ISD #2184 School Board
meets Nov. 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 November 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Ryan DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz, Heather Johnson, Michael DeBates and David Wrigg. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Terry Eernisse, Jason Berghorst and Tyler Hodges.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. It was noted that there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made Tim Jarchow, seconded by Michael DeBates to approve the agenda with the addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative Reports were given.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to approve the October 23, 2025, school board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Michael DeBates to receive the following donations:
Luverne Basketball Associations - $4000
LACF- Pat and Kim Von Tersch Donor Fund - $1615
Hardwick American Legion - $500
Hardwick American Legion - $912
Bryan and Ruth Aldrich - $100
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Terry Eernisse reviewed the district bills with the school board. Motion made by David Wrigg seconded by Michael DeBates to approve the payments as presented in the amount of $684,493.24 with payroll in the amount of $ 1,188,809.62 for a grand total of $1,873,302.86. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Heather Johnson, to receive the Student Activity Report showing balances as of October 31, 2025. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg to approve the snow removal contract with VerSteeg Excavation LLC. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Heather Johnson to approve the field placement of USD student Noah Disbro to complete his student teaching from January 2026 to May 8, 2026, with James Jarvie. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to move the February work session to February 5, at 5:00 p.m. in the Performing Art Center for
the presentation of different options for scoreboards from Daktronics. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson but after further discussion regarding long-term leave without pay for Angie Sandbulte. The board brought it to a vote. The following voted in favor thereof: Michael DeBates and Zach Nolz. The following voted against: David Wrigg, Tim Jarchow, Eric Hartman, Heather Johnson, and Ryan DeBates. Therefore, the long-term leave without pay for Angie Sandbulte was denied.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Michaela Abels as paraprofessional for December 2025. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Tim Jarchow to approve the hiring of Michaela Abels as First Grade Teacher effective January 1, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve the 12-week maternity leave for Corey Wynia effective January 22, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Heather Johnson, to approve the 12-week maternity leave for Morgan Van Holland effected February 17, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve Mitchell Beaver as volunteer girls’ basketball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve the hiring of Tom Thone as bus driver. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve Lance Ripka as volunteer wresting coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Heather Johnson, to approve Jeremy Hough as volunteer wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve Davey Rock as volunteer wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to approve Adam Geraets as volunteer Boys’ basketball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve Austin Barber as paraprofessional for December 2025. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Heather Johnson, to approve Austin Barber as Chemistry teacher effective January 19, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to accept the resignation of Diane Lutmer effective December 19, 2025. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Date: November 25, 2025
Michael DeBates, Clerk
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