June 13, 2024 at 5:45 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 May 9, 2024 Policy Committee Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of May 9, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.C. Minutes of May 23, 2024 Work Session

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

VII.E. Personnel

VII.E.1. Tammie Arnt, resignation effective June 6, 2024, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.2. Elizabeth Budahn, resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year, as Vocal Music Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School and North Branch Area High School

VII.E.3. Annetta Dickman, resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year, as English/Language Arts Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.4. Paul Johnson, resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year, as JROTC Instructor at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.5. Brittney Kemi, resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.6. Lorri Peterson, resignation effective June 6, 2024, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.7. Sophia Houle, leave request from approximately September 7, 2024, through December 1, 2024, as Community Education Early Childhood Instructor at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.8. Patrick Tepoorten, leave request May 21, 2024 through June 30, 2024, as Community Relations Coordinator/Grant Writer at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.9. Ramona Wideen, extension of leave request effective June 10, 2024 through July 17, 2024, as Lead Custodian at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.10. Kristin Mayne, end of one-year contract effective June 7, 2024, as Tier 1 and Tier 2 FACS/Work Based Learning Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.11. Britta Anderson, MS, Step 3, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Speech Language Pathologist at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.12. Lily Anderson, BS, Step 4, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.13. Michele Anderson, MA, Step 17, one-year contract for 2024-25 for a Tier 1 License, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.14. Natalie Bristol, MA, Step 2, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.15. Andrea DeSmet, BS, Step 13, change from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.16. Allison Glenna, BS, Step 1, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.17. Jon Griffith, BS, Step 1, one-year contract for 2024-25 for a Tier 1 License, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.18. Raedean Halverson, BS, Step 5, one-year contract for 2024-25 for a Tier 1 License, as Math Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.19. Jules Horsfall, BS, Step 1, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Social Studies Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.20. Charles Linder, BA, Step 3, one-year contract for 2024-25 for a Tier 1 License, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.21. Emily Miller, BA, Step 2, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Math Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.22. Whitney Murphy, BS, Step 4, one-year contract for 2024-25 for a Tier 2 License, as SPED Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.23. Rebekah Towns, BA, Step 1, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, as Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.24. Nancy Hackler, employment effective April 30, 2024, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.25. Leah Kent, employment effective May 20, 2024, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.26. Cynthia Scheele, position change effective June 10, 2024, from School Age Care Senior Adult Assistant to Youth Connections Program Manager at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.27. Tonia Mattson, termination effective June 6, 2024, as SPED Assistant and Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.28. Separation Agreement and Acceptance of Resignation

VII.F. Contract Between Independent School District No. 138, North Branch and Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc. (TSA) beginning July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 for the Employment of Jennifer Hesli, School Support Specialist

VII.G. Policies

VII.G.1. Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student (No MSBA changes)

VII.G.2. Policy 212 - School Board Member Development (MSBA changes in Legal References)

VII.G.3. Policy 213 - School Board Committees (No MSBA changes)

VII.G.4. Policy 214 - Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members (MSBA changes)

VII.H. 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 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity (MSBA changes)

IX.A.2. Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy (Annual Review, MSBA changes)

IX.A.3. Policy 616 - School District System Accountability (Annual Review; MSBA changes)

X. New Business

X.A. 2023-24 School Goals and Q Comp Report

X.B. Consider Revisions to the 2023-24 Budget and Adoption of 2024-25 Budget

X.C. Consider Approval of the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan

X.D. Consider Student Fees for 2024-25

X.E. Consider Resolution Approving Long-term Facility Maintenance Program Budget and Authorizing the Inclusion of a Proportionate Share of those Projects in the District's Application for Fiscal Year 2026 Long-term Facility Maintenance Revenue

X.F. Consider Lease and Premises Use Agreement Between St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) and Independent School District No. 138 Commencing on July 1, 2024 and Ending on June 30, 2025

X.G. Consider Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy

X.H. Consider Resolution Establishing Procedures for the Counting of Write-in Votes for School Board Elections

X.I. Consider Resolution Certifying the Population Estimate for the 2024 Payable 2025 Levy of Independent School District #138

X.J. Consider Renewal of Membership in Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) $11,293.00

X.K. Consider Renewal of Membership in Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) for 2024-25 - $2,500.00

X.L. Consider Renewal of Membership in Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) for 2024-25 - $4,000.00

X.M. Consider Request to Bid for Garbage Services

X.N. Consider Request to Bid for Fuel and Gasoline

X.O. Consider Lead in Water Management Plan

X.P. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

X.P.1. Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy

X.P.2. Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials (Minor MSBA changes)

XI. Addendum

XII. Information

XIII. Board Requests

XIV. Committee Reports

XV. Dates to Remember

XV.A. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Negotiations Committee Meeting, 3:30 pm; North Branch Area Education Center

XV.B. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, NBSSA Negotiations Session, 4:00 pm, North Branch Area Education Center

XV.C. Thursday, July 11, 2024, Policy Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Conference Room, B122

XV.D. Thursday, July 11, 2024, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, Room C120

XVI. Adjournment