ISD #2184 School Board
meets Nov. 21
MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184,
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in
the District Office on November 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Michael DeBates, Ryan DeBates, Eric
Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz, Randy Sasker, and David Wrigg. Also present:
Craig Oftedahl, Tyler Reisch, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Gillette, Becky Rahm,
Renee Guy, Patrick Kroski, Youbin Lee, Zander Carbonneau, and Mavis Fodness-
Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Tim Jarchow opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by David Wrigg,
second by Eric Hartman, to approve the agenda with the addendum as
presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Renee Guy, School Psychologist, reviewed her job duties with the school board members. She noted that Special Education and making sure the school district follows all of the I.D.E.A. and Minnesota State rules and regulations is a large part of her position. Beyond Special Education, she also works with staff on curriculum support and teaching strategies to better serve all students in the district.
Chairperson Tim Jarchow reported that Mike Gangestad spoke to the
school board during the Community Input session at 6:30 p.m. this evening.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Eric Hartman, to approve the
October 26, 2023, school board meeting minutes as presented. Motion
unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by David Wrigg, to accept the
following donations to the Robotics team:
First Farmers and Merchants - $100
Hills Stainless Steel - $100
Security Savings Bank - $250
W & N Construction - $100
Pro Ag Marketing - $500
Schwartz Farms - $350
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the District Revenues and Expenditures Report, the 2023-2024 Budget Expenditures and Revenues Reports, and the Multi-Year Summary as of 10/31/2023. He noted the average cost to the district for each student is $12,929. He reported there is a budget shortfall of $1.2 million dollars but this was a planned budget shortfall for capital projects of the parking lots and roof replacement. He will be working with the auditors to be sure the audit report is submitted to the State Department by November 30 as required. Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Eric Hartman, to table the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Audit Report until December. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the District and Student Activity checks with the school board. Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Randy Sasker, to
approve payment of the bills as presented in the amount of $649,099.13; and payroll
in the amount of $1,138,011.95; for a grand total of $1,787,111.08. Motion
unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Michael DeBates, to receive the
Student Activity Report showing the balances as of October 31, 2023.
Motion unanimously carried.
It was noted that no action is required on the District Revenues and
Expenditures report that was reviewed by Tyler Reisch earlier. It will be posted
as required the first week of December.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Ryan DeBates, to approve the Snow Removal Contract with VerSteeg Excavation LLC as presented. It was noted there were slight increases in three of the items. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Zach Nolz, to set a bid
date of Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to receive bids on the re-roofing
project. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Randy Sasker, second by Zach Nolz, to approve the
hiring of Zoe DeBates as Mock Trial Advisor. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Ryan DeBates, to accept the
retirement of Chris Roos as Bus Driver effective November 3, 2023. Motion
unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Randy Sasker, to accept the resig-
nation of Tyler Reisch, Business Manager, effective November 22, 2023.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Ryan DeBates, to approve
the hiring of Kailey Wixon as Paraprofessional beginning January 4, 2024.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Zach Nolz, to approve
Skyler Wenninger as volunteer Girls Hockey Coach. Motion unanimously
carried. Motion made by Zach Nolz, second by Ryan DeBates, to approve
Ellen Wenninger as volunteer Girls Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, second by Eric Hartman, to approve
Kaden Ericson as volunteer Boys Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by David Wrigg, to approve Lance Ripka as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Eric Hartman, to approve Jeremy Hough as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by David Wrigg, to approve Dave Rock as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Randy Sasker, second by Zach Nolz, to approve Jake Haugen as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Michael DeBates, second by Eric Hartman, to approve Matt Fodness as volunteer wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Zach Nolz, to approve
Adam Geraets as volunteer Boys Basketball coach. Motion unanimously
carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Randy Sasker, to approve the
hiring of Meghan Elgersma as Middle School Girls Basketball coach. Motion
unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Eric Hartman, to approve Declan
Beers as volunteer Boys Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Ryan DeBates, to accept
the resignation of Katie Mostad as Middle School Volleyball coach.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Randy Sasker, second by Ryan DeBates, to accept
the retirement of Rebecca Runnoe, Early Childhood Special Needs teacher,
effective June 30, 2024. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given. It was noted the Personnel Committee will be
meeting with the Luverne Education Association to continue negotiations the first
week of December. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made
by Eric Hartman, second by Ryan DeBates to adjourn the meeting. Motion
unanimously carried.
Dated: November 21, 2023 David Wrigg, Clerk
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