October 9, 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 and/or 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, October 9, 2023 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, September 11, 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 #63146 through check #63235 for a total of $176,689.65 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated October 5, 2023 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by ____________________

Please note: Joint Sports payment to GMR ISD 2683 is $88,838.15 Check #63209 

Vote:

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

 

6.B. Library Media Center Long Term Sub Para: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Renee Rhen for the Long-term Substitute Library Media Center Paraprofessional 7.25 paid hours per school day October 25, 2023 through December 15, 2023. Pay Scale placement would be Step 20 or $19.55 per hour. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

Mrs. Rhen is able to be in attendance 35 of 39 student days needed from October 25, 2023 to December 21, 2023.  Short-call daily Para sub may (or may not) need to be secured for the four-day week of Dec. 18, 19, 20, 21 just prior to winter break.

7. Communications

7.A. Financial Audit of Badger School District Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) prepared and presented by Brady Martz & Associates of Thief River Falls, MN.

Presenter: 
Tracee Bruggeman, Certified Public Accountant with Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. located in Thief River Falls, MN

7.B. Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) Minnesota Greater Education Summit, November 12-14, 2023

Description:

Registration closes October 23, 2023. The Summit is being held at Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN.

7.C. Letter of intent to explore discussing a subsequent employment contract with Superintendent/Principal K-12; please see attachment.

7.D. Building and Grounds Report: Striker Hasson

7.E. Superintendent

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

7.F. Dean of Students

7.F.1. Student Enrollment Report as of October 3; please see attachment

7.F.2. Fall Sports Number of Participants as of October 3; please see attachment

7.F.3. MN Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Results

Description:

Mixed results across Badger grades 3-11; overall, 64.7% are either above the statewide grade level average, at or less than one student away from the statewide grade level average.

5 Badger MCAs out of all 17 MN MCAs above the statewide average

6 Badger MCAs out of all 17 MN MCAs at or within one student per grade level of the state average

6 Badger MCAs out of all 17 MN MCAs are below the state average.

Please note that subgroups with 20 or fewer data values significantly skew results when reported as percentages.  For example, if there are only eighteen students at one Badger grade level, that means one student, one-eighteenth, equates to approximately 5.6%

Information about the Minnesota Report Card link and MDE Data Center website are in the attachment.

7.F.4. Dates of Interest; please see attachment

8. Reports

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

8.C. Accept First Quarter Budget Report: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept First Quarter Budget Report subject to audit.  The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote: 

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

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. AudIt: A motion was made by ____________________  to approve the Badger School District Fiscal Year 2023 Independent Financial Audit as prepared and presented by Brady Martz. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Presenter: 
Tracee Bruggeman, Certified Public Accountant with Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. located in Thief River Falls, MN 

9.B. Adopt and approve MSHSL grant application to offset Student Activity Fees:

A motion was made by  ____________________ , to adopt a resolution by Governing Board of Independent School District No. 676 Badger, Minnesota supporting FORM A application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation. The motion seconded by  ____________________

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts; recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Independent School District No. 676 Badger, Minnesota

WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist schools in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs supports the school’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of Independent School District No. 676 Badger, Minnesota

Adopted this ________ day of _______________, 2023.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson.

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

________________________________________
School Board Chair
 
________________________________________
School Board Clerk

9.C. New item 12 c. Adendum to Non-Certified Staff Agreement: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve:

12. c. The Head Cook will receive a stipend in the amount of $75.00 per month for the use of personal cell phone for school business during the academic year, food service ordering period, which is nine (9.5) months: mid-August, and then, September through May retroactive to August 15, 2023.  The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

Please see reference notes in the attachments.
 

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.