ISD #2184 School Board
meets March 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 March 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, Jeff Stratton and David Wrigg. Absent: Jodi Bosch. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Marlene Mann, Ryan Johnson, Jason Phelps, Amy VonHoltum, Becky Rahm, April Wallace, Lloyd Hemme, Kim Stegenga, Sue Reisch, 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 Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the agenda with addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Becky Rahm and Amy VonHoltum, Luverne Education Association co-chairs, made a presentation to the School Board regarding supplemental insurance through AFLAC.
Administrative Reports were given.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the February 25, 2021, School Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried. It was noted there were no donations received this month.
Superintendent Oftedahl gave a building project update.
Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the district bills with the School Board. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $1,400,382.60; building project bills in the amount of $634,885.96; and, student activity fund bills in the amount of $2,089.89. Motion unanimously carried.
Discussion was held regarding the Digital Learning Handbook. Motion made by Stratton, second by Jarchow, to approve the Digital Learning Handbook with the corrections. Motion unanimously carried.
The Annual Compliance/Vote of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence-American Indian Parent Advisory Committee information was presented by Ryan Johnson and Sue Reisch. This committee extended a vote of concurrence on January 25, 2021. The form will be signed and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education as required.
Business Manager Marlene Mann reviewed the Revised 2020-2021 budget. Discussion was held. Motion made by Stratton, second by Jarchow, to approve the budget as presented. Discussion was held. Member Stratton amended his motion to table any action on the budget, member Jarchow amended his second to reflect tabling any action. Motion to table any action unanimously carried. Member Sehr requested information showing where the expenditure differences are from last year to this year.
The following EIFS bids were received on March 4, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. It was noted EIFS is the substance on the outside of the upper Elementary gymnasium area.
BIDDERS: BID:
Denison Drywall $188,817
Spencer, IA
Midwest Exteriors, LLC $148,384
Blue Springs, MO
Tri-State General Contracting $276,723
Jackson, MN
Cornerstone Plastering and Drywall $199,174
Brandon, SD
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to accept the bid from Midwest Exteriors, LLC, in the amount of $144,384.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to approve the following SW/WC Service Cooperative contracts for the 2021-2022 school year.
Membership Agreement $0.00
Health & Safety Management Assistance $3,606.81
Regional Management Information Services $22,045.55
Basic Technology Services $2,200.00
E-Rate Coordination Services $2,850.00
Special Education Services $176,316.62
Total $207,018.98
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the final Licensed Staff Seniority List. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Angela Sneller as Elementary Administrative Assistance effective April 5, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to accept the retirement of Marcia Boeve-Alfano, Activities Office Administrative Assistant, effective June 30, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Stratton, to accept the retirement of Diana Erickson, MS Computer and HS Business Teacher, effective June 2, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve Connor Hoffman as volunteer baseball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to approve the hiring of Mike Buss as Middle School Baseball Coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Corey Stroeh as Middle School Boys Tennis Coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Danielle Kneip as Middle School Softball Coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Cory Schmuck as Director of Buildings and Grounds for a salary of $70,000.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Chairman Eric Hartman reported we have received the Notice of Intent to Negotiate from the Luverne Education Association.
Committee reports were given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: March 25, 2021 Reva Sehr, Clerk
(04-29)
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