January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Routine Business
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1.1. Call Meeting to Order
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Peggy Meyer.
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.4. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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1.5. Reorganization of the Board of Education
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1.5.1. Abdicate the Gavel to the Superintendent
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1.6. Election of President
Discussion:
Luke Meyers nominated Peggy Meyer with no further nominations. Roll call vote 5-0-0.
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1.7. Abdicate the Gavel to the Board President
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1.8. Election of Vice President
Discussion:
Matt Bargen nominated Luke Meyers with no further nominations. Roll call vote 5-0-0.
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1.9. Election of Secretary
Discussion:
Peggy Meyer nominated Brad Biltoft with no further nominations. Roll call vote 5-0-0.
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1.10. Committee Appointments
Discussion:
Board reviewed the committee list.
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2. Regular Meeting Agenda
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2.1. Public Participation
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2.2. Student Ambassador Report
Discussion:
Mr. Whetzal read the student ambassador report.
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2.3. Principals' and Activities/Athletic Director's Reports
Discussion:
Audrey provided the secondary report including enrollment numbers, dual credit/college courses, and events happening. Jodi gave the elementary board report which included enrollment numbers, in-service days, MAP and DESSA testing schedule, report cards and PD.
Stephanie reported that the football scoreboard is up and districts have been assigned but don't have schedules yet, expanding from 12 to 14 teams. |
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2.4. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
After discussion, it was decided the February board meeting will be February 9th at 4:30 p.m. The board talked about date for strategic/long-term planning and safety committee meeting. John reminded Brad, Krista and Matt Bargen that if they want to run for another term, they need to file at the courthouse by end of February. He also provided summary on option students and possible changes.
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2.5. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion about general fund and the revenue being less and SPED funding.
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2.5.1. Approval of Previous Minutes
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2.5.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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2.5.3. Approval of School Activity Fund Report
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2.5.4. Approval of Revenue Budget Report
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2.5.5. Approval of Expense Budget Report
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2.6. Approval of Previous Months Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.7. Appointment of Board Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.8. Authorization of Signature of checks
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.9. Depositories for School District Funds
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.10. Law Firm Designation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.11. LPL Financial (42 Wealth)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is to establish money market funds so they can generate interest on funds. The board asked how much would be transferred to account(s) and about process of withdrawing from depreciation fund.
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2.12. Tuition Scholarship
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.13. Early Graduation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There is a bridge student that is requesting early graduation. Board reminded it needs to be communicated to student and parents that they don't participate in further activities including walking at graduation.
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2.14. Football Scoreboard
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.15. 2026-2027 Negotiated Agreement
Discussion:
Changes have been agreed upon, but final document wasn't available by time of the meeting. No action was taken and was tabled to February meeting.
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2.16. Technology Surplus Disposal Items
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.17. 2024-2025 Audit
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Per John, no issues were found.
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3. Correspondence
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3.1. January Board Quicks
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4. Discussion Items
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4.1. Report from Board Committees
Discussion:
Building and grounds met December 23rd and discussed the purchasing of new mats for the stage, possibly new stage curtains, temporary barricades in the parking lot, pricing plugger to do our own aerating, cafeteria items, playground updates, and football scoreboard. Next meeting is January 20th.
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4.2. Review Current Policies 4058 - 4061; and 4063
Discussion:
Board reviewed policies and there are no changes.
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4.3. Conflict of Interest Forms
Discussion:
The forms have to be signed annually.
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5. Items for Next Board Meeting
- February meeting date/time - Negotiated Agreement - Principal Contracts - District Calendar - Annual Report - Policy Review
Discussion:
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6. Executive Session
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7. Reconvene to regular session
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. by Peggy Meyer.
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