ISD #2184 School Board
meets Jan. 25
MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184,
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA.
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the District Office on January 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Michael DeBates, Ryan DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz, Randy Sasker, and David Wrigg. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Stacy Gillette, Angela Nolz, Christina Aukes, Patrick Kroski, Becky Rahm, Angela Ahrendt, Lori Oechsle, Deb Hoogendoorn, Madeline Jones, Becky Runnoe, Ann Robinson, Shelley Krueger, Jason Berghorst, Tom Rops, Katie Mostad, Christina Aukes, Lynette Stensland, Beth Capistran, Peyten Elbers, Molly Carbonneau, Brian Snyders, Michael Wenninger, Cassie Uithoven, Joseph Stearns, Caroline Thorson, April Wallce, and Mavis Fodness - Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Tim Jarchow opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by David Wrigg, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Angela Nolz from Sanford Health and First Grade Teacher Christina Aukes presented information on mental health in our community, trauma resilience in education, and the behavior and emotions support available to students.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Ryan DeBates, to approve the December 21, 2023, school board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Michael DeBates, to accept the following donations:
13th District Bar Association $166.66 for Mock Trial
Steen Reformed Church Sunday School $350 to Child Guide for school
supplies
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council $4000 grant written by Shawn
Kinsinger
To take school play participants
to see Lion King at Broadway on
Hennepin
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Ryan DeBates, to continue with the same School Board officers: Tim Jarchow, Chairperson; Eric Hartman, Vice-Chairperson; David Wrigg, Clerk; and Michael DeBates, Treasurer. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl reviewed the District and Student Activity bills with the school board. Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Zach Nolz, to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $2,339,853.48 and payroll in the amount of $1,033,455.31 for a grand total of $3,373,308.79. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Randy Sasker, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of December 31, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Randy Sasker, to continue the same committee assignments for the school board members as they served for 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion by Ryan DeBates, second by Eric Hartman, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS
AND REASONS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, the financial condition of the School District dictates that the School Board must reduce expenditures, and,
WHEREAS, there has been a reduction in student enrollment, and
WHEREAS, this (reduction of expenditures) and (decrease in student enrollment) must include discontinuance of positions and discontinuance or curtailment of programs, and,
WHEREAS, a determination must be made as to which teachers’ contract must be terminated and not renewed and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits in effecting discontinuance of positions;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184, as follows:
That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions (to effectuate economies in the School District and reduce expenditures) and, (as a result of reduction in enrollment), make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or curtailment of positions. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Randy Sasker, to approve the recommendation from Lisa Nath, Community Education Director, to hire Jon Schomacker as Summer Rec Director for a salary of $9,800.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Zach Nolz, to approve the Custodial Seniority List as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Ryan DeBates, to approve the Paraprofessional/Food Service/Administrative Assistant Seniority List as presented. Motion unaimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Eric Hartman, to approve the Alternative School Seniority List as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Daivd Wrigg, to approve the ECFE/Learning Readiness/Discovery Time Seniority List as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Randy Sasker, to approve the Preliminary Seniority List for Licensed Staff as presented. This list will be posted for 30 days for the staff to review. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Randy Sasker, to accept the retirement of Brenda Teal, Payroll Clerk/Administrative Assistant, effective March 15, 2024. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Zach Nolz, to accept the resignation of Danielle Kneip as MS Softball Coach effective January 19, 2024. Motion uanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Michael DeBates, to approve the hiring of Peyten Elbers as B-Assistant Softball Coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, second by Randy Sasker, to approve Rylee Olson as volunteer Softball coach. Motion uanimously carried.
Committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Zach Nolz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: January 25, 2024
David Wrigg, Clerk
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