Also present were: Marlene Anderson, Dave Hill, Ann Ulrich, Craig Mattson, Darin Robson and Michelle Westerman.

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1 Regular Board Meeting Independent School District 564 Board of Education September 24, :00 p.m. DSC Board Room A Regular Meeting of Independent School District #564 Board of Education was held Monday, September 24, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the DSC Board Room. The following board members were present: Mike Spears, Misty Hempel, Jon Lindgren, Shannon Boen, Kevin Ballard and Chris Melbye. Absent: Wayne Nomeland. Staff members present were: Renee Olson, Tanya Monson-Ek, Bradley D. Bergstrom, Sara Olson, Becky Rogalla, Bob Wayne, Tony Greene and Patrick Marolt. Student Council members present were: Shelby Hensrud and Luis Calderon. Also present were: Marlene Anderson, Dave Hill, Ann Ulrich, Craig Mattson, Darin Robson and Michelle Westerman. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chairman Mike Spears called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Vice Chairperson Misty Hempel confirmed that a quorum was present. A motion was made by Misty Hempel and seconded by Kevin Ballard to approve the September 24, 2018 agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Kevin Ballard and seconded by Shannon Boen to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2018 Regular Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Jon Lindgren and seconded by Misty Hempel to approve the bills as submitted and on file in the School District Business Office. Motion carried unanimously. Public Comment: None. Superintendent s Report - Superintendent Bradley Bergstrom reported on the following: MSBA Advocacy Tour held September 12, 2018, MREA meeting held September 18, 2018, Administrative Forum facilitated by Bruce Jensen, update on Challenger Elementary being identified as a school in need for targeted support, elearning Workgroup will now be called Flexible Learning Workgroup - next group meeting will be October 22, 2018, continued communication improvement, MSBA Self-Evaluation Survey was sent out, TRF Blandin Community Leadership Program, MN Supreme Court was here on September 12, 2018 and MN Principals Academy. A. Reminders for the board: 1. Meetings of interest a. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 6:00 pm. b. The board work session with MSBA will be on October 29, 2018 at 5:00 pm. c. The joint School District and City Council meeting will be on November 15m 2018 at 5:30 pm. Committee Reports: A. MEC Committee - Bradley D. Bergstrom provided updates on Tim Vagle is working to create a MEC Logo, 2019 Budget, Pickleball and the next meeting will be on October 10, 2018 at 7:30 am at the REA.

2 Student Reports: Shelby Hensrud an LHS Freshman and Luis Calderon an LHS senior shared their excitement to be apart of the debate with Supreme Court Justices and attorneys at LHS. Highlights were given regarding Homecoming week and the next student council meeting will be held on October 10, Recognitions : A. Congratulations to Marryn Dalager and Aden Alby on being named Homecoming King and Queen for Also, congratulations to the 2018 LHS Homecoming Court: 1. Freshman: Josie Johnson, Dylan Hahn, Katelyn Stephens & Colin Bruggeman 2. Sophomore: Abigail Molstad, Wyatt Halvorson, Jenna Weets & Brevyn Lingen 3. Junior: Bela Nelson, Leonardo Mendonca, Carley Johnson & Cole Johnson 4. Senior: Sadie Johnson, Aden Alby, Elise Kalsnes, Luke Perkovich, Marryn Dalager & Jakob Hall 5. Jr. Attendants: Owen Shaw & Harper Skjerven Presentations : A. FMS Strategic Planning Update - Bob Wayne and Tony Greene presented on their updated FMS Strategic Plan. Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum (Strategic Direction A) : Technology, Innovative Learning & Partnerships (Strategic Direction B) : A. A motion was made by Kevin Ballard and seconded by Chris Melbye to approve the Resolution relating to a new Cooperative Sponsorship of Future Farmers of America (FFA) for to include Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School. WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement has been negotiated and drafted regarding the cooperative sponsorship of a joint high school FFA program. WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed draft is attached and incorporated by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 564, as follows: 1. That the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement be and hereby is approved; 2. That the Chairman and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement; and 3. That this resolution shall be effective only upon the adoption of a similar resolution by the Governing Board or School Board of the cooperating schools or school districts. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Chris Melbye and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and upon a roll call vote, the following voted in favor of: K. Ballard, M. Hempel, C. Melbye, S. Boen, J. Lindgren and M. Spears. W. Nomeland was absent. whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Families (Strategic Direction C) :

3 Safety (Strategic Direction D) : A. A motion was made by Misty Hempel and seconded by Mike Spears to approve the renewal of insurance coverage with Employers Mutual Insurance Company (EMC) at a premium of $108, and the boiler and mechanical coverage with Cincinnati Insurance company at a premium of $4,116, both through North Risk Partners, Thune Division, for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, The insurance coverage includes the following areas: Real & Personal Property, Casualty Insurance, Cyber Liability, School Leaders Legal Liability Coverage, Business Auto, Commercial Umbrella, Crime Coverage and the Boiler & Mechanical Coverage. Motion carried unanimously. Workforce (Strategic Direction E) : A. A motion was made by Shannon Boen and seconded by Jon Lindgren to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, and as appropriate, per negotiated contract, salary and benefits and an acceptable background check. Motion carried unanimously. Personnel : 1. Approve the employment of Damara Boatright, Bus Driver, effective September 12, Approve the employment of Dustin Hagen, Kitchen Helper, effective September 18, Approve the employment of Michael Zuniga, Kitchen Helper, effective September 21, Accept the resignation of Craig Redford, Cleaner, effective September 7, Accept the resignation of Tamara Salentiny, Kitchen Helper, effective September 7, Accept the resignation of Karen Rankin, Kitchen Helper, effective September 4, B. A motion was made by Misty Hempel and seconded by Kevin Ballard to approve an increase in School Readiness Paraprofessional position of Rosie Dahlen from to up to 34.5/hours per week effective September 4, Motion carried unanimously. C. A motion was made by Chris Melbye and seconded by Misty Hempel to approve the requests for lane change effective September 1, 2018 for the following individuals per Article X. Employment Rates and Conditions, Section 10, Subd. 4 of the Master Agreement with the Thief River Falls Education Association. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Richard Looker MA/Step 1 Finances (Strategic Direction F) : A. A motion was made by Jon Lindgren and seconded by Shannon Boen to approve to certify the preliminary 2018 payable 2019 proposed levy to the maximum amount. Note that the Truth in Taxation hearing will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the beginning of the regular School Board meeting, starting at 6:00 pm at the District Service Center. Motion carried unanimously. B. A motion was made by Misty Hempel and seconded by Mike Spears to approve the client services agreement with Soliant Health for Speech Language Pathology services for the school year. Motion carried unanimously. Other Items: A. Policies : The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Misty Hempel, Vice-Chair Wayne Nomeland, Clerk

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