NORTH STAR PUBLIC SCHOOL
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
JUNE 27, 2022
The North Star Public School District #10 School Board met in regular session on Monday, June 27, 2022 in North Star
Room 101.
PRESENT: Vickie Jacksen, Jeana Jorde, Michelle Gibbens, Jay Nicholas, John Peters, Paul Wagenman; Administration: Jeff Hagler, Jessica Gunderson, Nancy Reiser, Cathy Johnson. ABSENT: Chris Doehler. No visitors.
Board President Jacksen called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. No changes/additions to the agenda.
MOTION to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2022 meeting was made by Wagenman, seconded by Jorde. MOTION CARRIED - all voting aye.
MOTION to approve the June bills presented for payment made by Gibbens, seconded by Peters, and CARRIED - all voting aye. Monthly financial reports for May 2022 were reviewed.
Principals’ and Activity Director Reports:
Elementary Principal report by Mrs. Gunderson: Provided chart with FY23 teacher/grade assignments and projected class sizes, and 2022/23 elementary class schedule. Letter of resignation from Sherri Bonham for FY2022-2023 Title I teacher position was presented for board action re: release from contract. Board options for addressing a release from contract were presented by Mr. Hagler.MOTION by Jorde, seconded by Nicholas, to approve the resignation of Sherri Bonham and grant an unconditional release from her FY23 contract with payment of liquidated damages of $1,000. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Jorde-yes, Gibbens-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes (Doehlerabsent).
Requested board approval of the FY23 consolidated application for federal Title funds.
MOTION by Jorde, seconded by Gibbens, to approve the FY23 NDDPI consolidated application for Title funds. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Jorde-yes, Gibbens-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksenyes (Doehler-absent).
High School Principal report by Mrs. Reiser: FY23 projected enrollment chart and JH/HS class schedule were presented.
Activities Director report by Mr. Hagler: Financial report on region baseball tournament and breakdown by sport for NDHSAA payment for post season tournament participation. Update on football field project: project start is on hold pending funding; Track and Field Scope Clarification document and Exchange and Gift Agreement re: land transfers between NSPSD and Towner County Hospital Authority for the FB field project were available for board review;
discussed options for home games if Cando field is unavailable due to project work. Reported on meeting with Leeds superintendent and principal for informational purposes only re: possible football co-op for 2023. Mr. Hagler provided information to Leeds representatives on current NSPSD co-ops and a list of items to be considered for a new co-op.
Superintendent’s Report by Mr. Hagler: FY22 NDDPI transportation and ADM reports were discussed and presented for board approval.
MOTION by Wagenman, seconded by Jorde, to approve the FY22 NDDPI Transportation Routes report. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Jorde-yes, Gibbens-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes (Doehler-absent).MOTION by Gibbens, seconded by Nicholas, to approve the FY22 NDDPI District Pupil Membership report.
MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Jorde-yes, Gibbens-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksenyes (Doehler-absent).Two no charge tuition agreements were presented for board approval. MOTION by Peters, seconded by Nicholas, to approve two no charge tuition agreements for FY23: one for NSPSD PK student to attend Rolette Public School and one for Leeds resident to attend North Star. MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Jorde-yes, Gibbens-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes (Doehler-absent).
Fiscal year end vehicle mileage report and preliminary information re: expected FY23 coal and fuel expense and state aid payments was provided to the board. Information re: $350,000 EPA grant funding for an electric bus was presented and discussed; board tabled further consideration at this time. The required 3-year asbestos reinspection has been completed with no issues found.
Old Business: Committee interviewed six applicants for office manager position and will meet again to discuss the interviews and decide between re-interviewing or making an offer.
New Business: Discussed staffing possibilities for covering the open Title I position from within. June 14, 2022 election poll book, tally sheet, ballot certification, ballots, preliminary results, and absentee ballots received after June 14, 2022 were provided to the board for canvassing.
MOTION was made by Peters, seconded by Nicholas, to declare the following final official results for the June 14, 2022 election following board canvassing: Two hundred eleven ballots were cast of which two hundred ten(210) were qualified ballots and one (1) absentee ballot was rejected due to non-matching signatures; for Geographical Area #1 - Cando 3-year term: Brooks Larson was declared winner with two hundred two votes (plus 3 scattered write-ins, 4 blank ballots, 1 defective ballot); for Geographical Area #2 – Bisbee-Egeland 3-year
term: Jeremiah Halley was declared winner with one hundred ninety four votes (4 scattered write-ins, 12 blank ballots). MOTION CARRIED on a roll call vote: Jorde-yes, Gibbens-yes, Nicholas-yes, Peters-yes, Wagenman-yes, Jacksen-yes (Doehler-absent).Other miscellaneous items noted were possible installation of carpet squares in shop classroom and Mr. Haugen’s
office, school basement cleanup progress, and consideration of retirement reception for Bella.
Next meeting set for Wednesday, July 20, 2022; meal to be served at 6:00 pm with annual meeting to follow.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.