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
Dallas Jalas, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Jean Steen, Elementary Principal

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 board members were present.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   E. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   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: Richard Radtke
   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: John Beck
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
4. FY23 Audit Report
   Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese highlighted areas of the District’s Fiscal Year 2023 audit completed by Nolte, Cornman & Johnson PC.
5. Certified Enrollment
   Superintendent Wade Riley presented to the board fall 2024 certified enrollment data that will impact the District’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
6. Marching Band/Color Guard Report
   Several members of the SO’ marching band and color guard delivered an update to the board on their fall performances and competitions.
7. Reports by Directors/Administrators
   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
   Elementary Principal Jean Steen  presented an update to the board from the elementary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   c. Secondary
   Superintendent Wade Riley provided the report to the board and asked that they follow up with Secondary Principal Denise Phillips with any questions.
   d. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on several issues including the bond projects at both the Paullina and Primghar sites, student enrollment, the School Safety Improvement Fund, and upcoming dates to look for.
8. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   G. Board Committee Reports
   None.
   H. Unfinished Business
9. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 100 Series
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: John Beck
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
10. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code Primer Updates
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
11. Consider Approval of Replacing Steam Lines (East Side) at Primghar Building
    Motion to approve the bid from Midwestern Mechanical, Inc. to replace existing steam lines in the east addition of the Primghar building.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    I. New Business
12. Not to Exceed $8,935,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024
    a. Consideration of Sealed Bids Opened and Reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board, and Municipal Advisor
    The board reviewed the sealed bids in regard to the 2024 series general obligation bonds that were opened earlier in the day by Superintendent Wade Riley, Secretary of the Board Aaron Giese, and municipal advisor Matt Gillaspie of Piper Sandler & Co.  Mr. Gillaspie detailed relevant information regarding the sale of the bonds and answered questions posed by board members.
    b. Resolution Directing the Sale
    Resolution Directing the Sale of $8,935,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024.
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Yes
    John Beck – Yes
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Yes
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
13. Consider Approval of Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for Special Education Deficit
    Motion to request allowable growth in the amount of $40,197.97 for Fiscal Year 2024 Special Education deficit.
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
14. Consider Approval of FY24 EL Excess Costs
    Motion to request allowable growth in the amount of $1,873.10 for Fiscal Year 2024 English Learner excess costs.
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
15. Consider Approval of Superintendent’s Signature as Designee for Check Signature in Board President’s Absence
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
16. Consider Approval of Wrestling Sharing Agreement
    Motion to approve girls’ wrestling sharing agreement with Sheldon Community School District for the 2024-25 school year.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
17. Consider Approval of Architect Design Fee Proposal for Paullina Window Replacement Project
    Motion to approve the fee proposal from FEH Design for the window replacement project at the Paullina building.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
18. Consider Approval of West Gym Sound Panel Bid
    Motion to approve the bid from Golden Valley Supply for sound panels to be installed in the existing Paullina site gym.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
19. Consider Approval of Elementary Music Risers Purchase
    Motion to approve the purchase of risers from Wenger Corporation for the elementary music program, pending the approval of the South O’Brien Music Boosters reimbursing the District for half of the purchase price.
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
20. Consider Approval of NCC College and Career Academy/MMCRU Memorandum of Understanding
    Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between the District and MMCRU/Northwest Iowa Community College regarding a college and career academy to be hosted in Marcus.
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
21. Consider Approval of Donation
    Motion to accept the donation of fitness equipment from the MercyOne Primghar Medical Center.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: John Beck
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    J. Personnel
22. Resignations
    Amy Fuller – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
23. Employment of Staff
    DJ Lode – Junior High Girls Wrestling Coach
    Case Moermond – Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach (pending completion of coaching authorization)
    Lucas Rausenberger - Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach (pending completion of coaching authorization)
    Ashlei Tilley – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: John Beck
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    K. Communication
24. IASB Information
    Board members discussed the upcoming IASB Annual Convention to be hosted in Des Moines next month.
    L. Talking Points
    Board members discussed the bond project progress and the article published in the N’West Iowa Review highlighting Superintendent Wade Riley, his wife Abby, an elementary teacher, and their family’s contributions to the District.
