Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Minutes
November 18, 2024
The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: Directors: Kevin Jensen, Mat Hanson, Shamus Currans, Joey Moen, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Director Patrick Fairchild arrived at 6:03pm Absent: MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:00 pm. In the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Determine a Quorum- President Jensen
Adopt Agenda-
Welcome Guest- L. Josephson, M. Girres, J. Mielke, K.Dietrich, S. Stearns, M. Dyhrkopp, J. Krieger, O. DeMoss, W. Haffner, C. Cook, E. Schroeder, M. Ottman, K. Kajewski, H. Schnell, W. Wilson, C. Manwarren, J. Larson, L Vanderhoff, A. Squire, A. Rutter, K. Hough, P. Schmitt, and A. Smith.
Approval of Minutes-Motion by Hanson to approve the October 21, 2024 regular board minutes. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Bills and Claims- Motion by Hanson to approve the Bills and Claims. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
Financial Reports- Bader presented the financials and activity reports.
Old Business-
The District Marketing update was presented by Smith.
FFA Trip Update was given by A. Rutter and L. Vanderhoff.
New Business-
- Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the December 2024 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting December 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm in Terril. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried
- The Academic Summary Report was given by Helmich.
- Motion by Moen to approve the Board Policy 705.1 with changes. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried
- Terril Playground- Helmich updated the board on the quotes that she has received and on fundraising the Elementary has been doing to help fund the playground.
- Safety Grant-Graettinger-Terril CSD will be using the remaining 2022 ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for relocking old Graettinger School Building. Recommendation of using Doors to replace the locks.
- Transportation- Motion by Fairchild to purchase a 2022 twelve passenger van for up to $47,500. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
Personnel- Fairchild moved to approve the resignation of Brad Hansen-Custodian. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
Committee Report- None at this time.
Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.
Board Secretary Comments - Open Enrollments received. LP-12th to GT, TE-10th to ELC Alternative School and EH-KG for 25-26 to GT.
Board Comments-Teachers from Terril Elementary commented that the new hire teachers are awesome, the new curriculum is going really well, it’s a new energy in the building. They feel very supportive of Mentor Teachers.
Adjournment: Moen moved to adjourn at 7:43pm. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
