ISD #2184 School Board meets Sept. 22

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Sept. 22 
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 September 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Colleen Deutsch, Eric Hartman, and David Wrigg. Absent: Tim Jarchow and Reva Sehr. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Gillette, Becky Rahm, Missy Fick, Jen Bose, Stacey Rolling, Kenny Rolling, Kate Rolling, Maryln VanGrootheest, Heather Roberts, Tonya Honermann, Wendy Nath, HollyJo Barber, Amy Petersen, Traci Davis, Mike Davis, Glenda Schneekloth, Meegan Gyberg, Anna Ahrendt, Gladys Hemme, Kairie Franken, Kenedee Franken, Tina Petronek, Mike Petronek, Heidi Mehlhaff, James Mehlhaff, Regan Mehlhaff, Michaela VanGrootheest, Mike VanGrootheest, Deborah Kneip, Jim Kneip, Brandi Johnson, Diane Lutmer, Jim Lutmer, Mike Bose, Tom Milne, Paula Lingen, Macy Skattum, Angie Sandbulte, Derek Sandbulte, Eric Austin, Devin Mounce, Keith Mounce, Christie Mounce, Jason Thorson, Karla Thorson, Mallory Thorson, Ethan Thorson, Regan Mehlhaff, Tena Terrio, Kirk Terrio, Nancy Wurpts, Nicole Schelhaas, Sarah Schoeneman, Brenda VanderZiel, Sandy Soto, Genesis Bonilla Destiny Bonilla, Paula Jelken, Betania Topete, Andrea Jacobsma, Claudia Soto, and Heather Johnson.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance. Motion made by Baustian, second by Wrigg, to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Katie Baustian and students of the CEO class presented information
to the School Board regarding their program. 
Middle School Principal Jason Phelps reviewed the Worlds Best Workforce and MCA Test Scores with the School Board members. Motion made by Bosch, second by Deutsch, to accept and approve the report as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Local Union 2558 - Support Staff President Missy Fick addressed the School Board during Community Input. She expressed concerns from the support staff.  
Administrative reports were given. 
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Deutsch, to accept the following donations:
•$1,000 for Elementary Retreats from Parents: Partners in Education
•Bike Repair Station from Gary Papik
•$154.40 from 2080 Media - Dollar General - for student activities.
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the school district and student activity bills with the school board.  Motion made by Bosch, second by Deutsch, to approve payment of the bills as presented in the amount of $928,421.70 and payroll in the amount of $963,648.75 for a grand total of $1,892,070.45.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to receive the Student Activity report showing the balances as of August 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the 2022 Payable 2023 Preliminary Levy. Motion made by Baustian, second by Wrigg, to certify
“maximum” at this time. This will allow for changes to be made before the final
levy is set in December. Motion unanimously carried.
The second reading of Policy 540 - Student Clubs and Policy 726 - Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle (Drone) was held. Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to approve
both of these policies. Motion unanimously carried.
The quotation for NR Murphy Dust Collection System from Stan Houston Equipment Company, Sioux Falls, SD, was reviewed. Motion made by Baustian, second by Deutsch, to accept this quotation as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
The contract proposal from ISG, Inc., for architectural services was reviewed.  Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to table any action on this contract. Capital outlay discussion will be held at the October work session. Motion unanimously carried.
A request from Aaron Perkins regarding middle school Lego League
coaching was discussed. Motion by Baustian, second by Deutsch, to approve Stacy
Schepel and Molly Carbonneau as assistant robotics and Lego League co-advisors.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve receipt of two $500
craft grants - one for the Elementary Media Center and one for the Middle/High School Media Center from Prairielands Library Exchange. Motion unanimously carried.
Superintendent Oftedahl reviewed the agreement with AFSCME Council No.
65 Union 2558.06 Custodial for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 years. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Baustian, to ratify this agreement. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Deutsch, to accept the resignation
of Connie VandeVelde as paraprofessional effective September 12,
2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Danielle Watts-Boll as paraprofessional effective September 12, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. It was noted that October 13 does not work for some of the School Board members for a work session. Another date will be found with agenda items of Capital Outlay and Marketing Strategies.  
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Bosch, to close the meeting according
to Minnesota Statute 121.24 - Personnel - to conduct the performance appraisal
of Superintendent Craig Oftedahl.  
Motion made by Deutsch, second by Baustian, to re-open the school board meeting.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion unanimously carried. 
Dated: September 22, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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