_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2021 5:30 PM
Terril - Board Room

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Education held its regular meeting with the following in attendance; Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, Jeremiah DePyper, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal Chris Myers, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, and SBO Alyssa Enderson
Absent: Tonya Feldhacker and Board Secretary Angie Woods. All motions were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

1. Call to Order - President Jensen at 5:31 p.m.
2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen at 5:33 p.m.
3. Adopt Agenda - Motion to adopt agenda with addition of para hiring by Fairchild. Second by
   Hanson. Motion carried.
4. Welcome Visitors and Guests - None
5. Approval of Minutes - Motion by Fairchild to approve July Board Minutes. Second by Hanson.
   Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims- Motion by DePyper to approve August Bills & Claims. Second by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports- Motion by Fairchild to approve Financial Reports. Second by Hanson. Motion carried.
8. Old Business -
        8.1 Bonfire Report- Update was given by Jeremy Simington and Chris Myers.
9. New Business
        9.1 Activity Calendar- Next Board Meeting is September 20th at 5:30 PM in Graettinger HS Library. Motion by Faichild to approve Activity Calendar.
              Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
        9.2 GT/RA Athletic Sharing Agreement- Informational
        9.3 Appoint Hearing Officers FY2021-2022- Motion by Hanson to approve the Hearing Officers for FY22. Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
        9.4 Open Enrollment- Motion by DePyper to approve the Open Enrollments. Second by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
        9.5 Course Offerings and Master Schedule- Motion by Fairchild to approve Course Offerings and the FY22 Master Schedule. Second by Hanson.
               Motion carried.
        9.6 Handbooks- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Staff and Student Handbooks for FY22.  Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
        9.7 Fee Schedule- Motion by DePyper to approve the FY22 Fee schedule. Second by Hanson.  Motion carried.
        9.8 Fund 31 Close out- Motion by Hanson to approve the Closing of Fund 31 on the Accounting Software and at Bank Plus. Second by Fairchild.
              Motion carried.
10. Personnel
         10.1 Resignations- None
         10.2 Contracts- Motion by Fairchild to approve para hire Morgan Bradley. Second by DePyper.  Motion carried.
11. Committee Reports
         11.1  Committee Reports- None
12. Administrative Reports
        12.1 Lewis-Superintendent; Report was shared with the board
         12.2 Simington- MS/HS Principal; Report was shared with the board
         12.3 Myers- Elem Principal; Report was shared with the board
13. Board Secretary Comments- None
14. Board Comments- None
15. Adjourn - Motion by Hanson to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm. Second by DePyper. Motion carried.

    Next Monthly Board Meeting will be held in the Graettinger HS Library on September 20th at 5:30 PM

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2021

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors met in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen at 5:30 a.m. Other members present: Tonya Feldhacker, Patrick Fairchild , Jerimiah DePyper. Administration in attendance: Superintendent (Marshall Lewis , MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington , Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director (Chris Myers and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director (Mat Hanson and SBO (Alyssa Enderson . Guest included: (Marc Benedict, Tessa Meyer, Amanda Smith, Miranda DePyper, Sheila Borchers, Blake Borchers, Ben Borchers, Justin Naig, Macy Alderson, Kate Sorenson, and Mackenzie Hoffman.

All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Jensen welcomed guests.

BonFire report: Amanda Smith presented the BonFire report.

NoBo report: Marc Benedict presented the NoBo report.

Open Campus: Tonya Feldhacker moved to approve open campus for the seniors under Mr. Simingtons supervision. Seconded by Jerimiah DePyper. Motion carried.

Music Boosters: (Patrick Fairchild moved to approve the Nashville & Memphis Trip for the High School Choir and Band. Seconded by Tonya Feldhacker. Motion carried.

FFA-National FFA Convention: Tonya Feldhacker moved to approve the FFA National Convention Trip. Seconded by Jerimiah DePyper. Motion carried.

Bills and Claims: Motion by Patrick Fairchild to approve the September bills and claims. Seconded by Jerimiah DePyper. Motion carried.

Financial Reports: Tonya Feldhaker made a motion to table the financial report due to lack of a presentation. Patrick Fairchid Seconded. Motion carried. A work session will be scheduled.

NEW BUSINESS

Activity calendar: Jerimiah DePyper motioned to approve the October board calendar with moving the October Board Meeting to Sept 20th, 5:30p.m. in Terril. Seconded by Tonya Feldhacker. Motion carried.

Open Enrollment: Patrick Fairchild motioned to deny the following open enrollments as recommended due to not filed in a timely manner: AP-10th to Clayton Ridge, SP-8th to Clayton Ridge and approve the following open enrollments: MH-9th to Emmetsburg, KS-2nd to Emmetsburg, TS-5th to Emmetsburg, and NW-PK in from Estherville. Seconded by Jerimiah DePyper.

PERSONNEL

Hires and resignation: Tonya Feldhacker motioned to approve the following hires and resignation. . April Buss-Elementary SPED Associate ($10.15 HR), Sara Harris- Girls Golf ($4014), and Tessa Meyer-JH Volleyball($2076). Resignation: Jane Brown. Seconded by Jerimiah Depyper. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: None at this time.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

Superintendent: Lewis presented the Superintendent report.

MS/HS Principal: Simington presented the MS/HS report.

Elementary Principal/Curriculum: Myers presented the Elementary Principal and Curriculum reports.

Board Secretary Comments: None at this time
Board Comments:  School Board Convention this year, if anyone is interested please contact Angie Woods.

Adjouned:  Patrick Fairchild made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Seconded by Jerimiah DePyper. Motion carried. Next meeting is Wednesday, Oct 20th 5:30p.m. in Terril.

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Board President, Kevin Jensen                                               Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

GRAETTINGER-TERRIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
WORK SESSION
September 27, 2021

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors met in the Board Room in Graettinger, Iowa. The meeting was
called to order by President Kevin Jensen at 5:30 p.m. Other members in attendances: Patrick Fairchild,
Tonya Feldhacker, Mat Hanson arrived at 5:40pm., Jeremiah DePyper, Superintendent Marshall Lewis,
SBO Alyssa Enderson, and Auditor Murray Stanley(via Google Meet)

There was a Quorum and the agenda was adopted.

AUDITOR-Stanley-Presentation on historical financials and questions.

1. Question regarding FY21

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS-Discussion was held on financials

1. UAB Report FY15-21
2. Budget to Actual Comparison FY21, FY 21
3. General Fund Cash Flow Comparison FY21, FY 20
   
   1. May 2021Budget to Actual
   2. May 2021 General Fund Cash Flow
4. Expense Details FY21, FY20
5. Budget to Actual FY 22
6. Skidsteer and Shoutpoint updates to Board

Adjouned at 7:17pm. By President Jensen

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Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2021 5:30 PM
Terril - Board Room

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Education held its regular meeting with the following in attendance; Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, Jeremiah DePyper,
Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal Chris Myers, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, and SBO Alyssa Enderson(virtually) Absent: Tonya Feldhacker and Board Secretary Angie Woods. All motions were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

1. Call to Order - President Jensen at 5:30 p.m.
2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen at 5:31 p.m.
3. Adopt Agenda - Motion to adopt agenda with no additions or corrections by Fairchild.  Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
4. Welcome Visitors and Guests - None
5. Approval of Minutes - Motion by DePyper to approve September Board Minutes. Second by Hanson. Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve October Bills & Claims. Second by Hanson. Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports- Will be sent out at a later date via email to Board members.
8. Old Business -
        8.1 Bonfire Report- Update was given by Jeremy Simington and Chris Myers.
        8.2 Land Purchase- Motion to Table Purchase and Easement by Fairchild. Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
9. New Business-
        9.1 Activity Calendar- Next Board Meeting is November 15th at 5:30 p.m in Graettinger Board Room. Motion by Hanson to approve Activity Calendar. Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
        9.2 Open Enrollment- None
        9.3 Bank Depository Resolution- Motion by Fairchild to approve the FY22 Bank Depository Resolution. Second by Hanson. Motion carried.
        9.4 SBRC Letter for Special Education Deficit- Motion by Fairchild to approve the SBRC Special Education Deficit in the amount of $210,146.33. Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
        9.5 Board Policy Review- 100, 200, and 300 series- Motion by Fairchild to approve 1st reading of policies with notes. Second by Hanson. Motion carried.
10. Personnel -
         10.1 Resignations- Motion by DePyper to approve resignation of June Nitchals. Second by Hanson. Motion carried.
11. Title Applications- Motion by Fairchild to approve FY22 Title Application funding.  Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
12. Committee Reports- None
13. Administrative Reports
         13.1 Lewis-Superintendent; Report was shared with the board
         13.2 Simington- MS/HS Principal; Report was shared with the board
         13.3 Myers- Elem Principal; Report was shared with the board
14. Board Secretary Comments- None
15. Board Comments- None
16. Adjourn - Motion by Hanson to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm. Second by DePyper. Motion carried. Next Monthly Board Meeting will be held in the Graettinger Board Room on November 15th at 5:30 PM.