    M. Adjournment
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Oct. 31, 2024

South O’Brien Community School Newspaper – 10/21/2024 SOUTH O’BRIEN BOARD OF ED – OCTOBER 21, 2024 – APPROVED CLAIMS

Checking 1 Fund: 10 GENERAL FUND AHLERS & COONEY, PC
LEGAL SERVICE 727.50 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 5,167.33 APL ASSOCIATES
PURCHASED SERVICE 3,500.00 ARAMARK
CLOTHING SUPPLIES 572.39 ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT 3,546.75 BLACK HILLS ENERGY
NATURAL GAS 435.69 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 416.65 BUNKERS FEED & SUPPLY INC
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 105.40 CASEY’S GENERAL STORE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 36.00 CENGAGE LEARNING INC.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 292.60 CHICK-FIL-A
TRAVEL 26.12 CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES 2,238.54 COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
PHONE/INTERNET 786.40
CULLIGAN IOWA
GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,622.63
CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 173.93
DAVE’S PIANO SERVICE
PURCHASED SERVICE 172.10
DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL INSURANCE 2,127.72
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FEES 950.00
EAI EDUCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 1,487.75
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE 75.00
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
VISION INSURANCE 647.83
FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
TRAVEL 26.96
FRIEDRICHSEN MEAT COMPANY LLC
PURCHASED SERVICE 67.80
FULL STEAM AT CROWNE PLAZA TRAVEL 6.80
HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS LLC
NATURAL GAS 14.16
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FEES 192.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 186.66
JW PEPPER & SON, INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 96.40
JW’S BAR AND GRILL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 720.00
KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT
TRAVEL 124.73
KANSAS CITY TACO COMPANY
TRAVEL 46.95
LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 544.50
LINCOLN FARM & HOME
TRAVEL 7.85
MARCUS LUMBER COMPANY
CONTRACTOR SERVICE 849.12
MARCUS NEWS INC
PUBLICATIONS 625.09
MARRIOTT HOTEL
LODGING 454.96
MC CLAREN, JEREMY & SHELLY
REIMBURSEMENT 120.00
MIDAMERICA BOOKS
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 126.25
MILLER, REBECCA
EVENT WORKER 40.00
NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
BUILDING SUPPLIES 235.91
NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
PURCHASED SERVICE 159.63
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE THEATRE DEPT
FEES 76.00
NW IA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FEES 760.00
NW IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION
FEES 25.00
OC SANITATION INC
GARBAGE SERVICES 270.55
ONESOURCE
PURCHASED SERVICE 133.50
P & K PEST CONTROL
PURCHASED SERVICE 560.00
PAULLINA HARDWARE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES 542.48
PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 1,015.00
PIZZA RANCH
TRAVEL 14.97
POSTMASTER
POSTAGE 37.71
PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 670.06
QUILL CORPORATION
OFFICE SUPPLIES 823.31
RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 87.96
SAM’S CLUB
GENERAL SUPPLIES 49.94
SCHOLASTIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 4,164.25
SCHOOL BUS SALES CO
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 647.09
SIBLEY FAMILY & SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
MEDICAL SERVICES 120.00
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIESMAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 7,353.19
SSB
FEES 10.00
TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
FEES 659.74 ULINE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.02 UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS
MEDICAL SERVICES 4,929.00 VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 403.58 VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 181.50 WAGEWORKS INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 2,708.27 WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 97.57 WATER ENGINEERING INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 210.00 WEEK, THE
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 138.03 WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 56,840.66 WESTERN IA TECH COMM COLLEGE
FEES 7,030.00 WEX BANK
DIESEL/FUEL 1,901.93 YATES, KILEY
RESALE SUPPLIES 817.00 Fund Total: 123,106.41
Checking 1 Fund: 22 MANAGEMENT LEVY FUND
MIDAMERICA ADMINISTRATIVE & RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS
RETIRMENT SERVICES 104,000.00 WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 6,037.95 Fund Total: 110,037.95
Checking 1 Fund: 33 SAVE FUND ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY
TECH SUPPLIES 45.66 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 841.18 COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
PHONE/INTERNET 1,800.00 CROUCH CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE 3,136.24 DAN’S ELECTRIC INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 19,500.82 HICKS ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 2,099.11
JESS FOOD SERVICE & EQUIPMENT
REPAIR/SUPPLIES 6,499.50 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES
1,759.01 LRI GRAPHICS & SIGNS
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 474.12 MARK’S PUMP SALES & SERVICE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 24,239.80 NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
BUILDING SUPPLIES 956.29
NORTHWEST AEA EDUCATION AGENCY
FEES 533.33 PAULLINA HARDWARE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES 14.57 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 6,898.00 S&P HEATING & COOLING
PURCHASED SERVICE 724.70 SAM’S CLUB
GENERAL SUPPLIES 45.09 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 34,197.00 SWIFT AIR INC REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 3,042.20 THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 2,407.93 ULINE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 763.98 VIRCO
FURNITURE 1,070.64 VOGEL PAINT & GLASS INC
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES 580.00 Fund Total: 111,629.17
Checking 1 Fund: 36 PPEL FUND AEL INC
INSPECTION FEE 936.00 DAN’S ELECTRIC INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 48,174.13 GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 2,253.15 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 1,300.00 SOUTH O’BRIEN CSD
REIMBURSEMENT 48,579.25 Fund Total: 101,242.53
Checking 1 Fund: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 199.00 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.13 CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 1,674.71 DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL INSURANCE 37.10 EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY
DAIRY PRODUCTS 3,119.93 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE VISION INSURANCE 19.71
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS 21,832.07 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.87 STRACHAN SALES INC
FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES 821.98 WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 1,302.64 Fund Total: 29,124.14
Checking 1 Fund: 63 3YO PS BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 92.64
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
FEES 50.00 MC CLAREN, JEREMY & SHELLY
PURCHASED SERVICE 120.00
O’BRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
FEES 60.00 Fund Total: 322.64
Checking 1 Fund: 68 ENTERPRISE FUND BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 961.63 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 500.00 Fund Total: 1,461.63
Checking 2 Fund: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
ABERSON, BERWYN
OFFICIAL 130.00 ABERSON, JOSHUA
OFFICIAL 130.00 ALGER, TYLER
OFFICIAL 130.00 ALTA-AURELIA CSD
FEES 70.00 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 235.00
ANDERSON’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 93.45
AUDIOSTONE ENTERTAINMENT INC.
