ISD #2184 School Board
meets June 17
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 June 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Michael DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Ryan DeBates and Zach Nolz, Randy Sasker and Heather Johnson. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Terry Eernisse, Jason Phelps, Becky Rahm, Jason Berghorst, Bill Korth, Shelley Krueger, Ken Vos, Renee Guy and Mavis Fodness - 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 Tim Jarchow, second by Heather Johnson, to approve the agenda with the addendum as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Renee Guy, School Psychologist shared information regarding the STAR program. It is an evidence-based curriculum that they will be implementing at the preschool age. This curriculum is specifically designed for students that need assistance with communication, expressive, receptive and social skills. We have four people on the cohort for this program and currently have six kids that will participate in the STAR program.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz to approve the May 22, 2025, board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Randy Sasker, seconded by Michael DeBates to approve the 2025-2026 Minnesota State High School League Membership. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to set the date for fuel quotations to be received by July 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Randy Sasker to set the date for bakery quotations to be received by July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Randy Sasker, to set the date for dairy quotations to be received by July 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Terry Eernisse reviewed the bills with the School Board. Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to approve the payment of the Student Activity and District bills as presented in the amount of $389,477.04 with the payroll amount of $2,406,981.02 for a total of $2,796,458.06. It was noted that this includes the payoff payroll for teaching staff. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Zach Nolz, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of May 31, 2025. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Heather Johnson, to approve the 2025-2026 School Board Meeting schedule. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Tim Jarchow to authorize Craig Oftedahl, to act as the LEA representative for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Michael DeBates to approve Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP to conduct the audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Motion unanimously carried
Motion made by Randy Sasker, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve the auditors to make necessary final transfers and adjustments when they audit the books. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Tim Jarchow to approve Luverne students K-12 to receive a free activity pass and the following new ticket prices for activities for the 2025-2026 school year. Adults - $8 and Students - $5. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates to approve the 2024-2025 final budget. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Randy Sasker, to approve the preliminary budget for 2025-2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Member Tim Jarchow introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TERMINATING BRAD GOEMBEL
WHEREAS, Brad Goembel is employed as the Transportation Supervisor by Independent School District No. 2184 (“School District”); and
WHEREAS, Goembel is not a veteran within the provisions of the Veterans Preference Act; and
WHEREAS, Goembel was given a pre-termination hearing on June 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Administration of the School District has recommended that Goembel be terminated effective June 17, 2025, on the grounds set forth in the Notice of Termination attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184 as follows:
1. That Goembel is hereby terminated, effective June 17, 2025, by the School
District based on the grounds set out in Exhibit A attached hereto.
2. That written Notice of Termination, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
A, be signed by the Clerk of the School Board and served upon Goembel.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Heather Johnson, and upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following Board Members voted in favor thereof: Ryan DeBates, Heather Johnson, Michael DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz and Randy Sasker
and the following voted against same: none
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: June 17, 2025
Michael DeBates, Clerk
(07-31)
