October 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

4. Consent Agenda:

4.1. Approval of the September 27, 2021 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of the September 27, 2021 working session minutes.

4.3. Payment of the bills.

4.4. Approval of hire of Marissa Mason for the Indian Education Elementary Advisor position (Roosevelt, Parkview, Nelle Shean & Franklin) at a rate of $17.00/hour effective October 11, 2021.

4.5. Approval of hire of Kimberly Mattila for the Para Educator position (Parkview) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 11, 2021. 

4.6. Approval of hire of Carrie Erickson for the Para Educator position (VHS) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 11, 2021. 

4.7. Approval of hire of Sarah Randall for the Para Educator position (Parkview) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 5, 2021. 

4.8. Approval of hire of Karee Sersha for the Para Educator position (Parkview) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 5, 2021. 

4.9. Approval of hire of Harley Alby for the the ECFE Teacher position (Parkview) at a rate of $29.89/hour effective October 25, 2021 pending Tier I Teacher License approval. 

4.10. Approval of hire of Jack Gritzmacher for the Junior High Speech Coach position effective December 1, 2021. 

4.11. Approval of Fall 2021 volunteer coaches: Michelle Babich (Dance), Christopher Surface (Volleyball), Logan Bialke (Tennis), Katie Schultzenberg (EGHS Weight Room Supervisor), David Lang (EGHS Weight Room Supervisor), and Christina Lang (EGHS Weight Room Supervisor).

4.12. Approval of the proposed 2021-22 Extracurricular positions for the Eveleth and Gilbert campuses per attached spreadsheet.

4.13. Approval of the proposed 2021-22 Extracurricular positions for the Virginia campus per attached spreadsheet.

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Matthew Krage from the VHS Music Director/Musical Producer position effective September 14, 2021.

4.15. Approval to rescind the offer of employment to Tailor Scovill effective September 28, 2021.

4.16. Approval of credit change for Elizabeth Niemi from BA to BA+20 due to an omission of previously approved credits. 

4.17. Approval of grant request to the Virginia Community Education Foundation in the amount of $240.00 for College Knowledge Month gift card drawings. 

4.18. Acceptance of donation to Nelle Shean Elementary from Lenny and Alix Birk on behalf of their grandson in the amount of $100.00 to be used for the 5th grade field trip to Hawk Ridge.

4.19. Acceptance of donation from the EG Bears PTA to the Nelle Shean Activity account in the amount of $500.00 to the 5th grade for the Hawk Ridge Field Trip.

4.20. Acceptance of donation of one case of youth-sized reusable masks from Cook County Health Services. These masks are of a smaller size and will be shared with Franklin Elementary, Parkview Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary.

4.21. Acceptance of donation of school supplies from Brandie's Little Bears Learning Center to be used by the students of Franklin Elementary.

5. Reports:

5.1. Indian Education Program update.

5.2. Franklin/EGHS Principal's Report.

5.3. COVID-related expenses.

5.4. Debt Levy Verification for Taxes Payable 2022.

5.5. Superintendent.

5.5.1. Brief construction update.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of additional job assignment for Willie Spelts as the School Business Coordinator effective October 18, 2021. 

6.2. Consider approval of the proposed MOU for Rock Ridge traveling teachers.

6.3. Consider amending the District COVID plan to not require masks for any students under two years of age, which is the recommendation from the Minnesota Department of Health.

6.4. Consider approval of the MOU between Bois Forte Health and Human Services and Rock Ridge Public Schools.

6.5. Consider approval of work agreements for the following: Andrea Lintula, Salary and Benefits for the Controller, 2020-21: $64,000 and 2021-22: $64,000; Spencer Aune, Business Manager, 2020-21: $138,313 and 2021-22: $138,313; Mike Hoag, Supervisor of Maintenance/Custodians 2021-22: $73,500; Sandy Viger, Salary and Benefits for the Bookkeeping Assistant to the Business Manager, 2020-21: $60,000 and 2021-22: $60,000; and Stacie Lamppa, Superintendent's Secretary, 2020-21: $56,993 and 2021-22: $56,993.

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular board meeting will be Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at the VHS Goodman Auditorium, 411 5th Ave S, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.