November 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

4. Consent Agenda:

4.1. Approval of October 25, 2021 working session minutes.

4.2. Approval of October 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes.

4.3. Payment of the bills.

4.4. Approval of hire of April Kern for the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position at Nelle Shean Elementary effective November 9, 2021.

4.5. Approval of hire of Anna Roen for the First Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher position effective December 21, 2021 through June 2, 2021 pending licensure. 

4.6. Approval of an increase of hours of Ashley Dietz, ECFE Aide, effective September 27, 2021 at a rate of $16.65/hour. 

4.7. Acceptance of resignation of Jon Wagner from the Co-Head Cross Country Coach position effective October 15, 2021.

4.8. Approval of purchase of CyberPower UPS battery backups (10) to be used in data rooms at Laurentian Elementary for $12,210 from SHI International. 

4.9. Approval of application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.

4.10. Approval of Winter 2021-2022 Overnight/Out of State Athletic/Activities Trips - see attachment.

4.11. Acceptance and gratitude of the donation of snacks and clothing to Parkview Elementary from Melisa Stewart of Lutheran Social Services. 

4.12. Acceptance of donation from Tony and Marge Bartovich in the amount of $10,000 to be used towards the purchase the aquatic center scoreboard at Rock Ridge High School.

4.13. Acceptance of donation from Virginia VFW Post 1113 in the amount of $5,000 to be used towards the purchase of a flagpole at Rock Ridge High School to be dedicated in their honor. This donation completes the $15,000 commitment from the VFW. 

4.14. Acceptance of donation from George Erickson in the amount of $8,000 in memory of his wife, Sally Erickson, to be used for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign.

4.15. Acceptance of donation from Darren Maturi Family in the amount of $16,000 to be used for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Athletics/Activities.

5. Reports:

5.1. Fundraising update. 

5.2. Check and Connect update.

5.3. PCN Grant update.

5.4. Parkview Elementary Principal's Report.

5.5. Committee updates.

5.6. Superintendent.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider nominating a school board member as the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission Representative. 

6.2. Discuss status of salutatorian and valedictorian honors at EGHS and VHS.

6.3. Consider approval of Resolution Relating to Canvassing Returns of Special Election.

6.4. Consider approval of Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Elections and Directing School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties.

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting will be November 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM at the VHS Goodman Auditorium, 411 5th Ave S, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.