November 13, 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: Open for SY2023-24

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, November 13, 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, October 9, 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 School Board Work Session held on Wednesday, October 18, 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 #63236 through check #63325 for a total of $128,061.85 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated November 6, 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 from Sierra Mastrud, Elementary Title I Paraprofessional, with last day of employment being Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 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. Title I (One) Overview plus brief Q & A with Sherry Verbout, Badger Title I (One) Teacher

7.B. Building and Grounds Report: Striker Hasson

7.C. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Annual Leadership Conference January 11-12, 2024 with Early Bird Sessions January 10.
 

7.D. Election of School Board Members to the Board of Directors of the NWSC for terms starting January 1, 2024.  There are three (3) positions open for four (4) year terms.

Be sure to vote for a total of three (3).

Ballots must be at the NWSC office by 4 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023.

7.E. Application by School Board Member to have name placed on the ballot as a candidate for Region 1 Joint Powers Board

7.F. Superintendent

7.F.1. November 6 Teacher In-Service Workshop Agenda; please see attached

7.F.2. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent

7.G. Dean of Students

7.G.1. Student Enrollment Report as of November 6; please see attachment

7.G.2. Dates of Interest; please see attachment

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the Cash Report through October 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. Accept October 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:

$70  From Candice Langaas - Polaris Benevity to Badger ISD
 

8.C. BEA Seniority List: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Badger Education Association of Teachers Seniority List as presented/amended.  The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote: 

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

8.D. ESST: Schedule a Board Work Session either before the next Regular December 11 School Board Meeting or Schedule a separate Special School Board Meeting in December (may need to do both) to review, interpret and implement Minnesota’s new Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law which becomes effective January 1, 2024.

Description:

Add a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to each employee agreement detailing the following:

A full-day PTO is equivalent to ___ hours (duty days vary for different employees)

A half-day PTO is equivalent to ___ hours (duty days vary for different employees)

Also include that PTO needs to be taken in either full-day or half-day increments.

Determine a formula to establish how ESST hours are calculated for Coaches/Advisors/Directors:
            For example: ___ days of the season x ___ hours = worked hours

Side note: Employers need to track accrued and carryover ESST also for substitute employees.

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Approve Revised FY24 Budget: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Revised 2023-2024 Badger School Budget as presented. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Revenue: The attached revised FY24 revenue budget is calculated using an under-estimated enrollment of 209 students as a safeguard compared to the current November enrollment of 220. Revenue is projected to be $272,995 more than the preliminary June 2023 rollover budget using the 209 student-count incorporating the legislative changes.

Expenditures: The attached revised FY24 expenditure budget is over-estimated $67,754 more than the preliminary June 2023 rollover budget. This expenditure budget incorporates all of the negotiated Badger employee agreement changes for FY24.

This reflects a negative budget deficit difference of approximately -7.6%.  The goal is to monitor and adjust again in February of 2024 (subject to change).  
 

9.B. Advertise for Elementary Paraprofessional: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve advertising for one regular part-time 7.25 hours per school day Elementary Title One Paraprofessional for the remainder SY2023-2024 and beyond.  The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Vacancy due to a resignation.

There may be internal candidates interested in re-assignment which may create an opening in a different role.
 

9.C. Tax-Deferred MOU: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to revise Page 13: Article IX, Section 1, Subd. 2 and Page 18: Article XIIA, Section 5 of Teachers Master Agreement. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

The attached MOU contains language revisions that were voted and approved by the Badger Education Association of Teachers (BEA) upon further proof-reading review by an Education Minnesota Field Staff Representative.  

Page 13: When Teachers PTO days exceed the accrued maximum, the tiered-compensation will be placed in the teacher’s 403b account.

Page 18: The payout of tiered-severance pay will be placed in the teacher’s 403b account.

Tax-deferred deposits rather than compensation with multipliers (i.e, TRA, FICA) is also in the best fiscal interest of the School District employer.

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.