ISD #2184 School Board
met Sept. 24
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 September 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Ryan DeBates, Heather Johnson, Michael DeBates, Eric Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz and David Wrigg. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Terry Eernisse, Becky Rahm, Jason Berghorst, Charlie Mostad, Coy Thone, Anita Marden and Nicole Ronchetti - Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Tim Jarchow to approve the agenda with the addendum as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Michael DeBates to approve August 27, 2026, School Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve the
following donations:
KAHR Foundation $100,000 - Scoreboard
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Terry Eernisse reviewed the district bills with the school board. Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Ryan DeBates, to approve the payments as presented in the amount of $776,357.39 with payroll in the amount of $1,103,282.37 for a grand total of $1,879,639.76. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Heather Johnson to receive the
Student Activity Report showing the balances as of August 31, 2026. Motion
unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Tim Jarchow to approve the
facility usage for the Tri-State Band Festival. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Terry Eernisse reviewed the Preliminary Levy Payable 2027.
It was recommended that the school board approve the maximum at this time. Motion
made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Tim Jarchow to approve the maximum preliminary
level. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Michael DeBates to approve Darrel
Van Aartsen’s new contract with a daily rate of $184.25 and an hourly rate of
$69.50. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Tim Jarchow, seconded by Heather Johnson, to accept
the resignation of Tammy Dolphin as paraprofessional effective September 4,
2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to
approve the 18-week maternity leave of Kailey Fluit effective January 15,
2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve the
hiring of Kory Nickel as Girls’ Varsity Hockey Coach for the 2026-2027 season.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Zach Nolz, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve Rayann
Remme as volunteer girls’ tennis coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Heather Johnson, seconded by Zach Nolz, to approve the hiring
of Rachel Maag as Community Education Administrative Assistant effective
September 9, 2026. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, seconded by Tim Jarchow, to approve Jim Johnson and Heather Johnson as volunteers for FCCLA. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given.
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Ryan DeBates, seconded by Zach Nolz to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: September 24, 2026
Michael DeBates,
Clerk
(10-29)
