ISD #2184 School Board
meets June 24
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 June 24, 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, Jason Phelps, Marie Atkinson-Smeins, Caroline Thorson, Tom Rops, Ann Rigney, Gladys Hemme, Griffin Jarchow, Jason Berghorst, Amy Sahly, Sheriff Evan VerBrugge, 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 Sehr, to approve the agenda with addendum as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Lisa Diekmann, Estenson Company, reviewed the school district insurance renewal quotes.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to accept the insurance proposal from EMC, Minneapolis, MN, as presented. It was noted this proposal was for one year. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the May 27, 2021, school board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the June 10, 2021, school board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried. It was noted there were no donations to report.
Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the bills. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Bosch, to approve payment of the district bills as presented in the amount of $2,375,850.96; the student activity bills in the amount of $5,450.52; and, the building project bills in the amount of $2,067,286.04. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of May 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to adopt the following:
The local Board of Education of Luverne Public Schools has authorized Craig Oftedahl, at a monthly meeting on June 24, 2021, 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 2021-2022. 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 made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to request bakery products quotations for the 2021-2022 school year to be received by July 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to set the bid date for dairy products for the 2021-2022 school year for July 15, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to contract with Conway, Deuth & Schmiessing, PLLP, to conduct the 2020-2021 fiscal year audit. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, for 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 Marlene Mann presented a preliminary expenditure budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year in the amount of $19,917,871.47. It was noted that this would be a roll-over of the 2020-2021 Revised Budget. Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to approve this preliminary budget as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve membership in the Minnesota School Board Association for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to set the following food service prices for the 2021-2022 school year:
K-5 Lunch $3.25 per meal
6-12 Lunch $3.50 per meal
Reduced Price Lunch $0.00 per meal
Kindergarten Breakfast $0.00 per meal
1-12 Breakfast $1.75 per meal
Adult Breakfast $2.75 per meal
Adult Lunch $4.00 per meal
Milk Break (Elementary) $50.00 per year
It was noted that the USDA is again providing school districts the opportunity to provide breakfast and lunch free to all students. However, if a student wishes to purchase a second meal, they would be charged the prices set above. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the following bus driver compensation effective July 1, 2021:
Regular Route $97.00 per day
Sioux Falls/Pipestone Route $97.00 per day
Preschool Route $48.00 per day
Activities Trip $15.00 per hour
Daily Rate (Overnight Trip) $130.00 per day
Motion unanimously carried.
Sherriff Evan VerBrugge presented information about a School Resource Officer. Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve having a School Resource Officer. Motion unanimously carried. It was noted that Member Stratton as an employee of the Rock County Sheriff’s Department could not make this motion or participate in the voting. Member Stratton rescinded his motion and Member Sehr rescinded her second. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to approve having a School Resource Officer. Member Stratton noted he would abstain from the vote. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding closing of the High School noon hour. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to close the noon hour lunch break for students in grade 9 and 10 with students in grades 11 and 12 having the privilege to leave campus during the noon hour lunch break with monitoring by the administration. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to set the two-hour food service worker hourly rate of pay for the 2021-2022 school year at $14.93 per hour. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to set the substitute teacher daily rate of pay for 2021-2022 at $130.00 per day. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Michael Wenninger as Varsity Baseball Coach effective June 13, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to accept the resignation of Kerri Baker, HS Mathematics teacher, effective June 15, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Bosch, to accept the resignation of Lucas Larson as Junior High Girls Tennis coach effective June 15, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to accept the resignation of Jessica Knorr, Paraprofessional, effective June 15, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Madeline Jenkins as Speech/Language Techer for a salary of $44,385.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Baustian, to approve a maternity leave request from Meghan Elgersma, Special Services Administrative Assistant, for 12 weeks beginning approximately August 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to accept the retirement of Marlene Mann, Business Manager, effective July 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Julie Fettes, English teacher, effective June 23, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: June 24, 2021 Reva Sehr, Clerk
(07-29)
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