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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to order.
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2. Approval of agenda.
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3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.
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4. Consent Agenda:
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4.1. Approval of March 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
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4.2. Approval of hire of Howard Anthony for the Basketball League Supervisor position with a stipend of $20.00/hour effective December 15, 2025 through February 2026.
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4.3. Approval of hire of Pete Pellinen for the Spring Play Director position with a stipend of $3,278 for the 2025-2026 school year.
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4.4. Approval of ECSE - Part C, 0.14 FTE overload for Laura Bakhtiari with a salary of $6,565.35 (prorated overload) effective December 1, 2025 through May 29, 2026.
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4.5. Approval of additional duty and stipend for the following staff for the 2025-2026 school year: Andy Tikkanen (Math League $1,008), Jessica Kortekass (WEB Coordinator $2,018).
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4.6. Approval of hire of Jim Prittinen for the Head Girls Tennis Coach position with a stipend of $6,052 for the 2026-2027 school year.
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4.7. Approval of hire of Daniel Spaeth for the Industrial Technology Teacher position with a salary of $50,163 (BA Step B) effective August 24, 2026.
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4.8. Approval of hire of Bryce Negen for the DAPE Teacher position (pending licensure from MDE and completion of the DAPE endorsement within three years of employment) with a salary of $47,598 (Step A BA) effective August 24, 2026.
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4.9. Approval of extended unpaid leave of absence for Alice Pelton, RRHS Counseling Secretary - originally approved through April 8, 2026. Now extended through May 14, 2026.
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4.10. Approval of volunteer coaches for the 2025-2026 school year: Josh Nevala (Baseball), James Bonicatto (Baseball), Mary Beth McReynold-Pellinen (Assistant Play Director).
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4.11. Acceptance of resignation of Cullen Warren from the AM Door/Lunch Duty effective March 10, 2026.
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4.12. Acceptance of resignation of Spencer Aune from the Head Boys Basketball Coach position effective March 23, 2026.
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4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Paul Gregersen from the Spring Play Director position effective March 24, 2026.
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4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Sara Szweduik from the Paraprofessional position effective May 1, 2026.
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4.15. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Brian Roggenbuck from the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position effective May 28, 2026.
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4.16. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Jacquelyn LeBeque from the Elementary Teacher position effective June 1, 2026.
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4.17. Approval of Separation Agreement between Rock Ridge Public School, Education Minnesota Rock Ridge, Local #7394, and Angela Kemp.
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4.18. Approval of Spring 2025-2026 Athletic Overnight/Out-of-State Trips.
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4.19. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of 200 decks of cards from Black Bear Casino to Laurentian Elementary for "Title Family Night".
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5. Paraprofessional/Aides Hire Recommendations:
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5.1. Approval of transfer of Karilynn Niska from Custodian/Driver to the Paraprofessional/Driver position at a rate of $23.96/hour effective April 8, 2026.
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6. Reports:
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6.1. Discussion on paraprofessional hiring.
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6.2. Rock Ridge High School Principal's Report.
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6.3. Superintendent.
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6.4. Treasurer's Report.
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6.5. Discussion on four or five-day school week for 2026-2027.
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7. Administration Items:
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7.1. Consider approval of Professional Services Contract between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Range Mental Health Center for mental health and related services effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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8. Meeting Announcements:
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8.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia, MN.
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9. Adjournment.
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. Call to order.
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2. Approval of agenda.
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3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.
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4. Consent Agenda:
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4.1. Approval of March 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
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Attachments:
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4.2. Approval of hire of Howard Anthony for the Basketball League Supervisor position with a stipend of $20.00/hour effective December 15, 2025 through February 2026.
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4.3. Approval of hire of Pete Pellinen for the Spring Play Director position with a stipend of $3,278 for the 2025-2026 school year.
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4.4. Approval of ECSE - Part C, 0.14 FTE overload for Laura Bakhtiari with a salary of $6,565.35 (prorated overload) effective December 1, 2025 through May 29, 2026.
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4.5. Approval of additional duty and stipend for the following staff for the 2025-2026 school year: Andy Tikkanen (Math League $1,008), Jessica Kortekass (WEB Coordinator $2,018).
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4.6. Approval of hire of Jim Prittinen for the Head Girls Tennis Coach position with a stipend of $6,052 for the 2026-2027 school year.
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4.7. Approval of hire of Daniel Spaeth for the Industrial Technology Teacher position with a salary of $50,163 (BA Step B) effective August 24, 2026.
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Attachments:
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4.8. Approval of hire of Bryce Negen for the DAPE Teacher position (pending licensure from MDE and completion of the DAPE endorsement within three years of employment) with a salary of $47,598 (Step A BA) effective August 24, 2026.
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Attachments:
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4.9. Approval of extended unpaid leave of absence for Alice Pelton, RRHS Counseling Secretary - originally approved through April 8, 2026. Now extended through May 14, 2026.
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4.10. Approval of volunteer coaches for the 2025-2026 school year: Josh Nevala (Baseball), James Bonicatto (Baseball), Mary Beth McReynold-Pellinen (Assistant Play Director).
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4.11. Acceptance of resignation of Cullen Warren from the AM Door/Lunch Duty effective March 10, 2026.
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4.12. Acceptance of resignation of Spencer Aune from the Head Boys Basketball Coach position effective March 23, 2026.
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4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Paul Gregersen from the Spring Play Director position effective March 24, 2026.
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4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Sara Szweduik from the Paraprofessional position effective May 1, 2026.
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4.15. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Brian Roggenbuck from the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position effective May 28, 2026.
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4.16. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Jacquelyn LeBeque from the Elementary Teacher position effective June 1, 2026.
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4.17. Approval of Separation Agreement between Rock Ridge Public School, Education Minnesota Rock Ridge, Local #7394, and Angela Kemp.
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4.18. Approval of Spring 2025-2026 Athletic Overnight/Out-of-State Trips.
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Attachments:
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4.19. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of 200 decks of cards from Black Bear Casino to Laurentian Elementary for "Title Family Night".
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5. Paraprofessional/Aides Hire Recommendations:
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5.1. Approval of transfer of Karilynn Niska from Custodian/Driver to the Paraprofessional/Driver position at a rate of $23.96/hour effective April 8, 2026.
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6. Reports:
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6.1. Discussion on paraprofessional hiring.
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6.2. Rock Ridge High School Principal's Report.
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6.3. Superintendent.
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6.4. Treasurer's Report.
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Attachments:
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6.5. Discussion on four or five-day school week for 2026-2027.
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7. Administration Items:
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7.1. Consider approval of Professional Services Contract between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Range Mental Health Center for mental health and related services effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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Attachments:
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8. Meeting Announcements:
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8.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia, MN.
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9. Adjournment.
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