R-P Schools Forum Room, 1000
Pine Meadows Lane,
Rushford, Minnesota 55971
- Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Adoption of Agenda
Adopt agenda as presented with the addition of 8.I. and 8.J. This motion, made by Jeff Michel and seconded by Carl Schollmeier, Passed.
5. Public Comments
– Limited to 5 minutes per person
6. CONSENT AGENDA (roll call vote)
Approve consent agenda items as presented. This motion, made by Matt Helgemoe and seconded by Nancy Snyder, Passed.
6. A. April 28, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
6. B. Donations in the amount of $7,974.00
6. C.April hand payables, wires & payroll liabilities in the amount of $398,286.01
6. D.April payroll in the amount of $304,393.70
6. E. May board bills in the amount of $165,064.17
6. F. FUND SUMMARY REPORTS
6. G.PERSONNEL:
6. G.1. Retirement:
Diane Eide-Kitchen
6. G.2.Resignations:
Brenda Bergan-MS Student Council Advisor
Jenny Helgemoe- MS/HS Counselor
6. G.3. Hires:
Steve Hanson-Custodian
Andrea Larson-LTS MS Special Ed
Jaxson Meldahl – Kids Club
Abby Prinsen – Kids Club
Abigail Magin – Kids Club
Ashlyn Miller – Kids Club
7. OLD BUSINESS
7. A. Second Reading and Adoption of the following policies:
523-Policies Incorporated by Reference
525-Violence Prevention
607-Organizations of Grade Levels
713-Student Activity Accounting
Approve the second readings and adopt policies 523, 525, 607, and 713 as presented. This motion, made by Nancy Snyder and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A. First reading of the following policies:
405 – Veterans Preference
714 – Fund Balances
Approve the first reading of policies 405 and 714. This motion, made by Ken Sawle and seconded by Chris Grindland, Passed.
8. B. Update to the 25-26 School Calendar
Approve the updated 25-26 School Calendar for the Easter Spring Break. This motion, made by Carl Schollmeier and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
8.C.2025-2026 Property, Liability, Cyber & Workers Compensation Insurance proposal from Vaaler Insurance.
Approve the 2025-26 Property, Liability, Cyber and Workers Compensation Insurance proposal from Vaaler Insurance. This motion, made by Ken Sawle and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
8.D.MSHSL Resolution for Membership for the 2025-2026 School Year
Approve the resolution for membership with MSHSL for the 25-26 School year as presented. This motion, made by Nancy Snyder and seconded by Chris Grindland, Passed.
8.E. Targeted / Satellite Services Agreement with Hiawatha Valley Education District, June 2025 – May 2026
Approve the Targeted / Satellite Services Agreement with Hiawatha Valley Education District, June 2025 – May 2026 as presented. This motion, made by Carl Schollmeier and seconded by Chris Grindland, Passed.
8.F. Cooperative Agreement for Athletics between Rushford-Peterson Schools and Houston Public Schools
Approve the 25-27 Cooperative Agreement for Sports between Rushford-Peterson and Houston Public Schools as presented. This motion, made by Chris Grindland and seconded by Nancy Snyder, Passed.
8.G.Appoint Megan Boyum as Assistant Clerk to assist with future school board election processes
Approve Megan Boyum as the Assistant Clerk to assist with the school board election process. This motion, made by Carl Schollmeier and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
8.H.Recommendation from the Facilities Steering Committee
Approve to move forward with a building bond referendum and take it to the public for a vote. This motion, made by Nancy Snyder and seconded by Carl Schollmeier, Passed.
8.I. Approve Revised Budget for 2024-2025
Approve the revised budgets as presented. This motion, made by Ken Sawle and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
8.J. Credit line of $35,000 with Merchants Bank Visa Bank Credit Card
Approve opening of a credit line of $35,000 with Merchants Bank Visa Bank Credit Card and approve Ben Bernard, Toni Oian and Megan Boyum as agents on the account. This motion, made by Jeff Michel and seconded by Matt Helgemoe, Passed.
9. ADMIN REPORTS
9.A. Superintendent Report
9.B. Elementary Report
9.C.Middle School / High School Report
9.D.Activities & Community Education Report
10. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
10.A. Hiawatha Valley Education District Report
11. INFORMATION: Regular Monthly Meeting
– Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. in the Forum Room
12. ADJOURNMENT
Move to adjourn at 6:59 PM. This motion, made by Carl Schollmeier and seconded by Jeff Michel, Passed.
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