Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

July 17, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Mat Hanson, Director Shamus Currans, Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:31 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: 

4. Welcome Guest:  

5. Approval of Minutes:  Fairchild moved to approve the June 19, 2023 regular minutes and June 29, 2023 Special meeting minutes.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Currans moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 The District Marketing:  No report

       9.    NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Currans moved to approve the August Board Calendar.   Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried

9.2  Sharing Agreement: Fairchild moved to approve the Teacher Librarian Services agreement.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.3  G-T Staff Handbook:  Hanson moved to approve the 23-24 Staff Handbook with changes.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

9.4  Portable Building Sale:  Died for lack of motion. 

      10.   PERSONNEL

10.1 Resignation: Currans moved to approve the resignation of Max Bergo JH Football coach and Hire   

              of Lana Torreson-Interventionist.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       11.   COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

       12.   ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports.

       13.   BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS:  Woods shared the Open Enrollments that were received.

       14.   BOARD  COMMENTS:  No comments 

       15.   ADJOURNMENT: Hanson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion 

               Carried.

 

Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2023 in Graettinger.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                              Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Special Board Minutes

July 25, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held a Special board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Shamus Currans,Director Patrick Fairchild by phone and Superintendent Marshall Lewis.  Absent: Director Mat Hanson and Director Jerimiah DePyper and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen called the meeting to order at 5:08 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.

2. Adopt Agenda:  Removed item from agenda due to being an RA contract.

3. Welcome/Patron Comments:  None at this time

4. Sale of Portable Building:  Currans moved to accept the Mobile Classroom Building Offer by ILCC.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

5. Personnel:  Currans moved to accept the hire recommendation of Chelsea Harris-Para.  Seconded by Patrick.  Motion carried.

6. Adjournment:  Currans moved to adjourn at 5:17pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

August 21, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director Shamus Currans and Director Patrick Fairchild.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: 

4. Welcome Guest: Phillip Schmitt and Amanda Smith 

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the July 17, 2023 regular minutes and July 25, 2023 Special meeting minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Hanson moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. The District Marketing:  Smith reported.

8. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

9. OLD BUSINESS

     10.     NEW BUSINESS

10.1 Activity Calendar: DePyper moved to approve the September Board Calendar with moving September Board meeting to Wednesday, Sept 13th.   Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried

10.2 Student Handbook: Hanson moved to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook with changes.  Seconded by DePyper.   Motion carried.

10.3  Course Offering and Master schedule: DePyper moved to approve the 2023-2024 Course offering and Master Schedule for the MS/HS.

10.4  Hearing Officers: Hanson moved to approve the Hearing Officers for  2023-2024 . Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

10.5  IASB Delegate: DePyper moved to not send a Delegate to the IASB 78th Annual Convention.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

10.6  Coaches Handbook:  Hanson moved to approve the 2023-2024 Coaches Handbook.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried. 

      11.   PERSONNEL

11.1 Resignation & Hire:  Hanson moved to accept the resignation of Chelsea Harris (Para) and the

             Contract:  Skyler Bonestroo for Girls Wrestling Coach. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       12.   COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

       13.   ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports.

       14.   BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS:  Woods shared the Open Enrollments that were received and 

               Dates and deadlines for the School Board Election.

       15.   BOARD  COMMENTS:  No comments 

       16.   ADJOURNMENT: DePyper  moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion 

               Carried.

 

Next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Terril.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                   Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

September 13, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Mat Hanson, Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent:  Director Shamus Currans and MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: 

4. Welcome Guest:  Government Class-Treyton Kleve, Scott Dahna, Alexis Duus, Mathew Valen,Taylor Krull,and Blake Borchers.

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the August 21, 2023 regular minutes..  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims: Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 The District Marketing: Report was given.

       9.    NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Fairchild moved to approve the October board calendar with moving the next board meeting to October 11th, 2023 in Graettinger.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried

9.2 Open Campus: Blake Borchers spoke for the  senior class on Open Campus. Fairchild moved to  

approve Open Campus with implementation of the rules and under Mr. Simington supervision.

             Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.3 FFA Convention: Blake Borchers presented the FFA National Convention November 1-4, 2023  in   

Indianapolis, IND. Hanson moved to approve the out of state convention. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.4 Inter-District Transportation- Fairchild moved to approve the inter-District Transportation agreement with 

no changes.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       10.  PERSONNEL

10.1 Hire- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of Brandi Goodman (PK Para) and Jena Nissen (Elem. Para) . 

Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       11.  COMMITTEE REPORTS: None at this time.

       12.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- Reports were given by the Administration

       13.  BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS- Open enrollment for EN-5th in from Estherville and MK-11 out to 

CAM were presented.

      14.  BOARD COMMENTS- Clarification on seat count day.

      15.  ADJOURNMENT- Hanson moved to approve adjourning at 6:32 p.m.  Seconded by DePyper.

             Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                            Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

October 11, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director Shamus Currans and Director Mat Hanson.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: Fairchild moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

4. Welcome Guest: Collin Hoffman, Olivia Sorenson, Lilly Hiney and Natalie Swedin. 

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the September 13, 2023 regular minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

The District Marketing:  Smith emailed a recap of last month's events.

       9.     NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Fairchild moved to approve the November Board Calendar. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried. 

9.2 SBRC for Special Education Deficit:  Motion by Fairchild to approve the SBRC Special Education Deficit in the 

Amount of $64,947.66.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.3 Title One Application:  Motion by DePyper to approve the FY24 Title One Application Funding.  Seconded by 

Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.4 Band Depository:  Motion by DePyper to approve the FY24 Bank Depository Resolution.  Seconded by 

Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.5 Board Policies: Fairchild moved to waive the first reading and approve the second reading of policies

705.1R1, 705.1R2, 406.3 and 503.8 as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.6 Preschool Handbook: DePyper moved to approve the updated Preschool Handbook.  Seconded 

by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

   10. PERSONNEL

Resignation/Hires:  Fairchild moved to approve the resignation of Amanda Vanderhoff-Para and hire of

Kelsey Hotchkiss-Para and Sarah Genzlinger-Para.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

   11.      COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

   12.      ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- Administration gave their reports

   13.      BOARD COMMENTS- None at this time

   14.      BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS- Woods shared the Titan Life Day schedule, asked about IASB attendance and shared an Open Enrollment- IH 10th out to Spirit Lake.

   15.      Adjournment:  Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting will be held November 20, 2023 in Terril at 5:30 pm.

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                           Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Regular Board Minutes

November 20, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper,Director Shamus Currans, Director Mat Hanson arrived at 6:14 p.m. Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent:  Director Patrick Fairchild.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:32 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

Adopt the Agenda: DePyper moved to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Welcome Guest:  Transportation/ Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt and The District Marketing Amanda Smith.

Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the October 11,2023 regular minutes.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

Bill and Claims: Currans moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

OLD BUSINESS

The District Marketing: Smith reported.

NEW BUSINESS

Activity Calendar: DePyper moved to approve the December board calendar.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Board Policies:  Currans moved to adopt the following policies with waiving the 1st reading:  Policies 

401.14,406.4,502.10,502.10.R1,701.5 and 701.5R1.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

Palo Alto Mini Grant: Two Mini Grant Proposals were submitted.  High School Science & Agriculture

$4,997.46 and Fitness Center Elliptical $5,000.

Jeremiah DePyper made a motion to apply for a Mini Grant from the PACGDC for the Hydroponics System,  

Equipment, Maintenance and supplies for $4997.46.  Seconded by Shamus Currans.  Motion carried.

 PERSONNEL

Hire- Currans moved to approve the hire of Jeremy Redinius-Custodial and Chris Subbert-JH Baseball Coach.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried..

COMMITTEE REPORTS: None at this time.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- Reports were given by the Administration

BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS- Report was given

BOARD COMMENTS- President Jensen thanked DePyper for his years of service on the Board.

ADJOURNMENT- Currans moved to approve adjourning at 6:32 p.m.  Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                Board Secretary, Angie Woods

The next Board meeting will be Monday, December 18th at 5:30 in Graettinger Library.

