Board Minutes 2026.2.16

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.