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Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance

1.B. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde

1.C. Administration, Department Heads: Dan Carpenter, Ben Evans, Leah Hasson, and Stacey Warne

2. Visitor Comments

2.A. Listening Session

3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda by Board Members or School Administrators

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, July 8, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

5. Minutes

5.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session Meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

5.B. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

5.C. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session Meeting held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

5.D. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the payment of bills check #______ through check #______ for a total of $_________ as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated __________ and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

6.B. Request Payment for 8 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by  ___________________ to approve the written request submitted by Garrett Anhorn, 12-month Lead Evening Custodian, to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

6.C. Request Payment for 8 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by  ___________________ to approve the written request submitted by Leah Hasson, 12-Month Business Manager, to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

6.D. Request Payment for 2 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by  ___________________ to approve the written request submitted by Ben Evans, 12-month Head of Maintenance and Grounds, to be paid for 2 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

7. Communications

7.A. Building and Grounds Report: Ben Evans

7.B. Superintendent

7.B.1. Independent Auditor Team from Brady Martz & Associates, Thief River Falls, MN Office, is scheduled to be here on site Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13.

7.B.2. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Summer Leadership Seminar August 5-6, 2024 at Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park

7.B.3. Bus & Type III Driver Safety Review Annual Training

7.B.4. Paraprofessional Trainings and Other Opportunities

7.B.5. School Board Election Candidate Filing Period - July 30, 2024, through August 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
7.B.6. Estimates for carpet replacement in Music Room and Kindergarten Room, Replacement of Fire Door in Music Room

7.B.7. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent

7.C. Dean of Students

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the Cash Report through June 30, 2023, subject to audit. The motion seconded by ________________

Vote:

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

8.B. Accept June Donations  (THANK YOU) :  A motion was made by _______________ to accept the donations listed below.  The motion seconded by ________________

Polaris Benevity: $1000 to Badger FCCLA

Vote:

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

8.C. Accept Fiscal Quarter 4 Report: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the Badger School District FY 23 Fourth Quarter Budget Report subject to audit.  The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote: 

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

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. LTFM Plan: A motion was made by ________________ to approve the resolution adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Application for Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan. The motion seconded by ________________

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: 

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

9.B. Advertise for Milk Bids: A motion was made by ____________________ to authorize advertising for Milk Bids. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote: 

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

9.C. Truth in Taxation: A motion was made by ____________________ to set the Truth in Taxation meeting date (Initial Meeting) for Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. In Business Tech Room 29 at Badger Community School. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

9.D. Foster Care Transportation Agreement: A motion was made by  ____________________ to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement For The Transportation of Children and Youth In Foster Care Placement with Roseau County. The motion seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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

9.E. Annual approval for an e-Learning Plan: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve an e-Learning Plan for 2024-2025 school year.  The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

9.F. Approve Revision of Polices: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve revision of the following listed policies with first-and-final reading as presented/amended: 102, 104, 204, 207, 413, 416, 418, 419, 425, 503, 506, 507, 509, 512, 513, 515, 516, 521, 524, 532, 535, 601, 602, 603, 604, 606.5, 607, 608, 609, 613, 614, 615, 616, 619, 620, 624, 707, 708, 709, 802, and 806.

The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
9.G. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Gator Clay Busters reimbursement request to Badger ISD #676 for hotel costs incurred for the 2024 MSHSL State Clay Target Tournament through the BGMR Joint Sports Board billing process, contingent upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683 School Board. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
9.H. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Gator Clay Busters request to Badger ISD #676 to pay for future registration, hotel, and transportation costs associated with participating in the MSHSL State Clay Target Tournament, beginning in 2025, through the BGMR Joint Sports Billing process, contingent upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683 School Board. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
9.I. Carpet Replacement: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the estimate from ___________________ to replace the carpet in the Music and Kindergarten rooms. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
9.J. Music Room Fire Door Replacement: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the estimate from ___________________ to replace the Fire Exit Door in the Music Room. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
9.K. A motion was made by ______________________ to meet with representatives of the Badger Education Association to discuss compensation regarding the training requirements of the READ Act. The motion seconded by ________________. Representatives of the Badger School Board shall be _____________________, _____________________, and ____________________.

Vote:

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

10. Adjourn: Recommended motion: ____________________ moved to adjourn at _________ PM. The 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: July 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:

1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.

Subject:

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance

Subject:

1.B. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde

Subject:

1.C. Administration, Department Heads: Dan Carpenter, Ben Evans, Leah Hasson, and Stacey Warne

Subject:

2. Visitor Comments

Subject:

2.A. Listening Session

Description:
All speakers are asked to complete the listening session with a 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:

3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda by Board Members or School Administrators

Subject:

4. Approval of Agenda

Subject:

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, July 8, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Subject:

5. Minutes

Subject:

5.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session Meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:

5.B. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:

5.C. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session Meeting held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:

5.D. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:

6. Consent Agenda

Subject:

6.A. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the payment of bills check #______ through check #______ for a total of $_________ as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated __________ and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:

6.B. Request Payment for 8 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by  ___________________ to approve the written request submitted by Garrett Anhorn, 12-month Lead Evening Custodian, to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:
12-month employees may request in writing to the School Board at the July meeting to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024).
Subject:

6.C. Request Payment for 8 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by  ___________________ to approve the written request submitted by Leah Hasson, 12-Month Business Manager, to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:
12-month employees may request in writing to the School Board at the July meeting to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024).
Subject:
6.D. Request Payment for 2 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by  ___________________ to approve the written request submitted by Ben Evans, 12-month Head of Maintenance and Grounds, to be paid for 2 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Description:
12-month employees may request in writing to the School Board at the July meeting to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024).
Subject:

7. Communications

Subject:

7.A. Building and Grounds Report: Ben Evans

Subject:

7.B. Superintendent

Subject:

7.B.1. Independent Auditor Team from Brady Martz & Associates, Thief River Falls, MN Office, is scheduled to be here on site Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13.

