Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

July 16, 2024

 

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

 

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

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

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

Welcome Guest:  CMBA representatives Jocelyn Lange and Olivia Anderson and Amanda Smith with The District Marketing.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the June 17, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Currans  Motion carried.

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

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

Old Business-

The District Marketing: Amanda Smith presented

CMBA presented an update on the Wrestling Room project.

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the August 2024 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting August  19, 2024 in Terril.   Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried

2. IASB Proposed 2024 Legislative resolutions: Upon review and discussion Currans moved to support the following Legislative Priorities. AEA’s, Local Accountability,School Funding and Unfunded Mandates.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

3.  Staff Handbook: Currans moved to approve the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

4.  Board Policies:  Currans moved to approve the following policies as presented.  401.13, 502.7, 605.8, 605.8R1, 701.1, 701.2, 701.3, 701.4, 703.1, 703.2,713 and 713R1.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Personnel- Currans moved to approve the following resignation of Megan Dyhrkopp-HS Basketball Cheer and hires of Angela Cook-4th Grade Teacher, Deena Fries- Special Education, and Nikki Brown -Head Volleyball Coach.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried. 

 Committee Report- Athletic Sharing 

 Administrative Reports-  Administration gave their reports.

 Board Secretary Comments -Update on the Summer lunch program and 3 Open Enrollments:  DL-11th to Okoboji, RE-2nd to Spencer and NE -7th to Spencer.

 Board Comments-The board thanked Tara Miller on the summer lunch program.

 Adjournment:  Currans moved to adjourn at 7:19 p.m.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                       Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

August 19, 2024

 

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

 

Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:31 pm. In the Industrial Arts Building in Terril Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

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

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Currans to approve the July 16, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

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

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

Old Business-

The District Marketing update was presented

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Moen to approve the September 2024 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Sept. 16, 2024 in Graettinger.   Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried
2. Parent/Student Handbook: Currans moved to approve the 24-25 Parent/Student Handbook with changes.  Moen seconded.  Motion carried.
3.  Coaches Handbook: Currans moved to approve the 2024-2025 Coaches Handbook with dates and names modified.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
4. Course Offering and Class Schedule was presented by Simington.
5. Hearing Officers:  Currans moved to approve the appointment of Hearing officers.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
6. Bank Plus:  Motion by Currans to approve SBO Josh Bader authorization to open a new Tiered bank account at Bank Plus.  SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods will be authorized to have access to this account Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
7. IASB Convention: Informational
8.  Board Policies:  Currans moved to approve the following policies.  200.4, 206.3, 206.4 ,401.15, 402.3 ,501.3 ,501.9 501.9R1, 501.14, 501.15, 502.6, 505.2, 603.1, 603.12, 607.2, 710.1, 801.3, 803.2, 905.4 and 501.1. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

 Committee Report- None at this time. 

 Administrative Reports-  Administration gave their reports.

 Board Secretary Comments - Open Enrollments received . AJ 9th to GT, WV 11th to Spencer, CB 10th and CR 3rd to Okoboji and EH 6th to ELC.

 Board Comments- Jensen welcomed new staff and veteran staff back and thanked everyone for all that was done this summer.  Currans suggested having someone that knows about weight room equipment come in and give suggestions.  Moen asked whether the counselor that comes in from Seasons will continue to do so this year.

 Adjournment:  Currans moved to adjourn at 6:53 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

October 21, 2024

 

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

 

Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:00 pm. In the Industrial Arts Building in Terril Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

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

Welcome Guest- Phillip Schmitt, Heidi Borchers and Kelsey Dietrich.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the September 6, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

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

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials and FY23 Audit Report

Old Business-

The District Marketing update was presented

Inter-District Transportation- Fairchild moved to approve the Inter-District Transportation Agreement with no changes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Hanson to approve the November 2024 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting November 18, 2024 @ 6:00pm in Graettinger.   Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried
2. CMBA- Hanson motioned to approve CMBA Architects to move forward to put out for bids on the Expansion of the Wrestling and Weight Room Facility. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
3.  Bus Options- Fairchild moved to approve the purchase of the 2026 CE School Bus from Hoglund subject to finance terms.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
4. SBRC Letter for Special Education Deficit- Motion by Fairchild to approve the SBRC Special Education Deficit in the amount of $194,032.32.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
5. Title Applications-  Motion by Fairchild to approve the FY25 Title Application funding.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
6. Bank Depository- Motion by Fairchild to approve the FY25 Bank Depository Resolution.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
7.  Board Policies: Fairchild  moved to approve the following policy, 605.3R.  Seconded by Hanson.Motion carried.
8. PK Field Trip- Hanson moved to approve the out of state field trip to the Center Creek Orchard in Fairmont, MN for the Preschool students.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
9. College & Career Field Trip- Fairchild moved to approve the out of state field trip to AgCo in Jackson, MN. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
10. PACGDC Mini Grants- Patrick Fairchild moved to apply for a Mini Grant from the PACGDC for  Decodable Reader Books  not to exceed $5000. Mat Hanson seconded.  Motion carried.

