ISD #2184 School Board
meets March 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 March 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Ryan DeBates, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz, Eric Hartman, Randy Sasker, Heather Johnson, and Michael DeBates. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Terry Eernisse, Stacy Gillette, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Keaton Ahrendt, Madeline Jones, Megan Klumper, Jason Berghorst, Morgan Van Holland, Becky Rahm, April Wallace, Jared Hoffman, Lori Oechsle, Peyten Elbers, Molly Carbonneau, Traci Davis, Missy Fick, Kari Lais, Katie Mostad, Sam Goldsmith, Tom Rops, Shelley Krueger, Deb Hoogendoorn, Angela Ahrendt, Kara Ahrendt, James Jarvie 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 Ryan DeBates, to approve the agenda with the addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Randy Sasker to approve the February 25, 2025, school board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, second by Heather Johnson to accept the following donations:
New Vision $500-FFA
Hardwick Legion $1,000- M.S. Student Council
American Legion Post 478 $1,000- BPA
Jasper Lions Club $75- Elementary Library
C&B Operations $200-BPA
Luv 1 Luv All $100- H. S. Student Council
Marvin Helling Memorial $100
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, second by Ryan DeBates to accept the Fee structure for the 2025-2026 school year.
High School Activity Fee $100
Middle School Activity Fee $60
High School Fine Arts Fee $60
Middle School Fine Arts Fee $50
High School Academic $60
Middle School Academic $50
Family Cap $325
GATE FEES
Adult Tickets $7
Student Tickets $5
Adult Pass $100
Student Pass $50
Punch Card $50
Family Pass $250
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager reviewed the District bills with the school board. Motion made by Michael DeBates, second by Randy Sasker, to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $431,520.82 and payroll in the amount of $1,185,842.06 for a grand total of $1,617,362.88. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, second by Heather Johnson, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of February 28, 2025. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Randy Sasker, second by Ryan DeBates, to approve the following Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative contracts for 2025-2026 at a total cost of $309,253.45:
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT $0.00
HEALTH & SAFETY MGMT ASST $4,462.57
REGIONAL MGMT INFO SVCS $23,589.13
COMPUTER CYBER SECURITY $17,285.58
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES $254,052.00
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY $9,864.00
Motion unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION REDUCING AND DISCONTINUING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS
Tim Jarchow introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184 adopted a resolution on January 23, 2025, directing the Administration to make recommendations regarding the reduction and/or discontinuance of programs and positions, and
WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the School Board,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184, as follows:
That the following programs and positions, or portions thereof, be discontinued:
•1.0 FTE MS/HS Position
•1.0 FTE MS/HS Position
•1.0 FTE Elementary Position
•1.0 FTE Elementary Position
•1.0 FTE Elementary Position
•1.0 FTE Activities Secretary Position
•1.0 FTE Paraprofessional Position
•1.0 FTE Paraprofessional Position
•1.0 FTE Paraprofessional Position
The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by Randy Sasker and upon the vote being taken thereon,
The following voted in favor thereof,
Michael DeBates, Heather Johnson, Ryan DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz, and Randy Sasker
The following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on March 25, 2025.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, second by Ryan DeBates, to approve the Earned Safe and Sick time (ESST) policy and procedure. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Zach Nolz, to approve the Licensed Staff- Seniority List as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Randy Sasker, second by Tim Jarchow, to approve the retirement of Carmen Thompson as of May 22, 2025. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Heather Johnson, to approve the hiring of Bonita Tiesler as paraprofessional. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Zach Nolz, to approve the hiring of Jake Haugen as Assistant baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, second by Michael DeBates, to approve the hiring of Mark Sterrett as 9th grade baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, second by Tim Jarchow, to approve Cade Wenninger as volunteer baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Zach Nolz, to approve Roz Oye as volunteer softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Tim Jarchow, to approve Rylee Olson as volunteer softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, second by Randy Sasker, to approve the retirement of Ann Robinson effective at the end of the 24-25 contract year. Motion unanimously carried.
No committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Tim Jarchow, second by Heather Johnson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: March 25, 2025 Michael DeBates, Clerk
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