ISD #2184 School Board meets Aug. 25

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Aug. 25 
MINUTES OF REGULAR 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 August 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Colleen
Deutsch, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, and David Wrigg. Absent: Reva Sehr. Also
present: Craig Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Gillette, Darrel
VanAartsen, Heather Johnson, Shelby McQuay, Jen Chapman, and
Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by Baustian, second
by Jarchow, to approve the agenda with addendum as presented. Motion
unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Deutsch, to approve the July 28, 2022, school board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve the August 11, 2022, school board meeting minutes. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Wrigg, second by Deutsch, to accept the following donations:
Main Street Financial $3,115.66 for elementary retreats
Luverne Country Club 
Member/Guest Committee $640.00 for girls and boys golf
Luverne Basketball Association $3,760.00 for basketball hoops/padding
Luverne Elementary
Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl reviewed the school district bills with the school
board. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Deutsch, to accept the bills as presented
in the amount of $630,079.16 with payroll in the amount of $219,541.23 for a
grand total of $849,720.39. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to receive the Student Activity 
report showing the balances as of July 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Shelby McQuay and Jen Chapman with Ehlers & Associates, Inc., reported
on the $405,000 general obligation school building bonds series 2022A. They
have been working on these bonds with local Security Savings Bank.Member Jarchow introduced the following resolution and moved its 
adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Deutsch:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO $405,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2022A; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE,
AWARDING THE SALE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF
Upon vote being taken on the foregoing resolution, the following voted
in favor thereof: Baustian, Jarchow, Hartman, Wrigg, Bosch, and Deutsch;
absent: Sehr; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Jarchow, to give authorization to Craig
Oftedahl, Tyler Reisch, and Brenda Teal to wire transfer depositories.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS
AND REASONS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, there has been a reduction in student enrollment, and
WHEREAS, this decrease in student enrollment must include discontinuance of positions and discontinuance or curtailment of programs, and,
WHEREAS, a determination must be made as to which positions must be terminated and not renewed and which employee may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits in effecting discontinuance of positions;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School
District No. 2184, as follows:
That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions to effectuate economies in the School District and reduce expenditures and, as a result of reduction in enrollment, make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of the part-time paraprofessional position of three days per week.  
Motion unanimously carried.
Member Baustian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF
KELLSIE RIVAS, A PARAPROFESSIONAL
WHEREAS, Kellsie Rivas is a paraprofessional in Independent
School District No. 2184.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the employment of Kellsie Rivas, a paraprofessional in Independent School District No, 2184, is hereby terminated as of August 25, 2022, due to elimination of the part-time paraprofessional position. 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice has been sent to
said paraprofessional regarding termination as provided by law.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Deutsch, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Baustian, Jarchow, Hartman, Wrigg, Bosch, and Deutsch; absent: Sehr; and the following voted against:  none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to set the adult lunch price for
2022-2023 at $5.00 per meal. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl conducted the first reading of Policy 540 --
Student Clubs and Policy 726 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone). The policy
committee did meet this past Tuesday to review the policies in depth. The second reading and possible adoption will be held at the September 22 school board meeting. 
Motion made by Baustian, second by Deutsch, to accept the resignation of Kari
Lais as Assistant Gymnastics Coach effective August 15, 2022. Motion
unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Connie
VandeVelde as paraprofessional effective August 15, 2022. Motion unanimously
carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Deutsch, to approve the hiring of
Marcia Ossenfort as two-hour Food Service Worker effective August 15,
2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Bosch, to approve the hiring of Shannon
Oye as two-hour Food Service Worker effective August 15, 2022.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Deutsch, to approve Kristin Schomacker
as volunteer volleyball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to approve the hiring of Shawn Kinsinger as part-time Technology Assistant. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Deutsch, to accept the resignation of
Debra Baumann, Paraprofessional, effective Monday, August 22, 2022.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to approve a maternity leave request from Aimee Richters, Elementary teacher, for 11 weeks beginning approximately November 27, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to accept the resignation of Lisa Remme, Paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Greg Hoogeveen as full-time custodian effective August 29, 2022. Motion unanimously
carried.
Committee reports were given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. 
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: August 28, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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