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2021

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Education held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Kevin Jensen, Jeremiah DePyper, Tonya Feldhacker, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Chris Myers, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, SBO Alyssa Enderson, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.

Absent Mat Hanson. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. Call to Order- President Jensen at 5:31 p.m.
2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen at 5:31 p.m.
3. Adopt Agenda - Motion to adopt agenda with no addition or correctios by Feldhacker. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
4. Welcome Visitors and Guest: Megan Helmich, Teaner Hoffman, Shamus Currans, Aisha Fehr, David Griffith, Krystal Girres, Kendall Umschied, and Blake Wickman.
        4.1 Graettinger Community Visioning Presentation- DePyper motioned to approve the extension of walkway/bike trail on west side of Evergreen Park pending funding. Seconded by Feldhacker. Motion carried.
5. Approval of Minutes - Motion by Fairchild to approve October Board Minutes. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims - Motion by Fairchild to approve Novembers Bills & Claims.  Seconded by Feldhacker. Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports - Motion by DePyper to approve the October and November financial reports.  Seconded by Feldhacker. Motion carried.
8. Old Business
        8.1 Land Purchase- Motion by Feldhacker to approve the Land Contract Purchase as presented along with Easement. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
        8.2 BonFire Report- Myers presented.
9. New Business
        9.1 Prairie Lakes Ballot- Motion by DePyper to vote for Pat Brown for Director District No. 1 of the Prairie Lakes Area Education Board of Directors. Seconded by Feldhacker. Motion carried.
        9.2 Activity Calendar- Motion by DePyper to approve December's Board Calendar as presented.  Seconded by Farichild. Motion carried.
        9.3 Open Enrollment-None
        9.4 Mini Grant- Tonya Feldhacker made a motion to apply for a mini grant from PACGGC for weights that are urethane bumper plates for the Weight Room at the amount of $4999.15.  Fairchild Seconded. Motion carried.
        9.5 PK Handbook- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Pk Handbook. Seconded by Feldhacker.  Motion carried.
        9.6 Board Policy 100, 200, 300 Series- Motion by Fairchild to approve the 2^nd reading with changes noted. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
        9.7 Scholarships CD's- Motion by Fairchild to cash in the Leona Leonard and Amy Sloniker CD's and give recipients $250 each year staring with Class of 2021 until the money is gone.  Seconded by Feldhacker. Motion carried.
        9.8 District Developed Service Delivery Plan- Motion by Feldhacker to approve the District Developed Service Delivery Plan. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
10. Personnel
         10.1 Resignation-Motion by Fairchild to accept the resignation of Chris Myers (Elementary Principal/shared Curriculum Director) at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried. Congratulations and well wishes were given by the Board.
         10.2 Contracts- Motion by Fairchild to hire the following: Megan Dyhrkopp-Basketball Cheerleading Sponsor ($738), Jennie Rutter-MS/HS Administrative Assistant ($15.50)with benefit package, and Lynn Neilson- Cook at Graettinger.
11. Committee Reports- None
12. Administrative Reports
         12.1 Lewis-Superintendent; Report was shared with the board.
         12.2 Simington-MS/HS Principal; Report was shared with the board
         12.3 Myers-Elementary Principal/Curriculum; Report was shared with the board
13. Board Secretary Comments- None
14. Board comments- None

The Board took a 5-minute recess.

15. Closed Session-Motion by Feldhacker to go into Closed Session for Superintendent Review.  Seconded by Farichild. Roll call all yes, Feldhacker, DePyper, Fairchild, and Jensen. Motion carried. Went into closed session at 8:11 p.m. Motion by Feldhacker to come out of closed session. Seconded by Fairchild. Roll call all yes, Feldhacker, DePyper, Fairchild, and Jensen.  Motion Carried. Out of closed session at 8:51.
16. Adjourn-Motion to adjourn the meeting by Fairchild at 8:52 p.m. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Minutes
December 20, 2021

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Kevin
Jensen, Jeremiah DePyper, Tonya Feldhacker, Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary
Principal/Curriculum Chris Myers, SBO Alyssa Enderson, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent MS/HS
Principal Jeremy Simington. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:30 p.m. in Terri, Iowa.
2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen at 5:30 p.m.
3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the Retiring Board Agenda with moving BonFire to 4.1. New Board Agenda adding Fishing Club to 4.1, Wood River Energy 6.15, and Apptegy App 6.16.
4. Welcome visitors and Guest- Nataley Westergard, Chloe Jones, David Cilliars, Cormick Currans, Dalton Young, Nolan Darr, Kaden McCoy, Amanda Smith, and Marc Benedict.
        4.1. BonFire Report- Smith gave the BonFire report.
5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the November 15, 2021, Board Minutes.  Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims for December. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports- Motion by Hanson to approve the financial reports. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.
8. OLD BUSINESS- None at this time.
9. Adjourned Retiring Board- "Sine Die" Feldhacker moved to adjourn at 6:09 p.m. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

New Board Meeting

1. Call to Order- Board Secretary Angie Woods at 6:10 p.m.
2. Determine a Quorum-Board Secretary Angie Woods at 6:10 p.m.
3. Adopt Agenda
4. Welcome/Patrons Comments- McCoy and Darr presented for the Fishing Club.
5. OLD BUSINESS
        5.1 BonFire-moved to 4.1 retiring board
6. NEW BUSINESS
        6.1  Woods administered the Oath to Shamus Currans.
        6.2  Election of Board President- Hanson nominated Jensen as Board President, Fairchild seconded. DePyper moved to cease nominations. Seconded by Currans. Motion Carried. All ayes. Woods administered the Oath to Jensen.
        6.3  Election of Board Vice President- Fairchild nominated Hanson as Board Vice President, DePyper seconded. Currans moved to cease nominations. Seconded by DePyper. All ayes.  Woods administered the Oath to Hanson.
        6.4  Regular Meeting Date/Time and Location- Motion by Fairchild to approve the third Monday of the Month at 5:30 alternating between Graettinger and Terril. Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
        6.5  Board Legal Counsel- Fairchild moved to continue current arrangement and name Lynch Dallas as GT legal counsel. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried
        6.6  Board Committees- Fairchild moved to approve the following committees: Emmet County Rep.- TBD, Palo Alto County Rep.- Jensen, Dickinson County Rep.- Hanson, Clay County Rep.-TBD, Negotiations- Jensen and Hanson, IASB Delegate- As available, Building and Grounds-Jensen and DePyper, Transportation-Currans and DePyper, Curriculum-Fairchild and Currans, Sharing Liaison- Jensen and Hanson, School Improvement Advisory- Fairchild and Currans, Marketing Committee- Hanson and Fairchild. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
        6.7  Board Treasurer- Fairchild moved to approve Alyssa Enderson as Board Treasurer. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried. Woods administered the oath to Enderson.
        6.8  Board Secretary- Currans moved to approve Angie Woods as Board Secretary. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried. Enderson administered the oath to Woods.
        6.9  Activity Calendar- Fairchild moved to approve the January 2022 Board Calendar as presented. Seconded by DePyper. Motion Carried.
        6.10 Open Enrollment- None at this time.
        6.11 Hire of Principal/Curriculum Director- Lewis will contact Grundmeyer Leadership Services.
        6.12 Modified Supplemental Amount-At-Risk/Dropout Prevention-Motion by Fairchild, seconded by DePyper to approve the following resolution: Graettinger-Terril CSD approves the requests for modified supplemental growth to implement the at-risk and dropout prevention program in the amount of $139,192, or as determined by the Iowa Department of Education following DE audit review, subject to final approval by the School Budget Review Committee. Motion carried.
        6.13 SBRC OE Application-SBRC Application- DePyper moved to approve the SBRC Application $11,9816. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
        6.14 Wood River Energy- The Board took up and considered matters relating to participation in a joint agreement relating to the establishment of local government risk pool. After due consideration and discussion, Director Fairchild introduced the resolution below and moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Director Currans. After due consideration, the President put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named Directors voted; Ayes-Hanson, Fairchild, Currans, and DePyper.  Whereupon the President declared the resolution duly adopted.
        6.15 Apptegy App- DePyper moved to approve partnering with RA with Apptegy App. This will decrease GT's yearly cost by $1100. Seconded with Currans. Motion carried.
7. PERSONNEL
         7.1  Resignation- DePyper moved to approve the following resignations: Carter Murray-Assistant Wrestling Coach and Emily Miller-Para Educator MS/HS. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
        7.2  Contracts- Fairchild moved to approve the following hire; Pam Bailey-MS/HS Para Educator - $10.50 hr. Doug Hoffman-volunteer for JH Asst. Wrestling Coach. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
        9.1  Lewis-Superintendent; Report was shared with the board.
        9.2  Simington-MS/HS; Report was shared by Lewis.
        9.3  Myers-Elementary Principal/Curriculum; Report was shared with the board. Myers will give Condition for Learning Survey Report in January.
10. Board Comments: Jensen congratulated Currans and welcomed him.
11. Adjourn- Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:11 p.m. by DePyper. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
    Next Board Meeting is Monday, January 17^th, 5:30 in Graettinger.

