June 10, 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

Jeramy Swenson is participating in this Regular School Board meeting remotely and virtually from:

Homewood Suites by Hilton
115 37th Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303

 

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 by Board Members or School Administrators
 

3.A. Add 9.6.?   Consider approving the sale of miscellaneous items either by advertising to accept bids or sell through an approved consignment.

Blue tractor plus some (not all) attachments? Overhead garage door, tracts, cables and mounting brackets that were removed from the Bus Garage Quonset remodel? Heating Fuel Oil Barrel? Upright Piano? Other?

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, June 10, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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, May 13, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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 Badger LTFM as well as Facilities and Financial Planning School Board Work Session held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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 #63733 through check #63803 for a total of $98,745.39 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated June 3, 2024 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by ____________________

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

6.B. Paraprofessional Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the resignation of Heather Gullickson as Elementary Title One Paraprofessional with last day of employment being Friday, May 24, 2024. The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

Description:

Sincere, thank you for an academic year of service.

7. Communications

7.A. 'Impact of the 2024 Legislative Session' Webinar provided by Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024

Description: 

Link provided within attachment

Can't attend this webinar? MSBA will make a recording of this webinar available the following week

7.B. Building and Grounds Report

7.C. Superintendent

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

7.D. Dean of Students

7.D.1. Student Enrollment at the end of May

7.D.2. Spring Sports Post-Season Tournament Dates

7.D.3. Upcoming Dates of Interest

7.D.4. Student Handbook Changes for 2024-2025 - approval of handbooks is agenda item 9.1.

Description:

The results of the current Legislative session are still being interpreted and may (or may not) require some future amendments to the Student Handbooks. Any necessary revisions will need to be adapted by the School Board, and then, posted on the school website at a later date.

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to Accept the Cash Report through May 31, 2024 subject to audit. The motion seconded by _______________ .

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

8.B. Accept May Donations (THANK YOU): A motion was made by _______________ to accept the donations listed below.  The motion seconded by ________________ .

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

Donations:

$100.00 to FCCLA from James Christianson
$100.00 to FCCLA from Anonymous
$10.00 to FCCLA from Bev Holm
 

8.C. Report of Technology Committee topics discussed at the quarterly meeting held on Monday, May 13, 2024

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Approve Student Handbooks: A motion was made by  ____________________ to approve Student Handbooks with modifications as presented/amended for 2024-2025 school year. The motion seconded by  ____________________

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

9.B. Schedule a Special School Board Meeting to occur during the remaining second-half of June:

A motion made by _____________  to schedule a Special School Board Meeting to be held on __________ (insert date) at _________ (insert time) with the purpose to adopt a PRELIMINARY working budget for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (FY 25). The motion seconded by _____________  .

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

Description: 

School Boards are required to adopt annual budgets before the fiscal year ends June 30. 

MN Statute 123B.77 indicates that prior to July 1 of each fiscal year, the Board of each school district must approve and adopt its revenue and expenditure budgets for the next school year.  The budget document so adopted must be considered an expenditure-authorizing or appropriations document.  No funds shall be expended by any School Board or School District for any purpose in any school year prior to the adoption of the budget document which authorizes that expenditure, or prior to an amendment to the budget document by the School Board to authorize the expenditure.

The Business Manager, incoming Superintendent and current Superintendent will collaborate in the development of the PRELIMINARY working budget.  

9.C. MSBA Renewal including BoardBook Subscription: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve Badger School District membership renewal with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) including the BoardBook Subscription and Policy Services for 2024-2025. The motion seconded by ____________________

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

Description:

Please review the attached invoice; previously last month at the Regular May 13 School Board Meeting agenda item #9.2 was approved to continue through the phase transitioning to BoardBook Premier System Tier 2.  The attached invoice reflects the inclusion of that approved phase-in transition fee.

9.D. Renew Membership in Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA): A motion was made by ______________ to renew the District's annual membership with the Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA). The motion seconded by _________________

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

Description: 

MREA advocates exclusively for Greater Minnesota School Districts - MREA provides guidance and information relating to best practice within education, professional development opportunities as well as legislative policy.

MREA provides a voice at the Minnesota Legislature advocating for policy, testifying before committees as well as informing legislators on the issues that impact rural education. 

Membership dues are renewed annually. 
 

9.E.  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 2024-2025 school year.  The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Roll Call Yes-No Vote (due to remote virtual voting Member):

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

Description:

Vacancy due to a resignation.

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.