SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

CALL TO ORDER
Lisa Schwartz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Roll was taken with the following members present:  Denise Albsmeyer, Keith Barry, Russ Board, Danelle Donley, Cory Hagerbaumer, Trista Neisen and Lisa Schwartz were present.  

Also present were Donna Veile, Julie Phelan, Greg Buescher, Barb Speckhart and Nancy Cromie.

VISITORS
Shelley Flesner, Blake Hiland, Tori Davenport, Karrie Wolf, Gary Hagerbaumer, Jonathan Dolbeare, Tahnee Bauer, Joni Hazelrigg, Richard Martin, Sara Hankins, Nicole Williamson, Ashley Powers, Nicole Gibson, Barbie Hedberg, James Hedberg, Nicholas Orrill, Leanna Orrill, Brody Davis, Scott Doellman, Sam Smith

PUBLIC
Several visitors addressed the board regarding their concerns with school safety.

TECH REPORT
Barb Speckhart gave an update on technology.  Upgrades at the ball diamond have been completed.  Background work in Skyward is progressing.  Teachers received new chromebooks.

AD REPORT
Lauren Bentzinger submitted a report on the status of current sports.  T-Mobile has reached out to offer a sponsorship.

CONSENT AGENDA
Albsmeyer made a motion to approve the consent agenda.   Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

2024-25 BUDGET
Donley made a motion to open the 2024-25 budget hearing.  Barry seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

The only public comment was in regards to the amount for the HS dues and fees category. 

Neisen made a motion to close the 2024-25 budget hearing.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

Donley made a motion to approve the 2024-25 budget.  Albsmeyer seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile shared with the board that IDOT wants to remove the radar sign because of permit issues.  Another $50,000.00 maintenance grant application has opened up.  There is an agreement with the ROE to host short-term sub training for those interested.  There has been interest shown in taking a History trip overseas during summer break and would not be a school sponsored trip.  The wrestling program will be moving forward with JH athletes.

HAZARDOUS BUS ROUTES
Albsmeyer motioned to approve the annual hazardous bus routes as listed on the agenda.  Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

IASB POLICIES
Barry made a motion to approve the second reading of the IASB policies as listed on the agenda.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Phelan reported that MAP testing had been completed. The first TRIBE opportunity will take place on September 27^th, with students completing a getting to know you activity.  The PTO fundraiser ended on September 18^th.  She then shared a curriculum update from PreK.

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher also reported that MAP testing had been completed.  There will be Social Emotional Learning training for staff on September 27^th. 

MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
Neisen made a motion to move into closed session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel, student matters, and other items appropriate for closed session.  Donley seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None
Moved into closed session at 7:42 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Donley made a motion to return to open session.  Barry seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None
Returned to open session at 10:07 p.m.

PERSONNEL ADDENDUM
Barry made a motion to approve the personnel addendum.  Neisen seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None

ADJOURNMENT
Donley made a motion to adjourn.  Hagerbaumer seconded the motion.  AYE:  Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz   NAY:  None
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m