REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MAY 17, 2023
The School Board of North Star Public School district #10 met in regular session on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the North Star Shop Classroom.
PRESENT: Michelle Gibbens, Jeana Jorde, Vickie Jacksen, Brooks Larson, Paul Wagenman; Administration: Jeff Hagler, Jessica Gunderson, Nancy Reiser. ABSENT: Jeremiah Halley, Chris Doehler, Cathy Johnson.
VISITORS: Daniel Grande – NS Staff
Board President Jacksen called the meeting to order at 7:02 a.m. April 24, 2023 minutes adjustment, Page 2 under Old Business: MA+16 with $1,00 increment. . . should say MA+16 with $1,000 increment . . . MOTION by Gibbens, second by Wagenman to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2023 regular meeting. MOTION CARRIED – all voting aye. MOTION by Wagenman, second by Larson, to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2023 special board meeting.
MOTION CARRIED – all voting aye. MOTION by Jorde, second Gibbens, to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2023 special board meeting. MOTION CARRIED – all voting aye.
MOTION by Wagenman, second by Jorde, to approve the May bills presented for payment. MOTION CARRIED – all voting aye. Monthly financial reports for April were reviewed.
Principal’s Reports:
Elementary Principal’s Report by Ms. Gunderson: PK-6 enrollment 185 (added 5th grade student), attendance 94.7%; discussed playground, Dakota Playground sent a quote without tire swing, would like tire swing added and have not gotten back to Ms. Gunderson, she will recontact; presented Andria Juarez’s resignation for board acceptance.
MOTION by Larson, second by Jorde, to accept the resignation of Andria Juarez at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Wagenman – yes, Larson – yes, Jorde – yes, Gibbens – yes, Jacksen – yes. Interviewed one music applicant, looking to offer a contract; kindergarten position has been offered, working on H1B visa; Elementary Handbook does not need changes, discussed make-up time for students over allotted days.
High School Principal’s Report by Mrs. Reiser: 7-12 enrollment 115; attendance 94.7%; Handbook changes: 2023-2024 school year calendar, administration names and contacts, Graduation Requirement will stay at 24 credits, will adjust computer/computer/science/cybersecurity/elective credits to the following: Word/Spreadsheet – 1 credit, CS/Cybersecurity – 1 credit, Electives – 5 ½ credits, Cell phone policy change to k-9 students will not be allowed to use personal electronic devices from 8:10 AM –3:26PM. 10th
-12th grade students may possess . . . , Lunch/milk fees will be adjusted to new requirements, Drama Fee for k-12 - $2.00, and High School Art fee $10.00/ semester.
MOTION by Gibbens, second by Wagenman, to approve North Star Handbook Changes for the
2023-2024 school year. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Wagenman – yes, Larson – yes,
Jorde – yes, Gibbens – yes, Jacksen – yes. Reported on three High School Principal applicants, have interviewed three candidates and have one more interviewed scheduled; discussed Character Strong Curriculum for k-12, this is a Social Emotional Curriculum, quoted $7396.60 for curriculum and training, with a renewal fee of $999.00/year; reported on Final test schedule; reported one state golf qualifier and two state track qualifiers so far this season.
Activities Director’s Report by Mr. Hagler: Still need to fill Activities Director position and then fill the coaching positions; Will contact Leeds about Clay Target participation; Summer Camp fliers are in dropbox, all have a waiver included; VB 3 Class System is being looked at in the state, NS will provide a letter of support; Region Baseball Tournament is being held at North Star Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, still openings for volunteers, have talked to Sheriff for extra patrolling on the highway; Color Run will be on Wednesday (last day of school); BSN was here with samples of Girls Basketball uniforms; Wayne from Mortenson visited to discuss Crow’s nest, which includes storage and bathrooms, and baseball field, board would like them to pursue a 12 x 36 building, will also look into fundraising for baseball field;
Superintendent’s Report by Mr. Hagler: No projection on surplus or deficit because reports not in until early morning; Audit has not been done because they are still waiting for information from Business Manager which was requested in October 2022 and April 2023; Health Inspection was done, and one item (thermometer) was corrected on site; Sub Pay is recommended to move to $140.00 per day and $20.00 per period.
Old Business: Negotiations – no insurance rate yet, so cannot finalize ancillary changes; Contract for new Superintendent has been adjusted (TFFR not paid on supplement) and was initialed by C. Johnson, V. Jacksen, A. Zachrison; Need to approve Ms. Gunderson’s contract of $75,000, annuity of $1700.00, $50.00 for unused sick leave and an increase of 3.5% on TFFR along with personal days and sick days.MOTION by Jorde, second by Wagenman, to Ms. Gunderson’s contract for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Wagenman – yes, Larson – yes, Jorde – yes, Gibbens –yes, Jacksen – yes. Election calendar discussed and the ballot has not been put in the newspaper.
New Business: Technology committee met and asked for $107, 247.76 for technology for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION by Gibbens, second by Larson, to approve the technology expenses for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Wagenman – yes, Larson – yes, Jorde – yes, Gibbens – yes, Jacksen – yes. Business manager evaluations are to be completed and returned to Mr. Hagler by May 24, 2023; Mr. Hagler will be officially done on June 20, 2023; discussion on consulting fees for Mr. Hagler and Mrs. Reiser; Hal Parker Post has purchased a camera for Speech and the post to use for $1849.00.
Next Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. in the Shop Classroom. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
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Vickie Jacksen, President Cathy Johnson, Business Manager