South O’Brien School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
South O’Brien School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
05/19/2025 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Conference Room
MEETING MINUTES
Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendance
Voting Members
John Beck, Board Vice President
Sue McCauley, 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
School Board Vice President John Beck called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Directors Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Sue McCauley, Dallas Jalas, and John Beck were present. Directors Gina Paulsen and Richard Radtke were absent. Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation
- Public Forum
None.
E. Consider Consent Items - Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion to approve the April 21, 2025, Regular Meeting/Public Hearing minutes.
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Financial Reports
a. Financial Statements
Board Secretary/School Business Official 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:
Unanimously Approved
b. Consider Payment of Invoices
Board Secretary/School Business Official 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: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
F. Reports - Youth Weight and Agility Program Presentation
Teacher/Coach Kevin Poeckes updated board members on a youth weight and agility program that occurred on Saturdays over the last couple of months. Several students in grades 6-8 took advantage of the free program and coaches Kevin Poeckes, Brant Goodchild, Lincoln Robinson, Thomas Nelson, Ken Miller, and Danelle Crist were happy with their progress. - 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
Elementary Principal Jean Steen provided 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.
c. Secondary
Secondary Principal Denise Phillips provided 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.
d. Superintendent
Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on a number of items including the bond project at the Paullina site, the class of 2025 commencement ceremony, summer projects, the nutrition fund, and upcoming dates to look for. - Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
Several track and field, golf, and fine arts members were recognized for their accomplishments. See the agenda for details and check the SO’ site and app for updates. - Recognition of Service of Board Members to Students and School Community
Superintendent Wade Riley thanked the SO’ board members for their continued support of the district and its students.
G. Board Committee Reports
None.
H. Unfinished Business - Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 500 Series
Motion to adopt the second reading of the board policy code 500 series with the recommendations provided by Superintendent Riley.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
I. New Business - Consider Approval of 2025-26 Registration Fees
Motion to approve the following registration fees for the 2025-26 academic year:
Breakfast: student – free, adult – $1.50
Lunch: grades EC-12 – $2.75, adult – $5.00
Milk: student and adult- $0.35
Book fees: EC – $20, TK-6 – $35, 7-12 – $45
Activity ticket: student – $50, adult season pass – $150, senior citizen pass – $125
Driver’s education: $360 in-district/$435 out-of-district ($50 deposit)
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Consider Approval of 2025-26 Officials Pay
Motion to approve officials pay recommended by Athletic Director Heath Reichle for the 2025-26 athletic season.
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Consider Approval of 2025-26 Fundraisers
Motion to approve various fundraisers for the 2025-26 academic and athletic calendar.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Consider Approval of 2025-26 Northwest AEA Service Agreement
Motion to approve an agreement between the district and the Northwest Area Education Agency for various services during the 2025-26 academic year.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Consider Approval of 2025-26 Northwest AEA Librarian Sharing Agreement
Motion to approve a librarian sharing agreement between the district and the Northwest Area Education Agency during the 2025-26 academic year.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
J. Personnel - Resignations
Elisabeth Reichle – Elementary Secretary
Traci Nelson – Secondary Paraprofessional
Lucas Rausenberger – Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Employment of Staff
Wyatt Harper – Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Traci Nelson – Food Service
Todd Egdorf – Part-time Groundskeeper
Andrew Russell – Full-time JH/HS Custodian
Rebecca Miller – Model UN/Quiz Bowl Sponsor
Jodi Weber – Junior Class Sponsor
Kiley Yates – TLC Mentor Teacher
Carley Vial – Summer Custodian
John Kelley – Summer Custodian
Tanner Hedberg – Summer Custodian
Charlene Breitbarth – Summer Custodian
John Beck – Volunteer JH Baseball Coach
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
John Beck – Abstain
Sue McCauley – Yes
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.
K. Communication - IASB Information
Board members were encouraged to check out the resources on the Iowa Association of School Boards website.
L. Talking Points
Board members discussed the class of 2025 graduation ceremony, the upcoming auction of items in the 1925 building as well as tours of the building for the community.
M. Consider Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)
Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried. The board entered into closed session at 7:05 PM. - Closed Session
N. Adjournment
The board re-entered into open session at 7:34 PM.
Roll Call: Present – Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Sue McCauley, Dallas Jalas, and John Beck. Absent – Gina Paulsen, Richard Radtke.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
The next regular school board meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:00 AM in the Paullina site library.
