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Hibbing school board denies Step 3 grievance, approves World’s Best Workforce report and fund transfer
Summary
At its Dec. 4 meeting the Hibbing Public School District board voted unanimously to deny a Step 3 grievance, approved the district’s World’s Best Workforce report and authorized a permanent transfer of Fund 20; the board also approved routine personnel items on the consent agenda.
The Hibbing Public School District school board on Dec. 4 denied a Step 3 grievance and approved several administrative and financial items, including the district’s World’s Best Workforce report and a permanent transfer of Fund 20 (Internal Service Fund). The meeting was called to order at 4:09 p.m. in the high school board room and adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Director Jeff Polcher moved to deny the Step 3 grievance and authorize the board chair to work with legal counsel to provide a written decision to Principal Robert Bestul within the timeline set by the Hibbing Administrative Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement; Chair John Berklich supported the motion and it carried unanimously. The transcript records that the board authorized the chair to coordinate the written response with legal counsel.
The board then approved the consent agenda unanimously. The consent items included approval of the Nov. 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes; the hiring of Sarah Houtkooper as an assistant wrestling coach effective Nov. 18, 2024; acceptance of the resignation of Loretta Stavnes, pupil support assistant at the high school, effective Dec. 6, 2024; the posting of Job #60 Pupil Support Assistant (30 hours/week) at the high school; and the temporary transfer and subsequent return of Sydney Foster between SLPA and PSA positions (temporary SLPA assignment concluding Nov. 26, 2024 and return to PSA at Lincoln Middle School effective Nov. 27, 2024).
On finance matters, Director McLaughlin moved and Director Gabardi supported approval of a permanent transfer of Fund 20 (Internal Service Fund), effective June 30, 2024; the motion passed unanimously. No further detail about the dollar amount or purpose of the transfer is recorded in the transcript.
Carrie McDonald, the district’s director of teaching and learning, presented the 2023–24 World’s Best Workforce report, discussed the district’s 2024–25 Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness plans and noted changes from MDE; the board voted, on a motion by Director Gabardi supported by Director McLaughlin, to approve the World’s Best Workforce report unanimously. Superintendent Aldrich presented the second reading of Policy 806 (Information Security) during the meeting; the transcript records the presentation but not a final adoption vote for the policy.
Chair John Berklich announced a Truth‑in‑Taxation meeting to begin at 6:00 p.m., a Financial Committee meeting scheduled for Dec. 11, cancellation of the optional Dec. 18 school board meeting, and that a mid‑year evaluation for the superintendent will be scheduled. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. on a motion by Director Jeff Polcher supported by Chair John Berklich.
Minutes were attested by Clerk Jeff Polcher and the meeting record shows Directors McLaughlin, Polcher, Gabardi, Egan and Martin, Chair John Berklich and Student Representative Sara Cowles present; Student Representative Ariana Ellis was absent.
