February 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Oath of Office - Jesse LaValla

V. Approval of Agenda

VI. Superintendent’s Report

VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

VIII.A. Minutes of January 12, 2023 Policy Committee Meeting

VIII.B. Minutes of January 12, 2023 Organizational Meeting

VIII.C. Minutes of January 12, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting

VIII.D. Minutes of January 26, 2023 Work Session

VIII.E. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VIII.F. Personnel

VIII.F.1. Stephanie Wendel, resignation effective February 14, 2023, as Bookkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.F.2. Jennifer Joyal, four (4) year leave request beginning with the 2023-24 school year

VIII.F.3. Taylor Neil, leave request effective January 2, 2023 through January 11, 2023, as Elementary Music Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.F.4. Michelle Bjork, employment effective January 2, 2023, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.F.5. Tonia Mattson, employment effective January 2, 2023, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VIII.F.6. Liz Overland, employment effective January 2, 2023, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.F.7. Samantha Leger, employment effective January 10, 2023, as SPED Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VIII.F.8. Jenna Battaglia, employment effective January 30, 2023, as District Accountant at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.F.9. Mark Billik, position change from Maintenance Specialist to Interim Leader of Buildings and Grounds effective January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023

VIII.F.10. Samantha Hoffman, position change from School Age Care Adult Assistant to School Age Care Senior Adult Assistant effective January 16, 2023 at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.F.11. Kimberly House, position change from Schoolkeeper to Custodian effective January 23, 2023 at North Branch Area Public Schools

VIII.F.12. Annette Fairbanks, position change from Community Education Early Childhood Instructor to Early Learning Coordinator effective February 15, 2023 at North Branch Area Education Center

VIII.F.13. 2022-23 Extra Curricular Winter Coach Positions

VIII.F.13.a. Annie Gladitsch, Class 4, Step 1, as 0.5 FTE Assistant Coach for Gymnastics

VIII.F.13.b. Sean Huset, Class 6, Step 9, as Coach for Middle School Boys Basketball

VIII.F.14. 2022-23 Activity Advisor Positions

VIII.F.14.a. Tomy Cummings, Class 6, Step 2, as 0.5 FTE 10-12 FRC Robotics Coach

VIII.F.14.b. Angela Tveit, Class 6, Step 2, as 10-12 FRC Robotics Coordinator

VIII.F.14.c. Jessica Petrik, Class 4, Step 3, as Head Coach for Speech

VIII.F.14.d. Brittany Ahner, Class 6, Step 7, as Assistant Coach for Speech

VIII.G. Letter of Agreement Between Independent School District No. 138, Deanna Wilson, and the North Branch Support Staff Association Regarding a Long-term Substitute Teaching Position Effective January 17, 2023 to June 9, 2023

VIII.H. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

IX. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

X. Old Business

X.A. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies

X.A.1. Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy (Annual review, MSBA changes)

X.A.2. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (Annual review, MSBA changes)

X.A.3. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults (Annual review, MSBA changes)

X.A.4. Policy 534 - School Meals Policy (MSBA changes)

XI. New Business

XI.A. Minnesota School Board Recognition Week - Month of February

XI.B. Consider Annual Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor

XI.C. Consider Delegation of Authority to Make Electronic Funds Transfers on Behalf of the School District. Designate Todd Tetzlaff, Paula Vaughn, Jennifer Thompson, Christine Lundberg, and Stephanie Wendel.  Add Jenna Battaglia.  Remove Stephanie Wendel as of February 14, 2023 and Paula Vaughn as of March 1, 2023

XI.D. Consider 2022-23 American Indian Resolution

XI.E. Consider Bus Purchase Agreement with 4.0

XI.F. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

XI.F.1. Policy 209-NB - School Board Code of Ethics (Review only)

XI.F.2. Policy 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members (MSBA changes) 

XI.F.3. Policy 722 - Public Data Requests (MSBA changes)

XII. Addendum

XIII. Information

XIII.A. Board & Administrator February 2023 Issue

XIV. Board Requests

XV. Committee Reports

XVI. Dates to Remember

XVI.A. Thursday, February 23, 2023, School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North
Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, C120

XVI.B. Thursday, March 9, 2023, Regular School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm, North
Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, Room C120

XVI.C. Thursday, March 23, 2023, School Board Work Session, 5:30 pm, North
Branch Area Education Center, Boardroom, C120

XVII. Adjournment