South O’Brien School District
Board of Education Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
03/18/2024 06:00 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
Dallas Jalas, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Jean Steen, Elementary Principal

A. Call to Order
Board President Gina Paulsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members were present.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion to adopt the amended agenda removing the item previously listed as G. 1. FFA Creed Recital.
Motion made by: John Beck
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Public Hearing

1. 2024-25 School Calendar
   Board President Gina Paulsen opened the public hearing regarding the 2024-25 school calendar at 6:01 PM.  No public comments or written comments were received.  Board President Gina Paulsen declared the public hearing closed at 6:02 PM.
   E. Welcome and Delegation
2. Public Forum
   No public comments were received.
   F. Consider Consent Items
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: John Beck
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
4. 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: Dallas Jalas
   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: John Beck
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   G. Reports
5. DCAP Presentation
   Secondary school counselor Sofia Seliger updated board members on the 2023-24 District Career and Action Plan goals, summary statement, four-year plan, work-based learning opportunities, and essential components of the program.
6. 2024 Summer School Plans
   Superintendent Wade Riley provided an update to the board on summer school plans, noting that in-person instruction would not be available this year due to anticipated significant construction at both buildings related to the bond project.  Online credit recovery options would still be available as needed.
7. 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  presented an update to the board from the elementary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   c. Secondary
   Superintendent Wade Riley presented an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, facilities, and classroom visits.
   d. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on several issues including the bond project process, negotiations for Fiscal Year 2025, legislative happenings, summer projects, and upcoming dates to look for.
8. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   Superintendent Wade Riley noted that several students had received all-conference, all-state, and other academic and extracurricular honors over the past few weeks.  See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   H. Board Committee Reports
9. Finance/Negotiations Committee
   Finance/Negotiations committee member Gina Paulsen updated the board on the current negotiations process which is ongoing and will continue to progress in the coming weeks.
10. Technology Committee
    Technology committee members Josh Rausch, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, and Richard Radtke updated the rest of the board on several technology issues including increased cybersecurity, possible technological changes relating to the bond, and upcoming purchases.
    I. Unfinished Business
11. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 800 Series
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
12. Consider Approval of Modified 2023-24 School Calendar
    Motion to forego the makeup of the two remaining snow days due to anticipated significant construction at both buildings relating to the bond project and to set the last day of student learning as May 24th.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    J. New Business
13. Consider Approval of 2024-25 School Calendar
    Motion to adopt 2024-25 School Calendar Option #2.  Calendar is attached to the agenda.
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
14. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code 505.8, 505.08-R(1)
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
15. Consider Approval of FY25 Technology Purchases
    Motion to approve the purchase of several technological items including laptops, desktops, screens, antivirus systems, server racks and more in both Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025.
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
16. Consider Approval of PA Floor Scrubber Purchase
    Motion to approve the bid from Spencer Office Supply for the purchase of a walk-behind floor scrubber for the Paullina building.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
17. Consider Approval of Out-of-State Travel
    Motion to approve out-of-state travel for the Future Farmers of America program to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for a career development event.
    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 – Abstain
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
    K. Personnel
18. Resignations
    Rebecca Lickiss – JH/HS Choir Instructor
    Brandi Kaptein – Elementary Special Education Instructor
    Blake Wilson – Full-Time JH/HS Custodian
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
19. Employment of Staff
    Carley Vial – Four-Year-Old Preschool Instructor
    Jeremy Lansink – Volunteer High School Track Coach
    Dylan Kreibaum – Full-Time JH/HS Custodian
    Motion made by: John Beck
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    L. Communication
20. IASB Information
    Board members were encouraged to check out the resources available on the IASB website and to contact their legislators regarding current legislation.
    M. Talking Points
    The board discussed the upcoming bid opening for the Paullina buildings project on March 19th as well as the special meeting to select bids for both the Paullina buildings projects and the Primghar building project on March 25th.
