ISD #2184 School Board
meets June 20
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 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Michael DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Randy DeBates and Zach Nolz Absent: David Wrigg and Randy Sasker Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Terry Eernisse, Jason Phelps, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Angie Houselog-Christensen Broadcasting and Mavis Fodness - Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Tim Jarchow opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Ryn DeBates, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Angie Houselog from Christensen Broadcasting presented information on the sports streaming network that they offer. The streaming service would be funded by sponsors and would be free to viewers. Coverage would consist roughly of 60 games per year.
Elementary Counselor Marie Atkinson-Smeins reviewed her program curriculum, goals and projects for the past school year.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Eric Hartman to approve the May 23, 2024, board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Member Eric Harman introduced the following resolution that was duly seconded by member Michael DeBates.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN EXPIRING
REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the “Board”) of Independent School District No. 2184 (Luverne Public Schools), Rock and Nobles Counties, Minnesota (the “District”), as follows:
1. Background. It is hereby determined that:
(a) Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.17, subdivision 9b (“Subdivision 9b”), states that a school board may renew an expiring referendum revenue authorization without an election by adopting a written resolution authorizing the renewal, provided that the expiring referendum has not been previously renewed under Subdivision 9b, the term of the renewed referendum is no longer than the initial term approved by the voters, the expiring referendum is within the last two fiscal years of the term of the referendum, and the per pupil amount of the renewed referendum is the same as the amount expiring referendum, or for an expiring referendum that was adjusted annually by the rate of inflation, the same as the per-pupil amount of the expiring referendum, adjusted annually for inflation in the same manner as if the expiring referendum had continued.
(b) At a duly called and regularly held special election on November 3, 2015, District voters approved a referendum revenue authorization for a term of 10 years, commencing with taxes payable in 2016. The additional revenue from the referendum revenue authorization has been used to finance school operations. The referendum revenue authorization is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2025 (the “Expiring Referendum”).
(c) On June 20, 2024, the Board convened a regular meeting for the purpose, in part, of discussing the proposed renewal of the Expiring Referendum in accordance with Subdivision 9b and allowing public testimony on the proposed renewal.
(d) The Expiring Referendum has not been previously renewed under Subdivision 9b.
2. Authorization of Renewal. The Board hereby determines and declares that it is necessary and expedient for the District to renew the Expiring Referendum in the same per pupil amount as is current in the Expiring Referendum. The additional revenue from the renewed referendum revenue authorization will be used to finance school operations. The renewed referendum revenue authorization will be applicable for 10 years beginning with taxes payable 2026, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
3. Notice of Renewed Referendum Revenue Authorization. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of Education and the county auditor of each county in which the District is located in whole or in part as soon as practicable, but not later than September 1 of the calendar year in which resolution is adopted.
4. Effective Date. Pursuant to Subdivision 9b, this resolution becomes effective 60 days after its adoption.
A roll call was taken. Those who voted in favor of the resolution: Eric Hartman, Zach Nolz, Tim Jarchow, Michael DeBates and Ryan DeBates; those who voted against the resolution none; those who were absent David Wrigg and Randy Sasker. The resolution was passed.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to set the date for fuel quotations to be receied by July 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz, to set the date for bakery quoatations to be received by July 23,2024, at 10:00 a.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Eric Hartman, to set the date for dairy quotations to be received by July 23, 2024, at 10:20 a.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve Brad Goembell’s contract as Transportation Director for a salary of $70,000 for the 2024-2025 school year and a salary of $72,500 for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve the administor contracts listed below:
2024-2025 2025-2026
Stacy Gillette $137,843.00 $141,978.00
Jason Phelps $121,849.00 $125,504.00
Ryan Johnson $131,734.00 $135,686.00
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Terry Eernisse reviewed the bills with the School Board. Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Eric Hartman, to approve the payment of the Student Activity and Sitrict bills as presented in the amount of $364,501.77, with the payroll amount of $2,465,734.23 for a total of $2,830,236.01. It was noted that this includes the payroll payroll for teaching staff. Motion unamiously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to receive the Student Acitivty Report showling the balances as of May 31, 2024. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve the Educator Hall of Fame program. Motion unanimously approved.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Zach Nolz to accept the resignation of Brooke Van Essen as Kindergarten teacher effective June 1, 2024. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Michael DeBates, to accept the resignation of Caanan Petersen as Middle School Social Studies teacher. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve the hiring of Melanie Kruse as Special Education Teacher at a salary of $57,498.00 for the 24-25 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Zach Nolz to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: June 20, 2024
David Wrigg, Clerk
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