September 8, 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 August 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of hire of Justine Schunk for the Paraprofessional (NSE) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 2, 2025. 

4.3. Approval of hire of Barbara Sonnentag for the Long Term Substitute Teacher (PreK-4) position at a rate of $264.43/day (BA Step 1 pro-rated based on time) effective September 2, 2025 - December 1, 2025. 

4.4. Approval of hire of Sarah Steele for the Grade 5-8 Math Interventionist position with a salary of $64,493 (MA Step D) effective September 2, 2025. 

4.5. Approval of hire of Nancy Reed for the Playground Aide (LES) position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective September 8, 2025. 

4.6. Approval of hire of Amanda Spotts for the 0.5 FTE Elementary Music Teacher (PES) position with a salary of $33,132.85 (BA+10 Step H pro-rated) effective September 2, 2025. 

4.7. Approval of hire of Troy Loisel for the Playground Aide (LES) position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective September 8, 2025. 

4.8. Approval of hire of Cody Lupich for the Paraprofessional (NSE) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 15, 2025. 

4.9. Approval of transfer of Katie Niskanen from Paraprofessional to the Early 3's Paraprofessional (LES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective October 6, 2025. 

4.10. Approval of hire of Dusty Schechinger for the Early 3's Paraprofessional (LES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective October 8, 2025. 

4.11. Approval of hire of Madison Lutzka for the Assistant Girls Hockey Coach position with a stipend of $5,295 for the 2025-2026 school year. 

4.12. Approval of an increase in hours for Tyler Voight-Cameron, Indigenous Education High School Advisor, effective August 26, 2025 through May 29, 2026. 

4.13. Approval of additional duty for Paraprofessional Julie Syversrud for the short-term Paraprofessional position per Junior High football schedule (Sept. 2 - Oct. 15, 2025) at a rate of $19.97/hour. 

4.14. Approval of additional duties and stipends for the following staff for the 2025-2026 school year: Dawn Savela (Senior Class Advisor $1,513), Cody Baker and Heather Gulbranson (Late Bus Supervision LES $3,026 split stipend), Deb Tikkanen (Supervision Before/After School LES $3,026), Lindsay Engel and Amanda Morley (WEB Leader $2,018 each), Sarah Thyen (Safety Patrol $1,968), Anita Tyminski (K Lunch Supervision $3,026), Cullen Warren (2nd Lunch Supervision $3,026), Stacy Aune (3rd Lunch Supervision $3,026), Jackie LeBeque, Sarah Thyen, and Matraca Streier (Morning Cafeteria Student Supervision $3,026 each), Don Galloway, Byron Negen, Crystal Scuffy, and Deron Davidson (Morning Playground Student Supervision $3,026 each), Matraca Streier (Yearbook Advisor PES $1,765), Laura Bahktiar and Kate Ludwig (I Love To Read Coordinator $252.50 each), 

4.15. Approval of volunteer coaches for the 2025-2026 school year: Beau Foix (Football), Gabe Saatela (Football).

4.16. Acceptance of resignation of Breanna Peterson from the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position effective August 27, 2025. 

4.17. Acceptance of resignation of Samantha Chad from the Health Assistant LPN position effective September 2, 2025. 

4.18. Approval of lane change for Kimberly Wolner from MA Step J to MA+10 Step J effective September 4, 2025. 

5. Reports:

5.1. Update on Volunteers in Education and the Rock Ridge Public Schools.

5.2. Laurentian Elementary Principal's Report.

5.3. Rock Ridge Funding Letter from Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation.

5.4. Superintendent.

5.5. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of Online Learning Platform.

6.2. Consider approval of Facilities Use Agreement between RRPS and Minnesota North College for fall 2025 - spring 2026 seasons. 

6.3. Designate school board members to sit on the AFSCME Labor Relations Committee, as per AFSCME contract.

6.4. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Arrowhead Head Start (AEOA) and RRPS for services provided from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting is Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.