ISD #2184 School Board
meets April 22
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 and also via Zoom on April 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Jodi Bosch, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, Jeff Stratton and David Wrigg. Absent: Katie Baustian. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Marlene Mann, Ryan Johnson, Jason Phelps, Stacy Gillette, Lauren VerSteeg, Aaron Perkins, Lucas Larson, Jason Berghorst, Tom Rops, Becky Rahm, April Wallace, Gladys Hemme, Amy Sahly, Amy VonHoltum, Jodi Rops, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Ann Rigney, and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton,
to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to approve the March 25, 2021,
School Board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl gave a construction update.
Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the school district bills with the School Board. She noted that we are currently paying bills on a weekly basis. Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to approve the district bills as presented in the amount of $1,566,921.92; and Student Activity
bills as presented in the amount of $7,035.63. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to receive the Student Activity
Report showing the balances as of March 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Aaron Perkins, Robotics Advisor, presented information to the School Board for some fundraising ideas. Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton,
to approve the plans as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl provided information about the Health and Hospitalization insurance bids that were received on March 29. The District received four bids: SW/WC Service Cooperative (currently through Blue Cross/Blue Shield), a Blue Cross/Blue Shield independent provider, Sanford Health Plans, and PEIP. Member Sehr noted she would be abstaining from the
vote as she is an employee of Sanford Health. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to accept the bid from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield independent provider. It was noted that the bid included an 8% cap to premium
increases for the second year of service. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the revised 2020-2021 Revenue and Expenditure budgets. The revised revenue budget total is $17,839,116.37 and the revised expenditure budget is $20,257,513.47. Discussion was held. Motion made by Stratton, second by Wrigg, to approve
the revised budget as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl reported on the school paving improvements bids through the City of Luverne’s contract with Duininck, Inc. This bid would include three items: patching and overlay of school street that runs along the south edge of the building to Dodge Street; the ADA sidewalk from Dodge Street to the School; and the additional diagonal parking being considered for Northeast Park Street which runs on the East side of the Middle/High School. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to accept all three projects for a total cost of $179,067.50. Motion unanimously carried.
It was noted two full-time substitute teachers were hired last fall due to concerns of COVID and they were hired with the understanding that it was a one-year position. Member Wrigg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING EDUCATIONAL POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184 adopted a resolution on January 28, 2021, directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions, and
WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received been
and considered by the school board,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent
School District No. 2184, as follows:
That the following positions, or portions thereof, be discontinued:
1)Two Full-time Substitute Teacher Positions
The motion was duly seconded by Member Sehr. A roll call vote was taken. Those who voted in favor: Jarchow, Bosch, Hartman, Sehr, and Wrigg; those who voted against: Stratton. Member Baustian was absent. Motion carried.
The administration requested approval to increase the current part-time M/HS Social Studies teaching position to a full-time position. Discussion was held. Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to increase the part-time Social Studies (.6) to a full-time position (1.0). A roll call
vote was taken: Those who voted in favor: Jarchow, Bosch, Hartman, Sehr, and Wrigg; those who voted against: Stratton. Member Baustian was absent. Motion carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve Ellen Wenninger as
a volunteer softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to accept the retirement of Doug Dooyema, Sixth Grade Science Teacher, effective June 2, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to accept the retirement of Debbie Mitchell, ECFE and Discovery Time teacher, effective at the
end of the 2020-2021 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to accept the resignation of Liza Winkler, Elementary teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Bosch,
second by Jarchow, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: April 22, 2021 Reva Sehr, Clerk
(06-10)
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