MEETING MINUTES
Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendees
Voting Members
John Beck, Board Vice President
Brenda Kruse, 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
Vice President John Beck called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Brenda Kruse, John Beck, and Richard Radtke were present.  Sue McCauley and Gina Paulsen were absent.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
   E. Consider Consent Items
4. Minutes of Previous Meeting
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
5. 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: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   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: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
6. Reports by Administration
   a. Directors
   None
   b. Elementary
   None
   c. Secondary
   None
   d. Superintendent
   Superintendent Riley updated the board on a number of topics including summer projects, meetings with Piper-Sandler, the district’s Revenue Purpose Statement, and upcoming dates to look for.
7. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   All-Conference selections in baseball and softball were presented to the board.  See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   G. Board Committee Reports
   None
   H. Unfinished Business
   None
   I. New Business
8. Consider Approval of New Pickup Purchase
   Superintendent Riley presented to the board bids for a new pickup including a 2023 Ford F-250 and 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD.

Motion to approve the purchase of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD from Karl Auto Group.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
Voting:
Unanimously Approved

2. Consider Approval of Providing Free Breakfast for All SO’ Students in FY24
   Motion to approve universal free breakfast for all SO’ students in Fiscal Year 2024.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Richard Radtke
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
3. Consider Approval of Installation of Video Projector and Screen in West Gym
   Superintendent Riley presented to the board bids for the purchase and installation of a new video projector and screen in the West gym.  The board chose to table further discussion and a decision until a later date.
4. Consider Approval of Bus Driver Physical Bid
   Superintendent Riley presented bids for bus driver physicals to the board.
   Motion to approve the bid from Aberson Consulting.
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
5. Consider Selection of IASB Priorities and Resolutions
   The board selected Mental Health, School Safety, Teacher Professional Development and Retention, and Student Achievement as their 2024 IASB legislative priorities.
   Motion made by: Brenda Kruse
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
6. Discussion on 7-12 Activity Passes for FY24
   The board discussed the possibility of free student activity passes for all 7th-12th grade SO’ students in the 2023-24 school year.  Superintendent Riley presented the board with information regarding the proposal.
   J. Personnel
7. Resignations
   None
8. Employment of Staff
   Allen Booth – Full-Time Elementary Custodian
   Christa Mazur – JH/HS Paraprofessional
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   K. Communication
9. IASB Information
   Vice President John Beck encouraged board members to check out the resources on the IASB website.
   L. Talking Points
   Board members encouraged Superintendent Riley to continue updating the public on the progress of the bond issue.
   M. Adjournment
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Brenda Kruse
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.
   Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier August 3, 2023