MEETING MINUTES
Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendees
Voting Members
Gina Paulsen, Board President
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Richard Radtke, Board Member
Josh Rausch, 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 6:30 AM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All board members were present with the exception of Vice President John Beck.  Director Richard Radtke left the meeting prior to agenda item M.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
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: Richard Radtke
   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: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   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: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
4. Reports by Administration
   a. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the Board on a number of items including the ongoing construction at both the Paullina and Primghar sites, summer projects, mentoring, activity passes, and upcoming dates to look for.
5. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   The Board recognized the following baseball and softball athletes for earning War Eagle All-Conference honors:
   1st Team: Jinger Nieuwenhuis, Brooklyn Edwards, Ben Woodall
   2nd Team: Abby Nelson, Mitchell Enger
   Honorable Mention: Reese Farquhar, Damian Villarreal
   G. Board Committee Reports
   None.
   H. Unfinished Business
6. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 900 Series
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   I. New Business
7. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code Policy Primer updates
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
8. Consider Approval of Sale of Basketball Shooting Machine Bids
   Three bids were received in the amount of $888, $551, and $425 respectively.

Motion to approve the bid from Josh Rausch in the amount of $888.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Yes
Josh Rausch – Abstain
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Moion carried.

3. Consider Approval of Sale of Basketball Scoreboard Bids
   One bid was received in the amount of $779.
   Motion to approve the bid from Zion St. John Lutheran School.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
4. Consider Approval of Football Scoreboard Bids
   No bids were received.  The scoreboards will be readvertised.
5. Consider Approval of Providing Free Breakfast for All SO’ Students in FY25
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
6. Consider Selection of IASB Priorities and Resolutions
   The Board selected Private School Choice, Area Education Agencies, Mental Health, School Safety, and Student Achievement as their IASB priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   J. Personnel
7. Resignations
   Michael Hofmeyer – Full-time PA/PR Maintenance
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
8. Employment of Staff
   Debra Peck – Elementary Paraprofessional
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   K. Communication
9. IASB Information
   The Board discussed the 2024 IASB annual meeting which will be held in Des Moines this November.
   L. Talking Points
   The Board discussed providing free breakfasts for all students again this upcoming school year, and thanked the South O’Brien Athletic Boosters and Music Boosters for once again providing free activity passes for all 7-12 students.
   M. Consider Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a): To review or discuss records which are authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential.
   Motion to enter into closed session at 7:17 AM.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
10. Closed Session
    N. Consideration and Action on Readmittance of a Student
    The Board re-entered into open session at 7:24 AM.  Roll Call – Present: Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Sue McCauley, Dallas Jalas, Gina Paulsen.  Absent: John Beck, Richard Radtke.

Motion to approve the readmittance of the student who was the subject of the closed session to the South O’Brien Community School District effective July 17, 2024.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Not Present
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried
O. Adjournment
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Not Present
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 AM.
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier July 25, 2024