Projector: August 21, 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 Thomas Colby, Elementary Custodian, effective July 29, 2025

I.D.2.b. Employment of Miranda Anderson, Administrative Assistant for Activities & Community Education

I.D.2.c. Employment of Alana Walters, Long Term Substitute, effective August 21, 2025

I.D.2.d. Employment of Rita Schumacher, Elementary Custodian, effective August 15, 2025

I.D.2.e. Employment of Penny Peters, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective August 26, 2025

I.D.2.f. Resignation of Thomas Martin, Long Term Substitute, Varsity Golf Coach and Football Coach, effective July 23, 2025

I.D.2.g. Resignation of Ted Morrow, Elementary Custodian, effective August 15, 2025

I.D.2.h. Non-Renewal of Amy Ramstad, High School Program Coordinator, effective June 30, 2025

I.D.3. Approve Obligations $2,794,869.54

I.D.4. Approve Individual Transportation Contract for 2025-2026 School Year: Speltz

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. 212 - School Board Member Development (revise)

I.F.1.a.2. 214 - Out-Of-State Travel By School Board Members (revise)

I.F.1.a.3. 301 - School District Administration (review)

I.F.1.a.4. 302 - Superintendent (review)

I.F.1.a.5. 303 - Superintendent Selection (review)

I.F.1.a.6. 304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties and Evaluation (review)

I.F.1.a.7. 305 - Policy Implementation (revise)

I.F.1.a.8. 306 - Administrator Code of Ethics (review)

I.F.1.b. Second Reading

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

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

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

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

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

I.F.1.c. Policy Adoption

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

I.G. Financial Topics

I.G.1. Investments

I.G.2. Budget Report

II. Reports

II.A. Updates

II.B. Meetings Attended

Finance Committee
Facilities Committee
SCRED Governing Board

II.C. Update on Vision Card and Strategic Planning

III. Old Business

IV. New Business

IV.A. Superintendent Goals

IV.B. Truth in Taxation - Public Hearing Date

IV.C. Approval of E-Learning Plan

IV.D. Approval of Social Media Guidelines

IV.E. 2025-2026 Handbook Approval

IV.E.1. District Staff Handbook

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

IV.E.3. Elementary Student/Parent Handbook

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

IV.E.5. Transportation Handbook

V. Calendar

V.A. Board Retreat, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM, High School Media Center

V.B. Work Session, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM, High School Media Center

V.C. Regular Board Meeting, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM, High School Media Center

VI. Adjournment

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Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting:	August 21, 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: July 24, 2025 Unapproved Minutes of Regular Board Meeting July 24, 2025 Unapproved Minutes of Regular Board Meeting 8/11/2025 at 11:47 AM
Subject:	I.D.2. Approve Personnel Items
Subject:	I.D.2.a. Employment of Thomas Colby, Elementary Custodian, effective July 29, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.b. Employment of Miranda Anderson, Administrative Assistant for Activities & Community Education
Subject:	I.D.2.c. Employment of Alana Walters, Long Term Substitute, effective August 21, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.d. Employment of Rita Schumacher, Elementary Custodian, effective August 15, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.e. Employment of Penny Peters, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective August 26, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.f. Resignation of Thomas Martin, Long Term Substitute, Varsity Golf Coach and Football Coach, effective July 23, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.g. Resignation of Ted Morrow, Elementary Custodian, effective August 15, 2025
Subject:	I.D.2.h. Non-Renewal of Amy Ramstad, High School Program Coordinator, effective June 30, 2025
Subject:	I.D.3. Approve Obligations $2,794,869.54
Attachments: July Credit Card Report $7,471.13 July Credit Card Report $7,471.13 8/8/2025 at 12:02 PM July Payroll Summary $874,058.86 July Payroll Summary $874,058.86 8/11/2025 at 12:08 PM July ACH Report $54,308.94 July ACH Report $54,308.94 8/13/2025 at 8:11 AM July Accounts Payable Report $1,859,030.61 July Accounts Payable Report $1,859,030.61 8/13/2025 at 8:11 AM
Subject:	I.D.4. Approve Individual Transportation Contract for 2025-2026 School Year: Speltz
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. 212 - School Board Member Development (revise)
Attachments: 212 - School Board Member Development 212 - School Board Member Development 7/28/2025 at 9:53 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.2. 214 - Out-Of-State Travel By School Board Members (revise)
Attachments: 214 - Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members 214 - Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members 7/28/2025 at 9:54 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.3. 301 - School District Administration (review)
Attachments: 301 - School District Administration 301 - School District Administration 7/28/2025 at 9:54 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.4. 302 - Superintendent (review)
Attachments: 302 - Superintendent 302 - Superintendent 7/28/2025 at 9:54 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.5. 303 - Superintendent Selection (review)
Attachments: 303 - Superintendent Selection 303 - Superintendent Selection 7/28/2025 at 9:55 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.6. 304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties and Evaluation (review)
Attachments: 304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation 304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation 7/28/2025 at 9:55 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.7. 305 - Policy Implementation (revise)
Attachments: 305 - Policy Implementation 305 - Policy Implementation 7/28/2025 at 10:54 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.a.8. 306 - Administrator Code of Ethics (review)
Attachments: 306 - Administrator Code of Ethics 306 - Administrator Code of Ethics 7/28/2025 at 10:55 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.b. Second Reading
Subject:	I.F.1.b.1. 503 - Student Attendance (revise)
Attachments: 503 - Student Attendance 503 - Student Attendance 7/18/2025 at 7:05 AM
Subject:	I.F.1.b.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.b.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.b.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.b.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.c. Policy Adoption
Subject:	I.F.1.c.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.G. Financial Topics
Subject:	I.G.1. Investments
Attachments: July Investment Statement July Investment Statement 8/8/2025 at 11:48 AM
Subject:	I.G.2. Budget Report
Subject:	II. Reports
Subject:	II.A. Updates
Subject:	II.B. Meetings Attended Finance Committee Facilities Committee SCRED Governing Board
Subject:	II.C. Update on Vision Card and Strategic Planning
Subject:	III. Old Business
Subject:	IV. New Business
Subject:	IV.A. Superintendent Goals
Subject:	IV.B. Truth in Taxation - Public Hearing Date
Attachments: Truth in Taxation 2026 Chisago County Truth in Taxation 2026 Chisago County 8/11/2025 at 11:59 AM Truth in Taxation 2026 Pine County Truth in Taxation 2026 Pine County 8/11/2025 at 11:40 AM
Subject:	IV.C. Approval of E-Learning Plan
Attachments: Rush City E Learning Plan FY26 Rush City E Learning Plan FY26 7/25/2025 at 7:20 AM
Subject:	IV.D. Approval of Social Media Guidelines
Attachments: Social Media for Student Participants_Parents Social Media for Student Participants_Parents 8/13/2025 at 8:45 AM
Subject:	IV.E. 2025-2026 Handbook Approval
Subject:	IV.E.1. District Staff Handbook
Attachments: 2025-2026 Rush City District Staff Handbook Draft 2025-2026 Rush City District Staff Handbook Draft 7/18/2025 at 1:28 PM
Subject:	IV.E.2. High School Student/Parent Handbook
Subject:	IV.E.3. Elementary Student/Parent Handbook
Attachments: 2025-2026 CEJ Student/Parent Handbook 2025-2026 CEJ Student/Parent Handbook 7/15/2025 at 10:39 AM
Subject:	IV.E.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.E.5. Transportation Handbook
Attachments: Transportation Handbook 25-26 Draft Transportation Handbook 25-26 Draft 7/17/2025 at 2:53 PM
Subject:	V. Calendar
Subject:	V.A. Board Retreat, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM, High School Media Center
Subject:	V.B. Work Session, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM, High School Media Center
Subject:	V.C. Regular Board Meeting, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM, High School Media Center
Subject:	VI. Adjournment

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