Public Meeting Minutes: October 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

Discussion: Chairman Runge called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 PM.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jerry Jaixen.

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 9/2/2026.

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 Eric Stuthman 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: FBLA

Upcoming Events: Fall Tour at Vala's Pumpkin Patch, NFLC in Washington D.C.
Update: 140 official members — largest chapter in 10 years

Student Council

Recent Events: Go Gold Night for Sammy's Superheros (raised $2,500), PT Conference assistance
Upcoming Events: Pink Out event for the 10/16 football game, Christmas cookies for staff

4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public

Discussion: A Lakeview staff member was present.

5. Public Comment

Discussion: None.

6. Administrative Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Mr. Meyer gave a report on the following topics:

Financial updates
Ongoing district projects

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion: In addition to the administrators' submitted reports:

Mr. Borer updated the board about successful PT conferences and Apply to College Day
Mrs. Craven & Mr. Nygren reported that PT conferences had over 90% attendance rates
Mr. Krueger filled the board in on weekly sports 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

Discussion: None.

8.2. Approval of New Hires

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Joy Escen to approve the hiring of Steve Rosse as an Activity Bus Driver 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.

8.3. Ice Maker Bill

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve payment of the Wemhoff invoice for the ice maker in the amount of $5,628.60 from the general account. 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. LAN School Bill

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve payment of the LAN School invoice in the amount of $6,000 from the general account. 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. Option Policy Resolution

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to adopt the Option Enrollment Resolution for the 2027-2028 school year, reaffirming Policy 5006 and the current capacity limits 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.

8.6. Approval of the 2025-2026 Multicultural Report

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to accept the Multicultural Education Report 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. Americanism Committee Report

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to accept the American Civics Committee Report 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.

9. Discussion Items

9.1. Board Committee Reports

Discussion: No updates at this time.

9.2. CIP Update and Building-Level Goals

Discussion: Principals shared building-level goals and how they connect to the broader district goals.

9.3. Future Growth Discussion

Discussion: Summer projects were discussed.

10. Executive Session

11. Announcements

Discussion:

The next board meeting will be held November 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Lakeview Board Room
The State Conference is November 18-20, 2026 in Omaha
Negotiations start November 1, 2026

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 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.

October 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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