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Minutes
January 17, 2022

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Kevin Jensen, Jeremiah DePyper, Shamus Currans, Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Chris Myers, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, and SBO Alyssa Enderson.. Absent Board Secretary Angie Woods. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:30 p.m. in Graettinger, Iowa.
2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen at 5:30 p.m.
3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda by Fairchild, second by DePyper. Motion carried.
4. Welcome visitors and Guests- Amanda Smith with Bonfire.
        4.1  BonFire Report- Smith gave the BonFire report.
5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by DePyper to approve December minutes. Second by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims- Motion by DePyper to approve bills and claims. Second by Currans. Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports- Motion by Currans to approve financial reports. Second by Fairchild. Motion carried.
8. OLD BUSINESS-
        8.1 Conditions of Learning Survey- Myers presented data for Terril and Graettinger
   Mat Hanson arrived at 6:05 PM.
9. NEW BUSINESS-
        9.1 Activity Calendar- Fairchild moved to approve the February 2022 Board Calendar as presented.  Seconded by DePyper. Motion Carried.
        9.2 Open Enrollment- Motion by Fairchild to approve Open Enrollment to Emmetsburg. Second by DePyper. Motion carried.
        9.3 Master Calendar- Motion by Hanson to approve the 2022-2023 Master Calendar. Second by Currans. Motion carried.
        9.4 Joint Board Meeting- suggested dates were discussed
        9.5 Sharing Meeting- suggested dates were discussed
        9.6 Graettinger Elevator/Lift Replacement- Motion by DePyper to approve the replacement of the elevator lift. Second by Currans. Motion carried.
        9.7 400 Board Series- Motion by Currans to approve the 1st reading of 400 Board Policy series.  Second by Fairchild. Motion carried.
10. Personnel- Motion by DePyper to approve JH Baseball and Head Volleyball/Assistant Softball resignations. Second by Hanson. Motion carried.
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13. Lewis-Superintendent; Report was shared with the board.
14. Simington-MS/HS; Report was shared by Lewis.
15. Myers-Elementary Principal/Curriculum; Report was shared with the board
16. Board Comments: None
17. Adjourn- Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:22 p.m by Fairchild. Second by Currans. Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Minutes
February 21, 2022

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  Kevin Jensen, Jeremiah DePyper, Mat Hanson, Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Chris Myers, MS/HS Principal, Jeremy Simington, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  Absent SBO Alyssa Enderson.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1.  Call to Order- President Jensen at 5:30 p.m. in Terril, Iowa
2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen at 5:30 p.m.
3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the agenda by DePyper, seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
4. Welcome/Patron
5. Approval of Minutes- Motion by Fairchild to approve the January 17, 2022 minutes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Hanson to approve the Bills and Claims for January, seconded by DePyper.  Motion Carried.
7. Financial Reports- Financial were reviewed by the Board.
   7.11  GT Activity Clean up- Motion by DePyper to approve the GT activity accounts, seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
8. OLD BUSINESS
   8.11  BonFire Marketing Report- Myers and Simington presented the BonFire report.
9. NEW BUSINESS
   9.11  Activity Calendar-Motion by Fairchild to approve the March 2022 Board Calendar, seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
   9.12  Open Enrollment- Fairchild moved to approve the following Open Enrollments:  KS-5^th, KS-5^th to Estherville, RV-1^st and BV-3^rd Okoboji, and JG-KG to GT.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.
   9.13  Master Calendar- Public Hearing opened at 6:30 and closed at 6:33. Currans moved to approve the 2022-2023 Master Calendar, seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.
   9.14  Summer Lunch Program- Fairchild moved to approve the continuation of the summer lunch program, seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.
   9.15  Summer Projects- Board discussed ideas for summer projects.
   9.16  Sealed bids- Currans moved to approve the sealed bid of $1202 for the 2001 International Bus, seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
   9.17  Elementary Principal Hire- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of Michelle TeGrootenhuis ($78,000) for the Elementary Principal with contract to start July 1, 2022.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.
   9.18  Board Policy Review- Fairchild moved to approve the 2^nd reading of the 400 board policy series.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.  Fairchild moved to approve the 1^st reading of the 900 board policy series, seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.
10. PERSONNEL
    10.11  Resignations- DePyper moved to approve the following resignations:  Cody Petersen(custodian), Joan Clark (Para), Ashley DeMoss(Human Resources), Laura Fairchild(Library Associate), and Malissa Jeffrey(Science Teacher).  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.
11. COMMITTEE REPORT- Jensen shared what was discussed at the sharing committee meeting.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT-
    12.11  Lewis- Superintendent-No report
    12.12  Simington-MS/HS Principal- Report was shared with the board.
    12.13  Myers-Elementary Principal/Curriculum-Report was shared with the board.
13. BOARD COMMENTS- Board asked if we have cameras in all our school busses.
14. CLOSED SESSION-Superintendent review.  Currans moved to go into closed session at 8:22 p.m. 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, Currans, DePyper, Jensen, Fairchild, and Hanson.  Motion carried.

Fairchild moved to go out of closed session at 8:40 p.m.  Seconded by Currans.  Roll call all yes, Currans, DePyper, Jensen, Fairchild, and Hanson.  Motion carried.

15. Adjoin- Motion by Fairchild and seconded by Currans to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.  Motion carried.

Joint Board meeting Monday, March 7^th at 6:00 p.m. in Ruthven.

Regular Board meeting is Monday, March 21^st at 5:30 in Graettinger.

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

 

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:32 p.m. in MS/HS Library, Graettinger, Iowa. 2. Determine a Quorum-President Jensen at 5:32 p.m.

3. Adopt the Agenda- Currans motioned to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried

4. Welcome/Patrons- Cheryl Harris, Sara Harris, Marc Benedict, Schnurr & Co. and BonFire  Marketing

5. Approval of Minutes- Fairchild moved to approve the February 21, 2022 Regular Board Minutes  and the March 7, 2022 Joint Board Minutes. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried. 6. Bills and Claims- Currans moved to approve the Bills and Claims. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion  carried

7. Financial Reports- Financials were reviewed by the Board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. BonFire Marketing- The BonFire report was given.

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Audit Report- Fairchild moved to approve the Audit report as presented. Seconded by  Currans. Motion carried

b. Activity Calendar-Currans moved to approve the April Activity calendar with adding  Budget Public Hearing to April 13^th. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

c. Open Enrollment- Currans moved to approve the following open enrollments: CN-KG and LA-11^th to ELC. CP-1^st, NP 6^th, and FP 8^th to Spencer.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion  carried.

d. Graettinger-Terril Education Association- Benedict presented the initial proposal. e. Graettinger-Terril Board of Education- Presented initial proposal.

f. AEA Purchasing Agreement- Currans moved to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

g. MS/HS Interventionist- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of a MS/HS Interventionist.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

h. Summer Projects- Informational

10. PERSONNEL

a. Resignations- Fairchild moved to accept the following resignations with no additional  stipulations. Tommy Scott-Custodian, Debbie Edwards-Custodian, Gary Edwards Maintenance Director, Maggie Theesfeld-Para, Ginny Hellyer-Para, Bill Girres

Transportation Director. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

11. COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

a. Lewis- Presented the Superintendent report

b. Simington- Presented the MS/HS report

c. Myers- Presented the Elementary/Curriculum report

13. BOARD COMMENTS-None at this time

14. ADJOURN- Currans moved to adjourn at 8:29 p.m. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.  Friday, March 25^th @ 7:30 a.m. Budget Meeting in Terril in the Terril Administration Office.  Wednesday, April 13^th @ 5:30 p.m. Budget Public Hearing in Graettinger. Next Regular Board  Meeting is Monday, April 18^th in Terril.

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Minutes
April 18, 2022

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting. The following were in attendance: Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary  Principal/Curriculum Chris Myers, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Shamus Currans. Jeremiah DePyper  came at 5:50 p.m. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. Call to Order- President Jensen at 5:36 p.m. in the Tech building, Terril, Iowa.

2. Determine a Quorum-President Jensen at 5:36 p.m.

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

4. Welcome/Patrons-Heidi Borchers

5. Approval of Minutes- Fairchild moved to approve the March 21,2022 Regular minutes and March 25,2022  Special Meeting minutes. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims-Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried. 7. Financial Reports- Moved to May

8. OLD BUSINESS

a. BonFire Marketing- Myers and Simington gave the report.

