Paullina Site Conference Room
MEETING MINUTES
Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendees
Voting Members
Gina Paulsen, Board President
John Beck, Board Vice President
Brenda Kruse, Board Member
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Richard Radtke, Board Member
Josh Rausch, 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 were present.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion to approve the amended agenda adding item F.1.a. Science Department.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
5. Financial Reports
   a. Financial Statements
   Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese provided the board with commentary on the school financials including receipts and expenditures, 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: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
6. Reports by Administration
   a. Science Department
   Science instructors Beau Ruleaux, Kim Poeckes, and Kevin Poeckes presented to the board information concerning the curriculum in the science department.  The instructors highlighted areas of need in the current curriculum and how a proposed new curriculum could fill those gaps and better serve students in the future.
   b. Directors
   Superintendent Riley presented information to the board from the directors in the district including buildings, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, technology, and activities.
   c. Elementary
   Superintendent Riley presented an update to the board from the elementary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   d. Secondary
   Secondary principal Denise Phillips presented an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, and high performance and growth.
   e. Superintendent
   Superintendent Riley updated the board on a number of issues including the bond, the commencement ceremony, the reestablishment of the Swanson Sports Complex Commission, and the school calendar.
7. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
8. Recognition of Service of Board Members to Students and School Community
   Superintendent Riley thanked the board for their service and dedication to the South O’Brien Community School District and presented them with certificates honoring their work.
   G. Board Committee Reports
   None
   H. Unfinished Business
   None
   I. New Business
9. Consider Approval Of Server Replacement Hardware
   Matt Stanzel,  owner of Pixow, an information technology company, presented to the board information regarding a proposal to purchase and install two new servers in the district.

Motion to approve the purchase and installation of the servers.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

2. Consider Approval of Summer School Staff
   Motion to approve summer school staff including instructors and paraprofessionals.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
3. Consider Approval of FY24 Curriculum Purchases
   Motion to approve curriculum purchases for the science, physical education, industrial technology, family and consumer sciences, and business departments.
   Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   J. Personnel
4. Resignations
   Louise Wallinga – Full-Time Elementary Custodian (Early Retirement)
   Danita Patrick – Part-Time JH/HS Food Service
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
5. Employment of Staff
   Karissa Wych – Summer Custodian
   Lynn Steffens – Summer Custodian
   Danita Patrick – Summer Custodian
   Kim Poeckes – Technology Support
   Liz Reichle – Technology Support
   Skye Rehder – Assistant HS Volleyball Coach (Pending Securing Coaching Authorization)
   Andrew Russell – Full-Time JH/HS Custodian
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   K. Communication
6. IASB Information
   President Gina Paulsen encouraged board members to check out the information on the IASB website.
   L. Talking Points
   Superintendent Riley informed board members that Matt Basye from FEH Design would be updating the board on the bond progress in the coming weeks.
   M. Adjournment
   Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.
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   Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier June 8, 2023