September 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

Discussion:  Maigan Kosloski, ESL at High School
Fran Behrman, Food Service at Middle School
Jenny Harker, Food Service at High School
Lisa Reichstadt, Food Service at the High School
Arla Stueckrath, Food Service at the High School
Tania Turcios, Community Liaison, Sanford & Hawks Nest
Valeric Villalta, Community Liaison, Ramsey
Mary Sue Krueger, Elementary Music Teacher, Sanford & Ramsey Elementary
Rufina Epwesu, ESL Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
Reikina Robert, ESL Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
Shawn Anderson, SPED Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
Megan Reynolds, SPED Assistant, Hawks Nest 
Luke Dykema, Community Education Recreation Assistant, Hawks Nest
Sara Wacha, Part-time Special Education Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
Dora Cribas, ESL Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
Rachel Weiss, Literacy Teacher, Ramsey Elementary
Beverly Almendarez, SPED Assistant, Middle School
Kayla Harwick, Assistant, Hawks Nest
Kelly Snell, Community Education Director
Hailli Bjornjeld, Assistant, Hawks Nest
Jacob Koenen, Custodian, High School
 

Discussion:  Brenda Aker, retiring as Special Education Assistant at Ramsey
Vicki Kiroff, Food Service, MMS
Ruby Castro, SPED Assistant, Ramsey
Susan Lokken, SPED Assistant, Ramsey
Jessica Sears, 2nd Cook-Food Service, Middle School
 

Discussion:  Eric Boraas, going from part time Phy Ed and Community Rec. Assistant to Full time Phy Ed at the Middle School.
Sheila Brustuen, Food Service, moving from MHS to MMS
Jessica Sears, Food Service, moving from Ala Carte to 2nd Cook at MMS
Andrea Walker-Gehring, Food Service, moving from 2nd Cook to Head cook at MHS
Randina Grant, reassignment from part-time assistant to full-time SPED Assistant at Ramsey
Amy Reidinger, reassignment from Community Education Director to Phy Ed Teacher/Community Education Support.


 

Discussion:  CCM Health donated a variety of school supplies for the schools.
SWIF has approved a $15,000 grant request for the construction of a new walkway at the Hawks Nest.

Discussion:  We would like to thank CCM Health, Coop Credit Union, Old National Bank, Goldleaf Financial, Minnwest Bank, and Farmers Union Oil Coop for their generous financial support of the playground equipment at the Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center.  

Discussion:  Prior to September 30, the board must certify the preliminary levy 2022 Payable 2023.  Chief School Business Official Adam Spray will be on hand to present the preliminary levy information as well as answer any questions.  Preliminary data from the MDE will be revised on Monday, September 12 and therefore are not attached to the agenda at this time.  Mr. Spray will be providing the updated information at the board meeting.
For preliminary certification, it is recommended that we certify the maximum in order to allow for October 1 MARRS/EDFI to be inputted into the state system, which will create allocation adjustments.  The board will discuss the Final 2022 Payable 2023 levy numbers during the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion:  With the resignation of Board Member Snell and impending resignation of Board Member Sachariason, a plan of action will be discussed at the board meeting.

Discussion:  Since our annual approval of policy 524- Internet Acceptable Use, additional revisions to this policy have been required to meet statutory requirements passed in the 2022 legislative session.  The changes begin with item XV and are highlighted in yellow for board review.  This policy will be brought back in October for approval.  

This update has been reviewed by Chief Technology Officer Scott Ripley and is being recommended for adoption.  Mr. Ripley will be on hand to answer any questions surrounding the additions to this policy.

Discussion:  After the work session on August 30, School Perceptions revised the facility survey they had been contracted to create, distribute, and interpret.  Draft #5 is being presented and recommended for approval. 

The recommended survey, upon approval, will be additionally proofed for grammatical and formatting needs.  The content is what is being recommended for approval.  The survey is attached for review. 

Discussion:  This is the annual approval for all fall and full year extra-curricular roles within the district.  Seasonal roles are approved prior to their season; therefore, winter and spring coaches and advisors will be approved at the concurrent regular board meeting.

Discussion:  This action is the result of discussion item 2.4

Discussion:  This is action pertains to discussion item 2.1.

Discussion:  Board Member Snell has submitted her resignation from the school board effective September 25, 2022.  She will be starting her position in the district as Community Education Director on September 26.

This action is recommended by Superintendent McKittrick

Discussion:  The attached resolution appoints Janet Wibben to fill the school board vacancy created by the resignation of Member Kelly Snell.  Ms. Wibben has filed for candidacy for the upcoming school board election and has past experience serving on the District School Board.  She has agreed to serve the duration of Member Snell's term.  Since Member Snell's term is up at the end of 2022, her position is on the November election ballot.

This action is recommended.

Discussion:  Board Member Sachariason has submitted his resignation from the school board effective September 30, 2022.  He will be relocating to Wisconsin on September 30, therefore his resignation will take effect on that day.  

It is recommended that the school board appoint a replacement for Member Sachariason at the October 10, 2022 regular board meeting.

This action is recommended by Superintendent McKittrick

Discussion:  None

Discussion:  Dr. Weber will lead the board through the continuation of The Trusted Leader.  The evening's focus will be on Pillar II: Compassion.