January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR and ORGANIZATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1. Call to Order of Organizational and Regular Meeting and roll call of Board Member attendance

1.1. Consider Approval of agenda

1.2. School Board reorganization

1.2.1. Select Chair

1.2.2. Select Vice-Chair

1.2.3. Select Clerk

1.2.4. Select Treasurer

1.3. Consider Committee Appointments for 2024

1.3.1. Activities Committee (2 Members)

1.3.2. Finance and Facilities (2 Members)

1.3.3. World's Best Workforce (2 Members)

1.3.4. Negotiations Committee (2 Members for Ed MN, AFSCME, and Administration)

1.3.5. Meet and Confer (2 Members)

1.3.6. RAMS and ALI(1 Member)

1.3.7. IASC (1 Member and Alternate)

1.3.8. MN State High School League (1 Member)

1.3.9. Legislative Liaison (1 Member)

1.3.10. Community Library Board (2 Members)

1.3.11. Community Education Advisory Council (1 Member and Alternate)

1.4. Designations

1.4.1. Consider Posting places for Meeting Dates and Special Meetings
 

1.4.2. Consider the Regular Board Meeting Schedule

1.4.2.1. Consider Committee Meetings

1.4.3. Authority for Electronic Transfer of Funds

1.4.4. Designate Official District Depositories

1.4.4.1. Park State Bank

1.4.4.2. MSDLA Fund Plus

1.4.4.3. PMA/MN Trust

1.4.4.4. Associated Trust

1.4.4.5. Wells Fargo Trust

1.4.5. Designate Official School District Publication

1.4.5.1. Scenic Range News Forum

1.4.6. Designate Legal Firms authorization of Superintendent to engage as necessary

1.4.6.1. Colosimo, Patchin, and Brunfelt LTD

1.4.6.2. Ratwick, Rosak, and Maloney P.A.

1.4.6.3. Knutson, Flynn, Deans P.A.

1.4.7. Consider Mileage Reimbursement Rate

1.4.8. Consider School Board Salaries and Benefits

1.4.9. Designate Dr. Rae Villebrun, Superintendent, and Kara Lundin, Business Manager, as a signers for all accounts at Park State Bank

1.4.10. Consider Temporary use of Current Facsimile Signatures if Chair and Clerk Change
 

1.5. Approval of Minutes

1.6. Public Comments
Gina Cline

1.7. Consent Agenda

1.7.1. 2023-2024 Seniority Lists: Teacher, Principal, Non-Certified

1.7.2. Consider Approval of the Mission Statement:
Committed to high-quality education in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment building a foundation for lifelong learning.

1.7.3. Consider Approval of Vision Statement:
Provide a safe environment where students can thrive and fulfill their potential.

1.7.4. Consider Approval of Resignation for Justin Rudeen, Paraprofessional and Junior High Boys' Basketball Coach

1.7.5. Consider Approval of December 2023 Treasurer's Report

1.7.6. Consider Approval of the Check Register

1.7.7. Consider Approval of Marissa Foss-Kluck

1.7.8. Consider Approval of Nicholas Hayes, JH BB Coach

1.7.9. Consider Approval of Leave of Absence for Employee A

1.8. Reports to the School Board

1.8.1. Superintendent Report

1.8.2. Principal Report

1.8.3. Board Development/Committee Reports

1.9. New Business

1.9.1. Superintendent Evaluation

1.9.2. Request Approval of Annual 403-B Elections Notice

1.9.3. Consider approval of the 2023-2025 Contract with Nashwauk-Keewatin Local #1444

1.9.4. First Reading of Policy 466-Pay Rates for Activities

1.9.5. Consider Approval of Request for Payment

1.10. Old Business

1.10.1. Board Comments

1.10.1.1. Upcoming Meetings:
January 12 and 13 MSBA Conference in Minneapolis
January 26 RAMS
February 7 IASC Board of Directors
February 13 Regular Board meeting
 

1.10.2. Acknowledge Donation:
Pengilly Booster Club-$1000 to the Student Council to help cover the cost of transportation to the T-wolves game

1.11. Adjourn