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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
 
1.2. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson
1.3. Administration: Kevin Ricke and Stacey Warne
2. Organization (Reorganization) of School Board

2.1. Organization of School Board

Description:

Minnesota Statute requires the School Board to elect its officers for the new calendar year at its first regular meeting in January. 

After the roll call is taken, an "Acting Chair" (as selected by the Board - typically the previous Chair if "still" on the Board) will request nominations for each officer position of the Board.  Parliamentary procedure does not require a nomination to be seconded. 

Nominations are solicited by asking (three times) for nominations from the floor for each officer position of the Board. 

After all nominations are heard, the acting-Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for each officer position of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  After the Chair election, the newly elected Chair of the Board shall preside over the nominations and election of the other school board officers. 

2.2. Review of School Board Member 4-Year Term Cycles:

January 2021 through December 2024: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal and Brent Olson

January 2019 through December 2022: Jamie Isane, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

Three (3) School Board seats are up for election in November 2022

2.3. Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Chair for 2022.

2.4. Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________


Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Vice-Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Vice Chair for 2022.

2.5. Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________


Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Clerk of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Clerk for 2022.

2.6. Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________


Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Treasurer of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.          


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Treasurer for 2022.

2.7. Designate Official School Newspaper: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve The Tribune published by Page 1 Publications, Inc. of Greenbush, MN as the designated official school newspaper.

Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
2.8. Designate Official School Depositories: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve Border Bank, Citizens State Bank and Minnesota School Districts Liquid Asset Fund as the designated official school depositories.

Vote:


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

2.9. Set Official School District Mileage Rate to be same as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and modify as IRS modifies with coinciding dates:  A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the current IRS rate of $0.585 or 58 1/2 cents per mile as of January 1, 2022 and to modify as IRS modifies with coinciding dates.

Vote:


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

Description:

New rate is up 1.5 cents per mile compared to the previous 2021 mileage rate of $0.56 or 56 cent per mile

2.10. Set Official School Board Monthly Meeting Date and Time: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to be the official School Board regular monthly meeting date and time, unless otherwise noted.

Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
2.11. To set School Board Director Compensation same as last year: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve $95 per meeting for the Board Chair and $85 per meeting for all other School Board Members as well as approving $190 for the Board Chair and $170 for all other School Board members for meetings lasting in duration over 4 hours as the official School Board Meeting per diem.

Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
2.12. Designate Business Manager Accountant the authority to make electronic fund transfers as needed: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the authorization for Shena Brandt, Business Manager Accountant, to make electronic fund transfers as needed.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
2.13. Designate Legal Counsel : A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to designate both Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. or Pemberton Law as School District Legal Counsel. Such designation shall allow the Superintendent and the School Board Chair to engage with either law firm on immediate need, with compensation on a fee for service basis only.  

Vote:


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

Description:

Attorney John Edison with Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger (RASW Law) has provided legal services for Badger School in previous years.

Either Attorney Josh Heggem or Kristi Hastings of Pemberton Law out of the Fergus Falls office have good references.
 
3. Visitor Comments
3.1. 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. The Sign-in Cards are at the table by the entrance door, and anyone who has not called in or emailed the Superintendent, 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 five (5) 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.
4. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators
5. Approval of Agenda

5.1. A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, January 10, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended.

Vote:

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

6. Minutes

6.1. A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, December 13, 2021 as presented/amended.

Vote:

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

6.2. A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session held on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Rotation of 2022 Board Bill (auditing committee) Assignment Schedule

Description:

A Board Member will be partnered with another Board Member throughout the 2022 calendar year to review bills prior to each regular board meeting. 


Review the attached schedule and please let me know if you have any conflicts.  See attached.

7.2. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the payment of bills check #61664 through check #61731 for a total of $64,630.55 as listed; and also approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated January 4, 2022 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted.

Vote:

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

7.3. Appoint Committee Members List as a Whole:

Staff Development Committee: ____________________________
Technology Committee:  ____________________________
Safety Committee: ____________________________
Strategic Planning Committee: ____________________________
Continuing Ed Committee: ____________________________
Crisis Planning Committee: ____________________________
Scholarship Committee: ____________________________
MSHSL Rep: ____________________________
Joint Sports Board: ____________________________
NWRIC Board: ____________________________
NWRIC Alternative: ____________________________
Legislative Liaison: ____________________________
Meet & Confer: ____________________________

A motion was made by ________________ , seconded by ________________ to approve the appointed list of committee members appointments as a whole.

