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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
 
1.1.a. Opening Statement by Board Chair (or designee) regarding general process for this remote School Board Meeting during COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.
1.2. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson
1.3. Administration: Kevin Ricke, Shena Brandt and Stacey Warne
2. Visitor Comments
2.1. Listening Session

Description
All speakers are asked to complete the listening session Sign-in Card including as much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one is available. Another remote option is to Sign-in in the Zoom Chat with your name and what you will be speaking on to the Board. The Sign-in Cards are at the table by the entrance door, and anyone who has not called in, in advance, may complete them now. Please include all requested information on the Sign-in Card so administration can provide follow-up as needed.    


This is an opportunity for the Board to listen, the Board will not engage in dialogue. as a general rule, the board will not comment on or respond to any comments made by speakers. Please do not include names of Badger Community School employees or representatives, their title, or location in your remarks for your own legal protection and the legal rights of staff.

Each speaker will have three (3) minutes to speak; speakers may not roll their time to another speaker. Speakers will be timed and are asked to complete their comments in this time frame. Board members may ask questions if needed.  Please begin your presentation by stating your name and topic only.



In the spirit of fairness to all participants, we request that you respect the format above. Thank you for taking the time tonight to attend this meeting and share your concerns and suggestions.


 
3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators
4. Approval of Agenda
4.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting Monday, May 10, 2021, as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
5. Minutes
5.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, April 12, 2021 as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

 
5.2. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting with Closed Session held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________  to approve the payment of bills check #61041 through check #61117 for a total of $77,420.36 as listed, Purchasing Card electronic payments dated May 3, 2021 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted.  Seconded by ____________________  .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
7. Communications
7.1. Buildings and Grounds
7.2. Superintendent
7.2.a. Recommendation by Administration that the following be Inside Venue events: Baccalaureate, Kindergarten Graduation and Class of 2021 Senior Graduation Ceremony to be held in the Badger School Gymnasium in accordance with the Safe Learning Plan. Agenda item #9.7
7.2.b. MSBA Policy and Engagement Phase IV two-part virtual workshop training completed by Director Jodie Davy, Clerk Cari Dostal (second time as a refresher), Director Brent Olson, and Kevin Ricke 6-9pm April 21 (or 9am-Noon April 22) and 6-9pm April 28.  Treasurer Carol Rhen has also previously completed Phase IV training.

7.2.c. Recap of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session 1 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021. A Zoom link will be provided by MSBA.
 

7.2.d. National Teacher Appreciation Week was May 3-7

Description:
With less than a month to go Badger is one of only 24 schools/charter schools/academies (actually one of only 19 K-12 public schools) statewide that have had successful COVID mitigation strategies to be able to remain open for in-person learning since the start of the school year based on data reported by 537 schools/charter schools/academies on the Minnesota Department of Education Safe Learning Model Dashboard. 24 out of 537 is top 5% statewide! We are very proud of our Badger Teachers!

 

7.2.e. Recommend that the transition phase to the recently issued School Board Member email addresses using first name initial and last name followed by @badger.k12.mn.us be completed by the Monday, June 14 Regular School Board Meeting.  Agenda item #9.1

7.2.f. Credit Recovery needs subject to change once Second Semester grades are posted to Course History

Description

Please see attached

7.2.g. Miscellaneous Talking Points

Hourly rate for the pre-practice Badger Athletic Shuttle bus has been adjusted for when it needs to go to Karlstad for Track & Field practices.  ISD 2683 is reviewing their post-practice GMR Athletic Shuttle compensation and will make adjustments as necessary.

Personnel Items: Paraprofessional Resignation ~ Agenda Item 9.2; School Social Worker Position ~ Agenda Item 9.3; Intent to Commence Negotiating Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator ~ Agenda Item 9.4; No applicants thus far Sp Ed teaching vacancy at this time.
 
7.2.h. ESSER II (round 2) Update: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief allocation for Badger School is approximately $82,821. The application and budget submittal is being reviewed by Minnesota Department of Education.  The ESSER II allocation will be promptly withdrawn to cover eligible expenditures now during the current SY2020-2021 (FY 21) once MDE approves the submittals and releases funds.
7.2.i. ESSER III (round 3) allocation for Badger School is projected to be approximately $186,004.33.  Applications may be available as soon as the end of May. The ESSER III application materials should be available in the next few weeks.  Application deadline TBD.
 
7.2.j. Badger School District Budget to Actual Expenditure Report

As requested by Board in previous fiscal years; this document will be provided on a monthly basis.

