South O’Brien School District Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Regular Meeting
09/15/2025 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Library
Mission: “Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendance
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
Denise Phillips, JH/HS Principal
Jean Steen, Elementary Principal
A. Call to Order
School Board President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Directors Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Sue McCauley, Gina Paulsen, John Beck, and Richard Radtke were present. Director Dallas Jalas was absent. Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   E. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion to approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025, regular board meeting and the August 19, 2025, work session.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
3. 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: John Beck
   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: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
4. 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 21stcentury 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, enrollment, and upcoming dates to look for.
5. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   G. Board Committee Reports
   None.
   H. Unfinished Business
6. Consider Approval of Softball and Baseball Field Improvements
   Motion to approve the bid submitted by Van Holland Lawn Service, Ltd. for softball field
   improvements with additional supplies for the baseball field.
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   I. New Business
7. Consider Approval of Out-of-State Travel
   Motion to approve various out-of-state travel requests for the agriculture and FFA programs.
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
8. Discussion of/Action of Student Athlete Dual Sport (Amending Handbooks)
   Board members discussed current district policy that prohibits dual-sport athletes. After discussion, it was decided that it was in the best interest of students and the district to amend current policy and allow athletes to participate in more than one sport at a time. Motion to approve those changes to district policy pending review and approval from administration.
   Motion made by: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
9. Consider Approval of Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (IDATP)
   Motion to approve the Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (IDATP) for drivers in conjunction with Medical Enterprises, Inc.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
10. Consider Approval of PA Library HVAC System
    Motion to table further discussion regarding HVAC updates at the Paullina site until February’s board meeting.
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
11. Consider Approval of Disclosure Counsel Engagement Letter
    Motion to approve the disclosure counsel engagement letter with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
12. Consider Approval of Dissemination Agent Agreement
    Motion to approve the dissemination agent agreement with Piper Sandler & Co.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
13. Consider Approval of Financial Services Agreement
    Motion to approve the financial services agreement with Piper Sandler & Co.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
14. Consider Resolution Fixing the Date of Sale, Approving Electronic Bidding
    Procedures, and Approving Official Statement
    Motion to approve resolution fixing the date of sale, approving electronic bidding procedures, and approving official statement for approximately $5,570,000 general obligation school capital loan notes, series 2025.
    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
    Motion carried. Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
15. Consider Approval of Preliminary Official Statement
    Motion to approve the preliminary official statement for approximately $5,570,000 general obligation school capital loan notes.
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    J. Personnel
16. Resignations
    None.
17. Employment of Staff
    Emma Morris – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Heath Reichle – Head HS Baseball Coach
    Christian Sage – Dinner Theatre Director
    Rebecca Miller – Dinner Theatre Assistant Director
    Jim Wagner – Volunteer Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: John Beck
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    K. Communication
18. IASB Information
    Board members discussed the upcoming annual IASB convention and ISFIS’ most recent webinar discussing possible property tax reform.
    L. Talking Points
    Board members were pleased with the progress of the bond project at the Paullina site and mentioned positive comments they’ve received from community members.
    M. Adjournment
    Motion to adjourn the meeting.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for October 20,2025, at 6:00 PM in the Paullina site library.