9. NEW BUSINESS

a. Activity Calendar-DePyper moved to approve the May Activity Calendar with adding State Track on May 26, 27, and 28^th. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

b. Open Enrollment- Fairchild moved to approve the following open enrollments: TB-10^th to Okoboji, BR-6^th to Spencer, and KB-KG to Spencer. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

c. Summer Projects- Informational

d. Graduating Class 2022- Fairchild moved to approve the graduating class of 2022 pending completion of credits excluding Spanish for this year due to not being offered. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

e. Milk/Bread Bids- Hanson moved to approve Martin Bros.-bread bid and Kemp-milk bid. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

f. Overload Pay-Fairchild moved to approve a one-time payment of $500 for hourly and $1000 for Certified staff that worked from Oct. 1st through May 1^st. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

10. PERSONNEL

a. Resignation/Hires- Fairchild moved to approve the following resignations: HS English-Kristine Christianson, HS Football-Chris Olesen. Hires: Para-Joan Clark, Asst. HS VB-Chris Olesen, and Asst.  HS SB- Kristi Larson. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

11. COMMITTEE REPORTS- none

12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

a. Lewis-Presented the Superintendent report.

b. Simington- Presented the MS/HS report.

c. Myers- Presented the Elementary Principal report.

13. Board Comments-Discussion on hourly wages. Jensen thanked everyone for pulling together and making things work.

14. Adjourned- Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:08p.m. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Minutes
May 16, 2022

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

1. Call to Order- President Jensen at 5:30 p.m. in the MS/HS in Graettinger, Iowa.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen 

3. Adopt the Agenda- Hanson moved to adopt the agenda with moving BonFire presentation before bills and  claims and The Districts presentations after bills and claims. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

4. Welcome Patrons- Teacher -Heidi Borchers, BonFire- Jeremy Morrison, and The District- Amanda Smith.

5. Approval of Minutes- Hanson moved to approve the April 13,2022 Budget minutes and the April 18^th, 2022, Regular Minutes. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

6. BonFire Proposal- Morrison presented

7. Bills and Claims- Hanson moved to approve the bills and claims as presented. Seconded by Currans. Motion  carried.

8. The District Proposal- Smith presented.

9. Financial Reports- Lewis presented

NEW BUSINESS

10. Activity Calendar- Currans moved to approve the June board calendar. Seconded by Hanson. Motion  carried.

11. Open Enrollments- Hanson moved to approve the following OE’s, SB-7^th to Okoboji, AM-KG to Okoboji, JW 12^th to CAM CSD, and deny MP-10^th to Spencer. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

12. Administration/Non-Certified Wage increase- Hanson moved to approve the wage increases for  Administration and noncertified as presented by Lewis. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried. 13. FEE Schedule- Hanson moved to approve the 2022-2023 fee schedule. Seconded by Currans. Motion  carried.

14. Board Policy 900 Series, 2^nd reading- Currans moved to approve the 2^nd reading of the 900 Board Policy  Series. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL

15. Resignations- Hanson moved to approve the following resignations: Pam Bailey-MS/HS Associate and Joan  Clark-MS/HS Associate. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

16. Hires- Hanson moved to approve the following hires: Phillip Schmitt-Progressive Transportation Director/Maintenance Director, Erin Dirks-MS Interventionist, Lori Olberding- HS English, and Heidi Yackle Custodial. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

17. Lewis- Presented the Superintendent report.

18. Simington- Presented the MS/HS report.

19. Myers- Presented the Elementary Principal/Curriculum report.

20. Board Comments- Jensen- Congratulations to our Graduates and the Track Teams.

21. Adjouned- Hanson moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 20^th in Terril.

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________                     
Kevin Jensen, Board President                                        Angie Woods, Board Secretary

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

August 16, 2022

 

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

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen at 5:30 p.m. in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen
3. Adopt Agenda: Fairchild moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.
4. Welcome Patrons:  Jensen welcomed Mrs Te Grootenhuis.
5. Approval of Minutes: Hanson moved to approve the  July 16, 2022 board meeting minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the bills and claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports: Conlon reported no financial report due to cleaning up VISTA.
8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 Marketing:  The District Report was presented.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1  Activity Calendar:  DePyper moved to approve the activity calendar by moving the September board meeting to Tuesday, September 20th.  Second by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.2  Open Enrollment:  The board reviewed the following Open enrollments:  AE-11th to CAM, MP-10th,BR 6th, KB-KK to Spencer, LC-7th, NC-7th to Spirit Lake, and JP-7th, JP-6th, JW-1st, JI-3rd to GT.

9.3  Handbooks:  Fairchild moved to approve the Staff Handbook and Student Handbook for 22-23.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.4  Legislative Priorities: Motion by Fairchild to approve number 6. Achievement Gap from Loss of In Person Instruction, 8. Mental Health, 16. Teacher Recruitment and Licensure, 19. School Funding Policy, and 32. Sharing and Reorganization.  Seconded by Hanson.   Motion carried.

9.5 Delegates:  Fairchild moved to decline the September 13 Special Session and approve delegates to the November 16th  IASB Annual Convention. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.6 Bank Plus:  Fairchild moved to approve removing Steve Rolfeson from the Bank Plus  Signature card and adding Chris Conlon, Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, and Angie Woods.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.7 Appoint Hearing Officers:  Hanson moved to approve the following hearing officers for 2022-2023: Discrimination, Affirmative Action, Multicultral/Non-Sexist, 504,Title IX, Hot Lunch Hearing, Fees Hearing- Superintendent and/or Principal.  Hot Lunch Screening- Board Secretary,

Level 1 Employee Abuse- Guidance Counselor, Level 1 Employee Abuse Alternate- Superintendent, Level 2 Employee Abuse - Palo Alto/Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department,

Grievance Hearing Officer-Level 1 Principal, Level 2 Superintendent, Homeless Liaison - Guidance Counselor, Equity coordinator- Guidance Counselor.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

10. PERSONNEL

10.1  Resignation:  Fairchild moved to approve the resignation of Michael Jensen as Assistant Wrestling Coach.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

10.2  Hires:  DePyper moved to approve the following Contracts, Todd Hough TLC Mentor ($6,000), Kate Myers TLC Mentor ($6,000) and Alexa Springer Para ($11.40).  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

11. COMMITTEE REPORTS- No report given
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

12.1 Marshall Lewis- Superintendent, Jeremy Simington- MS/HS Principal, and Michelle TeGrootenhuis- Elementary Principal/ Curriculum presented their reports.

13. BOARD COMMENTS:  Jensen welcomed Mrs. TG and wanted to welcome back all staff and say “Good luck” and “Thank you for all you do”
14. ADJOURN: Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________________             _____________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                       Board Secretary, Angie Woods

            

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

September 20, 2022

 

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

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen at 5:30 in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.  The pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum: President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: Currans motioned to approve the agenda with changes. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

4. Welcome Patron/Guest: Jessica Day, John Pluth, Angie and Nick Olson, Matt and Heather Wrigley.  High School students: Hailey Ebel, Myla Murphy, Sophie Petersen, McKenzie DeMoss, Elizabeth Palsrok, Alissa Palsrok, Adri Krieger, Andrew Kral, Ally Hanson, Ben Borchers, Blake Borchers, Camilla Hall, Madigan Fredericksen, and Aiden Cillers. 

5. Approval of Minutes:  Fairchild moved to approve the August 16, 2022 Board Minutes. Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the bills and claims as presented.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Conlon presented the financial report to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

        8.1  The District Marketing Report: Amanda Smith presented.

     9. NEW BUSINESS

        9.1  Activity Calendar:  Fairchild moved to approve the October Board Calendar with moving the October 

               Board meeting to Tuesday, October 18 at 5:00pm in Graettinger.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

       9.2  Open Campus:  Ben Borchers and Hailey Ebel spoke on behalf of the seniors on why they should have Open campus.  Currans moved to approve an open campus for seniors under Simingtons supervision. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.     

        9.3  Inter-District Travel Agreement:  Discussion was held on the agreement with ELC.  Currans moved to have a 2 mile agreement with Estherville               effective immediately. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

       9.4  FFA-National FFA Convention:  Ben and Blake Borchers presented the FFA National Convention October 26,27 and 28.  They will be raising the money by fundraising.  Hanson moved to approve the FFA trip.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

       9.5  Ford Freestar Van:  Currans motion to approve getting rid of the Ford Freestar Van by seeing if Iowa Lakes could use it, checking with Bergo to see if he would be interested for class, then having a sealed bid if they are not interested.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       9.6  Board Policy 700 series:  Fairchild moved to approve the 2nd reading of the 700 series.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.  

    10.    HIRES/RESIGNATIONS

       10.1 Resignation: DePyper moved to accept the resignation of Amanda Kinney (para) and Sara Harris (Jr. High Softball)  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

       10.2 Hires:  DePyper moved to approve the following hires.  Brand Hansen- Pt Custodial ($12/hr), David Jones- Pt Custodial ($12/hr), Joan Clark-Para ($11.32/hr) Max Bergo-Assistant Boys/Girls Wrestling Coach, and Tyler Hoffman-Jr High Wrestling Coach.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

     11.    COMMITTEE REPORTS- NONE AT THIS TIME.

     12.    ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports

     13.    Board Secretary comments: Open enrollments were presented.

     14.    Board comments: Jensen thanked administration for a smooth 1st month of school.

     15.    Adjourn:  DePyper moved to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m. in Graettinger.

 

__________________________________                                      _____________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                      Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

October 18, 2022

 

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

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen at 5:06 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum: President Jensen

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

4. Welcome Patrons/Guest:  Patrick Fiddler

5. Approval of Minutes: Fairchild moved to approve the September 20, 2022 Board Minutes.  Second by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the bills and claims as presented.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Conlon reported no Financial report this month due to working with the auditors.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1  Marketing:  The District Marketing Report was presented.

