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

 

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

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda with changes by Currans.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Guests: Heidi Borchers

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Currans to approve the February 16, 2026 regular board minutes and February 23, 2026 joint board minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

Bills and Claims- Motion by Currans to approve the Bills and Claims for December 2025.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports-Financials were presented

Old Business-

        None at this time

New Business-

Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the April 2026 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Terril.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

NHS Trip: Due to lack of information, tabled to April’s board meeting.

Roof Replacement: Due to lack of information,tabled to April's board meeting.

Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Agreement: Currans moved to approve the ILGRP Agreement.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

Budget Guarantee Resolution: Currans moved to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.  Resolved that the Board of Directors of Graettinger-Terril CSD, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.  Passed by the Board of Directors of the Graettinger-Terril CSD this 16th day of March 2026.

Excess Limit for Insurance: Tabled due to lack of information.

Education Business Services, LLC:  Hanson moved to approve the agreement with Education Business Services, LLC to help with the transition of a new SBO. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

Personnel

Currans moved to approve the hire of Randi Koehler as AG Teacher. Seconded by Hanson.Motion carried.

Currans moved to approve the following resignations: Kaleb Helmers-Speech Coach, Jena Nissen-Paraprofessional, Anne Sexe-Drama Director, Max Bergo-Industrial Tech teacher, wrestling coach and NHS Advisor, Joy Eldridge-Elementary Special Education teacher. Hanson seconded.  Motion carried. 

Committee Reports- Jensen reported that negotiations have started.

Administrative Reports-Administration reports were given.

Board Secretary Comments-Open enrollments: KH-11th in from Estherville, DV-8th in from Estherville, WP-7th in from Estherville, and NL/BL-2nd graders out to Emmetsburg.

Board Comments-Hanson asked about senior scholarships that are offered to the district.

Adjournment- Currans moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

July 17, 2025

 

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, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington,  Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.   Absent: Director Shamus Currans and Director Joey Moen.  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. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen
3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda as presented by Fairchild.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
4. Guests: Rowaida Lair, Brandi Cellan, Mitch Girres, Rebekah Havis and Phillip Schmitt.
5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the June 16, 2025 regular board minutes and June 10, 2025 Board Workshop Notes.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Hanson to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.
8. Old Business-
   1. Motion by Hanson to continue the contract with The District Marketing.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
9. New Business-
   1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Fairchild to approve the August 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Tuesday, August 19 at 6 p.m. in Terril.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
   2. Legislative  Resolution:  Upon review and discussion Fairchild moved to support the following Legislative Priorities.  Mental Health, Local Accountability & Decision-Making, Supplemental State Aid and Unfunded Mandates.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
   3. Staff Handbook:  Fairchild moved to approve the 25-26 Staff Handbook.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
   4. Student and Parent Handbooks:  Hanson moved to approve the 25-26 Elementary Handbook, 25-26 MS Handbook and the 25-26 HS Handbook.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
   5. Coaches Handbook:  Hanson moved to approve the 25-26 Coaches Handbook.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
   6. Board Policies:  Motion by Fairchild to approve the  following board policies with changes. 300 Role of School District Administration, 303.5 Administrator Duties, 502.7 Substance Abuse, 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity, 401.15 Limitations to Employee References, and 501.9 Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy. Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
10. Personnel
    1. Hires: Hanson moved to approve the following Hires: Tasha Sidles-Para Educator, Samantha McGrauth- Para Educator, Amanda Mart-Paraeducator, and Joy Eldridge Special Education Teacher.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
    2. Resignations:  Fairchild moved to approve the following resignations pending suitable replacement.  Rebekah Havis-Special Education and Angela Cook- 4th Grade teacher.   Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
11. Committee reports- none at this time
12. Administrative reports-Superintendent report was given by Lewis and Elementary Principal/Curriculum report was given by Helmich and MS/HS Principal report was given by Simington.
13. Board Secretary comments:  Informed the board the Hanson and Currans are up for election and will get them the paperwork needed.

Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 7:25PM.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance.  Directors Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Joey Moen and Shamus Currans arrived at 6:26 pm.  Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.   Absent: Director Patrick Fairchild and Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:00 p.m. in the Industrial Tech Building, 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 Moen.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
4. Guests: Rowaida Lair, Katie Eckard and Heidi Borchers.
5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the July 17, 2025 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Moen.  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-None at this time.
9. New Business-
   1. Activity Calendar: Motion by Hanson to approve the September 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Tuesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Graettinger.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
   2. Course Offering and Class Schedule:  Motion by Moen to approve the Course Offering and Class Schedule for the 2025-2026 school year.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
   3. Hearing Officers: Hanson moved to approve the Hearing Officers for 2025-2026 with no changes from last year.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
   4. Board Policy:  Hanson moved to approve the following board policies with changes; 102, 102E1 , 102E2, 102ES3, 102E4, 102E5, 102E6 ,102R1, 206.3, 211, 302.1, 303.2, 104.1, 401.5, 402.3, 501.3, 501.8, 501.9, 501.9R1, 502.10, 502.10E1, 502.10E2, 502.10E3, 503.9, 503.9.$1, 595.5, 506.1, 507.1, 600, 603.1, 603.4, 603.5, 605.1R1, 708, and 901. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
   5. Open Enrollment:  Currans moved to deny IS -3rd grader Open Enrollment for the 25-26 school year due to no good cause and after the deadline.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
10. Personnel
    1. Hires: Moen moved to approve the following Hires: Sara Laidig-assistant cook, Mackenzie Hoffman-Elementary Teacher, Norieta Alcala-HS English teacher, Becky Masters-MS Math teacher, and Kalla Wilson- Associate for MS/HS.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
11. Committee reports- none at this time
12. Administrative reports-Administration reports were given.
13. Board Secretary comments:  Update on summer lunch program and open enrollments MS-3rd to Okoboji, L-5th to Okoboji, AL-9th virtual learning and RV-10th Virtual learning.
14. Board comments: President Jensen wishes all staff a good school year.
15. Adjournment- Currans moved to adjourn at 7:04PM.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

September 16, 2025

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance.  Directors Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, Joey Moen, and Shamus Currans.   Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington,  Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich,Director of Student Services Chad Francis,  SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  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, Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen
3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda by Currans with moving Open Campus. Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
4. Guest- Kate Myers, Heidi Borchers, Leah Ness, Emily Schnell, Colleen Cook, Isabella Anderson.
5. Public Comments- Ryan and Kelly Schultes spoke regarding Preschool rules.
6. Open Campus- Motion by Moen to approve Open Campus for Seniors under the direction of Mr. Simington.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
7. Approval of Minutes- Motion by Hanson to approve the August 19, 2025 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
8. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
9. Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.
10. Old Business-
    1. The District Marketing:  Update was given.

11. New Business-

    1.  Activity Calendar-Fairchild moved to approve the October, 2025 activity calendar with the next board meeting October 20, 2025 in Terril at 6:00 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.
    2. FCS Remodel- Motion by Hanson to move forward with Denison Drywall Architects to produce drawings and schematics for the FCS Remodel.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.  
    3.  FFA National Convention Trip- Fairchild moved to approve the out of state FFA National Convention Trip.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.  
    4. Inter-District Transportation-Due to no information this item is tabled.  
    5. 28E Agreements- Moen moved to approve the 28E Agreements with Ruthven/Ayrshire, the SRO Agreement and Agreement with ILCC Career & College Transition Counselor.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.                                                                                                                                                          

 Personnel    Hire/Resignation- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of Corey Willems-custodian in Terril and resignations of Adrianna Krieger-para educator and Lexi Chase-asst. Softball coach.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Committee Reports-None at this time

Administrative reports- Administration gave their reports.

Board Secretary comments - Open Enrollments: AM-KG to Okoboji, IO-7th to Spencer, AC- 8th to Spencer, NW-10th and WB-3rd to GT and EG-KG to Okoboji.  Nomination papers are due by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025. Board Comments- Would like to have Mr Francis have an update monthly at the board meetings and Encourage the board to work with families.

Adjournment- Currans moved to adjourn at 6:50 PM.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

October 20,2025

 

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

 

Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:00 p.m. in the Industrial Tech Building, Terril Iowa.   The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

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

Guests: Rowaida Lair, Heidi Borchers, Kate Myers and Dennison Dry Wall.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the September 16, 2025 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Bills and Claims- Motion by Hanson to approve the Bills and Claims for October 2025.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

Old Business-

        The District Marketing report was given.

