August 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Superintendent’s Report

VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VII. Approval of Consent Items

VII.A. Minutes of July 8, 2021 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of July 15, 2021 OPEB Committee Meeting

VII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VII.D. Personnel

VII.D.1. Diane Higley, retirement effective August 16, 2021, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.D.2. Kasey Cesafsky, resignation effective August 18, 2021, as Career Navigator at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.3. Nina Lopez, resignation effective July 12, 2021, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.4. Nicollete DeVall, resignation effective July 14, 2021, as Community Education Early Childhood Instructor at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.5. Bridgett Das, resignation effective July 30, 2021, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.6. Joan Audette, leave request effective July 14, 2021 through August 10, 2021, as Community Education Secretary at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.D.7. Cynthia Scheele, leave request effective October 14, 2021 through January 5, 2022, as Senior Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.D.8. Allison Mantel, request to be released from her contract for the upcoming 2021-22 school year, contingent upon the district hiring a suitable replacement, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.D.9. Kyle Pagel, request to be released from his contract for the upcoming 2021-22 school year, contingent upon the district hiring a suitable replacement, as Instrumental Music Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.D.10. Elizabeth Budahn, BA, Step 4, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, as Vocal Music Teacher for grades 6-12 

VII.D.11. Annetta Dickman, BA, Step 1, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, as English Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.12. Amy Kahl, BS, Step 8, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, as Elementary Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.13. Vicki Kristo, BS, Step 3, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.D.14. Brianne McClellan, BS, Step 5, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, as 0.67 ALC/Distance Learning Social Studies Teacher at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.D.15. Whitney Murphy, BS, Step 1, one-year contract for 2021-22 for a Tier 1 License for SPED Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.16. Rachel Nordenstrom, BA, Step 3, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.D.17. Samantha Weiss, MA, Step 2, beginning with the 2021-22 school year, as Spanish Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.18. Ashley Diederichs, employment effective August 16, 2021, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.19. Julie Flodquist, position change beginning with the 2021-22 school year, from SPED Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School to Media Clerk at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.D.20. Amanda Glaser, position change beginning with the 2021-22 school year due to recall rights, from Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School to SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.D.21. Sarah Izzo, position change beginning with the 2021-22 school year, from DL Teacher to Elementary Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.22. 2021-22 Extra Curricular Fall Coach Positions

VII.D.22.a. Norm Nagel, Class 2, Step 2, as Head Coach for Cross Country

VII.D.22.b. Nita Worthley, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Cross Country

VII.D.22.c. Jake Borash, Class 2, Step 5, as Head Coach for Boys Soccer

VII.D.22.d. Chad Johnson, Class 4, Step 8, as Assistant Coach for Boys Soccer

VII.D.22.e. Josh Kopp, Class 2, Step 3, as Head Coach for Girls Soccer

VII.D.22.f. Sherri Keller, Class 4, Step 6, as Assistant Coach for Girls Soccer

VII.D.22.g. Joel Santjer, Class 3, Step 5, as Head Coach for Girls Tennis

VII.D.22.h. Andy Spofford, Class 5, Step 5, as Assistant Coach for Girls Tennis

VII.D.22.i. Justin Voss, Class 1, Step 3, as Head Coach for Football

VII.D.22.j. Dan Johnson, Class 3, Step 6, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.22.k. Kyle Kahl, Class 3, Step 8, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.22.l. Brent Lundgren, Class 3, Step 7, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.22.m. Ian McWilliams, Class 3, Step 9, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.22.n. Mason Niederkorn, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.22.o. Andrew Timmer, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.22.p. Mike Selbitschka, Class 1, Step 8, as Head Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.22.q. Tammi Minke, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.22.r. Abby Moon, Class 3, Step 6, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.22.s. Ron Trunk, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.22.t. Kathy Crudo, Class 6, Step 5, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VII.D.22.u. Jim VanEerden, Class 6, Step 8, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VII.D.22.v. Parker Johnson, Class 6, Step 2, as Coach for Middle School Boys Soccer

