April 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. School Board Recognition

V.A. Winter Sport Recipients

View the coaches videos at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/27f29etv
 

VI. Superintendent’s Report

VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

VIII.A. Minutes of March 10, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting

VIII.B. Minutes of March 24, 2022 Special School Board Meeting

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

VIII.D. Personnel

VIII.D.1. Susan Kubat, retirement effective June 3, 2022, as Bookkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.D.2. Sue Shockley, retirement effective June 17, 2022, as Bookkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.D.3. Donna Johnson, resignation effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year, as 0.5 FTE Distance Learning Teacher at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.D.4. Christine Lund, resignation effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VIII.D.5. Crystal Paulson, leave request effective July 8, 2022 through August 21, 2022, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.D.6. Lisa Ingersoll, BS, Step 1, effective March 7, 2022 through the end of the 2021-22 school year, for a Tier 1 License as a Building Sub Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VIII.D.7. Debra Huberty, MA+15, Step 17, effective March 11, 2022 through the end of the 2021-22 school year, as Art Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VIII.D.8. Amanda Cook, BS, Step 5, change from 0.5 FTE to 0.8 FTE Distance Learning Teacher effective December 6, 2021 at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.D.9. Tiffany Nelson, position change effective March 21, 2022, from Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center to Office Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.D.10. Brittany George, position change effective April 19, 2022, from SPED Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School to Central Printing Operator at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.D.11. Lauren Kramer, employment effective February 7, 2022, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.D.12. 2021-22 Extra Curricular Spring Coach Positions

VIII.D.12.a. Josh Beaver, Class 4, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Baseball

VIII.D.12.b. Ron Thomsen, Class 4, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Baseball

VIII.D.12.c. Bryant Meyer, Class 4, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.d. Chad Bistodeau, change from Class 3, Step 6, to Class 3, Step 3, as Head Coach for Girls Golf

VIII.D.12.e. Chad Carlson - change from Assistant Baseball Coach to Assistant Golf Coach, Class 5, Step 7 

VIII.D.12.f. Jessica Konrad, Class 6, Step 1, as Middle School Softball Coach

VIII.D.12.g. Adam Trampe - Volunteer Coach for Baseball

VIII.D.12.h. Mollie Bjelland - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.i. Larry Brodin - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.j. Micah McGuiness - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.k. Mitch Minnig - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.l. Samantha Pederson - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.m. Kristi Pilz - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.n. Kyle Young - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VIII.D.12.o. Tom Kingsland - Volunteer Coach for Track & Field

VIII.D.13. 2021-22 Activity Advisor Positions

VIII.D.13.a. Elizabeth Budahn, Class 7, Step 4, as Musical Assistant (Vocal)

VIII.D.13.b. Cindy Dworshak, Class 9, Step 3, as 0.5 FTE Musical Accompanist (Performances)

VIII.D.13.c. Ruth Elkerton, Class 9, Step 1, as 0.5 FTE Musical Set Design (Costumes)

VIII.D.13.d. Emily Erickson, Class 9, Step 2, as 0.5 FTE Musical Accompanist (Choreographer)

VIII.D.13.e. Laura Michels, Class 3, Step 3, as Musical Director

VIII.D.13.f. Laura Michels, Class 9, Step 3, as 0.5 FTE Musical Set Design (Props)

VIII.D.13.g. James Pope, Class 7, Step 10, as Musical Assistant (Band)

VIII.D.13.h. Jay Schueller, Class 9, Step 5, as Musical Tech Booth

VIII.D.13.i. Jay Schueller, Class 9, Step 5, as Musical Set Construction

VIII.E. Amendment to Superintendent Contract for 2022-23

VIII.F. 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.

IX. 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.

X. Old Business

X.A. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies

X.A.1. Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity (MSBA changes)

X.A.2. Policy 406 - Public and Private Personnel Data (MSBA changes)

X.A.3. Policy 501 - School Weapons Policy (MSBA changes)

XI. New Business

XI.A. Consider Lease and Premises Use Agreement Between St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) and Independent School District No. 138 Commencing on July 1, 2022 and Ending on June 30, 2023

XII. Addendum

XII.A. Consent

XII.A.1. Clint Link, employment effective July 1, 2022, as High School Principal at North Branch Area High School

XII.A.2. Coleman McDonough, position change effective July 1, 2022, from High School Principal at North Branch Area High School to Principal of Distance Learning and Alternative Learning at North Branch Area Public Schools

XIII. Information

XIII.A. Board & Administrator April 2022 Issue

XIV. Board Requests

XV. Committee Reports

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

XV.B. Negotiations

XV.B.1. Custodians

XV.C. MSBA Update or Report

XV.D. MSHSL

XV.E. SCRED Report

XV.F. Staff Development Report

XV.G. Community Education Advisory Committee Report

XV.H. Policy Committee Report

XVI. Dates to Remember

XVI.A. Thursday, April 28, 2022 Policy Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Conference Room, B122

XVI.B. Thursday, April 28, 2022, School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, C120

XVI.C. Thursday, May 12, 2022, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, Room C120

XVI.D. Thursday, May 26, 2022, School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, C120

XVII. Adjournment