Projector: July 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Meeting Agenda

I. Routine Matters

I.A. Roll Call: William Schmidt, Ken Lind, Kristin Papke, Teri Umbreit, Rory Roth, Kevin Haugrud, Brent Stavig; ex officio

I.B. Approval of Agenda

I.C. Citizens Comments

I.D. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

I.D.1. Approve Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting

I.D.2. Approve Personnel Items

I.D.2.a. Employment of Alysia Cummings, Bus Driver, effective August 25, 2025

I.D.2.b. Employment of Alysia Cummings, Part Time Elementary Custodian, effective July 24, 2025

I.D.2.c. Employment of Codi Rademacher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective August 19, 2025

I.D.2.d. Employment of Lisa Westberg, High School Administrative Assistant, effective August 18, 2025

I.D.2.e. Reassignment of Jennifer Berry to Administrative Assistant for School Counselor/Due Process, effective June 18, 2025

I.D.2.f. Resignation of Christa Sorenson, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective July 14, 2025

I.D.2.g. Resignation of Charlotte Thill, Junior High Volleyball Coach, effective July 8, 2025

I.D.3. Approve Obligations $1,773,187.87

I.E. Consideration of Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda

I.F. Recognition/Policy Review

I.F.1. Policy Review

I.F.1.a. First Reading

I.F.1.a.1. 503 - Student Attendance (revise)

I.F.1.a.2. 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records (revise)

I.F.1.a.3. 524 - Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (revise)

I.F.1.a.4. 524.5 - Personal Electronic Communication Devices (NEW)

I.F.1.a.5. 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day (revise)

I.F.1.b. Second Reading

I.F.1.b.1. 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings (revise)

I.F.1.c. Policy Adoption

I.F.1.c.1. 207 - Public Hearings (revise)

I.F.1.c.2. 209 - Code of Ethics (revise)

I.F.1.c.3. 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members (revise)

I.F.1.c.4. 211 - Criminal or Civil Action (revise)

I.F.1.c.5. 402 - Disability Nondiscrimination Policy (revise)

I.F.1.c.6. 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy (review)

I.F.1.c.7. 413 - Harassment and Violence (revise)

I.F.1.c.8. 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (revise)

I.F.1.c.9. 415 - Mandated Reporting and Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults (review)

I.F.1.c.10. 418 - Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School (revise)

I.F.1.c.11. 501 - School Weapons Policy (revise)

I.F.1.c.12. 506 - Student Discipline (revise)

I.F.1.c.13. 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy (revise)

I.F.1.c.14. 516 - Student Medication and Telehealth (revise)

I.F.1.c.15. 516.5 - Overdose Medication (revise)

I.F.1.c.16. 522 - Title IX Policy (review)

I.F.1.c.17. 534 - School Meals Policy (revise)

I.F.1.c.18. 616 - School District System Accountability (revise)

I.F.1.c.19. 621 - Literacy and the Read Act (revise)

I.F.1.c.20. 707 - Transportation of Public School Students (revise)

I.F.1.c.21. 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy (revise)

I.F.1.c.22. 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material (revise)

I.F.1.c.23. 806 - Crisis Management Policy (revise)

I.G. Financial Topics

I.G.1. Investments

I.G.2. Budget Report

I.G.3. Resolution Accepting Quarterly Donations (April, May, June)

II. Reports

II.A. Updates

II.B. Meetings Attended

Facilities Committee
Finance Committee
Personnel Committee
Policy Committee
SCRED Governing Board

II.C. Report on Closed Session Superintendent Evaluation

III. Old Business

IV. New Business

IV.A. Approval of READ Act Local Literacy Plan

IV.B. Approval of E-Learning Plan

IV.C. Review of Social Media Guidelines (1st Reading)

IV.D. 2025-2026 Handbook Review (1st Reading)

IV.D.1. District Staff Handbook

IV.D.2. High School Student/Parent Handbook

IV.D.3. Elementary Student/Parent Handbook

IV.D.4. Coaches & Activities Student/Parent Handbooks

IV.D.5. Transportation Handbook

IV.E. Fundraiser Approval / Updates

IV.F. Approve Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10 Year Plan

IV.G. Approve Updated MSHSL Volunteer Coaches

IV.H. Approval of Strategic Roadmap

V. Calendar

V.A. Board Retreat, August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM (LOCATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER)

V.B. Regular Board Meeting, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM (LOCATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER)

