03/10/2025 04:30 PM
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
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary

A. Call to Order
School Board President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members were present with the exception of Director Dallas Jalas.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Consider Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5(1)(e)
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Gina Paulsen – Yes
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Richard Radtke – Yes
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
The board moved to enter into closed session at 4:31 PM.

1. Closed Session
   E. Action Regarding Recommended Discipline of a Student
   The board reentered into open session at 5:22 PM.  The roll was called and present were Directors Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Gina Paulsen, John Beck, and Richard Radtke.  Director Dallas Jalas was absent.  Quorum is established.
   Motion to accept the superintendent’s recommendation that the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be expelled from attendance in the South O’Brien Community School District and any school activities for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the Board and shall be allowed the educational resources and options during the expulsion period as recommended by the administration; that upon completion of the expulsion period, an application for re-admission must be submitted and approved by the administration with a recommendation to the Board prior to re-admission; and that the written findings and conclusions consistent with the Board’s deliberations will be prepared and the President is authorized and directed to execute the Findings of Fact and Conclusion.
   Motion made by: Gina Paulsen
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Adjournment
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 PM.
   Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier March 20, 2025