        FCS  Remodel Project: Hanson moved to approve putting out for bid the remodel of the FCS room. The bid should have two

                          alternate options.  Base price plus mini split and base price with roof top unit.  Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

New Business-

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

PACGDC Grant Proposal: Tabled to November 2025 board meeting.

HS Boys Wrestling Volunteers:  Moen moved to approve Nate Howard, Jason Joyce and David Greenwald as volunteers to help with the HS Boys Wrestling.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Bank Depository Resolution: Motion by Hanson to approve the Bank Depository Resolution.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

SBRC Letter for Special Education Deficit: Motion by Moen to approve the SBRC Special Education Deficit in the amount of $561,089.57.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Title One Application:  Motion by Hanson to approve the Title l Basic allocation for $75,175.26, Title llA Supporting Effective Instruction for $8,971.34 and Title lVA Student Support and Academic Enrichment for $10,000.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Board Policies:  Hanson moved to approve the following policies with changes. 208,208.R1, 401.1, 502.,507.5, 708 and 710.1E1. Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.  

Personnel

Hire: Moen moved to approve the hiring of Melissa Petersen for Girls Wrestling Cheer Sponsor. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

Committee reports- none at this time

Administrative reports-Administration reports were given.

Board Secretary comments- School Board election is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, IASB Board Con is November 19th-21st and Open enrollments: SL-KG to Spirit Lake, JJ-TK to Okobojo, KO-6th to Graettinger, and BB-2nd to Emmetsburg.

Board comments- None at this time

Adjournment- Hanson moved to adjourn at 7:53pm.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance.  Board President Kevin Jensen, Director Mat Hanson, Director Joey Moen,Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, Director of Student Services Chad Francis, 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 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Library, Graettinger, 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 Moen.  Motion carried.

Guests: Sheriff King, Kate Myers, Tammy Bisgaard, Megan Dyhrkopp, Heidi Borchers, Mitch Girres and Senior students for their Government Class.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the October 20, 2025 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims for October 2025.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

Old Business: The District Marketing report was given

The School Resource Office presentation was given by Sheriff King.

New Business-

Activity Calendar: Motion by Hanson to approve the December 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. in Terril.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

FCS Bid: Motion by Fairchild to accept Haselhoff bid of the base plus split renovation of the FCS room.\

Documentation for SBRC:  Fairchild moved to approve the SBRC documentation.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Prairie Lakes AEA Board Election:  Hanson moved to approve the vote for board member Susan Brown to represent Director District No. 1 of the Prairie Lakes AEA Education Board of Directors.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

PACGDC Mini Grant: Five Mini Grant Proposals were submitted.  Outdoor Lab, Curtain Wall, OpenSciEd Curriculum, Cozy Cube and Kindhearted Kids.  Patrick Fairchild made a motion to apply for a Mini Grant from the PACGDC for the OpenSciEd Science Curriculum kits with materials for $4904.50. Seconded by Mat Hanson.  Motion carried.

Personnel

Moen motioned to approve following resignations of Corey Willems -custodian, Joan Moyer -paraeducator, Jill Montreuil - busdriver/custodian and hire of Monte Matthews - custodian.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Committee reports- None at this time

Administrative reports-Administration reports were given.

Board Secretary comments- Open Enrollments JG-9th to Emmetsburg Virtual, ES to Emmetsburg, and TA to Emmetsburg Virtual.

Board comments- Jenson congratulated Currans and Hanson on their re-election to the school board and School Counselors Kim Price and Allie Peterson for being recognized by the state as Counselor of the Year.

Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 7:56 pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

 

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Patrick Fairchild,Mat Hanson, Joey Moen, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, Director of Student Services Chad Francis, 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. 

 

Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:03 p.m. in the BoardRoom in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum- Roll Call: Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, Kevin Jensen and Joey Moen.

Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the Retiring Board Agenda by Moen.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

Welcome Guests- Heidi Borchers and Armando Mora

Instructional Support Public Hearing.

The Board of Directors of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District, in the Counties of Palo Alto, Emmet, Clay and Dickinson, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of five (5) years to continue to levy and impose an instructional support tax in an amount (after taking into consideration instructional support state aid) of not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the total of regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment in the budget year, and be authorized annually, in combination, as determined by the Board, to levy an instructional support property tax upon all the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and to impose an instructional support income surtax upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with calendar year 2026, or each year thereafter, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each fiscal year, to be used for any general fund purpose.

