September 22, 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 September 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of hire of Mary Heilman for the Paraprofessional (RRHS) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 15, 2025. 

4.3. Approval of hire of Alexandria Roskoski for the Health Services Assistant LPN (LES & NES) position at a rate of $25.10/hour effective September 16, 2025. 

4.4. Approval of hire of Anita Beckman for the Paraprofessional position (RRHS) at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 19, 2025. 

4.5. Approval of hire of Kara Starkovich for the Paraprofessional position (PES) at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 19, 2025. 

4.6. Approval of hire of Deborah Feth for the Elementary Academic Advisor Indigneous Education (LES & PES) position at a rate of $19.25/hour effective September 23, 2025. 

4.7. Approval of hire of Tim Leseman for the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver - Afternoons position at a rate of $25.75/hour effective September 24, 2025. 

4.8. Approval of hire of Sarah Boyd for the Paraprofessional position (Head Start) at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 29, 2025. 

4.9. Approval of hire of Edward Mahn for the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver - Afternoons position at a rate of $25.75/hour effective September 29, 2025.

4.10. Approval of hire of Ashley Samargia for the Head Softball Coach position for the 2025-2026 school year with a stipend of $6,052. 

4.11. Approval of hire of Ian Lah for the Assistant Musical position for the 2025-2026 school year with a stipend of $1,765. 

4.12. Approval of hire of Dominick Olivanti for the Assistant Musical position for the 2025-2026 school year with a stipend of $1,765. 

4.13. Approval of transfer of Paraprofessional Steve Manninen to the Paraprofessional 2nd Grade (PES) position effective September 16, 2025. 

4.14. Approval of additional duty and stipend for the following staff for the 2025-2026 school year: Bridget LaCoursiere (I Love To Read Coordinator $505), Lillian Archambeau (I Love To Read Coordinator $505).

4.15. Approval of work agreement for Shanon Kush-Jeffery, ECFE Coordinator, for 2024-2025 ($68,475 pro-rated based on FTE) and 2025-2026 ($70,700 pro-rated based on FTE). 

4.16. Approval of overloads for the following staff for the 2025-2026 school year: Nikki Young (0.08 FTE Art $5,384.79) and Cody Baker (0.8 FTE Art $4,397.21) effective September 30, 2025 - January 16, 2026..

4.17. Approval of change of effective date for Shelly Babiracki (LPN) — from September 11, 2025 to September 22, 2025. 

4.18. Approval of leave of absence for Shannen Toole from the Paraprofessional position for the 2025-2026 school year effective September 15, 2025. (Any paid time off will be used first, followed by an unpaid leave.)

4.19. Acceptance of resignation of Amanda Schug from the Lunch/Playground Aide position effective September 15, 2025. 

4.20. Acceptance of resignation of Kelsey Polchow from the Paraprofessional position effective August 28, 2025. 

4.21. Approval of termination of Sky Smith-Owens from the Paraprofessional position effective September 12, 2025. 

4.22. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount of $1,258.20 from Range Cooperatives, Inc. - "Pump Your Pride" program - to help support our Rock Ridge schools.

4.23. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation in the amount of $200 from Peace United Methodist Church - "Noisy Offering" donation - to help support students at North Star and Laurentian with school supply needs. 

5. Reports:

5.1. Snow removal Winter 25-26 and turf field maintenance.

5.2. RRHS Principal's Report.

5.3. Superintendent.

5.4. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of proposed 25 Pay 26 levy.

6.2. Consider approval of Letter of Cooperation with Hibbing Public Schools and Rock Ridge Public Schools for the creation and operation of an Area Learning Center (ALC).

6.3. Consider approval of offer from the City of Virginia to buy 3 unused school parking lots in Virginia.

6.4. Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between RRPS and the Virginia Police Department. 

6.5. Consider approval of the agreement between RRPS and the City of Virginia regarding the School Resource Officer program for the 2025-2026 school year. 

6.6. Consider approval of Concurrent Enrollment or College in the Schools (CITS) Contract between RRPS and Lake Superior College.

6.7. Consider approval of renewal of membership in the Minnesota Rural Education Association in the amount of $2,500 effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.