SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Lisa Schwartz called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Nancy Cromie, district secretary, called roll with the following members present: Denise Albsmeyer, Keith Barry, Russ Board, Danelle Donley, Trista Neisen and Lisa Schwartz. Corey Hagerbaumer was absent.
Also present were Donna Veile, Julie Phelan, Greg Buescher, Barb Speckhart and Nancy Cromie.
VISITORS
Diane Germann, Blake Hiland, Tahnee Bauer, Sean Kerwin, Sara Zehnle, Eldon Hibbard, Shelby Clinging, David Penn and Danyelle Trexler
PUBLIC
New staff members introduced themselves to the board.
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Barb Speckhart stated that all SOPPA agreements have been updated. The weight room will be wired for internet service.
AD REPORT
Don Miller submitted a report summarizing what the coaches had to say about the teams that just finished their seasons or are currently active.
CONSENT AGENDA
Albsmeyer made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Donley seconded the motion.
AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
2023-24 BUDGET
Schwartz made a motion to open the budget hearing. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz
Dr. Veile presented the budget. There were no questions from the board or the public.
Donley made a motion to close the budget hearing. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz
Schwartz made a motion to approve the 2023-24 budget. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile gave an update on the grade school boiler and the weight room. She shared a legislative update regarding the mandated units of study.
HAZARDOUS BUS ROUTES
Neisen made a motion to approve the hazardous bus routes as listed on the agenda. Barry seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Phelan reported that MAP testing was complete and intervention programs have started. Students had their first TRIBE gathering and did a “getting to know you” activity. Midterms were sent home. The Leadership Team set the School Improvement Goals. The PBIS teams were recognized by the Midwest PBIS Network for Action Planning.
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher reported that MAP testing was complete. There were fire drills on September 7th and 12th. Staff are working on PLC structures and exploring data to guide instruction and set goals. Their PBIS teams were also recognized by the Midwest PBIS Network for Action Planning. A slide show was presented showing various activities in the classrooms.
MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
Barry made a motion to move into closed session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel, student matters, and other items appropriate for closed session. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Entered into closed session at 7:26 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Neisen made a motion to return to open session. Barry seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Returned to open session at 8:50 p.m.
PERSONNEL ADDENDUM
Donley made a motion to approve the personnel addendum. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
PEDA
Barry made a motion to approve the PEDA for student A. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
There was discussion on the stage padding. The Athletic Club would like to replace the current padding.
ADJOURNMENT
Barry made a motion to adjourn. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.