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Mesabi East board approves payroll, hires, policy updates, land swap and donations
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Mesabi East School Board approved payrolls and bills totaling $3,527,772.07, several personnel hires and resignations, first reading of Policy 208, modifications to Policy 522 (Title IX), a land-swap agreement with the Town of White (one abstention), and accepted multiple donations.
The Mesabi East School Board approved a series of routine and business items at its Feb. 3, 2025 regular meeting, including payrolls and bills, personnel actions, policy updates and community donations.
The board approved payrolls and bills in the amount of $3,527,772.07 as part of the consent agenda, which also included minutes from Jan. 6, 2025 and tuition agreements with ISD 709 Duluth for three students (start dates April 22, 2024; June 11, 2024; July 1, 2024). Director Kathy Undeland moved the consent agenda and Director Amanda Gross seconded; the motion passed.
Personnel actions approved included assignment of Jill Eckman as an LPN (Step 3) up to 31.25 hours per week effective Jan. 28, 2025, with pay at Special Education Paraprofessional, Step 3 until the LPN license is provided (license to be achieved by Aug. 4, 2025). The board hired Jack Koski (full-time janitor, 12 months, afternoon shift, effective Jan. 27, 2025), Larry Olmstead (part-time janitor up to 20 hours per week, seasonal, effective Jan. 27, 2025) and Shannon Alaspa (part-time janitor up to 20 hours per week, effective Jan. 30, 2025). The board accepted the resignation of Jessica Forsline as junior high track coach effective for the 2024–2025 spring season and approved Cheryl Hindermann as head volleyball coach for the 2025–2026 fall season. Tyler Voight was hired as a homebound teacher up to five hours per week effective Feb. 3, 2025.
On policy matters, the board accepted Policy 208 (Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies) for first reading and approved modifications to Policy 522 — Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, grievance procedure and process — to reflect recent legislative changes.
The board approved a land swap agreement with the Town of White as presented; Director Amanda Gross abstained from that vote. Directors also approved an American Indian Advisory Committee resolution and accepted donations that included quilts and hats earmarked for Project Elf, monetary donations totaling $11,630 for Project Elf and a $100 donation for the Art Club.
Reports were provided under separate cover; the board set its next regular meeting for March 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Board Room 204 and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
