March 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

I recommend the board approve the agenda as presented. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

This agenda item was moved to the start of the meeting due to the weather.  This allowed the guest speakers, Cody and Naomi Wyatt (World Pest Control) to get back on the road.  Christopher Rogers joined the meeting via phone at this time.   Discussion was held concerning the current system in place and the information provided by Redwing, World Pest, and Hinkel.   I recommend the board accepts the termite quote from Hinkle for termite management. Vote passed 4-0; Mr. Wenzl abstained. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Christopher Rogers left the meeting via phone. I recommend the board approve the minutes as presented. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the bills as presented. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

I recommend the board approve to accept the carpet bid from Carpet One for the Long Island second floor hallway and computer lab. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:30 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Returned to open session at 7:30 PM. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:35 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Returned to open session at 7:35 PM. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:40 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Returned to open session at 7:40 PM. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:45 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Returned to open session at 7:45 PM. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:50 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Returned to open session at 7:50 PM. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:55 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

I recommend the board offer the position of 9 - 12 Vo Ag Teacher to Edward Schurman. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the leave request for Mrs. Dole, Hal Hansen, and Noah Hansen as presented. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I recommend the board approve Hal Hansen's resignation as Grade School Custodian at the end of June. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I recommend the board approve raising the LOB percentage from the state average of 30%, up to 33% to help offset funding declines. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

I recommend the board hire Revival Lawn Care to maintain the Long Island School grounds and to spray for weeds as per the proposal. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; an return to open session in this room at 8:23 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Returned to open session at 8:23 PM. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning top open session in this room at 8:33 PM. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

I recommend the board extend Mr. Tharman and Mr. Gebhard's contract one year to make them two year contracts. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

I recommend the board approve Plan A for the 2022-23 school year. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the employee records and financial documents listed on the proposal for shredding. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I make a motion to adjourn this meeting. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.