August 14, 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

 

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.
 

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

 

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, August 14, 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 Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, July 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 Board Work Session held on Thursday, July 13, 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 #63010 through check #63080 for a total of $109,237.73 $102,703.53 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated August 14, 2023 August 4, 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. Approve Joint Sports Billing (1 of 2): A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Joint Sports Billing from Badger to Greenbush-Middle River (GMR) as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Vote: 

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

Description:

Joint Sports Billing (2 of 2) to be received from Greenbush-Middle River to Badger is still pending
 

6.C. Accept Paraprofessional Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation/retirement announcement of Renee Rhen, Elementary Title I Paraprofessional, with last day of 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 20+ years of service.
 

7. Communications

7.A. Building and Grounds Report: Striker Hasson

7.B. Shared School Social Worker Services for SY2023-2024 between Badger School and Greenbush-Middle River School continues unchanged as the same as the previous SY2022-2023.

Description:

Badger 60% = Tuesdays + Wednesdays + Fridays
GMR 40% = Mondays + Thursdays

7.C. Independent Auditor Team from Brady Martz & Associates, Thief River Fall, MN Office, is scheduled to be here on site August 21-22, 2023

7.D. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Summer Leadership Seminar August 6-7, 2023 at Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park

Description:

Thank you Clerk Cari Dostal and Treasurer Jodie Davy for attending on behalf of Badger School

 

7.E. Bus & Type III Driver Safety Review Annual Training

Description:

Two different onsite options for the Annual Driver Safety Review:
            Night of Wed., Sept.13 at Greenbush-Middle River HS (2 hour session)
            Night of Wed., Sept. 20 at Badger HS (2 hour session)

7.F. Paraprofessional Trainings and Other Opportunities

Description:

Regional Paraprofessional Workshop sponsored by Northwest Service Cooperative (NWSC) to be held Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. to Noon | Virtual attend remotely

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Initial first-time CPI Training) sponsored by Northwest Inter-District Regional Council (NWRIC) to be held:
Tues., Aug. 15 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 16 | 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Refresher Training for returning Badger employees is Tues., Aug. 29 | 1:00 p.m.

 

7.G. Superintendent

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

7.H. Dean of Students

7.H.1. Dates of Interest

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the Cash Report through July 31, 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. No Donations Recorded in July Accept July 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:

 

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Award Milk Bid: A motion was made by ____________________ to award ____________________ the Milk Bid for 2023-2024 academic year. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote: 

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

Description:

3 bid submissions to review (listed in alphabetical order): Cass Clay, Prairie Farms and US FOODS

9.B. Set School Meal Prices for SY2023-2024: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve $2.25 for Adult Breakfast and $4.95 for Adult Lunch (same as last year, no change); all students will receive free breakfasts and free lunches; ala carte pricing (same as last year, no change) as listed below. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:   With the initiation of the ‘Free School Meals for Kids Program,’ all students will receive free breakfasts and lunches. Any ‘Ala carte’ items like a second milk or second entrée are not free; therefore, prices for these ala carte items needs to be set.

                                          Breakfast                                         Lunch                       Extra                
                                 Regular         Reduced                  Regular          Reduced       Milk 
Elementary FY 24   $0.00             $0.00                        $0.00             $0.00             $0.35
Elementary FY 23     $0.90             $0.00                       $1.70             $0.50            $0.35

Secondary FY 24    $0.00             $0.00                       $0.00             $0.00             $0.35
Secondary FY 23     $0.90             $0.00                        $1.70             $0.50             $0.35

The Badger School follows the minimum adult meal price guidelines set forth by the Food and Nutrition Program at the Minnesota Department of Education.

Adult FY 24             $2.25                                             $4.95
Adult FY 23              $2.25                                             $4.95


Second (All)            $0.90             $0.90                       $1.10             $1.10             $0.35
Entrée FY 24
Second (All)           $0.90             $0.90                       $1.10             $1.10             $0.35
Entrée FY 23

Families are strongly encouraged to submit application forms that are available at the school office to see if they may qualify for free or reduced meals.

9.C. Set Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve $ _________ per half-day and $ _________ per full-day for substitute teacher pay rates for SY2023-2024.  The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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


Description:

Rates of substitute teacher pay using shared data among forty-three area schools from the previous SY2022-2023:
$145.45 is the mean (average)
$140.00 is the mode
$140.00 is the median; the highest is $200 (three schools) and lowest is $125 (six schools); 28 of 43 schools at or above the median; 15 (including Badger) below the median

Badger’s rate of pay was $75 per half-day and $125 per full-day during SY2022-2023 and has remained unchanged for several years.

The recommendation is to increase Badger School Substitute Teacher Rates of Pay to $90 per half-day and $150 per full-day.

9.D. Set Hourly Rate of Pay for Trained School Office Substitute (either short call or long term): A motion was made by _________________ to approve an hourly rate of pay of $______ per hour for the SY2023-2024.  The motion seconded by ________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Request for Office Substitute to be approved in advance as needed.

