South O’Brien School District
Board of Education Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
05/20/2024 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
Josh Rausch, Board Member
Dallas Jalas, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Denise Phillips, JH/HS Principal

A. Call to Order
Vice President John Beck called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All directors were present with the exception of Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, who was absent, and President Gina Paulsen, who joined the meeting during agenda item J.5.  Vice President John Beck joined via Zoom. Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Not Present
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Yes
Josh Rausch – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.
D. Public Hearing

1. Consider Resolution Directing Expenditures of the School Flexibility Fund
   Vice President John Beck declared the public hearing required via Iowa Code 298A.2(d) open at 6:01 PM.
   Motion to approve the transfer of funds from the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program in the amount of $50,000 and from Professional Development in the amount of $50,000 to the general fund flexibility account and directing of expenditures for any general fund purpose.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Not Present
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.

Vice President John Beck declared the public hearing closed at 6:06 PM.
E. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   F. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Not Present
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
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: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Not Present
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
   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: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Not Present
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
   G. 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, facilities, and instructional coach time spent in the elementary.
   c. Secondary
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips presented an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, facilities, classroom visits, instructional coach time spent in the secondary, and a review of ISASP scores and FAST data.
   d. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on several issues including the commencement ceremony, building projects in Paullina and Primghar, summer projects, and upcoming dates to look for.
5. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
6. Recognition of Service of Board Members to Students and School Community
   May is School Board recognition month.  Board members are thanked for their time and dedication to the District.
   H. Board Committee Reports
   None.
   I. Unfinished Business
7. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 700 Series
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Not Present
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
8. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code Policy Primer Updates
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Not Present
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
   J. New Business
9. Consider Approval of Charitable Donation
   Motion to approve a charitable donation of 2,186 books from Between the Bookends.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Not Present
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
10. Consider Approval of June & July Regular Meeting Time Change
    Good cause to hold the regular meetings during the months of June and July at 6:30 AM on the third Wednesday of each month is established because it is impractical for the board to convene at the previously scheduled regular monthly meeting time due to changed schedules of board members and administrators during the summer months.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Not Present
    John Beck – Yes
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Yes
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
11. Consider Approval of FY25 Curriculum Purchase
    Motion to approve the purchase of Government curriculum from McGraw Hill.
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Not Present
    John Beck – Yes
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Yes
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
12. Consider Approval of Sale of Playground Equipment Bids
    Motion to approve the bid from Stephen and Leah Maier in the amount of $1,001 for the playground equipment at the Paullina site.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Not Present
    John Beck – Yes
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Yes
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
13. Consider Approval of Sale of Bus Bids
    Motion to reject the bid received for the 2001 Blue Bird bus and to readvertise and resolicit bids for that item as well as the 2010 Blue Bird bus.
    Motion made by: Richard Radtke
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    K. Personnel
14. Resignations
    Laurie Cooper – JH/HS Paraprofessional
    Emily Kreber – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Baily Wiltgen – JH Volleyball Coach
    DJ Lode – Swanson Sports Complex
    DJ Lode – JH Baseball Coach (FY25)
    Taylor Steffens – Swanson Sports Complex
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
15. Employment of Staff
    Paige Ginger – Elementary SPED Instructor
    Lauren Hash – Elementary Music Instructor
    Cortney Roskamp – JH Volleyball Coach
    Kim Poeckes – JH Volleyball Coach
    Jodi Weber – NHS Advisor
    Heath Reichle – Swanson Sports Complex
    Heath Reichle – JH Baseball Coach (FY25)
    Amy Schmidt – Assistant HS Track Coach
    Cherie Bootsma – Co-Junior Class Sponsor
    Priscilla Jenness – Co-Cheer/Dance Coach
    Liz Reichle – Summer Technology Support
    Kim Poeckes – Summer Technology Support
    Trisha Odenbrett – Elementary Paraprofessional
    DJ Lode – Elementary SPED Instructor – (2nd Semester FY25)
    Megan Waterman – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    L. Communication
16. IASB Information
    Board members were encouraged to check out the resources available on the IASB website.
    M. Talking Points
    Board members appreciated the increased test scores from the junior high/high school and also mentioned their enjoyment of the commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
    N. Adjournment
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 PM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier May 30, 2024