Public Meeting Minutes: March 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

Discussion: Chairman Runge called the regular meeting to order at 7:03pm.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chad Anderson.

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 2/27/2024.

1.5. Roll Call

Discussion: Eric Stuthman joined the meeting at 7:06pm. 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.

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

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

3. Staff/Student Presentations

3.1. SPED Strategies Presentation

Discussion:
Staff members Jen Osten, Jodi Behlen and Mrs. Craven presented on SPED Strategies, a program that is being recommended to help meet the needs of all students but will focus on strategies to close the achievement gap for minority groups and help with special education.

4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public

Discussion: None.

5. Public Comment

Discussion: None.

6. Administrative Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

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

Current enrollment numbers
Budget process for next year
Current budget update
2024-2025 budget projections
Process of hiring an International teacher

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion:

Mr. Borer gave updates on 2024-25 class registration, upcoming 8th grade college visits, ACT testing, 7th and 9th grade orientation, and NSCAS growth testing.
Mrs. Craven and Mr. Nygren discussed Read Across America Week, Title 1 Family Night at the Columbus Area Children's Museum, upcoming Kindergarten Round-up, Summer School information, Assessment and Testing scores, Business/Computer Tech instructional materials adoption updates, and Winter MAP data presentation.
Mr. Krueger gave an update on Spring sports participation and upcoming events, new volunteer coaches, as well as Winter sports season highlights.

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.

Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: 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. Approval of Resignations

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the resignation of Carol Downs and Lori Hartl and thank them for their service. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

8.2. Approval of New Hires

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the new hire of Katelyn Micek - Business Teacher at Lakeview and Preston Carbaugh - PE/Health Teacher at Lakeview. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the new hire of Daryl Finecy - Maintenance at Lakeview. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

8.3. District Purchases/Summer Projects

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the Platte Center Summer Projects as presented. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the Shell Creek Summer Projects as presented, with the exception of the gravel in the west parking lot which will be reviewed at a later date. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

Motion 3 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the Lakeview Jr/Sr High Summer Projects as presented. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

Motion 4 Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the purchase of a Ferris lawnmower from Reardon Lawn and Garden. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

8.4. ESU 7 Contract 2024-2025

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the ESU 7 SPED Services Contract for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

8.5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Non-Certificated Employee Salaries

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve a 3.5% salary increase for all Non-Certified (Classified) employees. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

8.6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Administrative Salaries

Discussion: No action was taken.

8.7. Girls Wrestling Co-op Twin River

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to dissolve the Girls Wrestling Co-op agreement with Twin River for the 2024-2025 School Year. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

9. Discussion Items

9.1. Board Committee Reports

Discussion: The Americanism/Curriculum/Technology Committee will meet on April 8th at 7:15pm.

9.2. Future Growth

Discussion: Mr. Cline shared follow-up information from the Board Work Session.

10. Executive Session

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to enter Executive Session at 9:15pm for the purpose of discussing personnel issues to protect the public interest and the reputation of any individuals involved. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Eric Stuthman to exit Executive Session at 9:30 pm. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

Discussion: A break was taken from 9:10 pm to 9:15 pm.

11. Announcements

Discussion:

Americanism/Curriculum/Technology Committee will meet on April 8th at 7:15pm.
Board of Education Meeting on April 8th at 8:00pm.

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 pm. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

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

March 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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