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
John Beck, Board Vice President
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier May 29, 2025
SOUTH O’BRIEN BOARD OF ED – MAY 19, 2025
APPROVED CLAIMS
SOUTH O’BRIEN BOARD OF ED – MAY 19, 2025
APPROVED CLAIMS
Checking 1 Fund: 10 GENERAL FUND AHLERS & COONEY, PC
LEGAL SERVICE 69.00
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 1,945.58
ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT 5,613.96 BLACK HILLS ENERGY
NATURAL GAS 8,013.61
BLUE BUNNY VISITOR CENTER & ICE CREAM PARLOR
GENERAL SUPPLIES 162.00 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 372.95 BOMGAARS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 6.08
BOULDER TAP HOUSE
TRAVEL 24.98 BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
FEES 5,095.70 BURGER SHED
TRAVEL 14.98 CITY OF PAULLINA
UTILITIES 6,120.48 CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES 2,348.16 CLAIM AID
FEES 293.48 COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
PHONE/INTERNET 765.31
COUNTRY INN & SUITES
LODGING 299.04
CULLIGAN IOWA
GENERAL SUPPLIES 757.88
DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL INSURANCE 2,417.08
DHS CASHIER
FEES 2,841.90
DICKINSON COUNTY NATURE CENTER
FEES 15.00
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE 75.00
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
VISION INSURANCE 687.25
GREAT PLAINS ZOO
FEES 387.50
HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS LLC
NATURAL GAS 6,670.66
HICKORY PARK RESTAURANT
TRAVEL 889.34
HOBBY LOBBY
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 83.37
HYATT
LODGING 311.36
HYVEE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.94
IOWA COUNCIL OF MATHEMATICS
FEES 300.00
IOWA DEPT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, & LICENSING
FEES 80.00
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSN
FEES 629.50
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FEES 16,538.00
JENNESS, PRISCILLA
REIMBURSEMENT 7,428.50
JIMMY JOHNS
TRAVEL 12.69
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 264.18
JOHNNY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
TRAVEL 37.10
JOSTENS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.00
JR ROOFING LLC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 840.00
JW PEPPER & SON, INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 184.99
KEEP AIM LLC
RESALE SUPPLIES 226.20
LAUNCHPAD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
FEES 329.00
MARCUS NEWS INC
PUBLICATIONS 265.08
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS 457.19
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC
WELDING SUPPLIES 41.76
MMCRU CSD
FEES 21,174.56
MOERMOND, REBECCA
PURCHASED SERVICE 250.00
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN IOWA
FEES 60.00
NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
BUILDING SUPPLIES 5.13
NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
PURCHASED SERVICE 95.38
NEWELL, RUBEN
PURCHASED SERVICE 275.00
NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
FEES 225.00
OC SANITATION INC
GARBAGE SERVICES 180.55
ONESOURCE
PURCHASED SERVICE 71.00
P & K PEST CONTROL
PURCHASED SERVICE 840.00
PAULLINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEES 50.00
PAULLINA HARDWARE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES 38.81
PIZZA RANCH
GENERAL SUPPLIES 272.93
PIZZA RANCH
TRAVEL 79.04
PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 353.36
PRIMGHAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEES 50.00
RECORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 75.00
SECURITY STATE BANK
FEES 10.00
SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
PUBLICATION 68.81
SLEEP INN
LODGING 1,043.84
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 1,314.98
SPENCER TROPHY & AWARDS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 56.10
STEFFENS, MICHELLE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 334.91
SUTHERLAND COMMERCIAL CLUB
GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.00
TOWN & COUNTRY DISPOSAL
WASTE REMOVAL 731.15
TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
FEES 337.21
ULINE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 166.95
UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS
MEDICAL SERVICES 4,495.00
VALLEY GLASS\
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 145.00
VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 630.55
WAGEWORKS INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 4,766.56
WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 62,573.24
WEX BANK
DIESEL/FUEL 6,478.19
ZIMMER, ERICA
REIMBURSEMENT 1,845.00
ZUB’S SHOP INC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT 671.48 Fund Total: 183,824.51
Checking 1 Fund: 22 MANAGEMENT LEVY FUND
WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 4,665.42 Fund Total: 4,665.42
Checking 1 Fund: 33 SAVE FUND AEL INC
INSPECTION FEE 846.00 ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY
TECH SUPPLIES 45.78 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 646.22 CHEMSEARCHFE
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 586.00 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC
COPIER LEASE 81.18
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
LEASE CONTRACT 171.99 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 12,601.45 SCE LLC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 524.00 SWIFT AIR INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 1,638.90 THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 8,368.46 TIME CLOCK PLUS, LLC
SYSTEM SUPPORT 135.00 Fund Total: 25,644.98
Checking 1 Fund: 36 PPEL FUND FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE 534.50 GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 2,281.15 KNIGHT PROTECTION, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 600.00 MENARDS
MAINT/RESALE SUPPLIES 439.96 NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
BUILDING SUPPLIES 1,600.59 NEW TEC, INC.
