The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held its regular meeting with the following in attendance: President Kevin Jensen, Vice President Joey Moen, Director Patrick Fairchild, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, Principal/Curriculum Director Anita Helmich,Director of Student Services Chad Francis, SBO Sarah Stillman and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director Shamus Currans, Director Matt Hanson and MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Call to Order-President Jensen at 6:02 pm. In the MS/HS Library in Graettinger. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Determine a Quorum- President Jensen
Adopt Agenda- Moen moved to adopt the agenda with adding 10.8 State track. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
Welcome Guest- Kern Family, Allie Peterson, Heidi Borchers, Lauren Josephson, Jessica Walker, Leann Dietrich, Brandi Cellan and Katie Eckard.
Approval of Minutes-Motion by Fairchild to approve the April 20, 2026 Regular Board Minutes with revision of Roof Replacement. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Board Sharing- MS/HS Counselor Allie Peterson presented the DCAP updates.
Bills and Claims- Motion by Fairchild to approve the Bills and Claims. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Financial Reports- Stillman presented the financials
Old Business:
The District Marketing- Report was given
New Business:
Activity Calendar-Fairchild moved to approve the June 2026 Activity Calendar with the next board meeting June 15, 2026 in Terril at 6pm. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
FY26-27 Fee Schedule-Fairchild moved to approve the FY 26-27 Fee Schedule with changes. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Bank Plus- Fairchild moved to remove Mat Hanson as a signer on all accounts at Bank Plus and add Vice President Joey Moen as a signer on all accounts at Bank Plus. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Open Enrollment-Fairchild moved to approve MK-7th to Spencer. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried. Fairchild moved to deny open enrollment for KC-6th and KC-4th. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
FY27 Hiring Guide for Staff- Moen moved to approve the FY27 Hiring Guide for Staff. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
Non-Negotiated Wages/Salaries-Fairchild moved to approve the Non-Negotiated Wages/Salaries. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Finance Committee- Fairchild moved to have Fairchild and Moen on the Finance Committee. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
State Track- Discussion was held
Personnel:
Moen moved to approve the hires of Madison Adams and Rylee Valentine as Elementary Teachers. Seconded by Fairchild. Motion carried.
Fairchild moved to approve the resignation of Barb Jacobson-Elementary Teacher and Becky Masters-MS Math. Seconded by Moen. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Planning on having a meeting.
Administrative Reports
Reports were given
Board Comments
Follow up on grant reimbursements, look into new grants,set up a date for the finance committee to meet, and Congratulations to the FY26 Graduates.
Board Secretary Comments
Board Appreciation month is May.
Adjournment
Fairchild moved to adjourn at 8:26pm. Seconded by Moen. Motion passed.