Description:
Budget consists of 4 fund balances:
01 General Fund
02 Food Service
04 Community Services
08 Scholarships

* see attached
7.3. Dean of Students
7.3.a. Student Enrollment
7.3.b. Important Dates
7.3.c. Teacher Master and Course SY2021-2022 Schedule for Grades 7-12
7.4. Business Manager
8. Reports

8.1. Accept Donations: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the following donations as listed in the description below. Seconded by __________________,

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

Description:

  • Gary and Jeanette Olson made a donation of $750 to the Class of 2022 for Prom
  • Border Bank Donation of $750 to Badger First Robotics
  • Northwest MN Manufacturing Association made a donation of $500 to Badger First Robotics
  • Mark Rhen donated $300 to the Music Club through the Benevity-Polaris Gives program on behalf of Carol and Mitch Rhen and Chris Rhen
  • Mark Rhen donated $200 to the Music Club through the Benevity-Polaris Gives program on behalf of Clayton "Punky" Olson Class of 1958
  • Mark Rhen donated $200 to the Music Club through the Benevity-Polaris Gives program on behalf of Carletta Rhen Mlodzik
  • Polaris matched the above donations and donated a total of $645.20 ($700 match - $54.80 Benevity Fees = $645.20) to the Music Club



BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

8.2. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the cash report through April 30, 2021 subject to audit.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
8.3. Schedule upcoming policy work: Review those policies for which annual review is required contingent upon any legislative changes that may impact the student handbooks

Description:
410 Family and Medical Leave Act;
413 Harassment and Violence;
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse;
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults;
506 Student Discipline;
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy;
522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination;
524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy;
616 School District System Accountability;
806 Crisis Management Policy.

 
9. Proposed Resolutions
9.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve public announcement of new School Board Member email addresses beginning June 14, 2021 as presented.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Listed in alphabetical order:
Jodie Davy = jdavy@badger.k12.mn.us
Cari Dostal = cdostal@badger.k12.mn.us
Jamie Isane = jisane@badger.k12.mn.us
Brent Olson = bolson@badger.k12.mn.us
Carol Rhen = crhen@badger.k12.mn.us
Jeramy Swenson = jswenson@badger.k12.mn.us
9.2. Accept Paraprofessional Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept resignation from Sandra Haman-Thompson, Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.


Description:
Sincere thank you for 4 academic years of service and best wishes with future career endeavors.

9.3. Pursue School Social Worker BEA Unit clarification with BMS: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve authorizing the Superintendent to proceed on behalf of the employer Badger ISD 676 to work with Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers to jointly petition the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS) for a unit definition clarification to include the School Social Worker position within the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.




Description:

School Social Workers are required to have a teacher license issued through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to work with general education students and special education students in the State of Minnesota.

The School Social Worker position has historically not been part of the BEA bargaining unit. Upon review with legal counsel, the position should be considered part of the bargaining unit moving forward.

Employer Badger ISD 676 and the BEA traditionally work together for Interest-Based Collective Bargaining facilitated through the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS).

The Greenbush-Middle River (GMR) ISD 2683 discontinued services from Badger ISD 676 for 2/5 or 0.4 FTE (full-time equivalent) of a School Social Worker position for SY2021-22.

ISD 676 may reserve a portion of the anticipated ESSER III allocation to fund a full-time School Social Worker five days per school week here at Badger School in lieu of budget cutting 2/5 or 0.4 FTE previously contracted/subcontracted by GMR ISD 2683
 
9.4. Intent to Commence Negotiating Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator 2021-2023 Contract: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to authorize District administration to commence the process of negotiating terms and conditions of employment for the 2021-2023 combined roles Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator contract to be presented to the School Board and to take all other steps necessary to clarify that the District prefers, but will not require, a license for these positions because they involve non-instructional/non-licensed assignments for which the State does not require licensure.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.



Description: 


At Badger ISD 676 the Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator position(s) are not included in the Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers Collective Bargaining Unit/Agreement.

The State of Minnesota does not require a license for positions such as athletic/activity directors, deans of students, curriculum directors, etc. This is why the Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator position has not been included as part of the BEA bargaining unit. 

Job description(s) and the 2021-2023 contract language for the Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator will state that these roles are non-instructional/non-licensed assignments not requiring a Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) issued teacher licensure.  Administrative licensure and/or teacher license may be preferred but not required.

