November 21, 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 and Department Heads:
 

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 Monday, November 21, 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 Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, October 10, 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 Special School Board Meeting held on Friday, November 18, 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 #62363 through check #62438 for a total of $86,554.81 as listed and approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated November 3, 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.
 

7. Communications

7.A. Building and Grounds: Striker Hasson

7.B. (MSBA) Minnesota School Boards Association In-Person Leadership Conference January 12-13, 2023

MSBA Newly Elected Board Member Training Opportunities (Phase I and Phase II)
 

7.C. Invitation to file for election to Joint Powers Board of Region 1

Description:

The Joint Powers Board Meetings are generally held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in Moorhead.

Deadline for completed ballots to be received at Region 1 is December 30, 2022

7.D. Superintendent

7.D.1. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent
 

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

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

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

* see attached

7.F. Dean of Students

7.F.1. Student Enrollment as of November 17

7.F.2. Upcoming Events and Dates of Interest - please see attachment

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to Accept Cash Report through October 31, 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 received in October: 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. Long Term Substitute Music Teacher: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Katie Rhen as long term substitute music teacher from November 16, 2022 to March 1, 2023 (subject to change) at a $249.28 daily rate of pay plus pro-rated benefits per to Badger Ed. Assoc. Teacher Agreement.  The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

Daily Rate of Pay Calculation:

$249.28 = Salary Schedule [Step 0, Lane BA 0] $44,870 divided by 180 teacher contract days
 

9.B. Long Term Substitute Elementary Grade 4 Teacher: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Katelyn Kofstad as the long term substitute elementary grade 4 teacher from December 12, 2022 to March 9, 2023 (subject to change).  Daily rate pay will be $139.20 while Minnesota Teacher License is pending. Upon issuance of  Minnesota teacher license through Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), then the daily rate of pay will be $249.28 plus pro-rated benefits per to Badger Ed. Assoc. Teacher Agreement contingent upon appropriate licensure.  The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

Another licensed MN teacher will also need to be in the classroom short term.  

Daily rate of pay while MN Teacher License pending:
$139.20 = Non-Certified Step 13 at $17.40 x 8 hours per day (closest hourly rate to short call substitute teacher pay)

Daily rate of pay upon Issuance of MN Teacher License:
$249.28 = Salary Schedule [Step 0, Lane BA 0] $44,870 divided by 180 teacher contract days

9.C. Accept Teacher Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of Sherri Kukowski, Math Teacher at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote: 

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

Description:

Sincere thank you for 20+ academic years of service and best wishes on future endeavors.
 

9.D. Accept Coach Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of John Lee, Head BGMR Football Coach. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote: 

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

Description:

Sincere thank you for 15 years of football coaching service, 10 of those 15 years serving as head coach.
 

9.E. Approve Advertising for a Para: A motion was made by  ____________________ to approve advertising for a regular part-time (Jr. High & Sr. High) Special Education Paraprofessional position for 7.25 hours per school day by no later than the start of second semester on Monday, January 23, 2023.  The motion seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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

Description:

Our caseload in the K-12 special education department for the numbers of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) has increased since the previous academic year and will increase more upon completion of pending evaluations.
 

9.F. Approve Shot Clock and Scoreboard Purchases: A motion was made by ____________________  to the purchase of shot clocks and scoreboards from _____________________ for price of ________________ which does not include installation. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

Implementation of a 35-second shot clock begins in the future 2023-2024 season for Boys and Girls Basketball for varsity-level competition required by the Minnesota State High School League.

Two quotes from two different venders are provided. The recommendation is Daktronics (same vender, same/similar operating system as GMR as well as several other area schools.

Donations could be solicited to help offset expenses.
 

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.