November 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

II.A. School Board Member Heather Naegele will be attending the meeting remotely at the following location: 9876 State Hwy 176, Walnut Shade, MO 65771

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Superintendent’s Report

VI. Approval of Consent Items

VI.A. Minutes of October 10, 2024 School Board Retreat

VI.B. Minutes of October 10, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting

VI.C. Minutes of October 24, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting

VI.D. Minutes of October 24, 2024 Work Session

VI.E. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VI.F. Personnel

VI.F.1. Kristen Leaf, retirement effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VI.F.2. Stacy Redding, extension of leave request from October 19, 2024, through November 18, 2024, as Counselor at North Branch Area High School

VI.F.3. Ramona Wideen, retirement effective October 18, 2024, as Lead Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools

VI.F.4. Rebecca LeMire, request to be released from her 2024-25 contract effective November 15, 2024, as Special Education Teacher at the Life Work Center  

VI.F.5. Katherine Sapp, resignation effective October 23, 2024, as Behavior Interventionist at North Branch Area High School

VI.F.6. Maria Bloomquist, employment effective September 30, 2024, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VI.F.7. Maria Bloomquist, employment effective October 7, 2024, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School and the Life Work Center

VI.F.8. Amy DeWitt, employment effective September 25, 2024, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VI.F.9. Lovinsky Ricard, employment effective October 28, 2024, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VI.F.10. Amanda Tessmer, MS, Step 7, employment effective November 6, 2024 thru the remainder of the 2024-25 school year, as Counselor at North Branch Area High School 

VI.F.11. Raechel Abress - position change effective October 21, 2024 from School Age Care Adult Assistant to School Age Care Senior Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VI.F.12. Emma Anderson, position change effective October 21, 2024 from School Age Care Senior Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center to Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School 

VI.F.13. Justin Sletten, position change effective October 28, 2024 from Custodian to Lead Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools

VI.F.14. 2024-25 Extracurricular Winter Coaching Positions

VI.F.14.a. Trevor Walton, Class 1, Step 4, as Head Coach for Boys Basketball

VI.F.14.b. Joe Lattimore, Class 1, Step 7, as Head Coach for Girls Basketball

VI.F.14.c. Kyle Kahl, Class 1, Step 10, as Head Coach for Wrestling

VI.F.14.d. Chloe Kavanagh, Class 3, Step 1, as Head Coach for Dance

VI.F.14.e. Chris Johnson, Class 2, Step 10, as Head Coach for Gymnastics

VI.F.14.f. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 2, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball

VI.F.14.g. Justin Voss, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor

VI.F.14.h. Norm Nagel, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor

VI.F.14.i. Andrew VanEerden, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VI.F.14.j. James VanEerden, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VI.F.14.k. Hunter Brandel, Class 3, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball

VI.F.14.l. Kyle Groh, Class 3, Step 5, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball

VI.F.14.m. Dave Kaiser, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Wrestling

VI.F.14.n. Marissa Minor, Class 5, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Dance

VI.F.14.o. Brandon Hunter, as Volunteer Coach for Girls Basketball

VI.F.14.p. Lucas Nadeau, as Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VI.F.14.q. Justin Baker, as Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VI.F.14.r. Jorge Perales, as Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VI.F.14.s. Michael Thao, as Volunteer Coach for Wrestling

VI.F.15. 2024-25 Extracurricular Activity Advisor Positions

VI.F.15.a. Kelly Doohen, Class 8, Step 2, as Advisor for Middle School Math League

VI.F.15.b. Nathan Korkowski, Class 6, Step 4, as Advisor for 10-12 FRC Robotics Coach

VI.F.15.c. Becky Leuer, Class 6, Step 6, as Advisor for 7-9 FTC Robotics Coordinator

VI.F.15.d. Laura Long, Class 7, Step 6, as Advisor for One Act Director

VI.F.15.e. Laura Long, Class 3, Step 7, as Advisor for Auditorium Coordinator/Tech Club

VI.F.15.f. Sam Lubs, Class 4, Step 1, as Advisor for Vocals (Harmonaires)

VI.F.15.g. Sam Lubs, Class 10, Step 1, as Advisor for Middle School Show Choir

VI.F.15.h. Angela Tveit, Class 6, Step 4, as Advisor for 10-12 FRC Robotics Coordinator

VI.F.15.i. Pam Newbauer, Class 9, Step 10, withdrawn from position as Middle School Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VI.G. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report

VI.H. Approval of the Following Policies

VI.H.1. Policy 206-NB - Public Participation in School Board Meetings revised 8.11.22 (Review only, No MSBA changes)

VI.H.2. Policy 208 - Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies revised 06.08.17 (Review only, No MSBA changes)

VI.H.3. Policy 209-NB - School Board Code of Ethics reviewed 03.09.23 (Review only, No MSBA changes)

VI.H.4. Policy 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members revised 03.09.23 (Review only, No MSBA changes)

VI.I. 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.

VII. 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.

VIII. New Business

VIII.A. National Apprenticeship Month

VIII.B. Preliminary Financial Statement Report 

VIII.C. Consider Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General and Special Election

VIII.D. Consider Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties

VIII.E. Consider First Reading of the 2025-26 Draft School Calendar

VIII.F. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

VIII.F.1. Policy 410 - Family Medical Leave revised 06.13.24 (Annual Review, No MSBA changes)

VIII.F.2. Policy 602 - Organization of School Calendar and Instruction Goals revised 11.02.23 (Annual Review, No MSBA changes)

VIII.F.3. Policy 616-NB - School District System Accountability revised 06.13.24 (Annual Review, No MSBA changes)

VIII.F.4. Policy 806 - Crisis Management revised 08.10.23 (Annual Review, No MSBA changes)

VIII.G. Consider Approval of the Updated Terms and Conditions for the 12-Month Hourly Employee Group for the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 School Years 

VIII.H. Consider Approval of the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 Principal Contract 

IX. Addendum

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

X. Information

X.A. Fundraising Reports from May 1- October 31, 2024

XI. Board Requests

XII. Committee Reports

XIII. Dates to Remember

XIII.A. November 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120

XIII.B. December 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122

XIII.C. December 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120

XIV. Adjournment