Public Meeting Minutes: May 13, 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 8:02 pm.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jeremy Spunk.

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 4/30/2024

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.

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: There were four patrons present.

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
Legislative recap from Perry Law Firm
Clubs/Organization costs
Safety grant
Ag curriculum
Staff Appreciation Banquet information

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion:

Mr. Borer gave updates on semester exams, next year's Ag and STS schedule and other curriculum updates.
Mrs. Craven and Mr. Nygren discussed spring field trips, track and field day, preschool graduation, summer school, curriculum and assessment, teacher appreciation week, and the end of the year for both Platte Center and Shell Creek.
Mr. Krueger gave an update on upcoming spring sports as well as highlights and achievements.

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 1 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to enter into Executive Session at 8:47pm to discuss 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 Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to exit Executive Session at 9:33pm. 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 Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the resignation of Taylor Wilke - Para 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

Motion 4 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the resignation of Eric Dalaviras - Lakeview Jr/Sr High School Band and Vocal. Chad Anderson would like to thank Eric Dalaviras for his time 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.

8.2. 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 Amy Jenkinson and Dusty Scott - Paras at Platte Center. 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 approve the new hire of Rebecca Wulf - Assistant Softball Coach. 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. Summer Projects/District Purchases

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to resend the motion to approve the original gym doors at Platte Center with BD Construction. 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 Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to accept Bierman bid at the cost of $25,300 for 2 sets of gym doors at Platte Center Elementary School. 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. Recognition of LEA as the Official Bargaining Group

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve LEA as the official bargaining unit for the 2025-2027 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. Elementary Class Sizes

Discussion: Discussion was had on elementary class sizes.

9.2. Board Committee Reports

Discussion: The Policy Committee will find a time to meet in June to review legislative policy updates.

10. Executive Session

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to enter into Executive Session at 10:10pm to discuss 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 Eric Stuthman and seconded by Chad Anderson to exit Executive Session at 11:13pm. 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: The board took a break from 10:03pm to 10:10pm.

11. Announcements

Discussion: May 17th - Staff Appreciation Banquet
June 10th - Policy Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm
June 10th - Regular BOE Meeting at 8:00 pm

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to adjourn the meeting at 11:14pm. 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.

May 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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