January 27, 2025 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 January 13, 2025 organizational and regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Rescindment of hire of Katie Hunter for the Grade 2 Long-Term Substitute Teacher (LES) position slated for approximately February 2, 2025. 

4.3. Approval of hire of Sheila Takanen for the Homebound Instructor (RRHS) posiltion at a rate of $42.00/hour effective January 15, 2025 through May 30, 2025. 

4.4. Approval of hire of Danica Markasich for the Wolverine Care After School Staff position at a rate of $15.00/hour effective January 17, 2025. 

4.5. Approval of hire of Valerie Pepelnjak for the Speech Language Pathologist position (0.4 FTE) with a salary of $17,280.72 prorated (BA+30 Step J) effective January 21, 2025. 

4.6. Approval of transfer of Colleen Larson from the Playground/Lunch Supervisor to the Paraprofessional (PES) position at a rate of $19.97/hour effective January 21, 2025. 

4.7. Approval of hire of Lauryn Devich for the Grade 2 Long-Term Substitute Teacher (LES) position at a daily rate of pay of $264.43/day (BA Step A) effective January 27, 2025. 

4.8. Approval of hire of Katie Hunter for the 2nd Grade Interim Teacher (PES) position at a daily rate of pay of $264.43/ day (BA Step A) effective January 28, 2025 through May 30, 2025. 

4.9. Approval of hire of Kylee Sexton for the Assistant Speech Coach position with a stipend of $2,112 for the 2024-25 school year.

4.10. Acceptance of resignation of Aynsley Erickson from the Assistant Dance Coach position. 

4.11. Acceptance of resignation of Nikki Sundt from the Paraprofessional position effective January 24, 2025.

4.12. Acceptance of resignation of Brady Sandstrom from the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position effective January 24, 2025.

4.13. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Gaye Lossing from the Elementary Teacher (Grade 2) position effective May 30, 2025. 

4.14. Approval of unpaid medical leave of absence for Samantha Chad, LPN at RRHS, from January 10, 2025 - February 10, 2025. 

4.15. Approval of unpaid leave of medical absence for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year for Stephanie Strand, Paraprofessional.

4.16. Acceptance and appreciation of the CTE grant (DECA small business) from NESC in the amount of $3,015.

4.17. Approval of lane change for Jessica Kralich from MA Step G to MA+10 Step G effective January 24, 2025. 

5. Reports:

5.1. 2023-2024 Audit Report Presentation.

5.2. Laurentian Elementary Principal's Report.

5.3. ECFE and School Readiness 2025-2026 budget.

5.4. Student Representative Report.

5.5. Superintendent.

5.5.1. Update on Strategic Plan: Equity.

5.6. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.