Board of Education Badger ISD 676 (Badger, Minn.) proceedings from November 21, 2022

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Board of Education Badger ISD 676

PO Box 68, 110 Carpenter Avenue East

Badger, Minnesota 56714

Monday, November 21, 2022 7:30 PM

in the Business & Tech Room 29

Badger School Board Meeting information can be found online at our website: www.badger.k12.mn.us

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1. Call to Order at 7:38 P.M.

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance

1.2. Roll Call (alphabetical order): Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Jamie Isane, Brent Olson, Carol Rhen, Jeramy Swenson

1.3. Administration and Department Heads: Kevin Ricke, Stacey Warne and Leah Hasson

2. Visitor Comments – None

Visitors present in attendance (alphabetical order): Ashley Duray, Sherri Kukowski, Jared VonEnde

2.1. Listening Session – None

3. Recommendation to add items to the agenda from Board Members or School Administrators – None

4. Approval of Agenda

4.1. A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the agenda for the Monday, November 21, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting as presented. The motion seconded by Member Olson. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C. = motion carried unanimously.

5. Minutes

5.1. A motion was made by Member Swenson to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, October 10, 2022 as presented. The motion seconded by Member Davy. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C.

Attachments: (2)
5.2. A motion was made by Member Olson to approve the minutes of the Special School Board Meeting held on Friday, November 18, 2022 as presented. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C.

Attachments: (2)
6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Pay Bills: A motion was made by Member Isane to approve the payment of bills check #62363 through check #62438 for a total of $86,554.81 as listed and approve Purchasing Card electronic payments dated November 3, 2022 and Electronic Fund Transfers as submitted. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C.

Attachments: (5)
7. Communications

7.1. Building and Grounds: Striker Hasson
7.2. (MSBA) Minnesota School Boards Association In-Person Leadership Conference January 12-13, 2023

MSBA Newly Elected Board Member Training Opportunities (Phase I and Phase II) Attachments: (2)
7.3. Invitation to file for Election to Joint Powers Board of Region 1

Description: The Joint Powers Board Meetings are generally held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in Moorhead.

Deadline for completed ballots to be received at Region 1 is December 30, 2022

7.4. Superintendent

7.4.a. Miscellaneous Items to Report by Superintendent
Attachments: (3)
7.5. Badger School District Budget to Actual Expenditure Report
7.6. Dean of Students

7.6.a. Student Enrollment as of November 17 Attachment: (1)
7.6.b. Upcoming Events and Dates of Interest - please see attachment Attachment: (1)

8. Reports
8.1. Accept Cash Report: A motion was made by Member Swenson to Accept Cash Report through October 31, 2022

subject to audit. The motion seconded by Member Rhen. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C. Attachment: (1)
8.2. No Donations received in October

9. Proposed Resolutions
9.1. Long Term Substitute Music Teacher: A motion was made by Member Rhen to approve the hire of Katie Rhen as

long term substitute music teacher from November 16, 2022 to March 1, 2023 (subject to change) at a

$249.28 daily rate of pay plus pro-rated benefits per to Badger Ed. Assoc. Teacher Agreement. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C. Attachments: (3)
9.2. Long Term Substitute Elementary Grade 4 Teacher: A motion was made by Member Davy to approve the hire of Katelyn Kofstad as the long term substitute elementary grade 4 teacher from December 12, 2022 to March 9, 2023 (subject to change). Daily rate pay will be $139.20 while Minnesota Teacher License is pending. Upon issuance of Minnesota teacher license through Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), then the daily rate of pay will be $249.28 plus pro-rated benefits per to Badger Ed. Assoc. Teacher Agreement contingent upon appropriate licensure. The motion seconded by Member Rhen. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C. Attachment: (1)

Description: Another licensed MN teacher will also need to be in the classroom short term.

9.3. Accept Teacher Resignation: A motion was made by Member Olson to accept the resignation of Sherri Kukowski, Math Teacher at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. The motion seconded by Member Dostal.

6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C.
Attachment: (1)

Description: Sincere thank you for 20+ academic years of service and best wishes on future endeavors.

9.4. Accept Coach Resignation: A motion was made by Member Rhen to accept the resignation of John Lee, Head BGMR Football Coach. The motion seconded by Member Davy. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C. Attachment: (1)

Description: Sincere thank you for 15 years of football coaching service, 10 of those 15 years serving as head coach.

9.5. Approve Advertising for a Para: A motion was made by Member Olson to approve advertising for a regular part-time (Jr. High & Sr. High) Special Education Paraprofessional position for 7.25 hours per school day by no later than the start of second semester on Mon., Jan. 23, 2023. The motion seconded by Member Dostal. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C.
Attachment: (1)

Description: Our caseload in the K-12 special education department for the numbers ofIndividual Education Plans (IEPs) has increased since the previous academic year and will increase more upon completion of pending evaluations.

9.6. Approve Shot Clock and Scoreboard Purchases: A motion was made by Member Swenson to the purchase of shot clocks and scoreboards from Daktronics for price of $15,035 which does not include installation. The motion seconded by Member Rhen. 6-Yes and 0-No vote; U.C. Attachments: (2)

Description: Implementation of a 35-second shot clock begins in the future 2023-2024 season for Boys and Girls Basketball for varsity-level competition required by the Minnesota State High School League.

Two quotes from two different venders are provided. The recommendation is Daktronics (same vender, same/similar operating system as GMR as well as several other area schools.)

Donations could be solicited to help offset expenses.

10. Adjourn: Recommended motion: Member Swenson moved to adjourn at 8:19 P.M. The motion seconded by Member Davy. 6-Yes; 0-No vote; U.C. = motion carried unanimously.

Cari Dostal, Clerk
Jamie Isane, Chairperson

Upcoming Meetings:
Mon., Dec. 12, 2022
6:00 PM
World’s Best Workforce Annual Public Meeting

Mon., Dec. 12, 2022
6:30 PM
Safety Committee Meeting

Mon., Dec. 12, 2022
7:00 PM
Truth in Taxation Annual Public Meeting

Mon., Dec. 12, 2022
7:30 PM
Regular School Board Meeting

Badger School Board Meeting information can be found online at our website: www.badger.k12.mn.us

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(December 21,2022)