Public Meeting Minutes: December 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

Discussion: Chairman Runge called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 pm

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joy Escen.

1.3. Open Meetings Act

Discussion: Chairman Runge noted the meeting would follow the open meeting act.

1.4. Verification of Publication and Notification

Discussion: The agenda was posted in all school buildings and the meeting notice was published in The Columbus Telegram on

1.5. Roll Call

Discussion: All members were present.

1.6. Excuse Absent Board Members

Discussion: None.

2. Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

3. Presentations

3.1. ESU Presentation

Discussion: ESU7 Special Education Director Staff, Tami Clay, ESU7 Board Secretary, Jennifer Miller, and ESU7 Board President, Doug Pauley, gave a short presentation on ESU7 services and answered questions regarding the proposed Autism Program.

4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public

Discussion: Lakeview high school students, Levi Lutjelusche, Derek Line, Dustin Molt, and Jesus Riojas were in attendance.

5. Public Comment

Discussion: None.

6. Administrative Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Mr. Cline gave a report on the following items:

Negotiations update
1st Quarter Budget
Final Draft of the 2022-2023 Annual Report
District Safety Meetings and EOP updates
Legislative Updates and Calendar

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion:

Mr. Nygren gave updates on Winter FASTBridge & MAP Testing, the Shell Creek Blood Drive, Title III Grant, and Business and Computer Tech instructional materials update.
Mr. Borer discussed the upcoming HS/JH Christmas concerts, NDE Financial Literacy requirements, end of semester test schedule, incoming student teacher, and gave updates on the two new JH courses that were added this year.
Mr. Krueger gave updates on the start of the winter sports season, as well as fall sports post-season honors.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the consent agenda as presented which includes items 7.1 - 7.3. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

7.2. Monthly Financial Report

7.3. Payment of Invoices Including Building Fund

8. Action Items

8.1. Resignations

Discussion: None.

8.2. New Hires

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to hire Shelly Frauendorfer, ELL Para at Lakeview, and Michael Murray, Custodian at Shell Creek. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to hire Jake Frenzen, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Boston Barcel, Assistant Wrestling Coach, Julie Jaixen, Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach, Kassidy Soulliere, Girls JH Wrestling Assistant Coach, and Jack Shadley, Head JH Track Coach. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Abstain
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.3. ESU Autism Program - Interlocal Agreement for Special Education Building Project

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the resolution with ESU 7 on the Special Education Expansion Program. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.4. Discuss Project Updates/Purchases

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the purchase of technology using ESSER III Funds and Depreciation Funds for a total of $105,290. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.5. Discuss, Planning 2nd Ag/STS Teacher

9. Discussion Items

9.1. Board Committee Reports

Discussion: The Americanism/Curriculum/Technology Committee met prior to the December board meeting.

The Building/Grounds/Transportation Committee will meet prior to the January board meeting.

The Personnel/Negotiations Committee will meet on December 21st 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

10. Executive Session

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of collective bargaining, real estate purchase discussions, and evaluation of the Superintendent at 9:18 p.m. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to exit executive session at 10:44 p.m. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The board took a break from 9:18 p.m. to 9:27 p.m.
Board entered executive session at 9:27 p.m.

11. Announcements

Discussion: None.

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to adjourn the meeting at 10:44 p.m. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Yea
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

December 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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