Personnel- None at this time.

 Committee Report- None at this time. 

 Administrative Reports-  Administration gave their reports.

 Board Secretary Comments - Open Enrollments received.  MA-9th to CAM

 Board Comments- Fairchild would like to extend and invite a representative for the teachers to come to the board meetings to discuss what is going well.  Kevin congratulated the Cross Country, Volleyball and Football teams on their season and Liberty Ellis for her sportsmanship shown at a cross country event.

 Adjournment: Hanson moved to adjourn at 9:04pm.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carrie

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

November 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, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Director Patrick Fairchild arrived at 6:03pm  Absent: MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:00 pm. In the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

Adopt Agenda- 

Welcome Guest- L. Josephson, M. Girres, J. Mielke, K.Dietrich, S. Stearns, M. Dyhrkopp, J. Krieger, O. DeMoss, W. Haffner, C. Cook, E. Schroeder, M. Ottman, K. Kajewski, H. Schnell, W. Wilson, C. Manwarren, J. Larson, L Vanderhoff, A. Squire, A. Rutter, K. Hough, P. Schmitt, and A. Smith.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the October 21, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

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

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials and activity reports.

Old Business-

The District Marketing update was presented by Smith.

FFA Trip Update was given by A. Rutter and L. Vanderhoff.

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the December 2024 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting December 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm in Terril.   Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried
2. The Academic Summary Report was given by Helmich.
3.  Motion by Moen to approve the Board Policy 705.1 with changes.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried 
4. Terril Playground- Helmich updated the board on the quotes that she has received and on fundraising the Elementary has been doing to help fund the playground.
5. Safety Grant-Graettinger-Terril CSD will be using the remaining 2022 ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for relocking old Graettinger School Building.  Recommendation of using Doors to replace the locks.
6. Transportation- Motion by Fairchild to purchase a 2022 twelve passenger van for up to $47,500. Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Personnel- Fairchild moved to approve the resignation of Brad Hansen-Custodian.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

 Committee Report- None at this time. 

 Administrative Reports-  Administration gave their reports.

 Board Secretary Comments - Open Enrollments received.  LP-12th to GT, TE-10th to ELC Alternative School and EH-KG for 25-26 to GT.

 Board Comments-Teachers from Terril Elementary commented that the new hire teachers are awesome, the new curriculum is going really well, it’s a new energy in the building.  They feel very supportive of Mentor Teachers.

 Adjournment: Moen moved to adjourn at 7:43pm.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

Graettinger-Terril CSD

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

December 16, 2024

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Patrick Fairchild, Joey Moen, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich arrived at 6:19pm . Absent: Director Mat Hanson and Director Shamus Currans.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:01 p.m. in the BoardRoom in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Determine a Quorum- Roll Call:  Joey Moen, Patrick Fairchild and Kevin Jensen
3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the Retiring Board Agenda by Moen, Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
4.  Welcome Guests-Megan Dyhrkopp and  Amanda Smith.
5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Moen to approve the November 18, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims for December.  Seconded by Moen.  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” Fairchild moved to adjourn at 6:33 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

New Board Meeting

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

 

1. Call to order: 6:34 pm by Woods, Roll Call: Joey Moen, Patrick Fairchild, Kevin Jensen
2. Annual Meeting Items:
3. Election of President:  Fairchild nominated Jensen as Board President, Moen seconded. Fairchild moved to cease nominations.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.  All ayes. Woods administered the Oath to Jensen.
4. Election of Vice President:  Moen nominated Fairchild as Board Vice-President, Jensen seconded.  Moen moved to cease nominations.  Seconded by Jensen.  Motion carried.  All ayes.  Woods administered the Oath to Fairchild.
5. Regular Meeting Date/Time and Location:  Moen moved to approve regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month,  at  6:00 p.m., alternate between Graettinger and Terril.  Subject to change.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
6. Board Legal Council:  Fairchild moved to maintain our current arrangement with Ahlers and Cooney as Council.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
7. 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 Moen. Motion carried.
8. Board Treasurer:  Fairchild moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mr. Bader. Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried. Woods administered the Oath
9. Board Secretary:  Moen moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mrs. Woods. Fairchild Seconded.  Motion carried.  Oath was taken
10.  NEW BUSINESS
11. Activity Calendar:  Fairchild moved to approve the January 2025 board calendar.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried. 
12. Volunteer Mark Geelan:  Fairchild moved to approve Mark Geelan as a volunteer coach.  Second by Moen.  Motion carried.
13. Playground: Informational
14. At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Modified Supplemental Amount: : Fairchild moved to approve the Modified Supplemental amount of $147,246.  Second by Moen.  Motion carried.
15. SBRC Request: Moen moved to approve the authorization to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $5,478 due to an increase in enrollment from the prior year and  authorization to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $S119,584 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
16. PERSONNEL- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of Tyler Harris as full time custodian.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried. Fairchild moved to accept the resignation of Kim Kerr, paraprofessional.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
17. COMMITTEE REPORT- None at this time.
18. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS-
    1. Mr. Lewis- Superintendent report
    2. Mr. Simington-MS/HS report
    3. Mrs. Helmich- Elementary Principal/Curriculum report
19. BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS
    1. IH- 9th Grade to GT (25-26)
20. BOARD COMMENTS: Discussion on cell phone usage in the classroom.  Jensen wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
21. ADJOURNMENT: Moen moved to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting is Monday, January 20, 2025 in Graettinger.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                   Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril CSD

