September 25, 2023 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 September 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of additional duty for the 2023-2024 school year for the following staff at Rock Ridge High School: Lunch Supervision Full Year (stipend of $2,866 each) - Sean Streier, Troy Caddy, Dan Berry, Aimee Krebs, Paul Brainerd, Dawn Savela, Stephanie Stefanich, Tara Peshel, Amber King, Mike Kowalski. Lunch Supervision Half Year (stipend of $1,433 each) - Tim Kulik, Jill Clennon, Jennifer Nettleton.

4.3. Approval of Cafeteria/Noon Duty Supervision duty for Kim Plesha with a stipend of $2,866 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.4. Approval of Morning & After School Supervision (NSE) duty for Olivia Engebretsen with a stipend of $2,866 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.5. Approval of Crossing Guard Supervisor (NSE) duty for Sarah Thyen with a stipend of $955 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.6. Approval of hire of Jill Clennon for the Co-Senior Class Advisor position with a stipend of $716.50 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.7. Approval of hire of Matt Krage for the Co-Senior Class Advisor position with a stipend of $716.50 for the 2023-2024 school year.

4.8. Approval of hire of Taryn Greiner for the Junior High Volleyball Coach position with a stipend of $3,105 effective September 8, 2023.

4.9. Approval of hire of Bretta Albrecht for the Media Aide position (RRHS) at a rate of $20.50/hour effective September 18, 2023.

4.10. Approval of hire of 7th Grade Football Coaches with a prorated salary of $1,035 each effective September 18, 2023: Greg Powell, Drew Aho, Timothy Kulik.

4.11. Approval of transfer of Amanda Wenneson from North Star to Laurentian Paraprofessional position (#987) at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 19, 2023.

4.12. Approval of hire of Tracy Sumner for the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position (LES) at a rate of $14.00/hour effective September 20, 2023.

4.13. Approval of hire of Jonnie Rewertz for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 20, 2023.

4.14. Approval of hire of Bethany Nygaard for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 25, 2023.

4.15. Approval of hire of Kristen Dahl for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective September 25, 2023.

4.16. Approval of hire of Jack Gritzmacher for the Assistant Fall Play Director position with a stipend of $1,672 effective September 26, 2023.

4.17. Approval of hire of Brittney Hunter for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective October 2, 2023.

4.18. Approval of hire of Drew Aho for the Long Term Substitute Teacher position (NSE) with a salary of $45,085 (prorated from start date) effective date TBD based on classroom teacher's start of maternity leave.

4.19. Approval of hire of Jayne Talo as the Assistant Speech Coach position with a stipend of $2,000 effective December 1, 2023.

4.20. Acceptance of resignation of Jennifer Rebholz from the Paraprofessional position effective September 15, 2023.

4.21. Acceptance of resignation of Stephanie Hurley from the Paraprofessional position effective September 22, 2023.

4.22. Acceptance of resignation of Karen Trimble from the Casual Bus Driver position effective September 30, 2023.

4.23. Approval of correction to the start date of Dawson Varda as a PT Bus Driver from September 14, 2023 to September 11, 2023.

4.24. Approval of lane change for Meggie Schroeder from MA+10 to MA+18 effective September 8, 2023.

4.25. Approval of lane change for Elisa Boe from BA to MA effective September 21, 2023.

4.26. Approval of overnight trips for Cassandra Hainey, Samantha Papenfuss-Krage along with CORE students:
1. October 17-18, 2023: Prevention Program Sharing Conference. This is a statewide conference focused on substance prevention. Samantha Papenfuss Krage and Cassandra Hainey are presenting along with CORE students. When not presenting, student presenters will attend breakout sessions. This is an excellent real-world opportunity for students to present to professionals and to experience a conference as attendees. The cost of attendance is covered by the PCN grant. 

2. November 16-17, 2023: Youth Leadership Academy. This is a statewide youth leadership training specifically for the 9 Positive Community Norms communities across Minnesota. Students will attend breakout sessions centered around youth leadership and hear from keynote speaker Craig Hillier. This is the perfect chance for Rock Ridge students to meet and work with students across Minnesota who are also doing prevention work. The cost of attendance is covered by the PCN grant.

4.27. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of school supplies from United in Christ Lutheran Church for students who are in need at Laurentian Elementary.

5. Reports:

5.1. Do-Bid Auction for Gilbert School dates/timeline update:

Gilbert Schools Do-Bid Auction
Dates are subject to change
September 25 - 28
Items to be included in the auction get stickered, photos taken, etc.

October 5/6
Auction will be online through Oct. 17 - 18.

October 19 - 20
Pick-up items purchased at the Gilbert Schools Campus.

5.2. Treasurer's Report.

5.3. North Star Elementary Principal's Report.

5.4. Superintendent.

6. Policies: First Reading.

6.1. 504 Student Dress and Appearance.

6.2. 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records.

6.3. 520 Student Surveys.

7. Policies - Third Reading:

7.1. 102 Equal Educational Opportunity

7.2. 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School.

7.3. 419 Tobacco-Free Environment.

7.4. 424 License Status.

7.5. 425 Staff Development.

7.6. 506 Student Discipline.

7.7. 507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint.

7.8. 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students.

7.9. 513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design.

7.10. 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy.

7.11. 516.5 Overdose Medication (New).

7.12. 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.

7.13. 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams.

7.14. 534 School Meals Policy.

7.15. 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals.

7.16. 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day.

7.17. 603 Curriculum Development.

7.18. 604 Instructional Curriculum.

7.19. 613 Graduation Requirements.

7.20. 616 School District System Accountability.

7.21. 618 Assessment of Student Achievement.

7.22. 620 Credit for Learning.

7.23. 621 Literacy and the READ Act (New).

7.24. 624 Online Instruction (New).

7.25. 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students.

7.26. 709 Student Transportation Safety Policy.

7.27. 806 Crisis Management Policy.

8. Administration Items:

8.1. Consider approval of quote of (1) Anatomage Table Convertible for $115,635.00.

8.2. Consider approval of Eveleth High School 3D Scanning Proposal by John Saaristo, Fulcrum Visions LLC.

8.3. Consider approval of MOU between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Arrowhead Head Start (AEOA) from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

8.4. Consider approval of agreement between International Falls Public Schools and Rock Ridge Public Schools for services of Tom Vollom, Ojibwe instructor, for fall semester.

8.5. Consider proposing a legislative resolution to the Delegate Assembly for the upcoming legislative session. 

8.6. Consider approval of the Preliminary 2023 Payable 2024 Levy at Maximum.

8.7. Consider approval of the James Madison Lease Agreement FY24-25 between Rock Ridge Public Schools and Northland Joint Powers.

9. Meeting Announcements:

9.1. The Curriculum Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM at RRHS - Bezek Career Center. 

9.2. The next regular meeting is Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

10. Adjournment.