March 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order at __:__ P.M.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance

1.B. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde

Student (non-voting) Representative: Talisha Hamann

 

1.C. Administration, Department Heads: Kevin Ricke, Leah Hasson, Stacey Warne

2. Visitor Comments

2.A. Listening Session

Description: 

All speakers are asked to complete the listening session with a Sign-in Card including as much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one is available. The Sign-in Cards are at the table by the entrance door, and anyone who has not called in or emailed the Superintendent, in advance, may complete them now. Please include all requested information on the Sign-in Card so administration can provide follow-up as needed.

This is an opportunity for the Board to listen, the Board will not engage in dialogue. As a general rule, the Board will not comment on or respond to any comments made by speakers. Please do not include names of Badger Community School employees or representatives, their title, or location in your remarks for your own legal protection and the legal rights of staff.

Each speaker will have five (5) minutes to speak; speakers may not roll their time to another speaker. Speakers will be timed and are asked to complete their comments in this time frame. Board members may ask questions if needed.  Please begin your presentation by stating your name and topic only.

In the spirit of fairness to all participants, we request that you respect the format above. Thank you for taking the time tonight to attend this meeting and share your concerns and suggestions.

3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators

4. Approval of Agenda

4.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Monday, March 13, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

 

5. Minutes

5.A. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, February 13, 2023 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
 

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Pay Bills: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the payment of bills check #62672 through check #62731 for a total of $85,495.86 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated March 3, 2023 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

7. Communications

7.A. Building and Grounds Report: Striker Hasson

7.B. Review of 2023 Special Election Timelines.  Please see attachment

Description:

There are some calendar dates approaching to be aware of exploring voter-approved boiler replacement (IAQ or HVAC projects) and other betterments to the school in the future.

Exploring summer of 2024 project: May 26, 2023 would be the 74 day prior-to-election advance notice requirement to adopt a resolution calling for special election vote to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Exploring summer of 2024 project: August 25, 2023 would be the 74-days prior-to-election advance notice requirement to adopt a resolution calling for election vote to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Summer of 2025 project: December 1, 2023 would be the 74 day prior-to-election advance notice requirement to adopt a resolution calling for election vote to be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. 
 

7.C. Opioid overdoses are an increasing concern across the nation. In response, MSBA collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to create a model policy to assist schools that may have or are considering overdose medication availability.

New Model Policy 516.5 (Overdose Medication) offers guidance and support for Minnesota schools that choose to obtain, administer, and store Naloxone (Narcan), a medication “designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes.”

No board action is requested tonight – informational tonight; however, in light of a recommended three-meeting approval process for this type of policy, the Board may wish to begin the review process as early as April.

7.D. National School Social Worker Week March 6-10

Each year during the first full week of March Badger Community School acknowledges and recognizes our own John Lee during National School Social Work Week to show our appreciation for his valuable work helping our students strive toward academic and life success.

7.E. Congratulations to Badger’s Gretchen Lee advancing to semifinalist level for the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.  Mrs. Lee has been awarded an invitation to the 59th Annual Minnesota Teacher of the Year Recognition Banquet to be held Sunday, May 7 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Semifinalist means the group of nominees statewide has been narrowed to the top thirty-three (33) teachers.

In late March there will be an announcement about which teachers statewide are still in contention for the final selection round.  If it is announced that Gretchen Lee is one of the ten (10) finalists, she would need to arrive in St. Paul earlier (Friday night and Saturday) to participate in the final selection round which includes in-person interview(s).

Best wishes to Gretchen Lee and listen for more updates!

7.F. Ryan Bergeron, recipient of the Outstanding Media Service Award, is being recognized for his reporting of school activities. The Minnesota State High School League will be presenting this award to Mr. Bergeron during halftime of the Class AAA boys basketball championship game to be held on Saturday, March 25 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Congratulations, Ryan Bergeron!

7.G. Superintendent

7.G.1. Additional MSBA Negotiations Seminar Training Opportunity is now available on Thursday. March 23, 2023 to be held in Erskine, MN. Registration deadline for Erskine, MN is March 20.

