Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of agenda.
3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.
4. Consent Agenda:
4.1. Approval of September 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
4.2. Approval of hire of Kadie Peterson for the Paraprofessional (PES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 28, 2026. 
4.3. Approval of hire of Mandy Johnson for the On Call Event Support Specialist position at a rate of $25/hour effective September 26, 2026. 
4.4. Approval of hire of Lola Tourigny for the Paraprofessional (RRHS) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective October 1, 2026. 
4.5. Approval of hire of Muriel Deegan for the High School Indigenous Education Coordinator and 0.5 FTE Ojibwe Teacher positions with a salary of $44,528.40 (Step 3 BA) prorated effective October 5, 2026. 
4.6. Approval of transfer of Marissa Mast from Student Support to Paraprofessional (NSE) effective October 1, 2026. 
4.7. Approval of transfer of Paraprofessional Samantha McIntrye from 29 hours/week to 27.5 hours/week effective October 5, 2026.
4.8. Correction of transfer start date of Paraprofessional Allison Polacec from August 17, 2026 to September 16, 2026. 
4.9. Approval of additional duties for the following staff for the 2026-2027 school year: (Leader In Me Site Coordinator, $1,000) Anita Tyminski; (Community Education Elementary Cross Country Coordinator, $1,500) Troy Caddy; (Youth In Action Coordinator, $1,500) Jill Oja.
4.10. Approval of overages for the following staff for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year: (ALP 0.1 FTE, $9,132.40) Paul Brainard; (Wolverines Online 0.1 FTE, $9,132.40 each) Tony Norland, Mike Kowalski, Sheila Takanen, Betty Parker, Liam Conger; (Wolverines Online 0.1 FTE, $8,726.80) Troy Caddy, Terri Kowalski, Stephanie Lutzka.
4.11. Approval of voluntary coaches for the 2026-2027 school year: Jeffrey Evenson (Archery), Amy Kvaternik (Volleyball).
4.12. Acceptance of resignation of Joe Golden from the Indigenous Education High School Advisor position effective October 13, 2026. 
4.13. Termination of employment of Teresa Knaffla from the Wolverine Care position effective October 5, 2026.
4.14. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Allison Kreibich in the amount of $4,500 for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Varsity Baseball scoreboard.
4.15. Acceptance and appreciation of a grant in the amount of $13,871.41 from the Rock Ridge Wolverine Fund of Virginia Community Foundation in support of co-curricular activities of ISD 2909 by MSHSL.
4.16. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of snacks from Gethsame Lutheran Church for the students of Parkview Elementary.
5. Reports:
5.1. Dream Catcher Project.
5.2. Rock Ridge High School Principal's Report.
5.3. Superintendent.
5.4. Treasurer's Report.
6. Policies - First Reading:
6.1. 506 Student Discipline (Annual Review).
6.2. 722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests (Annual Review).
6.3. 806 Crisis Management Policy (Annual Review).
6.4. 625 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (New Policy).
6.5. 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies.
6.6. 402 Disability Nondiscrimination Policy.
6.7. 410 Family and Medical Leave Policy.
6.8. 423 Employee-Student Relationships.
6.9. 503 Student Attendance.
6.10. 507.5 School Resource Officers.
6.11. 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students.
6.12. 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records.
6.13. 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination.
6.14. 524 Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
6.15. 530 Immunization Requirements.
6.16. 613 Graduation Requirements.
6.17. 615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions For IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students.
6.18. 621 Literacy and the READ Act.
6.19. 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget.
6.20. 709 Student Transportation Safety Policy.
6.21. 721 Procurement Policy.
7. Administration Items:
7.1. Consider the Proxy Statement from the Minnesota School Boards Association Insurance Trust.
7.2. Consider approval of Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County, City of Eveleth and ISD 2909.
7.3. Consider approval of Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to MSHSL Foundation.
8. Update on elementary teacher staffing.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Bldg, 1405 Wolverine Way, Virginia.
10. Adjournment.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order.
Subject:
2. Approval of agenda.
Subject:
3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.
Subject:
4. Consent Agenda:
Subject:
4.1. Approval of September 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.2. Approval of hire of Kadie Peterson for the Paraprofessional (PES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 28, 2026. 
