September 28, 2026 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 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of hire of Samantha McIntyre for the Paraprofessional (LLC) position at a rate of $20.72/hour effective September 21, 2026.

4.3. Approval of hire of Brady Peterson for the Paraprofessional (NSE) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 21, 2026. 

4.4. Approval of hire of Kathleen Martz for the Paraprofessional (PES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 23, 2026.

4.5. Approval of hire of Alexandra Flannigan for the Paraprofessional (PES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 29, 2026.

4.6. Approval of hire of Teresa Knaffla for the Wolverine Care Staff position at a rate of $15.00/hour effective September 29, 2026. 

4.7. Approval of additional duties for the following RRHS staff for the 2026-2027 school year: (After School Supervision, $3,026 each) Ethan Stachovich, Abby Warner, Emily Heitke, Misty Elliott, Sean Streier, Paul Brainard; (Cafeteria Supervision, $3,026 each) Stephanie Stefanich, Aimee Krebs, Terri Kowalski, Mike Kowalski, Kyle Hammer, Tara Fierke, Steph Lutzka, Betty Parker, Tara Peshel, Dawn Savela, Paul Brainard, Elisa Boe, Troy Caddy, Jill Oja, Evan Friedlieb; (Before School Supervision, $3,026) Lindsay Engel, Brandon Borich, Don Galloway, August Galloway.

4.8. Approval of additional duty of Wolverine Care Staff for Michalina Littler at a rate of $15.00/hour effective September 29, 2026.

4.9. Approval of volunteer coaches for the 2026-2027 school year: (Archery) Matt Luoma
Jennifer Soyring, Benjamin Dall, Justine Herberg, Matthew Herberg; (Cross Country) Emily Bruun.

4.10. Approval of transfer of Paraprofessional Allison Polacec from the Rock Ridge Life & Learning Center to North Star at a rate of $19.97/hour effective August 17, 2026. 

4.11. Correction of start date for Paraprofessional BreeAnna Scinto from September 2, 2026 to September 1, 2026. 

4.12. Correction of start date for Paraprofessional Cassondra Weber from September 8, 2026 to August 31, 2026. 

4.13. Correction of start date for Indigenous Education Elementary Coordinator, Darlene Johnson, from September 15, 2026 to September 17, 2026. The position title also changed from Advisor to Coordinator.

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Petra Benz from the Paraprofessional position effective September 1, 2026. 

4.15. Acceptance of resignation of Kara Starkovich from the Paraprofessional position effective September 29, 2026.

4.16. Acceptance of resignation of Adam Nori from the Student Support position effective September 30, 2026.

4.17. Approval of lane change for Nina Sporich from Step 8 MA to Step 8 MA+10 effective September 9, 2026. 

4.18. Acceptance and appreciation of a grant in the amount of $12,449 from CommunityGiving on behalf of the Rock Ridge Education Fund of Virginia Community Foundation to provide educational opportunities for students of ISD 2909.

4.19. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of school supplies from St. Marks Lutheran Church to help meet the needs of students at Laurentian Elementary.

4.20. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of school supplies from United in Christ Lutheran Church to help meet the needs of students at Laurentian Elementary.

5. Reports:

5.1. Update on City of Eveleth plans for former school site in Eveleth.

5.2. Rock Ridge Life & Learning Center update.

5.3. Update on PSEO and College in the Schools.

5.4. Superintendent.

5.5. Update from School Board Activities Committee.

5.6. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of proposed 26 Pay 27 levy.

6.2. Consider approval of meeting date of December 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM to conduct the Truth in Taxation meeting.

6.3. Consider submitting a nomination to be placed on the ballot for one of the eleven upcoming vacancies on the RAMS Board of Directors. 

6.4. Consider approval of the Early Childhood Initiative 2026-2028 Subcontract Agreement between Northland Foundation and ISD 2909.

6.5. Consider approval of the Northeastern Minnesota Family, Friend, and Neighbor Child Care Provider Outreach and Support Initiative 2026-2027, a subcontract agreement between Northland Foundation and ISD 2909.

7. Teacher staffing 26-27.

8. Meeting Announcements:

8.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Wolverine Way, Virginia, MN.

9. Adjournment.