ISD #2184 School Board
meets June 23
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 June 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, Jeff Stratton, and David Wrigg. Absent: Eric Hartman. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Stacy Gillette, Tyler Reisch, and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Vice-Chairperson Tim Jarchow opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the agenda. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Wrigg, to approve the May 26, 2022, school board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to approve the following donations:
Jarchow Enterprises - projector screen
Jarchow Enterprises - playhouse for Nature Explore
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the bills with the School Board. Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve payment of the bills as presented with District and Student Activity bills for $842,193.25 and payroll for $2,206,522.20 with a total of $3,048,715.45. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to receive the Student Activity report showing the balances as of May 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to adopt the following annual title grant authorization:
The local Board of Education of Luverne Public Schools has authorized Craig Oftedahl, at a monthly meeting on June 23, 2022, to act as the LEA (local education agency) Representative in filing an application for funds provided under Public Law 103-382 for the school year 2022-2023. The LEA Representative will ensure that the school district maintains compliance with the appropriate Federal statutes, regulations, and State procedures currently in effect and will act as the responsible authority in all matters relating to the administration of this application.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion by Baustian, second by Stratton, to set the date for bakery products quotations for the 2022-2023 school year to be received by July 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to set the bid date of July 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. for dairy products for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to authorize Conway, Deuth & Schmiessing, PLLP, to conduct the audit of the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to authorize the auditor to make those final transfers and adjustments, when they audit the books, that are necessary and according to general accounting principles, resolutions and standards. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year. The total expenditure budget presented was for $20,168,299.26 and the total revenue budget presented was for $18,794,260.50. The budget shortfall expenditures will be taken from the Long Term Facilities Maintenance funds, remainder of the building construction funds, the transportation fund, and the capital outlay fund. Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the preliminary budget as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch requested approval for the following ESSER III fund expenditures: software system for Technology Coordinator to use in maintenance and set up of all devices in the school district in the amount of $14,990.00; and, $230,000.00 for a construction class to begin with the 2022-2023 school year for supplies, a trailer, and teacher salary. Motion made by Stratton, second by Baustian, to approve $200,000.00 in ESSER III fund expenditures for the construction class and $14,990.00 in ESSER III fund expenditures for the Champ software. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve membership in the Minnesota School Board Association for 2022-2023. Dues will be $4,978.00 and policy services will be $750.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to approve the agreement for School Family Mental Health Services through Greater Minnesota Family Services for an additional .5 FTE beginning this Fall. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Wrigg, to set the following food service prices:
K-5 Lunch $3.50 per meal
6-12 Lunch $3.75 per meal
6-12 Extra Entree $2.00 each
Reduced Price Lunch $0.00 per meal
Kindergarten Breakfast $0.00 per meal
1-12 Breakfast $2.00 per meal
Adult Breakfast $3.00 per meal
Adult Lunch $4.00 per meal
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to set the following bus driver compensation rates for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024:
2022-2023 2023-2024
Regular Route $99.00 per day $100.00 per day
Sioux Falls/Pipestone
Spec Ed $99.00 per day $100.00 per day
Preschool Route $49.00 per day $50.00 per day
Activities Trip $17.00 per hour $20.00 per hour
Daily Rate
(Overnight Trip) $130.00 per day $130.00 per day
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Wrigg, to approve the following non-classified/at-will employee compensation for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024:
2022-2023 2023-2024
Brad Goembel -
Transportation Supervisor $66,891.00 $67,891.00
Wade Hiller -
Technology Coordinator $81,000.00 $82,000.00
Lisa Nath -
Community Education Director $61,000.00 $62,000.00
Tyler Reisch -
Business Manager $84,500.00 $85,500.00
Ann Rigney -
Food Service Director $45,512.00 $46,512.00
Cory Schmuck -
Buildings/Grounds Director $71,000.00 $72,000.00
Brenda Teal -
Admin. Assistant/Payroll $55,442.00 $56,442.00
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Wrigg, to approve the following administrative contracts for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024:
2022-2023 2023-2024
Stacy Gillette -
Elementary Principal $128,077.41 $131,279.35
Ryan Johnson -
High School Principal $122,401.08 $125,461.11
Jason Phelps -
Middle School Principal $107,674.14 $110,366.00
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Jeff Stratton as School Board member effective July 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Baustian, to allow the School District Administration to pursue hiring a .5 FTE Technology Specialist. Discussion was held if there is anyone who would be interested in just a part-time position. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to set the two-hour food service worker hourly rate of pay for 2022-2023 at $15.43 per hour. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to set the substitute teacher daily rate of pay for 2022-2023 at $150.00. It was noted we need to remain competitive with area school districts. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to accept the retirement of Lisa Lundgren, Elementary teacher, effective May 27, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Stratton, to accept the resignation of David Cutshaw, custodian, effective May 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Connor Gumto as custodian to begin on July 5, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to approve the hiring of Rylie Hokeness as Elementary teacher for a salary of $43,727.00 effective with the 2022-2023 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Katherine Kopp as MS/HS Technology Teacher and BPA Advisor for a salary of $55,224.00. Motion unanimously carried.
The 2022 Lead-in-Water First Draw Initial Testing report was shared with the School Board.
Committee reports were given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: June 23, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
(08-04)
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