January 8, 2024 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, Stacey Warne

2. Annual Organization (Re-Organization) of the School Board

2.A. Organization of School Board

Description:

Minnesota Statute requires the School Board to elect its officers for the new calendar year at its first regular meeting in January. 

After the roll call is taken, an "Acting Chair" (as selected by the Board - typically the previous Chair if "still" on the Board) will request nominations for each officer position of the Board.  Parliamentary procedure does not require a nomination to be seconded. 

Nominations are solicited by asking (three times) for nominations from the floor for each officer position of the Board. 

After all nominations are heard, the acting-Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for each officer position of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  After the Chair election, the newly elected Chair of the Board shall preside over the nominations and election of the other school board officers. 
 

2.B. Review of School Board Member 4-Year Term Cycles:

January 2021 through December 2024: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal and Brent Olson

January 2023 through December 2026: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde
 

2.C. Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.

BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Chair for 2023.

2.D. Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________

Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Vice-Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  

BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Vice Chair for 2023.

2.E. Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________

Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Clerk of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  

BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Clerk for 2023.

2.F. Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________

Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Treasurer of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.          

BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Treasurer for 2023.

2.G. Designate Official School Newspaper: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve The Tribune published by Page 1 Publications, Inc. of Greenbush, MN as the designated official school newspaper.

Vote:

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

2.H. Designate Official School Depositories: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve Border Bank, Citizens State Bank and Minnesota School Districts Liquid Asset Fund as the designated official school depositories.

Vote:

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

2.I. Set the Official School District Mileage Rate to be the same as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and modified as IRS modifies with coinciding dates:  A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the current IRS rate of $0.67 or 67 cents per mile as of January 1, 2024 and to modify as IRS modifies with coinciding dates.

Vote:

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

Description:

New rate is up 1.5 cents per mile compared to the previous midyear July rate of $0.655 or 65 1/2 cents per mile.

2.J. Set Official School Board Monthly Meeting Date and Time: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to be the official School Board regular monthly meeting date and time, unless otherwise noted.

Vote:

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

2.K. To set School Board Director Compensation same as last year: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve $105 per meeting for the Board Chair and $95 per meeting for all other School Board Members as well as approving $210 for the Board Chair and $190 for all other School Board members for meetings lasting in duration over 4 hours as the official School Board Meeting per diem.

Vote:

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

2.L. Designate Business Manager Accountant the authority to make electronic fund transfers as needed: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the authorization for Leah Hasson, Business Manager Accountant, to make electronic fund transfers as needed.

Vote:

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

2.M. Designate Legal Counsel : A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to designate both Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. or Pemberton Law as School District Legal Counsel. Such designation shall allow the Superintendent and the School Board Chair to engage with either law firm on immediate need, with compensation on a fee for service basis only.  

Vote:


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

Description:

Attorney John Edison with Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger (RASW Law) has provided legal services for Badger School in previous years.

Attorney Josh Heggem of Pemberton Law out of the Fergus Falls office has provided legal services for Badger School in previous years.  Attorney Kristi Hastings, also with Pemberton Law, has good references.
 

3. Visitor Comments

3.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.

4. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators

5. Approval of Agenda

5.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, January 8, 2024 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.

6. Minutes

6.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, December 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.B. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session held on Wednesday, December 20, 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.C. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session held on Wednesday, January 3, 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.

7. Consent Agenda

7.A. Rotation of 2024 Board Bill (auditing committee) Assignment Schedule

Description:

A Board Member will be partnered with another Board Member throughout the 2024 calendar year to review bills prior to each regular board meeting. 


Review the attached schedule. Please let me know if you have any conflicts.  See attached.
 

7.B. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the payment of bills check #63390 through check #63445 for a total of $91,211.01 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated January 3, 2024 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.C. Appoint Committee Members List as a Whole:

Staff Development Committee: ____________________________
Technology Committee:  ____________________________
Safety Committee: ____________________________
Strategic Planning Committee: ____________________________
Continuing Ed Committee: ____________________________
Crisis Planning Committee: ____________________________
Scholarship Committee: ____________________________
MSHSL Rep: ____________________________
Joint Sports Board: ____________________________
NWRIC Board: ____________________________
NWRIC Alternative: ____________________________
Legislative Liaison: ____________________________
Meet & Confer: ____________________________

A motion was made by ________________ to approve the appointed list of committee members appointments as a whole. The motion seconded by ________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:
School Committee Appointments from 2023 are listed below:
Staff Development Committee: Cari Dostal
Technology Committee: Jodie Davy and Cari Dostal
Safety Committee: Brent Olson
Strategic Planning Committee: All Board Members
Continuing Ed Committee: Jodie Davy
Crisis Planning Committee: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson, and Jared VonEnde
Scholarship Committee: Jodie Davy
MSHSL Rep: Jeramy Swenson
Joint Sports Board: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson, and Jared VonEnde
NWRIC Board: Cari Dostal
NWRIC Alternative: Jamie Isane
Legislative Liaison: OPEN
Meet & Confer: Jamie Isane, Brent Olson and Jeramy Swenson

7.D. Approve Conversion Chart for tracking new ESST law: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the attached chart converting employee full-days’ and half-days’ regarding leave requests for the documenting new ESST statutory requirements. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

This conversion chart does not alter any of the current Badger ISD 676 employment agreements regarding Paid Time Off (PTO) at this time.

