November 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.
Also present were Donna Veile, Julie Phelan, Greg Buescher, Barb Speckhart and Nancy Cromie.
VISITORS
Jeff McPherson, Karrie Wolf, Blake Wolf, Lucas Brass, Tahnee Bauer, Diane Germann
FY24 AUDIT
Jeff McPherson presented the FY24 audit report. The district is in good standing and scored a 4.0.
PUBLIC
Lucas Brass gave an update on the activities of the Athletic Club. Funds for the pickle ball court project have reached over $10,000.00 and is set to begin construction in the spring. They will be doing the big raffle again. A request regarding window graphics was shared.
TECH REPORT
Barb Speckhart talked about eRate filing and cyber security. More equipment installation and updates will take place over Thanksgiving Break.
AD REPORT
Lauren Bentzinger submitted a report on the status of current sports.
CONSENT AGENDA
Donley made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Albsmeyer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile shared the results of the annual insurance inspection and the ROE mini compliance visit. A few projects will be finished this summer in relation to the FY24 Maintenance Grant. The application for a FY25 Maintenance Grant will include an a/c unit and upgrades to the girls’ bathroom at the elementary. A reminder was given that the December meeting will be on Wednesday, December 18.
RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Schwartz made a motion to approve the Risk Management Plan. Albsmeyer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
ESTIMATED 2024 TAX LEVY
There was discussion and then Donley made a motion to approve the estimated 2024 tax levy and set a hearing for December 18. Board seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
CLOSED SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS
Neisen made a motion to destroy all closed session audio recordings older than 18 months. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
FY25 MAINTENANCE GRANT
Schwartz made a motion to approve the FY25 Maintenance Grant. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Phelan shared that there was 97% attendance for parent/teacher conferences. A Veteran’s Day program and Read Night were recently held. Erin’s Law and anti-vaping lessons will be presented. The Payson United Methodist Church is once again sponsoring the Backpack Food Program, which currently has 30 students, and will be providing 15 Thanksgiving meals to students. A slide show was presented from first grade.
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher shared that there was 38% attendance for parent/teacher conferences, which is up from previous years.
The Parental Advisory Committee met to discuss improving student engagement. The first quarter celebration picnic and the Sadie Hawkins Dance were both held in October. A slide show was presented with recent student activities.
MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
Barry 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. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Moved into closed session at 7:55 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Barry made a motion to return to open session. Hagerbaumer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Returned to open session at 8:56 p.m.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
There was discussion on window graphics, backpack food program and the HS MPR kitchen project.
ADJOURNMENT
Barry made a motion to adjourn. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
