ISD #2184 School Board meets Jan. 27

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Jan. 27 
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 January 27, 2022, 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, Jason Phelps, Tyler Reisch, Griffin Jarchow, 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 Sehr, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.  
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve the December 23, 2021, School Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Jarchow, to accept the following donations:
United Methodist Church – Angel Fund
13th District Bar Association – Mock Trial Sponsorship
Steen Reformed Church – Angel Fund
2080 Media Inc. – L Club-Student Activities
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to elect the following School Board officers for 2022:
Chairperson – Eric Hartman
Vice-Chairperson – Tim Jarchow
Clerk – Reva Sehr
Treasurer – Katie Baustian
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report with the School Board members. Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to accept the report as presented. Motion unanimously carried. He also reviewed the expenditures and revenues comparison as of December 31 for the past three years.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to approve payment of the School District bills presented as follows: District and Student Activity Checks - $2,199,182.17; Payroll - $1,004,121.28; Grand Total - $3,203,303.45. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of December 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to leave the 2022 Committee Assignments the same. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to acknowledge receipt of the Annual Compliance/Vote of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence from the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee vote held on January 17, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to add Aspire Fund as an approved 403(b) vendor that may be utilized by school district employees. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to accept the annual RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Stratton, to approve the Custodial Seniority List as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to approve the Paraprofessional/Food Service/Administrative Assistant Seniority List as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to approve the Alternative School Seniority List as presented.  Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to approve the ECFE/Learning Readiness/Discovery Time Seniority List as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the Preliminary Licensed Staff Seniority List as presented. This list will be posted for 30 days for the staff to review. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Jon Schomacker as 2022 Summer Recreation Director for a salary of $9,400.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to approve the hiring of Peyten Elbers as long-term substitute for Dana Wolf, Elementary teacher, beginning approximately February 24, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to accept the retirement of Dennis Moritz, Agriculture teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to accept the resignation of Bill Thompson as MS Lego League advisor effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Jarchow, to approve the transfer of Karen Hubbling from M/HS Paraprofessional to District Health Aide. Discussion was held. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given. It was noted that the School Board members did attend the MSBA Convention held January 12-14, 2022. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: January 27, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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