South O’Brien School District
Board of Education Regular Meeting
06/19/2024 06:30 AM
Paullina Site Conference Room
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
Denise Phillips, JH/HS Principal
Jean Steen, Elementary Principal
A. Call to Order
President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 AM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members were present.  Quorum established.
Director Richard Radtke left the meeting prior to agenda item I.6. and Director John Beck left the meeting prior to item I.8.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion to adopt the amended agena adding item I.10.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
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: Dallas Jalas
   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: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   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: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
4. District Discipline Report
   Elementary Principal Jean Steen presented information to the board regarding office referrals at the elementary building.  Mrs. Steen also delivered an end-of-year update regarding 21st century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
5. Principals’ End-of-Year Reports
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips provided an end-of-year update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, facilities, classroom visits, instructional coach time spent in the secondary.  Mrs. Phillips also reviewed academic achievement, student involvement, and discipline.  Mrs. Steen provided her report in the previous agenda item.
6. Lau Plan
   Superintendent Wade Riley provided an update to the Board regarding the 2024-25 Lau Plan, which deals with the serving of English Learners (EL) in the District.
7. 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 discussed her report with the Board in a previous agenda item.
   c. Secondary
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips briefly discussed with the Board an updated attendance policy at the secondary.  Further guidance from the State of Iowa is needed before the plan is finalized, but Mrs. Phillips answered questions posed by board members.
   d. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the Board on a number of items including ongoing construction and issues affecting the building projects at both the Paullina and Primghar sites.  Mr. Riley also discussed with the Board summer projects, the Summer Food Service Program, 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
   None.
   I. New Business
9. Consider Approval of District Insurance
   Kent Faust of South O’Brien Insurance briefly presented to the Board regarding the District’s insurance policy renewal from Employers Mutual Casualty Company (EMC).  Mr. Faust also answered questions posed by board members.
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
10. Consider Approval of Bids for Bakery Products and Dairy Products
    Motion to approve the bakery bid from Casey’s Bakery in Sioux Center, Iowa, and the dairy bid from Prairie Farms Dairy in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
11. Consider Approval of Fundraisers
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
12. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Registration Fees
    Motion to approve the following 2024-25 school year registration fees:

Breakfast: Student and adult – $1.50
Lunch: Grades EC-12 – $2.75, Adult – $4.85
Milk: Student and adult – $0.35
Book Fees: EC – $20, Grades TK-6 – $35, Grades 7-12 – $45
Activity Ticket (Optional): Student – $45, Adult Punch – $45/10, $85/20, Senior Citizen Punch – $35/10
Class Dues (Optional): Grades 9-12 – $10/year
Instrument Rental: $70/year – percussionists and students with school-owned instrument as primary instrument, $40/year – students with school-owned instrument as secondary instrument
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

5. Consider Approval of 2025 Driver’s Education Fees
   Motion to approve the following driver’s education fees for 2025:

$360 indistrict/$435 out-of-district ($50 deposit)
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

6. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Student-Parent Handbooks & Coaches Handbook
   Superintendent Wade Riley, Elementary Principal Jean Steen, and Secondary Principal Denise Phillips discussed with the Board updates made to the 2024-25 Pee Wee Parws, Little Paws, Elementary, Secondary and Coaches Handbooks.
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
7. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Officials Pay
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
8. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code 900 Series
   Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   John Beck – Not Present
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
9. Consider Approval of Agreement with the City of Paullina Regarding Underground Electrical Installation
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   John Beck – Not Present
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
10. Consider Approval of Sale of Bus Bids
    Motion to approve the bids from Marvin Toering for the 2001 and 2010 Blue Bird buses in the amount of $701 each.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Yes
    John Beck – Not Present
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Not Present
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
    J. Personnel
11. Resignations
    Keegan Douma – Assistant HS Boys’ Basketball Coach
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Yes
    John Beck – Not Present
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Not Present
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
12. Employment of Staff
    Sara Dykstra – Elementary Media Leader
    Baily Wiltgen – Elementary Building Leader
    Reagan Klinker – Elementary Mentor Teacher (2)
    Nancy Stoll – Elementary Mentor Teacher
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Yes
    John Beck – Not Present
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Not Present
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
    K. Communication
13. IASB Information
    Board President Gina Paulsen encouraged members to check out the resources available on the IASB website.
    L. Talking Points
    None.
    M. Consider Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i): To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
    Motion to enter into closed session at 8:02 AM.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Yes
    John Beck – Not Present
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Not Present
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
14. Closed Session
    N. Adjournment
    The Board re-entered into open session at 8:28 AM.
    Roll Call: Present – Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Sue McCauley, Dallas Jalas, Gina Paulsen  Absent – John Beck, Richard Radtke
    Motion to adjourn the meeting.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Yes
    John Beck – Not Present
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – Not Present
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 AM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier June 27, 2024