Attendees
Voting Members
Gina Paulsen, Board President
John Beck, Board Vice President
Brenda Kruse, Board Member
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Richard Radtke, Board Member
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Mari Radtke, Bell/Times/Courier
Denise Phillips, JH/HS Principal

A. Call to Order
President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members are present with the exception of Josh Rausch.   Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

• Citizens who have a place on the agenda may address the board on an issue of their concern during the discussion of that issue. Citizens who do not have a place on the agenda may address the board on any issue of their concern during the open forum of the regular meeting.
• Open Forum: The board may allow up to five minutes for citizens to discuss school matters with the board. Personnel matters are not to be discussed by or considered by the board until adequately considered by the administration.
• The open meeting law requires the posting of the board agenda more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Topics not included on the agenda may be added only if good cause exists requiring expeditious discussion and/or emergency action on such matters.
  E. Consider Consent Items
• Minutes of Previous Meeting
  Motion made by: Sue McCauley
  Motion seconded by: John Beck
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
• Financial Reports
  a. Financial Statements
  Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese provided the board with some commentary on the school financials including property taxes, fund balances, and upcoming items to look for.
  Motion made by: John Beck
  Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
  b. Consider Payment of Invoices
  Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese highlighted some invoices and expenses for the month and answered questions posed by board members.
  Motion made by: John Beck
  Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
  F. Reports
• JH/HS Discover Program Update
  Mrs. Kim Poeckes, secondary science instructor, provided the board with a brief overview of the DISCOVER program at the junior high and high school levels.  This program took the place of the intervention period and is meant to enrich learning for all students in a variety of areas.
• Reports by Administration
  a. Directors
  Mr. Riley presented information to the board from the directors in the school district including buildings, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, technology, and activities.
  b. Elementary
  Mr. Riley presented an update to the board from the elementary building including climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
  c. Secondary
  Secondary Principal Mrs. Phillips presented an update to the board on the secondary building including 21st-century skills, climate and culture, high performance and growth, and classroom visits.
  d. Superintendent
  Mr. Riley updated the board on a number of issues including winter weather, proposed changes to the academic calendar, and upcoming items to look for.
• Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
  See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
  G. Unfinished Business
  None
  H. New Business
• Consider First Reading of Policy Number 210.5
  A first reading of an update to policy number 210.5 was brought to the board.  The policy addresses the posting of meeting agendas.
  Motion made by: Sue McCauley
  Motion seconded by: John Beck
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
• Consider Approval of Wrestling Sharing Agreement
  An agreement was presented to the board regarding the continued sharing of the wrestling program between the district and Sheldon Community Schools for the 2023-2025 school years.
  Motion made by: John Beck
  Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
• Consider Approval of Adjusted ‘22-’23 Academic Calendar
  Mr. Riley presented to the board modifications to the 2022-2023 academic calendar addressing makeup time due to numerous early outs, late starts, and no school days from the first semester.
  Motion made by: Sue McCauley
  Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
  I. Personnel
• Resignations
  Sydney Struve – Assistant HS Softball Coach
  Motion made by: Sue McCauley
  Motion seconded by: John Beck
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
• Employment of Staff
  Tina Ruschmann – Full-Time JH/HS Custodian
  Wade Riley – Interim Elementary Principal
  Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
  Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
  J. Communication
• IASB Information
  President Gina Paulsen recommended that board members check out the resources available on the IASB website.
  K. Talking Points
  None
  L. Adjournment
  Motion made by: John Beck
  Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
  Voting:
  Unanimously Approved
  The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.