The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: President Kevin Jensen
Vice President Patrick Fairchild, Director Joey Moen, Director Shamus Currans, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, SBO Josh Bader and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director Mat Hanson. 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- Fairchild moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
Welcome Guest- Heidi Borchers, Mitch Girres, Kelsey Dietrich, Phillip Schmitt, Colleen Cook, and Trista Guinn.
Approval of Minutes-Motion by Moen to approve the February 17, 2025 Regular Board Minutes. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild 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- Report was given
New Business-
- Activity Calendar: Motion by Currans to approve the April 2025 Board Calendar with the next Board meeting April 21, 2025 in Terril at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried
- NHS Trip: Motion by Moen to approve the out of state Field trip to Chicago on April 30th, 2025 to May 2nd, 2025 for NHS students. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
- Wrestling and Fitness Center Construction: Currans moved to accept the bid from Brennan Construction, contingency of construction registration to be presented to the board by March 27th at 12:00 pm and completion of the project by October 15, 2025. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
- Construction Testing and Inspection: Currans moved to accept the bid from Certified Testing Services. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
- Initial Negotiations: Borchers presented the Education Associations initial Proposal. Lewis presented the School Board’s initial Proposal.
- Milk/Bread Bids: Currans moved for approval to send out bids for Milk and Bread. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
- Board Policies: Fairchild moved to approve the following Board policies with no changes. 100, 101,102,102E1,102E2,103E3,102E4,102E5,102,E6, 102R1, 103, 103$1, 104. Seconded by Currans. Motion carried.
- Disposal of Obsolete Garage: Currans moved to approve taking bids for the garage. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
- LGRP: Currans moved to approve the contract with the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Program. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
- Budget Guarantee Resolution: Moen moved to approve the FY25-26 Budget Guarantee Resolution. Seconded by Currans. Roll call all yes, Moen, Currans, Fairchild and Jensen. Motion carried.
- Resolution for Advanced Surplus Levy: Died for lack of motion.
Personnel- Currans moved to approve the resignation of Chris Oleson-JR High Wrestling Coach and hire of Ava Helmich-part time Special Education Paraprofessional. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Committee Report- Activity Sharing Committee report was given.
Administrative Reports- Administration gave their reports.
Board Secretary Comments -Thank you card will be sent to PACGDC for the $54,150 Certificate awarded. Open Enrollments received for the 2025-2026 school year. GW-10th to Cam online, PW-KG to Okoboji. JG-8th to CAM was denied by CAM.
Adjournment: Currans moved to adjourn at 7:53 pm. Seconded by Farichild. Motion carried.