VI. Adjournment

Agenda Item

Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting:	July 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:	I. Routine Matters
Subject:	I.A. Roll Call: William Schmidt, Ken Lind, Kristin Papke, Teri Umbreit, Rory Roth, Kevin Haugrud, Brent Stavig; ex officio
Subject:	I.B. Approval of Agenda
Subject:	I.C. Citizens Comments
Subject:	I.D. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Subject:	I.D.1. Approve Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting
Attachments: June 26, 2025 Unapproved Minutes of Regular Board Meeting June 26, 2025 Unapproved Minutes of Regular Board Meeting 7/10/2025 at 1:53 PM July 8, 2025 Unapproved Minutes of Work Session July 8, 2025 Unapproved Minutes of Work Session 7/21/2025 at 7:00 AM
Subject:	I.D.2. Approve Personnel Items
Subject:	I.D.2.a. Employment of Alysia Cummings, Bus Driver, effective August 25, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.b. Employment of Alysia Cummings, Part Time Elementary Custodian, effective July 24, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.c. Employment of Codi Rademacher, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective August 19, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.d. Employment of Lisa Westberg, High School Administrative Assistant, effective August 18, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.e. Reassignment of Jennifer Berry to Administrative Assistant for School Counselor/Due Process, effective June 18, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.f. Resignation of Christa Sorenson, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective July 14, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.g. Resignation of Charlotte Thill, Junior High Volleyball Coach, effective July 8, 2025
Subject:	I.D.3. Approve Obligations $1,773,187.87
Attachments: June Payroll Summary $1,243,034.63 June Payroll Summary $1,243,034.63 7/14/2025 at 1:02 PM June Credit Card Report $9,734.30 June Credit Card Report $9,734.30 7/14/2025 at 2:01 PM June Accounts Payable Report $411,161.41 June Accounts Payable Report $411,161.41 7/16/2025 at 1:42 PM June ACH Report $109,257.53 June ACH Report $109,257.53 7/16/2025 at 1:43 PM
Subject:	I.E. Consideration of Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda
Subject:	I.F. Recognition/Policy Review
Subject:	I.F.1. Policy Review
Subject:	I.F.1.a. First Reading
Subject:	I.F.1.a.1. 503 - Student Attendance (revise)
Attachments: 503 - Student Attendance 503 - Student Attendance 7/18/2025 at 7:05 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.2. 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records (revise)
Attachments: 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 7/17/2025 at 3:50 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.3. 524 - Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (revise)
Attachments: 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy 7/17/2025 at 3:25 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.4. 524.5 - Personal Electronic Communication Devices (NEW)
Attachments: 524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices 524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices 7/17/2025 at 3:26 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.5. 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day (revise)
Attachments: 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day 7/18/2025 at 2:13 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.b. Second Reading
Subject:	I.F.1.b.1. 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings (revise)
Attachments: 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 5/19/2025 at 10:27 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c. Policy Adoption
Subject:	I.F.1.c.1. 207 - Public Hearings (revise)
Attachments: 207 - Public Hearings 207 - Public Hearings 5/2/2025 at 9:16 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.2. 209 - Code of Ethics (revise)
Attachments: 209 - Code of Ethics 209 - Code of Ethics 5/2/2025 at 9:17 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.3. 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members (revise)
Attachments: 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members 5/2/2025 at 9:17 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.4. 211 - Criminal or Civil Action (revise)
Attachments: 211 - Criminal or Civil Action 211 - Criminal or Civil Action 5/2/2025 at 9:21 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.5. 402 - Disability Nondiscrimination Policy (revise)
Attachments: 402 - Disability Nondiscrimination Policy 402 - Disability Nondiscrimination Policy 5/2/2025 at 9:22 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.6. 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy (review)
Attachments: 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy 5/2/2025 at 9:22 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.7. 413 - Harassment and Violence (revise)
Attachments: 413 - Harassment and Violence 413 - Harassment and Violence 5/2/2025 at 2:50 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.8. 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (revise)
Attachments: 414 - Mandated Reporting 414 - Mandated Reporting 7/16/2025 at 11:42 AM 414 Form 414 Form 5/2/2025 at 9:23 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.9. 415 - Mandated Reporting and Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults (review)
Attachments: 415 - Mandated Reporting - Vulnerable Adults 415 - Mandated Reporting - Vulnerable Adults 5/2/2025 at 9:24 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.10. 418 - Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School (revise)
Attachments: 418 Drug-Free Workplace Drug Free School 418 Drug-Free Workplace Drug Free School 7/16/2025 at 11:44 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.11. 501 - School Weapons Policy (revise)
