August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

4. Construction.

4.1. Kraus-Anderson Amendment #15 Presentation.

4.2. Consider approval of Contract Amendment No. 15 to Construction Manager Agreement.

5. Consent Agenda:

5.1. Approval of July 8, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

5.2. Approval of July 29, 2024 special meeting minutes.

5.3. Approval of hire of Hayley Halls for the 0.48 FTE STEAM Teacher position with a salary of $25,311.36 effective August 27, 2024. 

5.4. Approval of hire of Matt Niskanen for the Head Boys Hockey Coach position for the 2024-2025 school year. 

5.5. Approval of hire of Cooper McLean for the Assistant Boys Hockey Coach position with a stipend of $5,295 for the 2024-2025 school year.

5.6. Approval of hire of Evan Friedlieb for the Junior Varsity Boys Hockey Coach position with a stipend of $5,295 for the 2024-2025 school year.

5.7. Approval of hire of Alexander Roen for the Junior High Girls Tennis Coach position with a stipend of $3,278 for the 2024-2025 school year.

5.8. Approval of hire of Emily Hixon for the Musical Lead Director/Producer position with a stipend of $3,278 for the 2024-2025 school year.

5.9. Approval of hire of fall coaches for 2024-2025.

5.10. Approval of volunteer coaches for 2024-2025: Emma Westby (volleyball), Kathryn Troutwine (girls tennis), Jim Prittinen (girls tennis), Tom Prosen (girls & boys tennis).

5.11. Approval of hire of Emily Jankila for the PCN Student Group Leader position with a stipend of $4,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.

5.12. Approval of transfer of David Mattila from the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position to the PT Bus Driver position with a salary of $25.14/hour effective September 3, 2024.

5.13. Approval of transfer of Steve Manninen, Paraprofessional, from 17.5 hours/week to 10 hours/week effective October 7, 2024.

5.14. Approval of an unpaid leave of absence for Ashley Strukel, Paraprofessional, for the 2024-2025 school year.

5.15. Approval of unpaid (once sick leave has been exhausted) medical leave of absence for Harriett Anderson, Paraprofessional, effective September 1, 2024 through December 1, 2024.

5.16. Acceptance of resignation of Willie Spelts from the Assistant Girls Golf Coach position effective July 4, 2024.

5.17. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Tom Anderson from the PT Driver position effective July 18, 2024.

5.18. Acceptance of resignation of Mary Bradach from the Paraprofessional position effective July 24, 2024.

5.19. Acceptance of resignation of Jayne Talo from the Assistant Speech Coach position effective July 25, 2024.

5.20. Acceptance of resignation of Sheila Anderson from the Paraprofessional position effective July 31, 2024.

5.21. Acceptance of resignation of Stephanie Wudinich from the Paraprofessional position effective August 2, 2024. 

5.22. Acceptance of resignation of Macoy Rudolph from the Secondary Special Education Teacher position effective August 6, 2024.

5.23. Acceptance of resignation of Shelly Grahek from the Paraprofessional position effective August 7, 2024.

5.24. Acceptance of resignation of Ellen Perrault from the Paraprofessional position effective August 7, 2024.

5.25. Acceptance of resignation of Beau Foix from the JV Assistant Football Coach position effective August 8, 2024.

5.26. Approval of lane change for Sheila Takanen from a MA+10 to MA+18 effective July 24, 2024.

5.27. Approval of lane change for Hannah Davidson-Teff from BA+10 to MA effective July 31, 2024.

5.28. Approval of lane change for Samantha Andrews from a MA to MA+10 effective August 6, 2024.

5.29. Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000 from the Northland Foundation for Boost Up.

5.30. Approval of overnight fall athletic trips for 2024-2025.

5.31. Approval of out-of-state travel for Technology Director Bill Bryson to Cupertino, CA to attend the Minnesota K-12 IT Leaders Executive Briefing on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

6. Reports:

6.1. Superintendent.

6.1.1. Update on Minnesota School Trust lands that located within the BWCAW.

6.1.2. Update on student behavior and discipline procedures.

6.2. Budget 2024-2025 Information.

6.3. Treasurer's Report.

7. Staffing 2024-2025.

7.1. Laurentian Staffing 2024-2025.

7.2. North Star Staffing 2024-2025.

7.3. Parkview Staffing 2024-2025.

7.4. Elementary Specialists Rotations 2024-2025.

7.5. Rock Ridge High School Staffing 2024-2025.

8. Administration Items:

8.1. Consider approval of the 2024-2025 Rock Ridge Elementary Handbook.

8.2. Consider approval of the 2024-2025 Rock Ridge High School Handbook.

8.3. Consider approval of the Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election.

8.4. Discussion and consideration of the S.M.A.R.T. program for the 2024-2025 school year.

8.5. Discussion and consideration of the music program for the 2024-2025 school year.

8.6. Consider approval of purchase agreement for Jack Pine Ridge and Siegel Boulevard, adjacent to or near the 1404 Building.

8.7. Consider approval of the Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Virginia and ISD 2909 effective through March 31, 2027.

8.8. Consider approval of Activities Director job description.

8.9. Consider approval of Community Education Director job description.

8.10. Consider approval of Library Media Specialist K-12 job description.

8.11. Consider approval of the income contract between ISD 2909 and Minnesota North College for Postsecondary Enrollment Options for the 2024-2025 school year.

8.12. Consider agreement between St. Louis County and Rock Ridge Public Schools for the Transportation of Children and Youth in Foster Care Placement effective July 1, 2024-June, 30, 2026.

9. Meeting Announcements:

9.1. Grand Opening of North Star Elementary is scheduled for Thursday, August 22 beginning at 4:30 P.M.

9.2. The next regular meeting is Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia, MN. 

10. Adjournment.