Janesville Consolidated School District
January 13, 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 Durnil. Absent: Gergen. Also Present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal, Krista Pugh Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator, Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Derick Ludwig, Andy Eibey and Carl and Katie Limyao.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of At Risk and Drop Out SBRC Request and Van Purchase; all ayes.
Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the minutes and financials; all ayes.
Public Comment: None.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Maya Smith, Paraprofessional; all ayes.
Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve Patrick Eastman, Junior High Wrestling; all ayes.
Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve Sophia Cossio, Student Latchkey; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Zoey Barnes, Student Latchkey; all ayes.
Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve Karen Eastman, Junior High Girls Track; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the resignation of Lily Happel, Paraprofessional; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Drivers Education Contract with HOMESAFE Driving School, LLC; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the invoice from Communication Innovators for $6,435.
Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the Band Trip 2026 to Florida; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the Upper Iowa Conference invite for Wrestling only; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $57,610 for At Risk and Drop Out Prevention for 2025-2026; all ayes.
Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the van purchase from Whitey’s auto in the amount of $42,000; all ayes.
Superintendent Meaney presented a Field Trip Chaperone/Expectation document he is working on and asked for the Board’s guidance. He also discussed looking into a new phone system, gave a wrestling room update and informed the board we are hosting District Speech on March 1st.
Next Meeting Date: February 10th at 6 p.m.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.; all ayes.
