APRIL 16, 2026

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, Russ Board,  Danelle Donley, Cory Hagerbaumer, Trista Neisen and Lisa Schwartz.  Keith Barry was absent.

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

VISITORS
Diane Germann, Karrie Wolf, Tahnee Bauer

TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Lucas Ayers submitted a report of technology issues over the past month. 

AD REPORT
Tyler Duschinsky submitted a report on the status of current sports.

SPONSOR REPORT
Diane Germann shared that the senior class wants to donate money towards landscaping as their senior memorial.  She also shared portions of the senior video to be shown at graduation.  The video was created by the students.

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

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile acknowledged Lisa Schwartz as being recognized by IASB for being a leading board member and presented her with a lapel pen.  Milk and hot lunch products for 2026-27 will be put out for bid.  Federal funds for mandated categoricals are continuing to be monitored.  Volunteers to hand out diplomas were sought, with Neisen and Board agreeing to do it.  Statements of Economic Interest were presented to all board members to be filed at the county clerk’s office.

FINAL 2025-26 CALENDAR
Donley made a motion to approve the final 2025-26 calendar, setting the last day as May 20.  Albsmeyer seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None      

SENIOR MEMORIAL
Donley approved the senior memorial to donate towards landscaping.  Albsmeyer seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                                                                                     

AMEND MARCH 19, 2026 PERSONNEL ADDENDUM
Neisen made a motion to amend the March 19, 2026 personnel addendum.  Schwartz seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                    

RESCIND MARCH 19, 2026 RESOLUTION REGARDING PROFESSIONAL LICENSED TEACHER
Neisen made a motion to rescind the March 19, 2026 resolution regarding a professional licensed teacher.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz  NAY:  None                                                                    

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Molidor stated they were beginning to wrap up the year.  IAR testing in grades 3-6 is currently taking place.  Kindergarten Round Up and PreK screenings will take place on April 24.  PBIS will be sponsoring the Celebration Day on May 15 at Scotties Fun Spot.  She then presented a Kindergarten curriculum update.

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher submitted a report on upcoming student activities.  Prom will be April 25 and the Spring band concert will be on April 29.  MAP testing will take place the last week in April.  The NHS induction ceremony was held on March 31 and six students were inducted.  A slideshow for JH English classes was shared by Diane Germann.

MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
Albsmeyer made a motion to move into closed session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel, student matters, CBA/MOU regarding noncertified staff and other items appropriate for closed session.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE: Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None                                                                     
Moved to closed session at 7:24 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Donley made a motion to return to open session.  Neisen seconded the motion.   AYE: Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None                                                             
Returned to open session at 7:50 p.m.

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

MOU
Albsmeyer made a motion to approve the MOU with the Payson Education Support Professional Association.  Donley seconded the motion.   AYE: Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None       

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
There was discussion on legislation, the budget, a labor management council request, senior trip expenses and the progress of the kitchen project.                                                                                                  

ADJOURNMENT
Albsmeyer made a motion to adjourn.   Board seconded the motion.   AYE: Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None                                                             
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

SUMMARY OF THE APRIL 16, 2026 BOE MEETING

BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION
The board approved the consent agenda, senior memorial, amended March 19 personnel addendum and rescinded the March 19 resolution regarding a professional licensed teacher.  The board also approved the final 25-26 calendar which set the last day as May 20. There was discussion on legislation, the budget, a labor management council request, senior trip expenses and the progress of the kitchen project.  

TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Lucas Ayers submitted a report of technology issues over the past month.

AD REPORT
Tyler Duschinsky submitted a report on the status of current sports.

SPONSOR REPORT
Diane Germann shared that the senior class wants to donate money towards landscaping as their senior memorial.  She also shared portions of the senior video to be shown at graduation.  The video was created by the students.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile acknowledged Lisa Schwartz as being recognized by IASB for being a leading board member and presented her with a lapel pen.  Milk and hot lunch products for 2026-27 will be put out for bid.  Federal funds for mandated categoricals are continuing to be monitored.  Volunteers to hand out diplomas were sought, with Neisen and Board agreeing to do it.  Statements of Economic Interest were presented to all board members to be filed at the county clerk’s office.

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Molidor stated they were beginning to wrap up the year.  IAR testing in grades 3-6 is currently taking place.  Kindergarten Round Up and PreK screenings will take place on April 24.  PBIS will be sponsoring the Celebration Day on May 15 at Scotties Fun Spot.  She then presented a Kindergarten curriculum update.

JH/HS PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher submitted a report on upcoming student activities.  Prom will be April 25 and the Spring band concert will be on April 29.  MAP testing will take place the last week in April.  The NHS induction ceremony was held on March 31 and six students were inducted.  A slideshow for JH English classes was shared by Diane Germann.

PERSONNEL APPROVALS
Coaching resignations for 25-26:  Travis Johnson, head JH boys basketball; Trey Johnson, assistant JH boys basketball

Coaching appointments for 26-27:  Heather Duschinsky, HS cheer; Mavryck Comley, volunteer JH baseball

Certified positions for 26-27:  Susan Aebel, JH ELA teacher; Elisabeth Bentley, GS PE teacher

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.