    N. Adjournment
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 PM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier March 28, 2024

SOUTH O’BRIEN BOARD OF ED – MARCH 18, 2024 APPROVED CLAIMS
Checking 1 Fund: 10 GENERAL FUND AMAZON.COM
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 1,208.63
ARAMARK
CLOTHING SUPPLIES 166.59 BE PUBLISHING
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 959.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY
NATURAL GAS 2,537.43 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 506.75 BOMGAARS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 135.14 BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
FEES 1,395.00
BUILDERS SHARPENING & SERVICE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 1,272.27 BUNKERS FEED & SUPPLY INC
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 124.00 CAPITAL ONE – WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 88.09
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 47.00 CHEROKEE CSD
FEES 6,235.20 CITY OF PAULLINA
UTILITIES 4,876.58 CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES 2,664.50 CLAIM AID
FEES 149.36 CLAYTON RIDGE CSD
FEES 14,196.86 COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
PHONE/INTERNET 887.29 CULLIGAN IOWA
GENERAL SUPPLIES 377.00 DAVE’S PIANO SERVICE
PURCHASED SERVICE 151.15 DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL INSURANCE 1,791.96 DHS CASHIER
FEES 1,392.36 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE 75.00 FAREWAY
GENERAL SUPPLIES 17.96 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
VISION INSURANCE 628.12 GERRY BROOKS
PURCHASED SERVICE 10,500.00 GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 1,932.60 GIESE, AARON
REIMBURSEMENT 89.00 HARPER, TIFFANY
EVENT WORKER 80.00 HARRIS-LAKE PARK CSD
FEES 105.00 HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS LLC
NATURAL GAS 9,534.70 HICKS ELECTRIC SERVICE INC REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 264.90 HOBBY LOBBY
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 150.00 HY-VEE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 131.78 HYVEE INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.94 HYVEE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 108.40
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSN
FEES 685.00 IOWA JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
FEES 200.00
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FEES 30,443.75 JENNESS, PRISCILLA
REIMBURSEMENT 40.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 557.75
JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY COMPANY INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 434.55
JOSTENS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 230.44 JW PEPPER & SON, INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 360.94 JW’S BAR AND GRILL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 215.00 KAUFFMAN LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 5,210.00 LODE, DELMER
EVENT WORKER 180.00 MARCUS NEWS INC
PUBLICATIONS 1,339.47 MARK’S PUMP SALES & SERVICE REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 65.00 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC
WELDING SUPPLIES 555.11 MCGRAW HILL LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 11,393.68 MMCRU CSD
FEES 11,835.10 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN IOWA
FEES 410.00 NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
BUILDING SUPPLIES 5.99 NEGUS, RENAE
EVENT WORKER 48.00 NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
PURCHASED SERVICE 62.45
NORTHWEST AEA EDUCATION AGENCY
FEES 700.46 NW IA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FEES 200.00
O’HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT 1,725.65 OC SANITATION INC
GARBAGE SERVICES 189.58 ONESOURCE
PURCHASED SERVICE 63.00 P & K PEST CONTROL
PURCHASED SERVICE 250.00 PAPER CORPORATION, THE
PAPER SUPPLIES 346.92 PAULLINA HARDWARE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES 98.16 PETTY CASH/TINA RUSCHMANN
START UP CASH 9.33
PITNEY BOWES BANK INC RESERVE ACCOUNT
POSTAGE 2,000.00 PIZZA RANCH
GENERAL SUPPLIES 304.99 PIZZA RANCH
TRAVEL 15.25 POSTMASTER
POSTAGE 14.00 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 337.93 PUHRMANN, LU ANN
EVENT WORKER 40.00 PUHRMANN, REBECCA
EVENT WORKER 144.00 QUILL CORPORATION
OFFICE SUPPLIES 215.29 RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 63.38 ROADHOUSE, THE
TRAVEL 15.00 ROSKAMP, CORTNEY
EVENT WORKER 20.00 SCHMIDT, AMY
EVENT WORKER 188.00 SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
GENERAL SUPPLIES 221.66 SHEA’S TRUE VALUE
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 35.96 SPENCER CSD