Vote:

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


Description:
School Committee Appointments from 2021 are listed below

Staff Development Committee: Cari Dostal

Technology Committee:  Cari Dostal
Safety Committee: Brent Olson
Strategic Planning Committee: All Board Members
Continuing Ed Committee: Jodie Davy
Crisis Planning Committee: Jamie Isane and Jeramy Swenson
Scholarship Committee: Jodie Davy
MSHSL Rep: Jeramy Swenson
Joint Sports Board: Jamie Isane and Jeramy Swenson
NWRIC Board: Carol Rhen
NWRIC Alternative: Jamie Isane
Legislative Liaison: Carol Rhen
Meet & Confer: Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, and Jeramy Swenson


 
8. Communications
8.1. Building and Grounds: Attached Report prepared by Striker Hasson

Description:

Buildings & Grounds Update Report
Photo of New Tractor
8.2. Superintendent
8.2.a. 2021 - 2022 Badger School District Budget Revision will be presented to School Board for approval during the February Board Meeting.
8.2.b. Minnesota School Board Association Annual Leadership Conference January 12-14, 2022 ~ Minneapolis Convention Center.
8.2.c. Monitoring the recently updated COVID Quarantine and Isolation (shortened under certain circumstances partnered with masking) released from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Description:

Memo and attachment date January 6 attached.

More details at K-12 School Nurse call January 12.
8.2.d. Monitoring developments regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Standards Administration) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETSs) for Healthcare and Employers of 100+ employees

Badger Community School is below the 100+ employee threshold.

8.2.e. Paraprofessional Recognition Week January 24-28, 2022

Description:  

Paraprofessionals work in a variety of positions in our school, including, but not limited to, instructional assistants, pupil support assistants, special education paraprofessionals, lunch room and playground assistants, hall monitors, bus monitors, media center assistants, drivers and family liaisons.

Thank you for all each of you do to meet student needs and doing your part to make sure our school runs smoothly.

8.2.f. Schedule a Meet & Confer date/time with Badger Education Association of Teachers

Description:

What is Meet and Confer? Employees discuss matters relating to their employment which are not contract terms and conditions of employment.

Explore a morning 7:00 AM before school meeting?

8.2.g. Badger School District Budget to Actual Expenditure Report.

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

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

* see attached

 
8.3. Dean of Students
8.3.a. Student Enrollment at start of January
8.3.b. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Professional Development Day - Monday, January 17 with hour-long remote distance-learning sessions that begin at 8:30am, 9:40am and 10:50am.  There are different sessions and each will be recorded; therefore, courses available for two weeks after live sessions.  These Continuing Education Units (CEU clock hours) are required for teacher re-licensure.
8.3.c. Upcoming Dates of Interest
9. Reports
9.1. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ , seconded by ________________ to to Accept Cash Report through December 31, 2021 subject to audit.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
9.2. Accept Fiscal Quarter 2 Budget Report: A motion was made by _______________ , seconded by ________________ to accept the attached Badger School District FY 22 Budget Second Quarter report subject to audit.

Vote:

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

9.3. Accept Donation: A motion was made by _______________ , seconded by ________________ to accept the donations listed below:

Vote:

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


Donations:


Border Bank Gift of $100 in Memory of Dick and Arlys Bessler to the Music Club

Charles Erickson made a donation of $100 to the Badger School Library

Orens Parts Inc. made a donation of $150 for Football/Practice Field Improvements

Curtis Hukee made a donation of $50 for Football/Practice Field Improvements

Badger Area Arena Association made a donation of $3,500 for Football/Practice Field Improvements

Renee Rhen made a donation of $400 in Memory of Arlys Bessler to the Badger School Library

10. Proposed Resolutions
10.1. Curriculum, Programs and Personnel Adjustments: A motion was made by ________________ , seconded by ________________ to adopt the Resolution Directing Superintendent to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Curriculum, Programs, and Staff for the following school year, if needed.

