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.

 

_____________________________________                                    ________________________________________

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.

 

__________________________________                            __________________________________

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.

 

__________________________________                            _______________________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  President  Kevin Jensen

Vice President Patrick Fairchild, Director Joey Moen, Director Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director Mat Hanson. 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- Fairchild moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Welcome Guest- Heidi Borchers, Mitch Girres, Kelsey Dietrich, Phillip Schmitt, Colleen Cook, and Trista Guinn.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Moen to approve the February 17, 2025 Regular Board Minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild 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- Report was given

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the April 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting April 21, 2025 in Terril at 6:00 p.m.   Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried
2. NHS Trip: Motion by Moen to approve the out of state Field trip to Chicago on April 30th, 2025 to May 2nd, 2025 for NHS students.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
3. Wrestling and Fitness Center Construction:  Currans moved to accept the bid from Brennan Construction, contingency of construction registration to be presented to the board  by March 27th at 12:00 pm and completion of the project by October 15, 2025.   Seconded by Moen.   Motion carried.
4. Construction Testing and Inspection:  Currans moved to accept the bid from Certified Testing Services.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
5. Initial Negotiations:  Borchers presented the Education Associations initial Proposal.  Lewis presented the School Board’s initial Proposal.
6. Milk/Bread Bids: Currans moved for approval to send out bids for Milk and Bread.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
7. Board Policies: Fairchild moved to approve the following Board policies with no changes.  100, 101,102,102E1,102E2,103E3,102E4,102E5,102,E6, 102R1, 103, 103$1, 104.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
8. Disposal of Obsolete Garage:  Currans moved to approve taking bids for the garage.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
9. LGRP: Currans moved to approve the contract with the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Program. Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
10. Budget Guarantee Resolution:  Moen moved to approve the FY25-26 Budget Guarantee Resolution.  Seconded by Currans.  Roll call all yes, Moen, Currans, Fairchild and Jensen.  Motion carried.
11. Resolution for Advanced Surplus Levy:  Died for lack of motion.

Personnel- Currans moved to approve the resignation of Chris Oleson-JR High Wrestling Coach and hire of Ava Helmich-part time Special Education Paraprofessional.  Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

 Committee Report- Activity Sharing Committee report was given.

Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.

 Board Secretary Comments -Thank you card will be sent to PACGDC for the $54,150 Certificate awarded. Open Enrollments received for the 2025-2026 school year. GW-10th to Cam online, PW-KG to Okoboji.  JG-8th to CAM was denied by CAM.

 Adjournment: Currans moved to adjourn at 7:53 pm.  Seconded by Farichild. Motion carried.

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

 

BUDGET HEARING

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

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

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

Public Budget Hearing- Public Budget Hearing started at 6:01 p.m. with roll call in: Jensen, Moen, Fairchild, and Hanson. Public Budget Hearing ended at 6:06 p.m. Roll call out:  Jensen, Moen, Fairchild and Hanson.

Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 6:06 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

 

REGULAR BOARD 

Call to Order- President Jensen at 6:07 p.m

Welcome/Patron Comments- DCAP presentation by Petersen. Other guests- Amanda Smith, Phillip Schmitt, Heidi Borchers, Jodi Subbert, Kelsey Dietrich, Leann Dietrich, Brandi Cellan, Barb Jacobson, Rowaida Lair and Katie Eckard.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the March 17, 2025 Regular Board Minutes and March 24, 2025 Public Budget Hearing Minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

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

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials and activity reports.

Old Business-The District Marketing- Report was given by Smith.

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Fairchild to approve the May  2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting May 19, 2025 in Graettinger at 6:00 p.m.   Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried

2. 2025-2026 Budget: Motion by Moen to adopt the 2025-2026 Budget.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

3. Field Trips:  Fairchild moved to approve the out of state field trips for the Preschool and Mr. Olesen class.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

4. Graduation list: Hanson moved to approve the 2024-2025 list of graduates.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

5. Calendar Modification for PD:  Motion by Hanson to approve the Calendar modifications for PD on the 25-26 Calendar.  Seconded by Farichild.  Motion carried.

6. Shared Director of Student Services: Motion by Moen to approve the position of Shared Director of Student Services.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

7. Non-Negotiating Staff Wages: Motion by Hanson to approve the non-negotiating wages for hourly staff and bus drivers.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

Personnel

Resignation: Moen moved to accept the resignation of Todd Hough as a Mentor Teacher.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

 Committee Report- None at this time.

