May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting (Preliminary Agenda)

Description:  All speakers are asked to complete the Listening Session Sign-in Form including as much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one is available. 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 Greenbush Middle River 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 today to attend this meeting and share your concerns and suggestions.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by  _____, second by _____to approve the agenda of the May 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting as presented/amended.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____, second by  _____ to approve the minutes of the preceding regular meeting of April 15, 2024.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by  _____, second by _____ to approve the payment of bills check #41136 through #41237 for  a total of $147,344.97 and Purchasing Card electronic payments dated April 5, 2024 and Electronic Funds Transfers as submitted.

Description: 

Description:  01 General Fund
02 Food Service
04 Community Service
07 Debt Redemption
08 Scholarship Fund
09 Student Activities

See attached

 

Description: 
General Updates Including: FY 24 Audit - Oct. 28, 29, 30, Legislative Session, Insurance, 

Description: 

1. NWRIC
2. BGMR Sports Board
3. GMRTC Joint Powers Board
4. Board Committees

Description:  Senior Awards/Baccalaureate 7:00 p.m. May 22
Graduation Ceremony:  May 26, 2024; 2:00 p.m.
Teacher Appreciation Week May 6 - May 10

Description:  The revised version of the 2024-2025 calendar presents fewer student instructional days and fewer teacher professional development/work days.  It includes a fall break and concludes school prior to Memorial Day.

Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to approve the revised 2024-2025 calendar as presented.  

Description:  The MDE has approved the SOD plan for the GMR School District.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to approve the superintendent contract with Mr. Kevin McKeever for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, as recommended by the GMRTC Joint Powers Board.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ seconded by _____ to approve the employment Agreement [July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026] as recommended by an interview committee with Mr. Jamie Lunsetter as K-12 Principal - Activities Director.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ and seconded by _____to approve the employment of Dylan Stender as Maintenance Supervisor and Boiler Operator, effective May 28, 2024.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by ____ second by _____ to approve the hire of Katie Johnston as 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher effective starting the 2024-2025 school year.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by ____ second by _____ to approve the hire of Brittany Burkel as 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher assigned to grade 5, effective starting the 2024-2025 school year.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ and seconded by _____to approve the employment of Mary Beth King as K-12 Music Teacher for a one-year contract for the 2024-2025 school year contingent upon having a Tier 1 License awarded by Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
 

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to approve the position change for Robin Wagge from Elementary Teacher to Title I Teacher effective beginning the 2024-2025 school year.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ and seconded by _____to approve the assignment of Samantha Alme (replacing Mara Gust) as Continuing Education Advisor effective July 1, 2024.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ and seconded by _____to approve the employment of Shane Nelson as JV Boys Basketball Coach effective for the 2024-2025 season.

Description:  RESOLUTION 
_____introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, Brittany Babcock, is a Tier 1 teacher in Independent District No. 2683.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent District No. 2683, that the teaching contract of Brittany Babcock, a Tier 1 teacher in Independent School District No. 2683, shall be nonrenewed at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, effective June 30, 2024; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the nonrenewal of the teacher's teaching contract.

The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by _____ and upon vote being taken thereon,

The following voted in favor thereof,


the following voted against the same.

whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on May 20, 2024

______________________________________
 

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to accept the following May donations:

-  a $250.00 anonymous donation to Math League, 

- a $40.00 donation to FCCLA from Kelman & Elizabeth Kvien

-  a $5,000.00 Bayer Fund for Restroom Facility Project (Application made by John & Allison Harder) (Monsanto Grant)

Description:  Request from Laura Dahl MFCCLA to attend National Conference in Seattle, WA June 28 - July 2, 2024.  See attached request.

Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to approve the FCCLA field trip request to attend the National Conference June 28 -July 2, 2024 as per the submitted field trip request.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to approve the 2024-2025 Student Handbook revisions as presented.

Description:  Education Commissioner Willie Jett has approved  the option of holding operating referendum election August 13, 2024.  

Description:  The board could take action to renew this authority between July 1, 2025 and June 15, 2027 one time and the same 6-year term.  The board renewal would start with fiscal 2029 and be in place for another 6 years.

Description:  The district has been using the services of School Management Services (SMS); Todd Netzke, CEO, to assist with the SOD plan and budget revisions.  Administration recommends formalizing these services to assist with the higher level budget development and monitoring tasks.

Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to approve the contract with SMS as presented.

Description:  A resident located at 545 Park Avenue West, has applied for a conditional use permit to have chickens in town.  The individual's plan is to have four hens and keep them in a 4 x 8 chicken coop.  Per ordinance the city will need approval from neighbors, giving the residents at 545 Park Avenue West permission to move forward.

Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to grant/not grant approval for the neighboring individuals at 545 Park Avenue West to have chickens.

Description:  Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to approve the negotiated Agreement Between Independent School District No. 2683 Greenbush/Middle River and The Greenbush/Middle River Education Association (GMR EA), Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

Description:  A request has been received from the City of Middle River Summer Recreation Program and the City of Greenbush Summer Recreation Program to continue support of summer youth ball in Greenbush and Middle River.  The district has provided this support through its community education funds in the amount of $2000 to each community to offset expenses for Summer Recreation youth ball.

Suggested Board Action:  Motion by _____ second by _____ to provide funds in the amount of $2000 to each community of Greenbush and Middle River to offset expenses for Summer Recreation youth ball.

Description: 
Motion by__________________        Second by ____________________ to ADJOURN

Regular June School Board Meeting - June 17, 6:30 p.m.,  Greenbush Middle River School Library