December 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER

1. Roll Call:
  ___ Toni Korpi, Clerk                                            ___ Emily McGonigle, Director
  ___ Bruce Raboin, Treasurer                                  ___ Ted Saxton, Director
  ___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Board Chair           ___ JoAnn Smith, Clerk
  ___ Jennifer Baker, Vice Board Chair           

Non Voting Members:
  ___ Kevin Grover, Superintendent             ___ Mitch Erickson, Student Representative                        

2. Pledge of Allegiance

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Approve agenda as presented.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

AUDIT PRESENTATION

1. Receive the fiscal year 2022 Audit Presentation and Financial Report from Mary Reedy, Principal for State and Local Government with CLA.

OPEN FORUM:

1. Elk's Student's of the Month:  Graci Bissonnette and Julius Maish

2. Public Open Forum

CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $667,086.72.

2. Approve payroll in the amount of $417,473.99 for pay periods December 2nd and December 16.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on November 21, 2022.

4. Second reading of School Board Policy 205 - Open and Closed Meetings

5. Second reading of School Board Policy 208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies

6. Second reading of School Board Policy 213 - School Board Committees

7. Second reading of School Board Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

8. First and final reading of the following School Board Policies: 

9. First reading of School Board Policy 404 - Employment Background Checks

10. First reading of School Board Policy 406 Form - Consent to Release Data

11. First reading of School Board Policy 416 Form - D & A Testing Form

12. First reading of School Board Policy 614 - School Dist. Testing Plan & Procedure

13. First reading of School Board Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy

14. First reading of School Board Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence

15. First reading of School Board Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults

16. First reading of School Board Policy 506 - Student Discipline

17. First reading of School Board Policy 522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy

18. First reading of School Board Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Act.

19. Approve 2022-2023 World's Best Workforce Plan

20. Approve summary of results of 2021-2022 World's Best Workforce Plan

21. Recognize Pat Swenson as a volunteer choach for Softball for the 2022-2023 season.

22. Approve request for unpaid maternity leave per L4798 contract for Ashley Foss.

23. Approve Zachary Conat as a volunteer coach for the One Act Play 2022-2023 season, contingent upon completion of a background check.

24. Accept resignation of Cindy Hell as a Paraprofessional effective the last day of work on December 8, 2022.

25. Approve hire of James Hartzler as regular route school bus driver effective December 12, 2022 for route 23 and as a substitute custodian.

26. Approve Radon Testing contract with IEA.

27. Approve termination of Amy David as Cafe Helper (L510) effective December 15, 2022, and subsequent placement onto the active substitute call list for food service.

28. Set the First Monday in January organizational meeting for Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:15 p.m.

29. Acknowledge Jim Yount as volunteer Coach for One Act Play and Speech for the 2022-2023 season.

ACTION ITEMS

1. A. Improving systems and structures to create a culture where all are welcome and supported.

1.a. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.b. Approve updated At Will Policy for the At Will Business Office Positions.

2. B.  Implementing data-driven teaching practices and staff collaboration to increase student academic success.

2.a. Approve the fiscal year 2022 Financial Statement.  

3. C.  Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community. 

4. D.  Increasing family and community engagement in student learning and school experiences through improved communication and collaboration.

4.a. Approve School Resource Office (SRO) position with City of International Falls for the 2023-2024 school year.  Contract cost $62,000.

TNT MEETING - START AT 6:00 PM

1. Receive TNT presentation.

2. Approve the 22 Pay 23 (FY24) Levy in the amount of $2,820,895.39

COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
 

1. Mitch Erickson, Student Representative

2. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

3. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

4. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

5. Beth Slatinski, Communtiy Education Coordinator

6. Committee Reports:

6.a. Community Education Advisory Board

6.b. Recreation Commission

ADJOURNMENT

1. Motion by __, second by __ to adjourn meeting at ___ p.m.  Motion carried / failed.