PURCHASED SERVICE 250.00 BEGLEY, MITCHELL
OFFICIAL 130.00 CAPITAL ONE – WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.94
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE GENERAL SUPPLIES 65.97
COLE, BRIAN
OFFICIAL 130.00
EEKHOFF, KEVIN
OFFICIAL 130.00
ENYART, SCOTT
FEES 150.00
GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK CSD
FEES 100.00
GIRRES, MITCHEL
OFFICIAL 130.00
HANSEN, ABBY
OFFICIAL 175.00
HARRIS, TAYLOR
OFFICIAL 130.00
HARTLEY-MELVIN-SANBORN CSD
FEES 130.00
HEINIS, SHANE
OFFICIAL 130.00
HILBRANDS, DEAN
OFFICIAL 330.00
IOWA FCCLA
FEES 315.00
IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION
FEES 1,495.00
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC
FEES 100.00
IOWA QUIZ BOWL LEAGUE
FEES 25.00
ISDTA
FEES 384.00
JENNESS, LLOYD
OFFICIAL 130.00
JORDAN, PAUL
OFFICIAL 130.00
JOSTENS
RESALE SUPPLIES 12,141.26
JW’S BAR AND GRILL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 166.00
KEEP AIM LLC
RESALE SUPPLIES 110.00
LRI GRAPHICS & SIGNS
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 75.04
MATTHEWS, PETER
OFFICIAL 215.00
MEYER, DARYL
OFFICIAL 130.00
MMCRU CSD
FEES 75.00
MVAOCOU
FEES 80.00
NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION
RESALE/GENERAL SUPPLIES 886.00
NIXON, DEREK
OFFICIAL 130.00
PEDERSEN, LESLIE
OFFICIAL 330.00
PERRY, LUCAS
OFFICIAL 130.00
IOWA STATE BANK
START UP CASH 3,800.00
PRACTICE SPORTS INC.
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 14,477.00
PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 296.72
RICHARZ, DEBRA J
OFFICIAL 130.00
RIDGE VIEW CSD
FEES 80.00
ROBERTS, JEFFREY
OFFICIAL 215.00
SHEA, MARK
OFFICIAL 360.00
SIOUX CENTRAL CSD
FEES 151.00
SNYDER, KARA
OFFICIAL 130.00
STAR DESTINATIONS INC
TRAVEL 6,235.00
TRIPLE S SERVICES
PUCHASED SERVICE 250.00
TROPHIES PLUS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 451.94
VAN MAAREN, PAUL
OFFICIAL 130.00
WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 97.56
WEISSMAN
GENERAL SUPPLIES 598.69
WEST SIOUX CSD
FEES 229.00
WILLER, CHAD
OFFICIAL 130.00
YATES, KILEY
RESALE SUPPLIES 775.75 Fund Total: 48,379.32
Checking 3 Fund: 31 CAPITAL PROJECTS ATC GROUP SERVICES, LLC
PURCHASED SERVICE 5,100.00
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 3,913.00 CROUCH CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE 1,725.93 DAKTRONICS INC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 300.00
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC.
FEES 753.00 FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE 38,834.61 H&R CONSTRUCTION CO.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE 382,938.30 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 31,606.55 SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION, INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,507.31 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 25,712.00 WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE 1,098,083.15 Fund Total: 1,590,473.85
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Oct. 31, 2024