January 17, 2023 at 5:15 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

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Call to Order

1. Roll Call:
___ Jessica Crosby, Director                          ___ Toni Korpi, Clerk                        ___ Emily McGonigle, Director                       ___ Bruce Raboin, Treasurer            ___ Tina Sather, Director                               
___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Board Chair   ___ JoAnn Smith, Vice Board Chair

Non Voting Members:
  ___ Kevin Grover, Superintendent             ___ Mitch Erickson, Student Representative                        

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

1. Approve agenda as presented.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Open Forum

1. Elk's Student's of the Month:  Nora Sullivan and Emma Saxton

2. Public Open Forum

Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular and special school board meetings on December 19, 2022, December 28, 2022 and January 19, 2023.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $1,310,506.12.

3. Approve payroll in the amount of $418,684.49 for pay periods December 30, 2022 and January 13, 2023.

4. Accept resignation of Stephanie Hagen, Paraprofessional, effective December 22, 2022.

5. Approve hire of Christie Ford as a Paraprofessional effective January 5, 2023.

6. Approve hire of Josh Simon as Paraprofessional effective January 5, 2023.

7. Approve the hire of Phil Talmage as Head Baseball coach for the 2022-2023 season.

8. Approve the hire of Will Awe as Assistant Baseball coach for the 2022-2023 season.

9. Approve the hire of Jeff Kerry as Head Softball coach for the 2022-2023 season.

10. Approve the hire of Casey Meyer as Assistant Softball coach for the 2022-2023 season.

11. Approve the hire of John Sandberg as Head Boy's Track coach for the 2022-2023 season.

12. Approve the hire of Jen Erickson as Assistant Boy's Track coach for the 2022-2023 season.

13. Approve the hire of Sheryl Hendrickson as Girl's Head Track coach for the 2022-2023 season.

14. Approve the hire of Aleisha Hendrickson as Assistant Girl's Track coach for the 2022-2023 season.

15. Approve the hire of Tony Casareto as Head Golf coach for the 2022-2023 season.

16. Approve the hire of Charlie Anderson as Assistant Golf coach for the 2022-2023 season.

17. Second reading of School Board Policy 404 - Employment Background Checks

18. Second reading of School Board Policy 406 - Consent to Release Data Form

19. Second reading of School Board Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy

20. Second reading of School Board Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence

21. Second reading of School Board Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment

22. Second reading of School Board Policy 416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing Form

23. Second reading of School Board Policy 506 - Student Discipline

24. Second reading of School Board Policy 522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy

25. Second reading of School Board Policy 614 - School District Testing Plan and Procedure

26. Second reading of School Board Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy

27. Approve contract with SMS for payroll contract services.

28. Accept Stop Arm Grant through the MN Department of Public Safety.

29. Approve early retirement incentive request from Tony Casareto.

30. Approve CIS contract with Minnesota North Colleges for the 2022-2023 school year.

31. Approve the Districts Safe Learning Plan.

Action Items

1. A. Improving systems and structures to create a culture where all are welcome and supported.

1.a. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.b. Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion Carried / Failed.

1.c. Approve Application for Cooperative Sponsorship with Cornerstone Christian School, Emo, Ontario for Girls Track and Field, Boys Track and Field, and Softball.

2. C.  Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community. 

2.a. Discussion with possible action on summer facility use of Bronco Arena.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

3. D.  Increasing family and community engagement in student learning and school experiences through improved communication and collaboration.

3.a. Approve School Resource Office (SRO) position with City of International Falls for the 2023-2024 school year.  Contract cost $62,000.

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Mitch Erickson, Student Representative

2. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

3. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

4. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

5. Beth Slatinski, Community Education Director

6. Committee Reports:

6.a. Community Education Advisory Board

6.b. Recreation Commission

Adjournment

1. Motion by __, second by __ to adjourn meeting at ___ p.m.  Motion carried / failed.