August 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Superintendent’s Report

VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VII. Approval of Consent Items

VII.A. Minutes of July 14, 2022 Policy Committee Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of July 14, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VII.D. Personnel

VII.D.1. Lonnie, Tschappat, retirement effective July 15, 2022, as Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.D.2. Linda Behrendt, retirement effective July 28, 2022, as Early Childhood Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.3. Sophia Kneen, resignation effective June 10, 2022, as Health Office Clerk at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.4. Britnie Anderson, resignation effective July 11, 2022, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.5. Allysha Ness, resignation effective July 22, 2022, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.6. Carol Skiba, resignation effective August 31, 2022, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.7. Sarah Izzo, request to be released from her contract for the upcoming 2022-23 school year, contingent upon the district hiring a suitable replacement, as Elementary Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center.  Contract release granted.

VII.D.8. Becky Muyres, request to be released from her contract for the upcoming 2022-23 school year, contingent upon the district hiring a suitable replacement, as Math Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.9. Ramona Wideen, leave request effective August 30, 2022 through October 16, 2022, as Lead Custodian at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.D.10. Kristi Johnson, leave request effective September 8, 2022 through November 23, 2022, as Community Education Early Childhood Instructor

VII.D.11. Vicki Kristo, BS, Step 4, employment for the 2022-23 school year only, as SPED Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.D.12. Erik Lien, MS+60, Step 17, employment effective the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, as Social Studies Teacher at Norse Area Learning Center and Distance Learning Academy

VII.D.13. Stephanie Mohs, MA+45, Step 12, employment for the 2022-23 school year only, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.D.14. Elizabeth Sandberg, BS, Step 6, employment effective the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.D.15. Katherine Pell, employment effective August 4, 2022, as Lead Secretary at Sunrise River Elementary

VII.D.16. Ashley Klofstad, hired as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant, North Branch Area Education Center, effective beginning with the 2022-23 school year, in addition to current position

VII.D.17. Katerina Nagle, hired as Early Childhood Assistant, North Branch Area Education Center, effective beginning with the 2022-23 school year, in addition to current position

VII.D.18. Jolene Schulte, position change effective at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, from Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center to Early Childhood Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.D.19. Tessa Strain-Moritz, MS, Step 10, change from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE effective with the 2022-23 school year, as English/Language Arts Teacher at Norse Area Learning Center and Distance Learning Academy

VII.D.20. 2022-23 Extra Curricular Fall Coach Positions

VII.D.20.a. Norm Nagel, Class 2, Step 4, as Head Coach for Cross Country

VII.D.20.b. Nita Worthley, Class 4, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Cross Country

VII.D.20.c. Josh Kopp, Class 2, Step 5, as Head Coach for Girls Soccer

VII.D.20.d. Sherri Keller, Class 4, Step 8, as Assistant Coach for Girls Soccer

VII.D.20.e. Chad Johnson, Class 2, Step 10, as Head Coach for Boys Soccer

VII.D.20.f. Joel Santjer, Class 3, Step 7, as Head Coach for Girls Tennis

VII.D.20.g. Kathy Crudo, Class 5, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Tennis

VII.D.20.h. Justin Voss, Class 1, Step 5, as Head Coach for Football

VII.D.20.i. Dan Johnson, Class 3, Step 8, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.20.j. Kyle Kahl, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.20.k. Brent Lundgren, Class 3, Step 9, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.20.l. Ian McWilliams, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.20.m. Mason Niederkorn, Class 3, Step 6, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.20.n. Andrew Timmer, Class 3, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Football

VII.D.20.o. Mike Selbitschka, Class 1, Step 10, as Head Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.20.p. Grace Benda, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.20.q. Madison Hadrava, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.20.r. Tammi Minke, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball

VII.D.20.s. Alexis Sheehan, Class 6, Step 2, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VII.D.20.t. Jim VanEerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Middle School Volleyball Coach

VII.D.20.u. Parker Johnson, Class 6, Step 4, as Middle School Boys Soccer Coach

VII.D.20.v. Ryan Minke, Class 9, Step 10, as Weightroom Supervisor (Fall Season)

VII.D.20.w. Norm Nagel, Class 9, Step 10, as Weightroom Supervisor (Fall Season)

VII.E. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

VIII. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

IX. Old Business

IX.A. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies

IX.A.1. Policy 206-NB - Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations (MSBA changes)

IX.A.2. Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student (MSBA changes)

IX.A.3. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (MSBA changes)

IX.A.4. Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships (MSBA changes)

IX.A.5. Policy 519 - Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies (MSBA changes)

IX.A.6. Policy 532 - Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds (MSBA changes)

X. New Business

X.A. Consider Resolution of Health and Safety Measures for the 2022-23 School Year

X.B. Consider Family Satisfaction DRAFT Survey

X.C. Consider Changing the Adult Lunch Price from $4.40 to $4.95 in Accordance with the Minimum Price Requirement Announcement from MDE

X.D. Ratify Contract Between the North Branch Support Staff Association and North Branch Independent School District Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30,
2024

X.E. Consider Renewal of Membership in Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) - $2,500.00

X.F. Consider Renewal of Membership in Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) for 2022-23 - $4,011.00

X.G. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

X.G.1. Policy 503-NB - Attendance Policy

X.G.2. Policy 524-NB - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy

XI. Addendum

XII. Information

XII.A. Board & Administrator August 2022 Issue

XIII. Board Requests

XIV. Committee Reports

XV. Dates to Remember

XV.A. Thursday, August 25, 2022, Special School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, Room C120

XV.B. Thursday, September 8, 2022, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, Room C120

XV.C. Monday, September 19, 2022, Negotiations Committee Meeting, 4:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center

XV.D. Monday, September 19, 2022, Principal Negotiation Session, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center

XV.E. Thursday, September 22, 2022, School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, C120

XVI. Adjournment