Minutes of Regular Meeting Board of Education Badger ISD 676 PO Box 68, 110 Carpenter Avenue East, Badger, Minnesota 56714 Regular Meeting Monday, July 8, 2024 7:30 PM in the Business & Tech Room 29

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Board of Education Badger ISD 676

PO Box 68, 110 Carpenter Avenue East, Badger, Minnesota 56714

Regular Meeting

Monday, July 8, 2024 7:30 PM in the Business & Tech Room 29

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1. Call to Order at 7:36 P.M.

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance

1.2. Roll Call: Present: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Brent Olson, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde Absent: Jamie Isane

1.3. Administration, Department Heads: Dan Carpenter, Ben Evans, Leah Hasson

2. Visitor Comments - None

2.1 Visitors in attendance: Ryan Bergeron, Becky Dostal, Lisa Erickson, Lyla Gust, Amanda Marquis

3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda by Board Members or School Administrators – None

4. Approval of Agenda

4.1. A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve the agenda for the Monday, July 8, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting 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. Minutes

5.1. A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session Meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024 as presented. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

5.2. A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2024 as presented. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

5.3. A motion was made by Member Dostal to approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session Meeting held on Thursday, June 20, 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.

5.4. A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting held on Thursday, June 27, 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.

6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Pay Bills: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve the payment of bills check #63804 through check #63880 for a total of $113,989.90 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated July 8, 2024 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by Member Olson. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

6.2. Request Payment for 8 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the written request submitted by Garrett Anhorn, 12-month Lead Evening Custodian, to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

6.3. Request Payment for 8 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the written request submitted by Leah Hasson, 12-Month Business Manager, to be paid for 8 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde . Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

6.4. Request Payment for 2 unused Vacation Days: A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the written request submitted by Ben Evans, 12-month Head of Maintenance and Grounds, to be paid for 2 vacation days not used the previous year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 as permitted/allowable within the Non-Certified Staff Agreement for eligible 12-month employees. The motion seconded by Member Olson. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

7. Communications

7.1. Building and Grounds Report: Ben Evans

Update on planter removal outside of school by Kindergarten Room; discussion about carpet replacement estimates; seeking a second quote on Music Room fire door replacement; discussion regarding recent repair work to the Bobcat.

.7.2. Superintendent

7.2.a. Independent Auditor Team from Brady Martz & Associates, Thief River Falls, MN Office, is scheduled to be here on site August 12 - 13.

7.2.b. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Summer Leadership Seminar August 5 - 6, 2024 at Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park.

7.2.c. Bus & Type III Driver Safety Review Annual Training through NCTC Workforce Development: August 14, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Northland Community & Technical College, TRF. Two onsite options for the Annual Driver Safety Review: September 11 at GMR School Music Room - 6:30 p.m. and September 18 at Badger School Cafeteria - 6:30 p.m.

7.2.d. Paraprofessional Trainings and Other Opportunities: Regional Paraprofessional Workshop sponsored by Northwest Service Cooperative (NWSC) to be held: August 22, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Virtual attend remotely; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Initial first-time CPI Training) sponsored by the Northwest Inter-District Regional Council (NWRIC) to be held: August 13, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and August 14, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Refresher Training for returning Badger employees is August 27, 2024 |- 1:00 p.m. (during Back to School Workshop).

7.2.e. School Board Election Candidate Filing Period - July 30, 2024, through August 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. There are three School Board seats up for election this November. Interested individuals can get paperwork for candidacy at the Badger School office during normal business hours. There is a $2 filing fee. Candidates must submit paperwork no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

7.2.f. Estimates for carpet replacement in Music Room and Kindergarten Room and replacement of Fire Door in Music Room; two estimates were received for carpet replacement and one estimate was received for the fire door replacement. Recommendation is to go with the lowest bid for carpet replacement and table the motion to accept the door estimate and seek an additional bid.

7.2.g. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent; seeking Milk Bids for 24-25 School Year; explanation of Foster Care Transportation Agreement; information about upcoming July 23 Board Work Session.

8. Reports

8.1. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to accept the Cash Report through June 30, 2023, subject to audit. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

8.2. Accept June Donations: A motion was made by Member Olson to accept the donations listed below. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

Polaris Benevity: $1000 to Badger FCCLA

8.3. Accept Fiscal Quarter 4 Report: A motion was made by Member Davy to accept the Badger School District FY 23 Fourth Quarter Budget Report subject to audit. The motion seconded by Member Olson.Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9. Proposed Resolutions

9.1. LTFM Plan: A motion was made by Member VonEnde:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 676, State of Minnesota, approves the attached FY 26 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Olson, and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Member Davy, Member Dostal, Member Olson, Member Swenson, and Member VonEnde;and the following voted against the same: None;

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

9.2. Advertise for Milk Bids: A motion was made by Member Davy to authorize advertising for Milk Bids. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.3. Truth in Taxation: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to set the Truth in Taxation meeting date (Initial Meeting) for Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. In Business Tech Room 29 at Badger Community School. The motion seconded by Member Olson. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.4. Foster Care Transportation Agreement: A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement For The Transportation of Children and Youth In Foster Care Placement with Roseau County. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.5. Annual approval for an e-Learning Plan: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve an e-Learning Plan for 2024-2025 school year. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.6. Approve Revision of Polices: A motion was made by Member Dostal to approve revision of the following listed policies with first-and-final reading as presented/amended: 102, 104, 204, 207, 413, 416, 418, 419, 425, 503, 506, 507, 509, 512, 513, 515, 516, 521, 524, 532, 535, 601, 602, 603, 604, 606.5, 607, 608, 609, 613, 614, 615, 616, 619, 620, 624, 707, 708, 709, 802, and 806. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.7. A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve the Gator Clay Busters reimbursement request to Badger ISD #676 for hotel costs incurred for the 2024 MSHSL State Clay Target Tournament through the BGMR Joint Sports Board billing process, contingent upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683 School Board. The motion seconded by Member Olson. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.8. A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the Gator Clay Busters request to Badger ISD #676 to pay for future registration, hotel, and transportation costs associated with participating in the MSHSL State Clay Target Tournament, beginning in 2025, through the BGMR Joint Sports Billing process, contingent upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683 School Board. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.9. Carpet Replacement: A motion was made by Member Dostal to accept the estimate from Cameron Olson to replace the carpet in the Music and Kindergarten rooms. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

9.10. Music Room Fire Door Replacement: No motion was made to accept an estimate to replace the Fire

Exit Door in the Music Room at this time. Discussion: The school district is seeking a second bid. Action will be taken on door replacement at the July 23 Special Meeting.

9.11. A motion was made by Member Olson to meet with representatives of the Badger Education Association to discuss compensation regarding the training requirements of the READ Act. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. Representatives of the Badger School Board shall be Member Davy, Member Swenson, and Member Dostal. Discussion (none); BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

10. Adjourn: A motion was made by Member VonEnde to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 PM. The motion seconded by Member Davy. BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.

Cari Dostal, Clerk

Jamie Isane, Chairperson

(August 21, 2024)