May 13, 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, Ben Evans

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 from Board Members or School Administrators

Add 9.7. ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’ (ESST) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers and Badger Independent School District 676.
 

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, May 13, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting as 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, April 8, 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.

5.B. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting for Superintendent and Principal K-12 Positions(s) Contract Approval held on Thursday, April 18, 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.

5.C. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting for a Certified Staff (Math Teacher) Contract Approval held on Monday, May 6, 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.

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the payment of bills check #63664 through check #63732 for a total of $102,926.45 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated May 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. Communications

7.A. Building and Grounds Report

Exploring a replacement lawnmower. Preference would be a 54-inch deck zero turn lawnmower.

Description:
Five price quotes attached

* Authorized Head of Building & Grounds to prepare a purchase order if the described Altoz 540XPHD is available for $6,600 *


In-Person Handouts:          Quotes for professional application of high performance  tile
and grout restoration coating

** Authorized Head of Building & Grounds to out-source professional service do the Kitchen dishwashing area plus 3 walls up to 4 feet on the wall. The estimate is $1,375 **

*** Authorized Head of Building & Grounds to out-source to professionals to have the High School Boy’ and Girl’s restrooms plus the wash area between restrooms coated. The estimate is $2,050 **
 

7.B. Superintendent

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

7.C. Dean of Students

7.C.1. Badger High School had two vocal ensembles perform for the MSHSL SubSection 32 Music Contest judges under the direction of Choir Director Sara Carpenter.

Vocalists Paige Rybakowski, Alex Lunde, and Hallie Glodowski performed the Soprano-Alto-Baritone (SAB) arrangement of "Can't Help Falling in Love" arranged by Mark Brymer. They earned a Superior Rating score of 37 out of 40.

Vocalists Emily Burkel, Adysen Gregerson, and Hallie Glodowski performed the Soprano-Soprano-Alto (SSA) arrangement of "Whispering Pine" by Eugene Butler. They earned a Superior Rating score of 38 out of 40.

7.C.2. Badger High School Envirothon Team Advances to State!

The state level competition will be held at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN on Monday, May 20.

Best wishes to the team of Jordan Davy, Julia Dostal, Ada Lee, Jordan Lee, Amelia Wilt, Sam Aarhus, Landon Christianson, Paige Rybakowski, and Greta Wojciechowski. The team is coached by Shannon Dostal.

Badger advanced out of the regional which was held at Lake Bronson State Park on May 1. For the competition, our students prepared a presentation on sustainable energy in Minnesota. In addition to their presentation, they participated in five stations answering general knowledge questions about wildlife, aquatics, forestry, soils, and current ecological events. Our team earned second place, missing first by just one tie-breaker procedure point!

7.C.3. Student Enrollment at the start of May

7.C.4. Spring Sport Participation Count

7.C.5. Spring Sports Post-Season Tournament Dates

7.C.6. Upcoming Dates of Interest

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to Accept the Cash Report through April 30, 2024 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:

$200.00 to Music from Jim Christianson
$100.00 to Music from Mark, Renee and Katie Rhen
$500.00 to VEX (Industrial Arts Dept.) Robotics from Northwest MN Manufacturing Association

 

8.C. Report of Meet & Confer topics from the meeting held with Badger Education Association of Teachers on Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m.

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Designation of IOwA Resolution for MDE:  A motion was made by ____________________ to adopt the resolution authorizing Daniel Carpenter to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) and Leah Hasson to act as the IOwA to add and remove names only for Badger Public School District 0676-01 for the MDE External Access Recertification System beginning July 1, 2024.  The motions seconded by ____________________

Yes-No Roll Call Vote:

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

Description:  

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user's access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA).

9.B. BoardBook Premier Meeting Management System Tier 2 Phase-In: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the BoardBook Premier Tier 2 three-year phase-in subscription agreement through the Minnesota School Boards Association. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote:

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

Description:

The current Tier 1 BoardBook Premier Meeting Management System is being retired and is no longer available. MSBA negotiated a phase-in agreement with BoardBook to soften the budget impact over a three-year period due to discontinuing the Tier 1 option.

$2,700 for SY2024-2025

$2,950 for SY2025-2026

$3,100 for SY2026-2027

9.C. Interquest Detection Canines: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve four contraband half-day inspections at $440 per half-day visit. 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 the attached agreement for SY2024-2025

$1,760 = 4 canine inspections x $440 per half-day visit
 

9.D. 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 17, 2024. The Board Clerk, the Board Chair and Principal/Superintendent upon verification of 30 completed credits (including all required courses).

9.E. Request for Funding for National FCCLA Competition: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve funding not to exceed $________ based on receipt for attending the National FCCLA Competition June 27-July 4, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.  The motion seconded by ____________________
Vote:

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


Description: 

The request amount for consideration is $6,500 out of the $12,210 estimated grand total

• 4 Students + 2 Adults

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

9.F. Resolution for MSHSL Membership Renewal for SY2024-2025:

A motion was made by ________________ , that, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Badger Independent School District Number 676, County of Roseau, State of Minnesota authorizes membership in the Minnesota State High School League and delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic athletic and fine arts events (referred to in MN Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Badger High School is authorized by the Board of Education of Badger Independent School District Number 676 to:
1.         Renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and, 
2.         Participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League
            and its various subdivisions.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Badger Independent School District Number 676 hereby adopts the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League's Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representatives identified by this Governing Board.

The motion was seconded by ________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote:

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

9.G. ESST MOU with BEA:  A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the attached ‘Earned Sick and Safe Time’ (ESST) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers and Badger Independent School District 676. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

This MOU does not alter any of the current Badger ISD 676 employment agreements regarding Paid Time Off (PTO).

At the January 8, 2024 Regular Badger School Board Meeting the agenda item 7.4 approved a conversion chart tracking the New Minnesota ESST law in hours rather than days. Currently Badger ISD employee leave requests are for either a full-day PTO or a half-day PTO.

This MOU requests that the BEA stands ready to meet when necessary if any potential PTO or ESST transition issues need to be addressed anytime during this current 2023-25 collective bargaining agreement.

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.