Attachments: 501 - School Weapons Policy 501 - School Weapons Policy 7/16/2025 at 11:45 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.12. 506 - Student Discipline (revise)
Attachments: 506 Student Discipline 506 Student Discipline 5/2/2025 at 2:44 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.13. 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy (revise)
Attachments: 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy 5/2/2025 at 2:44 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.14. 516 - Student Medication and Telehealth (revise)
Attachments: 516 - Student Medication 516 - Student Medication 7/16/2025 at 11:46 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.15. 516.5 - Overdose Medication (revise)
Attachments: 516.5 Overdose Medication 516.5 Overdose Medication 7/16/2025 at 11:48 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.16. 522 - Title IX Policy (review)
Attachments: 522 - Title IX 522 - Title IX 5/2/2025 at 2:45 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.17. 534 - School Meals Policy (revise)
Attachments: 534 Unpaid Meal Charges 534 Unpaid Meal Charges 7/16/2025 at 11:53 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.18. 616 - School District System Accountability (revise)
Attachments: 616 School District System Accountability 616 School District System Accountability 5/2/2025 at 2:45 PM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.19. 621 - Literacy and the Read Act (revise)
Attachments: 621 Literacy and Read Act 621 Literacy and Read Act 7/16/2025 at 11:53 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.20. 707 - Transportation of Public School Students (revise)
Attachments: 707 - Transportation of Public School Students 707 - Transportation of Public School Students 7/16/2025 at 11:54 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.21. 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy (revise)
Attachments: 709 Student Transportation Policy 709 Student Transportation Policy 7/16/2025 at 11:55 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.22. 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material (revise)
Attachments: 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material 7/16/2025 at 11:55 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.c.23. 806 - Crisis Management Policy (revise)
Attachments: 806-Crisis Management Policy 806-Crisis Management Policy 7/16/2025 at 11:56 AM
Subject:	I.G. Financial Topics
Subject:	I.G.1. Investments
Attachments: June Investment Statement June Investment Statement 7/17/2025 at 12:05 PM June Consolidated LTFM Bond June Consolidated LTFM Bond 7/17/2025 at 12:07 PM Q2 Investment Summary Q2 Investment Summary 7/17/2025 at 12:08 PM
Subject:	I.G.2. Budget Report
Attachments: June Board Report June Board Report 7/17/2025 at 12:10 PM
Subject:	I.G.3. Resolution Accepting Quarterly Donations (April, May, June)
Attachments: Resolution Accepting Gifts and Donations July 2025 Resolution Accepting Gifts and Donations July 2025 7/17/2025 at 12:12 PM
Subject:	II. Reports
Subject:	II.A. Updates
Subject:	II.B. Meetings Attended Facilities Committee Finance Committee Personnel Committee Policy Committee SCRED Governing Board
Subject:	II.C. Report on Closed Session Superintendent Evaluation
Subject:	III. Old Business
Subject:	IV. New Business
Subject:	IV.A. Approval of READ Act Local Literacy Plan
Attachments: Rush City Schools Local Literacy Plan June 2025 Rush City Schools Local Literacy Plan June 2025 7/2/2025 at 10:32 AM
Subject:	IV.B. Approval of E-Learning Plan
Attachments: Rush City E Learning Plan FY26 Rush City E Learning Plan FY26 7/14/2025 at 12:55 PM
Subject:	IV.C. Review of Social Media Guidelines (1st Reading)
Attachments: Social Media Guidelines Social Media Guidelines 7/14/2025 at 12:59 PM
Subject:	IV.D. 2025-2026 Handbook Review (1st Reading)
Subject:	IV.D.1. District Staff Handbook
Attachments: 2025-2026 Rush City District Employee Handbook DRAFT 2025-2026 Rush City District Employee Handbook DRAFT 7/18/2025 at 1:28 PM
Subject:	IV.D.2. High School Student/Parent Handbook
Attachments: 2025-2026 Student_Parent Handbook DRAFT 2025-2026 Student_Parent Handbook DRAFT 7/18/2025 at 10:46 AM
Subject:	IV.D.3. Elementary Student/Parent Handbook
Attachments: 2025-2026 CEJ Student/Parent Handbook Draft 2025-2026 CEJ Student/Parent Handbook Draft 7/15/2025 at 10:39 AM
Subject:	IV.D.4. Coaches & Activities Student/Parent Handbooks
Attachments: Athletic Student Parent Handbook Athletic Student Parent Handbook 7/17/2025 at 1:55 PM Rush City Coaches Handbook Rush City Coaches Handbook 7/17/2025 at 1:55 PM
Subject:	IV.D.5. Transportation Handbook
Attachments: Transportation Handbook 25-26 Draft Transportation Handbook 25-26 Draft 7/17/2025 at 2:53 PM
Subject:	IV.E. Fundraiser Approval / Updates
Attachments: Annual Fundraisers Update 2025-2026 Annual Fundraisers Update 2025-2026 7/10/2025 at 1:54 PM
Subject:	IV.F. Approve Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10 Year Plan
Attachments: SCHOOL BOARD LTFM RESOLUTION SCHOOL BOARD LTFM RESOLUTION 7/17/2025 at 1:49 PM LTFM FY2027 10 Year Revenue LTFM FY2027 10 Year Revenue 7/17/2025 at 1:49 PM LTFM FY2027 10 Year Expenditure LTFM FY2027 10 Year Expenditure 7/17/2025 at 1:49 PM
Subject:	IV.G. Approve Updated MSHSL Volunteer Coaches
Attachments: Athletic Volunteer List Athletic Volunteer List 7/17/2025 at 2:28 PM
Subject:	IV.H. Approval of Strategic Roadmap
Attachments: Rush City Strategic Roadmap Rush City Strategic Roadmap 7/21/2025 at 7:59 AM
Subject:	V. Calendar
Subject:	V.A. Board Retreat, August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM (LOCATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER)
Subject:	V.B. Regular Board Meeting, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM (LOCATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER)
Subject:	VI. Adjournment

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