Public input was sought with no avail.  Board members held discussion.  The public hearing ended at 6:15pm.

Moen moved to approve the continuation of the Instructional Support Levy for another 5 years commencing with the 2026-27 budget year. Seconded by Farichild.  Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the November 17, 2025 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

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

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials to the board.

Old Business- Amanda Smith from The District Marketing reported.

Adjourned Retiring Board- “Sine Die” Fairchild moved to adjourn at 7:27 p.m.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

 

Organizational Meeting of the Board

Board Secretary Woods called the Organizational meeting to order at 7:32 pm. Roll Call: Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, Kevin Jensen and Joey Moen. Absent Shamus Currans. Director Moen departed the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

Approve Agenda: Fairchild moved to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Annual Meeting Items:

The Oath of office was administered to re-elected Mat Hanson by Secretary Angie Woods

Election of President: Woods called for nominations of Board President. Fairchild nominated Jensen as Board

President, Moen seconded. Fairchild moved to cease nominations.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.  All ayes. 

Woods administered the Oath to Jensen.

Election of Vice President: Fairchild nominated Moen as Board Vice-President, Hanson seconded. Hanson moved

to cease nominations.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.  All ayes.  Woods administered the Oath to Moen.

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 byHanson.  Motion

carried.

Board Legal Council:  Fairchild moved to maintain our current arrangement with Ahlers and Cooney as Council.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

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.

Board Treasurer:  Fairchild moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mr Bader. Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried. Woods administered the Oath.

Board Secretary: Hanson moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mrs. Woods. Moen Seconded.  Motion carried.  Oath was taken.

NEW BUSINESS

Activity Calendar: Moen moved to approve the January 2026 board calendar.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion

carried.  The next Board meeting is January 19, 2026 in Graettinger.

At-Risk/Dropout Prevention: Moen moved to approve the AT-Risk/Drop Out Prevention Plan. Second by Hanson.   Motion carried.

SBRC Request: Fairchild moved to approve the authorisation to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee

for a modified supplemental amount of $1,597 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 $177,533 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count. Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

PERSONNEL: Fairchild moved to approve Jordan Saul as a volunteer wrestling coach.  Seconded by Moen. Motion carried. 

COMMITTEE REPORT- None at this time.

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Reports were given by Administration

BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS

Open Enrollment- LH-KG and HH-2nd- to GT (25-26)

BOARD COMMENTS:  None at this time

ADJOURNMENT: Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:42 pm  Seconded by Hanson.  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.  Board President Kevin Jensen, Director Mat Hanson, Director Joey Moen, Director Shamus Currans, Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Director of Student Services Chad Francis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.   Absent: Elementary Principal/ Curriculum Director Anita Helmich  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

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

Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

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

Guests: Laura Fairchild, Megan Dyhrkopp, Heidi Borchers

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the December 16, 2025 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims for December 2025.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

Old Business-

        The District Marketing report was given.

New Business-

Activity Calendar: Motion by Fairchild to approve the February 2026 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Terril.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

 Board of Education FY 26:  Moen moved to approve the Board of Education Committees and Appointed Officers.  Seconded Fairchild. Motion carried.

FY26 Master Calendar:  Currans moved to approve the FY26 Master Calendar with changes.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion Carried.

Joint Board Meeting: The Board suggested 3 dates in February for the joint board meeting with Ruthven.

Sharing committee Meeting:  The board suggested either March 2nd or 3rd for the sharing committee meeting.

Personnel

Currans moved to approve following resignations of Sara Laidig -Assistant Cook and Kaylee Nissen-Spanish Teacher.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Committee Reports- None at this time

Administrative Reports-Administration reports were given.

Board Secretary Comments- None at this time..

Board Comments- None at this time.

Closed Session:  Currans moved to go into closed session,  Seconded Moen.  Roll call all ayes: Matt Hanson, Patrick

Fairchild, Kevin Jensen, Joey Moen and Shamus Currans. The board went into closed session at 7:54pm 

                  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. The board came out of closed session at 8:45 p.m.

Adjournment- Currans moved to adjourn at 8:45  pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

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

 

Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom 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.