Recommendation for FY 24
Set the hourly rate the same as the substitute teacher hourly rate (based on newly approved Agenda Item #9.3 amount). $ ______ daily rate divided by 8 hours per office day?

Previous FY 23
Approved $17.25 hourly rate of pay for Trained School Office Substitute at Regular
School Board Meeting held on August 8, 2022 (Agenda Item 9.14) which expired
June 30, 2023.  $17.25 = $125 divided by 7.25 hours per school day.

Previous FY 22
Approved $17.25 hourly rate of pay for Trained School Office Substitute at Special
School Board Meeting held on March 2022 (Agenda Item 5.8) which approved a
hourly rate for long-term substitute office manager/substitute assistant bookkeeper for the remainder of SY2021-2022 which expired June 30, 2022.

Other Current Sub Rates:
$17 per hour is the substitute pay for custodians, food service or paraprofessionals.
as approved within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement (Agenda Item 9.6, Agreement Item #17) which was approved at the Regular School Board Meeting held on July 10, 2023

Vote:

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

9.E. Math Teacher Grades 7-12 (first 1 of 2 readings):  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve a one-year ‘Rehired, Retired Teacher Agreement’ and ‘Return-to-Work Agreement’ contract with Sherri Kukowski for school year 2023-2024 as a Secondary Mathematics Teacher contingent upon complying with IRS tax code and the Badger Education Association of Teachers (BEA) proof-reading as amended. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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


Description:

The attachment was prepared in collaboration with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Legal Policy Services for a ‘Rehired, Retired Teacher Agreement’ that complies with the Minnesota Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) ‘Return-to-Work Agreement' requirements.

9.F. Removed and/or Tabled from Agenda: Jr. High/High School Special Education Paraprofessional:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of ____________ for school year 2023-2024 as a regular part-time 7.25 paid hours per school day Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional contingent upon completion of pre-employment criminal history background check.  Pay Scale placement would be at Step ___ or $______ per hour. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Recommendation of the team that conducted interviews on June 29: Mary Langaas, Carol Ricke, Kevin Ricke, Sherry Verbout and Stacey Warne.

9.G. Elementary Title One Paraprofessional:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Alyssa (Grindahl) Pulczinski for school year 2023-2024 as a regular part-time 7.25 paid hours per school day Elementary Title One Paraprofessional contingent upon completion of pre-employment criminal history background check. Pay Scale placement would be Step 6 or $16.05 per hour. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Recommendation of the team that conducted interviews on July 26: Carol Ricke, Kevin Ricke, Sherry Verbout and Stacey Warne.

9.H. Elementary Title One Paraprofessional:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Sierra Mastrud for school year 2023-2024 as a regular part-time 7.25 paid hours per school day Elementary Title One Paraprofessional contingent upon completion of pre-employment criminal history background check. Pay Scale placement would be Step 4 or $15.55 per hour. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Recommendation of the team that conducted interviews on August 10: Mary Langaas, Carol Ricke, Kevin Ricke, Sherry Verbout and Stacey Warne.

9.I. Canine Inspections: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agreement by and between Interquest Detection Canines and Badger School District for the SY2023-2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

Please see attached agreement

 

9.J. Annual Review Policies: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the set of listed policies scheduled to be reviewed annually.


Description:


410 Family and Medical Leave Act (no redline updates);
413 Harassment and Violence (no redline updates);
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (no redline updates);
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults (no redline updates);
506 Student Discipline (there is a 2023 redline update);
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy (there is a 2023 redline update);
522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination (no redline updates);
524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (there is a 2023 redline update);
616 School District System Accountability (there is a 2023 redline update);
806 Crisis Management Policy (there is a 20232 redline update).


The motion seconded by ____________________


Vote:

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

9.K. Schedule one Special Meeting with Closed Session as permitted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.03, Subdivision 1(b) for Labor Negotiations Strategy: A motion was made by _________________ to approve a special meeting with closed session to be held at _____________ (insert date and time) related to the Dean of Students agreement. The motion seconded by ________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Special meetings need a minimum of seventy-two hours advance public notice announcement.

9.L. Removed and/or Tabled from Agenda:  Approve Revision of Polices: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve revision of the following listed policies with first-and-final reading as presented/amended.

The following MSBA/MASA model policies have been updated to reflect Minnesota laws enacted in 2023.

Because some revisions are effective immediately or in the Summer 2023 – and because the revisions are largely taken word-for-word from 2023 legislation-school boards may choose to adopt changes in a single meeting or as an emergency pursuant to Model Policy 208:

If a policy is modified with minor changes that do not affect the substance
 of the policy or because of a legal change over which the school board
has no control, the modified policy may be approved at one meeting at the discretion of the school board.

This is a local decision for school boards. Whether policy language has been formally adopted, school districts must follow laws related to the policies.

The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

Please refer to attachments from MSBA Policy Services

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.