MEETING MINUTES
Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendees
Voting Members
Gina Paulsen, Board President
Brenda Kruse, Board Member
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Mari Radtke, Bell/Times/Courier
A. Call to Order
President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Gina Paulsen, Brenda Kruse, and Beth Sibenaller Woodall were present in person while Sue McCauley joined via phone.  John Beck, Josh Raush, and Richard Radtke were not present.
Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Public Hearing
President Gina Paulsen declared the public hearing open at 6:31 PM.

1. Consider Bids (Quotes) for the following:
   a. Bakery Products
   Motion to select Casey’s Bakery of Sioux Center, Iowa, as the district’s bakery products supplier for the 2023-2024 school year.
   Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   b. Dairy Products
   Motion to select Prairie Farms of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the district’s milk supplier for the 2023-2024 school year.
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   President Gina Paulsen declared the public hearing closed at 6:34 PM.
   E. Welcome and Delegation
2. Citizens who have a place on the agenda may address the board on an issue of their concern during the discussion of that issue. Citizens who do not have a place on the agenda may address the board on any issue of their concern during the open forum of the regular meeting.
3. Open Forum: The board may allow up to five minutes for citizens to discuss school matters with the board. Personnel matters are not to be discussed by or considered by the board until adequately considered by the administration.
4. The open meeting law requires the posting of the board agenda more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Topics not included on the agenda may be added only if good cause exists requiring expeditious discussion and/or emergency action on such matters.
   F. Consider Consent Items
5. Minutes of Previous Meeting
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
6. 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: Brenda Kruse
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   b. Consider Payment of Invoices
   Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese highlighted some invoices and expenses for the month and answered questions posed by board members.
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   G. Board Committee Reports
   Kent Faust of South O’Brien Insurance provided to the board information about the district’s Fiscal Year 2024 insurance renewal through EMC Insurance.
   H. Reports
7. District Discipline Report
   Superintendent Riley presented to the board information on the district discipline report including office referrals broken down by several categories such as month, day of the week, student, time, behavior, etc.
8. Principals’ End-of-Year Reports
   Superintendent Riley provided a report to the board compiled with information from Principal Denise Phillips regarding the end-of-year report for the junior high/high school.  The information included building goals, academics, discipline, and student involvement.
9. Lau Plan
   Superintendent Riley presented information to the board regarding the district’s Lau Plan concerning English Language Learner (ELL) students.
10. Reports by Administration
    a. Directors
    Superintendent Riley presented information to the board from the directors in the district including buildings, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, technology, and activities.
    b. Elementary
    Superintendent Riley presented an update to the board from the elementary including 21st-century skills, iReady performance, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
    c. Secondary
    Superintendent Riley presented an update to the board from the secondary including building goals, 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, and high performance and growth.
    d. Superintendent
    Superintendent Riley updated the board on a number of issues including the bond, summer projects, and calendar updates.
11. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
    See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
    I. Unfinished Business
    None
    J. New Business
12. Consider Approval of District Insurance
    Motion to approve the district insurance policy for Fiscal Year 2024 through EMC Insurance and South O’Brien Insurance.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
13. Consider Approval of Fundraisers
    Motion to approve a car wash to raise funds for the volleyball team as the lone new fundraiser for the 2023-24 school year.
    Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
14. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Registration Fees
    Motion to approve the registration fees for the 2023-2024 school year.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
15. Consider Approval of 2024 Drivers Education Fees
    Motion to approve the Drivers Education Fees for the spring 2024 term.
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
16. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Student-Parent Handbooks & Coaches Handbook
    Motion to approve the 2023-2024 handbooks for Pee Wee Paws Preschool, Little Paws Preschool, Elementary, Secondary, and Coaches.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
17. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Pay
    Motion to approve increases to substitute teacher and substitute paraprofessional pay for Fiscal Year 2024.
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
18. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Officials Pay
    Motion to approve increases to officials’ pay for Fiscal Year 2024.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
19. Consider Approval of Preschool Curriculum Purchase
    Motion to approve a 3-year purchase of Creative Curriculum for the Preschool. 
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
20. Consider Appointment of SO’ Board Member to the Swanson Sports Complex Commission
    Motion to approve the appointment of board member John Beck to the Swanson Sports Complex Commission.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    K. Personnel
21. Resignations
    Aaron Giese – Assistant HS Track and Field Coach
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
22. Employment of Staff
    Reagan Klinker – FY24/25 Mentor Teacher
    Taylor Steffens – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Breanna Buenger – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Tanner Hedberg – Summer Custodian
    Daiana Hubers – Summer Custodian
    Charlene Breitbarth – Summer Custodian
    Charlene Breitbarth – Half-Time JH/HS Food Service
    Rebecca Miller – Quiz Bowl Coach
    Kim Poeckes – Speech Coach
    Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    L. Communication
23. IASB Information
    President Gina Paulsen encouraged board members to check out the resources on the IASB website.
    M. Talking Points
    Board members mentioned appreciation for the driver’s education department and their work with students.  Also mentioned was the possible relocation of the South O’Brien Music Boosters can cage either on school or city property.
    N. 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 7:28 PM.
    Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Gina Paulsen – Yes
    Brenda Kruse – Yes
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    O. Adjournment
    Re-enter into open session at 7:53 PM.
    Roll Call
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Present
    Sue McCauley – Present
    Brenda Kruse – Present
    Gina Paulsen – Present
    Josh Rausch – Not Present
    John Beck – Not Present
    Richard Radtke – Not Present
    Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier July 6, 2023