Guests: Heidi Borchers, Mackenzie Hoffman, Jessica Walker, Jodi Subbert, Abigail Ericsson, Lauren Josephson, Mitch Girres and Barb Jacobson.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Moen to approve the January 19, 2026 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

Bills and Claims- Motion by Currans to approve the Bills and Claims for January 2026.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials.

Old Business-

        The District Marketing report was given.

New Business-

Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the March 2026 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Graettinger.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

SPF-Storm Protection Fund: Moen moved to continue with the Storm Protection Fund Insurance.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

SU-Specialty Underwriters: Informational

Initial Negotiations Proposal:  Borchers presented the Education Association initial proposal.  Lewis presented the School  Board’s initial proposal.

AT-Risk/Drop out Prevention: Motion by Currans to approve the request to the School Budget Committee (SBRC) for the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) in the amount of  $150,374 for the 2026-2027 at-Risk/Dropout Plan.  Seconded by Moen. Ayes: 3, Nays:0.  The motion passed by a vote of 3-0.

Board Policies: Currans moved to approve policy 202.2- Oath of Office and 802. 3- Requests for Improvement with changes.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Personnel

Currans moved to approve the hire of Mike Nichols-HS Spanish, change in position for Volleyball coach with Jayde Petersen as Head volleyball Coach and Nikki Brown as Assistant volleyball coach.  Resignations of Tessa Hoffman-Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, Susan Stearns-Paraprofessional and Josh Bader-School Board Official. Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Committee Reports- None at this time

Administrative Reports-Administration reports were given.

Board Secretary Comments- Field trip to Iowa Central Community College and DT-OE to Emmetsburg for 26-27.

Board Comments- Jensen congratulated all winter teams for their success and wished Josh Bader the best of luck.

Adjournment- Currans moved to adjourn at 7:20  pm.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

The Ruthven-Ayrshire and Graettinger-Terril Board of Education met in the Board Room in Ruthven, Iowa. Those  in attendance included: R/A Board of Directors -Jill Conlon, Rob Allen,Amy Loder, Heather Ruehle, Jamie Dodd, Emily Grange and Stephanie Fay. The G/T Board of Directors: Kevin Jensen, Patrick Fairchild, Joey Moen and Shamus Currans.  Administration: Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Anita Helmich,Director of Student Services Chad Francis, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: G/T Director Mat Hanson and R/A Principal Courtney Cook.

All motions were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

1. Call to Order at 6:00 p.m. Conlon - R/A Board President, Jensen - G/T Board President
2. Determine a Quorum-  Both Schools have a Quorum.
3. Adopt Agenda -  Motion by R/A Director Loder to approve the Agenda; second Dodd. Motion carried.    Motion by G/T Director Currans to approve the Agenda; seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
4. Welcome/Patron comments
5. Academic Sharing Reports
   1.  Course Enrollment, Scheduling and Activity Participation - Simington presented.
   2.  Curriculum Overview -Helmich presented.
   3. Academic Sharing Financials - Bader presented.
6. Sharing Agreement FY24-FY30
   1. Academic Sharing: Reviewed with no changes
   2. Activity Sharing: Reviewed with no changes
7. Questions from the Board-None at this time.

Adjournment- Motion by RA Director Loder to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Seconded by RA Director Fay.  Motion carried.  Motion by GT Director Currans to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.  Seconded by GT Director Moen.  Motion carried.

Graettinger-Terril CSD

Budget Hearing Minutes

Monday, March 23, 2026

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its Public Budget Hearing with the following in attendance: Directors:  Kevin Jensen, Director Joey Moen, Director Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Board Secretary Angie Woods and SBO Sarah Stillman.  Absent: Director Patrick Fairchild and Director Shamus Currans. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

 

Call to Order- President Jensen at 6:04  pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Public Budget Hearing-The Public Budget hearing was held at 6:04 pm with Proof of timely notification in the paper presented. 

Public in attendance: Megan Dyhrkopp, Trudy Manwarren, Paulina Chaves, Amanda Mart and Gregory Mart. The Public Budget hearing ended at 6:19 p.m.

Personnel-Hanson moved to approve the resignation of Kalla Wilson-paraeducator and hires of Owen DeMoss-volunteer golf and Nick Josephson-Industrial Tech Teacher.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Education Association-rescheduled 

Board Comments- Moen asked about how many current openings the district has.