Resolution Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

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

10.2. Approve hire of Secondary Sp Ed Para: A motion was made by  ____________________ , to approve hiring Charlene Hart as Secondary (Jr. High & Sr. High) Special Education Paraprofessional position for 7.25 hours per duty day at Step 12 which is $16.75 per hour for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year with pro-rated benefits with a retro-active start date of January 3, 2022 contingent upon favorable criminal background check. Seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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

Description:


An interview was conducted 10:00 AM Thursday, December 30, 2021 by the team of Brienne Miller (Sp Ed Teacher - HS), Stacey Warne (Dean of Students/Asst. AD/Dist. Assess. Coordinator) and Kevin Ricke (Superintendent/Principal K-12).

Ms. Hart has 12 years previous experience as a Paraprofessional (credit for Steps 0-11).

10.3. Approve hire of Secondary Sp Ed Para: A motion was made by  ____________________ , to approve hiring Anna Mather as Secondary (Jr. High & Sr. High) Special Education Paraprofessional position for 7.25 hours per duty day at Step 0 - $13.75 per hour for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year with pro-rated benefits with a start date of January 13, 2022 contingent upon favorable criminal background check plus the added incentive to move to Step 14 - $17.25 per hour beginning on the date of issuance of a valid Minnesota Short-Call Substitute Teacher License if and when she acquires and maintains that licensure anytime during the remainder of SY21-22. Seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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


Description:

An interview was conducted 1:30 PM Friday, January 7, 2022 by the team of Brienne Miller (Sp Ed Teacher - HS), Stacey Warne (Dean of Students/Asst. AD/Dist. Assess. Coordinator) and Kevin Ricke (Superintendent/Principal K-12).


Ms. Mather has a Bachelor of Science degree. Initial applications to Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) may take 8 to 12 weeks upon receipt of a completed submission.

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

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.
Subject:
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
 
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 and Stacey Warne
Subject:
2. Organization (Reorganization) of School Board
Subject:

2.1. Organization of School Board

Description:

Minnesota Statute requires the School Board to elect its officers for the new calendar year at its first regular meeting in January. 

After the roll call is taken, an "Acting Chair" (as selected by the Board - typically the previous Chair if "still" on the Board) will request nominations for each officer position of the Board.  Parliamentary procedure does not require a nomination to be seconded. 

Nominations are solicited by asking (three times) for nominations from the floor for each officer position of the Board. 

After all nominations are heard, the acting-Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for each officer position of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  After the Chair election, the newly elected Chair of the Board shall preside over the nominations and election of the other school board officers. 

Subject:

2.2. Review of School Board Member 4-Year Term Cycles:

January 2021 through December 2024: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal and Brent Olson

January 2019 through December 2022: Jamie Isane, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

Three (3) School Board seats are up for election in November 2022

Subject:

2.3. Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________

Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Chair for 2022.

Subject:

2.4. Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________


Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Vice-Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Vice Chair for 2022.

Subject:

2.5. Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________


Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Clerk of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.  


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Clerk for 2022.

Subject:

2.6. Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________

Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________


Vote:

After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Treasurer of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye".  The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.          


BE IT RESOLVED by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote ballot electing ________________ as School Board Treasurer for 2022.

Subject:
2.7. Designate Official School Newspaper: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve The Tribune published by Page 1 Publications, Inc. of Greenbush, MN as the designated official school newspaper.

Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
2.8. Designate Official School Depositories: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve Border Bank, Citizens State Bank and Minnesota School Districts Liquid Asset Fund as the designated official school depositories.

Vote:


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

2.9. Set Official School District Mileage Rate to be same as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and modify as IRS modifies with coinciding dates:  A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the current IRS rate of $0.585 or 58 1/2 cents per mile as of January 1, 2022 and to modify as IRS modifies with coinciding dates.

Vote:


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

Description:

New rate is up 1.5 cents per mile compared to the previous 2021 mileage rate of $0.56 or 56 cent per mile

Subject:
2.10. Set Official School Board Monthly Meeting Date and Time: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to be the official School Board regular monthly meeting date and time, unless otherwise noted.

Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
2.11. To set School Board Director Compensation same as last year: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve $95 per meeting for the Board Chair and $85 per meeting for all other School Board Members as well as approving $190 for the Board Chair and $170 for all other School Board members for meetings lasting in duration over 4 hours as the official School Board Meeting per diem.

