ISD #2184 School Board meets Feb. 25

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Feb. 25
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 February 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present:  Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, Jeff Stratton and David Wrigg. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Marlene Mann, Ryan Johnson, Jason Phelps, Stacy Gillette, Wade Hiller, Becky Rahm, Amy Sahly, Angie Janiszeski, Lloyd Hemme, Rachel Stuckey and Mike Weich with NextEra Energy, and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to approve the agenda with addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Rachel Stuckey and Mike Weich with NextEra Energy presented information 
on their wind energy projects within Rock County.  
Technology Coordinator Wade Hiller reviewed a draft of the Digital Learning 
Handbook with the School Board.  
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the January 28, 
2021, School Board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to accept the following donations:
KAHR Foundation - $5,000 for Family U Early Childhood
CLC Sports Dollar General - $33.33 for general donation
MN State Bar Association - $150 for Mock Trial
City of Luverne - $13,059.88 for live streaming equipment and expenses
Rock County - $20,000 Covid funding for full-time substitute teacher
Sanford Health - $10,000 for weight room equipment
NextEra Energy - $1,000 for the Robotics Team supplies
Caseys - $17.40 general donation
ICS Builds - $250.00 for Robotics Team supplies
Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl reviewed the building project meeting held today.  They are looking at the end of June for final completion.  
Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the District Bills in the amount of $1,494,687.64; building project bills in the amount of $786,597.04; and Student Activity bills in the amount of $4,533.41. Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to accept the listing of bills as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Bosch, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of January 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Discussion was held regarding the 2021-2022 School Calendar  Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to accept the Hybrid A Calendar as presented with school opening on September 7 and closing on May 27.  There will be 168 student contact days.  The teacher work day will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to approve the revision of Policy 809 – Covid-19 Face Covering Policy with the minor changes as recommended by the MN School Board Association. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Lucas Larson as head boys tennis coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to approve the hiring of Tara Sudenga as b-squad softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Stephanie Roozenboom as assistant track coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to approve a medical leave of absence for Jennifer Radtke, Special Education teacher, beginning February 24, 2021 for approximately 4-6 weeks. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Vicky Henderson as long-term substitute teacher for Jennifer Radtke. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Wrigg, to accept the resignation of Staci Bundesen, Elementary Administrative Assistant effective March 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
It was noted to the School Board that Seana Graber is planning a High School Choir trip to New York City for June 2022. Final plans will be presented at a later meeting.
Committee reports were given.  
Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: February 25, 2021 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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