      9. NEW BUSINESS

            9.1  Activity Calendar:  Fairchild moved to approve the November Activity Calendar by moving November's Regular Board Meeting to Tuesday, November 22nd in Terril at 5:30pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

            9.2 SBRC Letter for Special Education Deficit:  Motion by Hanson to approve the SBRC Special Education Deficit in the amount of $281,957.66. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.3  Title One Application:  Motion by Fairchild to approve the FY23 Title One Application funding.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.4  Bank Depository:  Motion by Hanson to approve the FY23 Bank Depository Resolution.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried

     10.  PERSONNEL

            10.1  Resignation:  Hanson moved to accept the resignation of Heather Loomis (Para).  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

     11.  COMMITTEE REPORTS:  None at this time

     12.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports.

     13.  Board Comments:  Discussion was held on the activity ticket process. The board would like to see staff put in for the mini grant from the PACGGC.

     14.  Board Secretary Comments:  Open Enrollments were presented.

     15.  Adjourned:  Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:23pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.  

 

The next meeting will be held in the Terril Tech Building, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 5:30pm  

 

________________________________                                   ______________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                  Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril CSD

Regular Board Minutes

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors met in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa with the following members in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Vice President Mat Hanson, Director Jeremiah DePyper, and Director Patrick Fairchild.  Administration in attendance:  Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Chris Conlon and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  Absent: Director Shamus Currans.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.   

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen at 5:30 pm.  The  Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen
3. Adopt the Agenda:  Fairchild moved to approve the agenda with moving the NoBo presentation.  Second by DePyper.  Motion carried.
4. Welcome/Patrons Comments:  Cheryl Harris, Ashley Dreeszen, Sara Harris, Marc Benedict, Kylie Ness, Aiden Egertson, Jordan Saul and Elizabeth Palsrok.
5. Approval of Minutes:  Fairchild moved to approve the October 18th, 2022 Regular Board Minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
6. Bills and Claims:  Hanson moved to approve the October bills and claims as presented.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.
7. Financial Reports:  Conlon presented the financial report.
8. OLD BUSINESS

                8.1   The District Marketing report was presented.

                8.2    No Boundaries presented on the Frisbee Golf Course project.

9. NEW BUSINESS

                  9.1  Election of Board President:   Lewis conducted an election amongst the members for Board President, maintaining board policy  206.2.  Nomination was made by Hanson for Kevin Jensen to serve as Board President. Seconded by Fairchild. DePyper motioned to cease and desist with the motion of nominating Kevin Jensen as Board President. Seconded by Fairchild. All voted yes. Woods administered the Oath to Jensen.

9.2 Election of Board Vice President:  Jensen conducted an election amongst the members for Board Vice President, maintaining board policy 206.2   Nomination was made by Fairchild for Mat Hanson to serve as Board Vice President.  Seconded by DePyper   DePyper motioned to cease and desist with the motion of nominating Mat Hanson as Board Vice President. Seconded by Fairchild. All voted yes. Woods administered the Oath to Hanson.

9.3 Regular Meeting Date/Time and Location Policy 210.2:  Fairchild moved to approve the 3^rd Monday of the Month at 5:30 with alternating between Graettinger and Terril with subject to change for Regular Board meetings.  Seconded by DePyper. . Motion carried.

9.4 Board Legal Counsel Policy 207: DePyper moved to approve Lynch Dallas  as school legal counsel.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.5 Board Committees: Fairchild moved to approve the following committees:  Emmet County Rep-TBD, Palo Alto County Rep. Jensen, Dickenson County Rep. Fairchild, Clay County Rep. TBD, Negotiations- Jensen and Hanson, IASB Delegate- as available, Building and Grounds- Jensen and DePyper, Transportations- Currans and DePyper, Curriculum-Currans and Fairchild, Sharing Liaison- Hanson and Jensen, School Improvement Advisory Committee- Currans and Fairchild, Marketing Committee- Hanson and Fairchild.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.6  Appoint Board Treasurer: Fairchild moved to appoint Chris Conlon as Board Treasurer, maintaining policy 206.3. Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.   Woods administered the oath.

9.7  Appoint Board Secretary: Fairchild moved to appoint Angie Woods as Board Secretary, maintaining policy 206.3. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried. Conlon administered the oath.

                9.8  Activity Calendar: Fairchild moved to approve the December 2022 Board Calendar.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

                9.9  Board Policy - 600 Series: Fairchild moved to approve the 1st reading of the 600 Series of Board Policies.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

                9.10 GT Director Redistricting Resolution:  Fairchild moved to approve the Director Redistricting Resolution with no changes.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

                9.11  Mini Grant:  Patrick Fairchild made a motion to apply for a Mini Grant from PACGGC for the purchase of dumbbells for the weight room for $4992.   Jeremiah DePyper seconded.  Motion carried.

                9.12  Early Retirement Proposal:  DePyper moved to approve the Early Retirement Proposal for employees with 20 years of service as presented by Lewis. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

10. PERSONNEL

10.1  Resignation/Hire:  Hanson moved to accept the resignation of Amanda Kinney (para) and Hire of Doug Hoffman as HS Asst. Wrestling Coach.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

11.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

                  11.1 The Administration gave their reports.

12.  Board Secretary Comments: Gratitude letter from ILCC for the donation of the 2004 Ford Van.
13. Adjournment:  Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 19th in Graettinger at 5:30 p.m.

 

 

________________________________________                    ________________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                       Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

December 19, 2022

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: President Kevin Jensen, Vice-President Mat Hanson, Director Patrick Fairchild, Director Shamus Currans, Director Jeremiah DePyper,Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, Financials Chris Conlon, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen at 5:32 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum: President Jensen

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

4. Welcome Patrons/Guests:  Eric Heinrich, Drew Schnell, Max Hough, Kolton Kluever and Kory Hough.

5. Approval of Minutes: Fairchild moved to approve the November 22, 2022 Board Minutes.  Second by DyPyper.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the bills and claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Conlon will email the Board with Financials.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1  Marketing:  The District Marketing Report was presented.

       9. NEW BUSINESS

             9.1  Activity Calendar:  Fairchild moved to approve the January 2023 Activity Calendar.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

             9.2 Modified Supplemental Amount-At-Risk/Dropout Prevention-Motion by Hanson, seconded by Currans to approve the following resolution: Graettinger-Terril CSD approves the requests for modified supplemental growth to implement the at-risk and dropout prevention program in the amount of $140,106 or as determined by the Iowa Department of Education following DE audit review, subject to final approval by the School Budget Review Committee. Motion carried.

              9.3  SBRC Application- Open Enrollment Out Not on Prior Year’s Headcount.  Motion by Hanson to approve the SBRC Application for the District’s administration to authorize to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $122,859 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the certified enrollment count.  Seconded by DePyper. Ayes 5, Nays 0.  The motion to approve the SBRC request passes by a vote of 5-0.

9.4  Board Policy 600 Series- DePyper moved to approve the 2nd reading of the 600 Series of Board Policies.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

              9.5  Board Policy 507.9 Wellness Policy- Fairchild moved to approve Board Policy 507.9 with waiving the 1st reading.  Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

        10.  PERSONNEL

10.1  Hires:  Currans moved to approve the following hires:  Heidi Heinrichs-Girls JH Basketball Coach, Maisey Frerichs-Elementary Para ($11.40hr), and Josh Bader-School Board Official.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

        11.  COMMITTEE REPORTS-None at this time.

        12.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS-Administration gave their reports.

        13.  BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS- Woods shared with the board 3 open enrollments all into GT AH-PK, SS-9th and HW-8th and a Thank you card from NoBoundaries.

        14.  BOARD COMMENTS- Jensen wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

         Adjourn:  Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.  

The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2023.

  

_________________________________                              ________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                 Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

January 16, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Vice President Mat Hanson, Directors Shamus Currans, Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, and Board Secretary Angie Woods.  Director Jeremiah DePyper arrived at 5:43 pm.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen at 5:31pm in the tech building in Terril, Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum: President Jensen

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

4. Welcome Patrons Comments

5. Approval of Minutes:  Fairchild moved to approve the December 19, 2022 regular board meeting minutes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims:  Currans moved to approve the bills and claims as presented.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

7. FInancial report:  No report

8. OLD BUSINESS

            8.1 The District Marketing:  The District Marketing Report was presented.

9. NEW BUSINESS

            9.1  Activity Calendar:  Currans moved to approve the February 2023 Activity Calendar.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.2  Master Calendar 2023-2024:  Presented for review.