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

December 18, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  Kevin Jensen, Jeremiah DePyper, Patrick Fairchild, Mat Hanson, Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  Absent MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:31 p.m. in Graettinger, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the Retiring Board Agenda by Currans, Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

4.  Welcome Guests-J.C Moen, Hudson Hansen, Isaac Murphy, Phillip Schmitt and Amanda Smith. 5.

5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by DePyper to approve the November 20, 2023 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims for December.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS- Amanda Smith from The District Marketing reported.

9. Adjourned Retiring Board- “Sine Die” DePyper moved to adjourn at 5:54 p.m.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Jensen presented DePyper with a Years of Service award.

      

New Board Meeting

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its organizational meeting with the following in attendance:  Kevin Jensen, Joey Moen, Patrick Fairchild, Mat Hanson, Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  Absent MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to order: 5:55 pm by Woods

2. Annual Meeting Items

2.1 New Elected Director:  Woods administered the Oath to New Board Member Joey  

                               Moen.

2.2 Election of President:  Currans nominated Jensen as Board President, Fairchild

                               seconded.  Hanson moved to cease nominations.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried. 

                Roll call taken.  All ayes. Woods administered the Oath to Jensen.

2.3 Election of Vice President:  Fairchild nominated Hansen as Board Vice-President, 

Currans seconded.  Fairchild moved to cease nominations.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion

Carried.  Roll call taken. All ayes.  Woods administered the Oath to Hanson.

2.4 Regular Meeting Date/Time and Location:  Currans moved to approve regular meetings

3rd Monday of the Month,5:30 p.m., alternate between Graettinger and Terril.  Subject

to change.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

2.5 Board Legal Council:  Fairchild moved to maintaining our current arrangement with

Ahlers and Cooney as Council.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

2.6 Board Committees:  Fairchild moved to approve the committee representatives;  Emmet

County-TBD, Palo Alto County-Jensen, Dickinson County-Fairchild, Clay County-TBD

Negotiations- Jensen and Hanson, IASB Delegate-Jensen, Building and Grounds- Jensen 

and Fairchild, Transportation-Currans and Moen, Curriculum-Fairchild and Currans, Sharing Liaison- Jensen and Hanson, School Improvement Advisory- Fairchild and Currans, Marketing-Hanson and Fairchild.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

2.7 Board Treasurer:  Currans moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mr Bader. 

Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried. Woods administered the Oath.

2.8 Board Secretary:  Currans moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mrs. Woods

Hanson Seconded.  Motion carried.  Oath was taken.

3. NEW BUSINESS

3.1  Activity Calendar:  Hanson moved to approve the January board calendar.  Seconded by 

Moen.  Motion carried.  

3.2 Board Policies:  Hanson moved to approve the following board policies with waiving the

1st reading-503.1,503.1R1,503.2,505.4,507.2,507.2E1,507.2E2,601.1603.5,605.1,

605.1R1,  605.2,605.3,605.3E4,605.3R1,605.5,605.7R1,607.2 and 607.2R1.  Seconded by

Fairchild.  Motion carried.

3.3 Stem Field trip:  Fairchild moved to approve the Stem Field Trip to Minneapolis.  Second

by Currans.  Motion carried.

3.4 SBRC Application -Open Enrollment:  Currans moved to approve the request the

              modified supplemental amount of $139,874.  Seconded by Moen.  Roll call: Currans, 

              Moen, Hanson,Fairchild and Jensen all ayes.  Motion carried.

3.5 SBRC Application- EL Instruction Beyond 5 years:  Currans moved to approve to submit

                                the request for a modified supplemental amount of $1,603.  Seconded  by Hanson. Roll 

call :  Currans, Moen, Hanson,Fairchild and Jensen all ayes.  Motion carried.

3.6 Modified Supplemental Amount:  At-Risk/Dropout Prevention-Motion by Fairchild, 

seconded by Hanson to approve the following resolution: Graettinger-Terril CSD 

approves the requests for modified supplemental growth to implement the at-risk and 

dropout prevention program in the amount of $143,385, or as determined by the

 Iowa Department of Education following DE audit review, subject to final approval by

 the School Budget Review Committee. Motion carried.

3.7 At-Risk/Drop Out Plan: Fairchild moved to approve the At-Risk/Drop Out Plan.  Second

By Currans.  Motion carried.

