October 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Chairperson
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Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Agenda Approval
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Chairperson
Description:
Additions / Deletions / Corrections / Items from the Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
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Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgement of correspondence
Discussion:
Attendence: Pat Rendle, Amie Hanson, Jen Drotts, Jen Stefan, Thea Rendon, Brent Schimek, Deanna Hron, Kayleen Monacelli, Delana Smith, Taylor O'Shea, Karen Lind, many representatives from DREA
Speakers: Crystal Purdie: 5th grade teacher: teachers have been without a contract for 108 days, being without a contract puts an added stress on teaching, words aren't enough Addy Carstensen: 4th grade teacher: began journey as the elementary secretary, in 2018 started the journey to become an elementary teacher, negotiations have crushed me, we are not retaining our staff Lynn Smith-Evans: HS Teacher: we save lives, we guide them along their path, we love our students, "it is never going to work if the house is divided" |
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4. Regular Business
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
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Chairperson
Description:
Regular Meeting Minutes: September 11th, 2023
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Consent Agenda
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Chairperson
Description:
Human Resources actions pending approval
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Approval of Accounts Payable / Payroll / Transfers
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Chairperson
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5. Informational Items
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5.A. Business Manager Update
Speaker(s):
Jen Drotts
Discussion:
Information was created after discussion with townships and questions from the community.
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5.C. Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Jen Stefan
Discussion:
Thea Rendon: opportunity to be a consultant with the Minnesota Vikings and the Science Museum, create a field trip that would focus on STEM activities, will be able to bring a class of up to 75 students to US Bank Stadium, bring the 3rd grade class on November 21st
Literecy Team: Megan Lessin, JoLeen Branca, Kiersten Vaneps (Dolensek), Michele Van Baak, Diane Anthony, Jen Stefan, Lisa Box, Sondra Tokarczyk, Kim Dolensek
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5.D. Buildings and Grounds Department / Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Discussion:
Athletics: Part B will go towards new AEDs, last week for regular Fall sports
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5.E. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
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5.F. Boys and Girls Club / Community Education Program Report
Speaker(s):
Kayleen Monacelli
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5.G. Step Coalition Program Report
Speaker(s):
Breanne Kaanta
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5.H. Board Member Committee Reports
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Chairperson
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5.I. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
Discussion:
Election process, spreading information on the Referendum, radio ads (LuAnn Robinson, Taylor O'Shea, and Teona Bebeau), SRO contract has been reinstated with Deer River Police Department
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6. Action Items
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6.A. Approve Graduation Date: June 2nd, 2024
Speaker(s):
Delana Smith
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Recommendation to approve Work Package #1 - General Trades and revised bid tab
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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6.C. Recommendation to approve the Roofing Bid Package at King Elementary
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
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6.D. Approve Resolution of School Board / Governing Board Supporting Form B1 and B2 Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation
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6.E. Approve donation from Essentia Health for Full Service Community Schools Food Access project
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Donation amount: $10,000
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6.F. Approve Resolution Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The members of the ballot board will consist of Itasca County Auditor/Treasurer staff along with Ruth Ann Connolly, John Ferlaak, Karen Ferlaak, Jeffrey Frazier, Amy Savela, Lorry Wass, Doug Braff, Emily Christensen, Todd Christensen, Peg Dillon, Vern Hawkinson, Grace Schuck, Dwight Kessler, Sheila Hunter, and Louise Koglin-Fideldy.
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6.G. Approve Notice of Special Election
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6.H. Approve Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the November 7, 2023 Special Election
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7. Future Meetings
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Chairperson
Description:
Monday, November 13th, 2023
High School Media Center 6:00 pm |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Amanda Reed made the motion to adjourn. All in favor.
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