School Board Regular Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2023
The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Science Room #50.
Members present in person: Adkins, Weidemann, Tollefsrud, Wilder, Miller, Livingood, Maruquardt, Superintendent Kuphal and Student Representative Matthew McClimon
Also present in person: Principal Weidemann, District Secretary Heather Kleiboer, Ben Bisbach with Fillmore County Journal, Steve Sallee with Southeast Service Cooperative, Laura Vatland, Sarah Holdmeyer, Laura Horihan
Members absent: Student Representative Anna Wheat
The meeting was called to order by Chair Adkins at 6:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Motion by Chris Miller, second by Mark Wiedemann and carried unanimously, to approve the revised agenda.
Motion by Diane Wilder, second by Mark Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the April 18, 2023 minutes.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Mark Weidemann, second by Traci Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the following, with many thanks for all the donation:
A. 2021-22 Budget
B. Claims Report
C. Donations:
- 4 DVDs ‘Pause” Distracted/Drunk Driving movie for students, donated by Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary
- $1,000 for Gaga Ball Pit Flooring donated by Al Steir
- $250 for FFA Milkshake Day donated by Craig’s Auto Repair-Craig & Tricia Henry
- $336 for Track & Field Day ribbons donated by MC Booster Club
D. Custodial Hire-Dana Vesterse
E. Resignation-Coranda Vickerman as High School PE/Health/SS Teacher
F. Resignation-Patty Vatland as Special Education Paraprofessional/Media Center Coordinator
G. Pay Paula Snell $2500 as the District Assessment Coordinator
Reports
- Student Representative:
- Prom went well, rain held off. Disappointed they could not visit the nursing home, but dance and post prom party went very well
- Lots of events happening this weekend with NHS, Scholarship and Baccalaureate on Sunday
- Band and Choir concerts went well, graduation and parties coming up soon and we are outta here!
- Committees:
- World’s Best Workforce -No Report
- Curriculum Review - No Report
- Facilities and Capital Outlay - No Report
- Policy Committee - No Report
- COVID-19 Committee - No report.
- Hiawatha Valley Education District - No Report
- Southeast Service Cooperative - Presentation by Steve Sallee
- PreK-12 Principal -
- Events coming soon-T&F Day, Spring sports pep fest, HS awards program, Spring Athletic awards night, graduation
- Projected enrollment update
- List of classes offered for next year and projected students taking PSEO
- New CNA Class offered
- Superintendent -
- Reminder that Preliminary Budget will be presented at the June meeting.
- Issue regarding Decorah families and the open enrollment agreement, getting a letter ready and setting up a meeting with those families soon to discuss options
- New Custodian was hired. He is registered for Boiler License training this week
- Parent request for considering coop with Caledonia for Soccer was discussed. No agreement for the coop in 23-24. A survey should be conducted to see if there is enough interest to enter this agreement in the future.
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Items for Action and/or Discussion
A. No Action Required for the Southeast Service Coop Presentation.
B. Motion by Jason Marquardt, second by Traci Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve Cooperative Sports Agreement.
C. Motion by Mark Weidmann, second by Traci Livingood (Wilder abstained) and carried unanimously, to approve Increase Dean of Students position.
D. Motion by Chris Miller, second by Dustin Tollefsrud and carried unanimously, to approve .2 FTE Teacher Increase to accommodate the increased Dean of Students position.
- Motion by Chris Miller, second by Jason Marquardt and carried unanimously, to approve Agreement to reimburse for Student Membership for ALC Learning with HVED.
- Motion by Diane Wilder, second by Dustin Tollefsrud and carried unanimously, to approve Capital Outlay and LTFM Recommendations.
- Motion by Jason Marquardt, second by Traci Livingood (Wilder abstained) and carried unanimously, to approve Teacher’s Contract Agreement.
- Motion by Diane Wilder, second by Dustin Tollefsrud and carried unanimously, to approve Calendar Revisions for 2023-2024.
- E-Learning days--NO VOTE, discussion on whether or not to research this option for future calendar year. Discussion tabled.
- Football Camp-No action needed. Just letting the board know about the planned upcoming Varsity Football camp held at Dakota State Univ.
- Motion by Chris Miller, seconded by Mark Weidmann and carried unanimously, to approve the Summer SAC proposal.
Future Meeting and Calendar Updates:
- June 20, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
- July 18, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
- August 15, 2023: School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
Adjournment: Motion by Jason Marquardt, second by Dustin Tollefsrud, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:35 pm.
Jason Marquardt, Clerk___________________________________
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