ISD #2184 School Board
meets Nov. 23
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 November 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Jeff Stratton and David Wrigg. Absent: Reva Sehr. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Tyler Reisch, Cory Schmuck, Becky Rahm, Griffen Jarchow, Sara Hanson, Syndal Pick, several cheerleaders, and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Baustian, second by Stratton, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Syndal Pick, representing the Cheerleaders, presented information and a request to the School Board to implement Basketball Cheerleading.
Chairperson Eric Hartman presented a summary of Superintendent Oftedahl’s Performance Appraisal.
Cory Schmuck, Buildings and Grounds Director, gave an updated report to the School Board on staffing, parking lots, roofing, and other areas of the building and grounds.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Jarchow, to approve the October 28, 2021, school board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the School District bills with the Board in the amount of $426,833.40; payroll in the amount of $983,302.91; and, Student Activity bills in the amount of $1,897.37. Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Stratton, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of October 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to approve the District Revenues and Expenditure Report that Tyler gave earlier with the school district bills. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Jarchow, to accept the following:
RESOLUTION OF GOVERNING BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A
APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts;
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of ISD #2184 – Luverne Public Schools, recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist schools in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of ISD #2184 – Luverne Public Schools supports the school’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a Form A grant to offset student activity fees Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Stratton, to approve revised Policy 902 – Usage of School District Facilities and Equipment. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Jarchow, to approve the following revised policies:
Policy 102 – Equal Educational Opportunity
Policy 406 – Public and Private Personnel Data
Policy 413 – Harassment and Violence
Policy 501 – School Weapons Policy
Policy 515 – Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
Policy 524 – Internet/Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
Policy 534 – School Meals Policy
It was noted that the changes were driven by Minnesota Statute and also judicial recommendations. All changes were made as directed by the Minnesota School Boards Association. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve the hiring of Savannah Siebenahler as M/HS Paraprofessional effective November 29, 2021. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to approve the transfer of Danielle Ganun from M/HS Paraprofessional to Preschool Paraprofessional. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve Kaden Ericson as volunteer Boys Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to approve Cody Gehrke as volunteer Gymnastics coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to approve Joel Evans as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Bosch, second by Wrigg, to approve Lance Ripka as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Bosch, to approve Matt Fodness as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Stratton, second by Jarchow, to approve Jeremy Hough as volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Baustian, to approve the hiring of Tara Sudenga as MS Girls Basketball coach. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to approve the hiring of Mike Gonnerman as MS Boys Basketball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Jarchow, to accept the retirement of Brenda Fodness, M/HS Cook, effective November 30, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given. Member Baustian and Superintendent Oftedahl attended the Luverne Community Economic Development Commission meeting.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed.
Motion made by Jarchow, second by Stratton, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: November 23, 2021 Reva Sehr, Clerk
(01-06)
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