Public Meeting Minutes: April 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

Discussion: Chairman Runge called the regular meeting to order at 8:05 PM.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eric Stuthman.

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 4/3/2024

1.5. Roll Call

Discussion: All board 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: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

3. Staff/Student Presentations

Discussion: None.

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 budget update
Estimated AP/Payroll for the 2024-2025 School Year
Proposed Property Tax Relief Figures
Current enrollment numbers and Projected enrollment number for the 2024-2025 School Year
Option enrollment breakdown
Upcoming staff recognition banquet

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion:

Mr. Borer gave updates on the upcoming 7th grade orientation day, Reality 101, Academic Honors night, and graduation ceremony details.
Mrs. Craven and Mr. Nygren discussed Kindergarten roundup, th 4th-6th grade music & 5th-6th grade band concert, April field trips, NSCAS testing, as well as MAP and ACT testing.
Mr. Krueger gave an update on the spring sports schedule and an activities update.

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

Discussion: None at this time.

8.2. Approval of New Hires

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the new hire of Ethan Piper - Science Teacher at Lakeview, and Ashley Behlen - Elementary SPED for Platte Center and Shell Creek. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

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

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the new hire of Ethan Piper - Assistant Football Coach, Elizabeth Dewald - Head Dance Coach, Preston Carbaugh - Assistant Girls Golf/JV Girls Basketball, Addeline Korte - Head Speech. 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. Discuss, Consider, Take Action on Eakes Renewal

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Chad Anderson to approve Option #1 for the Eakes Copier renewal. 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. Discuss, Consider, Take Action on Service Master Renewal for the 2024-2025 School Year

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the renewal for Service Master 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.

8.5. Discuss, Consider, Take Action on Administrative Salaries

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve a 3% raise for Principals and AD. 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. Summer Custodial Help for 2024

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the summer custodial help 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.

8.7. Approval of Graduation List for 2024

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the graduation list pending the successful completion of all graduation requirements. 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.

8.8. Business and Computer Tech Curriculum - 2024-2025

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Chad Anderson to approve the Business and Computer Technology Curriculum purchase as presented in the amount of $31,057.71. 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.

8.9. Discuss, Consider, Take action - Shell Creek Septic Tank

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to give Building and Grounds Committee permission to accept the bid for the leach field at Shell Creek. 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. Review of Probationary Teachers

Discussion: Building principals reviewed the list of probationary teachers.

9.2. Board Committee Reports

Discussion: The Budget Committee will meet on May 13th at 7:00pm

10. Executive Session

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to enter closed session at 9:32pm 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 Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to exit Executive Session at 10:08pm. 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 9:29 pm to 9:32 pm.
Entered into Executive Session at 9:32 PM

11. Announcements

Discussion:

May 13th - Budget Committee Meeting @ 7:00 PM
May 13th - Regular Board Meeting @ 8:00 PM
May 12th - Graduation @ 1:30 PM
May 15th - Last Day of School for K-8
May 16th - Last Day of School for 9-12
May 17th - LCS Staff Recognition Banquet

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to adjourn the meeting at 10:09 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.

April 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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