Administrative Reports- Reports were given.

Board Secretary Comments -Lewis shared the Open enrollments:  EO-3rd and NO-4th in from Emmetsburg. DT 9th, JJ 11th, and CM 6th out to Emmetsburg.

Board Comments- Policy in place on cell phone use.

Adjournment: Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:05 pm.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

 

___________________________                                         ______________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen               Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

May 19, 2025

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  President  Kevin Jensen, Vice President Patrick Fairchild, Director Mat Hanson, Director Joey Moen, Director Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. 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- Fairchild moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Welcome Guest- Heidi Borchers, Rowaida Lair, Katie Page, Heather Wrigly, Amanda Mart, Martha Greenwald, Jodie Subbert, Kelsey Dietrich,

Leann Dietrich,Katie Eckard, Angie Sorbo, Brandi Cellan, Mitch Girres and Rebekah Havis.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the April 21, 2025 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 activity reports.

Old Business-The District Marketing- Report was given

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the June 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting June 16, 2025 in Terril at 6:00 p.m.   Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried
2. FY 25-26 Fee Schedule:  Fairchild moved to approve the FY 25-26 Fee Schedule.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
3. Sale of Buses and Mower:  Currans moved to approve the sale of the two 05 Buses and lawn mower.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
4. Title I/ Math interventionist:  Currans moved to hiring a full time Title I/Math interventionist for the elementary.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Personnel-

1. Hires:  Currans moved to approve the hire of Jill Montruil as full time summer custodial.  Seconded by Fairhild.  Motion carried. Hanson moved to approve the hire of Chad Francis as Director of Student Services. To be shared with Ruthven/Ayrshire.  Seconded by Fairchild  Ayes: Moen, Fairchild and Hanson. Nay: Currans  Motion carried
2.  Resignations: Fairchild moved to approve the following resignations.  Lori Olberding -HS English, Jill Mielke -Title I, and

Administrative Reports       

Reports were given by Lewis, Simington and Helmich

Closed Session

         To evaluate the professional competency of an individual(s) whose performance is being considered.

         Closed session per Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i) and (a).  Moen moved to go into closed session at 7:39 p.m.

         Seconded by Currans. Roll call- all ayes Fairchild, Jensen, Moen, Currans and Hanson.  Tape recorder was

         started and discussion was held. At 8:56 p.m. Currans moved to go out of closed session.  Seconded by Moen. 

         Roll call - All ayes: Moen, Currans, Jensen, Fairchild, and Hanson.  Motion carried.

Board Comments

         Fairchild would like to have a board workshop meeting and talk about improvements or how to reinforce

         Policies.  He would also like to talk about re- engagement with the local law enforcement. Having Law 

         enforcement walk the halls of the school.   Jensen congratulated Owen DeMoss on making it to state for 

         Golf, the boys and girls track teams and to the staff for surviving the school year.  Moen agreed.

Board Secretary Comments

          Woods presented open enrollments:  LB -4th and WB -1st to Spirit Lake. MA- 9th to CAM.

Adjournment

          Currans moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

 

________________________________                                   _______________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                  Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

June 16, 2025

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance.  Directors Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, and Joey Moen.  Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, 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 6:00 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 Moen  Motion carried.
4. Guests: Rowaida Lair, Katie Eckard, Cassie Olesen, Chris Olesen, Heather Wrigley, Jenna Anderson, Leann Dietrich and Kelsey Dietrich and Amanda Smith.
5. Board Learning-TLC Professional Development report was given
6. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the May 19, 2025 regular board minutes and June 5, 2025 Board Workshop Notes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
7. Bills and Claims- Motion by Hanson to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
8. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.
9. Old Business-
   1. The District Marketing: Report was given by Amanda Smith.
10. New Business-
    1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Fairchild to approve the July 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m. in Graettinger.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
    2. Petition-  Rowaida Lair, Cassie Olesen and Jenna Anderson shared their concern for class sizes for the upcoming kindergarten and third grade classes.  Size of the physical classroom, teacher/student ratio, and noise.   
    3. Bread/Milk bids:  Moen moved to approve Kemps Milk bid and Martin Bros. Bread bid with a continuing contract for the next 4 years.
    4. Transfer of State Funding: Hanson moved to approve the transfer of State Funding.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
    5. Jester Insurance:  Fairchild motioned to approve the Storm Protection Fund for 1 year at the cost of $18,529 for 12 months coverage.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried
    6. Board Policies:  Motion by Fiarchid to approve the  following board policies- 401.12 Employee Use of Cell Phones, 503.9 and 503.9R1 Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices and table till July’s board meeting policies 300 Role of School District Administration, 303.5 Administrator duties, 502.7 Student Substance Abuse.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
11. Personnel
    1. Hires:  Moen moved to approve the following hires.  Kelsey Dietrich-JH Girls Wrestling Coach, Madison Hough-Varsity Girls Track, Abby Ericsson-2nd grade teacher and Amy Smith- Preschool teacher.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
12. Committee reports- none at this time
13. Administrative reports-Superintendent report was given by Lewis and Elementary Principal/Curriculum report was given by Helmich.
14. Board comments-  The Board discussed having a workshop before the next board meeting to prepare for the new school year.

Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:19.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  President  Kevin Jensen

Vice President Patrick Fairchild, Director Mat Hanson, Director Joey Moen, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director Shamus Currans. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:00 pm. In the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

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

Welcome Guest- Jenn Schnell, Jessica Walker, Phillip Schmitt and Kelsey Dietrich

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Moen to approve the January 20, 2025 Regular Board Minutes,  January 30, 2025 Special Board Minutes and February 5, 2025 Joint Board MInutes.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.

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

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials and activity reports.

Old Business-

The District Marketing- no report.

 New Business-

1. Activity Calendar: Motion by  Hanson to approve the March 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting March 17, 2025 in Graettinger at 6:00 p.m.   Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried

2. Roof replacement:  Fairchild moved to approve the replacement of the roof over the lunchroom in Graettinger by Great Lakes Commercial Roofing.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

3. OE-BH 2nd:  Died due to lack of motion

Personnel- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of Jayde Bergmann as Assistant Volleyball Coach and resignation of Alex Wadle- Middle School Math Teacher.  Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

 Committee Report- None at this time. 

 Board Secretary Comments - Open Enrollments received for the 2025-2026 school year.  RL -7th to Spencer and EV-KG to Okoboji.

 Board Comments- Jensen congratulated the Girls Wrestling team and the girls that went to state, Boys Wrestling team and the ones going to state, Girls and Boys basketball teams and youth wrestling on a great season.

 Adjournment: Fairchild  moved to adjourn at 5:56 pm.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

 

__________________________________________                        _______________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen           Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril CSD

Budget Hearing Minutes

Monday, March 24, 2025

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its Public Budget Hearing with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Director Patrick Fairchild,  Director Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, 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 MS/HS Library in Graettinger Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Public Budget Hearing-The Public Budget hearing was held at 6:01 pm with Proof of timely notification in the paper presented. 

Public in attendance: Matt and Heidi Borchers, Mitch and Brooke Girres and Marty Currans. The Public Budget hearing ended at 6:14 p.m.

Adjournment- Hanson moved to adjourn at 6:18 pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

                        ______________________________________                            _________________________________________

      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.

 

_________________________________                          ________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril CSD

Special Board Minutes

Thursday, April 11, 2025

 

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

 

Call to Order:  President Jensen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Welcome Guest: Jenn Schnell, Heidi Borchers, Mitch Girres, Suzy Koenck, Lauren Josephson, Rebekah Havis, Jessica Walker, Bayla Rau, Jodie Subbert, Jill Mielke, Chris Olesen, Leann Dietrich, Susan Stearns and Kelsey Dietrich.

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

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Schnell spoke on behalf of veteran teachers on current salaries and on future raises.

Approval of GTEA Negotiated Contract: Currans moved to approve the 2025-2026 GTEA Negotiated Contract  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

PERSONNEL

Hires and Resignations:  Hanson moved to approve the following hires:  Aston Gellert - substitute bus driver, Carter Murray - JH Boys Wrestling Coach, Madison Hough - Varsity Girls Track Coach, Todd Hough- JH Girls Track Coach. Resignations: Chris Myers- Varsity Girls Track Coach, and Joanna Buhr-Terril Custodian.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Board Comments:  Jensen thanked everyone for coming.

Adjournment: Fairchild moved to adjourn at 6:56 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

 

______________________________________                                  ________________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen     Board 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.

 

________________________________________                    __________________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen Board Secretary, Angie Woods