January 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order at __________ P.M. |
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance |
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1.B. Roll Call: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde |
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1.C. Administration and Department Heads: Daniel Carpenter, Stacey Warne, Leah Hasson, Ben Evans |
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1.D. Student Representative: Landon Christianson
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2. Annual Organization (Re-Organization) of the School Board |
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2.A. Organization of School Board
Description:
Minnesota Statute requires the School Board to elect its officers for the new calendar year at its first regular meeting in January.
After the roll call is taken, an "Acting Chair" (as selected by the Board - typically the previous Chair if "still" on the Board) will request nominations for each officer position of the Board. Parliamentary procedure does not require a nomination to be seconded. Nominations are solicited by asking (three times) for nominations from the floor for each officer position of the Board. After all nominations are heard, the acting-Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for each officer position of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office. After the Chair election, the newly elected Chair of the Board shall preside over the nominations and election of the other school board officers. |
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2.B. Review of School Board Member 4-Year Term Cycles: |
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2.C. Nominations for School Board Chair : _____________________________________
Description:
Voting Procedure:
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office. |
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2.D. Nominations for School Board Vice Chair : _____________________________________
Description:
Voting Procedure:
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Vice-Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office. |
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2.E. Nominations for School Board Clerk : _____________________________________
Description:
Voting Procedure:
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Clerk of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office. |
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2.F. Nominations for School Board Treasurer : _____________________________________
Description:
Voting Procedure:
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for the position of Treasurer of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office. |
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2.G. Designate Official School Newspaper
Description:
The Tribune of Greenbush, MN, is the current Designated Official School Newspaper.
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2.H. Designate Official School Depositories
Description:
Border Bank, Citizens State Bank, and Minnesota School Districts Liquid Asset Fund are the current Designated Official School Depositories.
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2.I. Set the Official School District Mileage Rate
Description:
The new federal mileage rate is $0.70, effective January 1, 2025. This is a 3 cent increase from 2024.
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2.J. Set Official School Board Monthly Meeting Date and Time:
Description:
The current regular meeting day and time is the second Monday of the month at 7:30 PM.
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2.K. Set School Board Director Compensation
Description:
School Board Director Per Diem Compensation for 2024:
School Board Chair - $105 per meeting; $210 per meeting over 4 hours long All Other School Board Members - $95 per meeting; $190 per meeting over 4 hours long |
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2.L. Designate Business Manager Accountant the authority to make electronic fund transfers as needed |
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2.M. Designate School District Legal Counsel
Description:
Attorney John Edison with Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A. (formerly known as Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger -RASW Law) has provided legal services for Badger School in previous years. Attorney Josh Heggem of Pemberton Law out of the Fergus Falls office has provided legal services for Badger School in previous years. Attorney Kristi Hastings, also with Pemberton Law, has good references. |
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3. Visitor Recognition |
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3.A. Listening Session
Description:
All speakers participating in the listening session are asked to complete the listening session 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 School Board to listen; the School Board will not engage in dialogue. As a general rule, the School 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. School 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. |
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4. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda by Board Members or School Administrators |
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5. Approval of Agenda |
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6. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes |
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6.A. Approval of Minutes from December 16, 2024, Regular Meeting:
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6.B. Approval of Minutes from December 9, 2024, Truth in Taxation Public Meeting:
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6.C. Approval of Minutes from December 16, 2024, World's Best Workforce Public Meeting
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6.D. Approval of Minutes from December 18, 2024, Work Session Special Meeting:
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7. Consent Agenda |
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7.A. Rotation of 2025 Board Bill (auditing committee) Assignment Schedule
Description:
A Board Member will be partnered with another Board Member throughout the 2025 calendar year to review bills prior to each regular board meeting.
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7.B. Payment of Bills
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7.C. Appoint Committee Members List as a Whole for 2025
Description:
School Committee Appointments from 2024 are listed below:
Staff Development Committee: Jodie Davy and Cari Dostal Technology Committee: Jodie Davy and Cari Dostal Safety Committee: Brent Olson Strategic Planning Committee: All Board Members Continuing Ed Committee: Jodie Davy Crisis Planning Committee: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson, and Jared VonEnde Scholarship Committee: Cari Dostal MSHSL Rep: Jeramy Swenson Joint Sports Board: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson, and Jared VonEnde NWRIC Board: Cari Dostal NWRIC Alternative: Jamie Isane Legislative Liaison: OPEN Meet & Confer: Jamie Isane, Brent Olson and Jeramy Swenson |
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8. Communications |
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8.A. Building and Grounds Report |
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8.B. Dean of Students Report
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8.C. Superintendent Report
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9. Reports |
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9.A. Accept Cash Report |
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9.B. Accept FY25 Quarter 2 Budget Report
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9.C. December Donations
Description:
December 2024 Donations: None
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10. New Business |
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10.A. Resolution Directing Superintendent to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Curriculum, Programs, and Staff Positions for the following school year, if needed.
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10.B. Approval of Superintendent and K-12 Principal Contract
Description:
The contract being presented is a three-year contract with current Badger Superintendent and K-12 Principal Daniel Carpenter. Refer to the attached contract for terms.
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10.C. Acceptance of Notice of Intent to Bargain for the 2025-2027 Master Agreement with the Badger Education Association
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10.D. Approval of Purchase of SmartBoard Interactive Displays
Description:
The displays will replace the outdated Smart Boards and projectors currently installed in classrooms. The quote was recently updated with a lower price per screen. There is a high likelihood that the price of this technology will increase in the near future due to uncertainty regarding tariffs on imported technology.
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11. Adjourn
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