NORTH STAR PUBLIC SCHOOL
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
May 18, 2022
The School Board of North Star Public School District #10 met in regular session on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in North Star Room 101. PRESENT: Chris Doehler, Michelle Gibbens, Vickie Jacksen, Jeana Jorde, Jay Nicholas, John Peters, Paul Wagenman; Administration: Jeff Hagler, Jessica Gunderson, Nancy Reiser, Cathy Johnson. No visitors.
Board President Jacksen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. There were no changes to the agenda.
MOTION to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2022 regular meeting was made by Jay Nicholas, seconded by John Peters, and CARRIED - all voting aye. MOTION to approve the May bills presented for payment was made by Michelle Gibbens, seconded by Jeana Jorde, and CARRIED - all voting aye. Monthly financial reports for April 2022 were reviewed.
Principals’ and Activities Director Reports:
Elementary Principal’s report by Ms. Gunderson: PK-6 enrollment: 183; YTD attendance: 93.91%; discussed the material covered in a quote from The Math Learning Center for a new K-5 math curriculum to be implemented in FY2022/23 if approved by the board; requested board approval of the pre-school (four-year old) program as required by the NDDHS program approval process and requested approval of a contract offer to be made to fill the preschool teaching position at 50% of fulltime for one year only.
MOTION to approve the sales order quote of $23,096.88 less sales tax of $1,511.03 (net $21,585.85) from The Math Learning Center for K-5 math curriculum materials was made by Michelle Gibbens and seconded by Chris Doehler. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes.
MOTION to approve the preschool (four-year old) program per the application made to NDDHS was made by Jeana Jorde and seconded by John Peters. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes.
MOTION to approve a contract offer to Billi Olson for the preschool teaching position at 50% of fulltime for one year only (FY2022/23) was made by Paul Wagenman and seconded by Jay Nicholas. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes.
The FY2022/23 handbook for elementary and JH/HS students was presented to the board; changes to be made for the new year were discussed by Ms. Gunderson, Mrs. Reiser, and board members.
MOTION to approve the FY2022/23 elementary/JH/HS student handbook with changes as discussed was made by John Peters and seconded by Jeana Jorde. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes. The handbook as revised and approved will be re-posted to Dropbox.
High School Principal’s report by Mrs. Reiser: JH/HS enrollment: 115, YTD attendance: 95.97%; 2022/23 JH/HS class schedule will include a variety of electives (Spanish II, Cultures and Cuisine, Officiating, LT Sports, Ornithology, Speech), 7/8 STEM classes, and time for intervention services for students in grades 7-12. Projected enrollment for the FY2022/23 year is 118.
Activities Director report by Mr. Hagler: Participation in spring sports activities has been challenging due to weather; NS will host regional baseball tournament; NS has state qualifiers in both boys’ golf and track with the final number of state qualifiers still t/b/determined. The Track and Field Scope Clarification document provided by TCMC was reviewed and discussed and cost information for installing sewer service to the new crow’s nest was provided. Due to the number of changes included in the draft clarification document and the difficult readability of the document as presented, Mr. Hagler will request an updated version of the proposed final document for board review. Board approval for the use of North Star facilities for summer football, volleyball, and strength/conditioning camps was requested.
MOTION to approve the use of North Star facilities for summer 2022 football, volleyball, and strength & conditioning sports camps was made by John Peters and seconded by Jay Nicholas. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes.
Superintendent’s Report by Mr. Hagler: The office manager interview committee met prior to the board meeting and recommends running the classified ad for an additional three weeks to allow for additional applicants, with revisions to the ad wording to include additional information re: pay and benefits; TLC, NESC, and NDSOS memberships will be continued for FY2022/23 with the intent to use TLC services/equipment in STEM classes; a no-charge tuition agreement was presented for board approval.
MOTION to approve a no-charge tuition agreement for a grade 11 North Star resident high school student to attend Lakota Public School for the 2022/23 school year was made by John Peters and seconded by Chris Doehler. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes.
Old Business: Discussed revocation of the “Broker of Record” agreement signed with Hays Companies, Inc/Brown & Brown following the 4/19/22 meeting, as the agreement was represented to be a continuation of the “Authorization for Release of Information” letter signed 2/1/22, and the “Broker of Record” agreement would have resulted in an additional 3% increase in the FY2022/23 BCBS health plan premiums contrary to representations made at the 4/19/22 meeting. Coverage and premium summaries for the current BCBS grandfathered Educators Plus 100 health insurance plan and a non-grandfathered ClassicBlue 100 plan were reviewed and discussed, with the board deciding to keep the current grandfathered plan in place for FY2022/23. Precinct, polling place, and poll hours were set by the board for the upcoming election.
MOTION to designate one precinct for the June 14, 2022 school board election, with the polling place located in the Cando Armory building, and poll hours from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. was made by Chris Doehler and seconded by Michelle Gibbens. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes.
Mr. Hagler reported that the old white activity bus was sold “as is” to Lidgerwood Public School for $3,000, and that the new white activity bus needs Chevy warranty work for several issues.
New Business: The Technology Committee met and prepared a schedule of FY2022/23 North Star technology subscriptions, licenses, and hardware needs for board approval; anticipated funding will be from both the FY2022 and FY2023 expense budgets.
MOTION to approve the proposed/estimated $71, 449.92 spending plan for FY2022/23 technology needs was made by Jeana Jorde and seconded by John Peters. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Doehler-yes, Gibbens-yes, Jorde-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes.
The North Star Scholarship Committee met and awarded seven graduating senior (NSS) scholarships ranging from $650 to $2150 and totaling $10,050, and seven continuing student (CSS) scholarships ranging from $200 to $500 and totaling $2,300.
Next meeting (regular and election canvassing) is set for Monday, June 27, 2022, at 7:30 AM.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.