Thank you for Treasurer Davy attending the virtual Negotiation Seminars sessions held on March 1 and March 8.

7.G.2. Report of Meet & Confer topics from the meeting held with Badger Education Association of Teachers on February 28, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

7.G.3. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent

7.G.4. 2022-2023 Badger School District Budget Revisions will be presented to School Board for approval at the next Board Meeting.

7.H. Dean of Students

7.H.1. Student Enrollment as of March 9, 2023

7.H.2. Link to Badger District Testing Schedule for Grades 3-11

7.H.3. Upcoming Dates of Interest

7.H.4. Link to MSHSL Girls’ State Tournament Brackets and Information:

https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2023-state-class-basketball-girls-tournament

 

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by _______________ to accept the Cash Report through February 28, 2023 subject to audit. The motion seconded by ________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

 

8.B. Accept February Donations  (THANK YOU) :  A motion was made by _______________ to accept the donations listed below.  The motion seconded by ________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Donations:

$1,130.00 to FCCLA from Mark Rhen/Benevity Polaris Gives
$50.00 to Library in memory of Martin Heggedal from Brent and Sara Olson Family
$25.00 to Badger School from Barbara Wojciechowski

 

8.C. Badger School District Budget to Actual Expenditure Report.

Description:  As requested by the Board in previous fiscal years, this document will be provided on a monthly basis.

The budget consists of 4 fund balances:
01 General Fund
02 Food Service
04 Community Services
08 Scholarships

* see attached

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.A. Approve 2023-2024 Academic Calendar: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year as presented (Draft #1). Motion seconded by ____________________

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Current MN Statute does not permit school (classes) to start before Labor Day Monday, September. 172 student days and 180 teacher days scheduled.

Attached is the recommended 2023-2024 Academic Calendar presented for Board approval.  Draft #1 is supported by both the Badger Education Association of Teachers and Administration.

9.B. Annual Independent Audit Services: A motion was made by  ____________________ to approve Brady Martz & Associates, P.C. to provide audit services for fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2025.  The motion seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Option to enter into a 1, 2 or 3 year contract.

9.C. Request for Proposal regarding Property, Liability (and Cyber Liability) Insurance Agent/Broker Consultation Services: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve authorization for Superintendent and Business Manager to seek quotes (or RFP) for selection of an agent/broker to do professional consult services on behalf of Badger School District regarding preparation for review and renewal of Property & Liability [including Cyber Liability] insurance.  The motion seconded by ____________________


Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

Description:

Risk management (i.e., property, liability and cyber liability) insurance is not subject to Minnesota bid laws.

However, it has been many years since Badger School District has requested either quotes or RFP’s from different risk management (i.e., property, liability and cyber) insurance providers.   

Our Business Office/District Office is not able to set aside the time necessary to do the thorough quote or RFP prep, market delivery, analysis and possibly negotiation with the due diligence necessary to make an informed decision.

9.D. Para Recommendation: A motion was made by  ____________________ to approve the hire of Diann Hauger as a Long-Term Substitute regular part-time (Jr. High & Sr. High) Special Education Paraprofessional position for 7.25 hours per school day for the remainder of this 2022-2023 school year at Step 18 which is $18.65 per hour with a retroactive starting date of Thursday, February 16, 2023.  The motion seconded by  ____________________

Vote: 

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.
 

9.E. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys Wrestling and Girls Wrestling between Badger High School and Greenbush-Middle River High School for the 2023-2024 school year. The motion seconded by ____________________

Yes-No Roll Call Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

9.F. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Resolution and Application for Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys Wrestling and Girls Wrestling between Badger High School, Greenbush-Middle River High School and Tri-County High School (Karlstad) for the 2023-2024 school year. The motion seconded by ____________________

Yes-No Roll Call Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.

10. Adjourn: Recommended motion: ____________________ moved to adjourn at _________ PM. Motion seconded by ____________________.

Vote:

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries or does not carry by a ____ Yes to ____ No vote.