January 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. 6:15-6:45 Listening Session- Individuals wishing to speak at a listening session are asked to register in advance with the Office of the Superintendent. If no one is registered to speak by noon on the day of the meeting, there will be no listening session that day.
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2. Call to Order
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3. Roll Call
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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5. Reorganization of Board
Presenter:
Chair Lindow
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5.a. Election of Officers - Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Clerk, Treasurer
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5.b. Establish Official Time, Date, Place of Regular School Board Meetings
Description:
The fourth Monday of each month January-November and third Monday in December. If canceled due to inclement weather the meeting will be rescheduled for the following day at the same time and place.
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5.c. Designation of District Depositories
Description:
Citizens National Bank of Park Rapids, Northwoods Bank, MN Liquid Asset Fund
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5.d. Selection of Official Newspaper
Description:
Park Rapids Enterprise
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5.e. Establish Board Members' Compensation
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5.f. Selection of District's Legal Counsel
Description:
Squires, Waldspurger & Mace P.A.
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5.g. Approve Electronic Fund Transfers
Description:
Authorize the finance bookkeeper and payroll/employee benefits coordinator to make electronic fund transfers as required according to Board policy
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5.h. Committee Assignments
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5.h.1) Audit Teams
Description:
Audit Teams for 2024
Andy Lindow / Jen McNamee Karrin Lindow / Tara Wolff Dave McGee / Aimee Plumley |
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5.h.2) AIPAC Committee
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
AIPAC Committee Member (2024)
Aimee Plumley |
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5.h.3) Building / Safety Committee
Description:
Building Committee (2024)
Andy Lindow Dave McGee |
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5.h.4) CAIT Committee
Description:
CAIT Committee (2024):
Jen McNamee |
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5.h.5) CEU Committee
Description:
CEU Committee (2024)
Andy Lindow |
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5.h.6) Community Education / ECFE Advisory Council
Description:
Community Education / ECFE Advisory Council (2024)
Dave McGee |
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5.h.7) Finance / Negotiations Committee
Description:
Finance / Negotiations Committee (2024)
Andy Lindow Karrin Lindow Tara Wolff |
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5.h.8) Insurance Committee
Description:
Insurance Committee (2024)
Aimee Plumley |
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5.h.9) MSHSL Representative
Description:
MSHSL Representative (2024)
Dave McGee |
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5.h.10) NCVCC Representative
Description:
NCVCC Representative (2024)
Tara Wolff |
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5.h.11) PAWN Representative
Description:
PAWN Representative (2024)
Jen McNamee |
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5.h.12) Up North Learning Center Representative
Description:
Up North Learning Center (2024)
Jen McNamee |
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5.h.13) Policy Committee
Description:
Policy Committee (2024) Karrin Lindow Tara Wolff |
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5.h.14) Technology Committee
Description:
Technology Committee (2024):
Aimee Plumley |
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5.h.15) Wellness Committee
Description:
Wellness Committee (2024)
Karrin Lindow |
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6. Approval of Agenda
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7. Recognition of Guests
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8. Spotlight on Education - Nevis students will present highlights of their recent trip to Europe
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9. Financial Reports - (Karrin Lindow and Andy Lindow will audit the payment register at 6:15 prior to the school board meeting)
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9.a. Monthly Cash Balance Report
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9.a.1) Balance Sheet
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9.a.2) Electronic Funds Transfer
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9.b. Revenue / Expenditure Report
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10. Consent Agenda
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10.a. Accept Donations
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10.b. Approval of Minutes
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10.c. Approve Work Agreement - Jeff Barr, Cook
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Jeff has been subbing in the kitchen for the past two months. He has been a good addition to our kitchen staff.
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10.d. Accept Retirement Letter - Superintendent Parks
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
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10.e. Approve BA 40 Lane Change - Katrina Carrier, English Instructor
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
I affirm Ms. Carrier has completed graduate credits to qualify for her lane change.
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10.f. Approve BA to BA 10 Lane Change - Megan Henry, Speech/Language
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Henry has completed the necessary graduate coursework to move from BA to BA 10.
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10.g. Approve - Out-of-State Field Trip Request, Nevis Community Education
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
The plan is to make a May 31- June 9 bus trip to cover historic sites in the east.
Points of interest will be: Notre Dame College Gettysburg Washington D.C. NYC Niagara Falls Ms. Sandmeyer will be chaperoning the event. She has a detailed plan that will not conflict with events occurring within the school. It may, however, conflict with post-season play in spring sports.
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10.h. Approve - Updated Joint Cooperative Fuel Facility User Agreement
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
NPS and Hubbard County Highway Dept have had a Joint Cooperative Fuel Facility (JCFF) User Agreement since 2006. The JCFF outlines ownership and responsibility for maintenance based on an initial estimate of use in 2006. Throughout time, the percentage of use has transitioned from 67%(NPS) and 33%(HC) to 50%-50%.
The update calls for an annual meeting for each side to approve the percentage of use agreement for cost sharing. The update now includes steps for dissolution if requirements change.
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10.i. Approve Resignation - Scott Bischoff, Bus Driver
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Mr. Bischoff has driven for us for a couple of years now. We wish him well in his next endeavors.
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10.j. Approve Contract - Tom Haldeman, Assistant Football Coach
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10.k. Approve Contract - Larry Franck, Assistant Football Coach
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10.l. Approve Contract - Dwayne Mattson, Assistant Junior High Baseball Coach
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11. Action Items
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11.a. Approve Contract - Minnesota School Board Association, Conduct Superintendent Search
Presenter:
Chair Lindow
Description:
District leaders who have gone through the MSBA Superintendent Search Process have all recommended a school our size should pursue using the Full Search option. The cost is $7,900.
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12. Discussion Items
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13. Reports
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13.a. Student Representatives
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13.b. Board Members
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13.c. Principal Michaelson
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13.d. Certified Staff Representative
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13.e. Classified/Confidential Staff Representative
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13.f. Superintendent Parks
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14. Next Meeting - February 24, 2025 - 7:00 p.m., Media Center
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15. Adjourn
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