Board of Education Badger ISD 676/Regular Meeting Monday, August 12, 2024 7:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order at 7:35 P.M.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance

1.B. Roll Call: Present: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, and Jared VonEnde

Absent: Jeramy Swenson (Arrived at 7:40 P.M.)

1.C. Administration, Department Heads Present: Daniel Carpenter, Stacey Warne, Ben Evans, Jody Randall

2. Visitors in Attendance: Ryan Bergeron, Lisa Erickson

2.A. Listening Session – No participants

3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda by Board Members or School Administrators –

Recommendation by Superintendent Carpenter to add 9.M. – Reschedule November Regular Board Meeting because the regular meeting date in November falls on Veteran’s Day, which is a restricted meeting date.

4. Approval of Agenda

A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the agenda for the Monday, August 12, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting as amended. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

5. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

5.A. A motion was made by Member Dostal to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, July 8, 2024 as presented. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to _0 No vote.

5.B. A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting held on Monday, July 23, 2024 as presented. The motion seconded by Member Olson. . Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

5.C. A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting held on Monday, August 5, 2024 as presented. The motion seconded by Member Olson. Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Payment of Bills: A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the payment of bills check #63881 through check #63949 for a total of $150165.49 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated August 12, 2024 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

6.B. Approve 2023-2024 BGMR Joint Sports Billing to Greenbush-Middle River: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve the 2023-2024 Joint Sports Billing from Badger to Greenbush-Middle River

(GMR) as presented. The motion seconded by Member Olson. Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

6.C. Paraprofessional Resignation: A motion was made by Member Davy to accept the resignation of Alyssa Pulczinski as Elementary Title One Paraprofessional effective Thursday, August 8, 2024. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

Member Swenson joined the meeting at7:40 P.M., following the motion for 6.C.

7. Communications

7.A. Ben Evans, Building and Grounds Report:

• The carpet replacement in the music room and kindergarten room will be completed this week.

• The school will be ordering replacement metal gutter covers for the north sidewalk.

• The weight room staircase railing was recently repaired to good working order.

• Playground repairs: We are working on getting a quote to repair and/or replace the gator steps anda steering wheel due to damage.

7.B. Mr. Stacey Warne, Dean of Students Report: Noting to report for this meeting.

7.C. Mr. Daniel Carpenter. Superintendent Report:

• The Fall Back to School Teacher’s Workshop – August 27 – August 29.

• The Back to School Open House will be Wed., August 28, 2024 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.

There will be a picnic style meal served from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 7th Grade Orientation will

start at 6:30 P.M.

• Mr. Carpenter and Leah Hasson attended the NWSC School Finance Workshop in Thief River

Falls on July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th.

• Mr. Carpenter and Mrs. Becky Dostal will be attending a Student Teacher Orientation meeting at

Bemidji State University on August 19th. There will be two student teachers at Badger School forthe 2024-2025 School Year.

• Brady Martz is currently conducting the annual district audit and will be on site on Tuesday,  August 13th.

•  The November Regular Meeting will need to be rescheduled to a different date due to the regular date falling on Veteran’s Day this year. Superintendent Carpenter recommends scheduling it for Tuesday, November 12th at 7:30 P.M. and include the canvassing of election results on the agenda.

• Referendum and Building Project updates: The communications team has selected a logo for the project. Rapp Strategies, ICS, and Baird are working on the microsite with tax estimator and information about the referendum and building project. The goal is to get the site online by the end of August. Resolutions and ballot questions related to the referendum and building bond project have been submitted to the Roseau County Auditor and the Minnesota Department of

Education. The school district will need to have some public informational meetings to the referendum and building project. The first one of these meeting will be on September 16th.

• The MREA Fall Conference will be held November 17-19. Interested School Board members should inform Mr. Carpenter is they plan to attend.