Adjournment- Moen moved to adjourn at 6:24 pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

GRAETTINGER-TERRIL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Special Session Board Minutes

April 1, 2026 

 

The Graettinger-Terril Community School Board of Directors met on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for a Special Session board meeting. Members in attendance: Kevin Jensen, Matt Hanson, Joey Moen, Patrick Fairchild. Administration in attendance: Superintendent Marshall Lewis, SBO Sarah Stillman and Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Shamus Currans  

 

All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

President Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approve the agenda: Moen moved to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Guest:  All on-line: GTEA Union Rep. Todd Louwagie, GTEA President Heidi Borchers, Teacher Barb Jacobson and Director of Student Services Chad Francis.

Education Association: Fairchild moved to deny the grievance that was presented.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Adjournment: Moen moved to adjourn  the meeting at 4:49 p.m.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

________________________                    __________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Budget Hearing/Regular Board Minutes

April 20, 2026

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its Budget Hearing and regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President  Kevin Jensen, Director Patrick Fairchild, Director Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis,MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simmington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Sarah Stillman, Board Secretary Angie Woods, Director of Transportation/Maintenance Phillip Schmitt.  Absent: Director Shamus Currans, Director Joey Moen, Director of Student Service Chad Francis.  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-Fairchild moved to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Public Budget Hearing- Public Budget Hearing started at 6:01 p.m. with no public comments.  Discussion was held amongst the board members.   Public Budget Hearing ended at 6:09 p.m. 

Adjournment- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 6:09 p.m.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

 

REGULAR BOARD 

Call to Order- President Jensen at 6:09 p.m

Welcome/Patron Comments- Heidi Borchers, Amanda Smith, Laura Fairchild, Greg Mart, Rowaida Lair, Leann Dietrich and Trista Guinn.

Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the March 16, 2026 Regular Board Minutes, March 23, 2026 Public Budget Hearing Minutes and April 12, 2026 Special Board Session Minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

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

Financial Reports- Report was given

Discussion item-Cleaning Service

Old Business-

The District Marketing- Report was given by Smith.

NHS- Trista Guinn presented for the NHS on a trip to Lead, South Dakota.  Hanson moved to approve the NHS trip.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Roof Replacement- Fairchild moved to approve the quote from Grell to replace roofs on the Terril school building for $23,500.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

Excess Limit for Insurance- Fairchild moved to continue with our current coverage.  Second by Hanson.  Motion carried

New Business-

Activity Calendar: Motion by Fairchild to approve the May 2026 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting May 18, 2026 in Graettinger at 6:00 p.m.   Seconded by Hanson..  Motion carried

2026-2027 Budget: Motion by Hanson to adopt the 2026-2027 Budget.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

Negotiated Agreements FY27-Fairchild moved to approve the negotiated agreement with the Education Association.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Graduation list- Fairchild moved to approve the 2026 Graduation list.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Audit Report- Hanson moved to approve the 2025 Audit Report.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Milk/Bread bid- Fairchild moved to send out for bread bids.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Bank Plus Signer- Fairchild moved to removing Josh Bader as signer at Bank Plus and adding Sarah Stillman as a signer on all accounts and wire transfers.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Field Trips:  Fairchild moved to approve the out of state field trips for the Preschool to the Sioux Falls Zoo. Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.  Hanson moved to approve the Kindergarten class field trip to Wild Compass Environmental Education Center. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Open Enrollment- Hanson moved to deny the following open enrollments due to after deadline.  MM-1st to Okoboji, PB-7th to Spencer, MK-6th to Spencer. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

Personnel

Resignation: Fairchild moved to accept the resignation of Mitch Girres- 5th grade teacher and Kiana Helmers-3rd grade teacher.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried. The board wished them both good luck in their new endeavors.

Hires: Fairchild moved to approve the following hires. Madison Roth-SB Assistant, Mackenzie Hoffman-SB Assistant, Skyler Bonestroo-Head HS Girls Wrestling Coach and Kelsey Anderson-Assistant HS Girls Wrestling Coach. Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

Committee Report- None at this time.

Administrative Reports- Reports were given.

Board Secretary Comments Open enrollments - CD-KG in from Estherville and BM-KG to Spencer.

Board Comments-Fairchild commented on finance.

Adjournment: Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:11 pm.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.