Board of Education Badger ISD 676 Minutes of Regular Meeting Monday, January 6, 2025

1. Call to Order at 6:00 P.M.

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance

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

1.C. Administration and Department Heads: Daniel Carpenter, Stacey Warne, Leah Hasson, Ben Evans

1.D. Student Representative: Landon Christianson

1.E Others Present: Shannon Dostal, Patience Thompson

2. Annual Organization (Re-Organization) of the School Board

2.A. Organization of School Board

2.B. Review of School Board Member 4-Year Term Cycles:

January 2023 through December 2026: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson and Jared VonEnde

January 2025 through December 2028: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal and Brent Olson

2.C. Nominations for School Board Chair: Jamie Isane was nominated by Jeramy Swenson.

BE IT RESOLVED, by a 6 Yes to 0 No ballot vote, Jamie Isane is elected School Board Chair for 2025.

2.D. Nominations for School Board Vice Chair: Jeramy Swenson was nominated by Jamie Isane.

BE IT RESOLVED, by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote ballot, Jeramy Swenson is elected as School Board Vice Chair for 2025.

2.E. Nominations for School Board Clerk: Cari Dostal was nominated by Jeramy Swenson.

BE IT RESOLVED, by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote ballot, Cari Dostal is elected as School Board Clerk for 2025.

2.F. Nominations for School Board Treasurer: Jodie Davy was nominated by Jared VonEnde.

BE IT RESOLVED, by a 6 Yes to 0 No vote ballot, Jodie Davy is elected as School Board Treasurer for 2025.

2.G. Designate Official School Newspaper

A motion was made by Member Dostal, seconded by Member VonEnde to approve The Tribune published by Page 1 Publications, Inc. of Greenbush, MN as the designated official school newspaper.

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

2.H. Designate Official School Depositories

A motion was made by Member Davy to approve Border Bank, Citizens State Bank and Minnesota School Districts Liquid Asset Fund as the designated official school depositories. The motion was seconded by Member Olson.

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

2.I. Set the Official School District Mileage Rate

A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the current IRS rate of $0.70 or 70 cents per mile as of January 1, 2025, and to modify as IRS modifies with coinciding dates. The motion was seconded by Member VonEnde.

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

2.J. Set Official School Board Monthly Meeting Date and Time:

A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. to be the official School Board regular monthly meeting date and time, unless otherwise noted. The motion was seconded by Member VonEnde.

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

2.K. Set School Board Director Compensation

A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve $105 per meeting for the Board Chair and $95 per meeting for all other School Board Members as well as approving $210 for the Board Chair and $190 for all other School Board members for meetings lasting in duration over 4 hours as the official School Board Meeting per diem. The motion was seconded by Member Olson.

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

2.L. Designate Business Manager Accountant the authority to make electronic fund transfers as needed

A motion was made by Member Dostal to approve the authorization for Leah Hasson, Business Manager Accountant, to make electronic fund transfers as needed. The motion was seconded by Member Davy.

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

2.M. Designate School District Legal Counsel

A motion was made by Member Davy to designate both Squires, Waldspurger, and Mace, P.A. or Pemberton Law as School District Legal Counsel. Such designation shall allow the Superintendent and the School Board Chair to engage with either law firm on immediate need, with compensation on a fee for service basis only. The motion was seconded by Member Dostal.

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

3. Visitor Recognition

3.A. Listening Session – No participants.

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

5. Approval of Agenda

A motion was made by Member VonEnde to approve the agenda for the Monday, January 6, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Dostal. Discussion: None.

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

6. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

6.A. Approval of Minutes from December 16, 2024, Regular Meeting:

A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, December 16, 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Olson.

Discussion: None.

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

6.B. Approval of Minutes from December 9, 2024, Truth in Taxation Public Meeting:

A motion was made by Member Dostal to approve the minutes of the Truth in Taxation Public Meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

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

6.C. Approval of Minutes from December 16, 2024, World’s Best Workforce Public Meeting

A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the minutes of the World’s Best Workforce Public Meeting held on Monday, December 16, 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Olson. Discussion: None.

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

6.D. Approval of Minutes from December 18, 2024, Work Session Special Meeting:

A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the minutes of the Work Session Special Meeting held on Monday, December 18, 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Davy.

Discussion: None.

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

7. Consent Agenda

7.A. Rotation of 2025 Board Bill (auditing committee) Assignment Schedule

7.B. Payment of Bills

A motion was made by Member Isane to approve the payment of bills check #64253 through check #64329 for a total of $128,460.46 as listed as well as approve Purchasing Card electronic payments from the statement dated December 27, 2024, and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Davy. Discussion: None.

