MARCH 4, 2026   Special Meeting

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Denise Albsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Roll was taken with the following members present:  Denise Albsmeyer, Keith Barry, Russ Board, Danelle Donley, and Trista Neisen.  Cory Hagerbaumer and Lisa Schwartz were absent.

Also present were Donna Veile and Julie Molidor.

MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
Barry made a motion to move into closed session to consider the following subjects: a) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the school district.   Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer,  Barry, Board, Donley and Neisen  NAY:  None                             
Moved to closed session at 5:31 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Neisen made a motion to return to open session.   Barry seconded the motion.   AYE:  Albsmeyer,  Barry, Board, Donley and Neisen  NAY:  None       
Returned to open session at 8:41 p.m.

PERSONNEL ADDENDUM
Barry made a motion to approve the personnel addendum.  Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer,  Barry, Board, Donley and Neisen  NAY:  None       

ADJOURNMENT
Donley made a motion to adjourn.   Barry seconded the motion.   AYE:  Albsmeyer,  Barry, Board, Donley and Neisen  NAY:  None                                 
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

MARCH 19, 2026   Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Lisa Schwartz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Roll was taken with the following members present:  Denise Albsmeyer, Keith Barry,  Danelle Donley, Cory Hagerbaumer, Trista Neisen and Lisa Schwartz.  Russ Board was absent.

Also present were Donna Veile, Julie Molidor, Lucas Ayers, Tyler Duschinsky and Nancy Cromie.

VISITORS
Karrie Wolf, Carla O’Neil, Blake Wolf, Diane Germann, Kayla Robbins, Casey Bergman, Vickie Elliott, Patrick Weppler, Nick Holtschlag, Nicole Smart, Lynn Hummel, Curtis Hummel, Dawn Lepper, Tahnee Bauer, Mark Hickey, Danyelle Trexler

PUBLIC
Carla O’Neil, Vickie Elliott, Patrick Weppler, Nick Holtschlag addressed the board to show support for Danyelle Trexler.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Lucas Ayers submitted a report of technology issues over the past month.  Chromebooks for staff have been ordered and all but one amplifier has been installed in the classrooms.  The network has been updated and preparations are under way for upcoming state testing.

AD REPORT
Tyler Duschinsky submitted a report on the status of current sports.  After hosting both the HS boys basketball regionals and the JH volleyball 8th grade regionals the district received several compliments.  New padding has been installed on the backboards.  The shot clocks will be installed before the next school year.

CONSENT AGENDA
Donley made a motion to approve the consent agenda.  Barry seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                                                                  

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile noted that SB7 documents have been sent out to staff and returned.     The district will be issuing a letter to HyVee to end the contract and thank them for their many years of partnership in the lunch program.

IHSA MEMBERSHIP 2026-27
Neisen made a motion to approve the renewal of IHSA membership for 2026-27.  Donley seconded the motion.   AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None              

NON-CERTIFIED STAFF YEARS OF SERVICE
Barry made a motion to approve the non-certified staff years of service list.  Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                                         

2ND READING OF IASB POLICIES
Barry made a motion to approve the second reading of IASB policies as listed on the agenda.  Albsmeyer seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None   

PSYCHOLOGY WEIGHTED CLASS
Albsmeyer made a motion to approve the request for Psychology to be a weighted class beginning with the 2027-28 school year.  Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                                                            

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Molidor shared that state testing begins next week.  For the PBIS celebration students worked through a STEM project to make leprechaun traps.  Several grade levels celebrated National Read Week at the beginning of March with dress up days, author studies and guest readers.  A slideshow of 1st grade curriculum activities was shared.

MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
Barry made a motion to move into closed session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel, administrator contracts, student matters, and other items appropriate for closed session.   Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                     
Moved to closed session at 7:34 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Barry made a motion to return to open session.   Albsmeyer seconded the motion.   AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                             
Returned to open session at 9:33 p.m.

PERSONNEL ADDENDUM
Neisen made a motion to approve the personnel addendum.  Barry seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None        

RESOLUTION REGARDING NON-RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSED TEACHER
Hagerbaumer made a motion to approve the resolution regarding the non-renewal of  a professional educator license teacher.  Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                   

JH/HS PRINCIPAL CONTRACT
Barry made a motion to approve the principal contract for Michelle Sheffler.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                                                       

ADJOURNMENT
Neisen made a motion to adjourn.   Donley seconded the motion.   AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                             
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.

SUMMARY OF THE MARCH 19, 2026 BOE MEETING

BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION

The board approved the consent agenda, 2026-27 IHSA membership, non-certified staff years of service list, and the second reading of IASB policies.  Psychology will become a weighted class beginning with the 2027-28 school year.

PUBLIC
Carla O’Neil, Vickie Elliott, Patrick Weppler, Nick Holtschlag addressed the board to show support for Danyelle Trexler.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Lucas Ayers submitted a report of technology issues over the past month.  Chromebooks for staff have been ordered and all but one amplifier has been installed in the classrooms.  The network has been updated and preparations are under way for upcoming state testing.

AD REPORT
Tyler Duschinsky submitted a report on the status of current sports.  After hosting both the HS boys basketball regionals and the JH volleyball 8th grade regionals the district received several compliments.  New padding has been installed on the backboards.  The shot clocks will be installed before the next school year.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile noted that SB7 documents have been sent out to staff and returned.     The district will be issuing a letter to HyVee to end the contract and thank them for their many years of partnership in the lunch program.

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Molidor shared that state testing begins next week.  For the PBIS celebration students worked through a STEM project to make leprechaun traps.  Several grade levels celebrated National Read Week at the beginning of March with dress up days, author studies and guest readers.  A slideshow of 1st grade curriculum activities was shared.

PERSONNEL APPROVALS
Release of staff:  Haley Epperson as HS Cheer coach, effective immediately

Non-certified position for 25-26:  Bryson Davis as HS evening custodian, pending completion of required paperwork

Non-certified position for 26-27:  Ashley Anders as cafeteria worker

Certified positions for 26-27:  Michelle Sheffler as JH/HS principal, effective July 1, 2026

The board also approved the JH/HS principal contract and a resolution for a non-renewal.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.