ISD #2184 School Board
meets Feb. 28
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 February 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, and David Wrigg. Absent: Jodi Bosch and Jeff Stratton. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Stacy Gillette, Tyler Reisch, Becky Rahm, and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Jon Schomacker, Summer Recreation Coordinator, reviewed his job responsibilities with the School Board.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the January 27, 2022, School Board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Jarchow, to approve the following donations that were received in February:
Script L in Commons – Luverne Education Legacy Foundation
Illuminated L on Wall in Commons – Luverne Education Legacy Foundation
Alumni Touchscreen in Commons – Luverne Education Legacy Foundation
$250 for Robotics Team – Heartland Mutual Insurance Co
$300 for Robotics Team – McClure Electric
$100 for Robotics Team – IT Outlet
$100 for Robotics Team – Luverne Body Shop
Karaoke Machine for District Media Centers – Prairielands
Motion unanimously carried.
The School District bills were presented for approval. Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the District and Student Activity bills in the amount of $359,645.57 and payroll in the amount of $1,029,952.46 for a grand total of $1,389,598.03. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to receive the Student Activity report showing the balances as of January 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
School Calendar options for 2022-2023 were reviewed at the work session held prior to the regular meeting tonight. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Wrigg, to approve the A4 Calendar for the 2022-2023 school year with 168 student days and 176.5 teacher days. Graduation will be on May 28. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the University of Minnesota Clinical Experience Affiliation Agreement to allow student teachers in our School District. Motion unanimously carried.
Long-term facilities funding and usage of ESSER III funds were presented and reviewed at the work session held prior to the regular meeting tonight. Business Manager Tyler Reisch presented a proposed spending budget and several quotes for various projects.
The following quotes were received for replacement of the High School Water Main line in various tunnels:
McClure Plumbing and Heating $84,062.39
Luverne, MN
Busse Plumbing and Heating $137,000.00
Luverne, MN
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to accept the quote from McClure Plumbing and Heating. This will be paid for from Long Term Facilities Maintenance funds. Motion unanimously carried.
The following quotes were received for the surfacing of the existing tennis courts:
Court Surfaces & Repair, Inc. $50,000.00
Ham Lake, MN
Midwest Tennis and Track $72,157.00
Denison, IA
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to accept the quote from Court Surfaces & Repair, Inc. This will be paid for from Long Term Facilities Maintenance funds. Motion unanimously carried.
A quote was received for Elementary School carpeting from Hiller Commercial Floors, Rochester, MN, in the amount of $29,345.25. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to accept the quote from Hiller Commercial Floors for the Elementary School and to also proceed with the MS/HS entry ways. This will be paid for from Long Term Facilities Maintenance Funds. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch requested approval from the School Board to complete the application to the Minnesota Department of Education to spend $598,358.00 of ESSER III funds as follows:
Elementary Playgrounds $252,244
Teacher Computers $197,375
Outdoor Basketball Court $53,969
HVAC panel updates $47,269
Teacher Chromebooks $37,500
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Anita Cole-Kraty as MS/HS Paraprofessional effective February 7, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Jarchow, to approve a medical/maternity leave request from Alicia Reker, Elementary teacher, beginning approximately April 11, 2022, for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Rylie Hokeness as long-term substitute teacher for Alicia Reker beginning approximately April 11, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Wrigg, to accept the retirement of Theresa Graff, Speech/Language Pathologist, effective June 1, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to accept the retirement of Jennifer Engesser, Elementary teacher, effective June 30, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to accept the retirement of Sandy Klosterbuer, Elementary teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to approve JJ Olson as volunteer Softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Danielle Kneip as MS Softball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to approve the transfer of Phil Paquette from 9th grade Baseball coach to Head Baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Katelyn Hart as assistant Track coach. Motion unanimously carried.
There were no committee reports given. Superintendent Oftedahl requested input from the School Board members regarding the teachers request for late starts or early outs to facilitate staff development. Consensus was to try two days for the 2022-2023 school with late starts.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: February 28, 2022
Reva Sehr, Clerk
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