VII.D.22.w. Logan Delmont, Class 6, Step 1, as Coach for Middle School Girls Soccer

VII.D.22.x. Max Johnson - Volunteer Coach for Boys Soccer

VII.D.22.y. Brandon Korkowski - Volunteer Coach for Boys Soccer

VII.D.22.z. Jenel Korkowski - Volunteer Coach for Boys Soccer

VII.D.22.aa. Don Mattson - Volunteer Coach for Boys Soccer

VII.D.22.ab. Steve Dickhudt - Volunteer Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.23. 2021-22 Activity Advisor Positions

VII.D.23.a. James Pope, Class 8, Step 9, as High School Pep Band Advisor

VII.D.23.b. James Pope, Class 4, Step 9, as High School Jazz Band Advisor

VII.D.23.c. Elizabeth Budahn, Class 4, Step 4, as Extra-Curricular Vocals (Harmonaires)

VII.D.23.d. Jennifer Joyal, Class 9, Step 10, as Assistant Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VII.D.23.e. Laura Rothe, Class 8, Step 5, as National Honor Society Advisor

VII.D.23.f. Ashley Twait, Class 10, Step 2, as Prom Advisor

VII.D.23.g. Jennifer VanDyke, Class 6, Step 7, as Student Council Advisor

VII.D.23.h. Sydney Rydberg-Engel, Class 7, Step 1, as Yearbook Advisor

VII.D.23.i. Hannah Rawleigh, Class 6, Step 2, as ProStart Advisor

VII.D.23.j. Julie Cooley, Class 6, Step 5, as DECA Advisor

VII.D.23.k. Elizabeth Budahn, Class 10, Step 4, as Middle School Show Choir Advisor

VII.D.23.l. Pam Newbauer, Class 9, Step 10, as Middle School Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VII.D.23.m. Pam Newbauer, Class 8, Step 10, as Middle School Speech Advisor

VII.D.23.n. Pam Newbauer, Class 8, Step 10, as Middle School Student Council Advisor

VII.D.23.o. Jessica Richter, Class 7, Step 4, as Middle School Yearbook Advisor

VII.D.23.p. Abby Moon, Class 8, Step 6, as Middle School Math League Advisor

VII.E. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

VIII. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

IX. Old Business

X. New Business

X.A. MSHSL Why We Play Video

X.B. Consider 2021-2022 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

X.C. Consider Appendix W - Region 7AA Facilities Use Agreement for 2021-22

X.D. Consider Resolution Regarding Fund Balance Transfers

X.E. Consider Resolution Calling a Special Election to Fill a School Board Vacancy

X.F. Consider Approval of 2021-22 Student and Parent Handbook

XI. Addendum

XI.A. New Business

XI.A.1. Consider Watermain Easement Agreement

XI.A.2. Consider Trail Easement Agreement

XII. Information

XII.A. Board & Administrator August 2021 Issue

XIII. Board Requests

XIV. Committee Reports

XIV.A. SEE (Schools for Equity in Education)

XIV.B. Negotiations

XIV.C. MSBA Update or Report

XIV.D. MSHSL

XIV.E. SCRED Report

XIV.F. Staff Development Report

XIV.G. Community Education Advisory Committee Report

XIV.H. Policy Committee Report

XV. Dates to Remember

XV.A. Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Negotiations Committee Meeting, 3:30 pm, North Branch Area High School, High School Office Conference Room

XV.B. Tuesday, August 17, 2021, NBEA Negotiation Session, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area High School, High School Office Conference Room

XV.C. Thursday, August 19, 2021, 4:30 pm, School Board Retreat, North Branch Area High School, Glass Classroom

XV.D. Thursday, August 26, 2021, Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area High School, Glass Classroom

XV.E. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Negotiations Committee Meeting, 4:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Conference Room

XV.F. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Custodian Negotiation Session, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Conference Room

XV.G. Thursday, September 9, 2021, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center

XV.H. Thursday, September 23, 2021, Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center

XVI. Adjournment