December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Guests: Jen Drotts, Amie Hanson, Pat Rendle, Patty Schimek, Doug Huju, LouEllen Huju, Jen Storm, Jen Lind, Kayleen Monacelli, Sherwin Obey, Ethan Thompson, Angela Tholen, Jen Stefan, Breanne Kaanta, Liz Lyytinen, Karen Lind, Crystal Purdie, Susie Loeffler, Lynn Evans, Erin Bastian, Kellie Humble, Caitlyn Grossell, Jen Moen, Kiersten Dolensek, Thea Rendon, Stacy Olson, five additional kids.
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2. Agenda Approval
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Additions/Deletions/Corrections/Items from the Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgment of correspondence
Discussion:
Guest: Doug Huju-Grandfather (students) - late to class - child isn't in school, on late bus-meeting with principal-meeting with superintendent/principal: not okay with bus being 10 minutes late - student held in again
Susie Loeffler - Negotiations-year 9 teaching- one student in Grand Rapids/one student in Deer River-no board report at November meeting, shows the teacher don't matter-feeling underappreciated and under valued. |
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4. Regular Business
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Regular Meeting Minutes: November 13, 2023
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Human Resources actions pending approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Approval of Accounts Payable / Payroll / Transfers
- Will be presented next month
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.A. Financial Reports from Auditors
Discussion:
Travis Anttila-question on separation of duties, is this an issue that needs to be addressed. No, small office, this is a common issue for smaller schools.
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5.B. High School Principal report
Speaker(s):
Delana Smith
Description:
The request to amend the handbook tardy policy will begin at the semester/3rd quarter.
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5.C. Elementary Principal report
Speaker(s):
Jen Stefan
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5.D. Buildings and Grounds Department / Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
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5.E. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
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5.F. Boys and Girls Club / Community Education Program Report
Speaker(s):
Kayleen Monacelli
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5.G. Step Coalition Program Report
Speaker(s):
Breanne Kaanta
Discussion:
Assemblies-Focus on mental health and gratitude
Lloyd - Possible to reapply for Grant after ten year is finished
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5.H. Special Education Development Grant
Speaker(s):
Liz Lyytinen
Discussion:
Pat Rendle-correlation of check and connect and the field trips, activities, etc.-offers connections with mentors in a different type of environment, and different career options. Opportunities for staff, etc.
Discussion regarding possible round house/pavilion. |
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5.I. Board Member Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
DREA grievance needs to be resolved
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5.J. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
Discussion:
Request from WDIO about negotiations, removing ourselves from IASC
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6. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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6.A. Approval of Donations
Description:
Junior Class
- Law Office of Shaw & Shaw: $100.00 - Grand Rapids Vet Clinic: $50.00 - CS West Dental: $50.00 - Olson Auto Body Repair: $50.00 - The American Legion #122: $500.00 - Bowen Lodge: $100.00 - Deer River Lumber: $250.00 - Deer River Co-op Credit Union: $50.00 - North Star Coop: $100.00 - Grand Rapids State Bank: $50.00 - Woodland Bank: $100.00 - Albert & Bonnie Furman: $100.00 - Cut Foot Sioux LLC: $100.00 - Fraternal Order of the Eagles: $100.00 Art Department - Deer River Chamber of Commerce: $200.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Approve Communications Letter and Financial Statements from 2022-2023
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.C. Certify Payable 24 Levy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.D. Approve Resolution for Combined Polling Places
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 8th, 2024 High School Media Center 6:00 pm |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Motion to adjourn: Lloyd Kongsjord
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