Board Minutes 2026.06.15

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Vice President Joey Moen, Director Patrick Fairchild, Director Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis,  SBO Sarah Stillman and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent:  Director Matt Hanson,  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 pm. In the Industrial Tech building in Terril, IA. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum: President Jensen

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

Welcome Guest/Comments: Transportation/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt and members of the Graettinger-Terril communities were present.  Comment was received from Keri Anderson.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Moen to approve the May 18, 2026 Regular Board Minutes, May 27, 2026 Workshop Minutes, June 2, 2026 Joint Board Session Minutes, and June 9, 2026 Joint Board Minutes. Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Bills and Claims: Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports: Stillman presented the financials 

Old Business:

The District Marketing- No report

New Business:

Activity Calendar-Currans moved to approve the July Board Calendar with the next board meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 in Graettinger at 6pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

MIlk/Bread Bids- Fairchild moved to approve the bread bid with Martin Bros. and the  continued contract with Kemps Dairy for milk for the next 3 years.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion passed.

RTU Replacement- Fairchild moved to approve the RTU replacement by Swift Air for $14,120.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Web Filtering and Backup Services- Fairchild moved to approve the web filtering and backup services recommended by Brian Hersom with Graettinger-Terril paying 60 percent and Ruthven-Ayrshire paying 40 percent of total cost.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Personnel:

Hires- Currans moved to approve the hire of Jordan Petersen as part time custodial.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.

Resignations-  Fairchild moved to approve the following resignations:  Megan Dhyrkopp-Librarian, Tyler Hoffman-JH Boys Wrestling Coach, and Lynn Neilson- Assistant Cook.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

None at this time

Administration Reports:

Reports were given

Board Secretary Comments:

Open Enrollments: DV-KG to Spencer, DP-KG to GT, and DP-1st to GT.

Board Comments:

Director Currans inquired about the recent wind damage at the Graettinger building.  Director Fairchild expressed appreciation to all community members and staff who attended the meeting. Fairchild stated that the Board takes concerns and necessary corrections seriously and is committed to addressing these matters responsibly.  Director Moen asked for an update on the district's implementation of anti-bullying measures and inquired about any corrective actions that may be needed. Moen emphasized the importance of addressing rumors and ensuring accurate information is communicated to the community.  Director Kevin thanked the community members for attending the meeting. Board members expressed appreciation and thanks to Sarah for her work.

Adjournment:

Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:12pm. Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried.