February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Routine Matters

I.A. Roll Call: William Schmidt, Ken Lind, Kristin Papke, Teri Umbreit, Rory Roth, Kevin Haugrud, Brent Stavig; ex officio

I.B. Approval of Agenda

I.C. Citizens Comments

I.D. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

I.D.1. Approve Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting

I.D.2. Approve Personnel Items

I.D.2.a. Employment of Jerilyn Mattson, Assistant Principal / MTSS Coordinator, effective February 10, 2025

I.D.2.b. Employment of Daniel Okan, Van Driver, effective February 24, 2025

I.D.2.c. Resignation of Eric Telander, Varsity Golf Coach, effective February 12, 2025

I.D.2.d. Resignation of Bruce Konrad, Assistant Football Coach, effective February 11, 2025

I.D.2.e. Termination of Karen Barton, Bus Driver, effective January 24, 2025

I.D.2.f. Termination of Anna Reiser, Grants and Communications Coordinator, effective February 17, 2025

I.D.2.g. FMLA Leave Request for Cathy Monster, effective March 24, 2025 through approximately May 5, 2025. 

I.D.3. Approve Obligations $1,480,344.47

I.E. Consideration of Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda

I.F. Recognition/Policy Review

I.F.1. Policy Review

I.F.1.a. First Reading 

I.F.1.a.1. 104 - School District Mission Statement

I.F.1.a.2. 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings - revise

I.F.1.a.3. 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations - revise

I.F.1.a.4. 208 - Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies - revise

I.F.1.a.5. 213 - School Board Committees - revise

I.F.1.a.6. 307 - Powers and Duties of the Superintendent - review

I.F.1.a.7. 527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches - revise

I.F.1.a.8. 730 - Post Issuance Debt Compliance - revise

I.F.1.b. Second Reading 

I.F.1.b.1. 101 - Legal Status of the School District - Revise

I.F.1.b.2. 101.1 - Name of the School District - Review

I.F.1.b.3. 501 - School Weapons - Revise

I.F.1.b.4. 502 - Search of Student Lockers - Revise

I.F.1.b.5. 713 - Student Activity Accounting

I.F.1.b.6. 731 - Information Security (NEW)

I.F.1.b.7. 807 - Health & Safety - Revise

I.F.1.c. Policy Adoption-None

I.G. Financial Topics 

I.G.1. Investments

I.G.2. Budget Report

II. Reports

II.A. Updates

II.A.1. School Board Advisory Presentation with Administration Updates

II.A.2. Strategic Plan Reports - Graduation

II.A.3. SRO Update

II.A.4. Enrollment Update

II.B. Meetings Attended

• Board Advisory Committee
• Facilities Committee
• Finance Committee
• Personnel Committee
• Policy Committee
• SCRED Governing Board

III. Old Business

IV. New Business

IV.A. Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar

IV.B. Approval of Revised Rush City Schools Board Handbook 

IV.C. Approval of Updated MSHSL Volunteer Coaches - Spring 2025

IV.D. Approval of Resolution to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions

IV.E. Approval of American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) Resolution

IV.F. Negotiations Strategy (closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.03.)

V. Calendar

V.A. Regular School Board Meeting, March 20, 2025, 6:00 PM

VI. Adjournment