ISD #2184 School Board
meets May 23
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 May 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Michael DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz, Randy Sasker, and David Wrigg. Absent: Ryan DeBates. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Terry Eernisse, Ryan Johnson, Jason Phelps, Becky Rahm, Patrick Kroski, Angie Swenson, Caroline Thorson, Wendy and Don Bosshart, Nathan Rud, Greg Antoine, Barb Antoine, Pat Baustian, Cindy Arends, Greg Thone, Jeanne Van Otterlou and Mavis Fodness - Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Tim Jarchow opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by David Wrigg, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Angie Swenson presented information on the upcoming German and Spanish trip. It was shared that they will leave on June 17 with 25 students in attendance. They will be going to Barcelona and Munich.
Greg Anotine with the Luverne Area Pickleball Association shared information regarding a pickleball court expansion proposal. The proposal consists of lining the remaining south 3 tennis courts with pickleball court lines, purchasing 7 additional nets, having the school maintenance department to maintain the facilities and have the city obtain and maintain a portable potty on site.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Michael DeBates, to approve the April 25, 2024, school board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Randy Sasker, to accept the following donations:
American Legion Lounge- $500 Summer Rec.
American Legion Post 478- $500 Summer Rec.
American Legion Post 478- $750 School Patrol
American Legion Auxiliary- $250 School Patrol
Luverne Area Community Foundation, Dr. Richard and Carol Morgan- $1,000 Robotics
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve the Construction Trade contract for Darrel VanAartsen to increase the daily contract for the first 4 hours of the day by 4%, going from $158.55 to $165.24. The contract would also increase the hourly rate for the construction trade class from $60.00 to $62.40 for the 2023-2024 school year. For the 2024-2025 school year the daily contract for the 4 hours will increase to $171.85 and the hourly rate for the trade class would increase to $64.90. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Randy Sasker, seconded by Eric Hartman to approve Terry Eernisse’s contract for the 2024-2025 school year as Business Manager for a salary of $84,000. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz to approve Wade Hiller’s contract as Technology Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year for a salary of $85,000 and the 2025-2026 school year for a salary of $88,000. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Randy Sasker, seconded by David Wrigg to approve Lisa Nath’s contract as Community Education ECFE/ School Readiness Director for a salary of $73,000 for the 2024-2025 school year and a salary of $76,000 for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Michael DeBates to approve Ann Rigney’s contract as Food Service Director for a salary of $48,605 for the 2024-2025 school year and a salary of $50,792 for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Randy Sasker, to approve Cory Schmuck’s contract as Director of Buildings and Grounds for a salary of $75,000 for the 2024-2025 school year and a salary of $78,000 for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve Meghan Elgersma’s contract as Administrative Assistant/ Payroll at $52,500.00 for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve the summer contracts as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Michael DeBates to approve online ticket sales for school activities. Ticket Prices for 2024-2025 will be $7 for adults and $5 for Students. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve the Minnesota State High School League Membership. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Terry Eernisse reviewed the District and Student Activity bills with the School Board. Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Eric Hartmen, to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $413,987.20 and payroll in the amount of $1,120,306.53 for a grand total of $1,534,293.73. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Zach Nolz to accept the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of April 30, 2024. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by David Wrigg, to accept the resignation of Tom Rops as Middle School Girls Basketball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by David Wrigg, to accept the resignation of Steph Roozenboom as Middle School Volleyball coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Eric Hartman, to accept the resignation of Chris DeHoed as Assistant Boys Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Randy Sasker, to approve the hiring of Tony Sandbulte as Head Boys Hockey coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Zach Nolz, to accept the retirement of Beth Capistran, Elementary Music Teacher, effective May 23, 2024. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by David Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Jake Haugen as Head Girls Wrestling coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Randy Sasker, to approve the hiring of Hope VanMeeteren as an Elementary Teacher for a salary of $49,735.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Eric Hartman to approve the hiring of Irma Williamson as RTI Literacy Lead Teacher for a salary of $79,078.00. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Randy Sasker to accept the resignation of Matthew Fleming as custodian effective May 24, 2024. Motion unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION
AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF
LINDSEY SCHOMACKER, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
WHEREAS, Lindsey Schomacker (“Schomacker”) was initially employed by Independent School District No. 2184, Luverne, Minnesota (“the School District”) as a teacher for the 2022-2023 school year; and
WHEREAS, at the time of her hire by the School District, Schomacker had a one-year probationary period pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 122A.40, subdivision 5; and
WHEREAS, at the end of the 2022-23 school year, Schomacker and the School District agreed to extend Schomacker’s probationary period by one year through the end of the 2023-24 school year and, in doing so, Schomacker knowingly and voluntarily waived any continuing contract rights pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 122A.40 she would otherwise be entitled to for the 2023-24 school year; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said agreement to extend her probationary period for an additional year through the 2023-24 school year, the School District retained full and complete discretion to either renew or not renew Schomacker’s teaching contract as a probationary teacher as it sees fit through the end of the 2023-24 school year.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2184 as follows:
1. That pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 122A.40, subdivision 5, the teaching contract of Lindsey Schomacker, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 2184, is hereby terminated and not renewed at the close of the current 2023-24 school year.
2. That written notice be provided to Lindsey Schomacker regarding termination and nonrenewal of her contract as provided by law.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member David Wrigg, and upon vote being taken theron, the following voted in favor thereof: Eric Hartman, Zach Nolz, David Wrigg, and Tim Jarchow and Randy Sasker; the following voted against: none; and the following abstained from voting; Michael DeBates; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Eric Hartman, seconded by Michael DeBates to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: May 23, 2024
David Wrigg, Clerk
(07-03)