Subject:
4.3. Approval of hire of Mandy Johnson for the On Call Event Support Specialist position at a rate of $25/hour effective September 26, 2026. 
Subject:
4.4. Approval of hire of Lola Tourigny for the Paraprofessional (RRHS) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective October 1, 2026. 
Subject:
4.5. Approval of hire of Muriel Deegan for the High School Indigenous Education Coordinator and 0.5 FTE Ojibwe Teacher positions with a salary of $44,528.40 (Step 3 BA) prorated effective October 5, 2026. 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.6. Approval of transfer of Marissa Mast from Student Support to Paraprofessional (NSE) effective October 1, 2026. 
Subject:
4.7. Approval of transfer of Paraprofessional Samantha McIntrye from 29 hours/week to 27.5 hours/week effective October 5, 2026.
Subject:
4.8. Correction of transfer start date of Paraprofessional Allison Polacec from August 17, 2026 to September 16, 2026. 
Subject:
4.9. Approval of additional duties for the following staff for the 2026-2027 school year: (Leader In Me Site Coordinator, $1,000) Anita Tyminski; (Community Education Elementary Cross Country Coordinator, $1,500) Troy Caddy; (Youth In Action Coordinator, $1,500) Jill Oja.
Subject:
4.10. Approval of overages for the following staff for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year: (ALP 0.1 FTE, $9,132.40) Paul Brainard; (Wolverines Online 0.1 FTE, $9,132.40 each) Tony Norland, Mike Kowalski, Sheila Takanen, Betty Parker, Liam Conger; (Wolverines Online 0.1 FTE, $8,726.80) Troy Caddy, Terri Kowalski, Stephanie Lutzka.
Subject:
4.11. Approval of voluntary coaches for the 2026-2027 school year: Jeffrey Evenson (Archery), Amy Kvaternik (Volleyball).
Subject:
4.12. Acceptance of resignation of Joe Golden from the Indigenous Education High School Advisor position effective October 13, 2026. 
Subject:
4.13. Termination of employment of Teresa Knaffla from the Wolverine Care position effective October 5, 2026.
Subject:
4.14. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Allison Kreibich in the amount of $4,500 for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Varsity Baseball scoreboard.
Subject:
4.15. Acceptance and appreciation of a grant in the amount of $13,871.41 from the Rock Ridge Wolverine Fund of Virginia Community Foundation in support of co-curricular activities of ISD 2909 by MSHSL.
Subject:
4.16. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of snacks from Gethsame Lutheran Church for the students of Parkview Elementary.
Subject:
5. Reports:
Subject:
5.1. Dream Catcher Project.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.2. Rock Ridge High School Principal's Report.
Subject:
5.3. Superintendent.
Subject:
5.4. Treasurer's Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Policies - First Reading:
Subject:
6.1. 506 Student Discipline (Annual Review).
Attachments:
Subject:
6.2. 722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests (Annual Review).
Attachments:
Subject:
6.3. 806 Crisis Management Policy (Annual Review).
Attachments:
Subject:
6.4. 625 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (New Policy).
Attachments:
Subject:
6.5. 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.6. 402 Disability Nondiscrimination Policy.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.7. 410 Family and Medical Leave Policy.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.8. 423 Employee-Student Relationships.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.9. 503 Student Attendance.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.10. 507.5 School Resource Officers.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.11. 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.12. 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.13. 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.14. 524 Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.15. 530 Immunization Requirements.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.16. 613 Graduation Requirements.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.17. 615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions For IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.18. 621 Literacy and the READ Act.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.19. 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.20. 709 Student Transportation Safety Policy.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.21. 721 Procurement Policy.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Administration Items:
Subject:
7.1. Consider the Proxy Statement from the Minnesota School Boards Association Insurance Trust.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2. Consider approval of Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County, City of Eveleth and ISD 2909.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. Consider approval of Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to MSHSL Foundation.
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Update on elementary teacher staffing.
Subject:
9. Meeting Announcements:
Subject:
9.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Bldg, 1405 Wolverine Way, Virginia.
Subject:
10. Adjournment.

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