MINUTES - 2025.04.16

JANESVILLE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

April 17, 2025

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Media Center

 

Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Directors Kipp, Ryken and Gergen. Absent: Durnil.  Also present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal, Assistant Principal/AD Micah Monroe and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.

Also Present: Shannon Friedrich, Christian Darnold, Dylan Wrage, Kevin McConnell, Tolly Thompson, Dana Benning, Jamie Kibbee, Cody Stoos and John Mallen.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Minutes and Financials; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve Hannah Holthaus – Asst. JH Softball; all ayes.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Kipp to approve Patrick Eastman – Asst. Track; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve Avery Meier – Elem Teacher; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve Erin Norton – Volunteer Softball; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve the resignation of Brandon Powers – Para; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Kipp to approve the resignation of Niki Bergen – Music Teacher; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the resignation of Angie Burrows – Para; all ayes.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Gergen to approve the resignation of Jeanetta Friedrich – MS Science; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the resignation of Derick Ludwig – Elem Teacher; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the creation of the Janesville Esports program and the hardware purchase quote as presented with the discussion of game selection at a later time; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the lowest bid for the Janesville Wrestling Room Project from NB Koch General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $282,000; all ayes.

Shannon Friedrich, Spanish Teacher asked the Board for an increase to his salary. The Board denied his request. Superintendent Meaney is looking at possible additions to his contract for 2025-2026.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve the purchase of Lat Pulldown from Vortex in the amount of $9,999; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Kipp to approve the Parking Lot Bids from A-Line Striping and Sweeping in the amount of $37,730 and Royal Turf Contract for Spring Fertilizer and Weed Control as presented; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney presented the Long-Range Needs Assessment to the Board of Directors.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve the Class of 2025 Graduates.

Superintendent Meaney informed the Board that Graduation will be May 18th at 4 p.m.

Next Meeting Date is April 28, 2025 at 6 p.m. Budget Hearing and May 12th at 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.; all ayes.