BID FOR OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND SET FOR SALE
South O’Brien School is accepting sealed bids for a large playground set. 
It is located at 216 S. Rutledge St. Paullina, IA 51046.
Requirements to dismantle and remove the playground set from the site include:
The area must be fenced off around the worksite until the playground is completely removed. 
The dismantling of this structure will require maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times.
The entire structure must be removed by June 30, 2024.
Project work is only allowed after 4:00 P.M. on weekdays, weekends and summer. 
For more information, contact Mr. Wade Riley: (712) 949-2115. 
Sealed bids are due by noon, May 15, 2024.
Send or drop off bids to:
Superintendent Wade Riley
South O’Brien School
216 South Rutledge-PO Box 638
Paullina, Iowa 51046
The South O’Brien School Board reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier April 25, 2024

SOUTH O’BRIEN CSD 
BID FOR SCHOOL BUSES  FOR SALE
South O’Brien CSD is accepting sealed bids for the following:
      2001 International Blue Bird Bus 3800- T444E 66 passenger 148,876 miles
Allison-automatic transmission 
Manual parking brake
Good tires
                                 
2010 Blue Bird Bus
65 passenger 
203,670 miles
  Allison-automatic transmission 
Air brakes
Good tires

The buses are located at the South O’Brien school bus barn in Paullina, IA 51046.
For more information, contact Mr. Wade Riley: (712) 949-2115. 
Sealed bids are due by 10:00 AM, May 20, 2024.
Send or drop off bids to:
Superintendent Wade Riley
South O’Brien School
216 South Rutledge, PO Box 638 Paullina, Iowa 51046
The South O’Brien School Board reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier April 25, 2024

South O’Brien School District
Board of Education Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
04/15/2024 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Conference Room

MEETING MINUTES

Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendees

Voting Members
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
Denise Phillips, JH/HS Principal
Jean Steen, Elementary Principal
A. Call to Order
Board Vice President John Beck called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
All members were present with the exception of Board President Gina Paulsen.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Public Hearing

1. Budget Hearing – 2024-2025
   Board Vice President John Beck declared the public hearing required per Iowa Code 24.9 open at 6:01 PM.

No written or oral public comments were received.
a. Public Presentation
Board Secretary/SBO Aaron Giese gave a brief overview of the District’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget highlighting enrollment, general fund levy, levies outside the general fund, and factors affecting property tax rate.
b. Consider Resolutions

1. Increased Enrollment
   Motion to levy property tax for the fiscal year 2025, in the amount of $186,768.00 to fund increased Allowable Growth for Increased Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out, and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
2. Special Education Deficit
   Motion to levy property tax for the fiscal year 2025, in the amount of $123,509.70 to fund increased Allowable Growth for the Special Education Deficit of fiscal year 2023.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
3. Physical Plant and Equipment Levy
   Motion to levy property tax for the fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $.33/$1,000 to fund the Physical Plant and Equipment. Funds will be spent in accordance with Iowa Code in the areas of physical plant, transportation, and technology.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
4. Budget Guarantee
   Motion to levy property taxes for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
5. Set Income Surtax Rate – Voted PPEL and ISL
   Motion to set the Voted Physical Plant and Equipment Levy Income Surtax Rate for the fiscal year 2025 at the level of 4% and to set set the Instructional Support Levy Income Surtax Rate for the fiscal year 2025 at the level of 6%.
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.
   c. Adoption of 2024-2025 Budget Documents and Authorization to File with the County Auditor and State Comptroller
   Motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget documents and authorize to file with the County Auditor and State Comptroller. 
   Motion made by: Josh Rausch
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   John Beck – Yes
   Sue McCauley – Yes
   Richard Radtke – Yes
   Josh Rausch – Yes
   Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
   Dallas Jalas – Yes
   Motion carried.  Resolution is hereto attached and made part of the minutes.

Board Vice President John Beck declared the public hearing closed at 6:12 PM.
E. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   F. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
3. 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: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   G. Reports
4. Reports by Administration
   a. ELI/SPED Interventions and CPI Update
   Elementary Principal Jean Steen and elementary special education instructors Lisa Hedberg and Alisyn Sheeks highlighted to the board aspects of the Early Language Intervention program, special education interventions, and Crisis Prevention Institute implementation at the elementary.
   b. Directors
   Superintendent Wade Riley presented information to the board from the directors of the district including buildings, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, technology, and activities.
   c. 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, facilities, and instructional coach time spent in the elementary.
   d. Secondary
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips presented an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, facilities, classroom visits, and instructional coach time spent in the secondary.
   e. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on several issues including the bond project, Fiscal Year 2025 negotiations, ongoing legislation, and upcoming dates to look for.
5. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   H. Board Committee Reports
   None.
   I. Unfinished Business
6. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 505.8, 505.08-R(1)
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   J. New Business
7. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code 700 Series
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
8. Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code Policy Primer Updates
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
9. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Certified Staff Contracts
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
10. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Classified Staff Contracts
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
11. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 TLC Contracts
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
12. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Extra Duty Contracts
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
13. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Administrative/Directors Contracts
    Motion made by: Josh Rausch
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    John Beck – Yes
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Richard Radtke – No
    Josh Rausch – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Motion carried.
14. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Master Contract (Base Wage)
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
15. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Certified Staff Handbook
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
16. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Classified Staff Handbook
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
17. Consider Approval of Class of 2024 Graduates
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
18. Consider Approval of 2024 Summer Projects
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    K. Personnel
19. Resignations
    None.
20. Employment of Staff
    Jessica Stamer – Elementary Instructor
    Christian Sage – JH/HS Paraeducator
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    L. Communication
21. IASB Information
    Board members were encouraged to check out the resources available on the IASB website.
    M. Talking Points
    Superintendent Wade Riley mentioned to the board an upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the bond project and encouraged all board members to be there if possible.
    N. Adjournment
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM.
    Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier April 25, 2024