ISD #2184 School Board
meets March 26
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 March 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Ryan DeBates, Heather Johnson, Tim Jarchow, Eric Hartman, Zach Nolz, Michael DeBates, and David Wrigg. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Terry Eernisse, Stacy Gillette, Ryan Johnson, Andrea Smith, Josie Xaisongkham, CJ Xaisongkham, Becky Rahm, Amy Lysne, Katie Kopp, Madeline Gumto, Megan Klumper, Katie Mostad, Stacey Thone, Kathy Hawes, Shelley Krueger, Angie Janiszeski, Pete Janiszeski, Laura Louwagie, Cassie Uithoven, Jill Wagner, Amanda Fields, Amy Sahly, Jason Berghorst, Tony Sandbulte, Ann Sandager, Sara Weber, April Wallace, Tom Rops, Seana Graber, Tyler Hodge, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, and Nicole Ronchetti – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve the agenda. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Ryan DeBates to approve the February 26, 2026, school board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Zach Nolz to accept the following donations:
Schwartz Farms $150 - FFA
Luverne Lions Club $1490 - Audiometer for Nurse’s office
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Tim Jarchow to accept the AIPAC annual compliance of concurrence. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Terry Eernisse reviewed the district bills with the school board. Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $475,906.10 and payroll in the amount of $1,005,499.85 for a grand total of $1,634,498.05. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of February 28, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve the following Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative contracts for 2026-2027 at a total cost of $330,834.00:
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT $0.00 HEALTH & SAFETY MGMT ASST $4,908.83
REGIONAL MGMT INFO SVCS $24,404.87 COMPUTER CYBER SECURITY $15,223.30 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES $273,696.00 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY $10,356.00 Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve an additional paid softball coach position. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made David Wrigg, seconded by Tim Jarchow to table the discussion on the 2026-2027 school calendar. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to accept the resignation of Mitzy Elbers as cook effective February 16, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Michael DeBates, to accept the resignation of Evelyn Kephart as cook effective March 3, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to approve the hiring of Cade Wenninger as middle school baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Jeff Stratton as middle school baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve Jacob Stroeh as volunteer baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve the medical leave of Skylar Wenninger effective March 9, 2026, for approximately 2 weeks. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve the 6-week maternity leave of Rhea Norman effective April 20, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve an additional 4 weeks of maternity leave for Corey Wynia with a return date of May 7, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve Billi Connell as volunteer softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve Rylee Olson as softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve Brett Boltjes as volunteer chaperone for FCCLA. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Heather Johnson, to approve Zach Ahrendt as volunteer track and field coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Zach Nolz, to accept the retirement of Gladys Hemme effective May 21, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to accept the retirement of Craig Oftedahl effective June 30, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
No committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Tim Jarchow, second by Zach Nolz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: March 26, 2026
Michael DeBates, Clerk
(04-30)
