February 16, 2022 at 5:00 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 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

9.2 Removed from this agenda; a proposal is still a draft in progress

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended. Seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries 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, January 10, 2022 as presented/amended. Seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries 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 #61732 through check #61811 for a total of $83,294.11 as listed; and also approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated February 3, 2022 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. Seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

7. Communications

7.A. Summary of Listening Session from January 6, 2022 Board Work Session Considering Short-Term and Long-Term Facilities Needs and Exploring Next Steps

Presenter:

Jason Splett, with ICS-Builds, Development Manager for LTFM Plans and Projects out of the Park Rapid's office (104 Park Avenue North Suite 201, Park Rapids, MN 56740).

ICS-Builds = Innovate, Collaborate, Sustain-Builds

7.B. Building and Grounds: Striker Hasson

7.C. Transportation Department Report: two attachments

Our fleet of 11 vehicles was DOT inspected and stickered on Monday, February 7, 2022 for continued service

The new bus on order has been upgraded from gas to diesel for no extra charge due to 'supply chain' setbacks.

 

7.D. Superintendent

7.D.1. Minnesota School Board Recognition Week is February 21-25, 2022:

Badger is joining other school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week honoring our local board members for their (each of you for your) commitment to our students.

The key work of boards is to create a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach while focusing attention on the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining and revising issues related to student achievement. Even though we’re making a special effort to show our appreciation this month, a school board members’ work is a year-round commitment.

7.D.2. Minnesota School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day - Feb. 23

Badger is joining other school districts from across the state to celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in conjunction with the MN School Bus Operators Association (MSBOA) and MN Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT).

Bus Drivers transport the most precious cargo – our children!  

Currently serving our Badger Transportation Department with no one intentionally left out: Tim Berger, Mike Coltom, Tommy Dann, Tom Dostal, Eric Dunrud, Orlan Dvergsten, Jeff Howell, Lacey (Richards) Foss, Curt Larson, Kevin Ricke, Jeramy Swenson, Alan Truscinski and Ed Walsh. Type III Expedition/Transit drivers are Tami Davy, Striker Hasson, Diann Hauger, Carol Ricke and Nicole Wilt.

7.D.3. Review of Badger School District Revised 2021 - 2022 Budget for upcoming agenda item #9.1

• Budget details projected Expenditures and Revenues for FY 22
  *see attached

7.D.4. Thank you to Members Davy, Dostal, Olson and Rhen for representing Badger School District at the Minnesota School Board Association Annual Leadership Conference which was held on January 12-14, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

7.D.5. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent

7.D.6. Working on Academic Calendar for SY2022-2023 for consideration at next month's School Board Meeting

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

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

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

* see attached

7.E. Dean of Students

7.E.1. Student Enrollment as of February 11

7.E.2. MSHSL Winter Sports Post-Season Tournament Announcements

7.E.3. Highlights of recent Badger Student Accomplishments, Honors and Awards - see attached

7.E.4. Upcoming Dates of Interest - see attached

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ , seconded by ________________ to to Accept Cash Report through January 31, 2022 subject to audit.

Vote:

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

8.B. Accept Donations: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the donations listed below. Seconded by ________________

Vote:

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

Donations:

Benevity Polaris Gives $768.35 to the Music Department in Memory of Arlys Bessler. Arlys loved to attend concerts and programs!

Moose Crossing, LLC made a donation of $1,000 to First Robotics

 

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Approve Revised Budget: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Revised 2021-2022 Badger School Budget as presented. Seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

9.B. Removed from this agenda; a proposal is still a draft in progress

Approve Phase I Planning with ICS-Builds: A motion was made by  ____________________ to approve hiring ICS-Builds to conduct Phase I Planning for a $ _________.  Seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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

Description:

The maximum amount should not exceed $9,900 for mutually agreed upon Phase I Planning Services:

Facilitate Listening Sessions (Staff, Students, Community);
Demographics;
Educational Adequacy;
Communication Planning;
Indoor Air Quality/Boiler and Facility Assessment.

9.C. Membership in Northwest MN Council of Collaboratives: A motion was by ____________________ to approve membership and payment of $1,350 dues to the Northwest Minnesota Council of Collaboratives for 2022.  Seconded by ____________________
Vote:
BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
 

9.D. Health Insurance Renewal Independent Consult by North Risk Partners: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve group health insurance 2022 pool renewal services (i.e., bid prep, market delivery, negotiation and analysis) on behalf of the Badger School District at a rate of $22 per month per enrolled employee for up to 12 months. Seconded by ____________________


Vote:

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

Description:

MN Healthcare Consortium transitions to Medica as our new medical claims administrator beginning July 1, 2022.  This transition provides an opportunity for schools to re-bid group health insurance in a separate year off-cycle from when our labor group negotiations are occurring.

Our Business Office/District Office is not able to set aside the time necessary to do the thorough bid prep, market delivery, negotiation and analysis with the due diligence this 2022 pool renewal opportunity deserves.

How is this commissioned service agreement with North Risk Partners calculated?

Up to a year of service would be calculated to be $3,168 = 12 currently enrolled employees x $22 per month x 12 months. Calculation is subject to change contingent on either less or more employees enrolled each month and possibly fewer months.
 

9.E. Long Term Sub: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve advertising for a ten-week Long Term Substitute Teacher for Band and Classroom Music K-12 beginning as early as Monday, March 21, 2022 and teaching through Friday, May 27, 2022. Seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

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

Vote:

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