Public Meeting Minutes: August 12, 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 8:01 PM.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

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

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 7/30/2024.

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

4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public

Discussion: New teachers attended to meet the Board and introduce themselves.
Four patrons were in attendance.

5. Public Comment

6. Administrative Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

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

Monthly budget update
Updates to the Digital Kiosk in the Activities commons area
Erollment numbers
Updates on staffing and substitute teachers for the school year

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion:

Mr. Borer gave updates on student orientation nights, new teacher orientation day, class schedules for jr/sr high, and the schedule for the first day of school.
Mrs. Craven and Mr. Nygren discussed summer school success, back to school open house nights, upcoming assessment dates for the district, and thanked the custodial staff from both Platte Center and Shell Creek for all of their hard work over the summer.
Mr. Krueger gave an update on summer happenings, upcoming fall sports and the new seasonal pass changes.

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 Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the resignation of Doreen Runge and thank her for her 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 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the new hire of Preston Carbaugh - Assistant Boys Golf Coach, Derald Zavodsky - Activities Driver, and Danica Born - Assistant Dance 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. Renewal of Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Membership

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Chad Anderson to approve the Chamber's Workforce Development Program in the amount of $8,000 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.

8.4. Policy Update - Title IX

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to waive the first reading of the updated Policy 504.24 and approve policy 504.24 updates and remove policy 404.12. 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. District Projects Updates/Purchases

Discussion: Mr. Cline gave an update on the following District projects:

Completion of the gutters at Platte Center
East gym shot clock installation
Septic system completion at Shell Creek

8.6. 2024-2025 ALICAP Renewal

8.7. Auditors Engagement Letter 2024-2025

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve Pekny and Associates as auditors 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 Public Relations Committee met with the baseball parents on July 29th
The Budget Committee met prior to the board meeting on August 12th

10. Executive Session

11. Announcements

Discussion: A special meeting will be held on August 26th at 8:00 PM to close out the fiscal year.

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to adjourn the meeting at 9:30pm. 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.

August 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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