ISD #2184 School Board
meets April 23
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 April 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Ryan DeBates, Heather Johnson, Michael DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz and David Wrigg. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Sam Goldsmith, Amy Sahly, Courtney Auch, Lori Oechsle, Megan Klumper, Amy Lysne, Jason Berghorst, Brandi Van Santen, Morgan Van Holland, Molly Carbonneau, Madeline Gumto, April Wallace, Deb Hoogendoorn, Angie Janiszeski, Pete Janiszeski, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Caroline Thorson, Katie Kopp, Kari Lais, Cassie Uithoven, Seana Graber, Kara Ahrendt, Stacey Thone, Sara Weber, Kira Degerness, and Nicole Ronchetti – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded Tim Jarchow, to approve the agenda and addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Micheal DeBates to approve the school board minutes for the March 26, 2026, meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl reviewed the District and Student Activity bills with the school board. Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $551,700.76 and payroll in the amount of $1,145,471.99 for a grand total of $1,697,172.75. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Heather Johnson, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of March 31, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by David Wrigg to approve the 2026-2027 contract for Superintendent Oftedahl. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve the hiring of Todd Oye as the middle school softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to approve the Second Amendment to Sports Medicine Agreement with Sanford. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Tim Jarchow to approve Brandi Van Santan to complete her internship in the Fall of 2026 under elementary school counselor Marie Atkinson-Smeins. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Heather Johnson, to approve the carrier recommendations for the different insurance benefits offered by Luverne Public Schools. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Heather Johnson, to accept the resignation of Pam Ruppert effective March 25, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Cody Henrichs as Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $74,008.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Heather Johnson, to approve the hiring of Jeanette Vanden Hoek as Chemistry/Physics teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $66,868.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz, to accept the resignation of Crystal Tielser effective May 21, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to accept the resignation of Vance Brower effective May 21, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve Shayla Rainford as long term substitute teacher effective April 20, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Michael DeBates, to accept the retirement of Joyce Hansen effective May 21, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Michael DeBates, to accept the retirement of Seana Graber effective May 24, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve an additional one week of maternity leave of Morgan Van Holland with a return date of May 22, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve James Severs a volunteer for FCCLA. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve Devi Jepson as two-hour cook. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve the retirement of Stacy Gillette effective June 30,2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Zach Nolz, to accept the resignation of Bonita Tiesler effective May 21, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Zach Nolz, to accept the resignation of Lori Halsne effective April 29, 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; April 23, 2026
Michael DeBates, Clerk
(06-04)