Vote:


BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
2.12. Designate Business Manager Accountant the authority to make electronic fund transfers as needed: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the authorization for Shena Brandt, Business Manager Accountant, to make electronic fund transfers as needed.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
2.13. Designate Legal Counsel : A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to designate both Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. or Pemberton Law as School District Legal Counsel. Such designation shall allow the Superintendent and the School Board Chair to engage with either law firm on immediate need, with compensation on a fee for service basis only.  

Vote:


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

Description:

Attorney John Edison with Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger (RASW Law) has provided legal services for Badger School in previous years.

Either Attorney Josh Heggem or Kristi Hastings of Pemberton Law out of the Fergus Falls office have good references.
 
Subject:
3. Visitor Comments
Subject:
3.1. 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. The Sign-in Cards are at the table by the entrance door, and anyone who has not called in or emailed the Superintendent, 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 five (5) 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:
4. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators
Subject:
5. Approval of Agenda
Subject:

5.1. A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, January 10, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended.

Vote:

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

Subject:
6. Minutes
Subject:

6.1. A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, December 13, 2021 as presented/amended.

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:
6.2. A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session held on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Consent Agenda
Subject:

7.1. Rotation of 2022 Board Bill (auditing committee) Assignment Schedule

Description:

A Board Member will be partnered with another Board Member throughout the 2022 calendar year to review bills prior to each regular board meeting. 


Review the attached schedule and please let me know if you have any conflicts.  See attached.

Attachments:
Subject:
7.2. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________ , seconded by ____________________ to approve the payment of bills check #61664 through check #61731 for a total of $64,630.55 as listed; and also approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated January 4, 2022 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Attachments:
Subject:

7.3. Appoint Committee Members List as a Whole:

Staff Development Committee: ____________________________
Technology Committee:  ____________________________
Safety Committee: ____________________________
Strategic Planning Committee: ____________________________
Continuing Ed Committee: ____________________________
Crisis Planning Committee: ____________________________
Scholarship Committee: ____________________________
MSHSL Rep: ____________________________
Joint Sports Board: ____________________________
NWRIC Board: ____________________________
NWRIC Alternative: ____________________________
Legislative Liaison: ____________________________
Meet & Confer: ____________________________

A motion was made by ________________ , seconded by ________________ to approve the appointed list of committee members appointments as a whole.

Vote:

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


Description:
School Committee Appointments from 2021 are listed below

Staff Development Committee: Cari Dostal

Technology Committee:  Cari Dostal
Safety Committee: Brent Olson
Strategic Planning Committee: All Board Members
Continuing Ed Committee: Jodie Davy
Crisis Planning Committee: Jamie Isane and Jeramy Swenson
Scholarship Committee: Jodie Davy
MSHSL Rep: Jeramy Swenson
Joint Sports Board: Jamie Isane and Jeramy Swenson
NWRIC Board: Carol Rhen
NWRIC Alternative: Jamie Isane
Legislative Liaison: Carol Rhen
Meet & Confer: Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, and Jeramy Swenson


 
Description:

 
Subject:
8. Communications
Subject:
8.1. Building and Grounds: Attached Report prepared by Striker Hasson

Description:

Buildings & Grounds Update Report
Photo of New Tractor
Description:

 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2. Superintendent
Subject:
8.2.a. 2021 - 2022 Badger School District Budget Revision will be presented to School Board for approval during the February Board Meeting.
Subject:
8.2.b. Minnesota School Board Association Annual Leadership Conference January 12-14, 2022 ~ Minneapolis Convention Center.
Subject:
8.2.c. Monitoring the recently updated COVID Quarantine and Isolation (shortened under certain circumstances partnered with masking) released from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Description:

Memo and attachment date January 6 attached.

More details at K-12 School Nurse call January 12.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2.d. Monitoring developments regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Standards Administration) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETSs) for Healthcare and Employers of 100+ employees

Badger Community School is below the 100+ employee threshold.
Subject:

8.2.e. Paraprofessional Recognition Week January 24-28, 2022

Description:  

Paraprofessionals work in a variety of positions in our school, including, but not limited to, instructional assistants, pupil support assistants, special education paraprofessionals, lunch room and playground assistants, hall monitors, bus monitors, media center assistants, drivers and family liaisons.