9.5. Group Health Insurance Decision: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept to remain with the three existing plan options provided through Northwest Service Cooperative and BlueCross BlueShield.  Two plans have a 3.9% premium increase and the third plan has a 5.9% premium increase with an enrollment freeze beginning July 1, 2021. Seconded by __________________,

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

The Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers voted to support staying with current plans and premium rate changes contingent upon the AWARE plan enrollment freeze.

5.9% Premium increase to AWARE (formerly known as First Dollar Plan) with an
         enrollment freeze to this AWARE option.
3.9% Premium increase to Western (formerly known as Blue Connect) option.
3.9% Premium increase to Health Savings Account option.
Coverage is effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 unless significant
         provider changes
 
9.6. Meet to Consider Developing an Offer to Buy: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to schedule a Closed Badger School Board Meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b) to develop an offer for buying the Badger Area Arena building and accompanying real estate property.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.


Description:

Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) Purchase or Sale of Property

The school board may close a meeting to determine the asking or offering price, or to develop or consider offers for buying or selling property.  The specific property must be identified before closing and on the recording. A list of persons at the meeting must be made available to the public after the meeting. This closed meeting must be electronically recorded and the recording made available after the property is purchased or sold. The recording must be preserved for 8 years after the meeting date.
 
9.7. Approve Inside Venue Graduation: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve Graduation Commencement Ceremony to remain as scheduled for 2:00pm Sunday, May 23, 2021 to be held in the Gymnasium following the Safe Learning Plan guidelines for spectator capacity limits and social-distancing guidelines.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
9.8. Candidates for Graduation: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve to candidates for graduation.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Diploma signatures May 21, 2021: The Board Clerk, the Board Chair and Principal/Superintendent upon verification of 30 completed credits (including all required courses).

 
10. Adjourn: Recommended motion: ____________________ moved to adjourn at _________ PM. Motion seconded by ____________________.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 10, 2021 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting (with Open Listening Session regarding Grad Ceremony Planning Update at 7pm)
Subject:
1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.
Subject:
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
 
Subject:
1.1.a. Opening Statement by Board Chair (or designee) regarding general process for this remote School Board Meeting during COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.
Attachments:
Subject:
1.2. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson
Subject:
1.3. Administration: Kevin Ricke, Shena Brandt and Stacey Warne
Subject:
2. Visitor Comments
Subject:
2.1. Listening Session

Description
All speakers are asked to complete the listening session Sign-in Card including as much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one is available. Another remote option is to Sign-in in the Zoom Chat with your name and what you will be speaking on to the Board. The Sign-in Cards are at the table by the entrance door, and anyone who has not called in, in advance, may complete them now. Please include all requested information on the Sign-in Card so administration can provide follow-up as needed.    


This is an opportunity for the Board to listen, the Board will not engage in dialogue. as a general rule, the board will not comment on or respond to any comments made by speakers. Please do not include names of Badger Community School employees or representatives, their title, or location in your remarks for your own legal protection and the legal rights of staff.

Each speaker will have three (3) minutes to speak; speakers may not roll their time to another speaker. Speakers will be timed and are asked to complete their comments in this time frame. Board members may ask questions if needed.  Please begin your presentation by stating your name and topic only.



In the spirit of fairness to all participants, we request that you respect the format above. Thank you for taking the time tonight to attend this meeting and share your concerns and suggestions.


 
Subject:
3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators
Subject:
4. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
4.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting Monday, May 10, 2021, as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
5. Minutes
Subject:
5.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, April 12, 2021 as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

 
Attachments:
Subject:
5.2. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting with Closed Session held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 as presented/amended.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Consent Agenda
Subject:
6.1. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________  to approve the payment of bills check #61041 through check #61117 for a total of $77,420.36 as listed, Purchasing Card electronic payments dated May 3, 2021 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted.  Seconded by ____________________  .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Communications
Subject:
7.1. Buildings and Grounds
Subject:
7.2. Superintendent
Subject:
7.2.a. Recommendation by Administration that the following be Inside Venue events: Baccalaureate, Kindergarten Graduation and Class of 2021 Senior Graduation Ceremony to be held in the Badger School Gymnasium in accordance with the Safe Learning Plan. Agenda item #9.7
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2.b. MSBA Policy and Engagement Phase IV two-part virtual workshop training completed by Director Jodie Davy, Clerk Cari Dostal (second time as a refresher), Director Brent Olson, and Kevin Ricke 6-9pm April 21 (or 9am-Noon April 22) and 6-9pm April 28.  Treasurer Carol Rhen has also previously completed Phase IV training.
Subject:

7.2.c. Recap of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session 1 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021. A Zoom link will be provided by MSBA.
 