    Published in the Marcus News on September 25, 2025

South O’Brien School September Claims
ABERSON CHIROPRACTIC
PURCHASED SERVICE
240.00
AHLERS & COONEY, PC
LEGAL SERVICE 1414.50
AIRGAS USA, LLC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 490.30 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
3468.68
AMERICAN FENCE CO. OF
SIOUX CITY
PURCHASED SERVICE
3755.81
ASCENDANCE TRUCKS
MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
4533.33
ATC GROUP SERVICES, LLC
DEPOSITORY
PURCHASED SERVICE
1155.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY
NATURAL GAS 463.15
BLICK ART MATERIALS
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3265.84
BOB & SCOTT’S
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BOMGAARS
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BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
FEES 6034.43 BUILDERS SHARPENING &
SERVICE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
250.24 CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 226.80 CITY OF PAULLINA
UTILITIES 5044.91
CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES 899.51 COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
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CULLIGAN IOWA
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DEPT OF ADMINISTRTIVE
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DOUBLE F ENERPRISE LLC
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245.70
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
SYSTEMS
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73131.39 FORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1470.85 GEHLEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 1655.52
HEARTLAND NATURAL
GAS LLC
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HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT
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1418.00
HOTEL ROYER –
TAPESTRY COLLECTION
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MUSIC ASSN
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IOWA INFORMATION INC
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IPERS
FEES 39.64
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES
39.66
JUST ONE MORE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 97.54
JW PEPPER & SON, INC
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83.99
L&M ENTERPRISES
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LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
278.25 LITERACY RESOURCES, LLC
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1011.04
MARCUS LUMBER COMPANY
CONTRACTOR SERVICE
385.83 MARCUS NEWS INC
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MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC
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MOC-FLOYD VALLEY BAND
PARENTS
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OC SANITATION INC
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ONESOURCE
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P & K PEST CONTROL, INC
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280.00
PAPER CORPORATION, THE
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PAULLINA HARDWARE
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559.38
PEARSON EDUCATION INC
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PRAIRIE LAKES AEA
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GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.86
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COMPANY
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QUILL CORPORATION
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
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SANBORN CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
5110.27
SCHOOL HALTH
CORPORATION
GENERAL SUPPLIES 374.31 SECURITY STATE BANK
FEES 10.00
SOUTH O’BRIEN ACTIVITY
FUND
REIMBURSEMENT 726.00
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
8982.20
THOMPSON SOLUTIONS
GROUP
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
300.00
TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
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GENERAL SUPPLIES 162.96
UNITY CHRISTIAN HIGH
SCHOOL
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515.37 VERIZON
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PURCHASED SERVICE
416.63 WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 82.56
WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE
651.32 WEX BANK
DIESEL/FUEL 1993.08
WINKLER ROOFING INC
CONTRACTOR SERVICE
1696.09
ZIMMER, ERICA
REIMBURSEMENT 624.65
ZUB’S SHOP INC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
1319.70 Fund Total: 165405.56
Checking Fund: 33
ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY
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AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
2487.47
APPLE INC
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APS SPORT FLOORS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
3875.00
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SUPPLY
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CARLSON STUMP GINDING
AND MORE
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3150.00
CHRISTIANSEN, DANE
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250.00
COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
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1250.00
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11519.05 JR ROOFING LLC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
1850.00
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NORTHWEST AREA
EDUCATION AGENCY
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PAULLINA HARDWARE
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
2100.00 Fund Total: 40760.93
Checking Fund: 36
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239.98
ASCENDANCE TRUCKS
MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
4616.84
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2295.00
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INCONTROL
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4749.60
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NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
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1955.68
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1919.49 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
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GROUNDS SERVICE
2041.00 Fund Total: 51104.18
Checking Fund: 61 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
56.99
BOB & SCOTT’S
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CULVERS
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FLUID, LLC
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE
764.89 FRIGITEC
REPAIR SERVICE 192.00
HICKS ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
830.79
JESS FOOD SERVICE &
EQUIPMENT
REPAIR/SUPPLIES 4057.26
MARTIN BROS
DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS
15103.38
PAULLINA HARDWARE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES
15.35
PRAIRIE MARKET
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Checking Fund: 63
BOB & SCOTT’S
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Checking Fund: 68
BOB & SCOTT’S
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MAIN MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 500.00
MARTIN BROS
DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS
244.78
PRAIRIE MARKET
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Checking Fund: 21
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
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1462.60
CHAMPION TEAMWEAR
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HUDL
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8500.00
PORTA PHONE
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PRAIRIE MARKET
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FEES 70.00
ROGERS ATHLETIC COMPANY
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SIBLEY-OCHEYEDAN SCHOOLS
FEES 75.00 SLEEP INN
LODGING 274.40
SOUTH O’BRIEN CSD
REIMBURSEMENT 122.00
SPENCER CSD
FEES 175.00
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 65.00 SPIRIT LAKE CSD
FEES 75.00
WAR EAGLE CONFERENCE
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Checking Fund: 31
CERTIFIED TESTING
SERVICES, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE
6153.50
EBERT’S
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ASSOCIATES, INC
ENGINEERING SERVICES
4112.50
FEH ASSOCIATES INC
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PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 20781.96
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
1470.66
TOWN & COUNTRY DISPOSAL
WASTE REMOVAL 1351.03
VAN HOLLAND LAWN SERVICE
GROUNDS SERVICE 5567.00 WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
1955921.75 Fund Total: 2019126.95
Published in the Marcus News on September 25, 2025