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 618.40 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 14,140.00 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 5,067.99 Fund Total: 25,282.59
Checking 1 Fund: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND
CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 1,225.99 DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL INSURANCE 37.10 DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLUID, LLC
DAIRY PRODUCTS 3,787.47 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
VISION INSURANCE 19.71 FRIGITEC
REPAIR SERVICE 378.00
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS 19,317.67 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 134.73 WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 1,386.51 Fund Total: 26,287.18
Checking 1 Fund: 63 3YO PS BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 99.25 KINDERZONE
FEES 417.00 Fund Total: 516.25
Checking 1 Fund: 68 ENTERPRISE FUND BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 321.45 MAIN MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 200.00
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS 460.28 Fund Total: 981.73
Checking 2 Fund: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 783.16
APPLE INC
TECH SUPPLIES 11.76
BROADWAY MARKET PLACE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 40.00
CAPITAL ONE – WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 32.78
CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 78.24
CENTER SPORTS, INC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 1,763.00
CHEROKEE CSD
FEES 125.00
COBBLESTONE INN & SUITES
LODGING 859.81
COMFORT INN
LODGING 1,397.76
CULVERS
TRAVEL 11.21
DOESE PHOTOGRAPHY
PURCHASED SERVICE 184.00
FRIEDRICHSEN MEAT COMPANY LLC
PURCHASED SERVICE 288.21
HARTLEY-MELVIN-SANBORN CSD
FEES 100.00
HIBBING, MARK
RENT 3,315.60
HYVEE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 169.95
IOWA STATE BANK
START UP CASH 1,000.00
JW’S BAR AND GRILL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.00
MENARDS
MAINT/RESALE SUPPLIES 544.27
MMCRU CSD
FEES 400.00
NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION
RESALE/GENERAL SUPPLIES 285.00
NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
BUILDING SUPPLIES 152.39
NORTH UNION QUIZ BOWL CLUB
FEES 30.00
PAULLINA HARDWARE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES 114.93
PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 113.58
ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
FEES 240.00
SHELDON CSD
FEES 100.00
SIBLEY-OCHEYEDAN SCHOOLS
FEES 90.00
SIOUX CENTRAL CSD
FEES 100.00
SKADELAND, KEVIN
REIMBURSEMENT 20.00
SOUTH O’BRIEN ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
REIMBURSEMENT 445.00
TROPHIES PLUS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.58
UNI BUSINESS OPERATIONS
TRAVEL 5.08
UNITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL FEES 120.00 UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE GENERAL SUPPLIES 9.47 WESTRA, COREY
OFFICIAL 215.00 WILLOW CREEK GOLF CLUB
FEES 200.00 YATES, KILEY
RESALE SUPPLIES 648.00 Fund Total: 14,053.78
Checking 3 Fund: 31 CAPITAL PROJECTS CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 297.00 FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE 16,282.79 GOPHER SPORT
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 18,401.09 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 4,278.27 WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE 956,423.90 Fund Total: 995,683.05
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier May 29, 2025
NOTICE OF HEARING TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR AND FIXING A HEARING DATE THEREOF
Notice is hereby given that in the Counil Chambers in the City Hall at 5:00 o’clock p.m., on the 10th day of June, 2025, the Council of the City of Primghar, Iowa will hold a hearing to authorize the City of Primghar to vacate certain streets and alleys in the City of Primghar, to-wit:
Alley lying West of Lots 11 thru 15 and East of Lots 16 thru 20 in Block 6 In the Replat of Block 6 and the East 264 Feet of Outlot 1 in Shuck’s Addition in the City of Primghar, O’Brian County, Iowa.
4th Street NW lying between Block 6 and Block 10 In the Replat of Block 6 and the East 264 Feet of Outlot 1 in Shucks Addition in the City of Primghar, O’Brien County, Iowa.
Alley lying East of Lots 11 and 15 and West of Lots 1 thru 10 in Block
10 in the Replat of Block 6 and the East 264 Feet of Outlot 1 in Shuck’s
Addition in the City of Primghart O’Brien County, Iowa.
5th Street NW lying between Block 10 and Block 11 In the Replat of Block 6 and the East 264 Feet of Outlot 1 In Shuck’s Addition In the City of Primghar, O’Brien County, Iowa.
Alley lying East of Lots 10 and 14 and West of Lots 1 thru 9 in Block 11 in the Replat of Block 6 and the East 264 Feet of Outlot 1 in Shuck’s Addition in the City of Primghar, O’Brien County, Iowa.
This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Primghar, Iowa.
Jaynee Rushton, City Clerk
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier May 29, 2025