September 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
 

1.B. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

1.C. Administration: Kevin Ricke, Shena Brandt and Stacey Warne

2. Visitor Comments

2.A. Listening Session

Description: 


All speakers are asked to complete the listening session Sign-in Card including as much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one is available. The Sign-in Cards are at the table by the entrance door, and anyone who has not called in or emailed the Superintendent, in advance, may complete them now. Please include all requested information on the Sign-in Card so administration can provide follow-up as needed.    

This is an opportunity for the Board to listen, the Board will not engage in dialogue. As a general rule, the Board will not comment on or respond to any comments made by speakers. Please do not include names of Badger Community School employees or representatives, their title, or location in your remarks for your own legal protection and the legal rights of staff.

Each speaker will have five (5) minutes to speak; speakers may not roll their time to another speaker. Speakers will be timed and are asked to complete their comments in this time frame. Board members may ask questions if needed.  Please begin your presentation by stating your name and topic only.


In the spirit of fairness to all participants, we request that you respect the format above. Thank you for taking the time tonight to attend this meeting and share your concerns and suggestions.

3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting Monday, September 13, 2021, as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Vote: 

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

5. Minutes

5.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, August 9, 2021 as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Vote: 

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
 

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________  to approve the payment of bills check #61326 through check #61390 for a total of $231,780.43 as listed, Voided Check # 61362 for $48,000 and Purchasing Card electronic payments dated September 3, 2021 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted.  Seconded by ____________________  .

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

7. Communications

7.A. Buildings and Grounds

7.B. Superintendent

7.B.1. Financial Audit of Badger School District is scheduled to be presented by Brady Martz & Associates of Thief River Falls, MN at the regular second-Monday October 11 Badger School Board Meeting unless notified otherwise.

 

7.B.2. Still accepting Snow Removal Bid Requests 

7.B.3. Drivers: two more opportunities for annual training with exam facilitated by Brian Byklum of the Northwest Service Cooperative

          6:30pm Wednesday, September 15 at GMR School
          6:30pm Wednesday, September 22 at Badger School

All employees who transport students in a school vehicle need to complete this training whether it is driving a bus or a type III vehicle.

7.B.4. Personnel Vacancies:

Paraprofessional for Jr. High/Sr. High Special Education
FIRST Robotics Advisor
One-Act Play Advisor
Jr. High Knowledge Bowl Advisor

7.B.5. Emergency Use Only: provisionally-approved online provider application submitted to MDE as a precautionary safeguard, to have the greatest flexibility at the local level, to adapt throughout the school year should any major disruptions to in-person learning occur because of the spread of COVID-19. Application submitted in accordance with Section 2 of the Health and Safety Measures for 2021-2022 Resolution (approved at August 9 School Board Meeting - Agenda Item 9.10).
 

7.B.6. Miscellaneous Items to be reported by Superintendent - attached
 

7.B.7. Badger School District Budget to Actual Expenditure Report

As requested by Board in previous fiscal years; this document will be provided on a monthly basis.

Description:
Budget consists of 4 fund balances:
01 General Fund
02 Food Service
04 Community Services
08 Scholarships

* see attached

7.C. Dean of Students

7.C.1. Enrollment as of September 10

7.C.2. Dates of Interest - attached

7.C.3. Timeline for MN Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Results to Families

7.D. Business Manager

8. Reports

8.A. Badger School now owns the Arena Building 48' x 70' x 12' plus canopy on 3.75 acres, Parcel Number: 513001602. Closing was completed on September 1.

8.B. No Donations in August Accept Donations: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the following cash donations as listed in the description below. Seconded by __________________,
Vote:
BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Despite no monetary donations, the Badger Community School received the following on behalf of our students:
 

• School Supply Drive during August sponsored by Border Bank
• School Supplies and 50 Backpacks/BookBags donated by Polaris Industries
• Our own FCCLA Chapter will be facilitating a School Supply Cart available daily to students in the hallway by the FCS Classroom 16 - Brooke VonEnde is the student leader contact person.

