Board of Education Special Meeting
01/06/2023 05:00 PM
Paullina Site Conference Room
MEETING MINUTES
Attendees
Voting Members
Gina Paulsen, Board President
John Beck, Board Vice President
Brenda Kruse, Board Member
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Richard Radtke, Board Member
Josh Rausch, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Mari Radtke, Bell/Times/Courier

A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Gina Paulsen at 5:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members are present with the exception of Beth Sibenaller-Woodall.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Resolution Ordering an Election on the Issuance of $25,935,000 General Obligation School Bonds

1. Petition Certificate
   Board Secretary Aaron Giese filed a petition certificate with President Gina Paulsen producing one hundred ninety-four valid signatures for a special public measure proposition to be submitted at a school election.
2. Bond Election Resolution
   President Gina Paulsen called the meeting together and stated that a Petition had been filed purporting to be signed by eligible electors of the School District numbering at least 25% of those voting at the last election of school officials.  The Petition requests that an election be called on the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,935,000, to provide funds to be used to build, furnish and equip additions to the junior high/high school facilities, including an agricultural wing, an industrial arts wing, a science wing, an auxiliary gym, a community fitness center, an administrative office space, with related remodeling and improvements, and related site improvements; and to remodel, repair, improve, furnish and equip the elementary gymnasium for district performing arts.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Gina Paulsen – Yes
   John Beck – Yes
   Brenda Kruse – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   The President declared the resolution adopted as follows: Resolution Ordering a Special Election on the Issuance of $25,935,000 General Obligation School Bonds.
   E. Adjournment
   Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 PM.
   Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier January 19, 2023.