May 9, 2022 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 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

Remove Agenda Item 8.2 - no donations received in April.

Amend Agenda Item 9.6 - change the statute reference in Agenda Item 9.6 for 'discussion of not public data' referenced in Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 2(a).
 

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, May 9, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended. The motion 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 School Board Work Session held on Monday, April 11, 2022 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

5.B. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, April 11, 2022 as presented/amended. The motion 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 #61968 through check #62043 for a total of $83,034.87 as listed; void check #61937 to Great Lakes Aquarium in the amount of $266.00; and approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated May 4, 2022 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:
Pcard was used at Great Lakes Aquarium during Wolf Ridge trip due to lower actual student count and lower invoiced total than the check #61937 prepared in advance.

 

7. Communications

7.A. Building and Grounds: Striker Hasson

7.B. Superintendent

7.B.1. Badger and Minnesota's own Gretchen Lee at this time is top 3 finalist for the 2022 American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Teacher of the Year.

7.B.2. Greenbush - Middle River ISD 2683 (GMR) is exploring the possibility of School Social Worker shared-services options due to a vacancy at their school for the next SY2022-2023.

In prior years GMR employed anywhere from 1.4 up to 2.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) School Social Workers.

Badger ISD 676 reserved a portion of the ESSER III allocation to fund a full-time School Social Worker five days per school week here at Badger School in lieu of budget cutting 2/5 or 0.4 FTE previously contracted/subcontracted by GMR ISD 2683 for current SY2021-2022.

7.B.3. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent

7.C. 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.D. Dean of Students

7.D.1. Student Enrollment as of May 6

7.D.2. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest - see attached

7.D.3. MN State High School League (MSHSL) Spring Sports Post-Season Tournaments - Save the Dates

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to Accept Cash Report through April 30, 2022 subject to audit. The motion seconded by ________________

Vote:

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

8.B. No Donations in April. Accept Donations: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the donations listed below. The motion seconded by ________________

Vote:

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

Donations:


 

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Candidates for Graduation: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve candidates for graduation.  The motion seconded by ____________________. 


Vote:

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

Description:

Diploma signatures May 20, 2022: The Board Clerk, the Board Chair and Principal/Superintendent upon verification of 30 completed credits (including all required courses).

9.B. Special Education Teacher for Secondary/High School grades 7-12:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Toia Starren for a one-year contract for school year 2022-2023 as a Secondary Special Education Teacher contingent upon Out-of-Field Permission (OFP) by Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).  Salary schedule placement would be Step 5, Lane 5 (MA) plus overload period pay. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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


Description:

Badger Education Association of Teachers (BEA) Agreement:
          2022-23 Salary Schedule B: Step 5, MA Lane 5 = $53,765.00
          Article X Hours of Service, Subd. 5 Overload Pay = $6,422.48

The recommendation comes from the May 2 interview team consisting of Sherry Verbout (Title One); Stacey Warne (Dean of Students/Dist. Assessment Coord./Asst. AD); Kevin Ricke (Principal K-12 + Superintendent); Kim Johnson (incoming Director of Sp Ed, NWRIC); Carol Rhen (Treasurer and Badger’s NWRIC Board Rep) and Jamie Isane (Board Chair).

9.C. Special Education Teacher for Elementary/Middle School grades K-8:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Carol Ricke for a one-year contract for school year 2022-2023 as an Elementary/Middle School Special Education Teacher contingent upon Out-of-Field Permission (OFP) by Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).  Salary schedule placement would be Step 8, Lane 1 (BA) plus overload period pay. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Badger Education Association of Teachers (BEA) Agreement:
          2022-23 Salary Schedule B: Step 8, BA Lane 1 = $52,776.00
          Article X Hours of Service, Subd. 5 Overload Pay = $6,303.80

The recommendation comes from the May 2 interview team consisting of Sherry Verbout (Title One); Stacey Warne (Dean of Students/Dist. Assessment Coord./Asst. AD); Kevin Ricke (Principal K-12 + Superintendent); Kim Johnson (incoming Director of Sp Ed, NWRIC); Carol Rhen (Treasurer and Badger’s NWRIC Board Rep) and Jamie Isane (Board Chair).

9.D. Add another Business Manager Accountant Authorized Signer at Badger Border Bank:
A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the authorization for Leah Hasson, Business Manager Accountant, to make to be added as an authorized signer to complete transactions related to Badger School District accounts held at Badger Border Bank. The motion seconded by ____________________


Vote:

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

Description:

This is traditionally done each January at the annual re-organization meeting.

Shena Brandt’s authorization remains active until a mutually determined future date for removal by the School District and School Management Services.

9.E. Unpaid Leave Request: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve  unpaid leave for Leah Hasson, Business Manager Accountant, beginning as early as June 1, 2022 through July 27, 2022 (8 week request) subject to change based on appropriate documentation.  The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Staff Development: The employee may be eligible to complete online training or complete some tasks by working part-time remotely from home contingent upon appropriate documentation.  Prior approval by the Superintendent and a time-sheet would be necessary for any paid hours while on leave.

9.F. Schedule a Special Closed School Board Meeting:  A motion was made by  ____________________ , to hold a closed meeting at __________ (time) on ____________________(date) as permitted by Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subdivision 2(a) Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.03, Subdivision 1(b) for discussion of Not For Public Data. The motion was 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. The motion seconded by ____________________.

Vote:

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