FEES 83,188.36 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 2,343.06 SSB
FEES 10.00 STEFFENS, TAYLOR
EVENT WORKER 320.00 STRUVE, HEATHER
EVENT WORKER 110.00 TAYLA SICKELKA
GENERAL SUPPLIES 65.00 TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
FEES 362.69 VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 362.76 WAGEWORKS INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 1,645.06 WATER ENGINEERING INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 210.00 WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 49,803.30 WEX BANK
DIESEL/FUEL 7,576.17 YATES, MELANIE
EVENT WORKER 130.00 ZUB’S SHOP INC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT 560.80 Checking 1 Fund: 22 MANAGEMENT LEVY FUND
WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 6,197.00 Fund Total: 6,197.00
Checking 1 Fund: 33 SAVE FUND ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY
TECH SUPPLIES 45.66 AMAZON.COM
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 696.55
APPLE INC
TECH SUPPLIES 32.09 HICKS ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 1,323.29 JMC COMPUTER SERVICE INC
SOFTWARE/SUPPORT 8,881.82
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
LEASE CONTRACT 171.99 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 8,084.05 RED’S PRINTING CO
GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,293.27 THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 2,207.50 Fund Total: 23,736.22
Checking 1 Fund: 36 PPEL FUND FC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 2,253.15
O’HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT 2,687.08 SCHWEBACH TREE SERVICE LLC
PURCHASED SERVICE 4,200.00 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 1,398.00 Fund Total: 10,538.23
Checking 1 Fund: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 86.02 CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 1,344.79 DELTA DENTAL
DENTAL INSURANCE 37.10 EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY
DAIRY PRODUCTS 2,475.23 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE
VISION INSURANCE 19.71 FRIGITEC
REPAIR SERVICE 177.00
JESS FOOD SERVICE & EQUIPMENT
REPAIR/SUPPLIES 2,952.00
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS 23,729.27 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 82.12 SHEA’S TRUE VALUE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 5.99 WELLMARK
MEDICIAL INSURANCE 1,203.52 Fund Total: 32,112.75
Checking 1 Fund: 63 3YO PS AMAZON.COM
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 117.56 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 96.82 Fund Total: 214.38
Checking 2 Fund: 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AMAZON.COM
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 175.58 BIERY, CHAS
OFFICIAL 100.00 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 189.28 CENTER SPORTS, INC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 2,092.50 CFPROMO, CFGEAR,I29 SPORTS
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 4,228.00 DEROCHER, ADAM
OFFICIAL 130.00 DOLLAR GENERAL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.10 EEKHOFF, KEVIN
OFFICIAL 130.00 FUHRMAN, MARK
OFFICIAL 100.00 HILBRANDS, DEAN
OFFICIAL 100.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF COACHES ASSOC
FEES 25.00
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC
FEES 13.00 JOHNSON, BRETT
OFFICIAL 130.00 JOHNSON, BRETT
OFFICIAL 130.00 JOSTENS
RESALE SUPPLIES 3,796.90 JW’S BAR AND GRILL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 148.00 KEEP AIM LLC
RESALE SUPPLIES 228.25 KOEHLMOOS, ERIC
OFFICIAL 70.00 KOOI, BRYAN
OFFICIAL 130.00 MENARDS
MAINT/RESALE SUPPLIES 349.16 NELSON, KODY
OFFICIAL 100.00
OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVARTION
FEES 275.00 PAULLINA AMERICAN LEGION
FEES 400.00 PAULLINA HARDWARE HARDWARE SUPPLIES 96.59 ISB
START UP CASH 300.00 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 746.02 RENS, MARCUS
OFFICIAL 130.00 SOFTCHOICE CORP
TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES 560.91 TIMING ACADEMY, THE
PURCHASED SERVICE 500.00 VAN ROEKEL, KEATON
OFFICIAL 130.00 WAGNER, SCOTT
OFFICIAL 250.00 WEAVER, ANDREW
OFFICIAL 100.00 WEAVER, WADE
OFFICIAL 200.00 Fund Total: 16,128.29
Checking 3 Checking 3 Fund: 31 CAPITAL PROJECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 2,200.00 FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE 167,561.52 LOEWS CARPET ONE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 4,892.60 MIDWESTERN MECHANICAL INC.
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICES 643.00 Fund Total: 175,297.12
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier March 28, 2024