August 25, 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 August 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval to rescind hire of Susan Lanyk for the Long-Term Substitute Teacher position (Grade 2). 

4.3. Approval of hire of Susan Lanyk for the Elementary Teacher (Grade 3 / LES) position with a salary of $86,404 (Step J MA) effective August 25, 2025. 

4.4. Approval of hire of Drew Aho for the Elementary Teacher (Grade 6 / NSE) position with a salary of $52,732 (Step C BA) effective August 25, 2025. 

4.5. Approval of hire of Hayley Halls for the Long-Term Substitute Teacher (2nd Grade / LES) position with a salary of $50,163 prorated (Step B BA) effective October 15, 2025. 

4.6. Approval of hire of After School Care Staff with a stipend of $15/hour effective for the 2025-2026 school year: Brody Galovich, Amelia Sandnas, April Stupca, Breanna Bridgewater, Paige Johnson, Lissa Kriefels, Sherry Salo, Stacy Robillard, Danica Markasich.

4.7. Approval of transfer of Deb Tikkanen from the Elementary Teacher (LES) position to the Interventionist (LES) position effective August 25, 2025. 

4.8. Approval of transfer of Julie Dale from the Paraprofessional position to the Student Support Paraprofessional (PES) position effective August 25, 2025. 

4.9. Approval of additional duties and stipends for the following staff (LES) for the 2025-2026 school year: Stace Landwer (Yearbook Advisor $1,765 and Student Council $1,513), Rob Hinrichs, Jessica Kralich, Elizabeth Niemi, and Melissa Lautigar (Before School Supervision $3,026 each), Rob Hinrichs and Cody Baker (Recess Supervision $3,026 each), Heather Gulbranson, Becki Carey, and Amanda Rasmussen (Noon Supervision $3,026 each). 

4.10. Approval of additional duty of Teacher Mentor for the 2025-2026 school year for the following staff: Kristy Hill, Laurie Kuoppala.

4.11. Approval of retaining the Level I Technology position to meet the needs of RRPS for the 2025-2026 school year. 

4.12. Approval of 10 extra duty days to the 2025-2026 contract of Evan Friedlieb, RRHS Dean, with a salary $73,411 Step J BA.

4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Danielle Westling from the Paraprofessional position effective August 18, 2025. 

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Melodi Haugen from the Paraprofessional position effective August 19, 2025. 

4.15. Acceptance of resignation of Michelle Epps from the Paraprofessional position effective August 19, 2025. 

4.16. Acceptance of resignation of Gabriela Ventura from the Paraprofessional position effective August 19, 2025. 

4.17. Acceptance of resignation of Georgia Epp from the Elementary Art Teacher position effective August 19, 2025. 

4.18. Acceptance of resignation of Carlie Hadrava from the Paraprofessional position effective August 20, 2025. 

4.19. Acceptance of resignation of Jason Lackner from the Custodian/GM/Grounds/Driver position effective August 29, 2025. 

4.20. Acceptance of resignation of Andy Evers from the Student Support Paraprofessional position effective August 31, 2025. 

4.21. Approval for Noel Schmidt to attend the National Association of School Superintendents Award Presentation Ceremony and Conference in Chicago, September 10-12. Noel is a finalist for the National Association of School Superintendents small school superintendent award. The other two finalists are from New York and Texas. There are no costs for the Rock Ridge school district.

5. Reports:

5.1. Greenhouse update and potential district contribution.

5.2. Update on transportation, including activities.

5.3. Superintendent.

5.4. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of updates to the 3-year Daikin maintenance agreement effective May 1, 2024. 

6.2. Consider approval of a 3-year contract with Imagine Learning as an online learning platform. 

6.3. Consider approval of 0.5 FTE music position to allow for more music lessons to occur during the school day.

6.4. Consider approval of contract for speech therapy services between Speech Partners, LLC and RRPS for the 2025-2026 school year. 

6.5. Consider MSBA Legislative Resolution.

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.