September 23, 2024 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 September 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of additional duties for the 2024-2025 school year (NSE) for the following staff: Don Galloway (Morning Supervisor $3,026), Kim Plesha (Morning Supervisor $3,026), Amanda Morley (Yearbook Advisor $1,765).

4.3. Approval of additional assignment of Homebound Instructor for Wendy Larsen at a rate of $42.00/hour effective September 11, 2024 through May 30, 2025.

4.4. Approval of hire of Apriliza Zakula for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 10, 2024. 

4.5. Approval of hire of Sherry Salo for the Wolverine Care Staff position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective September 16, 2024.

4.6. Approval of hire of Jordan Orbeck-Stevens for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective September 17, 2024. 

4.7. Approval of hire of Taryn Greiner for the 1.0 FTE Secondary Physical Education/Health Education Teacher position with a salary of $50,163 (Step B - BA) effective September 6, 2024.

4.8. Approval of hire of Chris Westin for the JV Boys Hockey Coach position with a salary of $6,135.33 for the 2024-2025 school year.

4.9. Approval of transfer of Drew Aho from the LTS 3rd Grade position to the LTS 0.6 FTE STEAM/0.4 FTE Interventionist position with a salary of $50,163 (Step B - BA) effective September 3, 2024 through May 31, 2025.

4.10. Approval of 0.1 FTE overloads for the 2024-2025 school year: Dawn Savela (Geometry - 1st Semester $7,341.10 Step J - BA), James Eichholz (STEAM - 1st Semester $8,640.40 Step J - MA), Troy Caddy (STEAM - 1st Semester $8,640.40 Step J - MA), and Greg Foster (STEAM - 1st Semester $9,042.00 Step J - MA+18).

4.11. Approval of volunteer coach for the 2024-2025 school year: Josh Nevala (Football).

4.12. Approval of revised stipend for Boys Hockey Coaches: Evan Friedlieb (JV from $5,295 to $6,135.33) and Cooper McLean (Assistant Varsity from $5,295 to $6,135.33). 

4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Steve Begich from the Paraprofessional position effective September 3, 2024.

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Maria Begich (Joubert) from the Paraprofessional position effective September 16, 2024.

4.15. Acceptance of resignation of Ashley Prout from the Morning Aide position effective September 23, 2024.

4.16. Acceptance of resignation of Holly Ayster from the Paraprofessional position effective September 27, 2024.

4.17. Approval of lane for Caley Hujanen from MA to MA+10 effective September 10, 2024.

4.18. Approval of lane change for Cody Baker from BA to BA+30/MA effective September 19, 2024. 

4.19. Acceptance and appreciation of an annual donation from the Virginia Community Foundation - Rock Ridge Education Fund in the amount of $7,277.00. 

4.20. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Brian and Julie Hill in the amount of $100 for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - In Memory of Mr. Wayne Christiansen.

4.21. Accetance and appreciation of a donation from Seppi Brothers Concrete in the amount of $34,000 to the #RockRidgeRising Campaign as the final payment for naming rights on the Varsity softball field at RRHS.

4.22. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from United Way of Northeastern MN in the amount of $10,000 for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Career Academy Development.

5. Reports:

5.1. City of Virginia facilities agreement.

5.2. Minnesota State High School League proposed constitutional amendments.

5.3. Student Representative Report.

5.4. North Star Elementary Principal's Report.

5.5. Superintendent.

5.5.1. Draft: Superintendent Goals 2024-25.

5.6. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of the Preliminary 2024 Payable 2025 Levy at Maximum.

6.2. Consider approval of Amendment to Agreement between ISD 2909 and Quad Cities ATV Club. 

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting is Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.