3.8 Vehicle Purchase:  Informational

4. PERSONNEL- None at this times

5. COMMITTEE REPORT- None at this time.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.1 Superintendent Report - Mr. Lewis reported

6.2 MS/HS Principal Report- No report

6.3 Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director-Mrs. TeGrootenhuis reported.

7. BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS

7.1 Open Enrollment- DM-KG to Okoboji

8. BOARD COMMENTS: Jensen welcomed Joey Moen.

9. ADJOURNMENT: Currans moved to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting is Monday, January 15th in Terril.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                       Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

February 19, 2024

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Shamus Currans, Joey Moen,  MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  Absent: Patrick Fairchild and Superintendent Marshall Lewis.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:30 p.m. in the Industrial Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented by Hanson, Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

4.  Welcome Guests-Transportation/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt, David Girres, Teacher Max Bergo and Student Blake Borchers.

5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Currans to approve the January 25,2024 regular board minutes and February 12, 2024 Joint Board Minutes.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Currans to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials and Preliminary Budget timeline to the board.

8. Old Business-

   1. No Report from The District Marketing

   2. 2024-2025 Master Calendar Public Hearing started at 6:01 pm and ended at 6:04 pm with no comments.  Currans moved to approve the 2024-2025 Master Calendar.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9. New Business-

   1. Activity Calendar- Currans moved to approve the March 2024 Activity Calendar.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

   2. Old Stage Bleachers- Hanson moved to approve the removal of the old stage bleachers at Terril.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

   3. NHS Trip-Moen moved to approve the out of state NHS trip.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

   4. Senior Trip-Currans moved to approve the out of state Senior trip on April 9th.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

   5. Tractor Trade- Hanson moved to approve the purchase of a 2023 John Deere 1025R tractor w/cab for $24,000 with  trading in the 2015 John Deere 1025R tractor w/cab.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

   6. Preschool FY25 Handbook- Hanson moved to approve the FY25 Preschool Handbook with changes.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

10. Personnel- None at this time

11. Committee Report- Jensen gave an update on the Building and Grounds Meeting. The board would like to have the Administration look into architects for possibly adding onto the bus barn in Graettinger.

12. Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.

13. Board Secretary Comments-Feb 27th the GTRA Seniors will be taking a trip to DesMoines to the Capitol.

14. Board Comments- Moen asked how to address public comments and Currans commented about behavior issues.

15. Adjournment- Currans moved to adjourn at 6:55 pm.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

 

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Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

March 18, 2024

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Shamus Currans, Joey Moen,Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:31 p.m. in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. . The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented by Currans. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

4.  Welcome Guests-Transportation/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt, Teacher Sara Harris and Marketing Amanda Smith.

5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Currans to approve the February 19, 2024 regular board minutes 2024.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

8. Old Business-

   1. District Marketing:  Amanda Smith presented on marketing for the last 60 days, highlighting state wrestling video.

9. New Business-

   1. Activity Calendar-Fairchild moved to approve the April 2024 Activity Calendar with changing April’s board meeting to the 10th.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

   2. Initial Negotiation:  Sara Harris presented the initial Education Association proposal for 2024-2025 school year.  Lewis presented the Board's  initial proposal.

   3. Woodriver Agreement:  Fairchild moved to table till  April's  Board meeting due to wanting more information.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

   4. Milk/Bread Bids:  Fairchild moved to approve sending out Milk and Bread bids for the 2024-2025 school year.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

   5. Policy 209.2:  Currans moved to approve the first reading of Policy 209.2.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

10. Discussion Items- Informational

                10.1 Budget- Discussion was held and notice of timely publication was presented.

10.2 Grant Process- Discussion on grant submissions was held with Superintendent Lewis taking full accountability. Lewis will develop a control process to enhance the effectiveness in the future.

11. Personnel- 

                11.1 Contract- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of Lauren Josesphson for the 2024-2025 school year as an

Elementary Teacher.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

12. Committee Report-None at this time.

13. Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.