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

7.C. Appoint Committee Members List as a Whole for 2025:

Staff Development Committee: Jodie Davy and Cari Dostal

Technology Committee: Jodie Davy and Cari Dostal

Safety Committee: Brent Olson

Strategic Planning Committee: All Board Members

Continuing Ed Committee: Jodie Davy

Crisis Planning Committee: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson, and Jared VonEnde

Scholarship Committee: Cari Dostal

MSHSL Rep: Jeramy Swenson

Joint Sports Board: Jamie Isane, Jeramy Swenson, and Jared VonEnde

NWRIC Board: Cari Dostal

NWRIC Alternative: Jamie Isane

Legislative Liaison: OPEN

Meet & Confer: Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, and Jeramy Swenson

A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the appointed list of committee member appointments as a whole for 2025. The motion was seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

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

8. Communications

8.A. Building and Grounds Report

Mr. Evans reported the following items:

• The school receiving a new washer and dryer set from Northwest Community Action to replace the set we currently have.

• Mr. Evans completed work on a steam heat pipe in the shop, will be working to complete another section of the pipe that needs attention near the same area of the system.

8.B. Dean of Students Report

Mr. Warne reported the following item:

• K-12 Enrollment as of January 3, 2025 is 226 students.

8.C. Superintendent Report

Mr. Carpenter reported the following items:

• MN Paraprofessional Recognition Week is January 19-26, 2025. Thank you to all of the Badger School Paraprofessionals and for all that you do for our students!

• The 2025 MSBA Annual Leadership Conference will be held on January 16-17. Board Members Davy, Dostal, Olson, and Swenson will be attending.

•  Mr. Carpenter will be attending a 1-day School Legal Seminar for Administrators in Bemidji on January 23.

• Elementary Teachers will be attending an informational presentation with a representative from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt regarding new ELA curriculum options for the upcoming school year.

• The District Health Insurance Bid Timeline is included in the packet. We have submitted our bid form to the MHC through our broker as we have done in past years. The district will also secure a bid for PEIP Health Insurance.

• The Badger Education Association has submitted a Notice of Intent to Negotiate with the School District. Mr. Carpenter has filed a request with the MN Bureau of Mediation Services for Interest Based Collective Bargaining facilitation as both parties have done for several years.

• The Resolution to Make Adjustments to Curriculum, Programs, and Staffing is on the agenda tonight. This resolution directs the superintendent to evaluate curriculum, programs, and staffing to see if any adjustments or reductions will need to be made for the upcoming school year.

• The School Board Superintendent Contract Negotiations Team met with Mr. Carpenter on December 18 and both parties have reached a tentative agreement for the school board’s consideration on tonight’s agenda.

• Mr. Carpenter presented a quote for the purchase of 16 Smart Board Interactive Panels to replace the existing projectors and Smart Boards in classrooms. We were able to secure a new quote with a reduction in price per panel. The total quote for panels and installation hardware is $24042.55, which can be paid for with Capital Project Levy funds. Mr. Carpenter recommends moving ahead with this purchase now due to concerns about increased prices on imported technology in the future.

• Mr. Carpenter will approach the BEA and see if they would like to set up a Meet and Confer session with the School Board Meet and Confer Committee.

• Teachers will participate in the NWSC MLK Day Virtual Workshop on the morning of January 20. There will be many opportunities for teacher to attend sessions that are applicable towards licensure requirements.

• Mr. Carpenter is currently working on options for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. He will gather feedback from the BEA and present the calendar to the School Board for consideration at the February Regular Meeting.

9. Reports

9.A. Accept Cash Report

A motion was made Member Dostal to accept the Cash Report through December 31, 2024, subject to audit. The motion was seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

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

9.B. Accept FY25 Quarter 2 Budget Report

A motion was made by Member Swenson to accept the Badger ISD# 676 FY 25 Quarter 2 Budget Report, subject to audit. The motion was seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

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

9.C. December Donations – No Donations in December

10. New Business

10.A. Resolution Directing Superintendent to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in

Curriculum, Programs, and Staff Positions for the following school year, if needed.

A motion was made by Member Olson to adopt the Resolution Directing Superintendent to Make Recommendations for Adjustments in Curriculum, Programs, and Staff Positions for the following school year, if needed. The motion seconded by Member Davy. Discussion: None.

Roll Call Vote: Member Davy - Yes; Member Dostal - Yes; Member Isane - Yes;

Member Olson - Yes; Member Swenson - Yes; Member VonEnde - Yes.

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

10.B. Approval of Superintendent and K-12 Principal Contract

Discussion: School Board Members will review the contract further and will take action at the February Regular Meeting.

10.C. Acceptance of Notice of Intent to Bargain for the 2025-2027 Master Agreement with the Badger Education Association

A motion was made by Member Dostal to accept the Notice of Intent to Bargain for the 2025-2027 Master Agreement with the Badger Education Association. The motion was seconded by Member Davy. Discussion: None.

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

10.D. Approval of Purchase of Smart Board Interactive Displays

A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the purchase of 16 new Smart Board Interactive Displays and related installation hardware. The motion was seconded by Member Olson. Discussion: None.

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

11. Adjourn

A motion was made by Member Dostal to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 P.M. The motion seconded by Member VonEnde. Discussion: None.

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

NEXT MEETINGS:

Quarterly Safety Committee Meeting: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 3:30 P.M. in the FACS Classroom

Technology Committee Meeting: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the FACS Classroom

February Regular School Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Business Classroom

Cari Dostal, Clerk Jamie Isane, Chairperson

(February 12, 2025)