DECEMBER 18, 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 Molidor, Greg Buescher and Nancy Cromie.
VISITORS
Alexis Allen, Jason Shimp, Isaac Miller, Gary Hagerbaumer, Casey Bergman, Trevor Hagerbaumer, Diane Germann, Blake Wolf
PUBLIC
Alexis Allen addressed the board regarding the legitimacy of Santa Claus.
MISC REPORTS
Jason Shimp and Isaac Miller, from Architechnics, presented the board with the proposed plan for the HS MPR kitchen.
Casey Bergman, senior class sponsor, presented the proposed senior trip to the board.
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
2024 TAX LEVY
Albsmeyer made a motion to open the 2024 tax levy hearing. Schwartz seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
There was discussion but no public comment.
Donley made a motion to close the 2024 tax levy hearing. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Schwartz made a motion to approve the 2024 tax levy. Albsmeyer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Donna Veile shared information from Two Rivers Division and an administrative roundtable. She also gave an update on property/casualty and workman’s comp insurance.
HS FOYER GRAPHICS
Neisen made a motion to approve to have graphics installed in the high school foyer . Barry seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
IASB POLICIES
Barry made a motion to approve the first reading of IASB policies as listed on the agenda. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
2025-26 CURRICULUM CHANGES
Donley made a motion to approve the curriculum changes that will begin with the 2025-26 school year. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Julie Molidor shared that the elementary Christmas concert was a great success. Over 900 items from students were collected by PTO and donated to the Payson Food Pantry. Students and staff had various dress up days during the month of December. TRIBES got to participate in Minute To Win It games. Christmas meals will be delivered to several families. A 5th grade curriculum update was presented.
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT
Greg Buescher shared that there was a large crowd at the Winter band concert. Student Council sponsored a food collection and students brought in over 600 items. Winter Ball and an all school picnic was enjoyed by many staff and students. Spanish Club held a Christmas party. A slideshow of classroom activities was shared.
MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION
Donley 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. Barry seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Moved into closed session at 8:04 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Neisen 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 8:29 p.m.
PERSONNEL ADDENDUM
Barry made a motion to approve the personnel addendum. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
There was discussion on microwaves and community service.
ADJOURNMENT
Neisen made a motion to adjourn. Albsmeyer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None
Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