8. Reports

8.A. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by Member Davy to accept the Cash Report through July 31, 2024, subject to audit. The motion seconded by Member Olson. Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

8.B. Accept July Donations: A motion was made by Member Swenson to accept the Donations listed below. The motion seconded by Member Dostal.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

Donations:

$2000 to Badger FCCLA from Polaris Benevity – Anonymous

$1000 to Badger FCCLA from Polaris Benevity – Debbie Forst

$1000 to Badger FCCLA from Polaris Badger Town & Country Club

9. New Business

9.A. Award Milk Bid for the 2024-2025 School Year: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to award Prairie Farms the Milk Bid for 2024-2025 academic year. The motion seconded by Member Olson.

Discussion: Prairie Farms is the lowest bid. We purchased our milk from Prairie Farms during the 23-24 School Year. Food Service Director Jody Randall was satisfied with their service and recommends them again for this year.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.B. Set School Meal Prices for SY 2024-2025: A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the following meal prices for the 2024-2025 School Year: $2.40 for Adult Breakfast and $5.00 for Adult Lunch; all students will receive free breakfasts and free lunches; ala carte pricing for students and adults will be $0.90 for seconds at breakfast, $1.10 for seconds at lunch, and $0.35 for extra milk.

The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion: Adult meal prices are set at the state minimum. Ala carte pricing remains unchanged from last year.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.C. Open Sealed Bids for New Holland Tractor: A motion was made by Member Olson to accept the bid from Tom Ostby in the amount of $4607 to purchase the Blue TC29D New Holland Tractor. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.D. Open Sealed Bids for Overhead Garage Door: A motion was made by Member Swenson to accept the bid from James Dostal in the amount of $850 to purchase the 16-Foot Overhead Door with installation hardware and 2 extra panels. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote: Member Dostal abstained from voting.

9.E. Set Hourly Rate of Pay for Trained School Office Substitute (either short call or long term): A motion was made by Member Davy to approve an hourly rate of pay of $18.75 per hour for the SY2024-2025. The motion seconded by Member Swenson. Discussion: none

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.F. Approve Employment: Elementary Title I Paraprofessional: A motion was made by Member Dostal to approve the hire of Tasha Seydel for as a regular part-time 7.25 paid hours per school day Elementary Title I Paraprofessional contingent upon completion of pre-employment criminal history background check. Pay Scale placement would be Step 8 ($16.95 per hour). The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.G. Approve Employment: Preschool Paraprofessional: A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the hire of Brooke VonEnde as a regular part-time 7.25 paid hours per school day (Mondays - Thursdays only) Preschool Paraprofessional contingent upon completion of pre-employment criminal history background check. Pay Scale placement would be Step 3 ($15.70 per hour). The motion seconded by Member Swenson. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote; Member VonEnde abstained from voting.

9.H. Advertise for Elementary Title I Paraprofessional: A motion was made by Member Dostal to approve advertising for one regular part-time 7.25 hours per school day Elementary Title One Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion: This advertisement is for the vacancy approved under item 6.C.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.I. Approve Continuing Contract for a Teacher: A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve a teacher’s continuing-contract (tenure) for Johannah Hayes-Hoernemann. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.J. Approve Agreement with Interquest Detection Canine Inspections: A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the agreement by and between Interquest Detection Canines and Badger School District for the SY2024-2025 as presented. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.K. Approve Driver’s Education Vehicle Lease Agreement with Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683: A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the vehicle lease agreement by and between Greenbush-Middle River School District and Badger School District for the SY2024-2025 as presented.

The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.L. Annual Review of Policies: A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the set of listed policies scheduled to be reviewed annually. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion: None

Policies scheduled for annual review:

410 Family and Medical Leave Act

413 Harassment and Violence

414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults

506 Student Discipline

514 Bullying Prohibition Policy

522 Student Sex Discrimination

524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy

616 School District System Accountability

722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests

806 Crisis Management policy

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.M. Reschedule November Regular Board Meeting: A motion was made by Member Dostal to schedule to November Regular School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries/does not carry by a vote of 6 Yes to 0 No.

10. Adjourn: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M. The motion seconded by Member Olson.

BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote.

Cari Dostal, Clerk 

Jamie Isane, Chairperson

(September 18, 2024)