May 8, 2023 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, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde

Student (non-voting) Representative: Talisha Hamann

 

1.C. Administration, Department Heads: Kevin Ricke, Leah Hasson, Striker Hasson and Stacey Warne

2. Visitor Comments

2.A. Listening Session

Description: 

All speakers are asked to complete the listening session with a 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.

2.B. Presentation by FCCLA Students:

Highlights of the Badger Chapter of FCCLA as well as preparations for the National Leadership Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado from July 2-6, 2023

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

Add agenda item 9.14 explore safety surveillance cameras at Arena Building

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, May 8, 2023 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 10, 2023 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 10, 2023 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 #62808 through check #62867 for a total of $119,876.91 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated May 2, 2023 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.

6.B. Accept Paraprofessional Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of Shawna Grugal, Elementary Title I Paraprofessional, with last day employment being Friday, May 26, 2023. 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 approximately 3.5 years of service.

6.C. Accept Paraprofessional Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of Angela Houska, Elementary Paraprofessional, with last day of employment being Friday, May 26, 2023.  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 6.5 academic school years of service.

6.D. Accept FCCLA Assistant Advisor Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of Lorraine Kukowski, FCCLA Assistant Advisor (from Schedule E), with the last day of advising being Friday, May 26, 2023. 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+ years assisting FCCLA.

6.E. Accept Teacher Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of Sarah Johnson, Elementary 4^th Grade Teacher, with last day employment at the conclusion of this academic (teacher contract) 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 approximately 8+ years of service in various roles.

6.F. Accept Teacher Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of Dan Carpenter, K-12 Vocal and Classroom Music Teacher, with last day employment at the conclusion of this academic (teacher contract) 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 approximately 9 years of service.

7. Communications

7.A. Building and Grounds Report: Striker Hasson

7.B. National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 16-22

At our school we are very fortunate to have Foster Grandparent Volunteers. Many thanks to Grandma Bev Holm and Grandma Paulette Christianson.
 

7.C. Administrative Professionals Day April 26

Many thanks for everything our office team does for students, families and staff! A shout out to our “Pros” at Badger: Leah Hasson, Business Manager; Val Truscinski, Technology Coordinator; Sara Olson, Office Manager/Secretary; and frequent sub in the office Anne Stenberg.

7.D. School Lunch Hero Day May 5

School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for us to acknowledge our dedicated food service team of Jody Randall and Angela Monsrud, our school nutrition ‘Pros.’

From one poster: "Ms. Jody and Ms. Angela both of you nourish the lives of our students by filling their tummies and being a positive influence on their lives."
 

7.E. National Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12

Honoring our teachers that lend their passion and skills to educating our children. We say 'thank you’ and continue to express our gratitude throughout the year, to the extraordinary front-line educators who work diligently with our students and our families.
 

7.F. Superintendent

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

7.G. Dean of Students

7.G.1. Student Enrollment as of May 4, 2023

7.G.2. Upcoming Dates of Interest

7.G.3. Spring Sports Participation Count

7.G.4. Spring Sports Post-Season Tournament Dates

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the Cash Report through April 30, 2023 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. Accept April Donations  (THANK YOU) :  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:

$100.00 to the Badger Class of 2023 from Northwestern MN Manufacturing Association

$100.00 to FCCLA from Curtis Hukee

 

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Award Group Health Insurance Bid: A motion was made by ____________________ to award ISD 676 group health insurance bid to Minnesota Healthcare Consortium (MHC) and Northwest Service Cooperative (NSWC) Medica. 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) supports the recommendation.

9.B. Approve Environmental Health & Safety Agreement: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Environmental/Occupational Health & Safety Management three-year agreement with the Northwest Service Cooperative. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

$4,962.25 for Year 1; $5,111.12 for Year 2; and $5,264.45

Traditionally, our NWSC contacts have been Bryan Byklum and Barb Schmitz.

9.C. 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 19, 2023: The Board Clerk, the Board Chair and Principal/Superintendent upon verification of 30 completed credits (including all required courses).

9.D. Request for Funding for National FCCLA Competition: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve funding not to exceed $4,000 based on receipt for attending the National FCCLA Competition July 1-7, 2023.  The motion seconded by ____________________
Vote:

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


Description: 

• 4 Students + 2 Adults

• Travel (i.e., mileage, airfare, hotel, meals and registration)

9.E. Approve Continuing-Contract for a Teacher: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve a teacher's continuing-contract (tenure) for Ms. Sara Carpenter. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Ms. Carpenter has/had a one-year probationary period here at ISD 676 due to having continuing-contract (tenure) status previously granted in another Minnesota public school district.

9.F. Approve Continuing-Contract for a Teacher: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve a teacher's continuing-contract (tenure) for Ms. Ashley Duray. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Ms. Duray has/had a one-year probationary period here at ISD 676 due to having continuing-contract (tenure) status previously granted in another Minnesota public school district.

9.G. Approve Continuing-Contract for a Teacher: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve a teacher's continuing-contract (tenure) for Ms. Patience Thompson. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Demonstrating competence during the first three consecutive years of a teacher’s initial teaching experience within a single Minnesota district is deemed to be a probationary period of employment.

9.H. Advertise for K-12 Vocal and Classroom Music Teacher: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve advertising for a full-time K-12 Vocal and Classroom Teacher for SY2023-2024.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Vacancy currently for K-12 Vocal and Classroom Teacher (subject to change).

9.I. Advertise for Elementary Education Teacher: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve advertising for a full-time Elementary Education Teacher for SY2023-2024.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Vacancy in fourth grade (subject to change).

9.J. Advertise for Elementary Paraprofessionals: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve advertising for at least two Elementary Paraprofessionals for SY2023-2024.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Two Elementary Paraprofessional openings were created by resignations (subject to change).

A third Elementary Paraprofessional may be necessary if any of the current internal candidates are re-assigned to fill the older secondary/high school vacancy.

9.K. 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 2023-2024 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 6, 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.

 

9.L. 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 2023-2024 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 9, 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.

9.M.
Seek Quotes for Property, Liability, Auto and Cyber Liability Insurance:  A motion was made to authorize Superintendent and Business Manager to seek premium renewal quote for property, liability, auto and cyber insurance. The motion seconded by ________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Risk management (i.e., property, liability, auto and cyber liability) insurance is not subject to Minnesota bid laws.

However, it has been many years since Badger School District has requested quotes or RFP’s from different risk management (i.e., property, liability, auto and cyber liability) insurance providers.

9.N. Seek a Quote for safety surveillance cameras to possibly be installed at the Arena Building: A motion was made by ____________________ , to approve the authorization for Administration and Technology Coordinator to seek a quote from Wikstrom Telecom-Internet/Wiktel for safety surveillance cameras to possibly be installed at the Arena Building compatible with the Badger School’s current recording system. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

The estimate should detail the price of equipment to be purchased, labor installation expense as well as the duration of the quote (when the quote expires or becomes outdated).

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.