MINUTES - 2023.08.14

Board President Barbara Reid called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Present were Directors Tracy Meyer, Teresa Gergen, Jodi Durnil and Scott Kipp.  Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal, Krista Pugh, Principal Pk-8/Curriculum Director and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.

Motioned by Kipp seconded by Gergen to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of the hire of Carlie Rupe, Latchkey.

Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the minutes and bills as presented; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the hire of Lincoln Lauen, Custodial; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Kipp to approve the hire of Amber Stocks, Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Gergen to approve the hire of Kyan Kirkholm, Asst Girls Basketball; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the hire of Natalie Dirks, Paraprofessional; all ayes

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Kipp to approve the hire of Brittney Hennessey, Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Meyer to approve the hire of Judy Eastman (.5) Lighthouse Coordinator; all ayes.

Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the hire of April Clubine (.5) Lighthouse Coordinator; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the hire of Carlie Rupe, Latchkey; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the resignation of Rachelle Mast; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Gergen to approve the resignation of Eric Tompkins; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Meyer to approve the Press Box Sound Systems from Primary Systems in the amount of $27,910; all ayes.

Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the purchase of a band trailer from Patten Equipment in the amount of $7,635 using Band Fundraised funds; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the bid from Kay Park Recreation in the amount of $7,977 for the Outdoor Courtyard Renovation; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the purchase of HUDL software programming in the amount of $8,000 with the Booster Club reimbursing for half; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney presented the 1^st Reading of the School Bus Seat Belt Policy.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Meyer to approve the Resolution Approving Revenue Purpose Statement, ordering an Election on a Revenue Purpose Statement to Authorize Expenditures from Revenue Received the State Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund, and Ordering the Publication of a Notice of Election. Roll Call Taken: Barbara Reid - Aye., Tracy Meyer – Aye., Scott Kipp – Aye, Teresa Gergen – Aye, and Jodi Durnil – Aye. Motion Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Meaney discuss the recent law changes with book bans.  He also discussed bank interest rates and how that will benefit the school district. He gave a construction update and discussed Novembers upcoming School Board Election.  He presented the response to the busing concerns presented at July’s meeting.  The Gatorade games will be held Friday, August 18^th.

Principal Pugh discussed the New Teacher Orientation that was help and the positive feedback that was collected regarding it. 

The next meeting date will be September 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.; all ayes.

 

 

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Barbara Reid, Board President

 

 

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Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.