South O’Brien School District
Board of Education Regular Meeting
12/18/2023 06:00 PM
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
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
A. Call to Order
Board President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members were present with the exception of Director Dallas Jalas who was absent, and Director Josh Rausch who joined the meeting prior to agenda item E.1.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Yes
Josh Rausch – Not Present
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   E. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
3. 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: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   b. Consider Payment of Invoices
   Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese highlighted some invoices and expenditures for the month and answered questions posed by board members.
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
4. Reports by Administration
   a. CAPS Update
   Business instructor Amy Schmidt and SO’ students Edie Oliver, Averie Logan, Jordan Wulf, and Alex Sage provided an update to the board on the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program.  The program is designed to provide real-world professional business opportunities outside the walls of the classroom for high school students.
   b. Directors
   Superintendent Wade Riley presented information to the board from the directors of the district including buildings, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, technology, and activities.
   c. Elementary
   Superintendent Wade 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
   Superintendent Wade Riley presented an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and classroom visits.
   e. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on a number of issues including the upcoming bond project, calendar work for the 2024-25 school year, holiday activities, and upcoming dates to look for.
5. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   G. Unfinished Business
   None.
   H. New Business
6. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code 600 Series
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
7. Consider Approval of Swanson Complex Budget
   Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the Swanson Sports Complex.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
8. Consider Approval of At-Risk/Dropout Modified Supplemental Amount Application
   Motion to approve the Modified Supplemental Amount Application for the At-Risk/Dropout program in the amount of $221,554.
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   I. Personnel
9. Resignations
   Amy Schmidt – Head HS Volleyball Coach
   Jaynee Rushton – Kindergarten Instructor – JH Volleyball Coach
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
10. Employment of Staff
    David Pfaffle – Driver’s Education Instructor Classroom/Driving
    Carley Vial – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Sydney Struve – JH Softball Coach – HS JVR Softball Coach
    Hannah Dau - JH Softball Coach – HS JVR Softball Coach
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    J. Communication
11. IASB Information
    President Gina Paulsen encouraged board members to check out the available resources on the IASB website.
    K. Talking Points
    Superintendent Wade Riley reminded board members of important upcoming dates for the bond project, and Director Sue McCauley urged other board members to contact local legislators before the upcoming session.
    L. Adjournment
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Dec. 28, 2023