South O’Brien School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
09/16/2024 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Conference Room
MEETING MINUTES
Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendees
Voting Members
Gina Paulsen, Board 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
Board President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Directors Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Dallas Jalas, and Gina Paulsen were present while Josh Rausch joined via phone.  Director Sue McCauley joined the meeting during agenda item F.2.  Directors John Beck and Richard Radtke were absent.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion to adopt the modified agenda adding item I.9.
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
Sue McCauley – Not Present
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Dallas Jalas – Yes
Motion carried.
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   E. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
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: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
   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: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Not Present
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.
   F. Reports
4. Bullying and Prevention Plan Update
   Elementary Principal Jean Steen and Secondary Principal Denise Phillips highlighted the district’s bullying and prevention plan at both buildings.
5. 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  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
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips presented an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   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 window project in Paullina, and upcoming dates to look for.
6. 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
7. Resolution Directing the Advertisement for Sale, Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures, and Approving Official Statement
   Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of not to exceed $8,935,000 general obligation bonds, series, 2024, approving electronic bidding procedures, and approving official statement.
   Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
8. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code 100 Series
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
9. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code Primer Updates
   Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
10. Consider Approval of Out-of-State Travel
    Motion to approve out-of-state travel requests for the FFA and music programs.
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
11. Consider Approval of Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (IDATP)
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
12. Consider Approval of the Addition of Web-Based HVAC Controls to Primghar and Paullina
    Motion to approve the bid from Thompson Solutions Group to install HVAC controls at the Paullina and Primghar sites.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
13. Consider Approval of Replacing the HVAC Compressor and Condenser Fan Motor in Paullina (Kitchen/Commons)
    Motion to approve the bid from Thompson Solutions Group to install an HVAC compressor and condenser fan motor at the Paullina site.
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
14. Consider Approval of Replacing the Steam lines (East Side) at Primghar
    Motion to table the agenda item until a later date.
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
15. Consider Approval of Fundraisers
    Motion to approve fundraiser requests for Future Farmers of America, the elementary art program, and the elementary activity fund.
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    J. Personnel
16. Resignations
    Stacy Gustafson – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
17. Employment of Staff
    Ray Booth – Full-Time Custodian
    Danita Patrick – Nutrition Shuttle
    Jim Wagner- Volunteer Assistant HS Basketball Coach
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    K. Communication
18. IASB Information
    Board members were encouraged to attend the upcoming IASB Annual Convention.
    L. Talking Points
    Board Secretary/SBO notified the board that the FY23 Audit Report is finalized.  A detailed report will be delivered at the October regular board meeting.
    M. Adjournment
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Sept. 26, 2024

South O’Brien Community School Newspaper 9/16/2024 SOUTH O’BRIEN BOARD OF ED – SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 APPROVED CLAIMS
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ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
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CAPITAL ONE – WALMART
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CHEESECAKE FACTORY, THE
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CHICK-FIL-A
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR
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COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
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DEMCO, INC
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FAREWAY
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GOLDEN OIL
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HANLIN, KEVIN
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HANSEN, DAVID
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HICKS ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
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HY-VEE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
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IASBO
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IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSN
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IOWA TAPROOM, THE
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JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
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JONS GALLERY INC
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JUST ONE MORE
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JW PEPPER & SON, INC
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KWIK STAR
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KWIK TRIP
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LANCE’S FRESH MARKET
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MARCUS NEWS INC
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MARRIOTT HOTEL
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MATHESON TRI-GAS INC
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MCGRAW HILL LLC
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MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC
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MENARDS
MAINT/RESALE SUPPLIES (142.45)
MOC-FLOYD VALLEY BAND PARENTS
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MOJO’S
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MUSIC AND ARTS
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NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
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NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON PC
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OC SANITATION INC
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OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE
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ONESOURCE
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P & K PEST CONTROL
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PAULLINA HARDWARE
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PERKINS
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PIZZA RANCH
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PIZZA RANCH
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PRAIRIE MARKET
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PRECISION ALIGNMENT & REPAIRS INC
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QUILL CORPORATION
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RECORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC
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ROCKY ROCOCO
TRAVEL 10.54
SAM’S CLUB
GENERAL SUPPLIES 178.58
SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
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SCOLLY’S PIZZA AND CHICKEN
TRAVEL 22.06
SHEA’S TRUE VALUE
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SIBLEY FAMILY & SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
MEDICAL SERVICES 360.00
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 6,517.29
SSB
FEES 10.00
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
TRAVEL 33.00
TRIPLE R REPAIR INC
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TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
FEES 3.99
UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS
MEDICAL SERVICES 480.50
VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 392.85
WAGEWORKS INC
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WALMART
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WATER ENGINEERING INC
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WELLMARK
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REIMBURSEMENT 1,800.00 ZUB’S SHOP INC
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Checking 1 Fund: 22 MANAGEMENT LEVY FUND
SOUTH O’BRIEN INSURANCE INC
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PAULSEN HARD FLOOR CLEANING
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PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
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BESTWESTERN
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MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
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Checking 1 Fund: 68 ENTERPRISE FUND BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 500.00 MAIN MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 500.00 MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
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Checking 2 Fund: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
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APPLE INC
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ARNOLDS PARK AMUSEMENT PARK
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BESTWESTERN
LODGING 300.12 CHEROKEE CSD
FEES 80.00
FRIEDRICHSEN MEAT COMPANY LLC
PURCHASED SERVICE 155.22
GEORGE-LITTLE ROCK CSD
FEES 100.00
HUDL
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IOWA ASSOCIATION OF TRACK COACHES
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IOWA BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
FEES 140.00
ISDTA
FEES 431.00
JUST FOR KIX LLC
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KEEP AIM LLC
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PAULLINA HARDWARE
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PETTY CASH/TINA RUSCHMANN START UP CASH 3,400.00
PRAIRIE MARKET
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PURCHASED SERVICE 500.00 SIBLEY-OCHEYEDAN SCHOOLS
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FEES 90.00 WAR EAGLE CONFERENCE
FEES 250.00 WEISSMAN
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Checking 3 Fund: 31 CAPITAL PROJECTS
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 10,948.50 FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE 52,996.81 H&R CONSTRUCTION CO.
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FEES 1,600.00 PIXOW
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SCHWEBACH TREE SERVICE LLC
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STANDARD & POOR’S FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
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CONSTRUCTION SERVICE 1,586,721.35 Fund Total: 2,417,830.15
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier Sept. 26, 2024