South O’Brien School District
Board of Education Regular Meeting
01/15/2024 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
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Board Member
Dallas Jalas, 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 6:01 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members were present with the exception of Director Josh Rausch.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion to approve the amended agenda omitting the FFA Presentation previously listed as item F.1.a.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   E. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   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: Dallas Jalas
   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: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
4. Reports by Administration
   a. Directors
   Superintendent Wade Riley presented information to the board from the directors of the district including buildings, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, technology, and activities.
   b. 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 iReady diagnostic data.
   c. 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, facilities, and classroom visits.
   d. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on a number of issues including the bond bidding process, academic school calendar work for 2024-25, ongoing legislation at the state level, 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
6. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 600 Series
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   H. New Business
   None.
   I. Personnel
7. Resignations
   Corey Aulenbach – Full-Time JH/HS Custodian
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
8. Employment of Staff
   Blake Wilson – Full-Time JH/HS Custodian
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   J. Communication
9. IASB Information
   Board President Gina Paulsen encouraged board members to check out the available resources on the IASB website and to keep up to date with the legislative process.
   K. Talking Points
   Discussion was held about open coaching and teaching positions with Superintendent Wade Riley advising the Board that the process was ongoing and to expect updates in the next couple of months.
   L. Adjournment
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM.
   Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Feb. 1, 2024