July 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM - Regular Meeting

Description:  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to call the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Arnhalt       ____________
Ernst          ____________
Hasbargen ____________
Johnson     ____________
Mikkelson  ____________
Neppl         ____________ 
Roberts      ____________

Ex-officio members:
Boesen  ___________
Spear     ___________

Description:  Administration recommends to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Motion is needed to approve the consent agenda.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

Description:  Administration recommends increasing substitute pay for the following: 
Teacher sub from $150 per day to __________ per day. Para sub pay from $15.07 per hour to $17.50 per hour, and Food Service sub pay from $14.61 per hour to $16.50 per hour.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion is needed to accept donations received this past month.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion to approve the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Resolution which consists of the LTFM Ten-Year Revenue Projection, Ten-Year Expenditure Application, and Statement of Assurances as well as authorization for submission of the Plan to MDE. 

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Enclosed is information on the renewal for property/liability insurance with MIST (Minnesota Insurance Scholastic Trust). Motion is needed to accept the insurance proposal at a premium of $91,606.60 for 2024-2025. (Last year's premium was $71,046.53).

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion is needed to authorize bank signers for the contingent account at BMO Bank.

Authorized check signers are: Kim Willemsen, Accounting Clerk and Dessica Komestakes, Business Manager. Removing Courtney Diestler, Administrative Assistant

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion is needed to advertise for bids on dairy products and fuel (gas & diesel) for the 2024/2025 school year. 

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Enclosed is a copy of the invoice from MSBA for $7,222.00 for the 2024/2025 fiscal year broken down as follows: ISD Membership $3,772.00, BoardBook Subscription $2,700.00, Policy Services Subscription $750.00. Last year's invoice was $6,545.00

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion to renew membership in the Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) at a cost of $1757.00 which is based on pupil units and includes a legislative fee. Last year the fee was $1,759.00

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Enclosed is a copy of the 2024-2025 contract at a cost of $3409.75 which includes a $1,400 base fee, $1,000 facilities maintenance fee, and a $1,009.75 student fee. Last year's cost was $3,479.75

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion to approve the following contracted service agreements:

• Breckenridge Public Schools and Lakes Country Service Cooperative for Early Child Support Services
• Breckenridge Public Schools and MSCTC eCampus in the High School (PSEO)
• Breckenridge Public Schools and True North Consulting Firm

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  The Negotiations Committee has met with the MSEA group (Paraprofessionals, Food Service & Clerical Staff) and a tentative agreement has been reached regarding the contract for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026.  A summary of the settlement agreement is attached.  The complete MSEA master agreement is on file at the District Office.

• Total Package Increase 12.90%
• Additional 4% salary increase for 2025-2026 school year
• Elimination of Lane A11 and rearranged steps to 1 thru 6 adding longevity increases starting at year 7 of service. 
• Health Insurance premium yearly increase from $5344.80 to $6600.00 

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion to approve tuition payment of $2,500 for Superintendent Sullivan to attend the Education Policy Fellowship in Washington DC. Superintendent Sullivan was selected to attend this fellowship as a representative of Breckenridge Public Schools.

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Motion to approve dissolution of current co-op with Wahpeton and approve co-op application with Wahpeton and Hankinson

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Enclosed is a copy of the proposed fee schedule for 2024/2025. Last year's information is included on the document. 

Motion   ______________
Second ______________
Vote      ______________

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Description:  Enclosed for first reading is Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance
 

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Description:  Action Adjourned at __________________
Motion  ______________
Second______________
Vote     ______________ 
NOTES:
Regular meeting: 
Regular meeting: 
New radio ads are needed for KBMW-be thinking about what you want to record! 
Staff Development:  2023- TH, Sep 28th-Ty; TH, Oct 26th-Justin; TH, Nov 30th-??; TH, Dec 21st-??; 2024- TH, Jan 25th-Marc; TH, Feb 15th-Clayton; TH, Mar 28th-Brett; TH, Apr 25th-Steve; TH, May-Shawn - SD meets @ 7:30 AM @ BES #233 - please switch with someone if you cannot attend your assigned date
VISION STATEMENT:  Breckenridge Pride ... Inspiring to Excel!
MISSION STATEMENT:  We are devoted to providing personalized learning through challenging, relevant and dynamic experiences in a safe environment where mutual respect is fostered and innovative builders of the future are developed.