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

January 20, 2025

 

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

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda was made by Currans, seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
3.  Welcome Guests: Kelsey Dietrich, Bayla Rau, Heidi Borchers, Jodie Subbert, Chris Olesen.  NoBo Presentation was given by Jenebell Walmer and Hannah Studer.
4. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Currans to approve the December 16, 2024 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
5. Bills and Claims- Motion by Hanson to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
6. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials to the board.
7. OLD BUSINESS- Recap of marketing was presented.
8. NEW BUSINESS-
   1. Board Calendar- Currans moved to approve the February 2025 Board calendar.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.  The next board meeting is February 17, 2025 in Terril at 6:00 pm.
   2. FY26 Master Calendar Public Hearing-  Public hearing for the FY26 Master Calendar began at 6:40 pm.  Discussion was held on changes that were made from the prior years calendar. Public Hearing ended at 6:58p.m.  Currans motioned to table FY26 Calendar approval to the next  Board Meeting so they may look into the changes.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
   3. Joint Board Meeting Date- February 5, 2025 in Graettinger at 6:00 p.m.  with an alternate date February 6, 2025.
   4. Sharing Committee Date- March 5th at 6:00 p.m with alternate date March 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm. or 5:30 pm.
9. PERSONNEL
   1. Currens moved to approve the hire of Hannah Clough (para educator) and Shantel Peyton (Volunteer for Musical). Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS-None at this time.
11. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 
    1.  Superintendent Report - Mr. Lewis reported.
    2. MS/HS Principal Report- Mr. Simington reported.
    3. Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director-Mrs Helmich reported.
12. BOARD SECRETARY COMMENT
    1. Open Enrollments: GH 6th to West Bend and KW-KG to ELC.
13. BOARD COMMENTS-
14. CLOSED SESSION: Superintendent review. Currans moved to go into closed session  for Superintendent review  per 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, seconded by Hanson. Roll call all yes, Hanson, Jensen, Moen and Currans. Closed session began at 7:31 p.m.  Moen moved to go out of closed session at 8:06 p.m. Seconded by Currans. Roll call all yes, Hanson, Jensen, Moen and Currans. Motion carried.
15.  Adjournment:  Hanson moved to adjourn at 8:06p.m.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril CSD

Joint Board Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Education met in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.  Those in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Vice President Patrick Fairchild, Ruthven/Ayrshire Board: President Darin Malm, Vice President Jill Conlon, Director Heather Ruehle, Director Stephanie Fay, Director Rob Alklen, Director Amy Loder, Director Susan Sikora, Superintendent Marshal Lewis, Principal Corurtney Cook,SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  Guests:  Principal Jeremy Simington, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich and teacher Rebekah Havis.

 

Due to lack of quorum, President Jensen and Vice President Fairchild attended as guests as the Ruthven/Ayrshire Board conducted their meeting. 

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

 

ACADEMIC SHARING REPORT

Simington and Cook presented the academic sharing report.

Helmich presented the Curriculum Overview

Bader and Lewis presented the Sharing Financials

 

SHARING AGREEMENT

Lewis presented the Academic and Activity Agreements with no changes.

 

COMMENTS

Allen asked about Open Enrollment out.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen Secretary, Angie Woods

GRAETTINGER-TERRIL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Special Board Meeting 

 

The Graettinger-Terril Community School Board of Directors met on Thursday, January 30, 2025 for a special board meeting.    Members in attendance: Kevin Jensen, Matt Hanson, Joey Moen, Patrick Fairchild(via google classroom) Shamus Currans attended at 6:03 p.m. Administration in attendance: Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich and SBO Josh Bader (via google classroom) Board Secretary Angie Woods, Transportation/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt.  

 

All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

President Jensen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Jensen welcomed guest: Heidi Borchers, Rebekah Havis and Jenn Schnell

New Business

Playground:  Currans moved to approve the playground proposal given by Mrs. Helmich.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

FY26 Master Calendar: Hanson moved to approve the FY26 Master Calendar as presented.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

Wrestling/Weight Room Transformer:  Currans moved to approve the purchase of the transformer through the Graettinger Municipal Light Plant.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Adjournment: Moen moved to adjourn  the meeting at 6:29 p.m.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen Board Secretary, Angie Woods