May 11, 2026 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 April 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of additional duties and stipends for the following staff for the 2025-2026 school year: Robert Kreegier (Leo's Assistant, $505).

4.3. Approval of hire of Summer Day Camp Counselors at a rate of $15.00/hour effective June 1 - August 28, 2026: Emma Lintula, Sherry Salo, Sabrina Strangland, Lissa Kriefels, Jacqueline Hoag, Breanna Bridgewater, Amelia Sandnas, Danica Markasich, Alyssa Grahek, April Stupca.

4.4. Approval of hire of Daniel Merfeld for the North Star Principal position with a salary of $123,045.86 (46 weeks) effective July 2, 2026. 

4.5. Approval of hire of Dawn Alto for the Special Education Teacher (Setting 4) position (1404 Building) with a salary of $76,384 (Step J BA+10) effective August 24, 2026.

4.6. Approval of hire of Martha Jorgensen for the Special Education Elementary Teacher (Setting 4) position (1404 Building) with a salary of $70,723 (Step F MA) effective August 24, 2026. 

4.7. Appproval of transfer of Amber King from the Special Education Teacher (RRHS) position to the Special Education Coordinator (District) position with a salary of $87,738 (Step J MA+10) effective August 10, 2026. 

4.8. Approval of transfer of Michelle Pietila, Special Education Teacher, from North Star Elementary to Rock Ridge High School effective August 24, 2026.

4.9. Approval of transfer of Jace Friedlieb from the Special Education Teacher (NSE) position to the Dean of Students (Special Education, 1404 Building) with a salary of $73,411 (Step J BA) effective August 24, 2026.

4.10. Approval of transfer of Cara Pond from the Special Education Teacher (RRHS) position to the Special Education Teacher (ASD Setting 2/3) position (NSE) with a salary of $87,738 (Step J MA+10) effective August 24, 2026. 

4.11. Approval of unpaid medical leave of absence for the 2026-2027 school year for Elementary Teacher Beth Bittmann.

4.12. Approval of a one-year leave of absence for Anita Leander-Flores from the 0.2 FTE ESL Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year.

4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Sarah Zimmerman from the Playground Aide position effective May 1, 2026. 

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Parker LaLonde from the Level 1 Technology Support position effective May 8, 2026. 

4.15. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Kimberly Bjork from the Paraprofessional position effective May 28, 2026. 

4.16. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Sheila Wilcox from the Orchestra Teacher position effective May 29, 2026. 

4.17. Acceptance and appreciation of two donations from Range Cooperatives Inc.'s "Pump Your Pride" program in the amounts of $762.54 and $582.57 for programs at RRPS that are in need of some funding.

4.18. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Lake Country Power in the amount of $50,000 for the Deep Winter Greenhouse project.

5. Reports:

5.1. School to Work and Fundraising update.

5.1.1. Capstone Completion Presentation.

5.2. Special Education Update

5.3. Parkview Elementary Principal's Report.

5.4. Update on tentative building teacher staffing for 26-27.

5.5. Music Task Force request for additional 0.5 FTE music staffing.

5.6. Superintendent.

5.7. Treasurer's Report.

6. Administration Items:

6.1. Consider approval of renewal of property and liability and workers' comp insurance.

6.2. Consider approval of easement.

6.3. Consider weed and plant treatment plan for high school front entrance.

6.4. Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between ISD 2909 and Education Minnesota Rock Ridge - Local 7394 (Teachers' Union) for the solution to the grievance on contractual grading time missed during the 2025-2026 school year.

6.5. Consider approval of the Facilities Use Contract between ISD 2909 and Rock Ridge Summer Softball effective May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. 

6.6. Consider approval of the Facilities Use Contract between ISD 2909 and Rock Ridge Baseball Association effective June 1, 2026 through August 9, 2026. 

6.7. Consider rescinding Resolution #26-04 Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Shawn Johnson, a Probationary Teacher. 

7. Meeting Announcements:

7.1. The next regular meeting will be Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Pkwy, Virginia.

8. Adjournment.