9.3  Joint Board Meeting:  Currans motioned to set the Joint Board Meeting for March 6th, 2023 at 6pm in Graettinger.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.4  Sharing Committee Meeting:  DePyper moved to set the Sharing Committee Meeting for February 27, 2023 at 6pm in Ruthven.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

9.5  8th Grade GTRA Proposal:  Currans moved to approve the 8th Grade proposal.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

10. PERSONNEL

10.1  Hires/Resignations:  Currans moved to approve the following retirement/ resignations.  Rebecca Masters to retire 2024, Marc Benedict to retire May 2023, Cheryl Harris to retire May 2023, Diane Benjamin to retire 2024 and para Alexa Springer.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       11.   COMMITTEE REPORTS- No report

       12.   Administration gave their reports.

       13.   Board Secretary- No report

       14.   Board Comments

               Adjournment:  Currans moved to adjourn at 7:08 pm.  Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried. The next Board meeting will be Monday, February 20th in Graettinger.

         

 

___________________________________                        ________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                            Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

February 20, 2023

 

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

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen at 5:31pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda:  DePyper moved to adopt the agenda with changes.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

4. Welcome Patrons: Amy Sikora, Marc Benedict, Anne Sexe, Zach Witherspoon, Sara Harris.

5. Approval of Minutes:  Fairchild moved to approve the January 16, 2023 Board Minutes. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the January Bills and Claims.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried. 

7. Financial Report:  Bader presented the financial report.

8. OLD BUSINESS

         8.1  The District Marketing Report- Simington reported for Smith.

9. NEW BUSINESS

         9.1 Activity Calendar:  Hanson moved to approve the March 2023 Activity Calendar.   Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

        9.2  Master Calendar:  Public hearing for the 2023-2024 school year opened at 6:19pm and closed at 6:23pm with no comments.  Fairchild moved to         approve the 2023-2024 Master calendar.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

        9.3 Band Trip:  Mr Witherspoon and Mrs Sexe presented the board with the Band trip to Florida on March 13, 2023.  Fairchild moved to approve the out-of-state trip.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

        9.4 Initial Negotiation Presentation: Benedict and Harris presented the Education Association Initial Proposal 2023-2024 Contract.

        9.5 Initial Negotiations Presentation:  Fairchild moved to have Hanson and Jensen negotiate for the board.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

        9.6  Literacy Purchase:  Mrs TG and Mrs Sikora presented the Literacy Curriculum they would like to purchase for grades K-5.  Fairchild moved to approve the purchase.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

        9.7 Bank Plus/Josh Bader Oath:  Fairchild moved to appoint SBO Josh Bader as Board Treasurer. In  addition, the Board Secretary Angie Woods will be authorized to have access to Checking, CD’s and  ECOrp. This authorization will be at Bank Plus or any other institution where Graettinger-Terril  does financial business. Josh Bader and Angie Woods will be signers on all Graettinger-Terril  bank accounts. Chris Conlon will be removed from bank access. Checking signature cards will remain the same with Board President Kevin Jensen, Board Vice  President Mat Hanson, and Board Secretary Angie Woods as signers.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.  

Woods administered the Oath to Bader.

      9.8 Board Policy Review 500 series:  Fairchild moved to approve the 1st reading of the 500 series of board policies.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

      9.9  ILCC College Fair:  The HS students will be going to the ILCC College Fair on March 2nd in Estherville.

   10. PERSONNEL

      10.1  Hire:  Hanson moved to hire Kiana Svoboda as a teacher in the Elementary.  Seconded 

By DePyper. Motion carried.          

    11. COMMITTEE REPORT- None at this time.

    12.     ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports

    13.     BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS:  Woods presented the Open enrollment report.

    14.     BOARD COMMENTS:  Fairchild asked about MS teacher openings.

    15.     CLOSED SESSION:  Superintendent review. Fairchild moved to go into closed session at 7:47p.m. 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, DePyper, Fairchild, Hanson and Jensen.   Motion carried. Fairchild moved to go out of closed session at 8:36 p.m. Seconded by Hanson. Roll call all yes, DePyper, Fairchild, Hanson and Jensen. Motion carried. 

    16. Adjournment:  Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:37pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.  

 

The next board meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023 in Terril.

 

________________________________                      ________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                    Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril CSD and Ruthven-Ayrshire CSD 

Joint Board Minute 

Monday, March 6, 2023 

 

The Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire Board of Education met in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. Those  in attendance included: Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Jeremiah DePyper, Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Patrick Fairchild. The Ruthven-Ayrshire Board of Education: Darin Malm, Tracey Enderson, Amy Loder, Susan Sikora, Stephanie Fay, Jill Conlon and  MS/HS Principal Jon Josephson. 

All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted. 

The Joint Board Meeting was called to order by President Jensen at 6:00 p.m. 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  

DyPyper moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried. 

 

Personnel

Hanson moved to approve the hire of Alana Krieser for 1st grade at the Elementary and the resignation of Crystal Goodchild-MS Social Studies/Science teacher.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

 

Academic sharing reports

Josephson presented Offer and Teach Challenges.

Simington presented the Course Enrollment, Scheduling and Equity reports.

Bader presented the Academic Sharing Financials

 

Current Sharing 

Currans moved to approve maintaining the Academic Sharing Tuition percentage for 2023-2024 to 60% of half. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

Currans moved to approve the Superintendent percentage for 2023-2024 at 50% RA/50% GT. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried. 

DePyper moved to approve the Activities Sharing Agreement with no changes. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried. 

 

Board Questions/Thoughts

Sikora asked about putting vape detectors in the bathrooms.  Jensen thanked Josephson for his years with Titan Nation and wished him the best in his retirement.

 

Adjournment

Currans moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39pm.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

 

__________________________________                                                 __________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                                Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

March 20, 2023

 

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

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

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

4. Welcome Guest:  Jensen welcomed Transportation Director/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt and from The District Market Amanda Smith.

5. Budget Hearing:  Currans moved to go into the Budget Hearing at 5:33 pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  All in favor:  Fairchild, DePyper, Currans and Jensen.  There were no comments by guests.  Discussion was held amongst the board members.  Currans moved to close the budget hearing at 5:48 pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  All in favor:  Fairchild, DePyper, Currans, and Jensen.  Fairchild moved to approve the 2023-2024 Budget.  Seconded by Currans. All in favor:  Fairchild, DePyper, Currans and Jensen.  Motion carried.

6. Approval of Minutes:  Currans moved to approve the February 20, 2023 regular minutes and March 6,2023 Joint Board minutes.  Seconded by DePyper.Motion carried.

7. Bill and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

8. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

9. OLD BUSINESS

9.1 The District Marketing:  Amanda Smith presented

9.2 PACGDC Grant Awards: Graettinger-Terril CSD was awarded $53,100, $10,000 shared grant and a mini grant of $4,493 for Weight Room plates. 

    10. NEW BUSINESS

10.1 Activity Calendar:  Currans moved to approve the April Board Calendar as presented.

Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried

10.2 AEA Purchasing Agreement:  Currans moved to approve the Purchasing Agreement with

the AEA for the 2023-2024 school year.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

10.3 Summer lunch Program:  Currans moved to approve having the summer lunch program 

in Graettinger for 2023. Seconded byFairchild.  Motion carried.

10.4 Naming of Attorney:  Currans moved to approve Emily Ellingson with Ahlers and Clooney

as the school Attorney. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

10.5  Boiler upgrade, Elevator, Skyjack lift:  Fairchild motioned to fixing the Elevator in 

Graettinger MS/HS.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.  Fairchild moved to approve the

Boiler project.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.  Fairchild moved to approve Schmitt

pursuing the purchase of a used skyjack lift.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

10.6 Bread/Milk Bids:  Currans moved to approve sending out for bids for the 2023-2024 

school year milk and bread bids.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

10.7 Local Government Risk Pool Agreement:  DePyper moved to approve the agreement.

Seconded by Currans. Motion Carried.

10.8  Second reading of the 500 series:  Tabled to next month.

10.9  Approval of Board/Association 2023.2024 Agreement:  Currans moved to approve the 

Agreement.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

     11.  PERSONNEL- None at this time.

     12.  COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time.

     13.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Administration gave their reports.

 

     14.  Board comments:  None at this time

     15.  Board Secretary Comments:  Woods informed the board of 2 open enrollments for the 

            2023-2024 School year.  WO- KG in from Estherville and RL-7th to Spencer.

     16.  Adjournment: Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:28pm.  Seconded by Currans.

            Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting will be held in Graettinger MS/HS Library on Monday, April 17, 2023.

 

____________________________                                          ____________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen     Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Regular Board Minutes

April 17, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Patrick Fairchild, Director Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, 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 5:32 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: Hanson moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

4. Welcome Guest:  Jensen welcomed Transportation Director/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt, IT Brian Hersom, NHS Sponsor Max Bergo and NHS representative Zach Borchers.

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the March 20, 2023 regular minutes. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded byHanson.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 The District Marketing:  Report was given.