Currently Badger ISD employee leave requests are for either full-day PTO or half-day PTO. New Minnesota ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’ law requires leave request time to be documented in hours.

7.E. Unpaid Leave Request: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept notification of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) qualifying request from Alyssa Pulczinski, Elementary Title One Paraprofessional from approximately March 8, 2024 to Friday, May 24, 2024 for minimum of 53 student contact days or up to maximum of 12 weeks if necessary; subject to change. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

7.F. Paraprofessional Reassignment: Tami Davy will be reassigned to the Elementary Title One Paraprofessional position beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Description:

Please refer to Tami Davy's voluntary letter of interest and the transition is supported by the recommendation of the screening team of Sherry Verbout, Stacey Warne and Kevin Ricke.

In the absence of any objection to this administrative reassignment, then agenda item #10.5 would be the recommendation to approve advertising for a four-day per week Preschool/Head Start Paraprofessional.

8. Communications

8.A. Building and Grounds Report

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

Description:

Five intend to represent Badger ISD 676: 4 out of 6 Badger Board Members plan on attending at this time and  the Superintendent plans to attend as well.
 

8.C. Superintendent

8.C.1. Paraprofessional Recognition Week January 22-26, 2024

Description:  

Paraprofessionals work in a variety of positions in our school, including, but not limited to, instructional assistants, pupil support assistants, special education paraprofessionals, lunchroom and playground assistants, hall monitors, bus monitors, media center assistants, drivers and family liaisons.

Thank you for all each of you do to meet student needs and doing your part to make sure our school runs smoothly.
 

8.C.2. Schedule a Meet & Confer date/time with Badger Education Association of Teachers

Description:

What is Meet and Confer? Employees discuss matters relating to their employment which are not contract terms and conditions of employment.

Explore a morning 7:00 AM before school meeting?
 

8.D. Dean of Students

8.D.1. Student Enrollment at the start of January

8.D.2. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Professional Development Day - Monday, January 15 with hour-long remote distance-learning sessions that begin at 8:30am, 9:40am and 10:50am.  There are different sessions and each will be recorded; therefore, courses are available for two weeks after the live sessions.  These Continuing Education Units (CEU clock hours) are required for teacher re-licensure.

8.D.3. Upcoming Dates of Interest

9. Reports

9.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to Accept the Cash Report through December 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.
 

9.B. Accept Fiscal Quarter 2 Budget Report: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the attached Badger School District FY 24 Budget Second Quarter 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.C. Accept December 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:

$325 to Tractor Club from David Dokken
 

9.D. Pay Equity Report: A motion was made by _______________ to approve the attached Pay Equity Report for submission to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB). The motion seconded by _______________ .

Vote:

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

10. Proposed Resolutions

10.A. Curriculum, Programs and Personnel Adjustments: A motion was made by ________________ to adopt the Resolution Directing Superintendent to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Curriculum, Programs, and Staff for the following school year, if needed. The motion seconded by ________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde

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

10.B. Head of Building & Grounds/Head Custodian:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the hire of Ben Evans as full-time 40 hours per week, twelve-month Head of Buildings & Grounds/Head Custodian position contingent upon completion of pre-employment criminal history background check at $23.50 per hour with a start date of January 5, 2024. 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 the interview on January 3: Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Kevin Ricke, and Stacey Warne.

10.C. Boiler Check/Maintenance Agreement for the remainder of FY 24: A motion was made by _______________ to approve the attached Boiler Checks/Maintenance Agreement with Striker Hasson while newly hired Head of Building & Grounds is in the process of obtaining a boiler license.  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 attachment

10.D. Advertise for Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve advertising for a Long Term Substitute for Elementary Title One Paraprofessional beginning approximately March 8, 2024 and working through Friday, May 24, 2024 for approximately 53 student contact days (subject to change). The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

10.E. Advertise for PreSchool/Head Start Paraprofessional: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve advertising for a regular part-time four-days per week Preschool/Head Start Paraprofessional. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Description:

Work days would be Mondays through Thursdays when Preschool/Head Start is in session. The daily hours would be 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for 7.25 paid hours per day unless notified otherwise.

11. 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.