Subject:
7.2.d. National Teacher Appreciation Week was May 3-7

Description:
With less than a month to go Badger is one of only 24 schools/charter schools/academies (actually one of only 19 K-12 public schools) statewide that have had successful COVID mitigation strategies to be able to remain open for in-person learning since the start of the school year based on data reported by 537 schools/charter schools/academies on the Minnesota Department of Education Safe Learning Model Dashboard. 24 out of 537 is top 5% statewide! We are very proud of our Badger Teachers!

 
Subject:

7.2.e. Recommend that the transition phase to the recently issued School Board Member email addresses using first name initial and last name followed by @badger.k12.mn.us be completed by the Monday, June 14 Regular School Board Meeting.  Agenda item #9.1

Subject:

7.2.f. Credit Recovery needs subject to change once Second Semester grades are posted to Course History

Description

Please see attached

Attachments:
Subject:
7.2.g. Miscellaneous Talking Points

Hourly rate for the pre-practice Badger Athletic Shuttle bus has been adjusted for when it needs to go to Karlstad for Track & Field practices.  ISD 2683 is reviewing their post-practice GMR Athletic Shuttle compensation and will make adjustments as necessary.

Personnel Items: Paraprofessional Resignation ~ Agenda Item 9.2; School Social Worker Position ~ Agenda Item 9.3; Intent to Commence Negotiating Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator ~ Agenda Item 9.4; No applicants thus far Sp Ed teaching vacancy at this time.
 
Subject:
7.2.h. ESSER II (round 2) Update: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief allocation for Badger School is approximately $82,821. The application and budget submittal is being reviewed by Minnesota Department of Education.  The ESSER II allocation will be promptly withdrawn to cover eligible expenditures now during the current SY2020-2021 (FY 21) once MDE approves the submittals and releases funds.
Subject:
7.2.i. ESSER III (round 3) allocation for Badger School is projected to be approximately $186,004.33.  Applications may be available as soon as the end of May. The ESSER III application materials should be available in the next few weeks.  Application deadline TBD.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2.j. Badger School District Budget to Actual Expenditure Report

As requested by Board in previous fiscal years; this document will be provided on a monthly basis.

Description:
Budget consists of 4 fund balances:
01 General Fund
02 Food Service
04 Community Services
08 Scholarships

* see attached
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. Dean of Students
Subject:
7.3.a. Student Enrollment
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.b. Important Dates
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.c. Teacher Master and Course SY2021-2022 Schedule for Grades 7-12
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4. Business Manager
Subject:
8. Reports
Subject:

8.1. Accept Donations: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the following donations as listed in the description below. Seconded by __________________,

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

Description:

  • Gary and Jeanette Olson made a donation of $750 to the Class of 2022 for Prom
  • Border Bank Donation of $750 to Badger First Robotics
  • Northwest MN Manufacturing Association made a donation of $500 to Badger First Robotics
  • Mark Rhen donated $300 to the Music Club through the Benevity-Polaris Gives program on behalf of Carol and Mitch Rhen and Chris Rhen
  • Mark Rhen donated $200 to the Music Club through the Benevity-Polaris Gives program on behalf of Clayton "Punky" Olson Class of 1958
  • Mark Rhen donated $200 to the Music Club through the Benevity-Polaris Gives program on behalf of Carletta Rhen Mlodzik
  • Polaris matched the above donations and donated a total of $645.20 ($700 match - $54.80 Benevity Fees = $645.20) to the Music Club



BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Subject:
8.2. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the cash report through April 30, 2021 subject to audit.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.3. Schedule upcoming policy work: Review those policies for which annual review is required contingent upon any legislative changes that may impact the student handbooks

Description:
410 Family and Medical Leave Act;
413 Harassment and Violence;
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse;
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults;
506 Student Discipline;
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy;
522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination;
524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy;
616 School District System Accountability;
806 Crisis Management Policy.

 
Subject:
9. Proposed Resolutions
Subject:
9.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve public announcement of new School Board Member email addresses beginning June 14, 2021 as presented.  Seconded by ____________________ .

