Respondent.
TO: Matthew Feucht
Respondent has filed a modification case naming you as Petitioner. The Respondent’s attorney is Kelly J. Goslinga of Clabaugh & Goslinga, P.L.C., 1213 S. Main Ave., P.O. Box 226, Sioux Center, IA 51250. Her telephone number is 712-722-3453. Her facsimile number is 712-722-3470.
You must serve a file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after December 12, 2024.
You must file an Answer or a Motion with the O’Brien County clerk of court in the within 20 days after the date provided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Respondent what he or she asked for in the Petition.
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Nov. 28, 2024South O’Brien School District
Organizational Meeting 279.1
11/18/2024 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Conference Room
Following Regular/Annual Meeting
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
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Board Member
Dallas Jalas, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary

A. Call to Order
SBO/Board Secretary Aaron Giese called the meeting to order at 6:28 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All board members were present.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: John Beck
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

IASB Information
District representatives will be attending the Iowa Association of School Boards annual convention in Des Moines later this week and will report back to the board next month.
M. Talking Points
Board members were pleased with the District’s perfomance on the Iowa School Performance Profile and noted that several community members/guests had positive comments regarding the progress of the bond projects at both the Paullina and Primghar sites.
N. Adjournment
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: John Beck
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM.
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Nov. 28, 2024

Public Forum
None.
E. Election of Board President

Nomination for President
Motion by John Beck and seconded by Sue McCauley to nominate Gina Paulsen for Board President.

Members Cast Ballots
Due to only one nomination, board members may cast voice ballots.
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Abstain
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Yes
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.

Oath of Office for President
SBO/Board Secretary Aaron Giese administered the oath of office to Gina Paulsen.  Board President Gina Paulsen assumed the chair.
F. Election of Board Vice-President

Nomination for Vice-President
Motion by Josh Rausch and seconded by Richard Radtke to nominate John Beck for Board Vice President.

Members Cast Ballots
Due to only one nomination, board members may cast voice ballots.
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
John Beck – Abstain
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Yes
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.

Oath of Office for Vice-President
SBO/Board secretary Aaron Giese administered the oath of office to John Beck.
G. Board Procedural Issues

Day of Week and Time for Board Meetings
Motion that the South O’Brien Community School Board of Directors will meet on the third Monday of each month for their regular monthly board meeting and will begin at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted.  The June, July, and August regular monthly board meetings will be conducted on the third Monday of those respective months at 6:00 AM.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – No
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.

Procedure for Placing Items on the Agenda
Motion that items may be placed on the agenda by contacting the Board President and the Superintendent no later than 12:00 PM on the Thursday preceding the regularly scheduled board meeting.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

Structure for Board Meetings – Agenda Format
Motion that a modified structure form of Robert’s Rules of Order for meeting will be followed.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
H. Appointment of School Board Committee Membership

Finance/Negotiations Committee
The following members were appointed: John Beck, Sue McCauley, and Gina Paulsen.

Facilities/Transportation/Technology Committee
The following members were appointed: Josh Rausch, Richard Radtke, and Beth Sibenaller-Woodall.

Policy/Personnel/Wellness Committee
The following members were appointed: John Beck, Dallas Jalas, and Gina Paulsen.
I. Unfinished Business
None.
J. New Business

Appoint School District Secretary and Treasurer and Establish Salary
Motion to appoint Aaron Giese as School Board Secretary and District Treasurer with compensation included in contracted salary.
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
a. Administer Oath of Office to Secretary and Treasurer
Board President Gina Paulsen administered the oath of office to Board Secretary and District Treasurer Aaron Giese.
b. Acknowledge Insurance Coverage for Secretary and Treasurer Positions
The board acknowledged that a $300,000 surety bond is in effect with the district’s insurance carrier (South O’Brien Insurance) for the secretary and treasurer.

Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depository Banks and Set Deposit Limit
Motion to adopt Resolution for Official Bank Depositories and Deposit Limits and Establishing Investment Limits of Public Funds as follows: The Board of Education of South O’Brien School, desires to approve Security State Bank, Sutherland, Iowa; Iowa State Bank, Paullina, Iowa; Primghar Savings Bank, Primghar, Iowa; and the First National Bank, Primghar, Iowa as approved bank depositories of public funds. The Board of Education of South O’Brien School, seeks to limit investment of public funds to $30,000,000 in Security State Bank, $2,000,000 in Iowa State Bank, $2,000,000 in Primghar Savings Bank and $2,000,000 in First National Bank. 
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.

Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize FY25 Interfund Transfers between District Funds
Motion to adopt Resolution to Authorize FY25 Interfund Transfers between District Funds to facilitate essential financial expenditures.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
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 these minutes.

Consider Approval of Resolution for Approval and Payment of Goods and Services
Motion to adopt Resolution for Approval and Payment of Goods and Services when the board is not in session for the payment of reasonable and necessary expenses.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
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 these minutes.

Appoint Legal Counsel
Motion to appoint Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as the District’s legal counsel for the 2024-2025 year.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

Declare a Newspaper for Official School Notices
Motion to declare the O’Brien County’s Bell/Times/Courier as the official school newspaper.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Abstain
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.

Name Legislative Action Network (LAN) Member
Motion to appoint John Beck as the Legislative Action Network (LAN) member for the 2024-2025 year.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

Consider Approval of SBRC Application for Open Enrollment Out
a. Open Enrollment Out Not on Prior Year’s Headcount
Motion to approve School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) application of $58,537 for Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount for Open Enrollment Out Not on Prior Year’s Headcount.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

Consider Approval of Early Graduation Applications
Motion to approve early graduation applications for 12th grade students upon fulfillment of their academic duties during the 2024-2025 school year.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same
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.

Approval of Form of Tax Exemption Certificate
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: John Beck
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.  Tax exemption certificate is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.

Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate
Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
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.  Continuing disclosure certificate is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.

Resolution Amending the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $8,935,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024, and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
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.
K. Personnel

Resignations
Jazmine Olson – Secondary FACS Instructor
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

Employment of Staff
Denitia Booth – Elementary Paraprofessional
Baily Deboer - Elementary Paraprofessional
Dalton Lode - Elementary Paraprofessional
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
L. Communication