ISD #2184 School Board meets Oct. 28

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Oct.28 
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 on October 28, 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, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Gillette, Tyler Reisch, Brad Goembel, Helen and Pat Saum, Jason Berghorst, Monica Facile, Lisa Dinger, Becky Rahm, Randy Sasker 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 the addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Lisa Dinger and Monica Facile, representing the Children’s Remembrance Garden, reviewed their plans for the garden and requested a donation from the School District. Business Manager Tyler Reisch indicated it is not legal for a public entity (the school district) to make a direct monetary payment to a 501(c)3 entity (Children’s Remembrance Garden). However, they are able to do something along the line of in-kind services or providing opportunities for employees to work with the Garden, etc. He will explore more of these options and visit with Lisa Dinger about them.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to approve the September 23, 2021, School Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried. There were no donations to report.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve payment of the school district bills as presented in the amount of $569,348.12, payroll in the amount of $958,253.46, construction project bills in the amount of $2,051,355.22, and student activity bills in the amount of $11,447.04. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Baustian, to receive the Student Activity report showing the balances as of September 30, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Middle School Principal Jason Phelps shared the Data Summary Report with the School Board. It was noted that our MCA test scores last Spring did not dip as largely as may have been anticipated with the disruption due to Covid. He also reviewed the World’s Best Workforce report with the School Board. Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the World’s Best Workforce report as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Baustian, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Southwest Minnesota State University for student teacher placement in our school district. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve Matt McClure as volunteer girls hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried. 
Motion made by Sehr, second by Baustian, to accept the resignation of Kim Stegenga as Paraprofessional effective October 20, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to accept the resignation of Susan Bullerman as 7th grade girls basketball coach effective October 4, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Wrigg, to approve a request from Augustana University for Hope VanMeeteren to complete student teaching with Amy VonHoltum and Deb Hoogendoorn from February 28 to April 29, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Jarchow, to approve the hiring of Judy Knutson as Middle/High School Paraprofessional effective October 25, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Wrigg, to approve a medical leave of absence for Amy Sahly, High School English teacher, from November 30 through December 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve the transfer of Meegan Ross from Preschool Paraprofessional to Middle/High School Paraprofessional. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to accept the resignation of Katie Kopp as BPA Advisor effective October 28, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Eric Arnold as BPA Advisor. Motion unanimously carried.
The administration presented a request to create two positions using ESSER funding. These two positions would be a Health Aide to work with School Nurse Phil Paquette and a full-time teacher substitute. Discussion was held. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Baustian, to table any action on these two positions. With a dissenting vote, a roll call vote was taken as follows: those who voted in favor of the motion: Wrigg, Stratton, Hartman, Baustian, and Jarchow; those who voted against the motion: Sehr. The motion passed.
The only committee report was the Personnel Committee has been meeting with the Luverne Education Association for contract negotiations. It was noted that the Policy Committee needs to meet. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed.  
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to move into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. in order to complete the Superintendent’s Performance Appraisal. Motion unanimously carried. A summary report will be given at the November 23 school board meeting.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to move out of executive session.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: October 28, 2021 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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