Graettinger-Terril Board of Education

Regular Board Minutes

October 21, 2026

The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting on October 21, 2026, in the Ruthven-Ayrshire CSD Board Room in Ruthven, Iowa. Present were President Kevin Jensen, Vice President Joey Moen, Director Rowaida Lair, and Director Tammy Krieger. Director Shamus Currans was absent. Also present were Interim Superintendent Jeff Dicks, SBO/Board Secretary Sarah Stillman, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich, and Director of Student Services Chad Francis. Unless otherwise noted, all motions were carried unanimously by all members present.

Call to Order — President Jensen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Determine a Quorum — President Jensen determined that a quorum was present.

Adopt Agenda — Krieger moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

Welcome/Patron Comments — President Jensen welcomed the patrons in attendance. No public comments

were received.

Consent Agenda — Krieger moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, including approval of minutes,bills and claims, financial report, open enrollment, personnel, fundraisers, Board Policy 107 – Religious Expression, and Board Policy 704.7 – Unspent Balance Target Range. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

Old Business — There were no items of old business on the agenda.

New Business

Activity Calendar — The Board reviewed the activity calendar, including the November 18, 2026, board meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Graettinger. Krieger moved to approve the activity calendar as presented. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

Resolution of Intent to Enter Into a Two-Way Whole Grade Sharing Agreement — Krieger moved to adopt the following resolution. Seconded by Moen.

BE IT RESOLVED, that it be the intent of the Board of Directors of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District to enter into a two-way whole grade sharing agreement with the Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District.

Motion carried.

Use of School Logo Proposal — The Board reviewed a proposal from Embroidery by Alyssa to use the district's logo in exchange for 5% of gross sales being donated to the district. Moen moved to approve the proposal as presented. Seconded by Krieger. Motion carried.

28E Sharing Agreement for Girls Wrestling — The Board reviewed the proposed 28E sharing agreement with North Union Community School District for girls wrestling, with North Union paying $250 per participating student and providing transportation to Graettinger-Terril for practices and meets. Moen moved to approve the agreement as presented. Seconded by Krieger. Motion carried.

28E Sharing Agreement for TurfTank — The Board reviewed the proposed 28E sharing agreement with Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District for the use of TurfTank equipment. The total cost of the equipment was $5,000, to be shared equally by the two districts, with each district contributing $2,500. Krieger moved to approve the agreement as presented. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

SBRC Document Approval — The Board reviewed documentation to be submitted to the School Budget Review Committee, including a five-year projection tool and a letter from the district's auditor regarding a correcting entry. Moen moved to approve the documents for submission to the SBRC for the December meeting. Seconded by Lair. Motion carried.

Depository Resolution — The Board considered the annual resolution naming BankPlus as an authorized depository for district funds, with a maximum deposit balance of $5,750,000. Krieger moved to approve the resolution as presented. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.

Closure of BankPlus T-Bill Account — The Board discussed closing the district's T-Bill account at BankPlus and transferring the remaining funds to the district's main operating account. Moen moved to approve closing the T-Bill account at BankPlus and transferring the remaining funds to the district's main operating account.Seconded by Lair. Motion carried.

Technology Evaluation – SMG — The Board discussed an evaluation of the district's technology systems and equipment by SMG. Lair moved to approve the technology evaluation by SMG. Seconded by Krieger. Motion carried.

Committee Reports — No committee reports were given.

Administrative Reports — Administrative reports were given by Interim Superintendent Jeff Dicks and

Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich.

Board Secretary Comments — No comments were given.

Board Comments — The Board expressed appreciation for the combined meeting format with the

Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District Board of Directors and thanked Interim Superintendent Jeff Dicks for his efforts in coordinating the meeting.

Closed Session – Superintendent Evaluation — At 7:37 p.m., Krieger moved to enter into closed session at the request of Interim Superintendent Jeff Dicks pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) for the purpose of evaluating his professional competency. Seconded by Lair. Roll-call vote: Jensen – Aye; Moen – Absent; Lair – Aye; Krieger – Aye; Currans – Absent. Motion carried, 3-0. President Jensen declared the Board returned to open session at 8:17 p.m.

Adjournment — Krieger moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Seconded by Lair. Motion carried.