MARCH 20, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Denise Albsmeyer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Roll was taken with the following members present: Denise Albsmeyer, Keith Barry, Russ Board, and Danelle Donley. Cory Hagerbaumer, Trista Neisen and Lisa Schwartz were absent.
Also present were Donna Veile, Julie Molidor, Lucas Ayers and Nancy Cromie.
VISITORS
Alexis Allen, Diane Germann, Karrie Wolf, Blake Wolf, Nick Holtschlag, Clint Twaddle, Gary Hagerbaumer, Andrew Bauer
PUBLIC
Alexis Allen talked about the need for trauma informed training and constitutional rights education.
Clint Twaddle talked about the accomplishments of the trap shooting team.
Gary Hagerbaumer shared some humor and talked about the dismantling of the Department of Education.
Hagerbaumer entered at 7:05 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Lucas Ayers shared a report on the variety of technical support requests received over the last month.
AD REPORT
Lauren Bentzinger submitted a report on the status of current sports.
CONSENT AGENDA
Donley made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Barry seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, and Hagerbaumer NAY: None
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile gave an update on legislative issues and the HS kitchen project. Staff were given their SB7 letters for verification. The full ROE compliance is complete. The new activity bus has been outfitted with graphics. The April board meeting is on the 16th, due to Easter Break.
IHSA RENEWAL FOR 2025-26
Barry made a motion to approve the IHSA renewal for 2025-26. Hagerbaumer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, and Hagerbaumer Nay: None
NON-CERTIFIED STAFF YEARS OF SERVICE
Albsmeyer made a motion to approve the non-certified staff years of service list. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, and Hagerbaumer NAY: None
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Molidor talked about students using their Tribe time to write Thank You notes and signs for community volunteers and the important people in their lives. At the March 7 training, staff were provided insights on neuroscience. A fourth grade curriculum slide show was presented.
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher talked about the Science Olympiad competition and FFA activities. A slide show was presented.
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. Board seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, and Hagerbaumer NAY: None
Moved into closed session at 7:28 p.m.
Schwartz entered at 7:28 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Barry made a motion to return to open session. Hagerbaumer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, and Schwartz NAY: None
Returned to open session at 9:25 p.m.
PERSONNEL ADDENDUM
Donley made a motion to approve the personnel addendum. Hagerbaumer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, and Schwartz NAY: None
RESOLUTION-CG
Barry made a motion to approve the resolution regarding the non-renewal of Cathy Gooding as a professional licensed teacher. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, and Schwartz NAY: None
RESOLUTION-JH
Donley made a motion to approve the resolution regarding the non-renewal of Julie Hooper as a professional licensed teacher. Barry seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, and Schwartz NAY: None
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL CONTRACT EXTENSION
Schwartz made a motion to approve the extension of Julie Molidor’s contract. Hagerbaumer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Donley, Hagerbaumer, and Schwartz NAY: Board
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
No items were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Hagerbaumer made a motion to adjourn. Board seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, and Schwartz NAY: None
Meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