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Listed in alphabetical order:
Jodie Davy = jdavy@badger.k12.mn.us
Cari Dostal = cdostal@badger.k12.mn.us
Jamie Isane = jisane@badger.k12.mn.us
Brent Olson = bolson@badger.k12.mn.us
Carol Rhen = crhen@badger.k12.mn.us
Jeramy Swenson = jswenson@badger.k12.mn.us
Subject:
9.2. Accept Paraprofessional Resignation: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept resignation from Sandra Haman-Thompson, Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.


Description:
Sincere thank you for 4 academic years of service and best wishes with future career endeavors.

Attachments:
Subject:
9.3. Pursue School Social Worker BEA Unit clarification with BMS: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve authorizing the Superintendent to proceed on behalf of the employer Badger ISD 676 to work with Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers to jointly petition the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS) for a unit definition clarification to include the School Social Worker position within the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.




Description:

School Social Workers are required to have a teacher license issued through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to work with general education students and special education students in the State of Minnesota.

The School Social Worker position has historically not been part of the BEA bargaining unit. Upon review with legal counsel, the position should be considered part of the bargaining unit moving forward.

Employer Badger ISD 676 and the BEA traditionally work together for Interest-Based Collective Bargaining facilitated through the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS).

The Greenbush-Middle River (GMR) ISD 2683 discontinued services from Badger ISD 676 for 2/5 or 0.4 FTE (full-time equivalent) of a School Social Worker position for SY2021-22.

ISD 676 may reserve a portion of the anticipated ESSER III allocation to fund a full-time School Social Worker five days per school week here at Badger School in lieu of budget cutting 2/5 or 0.4 FTE previously contracted/subcontracted by GMR ISD 2683
 
Subject:
9.4. Intent to Commence Negotiating Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator 2021-2023 Contract: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to authorize District administration to commence the process of negotiating terms and conditions of employment for the 2021-2023 combined roles Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator contract to be presented to the School Board and to take all other steps necessary to clarify that the District prefers, but will not require, a license for these positions because they involve non-instructional/non-licensed assignments for which the State does not require licensure.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.



Description: 


At Badger ISD 676 the Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator position(s) are not included in the Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers Collective Bargaining Unit/Agreement.

The State of Minnesota does not require a license for positions such as athletic/activity directors, deans of students, curriculum directors, etc. This is why the Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator position has not been included as part of the BEA bargaining unit. 

Job description(s) and the 2021-2023 contract language for the Dean of Students/Assistant Activities Director/District Assessment Coordinator will state that these roles are non-instructional/non-licensed assignments not requiring a Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) issued teacher licensure.  Administrative licensure and/or teacher license may be preferred but not required.

Subject:
9.5. Group Health Insurance Decision: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept to remain with the three existing plan options provided through Northwest Service Cooperative and BlueCross BlueShield.  Two plans have a 3.9% premium increase and the third plan has a 5.9% premium increase with an enrollment freeze beginning July 1, 2021. Seconded by __________________,

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

The Badger Education Association (BEA) of Teachers voted to support staying with current plans and premium rate changes contingent upon the AWARE plan enrollment freeze.

5.9% Premium increase to AWARE (formerly known as First Dollar Plan) with an
         enrollment freeze to this AWARE option.
3.9% Premium increase to Western (formerly known as Blue Connect) option.
3.9% Premium increase to Health Savings Account option.
Coverage is effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 unless significant
         provider changes
 
Subject:
9.6. Meet to Consider Developing an Offer to Buy: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to schedule a Closed Badger School Board Meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b) to develop an offer for buying the Badger Area Arena building and accompanying real estate property.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.


Description:

Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) Purchase or Sale of Property

The school board may close a meeting to determine the asking or offering price, or to develop or consider offers for buying or selling property.  The specific property must be identified before closing and on the recording. A list of persons at the meeting must be made available to the public after the meeting. This closed meeting must be electronically recorded and the recording made available after the property is purchased or sold. The recording must be preserved for 8 years after the meeting date.
 
Subject:
9.7. Approve Inside Venue Graduation: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve Graduation Commencement Ceremony to remain as scheduled for 2:00pm Sunday, May 23, 2021 to be held in the Gymnasium following the Safe Learning Plan guidelines for spectator capacity limits and social-distancing guidelines.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
9.8. Candidates for Graduation: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve to candidates for graduation.  Seconded by ____________________. 

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Diploma signatures May 21, 2021: The Board Clerk, the Board Chair and Principal/Superintendent upon verification of 30 completed credits (including all required courses).

 
Subject:
10. Adjourn: Recommended motion: ____________________ moved to adjourn at _________ PM. Motion seconded by ____________________.

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

BE IT RESOLVED the motion caries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

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