       9.    NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar:  Hanson moved to approve the May Board Calendar with moving the next board meeting to .April 15th. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried

9.2  Graduating Class of 2023:  Fairchild moved to approve the Graduating class of 2023 pending completion of credits.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.3  NHS trip to Minneapolis: Fairchild moved to approve the NHS trip Minneapolis.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.4  Administration/Non-Certified Salaries:  Fairchild moved to approve the wage increase for Administration and noncertified.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.5  Summer projects:  Hanson moved to approve the summer project plan. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.6  Board Policy 500 series:  Fairchild moved to approve the second reading of the 500 Board Policy series.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.7  Copier Proposal:  DePyper moved to approve the copier proposal recommended by Hersom with Gordon Flesch.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

    10.     PERSONNEL

10.1 /10.2 Resignation/Hires:  Fairchild moved to accept the resignation of Erin Dirks (MS INterventionist/Spedical

Education), David Jones (Custodial) and the hire of Skyler Bonestroo (MS Science/Social Studies)  Seconded by 

DePyper.  Motion carried.

     11.    COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

     12.    ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:  Lewis and TeGrootenhuis gave their reports

     13.    BOARD COMMENTS:  None at this time

     14.    Board Secretary:  None at this time

     15.    ADJOURNMENT;  DePyper moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

               The next Board meeting will be May 15th in Terril.

 

_________________________________________                    ________________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                               Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

May 15, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Mat Hanson, Director Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, 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 5:30 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: DePyper moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

4. Welcome Guest:  Jensen welcomed Amanda Smith from The District Marketing

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the April 17, 2023 regular minutes. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  DePyper moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded byHanson.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 The District Marketing:  Report was given by Smith.

       9.    NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Currans moved to approve the June Board Calendar.   Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried

9.2  Fee Schedule:  Hanson moved to approve the 2023-2024 fee schedule with changes.   Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried. 

      10.   PERSONNEL

10.1 Resignation: Currans moved to approve the resignation of Justine Kelley-HS Business.  Seconded by Hanson.   Motion carried.

10.2 Hire:  Currans moved to approve the hire of Ashley Dreeszen as Head Volleyball Coach.  Seconded by 

               DePyper.  Motion carried.       

       11.   COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

       12.   ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports.

       13.   BOARD COMMENTS:  Jensen congratulated the 2022-2023 graduates and Patrick Fairchild on the new addition to 

               his family.

       14.   BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS:  Woods shared the open enrollments that were received and informed the

               Board of the summer lunch program.

       15.   ADJOURNMENT:  Currans moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

 

               The next Board meeting will be Monday, June 19, 2023 in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger.

 

__________________________________________                        __________________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen       Board Secretary, Angie Woods

                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

June 19, 2023

 

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

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

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

4. Welcome Guest:  Jensen welcomed Amanda Smith and Alex Helmich.

5. Approval of Minutes: Currans moved to approve the May 15, 2023 regular minutes. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Currans moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 The District Marketing:  Report was given by Smith. DePyper moved to approve the proposal for the upcoming year.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried

       9.    NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Currans moved to approve the July Board Calendar.   Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried

9.2 2023 Legislative Resolution: Upon review and discussion Currans moved to support the following Legislative         

Priorities.  #3 Early Literacy, #7 Mental Health, #9 Sharing and Reorganization, and #19 Local Accountability and  

Decision- Making.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.3 Milk and Bread bid:  Currans moved to accept the bid from Martin Brothers for bread and Kemp for Milk. 

Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.4 Wrestling Room Request:  Alex Helmich presented a request to build a 2nd floor to the wrestling room.

     10.    PERSONNEL

10.1 Resignation: None at this time

10.2 Hires:  Farichild moved to approve the hire of Todd Hough-Athletic Director, Madison Hough- HS Business 

Teacher and Angie Woods- Shared Human Resources.  Hanson seconded. Motion carried.

      11.    COMMITTEE REPORTS

      12.   ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

12.1 Lewis presented the Superintendent report.

12.2 TeGrootenhuis presented the Curriculum and Elementary Principal reports.

12.3 Bader presented the present audit report.

      13.   Board Secretary comments:  None at this time.

      14.   Board Comments:  None at this time.

      15.   Adjournment:  Currans moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

             The next board meeting will be held July 17th, 2023 in Terril.

 

_________________________________________                              ________________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                              Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Special Board Minutes

June 29, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held a Special board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper,Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader.  Absent: Director Mat Hanson, Director Shamus Curens, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington and Board Secretary Angie Woods All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda.

4. Welcome Guest:

5. Bills and Claims:  Motion by DePyper to FY23 Bills and Claims to be paid.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

6. Personnel:  DePyper moved to approve LeAnn Dietrich as Elementary Administrative Assistant. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

7. Adjournment:  DePyper moved to adjourn at 5:37 pm.  Seconded by Farichild.  Motion carried.

 

   

 

_________________________________                             _____________________________

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

July 17, 2023

 

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

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:31 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: 

4. Welcome Guest:  

5. Approval of Minutes:  Fairchild moved to approve the June 19, 2023 regular minutes and June 29, 2023 Special meeting minutes.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Currans moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 The District Marketing:  No report

       9.    NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Currans moved to approve the August Board Calendar.   Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried

9.2  Sharing Agreement: Fairchild moved to approve the Teacher Librarian Services agreement.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.3  G-T Staff Handbook:  Hanson moved to approve the 23-24 Staff Handbook with changes.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

9.4  Portable Building Sale:  Died for lack of motion. 

      10.   PERSONNEL

10.1 Resignation: Currans moved to approve the resignation of Max Bergo JH Football coach and Hire   

              of Lana Torreson-Interventionist.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       11.   COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

       12.   ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports.

       13.   BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS:  Woods shared the Open Enrollments that were received.

       14.   BOARD  COMMENTS:  No comments 

       15.   ADJOURNMENT: Hanson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion 

               Carried.

 

Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2023 in Graettinger.

 

____________________________________            ______________________________________

Board President, Kevin Jensen                              Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Special Board Minutes

July 25, 2023

 

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

 

1. Call to order:  President Jensen called the meeting to order at 5:08 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa.

2. Adopt Agenda:  Removed item from agenda due to being an RA contract.

3. Welcome/Patron Comments:  None at this time

4. Sale of Portable Building:  Currans moved to accept the Mobile Classroom Building Offer by ILCC.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

5. Personnel:  Currans moved to accept the hire recommendation of Chelsea Harris-Para.  Seconded by Patrick.  Motion carried.

6. Adjournment:  Currans moved to adjourn at 5:17pm.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

August 21, 2023

 

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

 

1. Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: 

4. Welcome Guest: Phillip Schmitt and Amanda Smith 

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the July 17, 2023 regular minutes and July 25, 2023 Special meeting minutes.  Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Hanson moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. The District Marketing:  Smith reported.

8. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

9. OLD BUSINESS

     10.     NEW BUSINESS

10.1 Activity Calendar: DePyper moved to approve the September Board Calendar with moving September Board meeting to Wednesday, Sept 13th.   Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried

10.2 Student Handbook: Hanson moved to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook with changes.  Seconded by DePyper.   Motion carried.

10.3  Course Offering and Master schedule: DePyper moved to approve the 2023-2024 Course offering and Master Schedule for the MS/HS.

10.4  Hearing Officers: Hanson moved to approve the Hearing Officers for  2023-2024 . Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

10.5  IASB Delegate: DePyper moved to not send a Delegate to the IASB 78th Annual Convention.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

10.6  Coaches Handbook:  Hanson moved to approve the 2023-2024 Coaches Handbook.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried. 

      11.   PERSONNEL

11.1 Resignation & Hire:  Hanson moved to accept the resignation of Chelsea Harris (Para) and the

             Contract:  Skyler Bonestroo for Girls Wrestling Coach. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       12.   COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

       13.   ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:  Administration gave their reports.

       14.   BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS:  Woods shared the Open Enrollments that were received and 

               Dates and deadlines for the School Board Election.

       15.   BOARD  COMMENTS:  No comments 

       16.   ADJOURNMENT: DePyper  moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 pm.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion 

               Carried.

 

Next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Terril.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                   Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

September 13, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Mat Hanson, Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, 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 5:30 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

3. Adopt the Agenda: 

4. Welcome Guest:  Government Class-Treyton Kleve, Scott Dahna, Alexis Duus, Mathew Valen,Taylor Krull,and Blake Borchers.

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the August 21, 2023 regular minutes..  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims: Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1 The District Marketing: Report was given.

       9.    NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Fairchild moved to approve the October board calendar with moving the next board meeting to October 11th, 2023 in Graettinger.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried

9.2 Open Campus: Blake Borchers spoke for the  senior class on Open Campus. Fairchild moved to  

approve Open Campus with implementation of the rules and under Mr. Simington supervision.

             Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

9.3 FFA Convention: Blake Borchers presented the FFA National Convention November 1-4, 2023  in   

Indianapolis, IND. Hanson moved to approve the out of state convention. Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.4 Inter-District Transportation- Fairchild moved to approve the inter-District Transportation agreement with 

no changes.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       10.  PERSONNEL

10.1 Hire- Fairchild moved to approve the hire of Brandi Goodman (PK Para) and Jena Nissen (Elem. Para) . 

Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

       11.  COMMITTEE REPORTS: None at this time.

       12.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- Reports were given by the Administration

       13.  BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS- Open enrollment for EN-5th in from Estherville and MK-11 out to 

CAM were presented.

      14.  BOARD COMMENTS- Clarification on seat count day.

      15.  ADJOURNMENT- Hanson moved to approve adjourning at 6:32 p.m.  Seconded by DePyper.

             Motion carried.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                            Board Secretary, Angie Woods

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

October 11, 2023

 

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

 

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

2. Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

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

4. Welcome Guest: Collin Hoffman, Olivia Sorenson, Lilly Hiney and Natalie Swedin. 

5. Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the September 13, 2023 regular minutes.  Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

6. Bill and Claims:  Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

7. Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

8. OLD BUSINESS

The District Marketing:  Smith emailed a recap of last month's events.

       9.     NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Activity Calendar: Fairchild moved to approve the November Board Calendar. Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried. 

9.2 SBRC for Special Education Deficit:  Motion by Fairchild to approve the SBRC Special Education Deficit in the 

Amount of $64,947.66.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.3 Title One Application:  Motion by DePyper to approve the FY24 Title One Application Funding.  Seconded by 

Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.4 Band Depository:  Motion by DePyper to approve the FY24 Bank Depository Resolution.  Seconded by 

Fairchild.  Motion carried.

9.5 Board Policies: Fairchild moved to waive the first reading and approve the second reading of policies

705.1R1, 705.1R2, 406.3 and 503.8 as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

9.6 Preschool Handbook: DePyper moved to approve the updated Preschool Handbook.  Seconded 

by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

   10. PERSONNEL

Resignation/Hires:  Fairchild moved to approve the resignation of Amanda Vanderhoff-Para and hire of

Kelsey Hotchkiss-Para and Sarah Genzlinger-Para.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

   11.      COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time

   12.      ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- Administration gave their reports

   13.      BOARD COMMENTS- None at this time

   14.      BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS- Woods shared the Titan Life Day schedule, asked about IASB attendance and shared an Open Enrollment- IH 10th out to Spirit Lake.

   15.      Adjournment:  Fairchild moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting will be held November 20, 2023 in Terril at 5:30 pm.

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                           Board Secretary, Angie Woods

Regular Board Minutes

November 20, 2023

 

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance:  President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper,Director Shamus Currans, Director Mat Hanson arrived at 6:14 p.m. Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent:  Director Patrick Fairchild.  All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

 

Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:32 pm in the Tech building in Terril, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Determine a Quorum:  President Jensen

Adopt the Agenda: DePyper moved to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Welcome Guest:  Transportation/ Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt and The District Marketing Amanda Smith.

Approval of Minutes:  DePyper moved to approve the October 11,2023 regular minutes.  Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.

Bill and Claims: Currans moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

Financial Reports:  Bader presented the Financials to the board.

OLD BUSINESS

The District Marketing: Smith reported.

NEW BUSINESS

Activity Calendar: DePyper moved to approve the December board calendar.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Board Policies:  Currans moved to adopt the following policies with waiving the 1st reading:  Policies 

401.14,406.4,502.10,502.10.R1,701.5 and 701.5R1.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried.

Palo Alto Mini Grant: Two Mini Grant Proposals were submitted.  High School Science & Agriculture

$4,997.46 and Fitness Center Elliptical $5,000.

Jeremiah DePyper made a motion to apply for a Mini Grant from the PACGDC for the Hydroponics System,  

Equipment, Maintenance and supplies for $4997.46.  Seconded by Shamus Currans.  Motion carried.

 PERSONNEL

Hire- Currans moved to approve the hire of Jeremy Redinius-Custodial and Chris Subbert-JH Baseball Coach.  Seconded by DePyper.  Motion carried..

COMMITTEE REPORTS: None at this time.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS- Reports were given by the Administration

BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS- Report was given

BOARD COMMENTS- President Jensen thanked DePyper for his years of service on the Board.

ADJOURNMENT- Currans moved to approve adjourning at 6:32 p.m.  Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                                Board Secretary, Angie Woods

The next Board meeting will be Monday, December 18th at 5:30 in Graettinger Library.

 

Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

December 18, 2023

 

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

1. Call to Order-President Jensen at 5:31 p.m. in Graettinger, Iowa. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Determine a Quorum- President Jensen

3. Adopt Agenda- Motion to adopt the Retiring Board Agenda by Currans, Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.

4.  Welcome Guests-J.C Moen, Hudson Hansen, Isaac Murphy, Phillip Schmitt and Amanda Smith. 5.

5. Approval of Minutes-Motion by DePyper to approve the November 20, 2023 regular board minutes.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

6. Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims for December.  Seconded by Hanson.  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” DePyper moved to adjourn at 5:54 p.m.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

Jensen presented DePyper with a Years of Service award.

      

New Board Meeting

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

 

1. Call to order: 5:55 pm by Woods

2. Annual Meeting Items

2.1 New Elected Director:  Woods administered the Oath to New Board Member Joey  

                               Moen.

2.2 Election of President:  Currans nominated Jensen as Board President, Fairchild

                               seconded.  Hanson moved to cease nominations.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried. 

                Roll call taken.  All ayes. Woods administered the Oath to Jensen.

2.3 Election of Vice President:  Fairchild nominated Hansen as Board Vice-President, 

Currans seconded.  Fairchild moved to cease nominations.  Seconded by Moen.  Motion

Carried.  Roll call taken. All ayes.  Woods administered the Oath to Hanson.

2.4 Regular Meeting Date/Time and Location:  Currans moved to approve regular meetings

3rd Monday of the Month,5:30 p.m., alternate between Graettinger and Terril.  Subject

to change.  Seconded by Hanson.  Motion carried.

2.5 Board Legal Council:  Fairchild moved to maintaining our current arrangement with

Ahlers and Cooney as Council.  Seconded by Currans.  Motion carried.

2.6 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 Currans. Motion carried.

2.7 Board Treasurer:  Currans moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mr Bader. 

Seconded by Moen.  Motion carried. Woods administered the Oath.

2.8 Board Secretary:  Currans moved to maintain the current arrangement with Mrs. Woods

Hanson Seconded.  Motion carried.  Oath was taken.

3. NEW BUSINESS

3.1  Activity Calendar:  Hanson moved to approve the January board calendar.  Seconded by 

Moen.  Motion carried.  

3.2 Board Policies:  Hanson moved to approve the following board policies with waiving the

1st reading-503.1,503.1R1,503.2,505.4,507.2,507.2E1,507.2E2,601.1603.5,605.1,

605.1R1,  605.2,605.3,605.3E4,605.3R1,605.5,605.7R1,607.2 and 607.2R1.  Seconded by

Fairchild.  Motion carried.

3.3 Stem Field trip:  Fairchild moved to approve the Stem Field Trip to Minneapolis.  Second

by Currans.  Motion carried.

3.4 SBRC Application -Open Enrollment:  Currans moved to approve the request the

              modified supplemental amount of $139,874.  Seconded by Moen.  Roll call: Currans, 

              Moen, Hanson,Fairchild and Jensen all ayes.  Motion carried.

3.5 SBRC Application- EL Instruction Beyond 5 years:  Currans moved to approve to submit

                                the request for a modified supplemental amount of $1,603.  Seconded  by Hanson. Roll 

call :  Currans, Moen, Hanson,Fairchild and Jensen all ayes.  Motion carried.

3.6 Modified Supplemental Amount:  At-Risk/Dropout Prevention-Motion by Fairchild, 

seconded by Hanson to approve the following resolution: Graettinger-Terril CSD 

approves the requests for modified supplemental growth to implement the at-risk and 

dropout prevention program in the amount of $143,385, or as determined by the

 Iowa Department of Education following DE audit review, subject to final approval by

 the School Budget Review Committee. Motion carried.

3.7 At-Risk/Drop Out Plan: Fairchild moved to approve the At-Risk/Drop Out Plan.  Second

By Currans.  Motion carried.

3.8 Vehicle Purchase:  Informational

4. PERSONNEL- None at this times

5. COMMITTEE REPORT- None at this time.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.1 Superintendent Report - Mr. Lewis reported

6.2 MS/HS Principal Report- No report

6.3 Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director-Mrs. TeGrootenhuis reported.

7. BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS

7.1 Open Enrollment- DM-KG to Okoboji

8. BOARD COMMENTS: Jensen welcomed Joey Moen.

9. ADJOURNMENT: Currans moved to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.  Seconded by Fairchild.  Motion carried.

 

The next board meeting is Monday, January 15th in Terril.

 

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Board President, Kevin Jensen                                       Board Secretary, Angie Woods