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.
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Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:32 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Determine a Quorum: President Jensen
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Adopt the Agenda: Hanson moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
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Welcome Guest: Jensen welcomed Transportation Director/Maintenance Director Phillip Schmitt, IT Brian Hersom, NHS Sponsor Max Bergo and NHS representative Zach Borchers.
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Approval of Minutes: DePyper moved to approve the March 20, 2023 regular minutes. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
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Bill and Claims: Fairchild moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented. Seconded byHanson. Motion carried.
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Financial Reports: Bader presented the Financials to the board.
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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.
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Board President, Kevin Jensen Board Secretary, Angie Woods
