian AVID Coordinator for Interventionist, Melissa Lautigar, with a stipend of $1,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.3. Approval of hire of Jeff Teasck for the Community Education Summer Softball Coordinator position with a stipend of $1,500 effective May 15, 2025. 

4.4. Approval of hire of the following for the Year End Bus Cleaning positions at a rate of $25.14/hour effective June 2, 2025 through June 13, 2025: Cindy Powell, Alyssa Harris, and Dom Sereno.

4.5. Approval of hire of Extended School Year Paraprofessionals at a rate of $19.97/hour effective June 10, 2025 - August 14, 2025: Brittney Kemi, Morgan Dobson, Hannah Ronning, Shannon Schmidtke, Dezira Drumm, Cindy Kujala, Paul Powers, Chanel Kamunen, Melodi Haugen, Natasha Clemmer, Emily Houghton, Kristie Intihar, Christine Nelson, Jordan Orbeck-Stevens.

4.6. Approval of hire of Hannah Helander for the 1.0 FTE Elementary Special Education Teacher position with a salary of $87,738 (Step J MA+10) effective August 25, 2025. 

4.7. Approval of hire of Laura Bakhtiari for the 1.0 FTE Early Childhood Special Education Teacher position with a salary of $73,411 (Step J BA) effective August 25, 2025. 

4.8. Approval of hire of Ethan Stachovich for the 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher position with a salary of $70,814 (Step I BA+10) effective August 25, 2025. 

4.9. Approval of hire of Steven Aker for the Part Time Permanent Bus Driver position at a rate of $25.14/hour effective September 2, 2025. 

4.10. Approval of hire of Susan Lanyk for the 2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher position (LES) with a salary of $64,493 (prorated) effective October 15, 2025. 

4.11. Approval of additional duty of School Forest Coordinator for elementary teacher, Beth Collins, with a stipend of $2,269 effective July 1, 2025.

4.12. Approval of 2024-2025 Club Advisors and stipends. 

4.13. Approval of proposal of the 2026 Florida band trip.

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Justine Schunk from the Playground Aide position effective May 29, 2025.

4.15. Acceptance of resignation of Kiara Laube from the Paraprofessional position effective May 31, 2025.

4.16. Acceptance of resignation of Paula Dundas from the Head Softball Coach position effective May 31, 2025. 

4.17. Acceptance of resignation of Tricia Harsila from the RRHS Secretary position effective June 20, 2025. 

4.18. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of William Petersen from the Custodian/General Maintenance/Grounds/Driver position effective December 15, 2025.

4.19. Approval of termination of Marife Jenni from the Paraprofessional position effective May 29, 2025.

4.20. Approval of termination of Jessica Rahkola from the Paraprofessional position effective May 29, 2025.

4.21. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount $500 from the Eveleth Elks Lodge 1161 for Laurentian Elementary - bowling field trip.

4.22. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of used engine cores from Centennial Enterprises, Inc. to the Rock Ridge Auto Mechanics Department.

5. Reports:

5.1. Activities budget reductions update.

5.2. FY26 Budget update.

5.3. Washing D.C. Close Up trip presentation.

5.4. Superintendent.

5.5. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 health insurance.

6.2. Consider approval of Services Contract between Arrowhead Regional Computing Consortium (ARCC) and Rock Ridge Public Schools for FY26.

6.3. Consider approval of the School Nutrition Programs Renewal of Food Service Management Contract School Year 2025-2026. 

6.4. Consider approval of renewal of Teachers on Call agreement for the 2025-2026 school year.

6.5. Consider approval of the Rock Ridge Community Education Council Bylaws. 

6.6. Consider approval of purchase offer for school property in Virginia. (The "old Mill 40,"  west and slightly south of North Star Elementary. Just north of Mesabi Tribune.)

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

6.8. Consider approval of MSBA membership dues and renewals of Boardbook and Policy Services subscriptions for FY26.

6.9. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League.

6.10. Consider approval of Resolution Requiring the Tally of Write-In Votes Only If Write-In Votes Are Greater Than a Ballot Candidate's Total Votes. 

7. Policies - Second Reading. 

7.1. 413 Harassment and Violence.

7.2. 425 Staff Development and Mentoring.

7.3. 512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities.

7.4. 516 Student Medication and Telehealth.

7.5. 519 Interviews of Students By Outside Agencies.

7.6. 606.5 Library Materials.

7.7. 614 School District Testing Plan and Procedure.

7.8. 621 Literacy and the Read Act.

7.9. 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget.

7.10. 704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System.

7.11. 721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources.

7.12. 906 Community Notification of Predatory Offenders.

8. Policies Regarding Electronic Devices/Cell Phones - Second Reading.

8.1. 524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (CURRENT Rock Ridge policy).

8.2. 524 Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (Revised Policy 524 if Policy 524.5 is adopted.)

8.3. 524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices (NEW policy).

9. Meeting Announcements:

9.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

10. Adjournment.