Mission –
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendees
Voting Members
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
Denise Phillips, JH/HS Principal
Jean Steen, Elementary Principal
A. Call to Order
Board Vice President John Beck called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All board members were present with the exception of President Gina Paulsen.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
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: Josh Rausch
   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: 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: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Board Committee Reports
   None.
   G. Reports
4. Reports by Administration
   a. Title I Presentation
   Instructor Lisa Puhrmann presented information to the board regarding the implementation of the District’s Title I program at the elementary.
   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
   Elementary Principal Jean Steen  presented an update to the board from the elementary including 21st-century skills, college and career readiness, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   d. Secondary
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips presented an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, college and career readiness, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   e. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on several issues including the bond project at both the Paullina and Primghar sites, the Iowa School Performance Profile results for the elementary and secondary, and upcoming dates to look for.
5. Recognition of Staff, Students, and Patrons
   The Board recognized the following students for their accomplishments:
   Football Class A District 1 All-District
   1st Team: Derek Paulsen, Jordan Jenness, Jayven Miller
   2nd Team: Caden Wittrock, Brody Van Beek
   Honorable Mention: Teagen Bahrenfuss, Jaden Kreber
   Volleyball War Eagle All-Conference
   1st Team: Raegan Plagge
   2nd Team: Ashlynn Gunnerson
   Honorable Mention: Reese Farquhar
   Cross Country War Eagle All-Conference
   1st Team: Landen Davenport
   3rd Team: Trayton Cobb
   H. Unfinished Business
   None.
   I. New Business
6. Annual Reconciliation and Settlement
   a. Examine Records of Business Manager/Treasurer; Board Accepts Financial Records for FY24 Subject to Financial Audit Report
   Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese provided the board with a brief overview of the financial records subject to the Fiscal Year 2024 audit and the annual treasurer’s report.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   b. Review and Accept FY24 Nutrition Fund Balance Sheet
   Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese provided the board with a brief overview of the nutrition fund balance sheet for Fiscal Year 2024.
   Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   J. Adjournment
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM.
   Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Nov. 28, 2024