November 2, 2023 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 October 12, 2023 Policy Committee Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of October 12, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.C. Minutes of October 26, 2023 Special School Board Meeting

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

VII.E. Personnel

VII.E.1. Jodi Johnson, retirement effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year, as Second Grade Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.2. Kayla Heideman, resignation effective October 24, 2023, as SPED Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.3. Christopher Ward, resignation effective October 12, 2023, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.4. Juliane Bartel, extension of leave request effective October 26, 2023 through November 8, 2023, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.5. Kathy Hischer, leave request effective September 7, 2023 through November 5, 2023, as Transition Job Coach at Life Work Center

VII.E.6. Lynelle Jensen, extension of leave request effective November 2, 2023 through November 8, 2023, as First Grade Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.7. Victoria Klun, MEd, Step 13, LTS for Kristi Johnson, effective November 7, 2023 through January 12, 2024, as Kindergarten Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.8. James Heilig, employment effective September 6, 2023, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.9. Tabitha Prouty, employment effective October 9, 2023, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.10. Jessica M. Richter, employment effective September 26, 2023, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.11. Damita Steagald, employment effective October 2, 2023, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.12. Monica Thompson, employment effective October 9, 2023, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.13. Kathleen Winters, employment effective October 9, 2023, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.14. Krystle Yarusso, employment effective October 10, 2023, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.15. 2023-24 Extra Curricular Fall Coach Positions

VII.E.15.a. Jackson Marcussen, Class 9, Step 1, as Weightroom Supervisor (Fall Season)

VII.E.15.b. Ryan Minke, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VII.E.15.c. Joe Lattimore, Class 1, Step  6, as Head Coach for Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.d. Kyle Groh, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.e. Kyle Kahl, Class 1, Step 9, as Head Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.15.f. David Kaiser, Class 3, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.15.g. Steve Christensen, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.h. Jim VanEerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.i. Jim VanEerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Boys Basketball

VII.E.15.j. Justin Voss, Class 9, Step 10, as Weightroom Supervisor (Winter Season)

VII.E.15.k. Brandon Hunter - Volunteer Coach for Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.l. Justin Baker - Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.15.m. Ashton LaBelle - Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.15.n. Jackson Marcussen - Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.15.o. Lucas Nadeau - Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.15.p. Jorge Perales - Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.16. 2023-24 Activity Advisor Positions

VII.E.16.a. Kevin Grote, Class 10, Step 7, as Advisor for Clay Target for Fall Season

VII.E.16.b. Jessica Konrad, Class 10, Step 2, as Advisor for Clay Target for Fall Season

VII.E.16.c. Hannah Rawleigh, Class 6, Step 5, as Advisor for ProStart

VII.E.16.d. Laura Rothe, Class 8, Step 8, as Advisor for National Honor Society

VII.E.16.e. Erin Theobald, Class 10, Step 5, as Advisor for Prom

VII.F. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report

VII.G. 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

IX.A. Consider David Pirrie, position change from 0.83 FTE to 1.0 FTE beginning on September 15, 2023, as DLA Teacher at North Branch Area Public Schools

IX.B. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies

IX.B.1. Policy 418 - Drug-Free WorkPlace/Drug-Free School (MSBA changes)

IX.B.2. Policy 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction (MSBA changes)

IX.B.3. Policy 424 - License Status (MSBA changes)

IX.B.4. Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students (MSBA changes)

IX.B.5. Policy 513 - Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design (MSBA changes)

IX.B.6. Policy 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day (MSBA changes)

X. New Business

X.A. Consider Preliminary Financial Statement Report

X.B. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

X.B.1. Policy 618 - Assessment of Student Achievement (MSBA changes)

X.B.2. Policy 621 - Literacy and the Read Act (New MSBA policy)

XI. Addendum

XI.A. New Business

XI.A.1. Consider Level II Grievance

XI.A.2. Consider Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

XI.A.3. Consider Resolution of School Board/Governing Board Supporting Form B Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

XII. Information

XII.A. Fundraising Reports from May 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023

XIII. Board Requests

XIV. Committee Reports

XV. Dates to Remember

XV.A. Thursday, November 30, 2023, School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, C120

XV.B. Thursday, December 14, 2023, Policy Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Conference Room, B122

XV.C. Thursday, December 14, 2023, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, Room C120

XVI. Adjournment