Thank you for all each of you do to meet student needs and doing your part to make sure our school runs smoothly.

Subject:

8.2.f. Schedule a Meet & Confer date/time with Badger Education Association of Teachers

Description:

What is Meet and Confer? Employees discuss matters relating to their employment which are not contract terms and conditions of employment.

Explore a morning 7:00 AM before school meeting?

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8.2.g. Badger School District Budget to Actual Expenditure Report.

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

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

* see attached

 
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8.3. Dean of Students
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8.3.a. Student Enrollment at start of January
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8.3.b. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Professional Development Day - Monday, January 17 with hour-long remote distance-learning sessions that begin at 8:30am, 9:40am and 10:50am.  There are different sessions and each will be recorded; therefore, courses available for two weeks after live sessions.  These Continuing Education Units (CEU clock hours) are required for teacher re-licensure.
Subject:
8.3.c. Upcoming Dates of Interest
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9. Reports
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9.1. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ , seconded by ________________ to to Accept Cash Report through December 31, 2021 subject to audit.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
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9.2. Accept Fiscal Quarter 2 Budget Report: A motion was made by _______________ , seconded by ________________ to accept the attached Badger School District FY 22 Budget Second Quarter report subject to audit.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
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9.3. Accept Donation: A motion was made by _______________ , seconded by ________________ to accept the donations listed below:

Vote:

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


Donations:


Border Bank Gift of $100 in Memory of Dick and Arlys Bessler to the Music Club

Charles Erickson made a donation of $100 to the Badger School Library

Orens Parts Inc. made a donation of $150 for Football/Practice Field Improvements

Curtis Hukee made a donation of $50 for Football/Practice Field Improvements

Badger Area Arena Association made a donation of $3,500 for Football/Practice Field Improvements

Renee Rhen made a donation of $400 in Memory of Arlys Bessler to the Badger School Library

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10. Proposed Resolutions
Subject:
10.1. Curriculum, Programs and Personnel Adjustments: A motion was made by ________________ , seconded by ________________ to adopt the Resolution Directing Superintendent to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Curriculum, Programs, and Staff for the following school year, if needed.

Resolution Roll Call Vote: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen and Jeramy Swenson

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

10.2. Approve hire of Secondary Sp Ed Para: A motion was made by  ____________________ , to approve hiring Charlene Hart as Secondary (Jr. High & Sr. High) Special Education Paraprofessional position for 7.25 hours per duty day at Step 12 which is $16.75 per hour for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year with pro-rated benefits with a retro-active start date of January 3, 2022 contingent upon favorable criminal background check. Seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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

Description:


An interview was conducted 10:00 AM Thursday, December 30, 2021 by the team of Brienne Miller (Sp Ed Teacher - HS), Stacey Warne (Dean of Students/Asst. AD/Dist. Assess. Coordinator) and Kevin Ricke (Superintendent/Principal K-12).

Ms. Hart has 12 years previous experience as a Paraprofessional (credit for Steps 0-11).

Subject:

10.3. Approve hire of Secondary Sp Ed Para: A motion was made by  ____________________ , to approve hiring Anna Mather as Secondary (Jr. High & Sr. High) Special Education Paraprofessional position for 7.25 hours per duty day at Step 0 - $13.75 per hour for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year with pro-rated benefits with a start date of January 13, 2022 contingent upon favorable criminal background check plus the added incentive to move to Step 14 - $17.25 per hour beginning on the date of issuance of a valid Minnesota Short-Call Substitute Teacher License if and when she acquires and maintains that licensure anytime during the remainder of SY21-22. Seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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


Description:

An interview was conducted 1:30 PM Friday, January 7, 2022 by the team of Brienne Miller (Sp Ed Teacher - HS), Stacey Warne (Dean of Students/Asst. AD/Dist. Assess. Coordinator) and Kevin Ricke (Superintendent/Principal K-12).


Ms. Mather has a Bachelor of Science degree. Initial applications to Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) may take 8 to 12 weeks upon receipt of a completed submission.

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

Vote:

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

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