February 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting for Superintendent and Principal K-12 Position(s) Search Planning

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

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance

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

Student (non-voting) Representative: Open for SY2023-24

1.3. School Employees in Attendance:

2. Visitor Comments

2.1. 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 and/or 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 by Board Members or School Administrators

4. Approval of Agenda

4.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the agenda for the Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Special 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

5.1. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session held on Monday, February 12, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

5.2. A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, February 12, 2024 as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

Traditionally, these minutes would be approved at next month’s regular meeting. However, since there are several school board proceeding dates that are identified in these minutes, it is advantageous to verify-and-approve these minutes tonight.

6. Communications

6.1. Introductions

Presenter:  Lee Warne, Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Executive Search Service
 

6.2. Review of Process and Agenda Checklist

Presenter: Lee Warne, MSBA Executive Search Service

Description:

Summary of the Limited Search Agreement is attached.

This Limited Search Agreement to work with MSBA Executive Search Service was previously approved at the Friday, February 2, 2024 Special School Board Meeting for the amount of $2,500

6.3. Role of the Superintendent

Description Attached
 

6.4. Role of the Principal K-12

Description Attached

7. Proposed Resolutions

7.1. Designate School Board Spokesperson: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve Board Chair Jamie Isane as the School Board Spokesperson through the Superintendent and Principal K-12 Position(s) selection process. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

7.2. Designate In-District Contact Person: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve Business Manager Leah Hasson as the In-District Contact Person through the Superintendent and Principal K-12 Position(s) selection process. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

7.3. Search Timeline: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Superintendent and Principal K-12 Position(s) Search Timeline as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

7.4. Qualifications preferred in Vacancy Brochure: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the identified attributes, traits or skills the next Superintendent and Principal K-12 should possess to seek in the vacancy brochure as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

• Hiring Criteria

7.5. Salary Language for Vacancy Brochure: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve salary and benefits parameters language for the Superintendent and Principal K-12 Position(s) vacancy brochure as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

• Salary Verbiage Options

7.6. Select Two Pre-Screening Priority Questions for the District: A motion was made by ____________________ for MSBA to ask candidates two screening-priority questions to answer within the MSBA online application link as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

Description:

• In order not to impede the integrity of the initial online application process, priority-screening questions will not be disclosed externally and/or publicly in advance; online applicant view only.

7.7. Two-Page Vacancy Brochure: A motion was made by ____________________ to approve the Superintendent and Principal K-12 Position(s) vacancy brochure as presented/amended. The motion seconded by ____________________ .

Vote:

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

8. Adjourn: Recommended motion: ____________________ moved to adjourn at _________ PM. The motion seconded by ____________________.

Vote:

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