14. Board Secretary Comments- Woods presented one Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School year.  SC-KG to Estherville and all Secretaries will be going to Ankeny in April for Infinite Campus Training

15. Board Comments No comments

16. Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:16 pm.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                                    Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

April 10, 2024

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Joey Moen, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.   Absent: Director Patrick Fairchild and Director Shamus Currans. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:32 p.m. in the Industrial Arts Building in Terril, Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented by Hanson.  Seconded by Moen  Motion carried.

4.  Welcome Guests-Transportation/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt, Teacher Sara Harris,Registrar/Counselor Allie Peterson and Marketing Amanda Smith.

5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Moen to approve the March 18, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Hanson to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

8. Old Business-

   1. District Marketing:  Amanda Smith presented.

   2. Peterson presented on DCAP.

   3. WoodRiver Agreement- Hanson moved to approve the agreement with WoodRiver.  Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

9. New Business-

   1. Activity Calendar-Moen moved to approve the May 2024 Activity Calendar.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

   2. Policy 209.2- Hanson moved to approve the second reading of policy 209.2.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

   3. Budget Guarantee Resolution-Motion by Moen for Graettinger-Terril CSD to levy property tax for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under Iowa Code Section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Seconded by Hanson. Roll Call-all ayes-Jensen, Moen and Hanson.  Motion carried.

   4. FY25 Master Contractr- Motion by Hanson to approve the FY25 Master Contract. Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

   5. Computer Rotation- Hanson moved to approve the purchase of computers for 1st-5th grade.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

        10.    Personnel- 

                 10.1 Contract-Moen moved to approve the following contracts:  Bayla Rau-Elementary Teacher and Rebekah

                          Ard-Special Education Teacher.  Seconded by Hanon.  Motion carried.

10.2 Resignations- Hanson moved to approve the following resignations: Zach Witherspoon-Instrumental  

      MusicDirector, Rhonda Weiland-Custodial, Amanda Mock-Special Education Teacher, and Michelle TeGrootenhuis-

      Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

         11.   Committee Report-None at this time.

         12.   Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.

         13.   Board Secretary Comments- Woods presented two Open Enrollments.  SK-KG to Spirit Lake and GR-PK to Spirit Lake.

         14.   Board Comments- Jensen thanked Mrs. TeGrootenhuis for her service to our district and wished her the best of luck.

                 Discussion on Grundmeyer search firm and timeline for hiring.

         15.   Adjournment- Moen moved to adjourn at 7:10 pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

  Board President, Kevin Jensen                                       Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

May 20, 2024

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Joey Moen,Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.   Absent: Director Shamus Currans. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:30 p.m. in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, IA..  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented by Fairchild.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

4.  Welcome Guests-CNBA Architects and Marketing Amanda Smith.

5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the April 10, 2024  regular board minutes and April 29, 2024 special meeting minutes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

8. Old Business-

   1. District Marketing:  Amanda Smith presented.

9. New Business-

   1. Activity Calendar-Hanson moved to approve the June 2024 Activity Calendar.  Seconded byMoen.  Motion carried.

   2. Terril Paving-Died for lack of motion.

   3. Safety Grant- Fairchild moved to approve the recommendation of Midwest Technology, Digital Watchdog for 

the security cameras and access.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

4. Wireless GT 2024-  Fairlchild moved to approve Aercor Aruba licensing for 5 years.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried. 

5. Vacation buy back- Moen moved to approve buying back unused vacation days at the end of the school year starting FY25.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. FY25 Fee Schedule- Hanson moved to approve the FY25 fee schedule with changes.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

7. Milk/Bread bids- Fairchild moved to accept the milk bid from Kemps and continue using Martin Brothers for bread for the FY25 school year.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried

8. CMBA Architects- CNBA Architects presented to the board several different proposals for a wrestling and weight room addition in Graettinger.  

        10.    Personnel- 

                 10.1 Contract-  Hanson moved to approve the following contracts:  Corgan Petersen-Band Instructor, Anita Helmich

          Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director, Isaak Eisenbacher-summer custodial and continue with The District   

                          Marketing.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

10.2 Resignations- Fairchild moved to approve the following resignations: Chris Olesen-JH Track, Sara Harris

         Elementary Teacher/Golf coach, and Ashley Dreeszen-Elementary Teacher/Volleyball coach.  Seconded by

         Moen.  Motion carried.