8.C. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the cash report through August 31, 2021 subject to audit.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Vote: 

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Seek School Bus Quotes: A motion was made by ____________________ , to approve the authorization for Administration and Transportation Director to seek price quotes for either the purchase or lease of a school bus. Seconded by ____________________


Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description: 

Utilize a portion of the one-time ESSER III (Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds. An informal estimate would be approximately $90,000
 

9.B. Seek Tractor Quotes: A motion was made by ____________________ , to approve the authorization for Administration and Maintenance & Grounds Supervisor [with input from Transportation Director (diesel mechanic)] to seek price quotes for a tractor with snow removal attachments to either lease or purchase. Seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:
It is time to acquire a tractor with snow removal attachments due to added responsibilities of the maintaining the arena building property and possibly the skating rink, in addition to, the existing bus garages, school building and parking lots.

This would be a capital purchase. An informal total package estimate would be approximately $42,000
 

9.C. A motion was made by ____________________ , to introduce the following Resolution and move its adoption:

RESOLUTION ELIMINATING AT-WILL POSITIONS DUE TO
LACK OF NEED IN THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the School Board has identified eliminating two daily route driving positions for the 2021-2022 school year: one daily bus route driver position and a one type III vehicle daily route driver position due to lack of need.  Both of these routes/positions were eliminated due to the ‘50 percent of full capacity’ criteria for the hybrid scenario during covid pandemic executive order expiring on June 30, 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The School Board hereby eliminates the following two transportation department driving positions effective the start of the 2021-2022 school year:

A. 9-month Bus #10 Route (in-town/near-town route added during covid pandemic), Bus Driver Position (held by Lynette Blawat during previous SY2020-2021)

B. 9-month Ford Expedition West Route (non-special education added during covid pandemic), Type III Vehicle Driver Position (held by various long-term substitute drivers during SY2020-2021, Lynette Blawat being one of the substitutes)

2. Superintendent Kevin Ricke is hereby authorized and directed to provide written notice to Ms. Lynette Blawat of the elimination of the bus route position and the termination of her at-will employment.

 

3. Ms. Lynette Blawat will remain eligible to apply for future open positions for which she is qualified.

The motion for the adoption of this Resolution was seconded by ___________________

Roll Call Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED upon a vote being taken, this Resolution is declared duly passed and adopted / failed.


Description: 

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 the Transportation Director and Superintendent met with the employee impacted by this anticipated staff reduction.  The employee was offered and declined re-assignment to be employed in a different role within the school district.

This employee has secured other employment outside of the school district.

9.D. First Reading: A motion was made by ________________ to approve the First Reading of the following policies with redline changes:

410 Family and Medical Leave Act;
413 Harassment and Violence;
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse;
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults;
506 Student Discipline;
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy;
522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination;
524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy;
616 School District System Accountability;
806 Crisis Management Policy.

The motion seconded by  ________________


Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Review redline addendum considerations recommended by Minnesota School Boards Association.

Contact information for several community resources needs to be updated prior to Second Reading in Crisis Plan.
 

9.E. Preliminary Levy Limitation and Certification 2021 Pay 2022 for School Taxes:

A motion was made by  ____________________ , to certify the preliminary 2021 payable 2022 property tax levy for the MAXIMUM amount for Badger School District 676. The motion is seconded by  ____________________

Please note: The date/time set for the Truth in Taxation hearing/meeting is Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in FCS Room 16 at Badger Community School.  This was agenda item 9.11 previously approved at the regular July 12, 2021 Badger School Board Meeting


Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Attachment:

Levy Limitation and Certification 2021 Payable 2022 - Summary Pages 30, 31 and 33 (out of 39 total)
 

10. Adjourn: Recommended motion: ____________________ moved to adjourn at _________ PM. Motion seconded by ____________________.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.