May 15, 2025

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, Russ Board, Danelle Donley, Cory Hagerbaumer, Trista Neisen and Lisa Schwartz.

Also present were Donna Veile, Julie Molidor, Greg Buescher, Lauren Bentzinger, Lucas Ayers and Nancy Cromie.

VISITORS
Diane Germann, Patrick Weppler, Tahnee Bauer, Andrew Bauer, Nick Holtschlag, Blake Wolf

PUBLIC
Patrick Weppler shared a survey taken by only a select group of staff members. He addressed the board regarding morale and insurance.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Lucas Ayers shared a list of technology issues over the past month.  Items on the local drive have been moved to the Google drive.

AD REPORT
Lauren Bentzinger shared that spring sports are winding down and heading into post-season play.  The Athletic Banquet is now scheduled for June 5.

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

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile related information on the increase to the workman’s comp and property/liability insurance renewal.  The electric agreement is being renewed at the flex rate.  Summer work projects have begun.  The FY25 budget will need to be amended.  She also reminded the board that the June meeting is on Wednesday, June 18.

SOPPA OFFICER
Albsmeyer made a motion to approve Lucas Ayers as the SOPPA Officer.  Barry seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

TENTATIVE FY25 AMENDED BUDGET
Neisen made a motion to approve the tentative FY25 amended budget and set a hearing for June 18, 2025.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

FIRST READING OF 2025-26 STUDENT HANDBOOK CHANGES
Donley made a motion to approve the first reading of 2025-26 student handbook changes.  Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

MILK BID FOR 2025-26
Barry made a motion to approve the Prairie Farms firm milk bid for 2025-26.  Schwartz seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

HOT LUNCH PRODUCTS FOR 2025-26
Albsmeyer made a motion to approve the Kohl Wholesale hot lunch products bid for the elementary for 2025-26.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Molidor shared that staff were celebrated during the first  week of the month with delicious treats from parents and the district.  Students made graduation cards for the seniors and will pass them out during the annual senior walk-through at the elementary.  The ROE will be providing several opportunities for professional development over the summer.  Upcoming events include the Kindergarten program, 6th grade promotion and Celebration Day.

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher shared the special treats that staff received during appreciation week.  The spring concert and Cinco de Mayo celebration were enjoyed by many.  HS Awards were given out on May 13th.  Baccalaureate was held May 14th at the Payson UMC and graduation will be this Saturday, May 17th.   

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, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None
Moved into closed session at 7:32 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Neisen made a motion to return to open session.  Barry seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None
Returned to open session at 9:15 p.m.

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

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
There was discussion on the JH/HS kitchen project and legislation regarding mascots.

ADJOURNMENT
Barry made a motion to adjourn.  Schwartz seconded the motion. AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None
Meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.