ISD #2184 School Board meets Oct. 27

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Oct. 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 October 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Jodi Bosch, Colleen Deutsch, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, and David Wrigg. Absent: Katie Baustian. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Tyler Reisch, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Gillette, Becky Rahm, Caroline Thorson, Angie Swenson, Heather Johnson, Averill Sehr, 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 Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the agenda with addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Angie Swenson presented information regarding the Foreign Languages trip to Germany and Spain tentatively set for June 17-26, 2024. They will be traveling with Passports Education Group Travel. School board members were glad to see this opportunity brought back for the students.  
Administrative reports were given. 
Chairperson Hartman gave a summary report of Superintendent Oftedahl’s Performance Review held on September 22, 2022. A score of 3 is recognized as “accomplished” and a score of 4 is recognized as “Distinguished”. The average score was 3.47 which is midpoint between distinguished and accomplished.  
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Deutsch, to approve the September 22, 2022, School Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Wrigg, to accept the following donations:
Caseys $250 to general student activities
Luverne Area R.A.K. $320 to the Angel Fund for school meals
C & B Operations $5,000 toolbox and tools for Agricul-
ture Education Program
Donors Choose Peer Tutor Seating in Molly Carbon-
neau’s classroom
Donors Choose Creating a Calming Space in Discovery 
Time classroom
Luverne Area R.A.K. $750 to the Angel Fund for school meals
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the District and Student Activity checks. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Deutsch, to approve the payments as presented in the amount of $1,896,908.07. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Deutsch, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of September 30, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Bosch, to approve the Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation. This resolution is for grants and funding to assist schools in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion by Bosch, second by Deutsch, to approve ratification of the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Agreement with AFSCME Council 65 Local Union 2558 - Support Staff. The agreement includes $1.00 added to the schedule for both years and a district contribution to health insurance in the amount of $6,875.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Deutsch, to approve using ESSER III funds for elementary door security hardware and installation. Business Manager Tyler Reisch reported they are hoping to have the hardware here by Thanksgiving with installation over Christmas break. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Jessica Knorr as paraprofessional effective October 3, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to approve the hiring of Amy Dammann as paraprofessional effective September 26, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Diane Robinson as long-term substitute for Aimee Richters, Special Education teacher, for 11 weeks beginning approximately November 27, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve a medical leave of absence request from Lucinda Rofshus, Elementary teacher, from November 29 through December 21, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to approve the hiring of Zach Wermager as long-term substitute for Lucinda Rofshus beginning November 29, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Janine DeBates, Custodian, effective October 28, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve a maternity leave of absence request from Ann Sandager, English teacher, beginning approximately April 20, 2023, for the remainder of the school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to accept the resignation of David Edwards, paraprofessional, effective October 28, 2022.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to approve Andrea Flemming as volunteer FFA advisor. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Sehr, to accept the request from Ellen Wenninger to move from Assistant Girls Hockey coach to volunteer Girls Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Matt McClure as assistant Girls Hockey Coach.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to approve Kaden Ericson as volunteer Boys Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Crystal Tiesler as paraprofessional effective October 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
There were no committee reports given. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. 
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: October 27, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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