April 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Guests: Pat Rendle, Kayleen Monacelli and daughters, Amie Hanson, Jen Drotts, Delana Smith, Jen Stefan, Jenny Lind, Caitlin Grossell, Linda Sirvio, Deanna Hron, Crytal Purdie, Sue Lind, Kellie Humble, Susie Loeffler, Addy Carstenson, Stacy Olson
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2. Agenda Approval
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Corrections / Deletions / Additions / Items from Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgement of correspondence. Individuals wishing to address the board may sign in and be seated at the designated table when called upon.
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4. Regular Business
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Chairperson
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4.A. Approval of minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
March 11th, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Human Resources actions pending approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Approval of Accounts Payable/Payroll/Transfers for March 2024
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.A. Elementary Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Jen Stefan
Discussion:
Yearly Bingo for books event, smaller turnout. Testing season, had a successful start with 5th grade science. MCA testing 3rd, 4th and 5th grade for the next few weeks.
LETRS sessions, were virtual in March, the team did a great job of staying engaged. The trainer for Friday was phenomenal. Would like to recognize Linda Sirvio who is at the meeting, for her 50th year of teaching and also recognize Gaye Francisco who is not present at the meeting tonight, both will be retiring this year. |
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5.B. High School Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Delana Smith
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5.C. Buildings and Grounds Department/Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Discussion:
Still short two employees.
Activities - baseball at Mesabi-they have turf. Numbers are up in softball and golf. We need an extra person. Invited to stop into Brent's office and see floor samples for the west gym. Discussion of what to put on the floor for the logo. Possibly send out a survey with a few questions to get some input on whether people would like to change or keep the logo.
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5.D. Boys and Girls Club/Community Education Program Report
Speaker(s):
Kayleen Monacelli
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5.E. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
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5.F. S.T.E.P. Coalition Program Report
Speaker(s):
Breanne Kaanta
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5.G. Board Member or Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.H. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
Discussion:
Pat Rendle- was at the Ehlers school finance training in the cities last Friday April 5th. Decrease 3% in enrollment statewide. Officially, there has been a struggle with Leech Lake Education. We had tribal consultation months ago and have been unable to get a signature, Kyle Fairbanks signed today, Pat will be reaching out to MDE to get help with this issue. Struggle with getting the financing for Boys and Girls Club. Amber Boettcher's EMR class, started as a pilot. Learning to keep good records and make a plan. Will be doing a mock crash and helicopter, getting students involved, May 16th. The scenario will be distracted driving.
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6. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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6.A. Recommend approval for DREA contract July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Retro pay, reasonable to be done by the 15th but for sure the end of the month.
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6.B. Recommend approval of revised budget target for district program and staffing reductions
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Revised budget reduction target of $1.7 million.
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6.C. Approval for special board meeting Monday April 15th 6:00 pm addressing budget and staffing
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Monday May 13th, 2024
6:00 pm Deer River High School Media Center |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Motion to adjourn by Lloyd Kongsjord Second by Pam Thompson
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