         11.   Committee Report-None at this time.

         12.   Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.

         13.   Board Secretary Comments- Woods presented two Open Enrollments.  JV- 6th to Okoboji  and WH-KG toGT.

         14.   Board Comment-Fairchild thanked administration for getting the kids through another year.

         15.   Closed Session:  Fairchild moved to go into closed session,  Seconded Hanson.  Roll call all ayes:  Moen,

        Fairchild, Hanson and Jensen. The board went into closed session at 8:18pm for Superintendent Review 

         Code 21.5(1)(a).  Closed session to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by the state or 

         Federal law to be kept confidential. Moen moved to go out of closed session at 9:06 pm  Seconded by Fairchild.

         Roll Call all ayes:  Moen, Fairchild, Hanson and Jensen.  Motion carried.

         16.   Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 9:06 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2024 in Terril.

 

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  Board President, Kevin Jensen                                       Board Secretary, Angie

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

June 17, 2024

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, Shamus Currans,  Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.   Absent: Director Joey Moen. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:35 p.m. in the Industrial Tech Building in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented by Fairchild.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

4. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the May 20, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

5. Bills and Claims- Motion by Currans to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

7. Old Business-

   1. The District Marketing: Update was presented.

   2. CD’s: Bader presented rates for CD’s.  Direction was given by the board for a $250,000 CD for 9 months.

   3. Terril Paving: Motion by Currans to accept the bid from Fuller for the Blacktop project at Terril with including an extra area.  Seconded by Fairchilld.  Motion carried.

8. New Business-

   1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the July 2024 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting July 15, 2024 in Graettinger.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

   2. SU Renewal: Fairchild moved to approve the SU Renewal for 3 years.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

   3. Terril Intercom & Notification System:  Motion by Currans to put in Intercoms and Notification system in the Terril Buildings.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

   4. AD Hoc Committee: Administration, Kevin and Patrick will set a date soon to discuss exit interviews.

   5. FCS Remodel:  Discussion was held on the remodel of the FCS and Textile room.  Direction from the board was given to receive estimates from general contractors and see how much Phillip would be able to do.

        9.    Personnel

9.1 Contracts and Resignations:  Currans moved to approve the following contracts:  Samantha McGrauth-Elementary 

                      Cook, Joanna Buhr- Elementary Custodian, Alex Wadle-MS Math Teacher, Kylie Ness- Elementary Para, Kelsey

                      Dietrich-JH VB coach, Madison Hough- JH girls track and JH girls basketball coach. 

                      Resignations- Tessa Hoffman- JH Volleyball coach and Sara Genzlinger-Elementary Para.  Seconded by Fairchild. 

      Motion carried.

      10.    Administrative Reports

10.1 Lewis presented the Superintendent report

      11.    Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 7:35 pm.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                                  Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril CSD and Ruthven-Ayrshire CSD 

Joint Board Minute 

Monday, February 12, 2024 

 

The Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire Board of Education met in the Superintendent's Office in Ruthven, Iowa. Those  in attendance included: Kevin Jensen,Shamus Currans, Joey Moen via phone, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO/RA Board Secretary Josh Bader, and GT’s Board Secretary Angie Woods. Patrick Fairchild arrived at 5:48 pm. The Ruthven-Ayrshire Board of Education: Darin Malm, Jill Conlon, Heather Ruehle, Rob Allen and Principal Courtney Cook. Absent from GT:  Mat Hanson.  Absent from RA:  Susan Sikora, Stephanie Fay, Amy Loder.

All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

The Joint Board Meeting was called to order by President Jensen at 5:39 p.m. 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  

Currans moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried. 

Academic sharing reports:

Simington presented the Course Enrollment, Scheduling and Activity Participation reports.

TeGrootenhuis presented the Curriculum Overview

Bader presented the Academic Sharing Financials

Current Sharing: 

Currans moved to approve the Academic Sharing and Activity Sharing for the 2024-2030 School year as presented with 60% of half of the Districts cost per pupil.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Board Questions/Comments:

Fairchild would like to work on getting teacher compensation, benefits closer together for GT and RA.

Adjournment

Currans moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:42.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen             Board Secretary, Angie Woods