Subject:

7.B.2. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Summer Leadership Seminar August 5-6, 2024 at Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park

Description:
Please register by no later than July 24 for $20 per attendee discount.
Subject:

7.B.3. Bus & Type III Driver Safety Review Annual Training

Description:
Training through NCTC Workforce Development:
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., Aug. 14 at Northland Community & Technical College, TRF

Otherwise, two different onsite options for the Annual Driver Safety Review:
            Wed., Sept. 11 at GMR School Music Room - 6:30 p.m.
            Wed., Sept. 18 at Badger School Cafeteria - 6:30 p.m.
Subject:

7.B.4. Paraprofessional Trainings and Other Opportunities

Description:
Regional Paraprofessional Workshop sponsored by Northwest Service Cooperative (NWSC) to be held:
Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. to Noon | Virtual attend remotely

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Initial first-time CPI Training) sponsored by the Northwest Inter-District Regional Council (NWRIC) to be held:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Refresher Training for returning Badger employees is Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. (during Back to School Workshop)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.5. School Board Election Candidate Filing Period - July 30, 2024, through August 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Description:
There are three School Board seats up for election this November. Interested individuals can get paperwork for candidacy at the Badger School office during normal business hours. There is a $2 filing fee. Candidates must submit paperwork no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Subject:
7.B.6. Estimates for carpet replacement in Music Room and Kindergarten Room, Replacement of Fire Door in Music Room
Description:
Review estimates for the carpet replacement and fire door replacement.
Subject:

7.B.7. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent

Attachments:
Subject:

7.C. Dean of Students

Subject:

8. Reports

Subject:

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the Cash Report through June 30, 2023, subject to audit. The motion seconded by ________________

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:

8.B. Accept June Donations  (THANK YOU) :  A motion was made by _______________ to accept the donations listed below.  The motion seconded by ________________

Polaris Benevity: $1000 to Badger FCCLA

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:

8.C. Accept Fiscal Quarter 4 Report: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the Badger School District FY 23 Fourth Quarter Budget Report subject to audit.  The motion seconded by ____________________. 

Vote: 

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

Attachments:
Subject:

9. Proposed Resolutions

Subject:

9.A. LTFM Plan: A motion was made by ________________ to approve the resolution adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Application for Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan. The motion seconded by ________________

Yes-No Roll Call Vote: 

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

Description:
From the 7:00 a.m. June 4 Board Work Session
Attachments:
Subject:

9.B. Advertise for Milk Bids: A motion was made by ____________________ to authorize advertising for Milk Bids. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote: 

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

Attachments:
Subject:

9.C. Truth in Taxation: A motion was made by ____________________ to set the Truth in Taxation meeting date (Initial Meeting) for Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. In Business Tech Room 29 at Badger Community School. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Subject:

9.D. Foster Care Transportation Agreement: A motion was made by  ____________________ to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement For The Transportation of Children and Youth In Foster Care Placement with Roseau County. The motion seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

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

Description:
Annual requirement renewal to maintain eligibility for federal Title Funds as well as compliance with the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA), as amended within the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Attachments:
Subject:

9.E. Annual approval for an e-Learning Plan: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve an e-Learning Plan for 2024-2025 school year.  The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Approve Revision of Polices: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve revision of the following listed policies with first-and-final reading as presented/amended: 102, 104, 204, 207, 413, 416, 418, 419, 425, 503, 506, 507, 509, 512, 513, 515, 516, 521, 524, 532, 535, 601, 602, 603, 604, 606.5, 607, 608, 609, 613, 614, 615, 616, 619, 620, 624, 707, 708, 709, 802, and 806.

The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Description:
Please refer to attachments below from MSBA Policy Services and the MSBA June 2024 Newsletter
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Gator Clay Busters reimbursement request to Badger ISD #676 for hotel costs incurred for the 2024 MSHSL State Clay Target Tournament through the BGMR Joint Sports Board billing process, contingent upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683 School Board. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Description:
The cost that Badger pays will be based on the percentage of Badger students who are on the state tournament team.
Subject:
9.H. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Gator Clay Busters request to Badger ISD #676 to pay for future registration, hotel, and transportation costs associated with participating in the MSHSL State Clay Target Tournament, beginning in 2025, through the BGMR Joint Sports Billing process, contingent upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683 School Board. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Description:
The cost that Badger pays will be based on the percentage of Badger students who are on the state tournament team.
Subject:
9.I. Carpet Replacement: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the estimate from ___________________ to replace the carpet in the Music and Kindergarten rooms. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
9.J. Music Room Fire Door Replacement: A motion was made by ____________________ to accept the estimate from ___________________ to replace the Fire Exit Door in the Music Room. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
Subject:
9.K. A motion was made by ______________________ to meet with representatives of the Badger Education Association to discuss compensation regarding the training requirements of the READ Act. The motion seconded by ________________. Representatives of the Badger School Board shall be _____________________, _____________________, and ____________________.

Vote:

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

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

Vote:

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

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