Public Meeting Minutes: May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Call to Order

Adoption of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the agenda as presented. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Shanna Hammond, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Approval of Minutes

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the minutes for the regular and special April meetings as presented. This motion, made by Shanna Hammond and seconded by Brandi Keith, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

Approval of Bills

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the bills as presented. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Christopher Rogers, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (3)

Hearing of Visitors

Jessie Thalheim

Discussion: Mrs. Thalheim shared about some of the projects her classes have been working on: plants, dissection, job shadowing, and visiting the cadaver lab.

Cindy Mordecai

Discussion: Mrs. Mordecai said that she has really enjoyed doing all of the music this year and appreciates the support of the community, board, and administration.

Old Business

Student Capacities

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the projected open enrollment numbers as presented. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Shanna Hammond, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Student Capacities

Transportation

Discussion: Mr. Tharman shared that Purple Wave was planning to be here tomorrow to take pictures of the three vehicles that will be going on their auction: Bus #10, maintenance pickup, and Van #4. Mr. Gebhard shared that Van #7 is getting the air conditioner worked on, and the remaining fleet is working well.

Basketball Warm-ups

Discussion: Mrs. Thalheim shared the current bids on boys' and girls' basketball warm-ups. They are still waiting on samples to see if the ones selected will function the way we would like.

Attachments: (1)

BBB Warmup Quote Spring 2025

Personnel

Staffing

Discussion: At 7:12 PM the meeting returned to open session; no action taken.

Action(s):

Motion 1 Carried:

I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed; retaining Mr. Gebhard and Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:05 PM. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

Motion 2 Carried:

At 7:05 PM, the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed; retaining Mr. Gebhard and Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:12 PM. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Supplementals

Action(s):

Motion 1 Carried:

I recommend the board accept Shelby's resignation for the co - JH cheer sponsor position. and recommend it go back to a one-person position. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Shanna Hammond, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

Motion 2 Carried:

I recommend the board approve Shelby Preston for HS Cheer and Adriana Ankenman for the HS Dance supplemental. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Brandi Keith, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (3)

Summer Help

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve hiring Stephanie Whitney as a summer helper. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Shanna Hammond, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Whitney Application

2025 - 26 Certified Staff

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the certified staffing list for 2025 - 26 school year. This motion, made by Shanna Hammond and seconded by Brandi Keith, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Certified Staff

2025 - 26 Classified Staffing

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the classified staffing list for the 2025 - 26 school year. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Shanna Hammond, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Classified Staff

2025 - 26 Supplemental List

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the supplemental list provided with the amended removing of Shelby as co-JH cheer sponsor. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Brandi Keith, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Supplemental Staff

Food Service Director and Authorized Representative

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend hiring Kenzi Sheley as the new Food Service Director and Authorized Representative effective June 1st, 2025. This motion, made by Shanna Hammond and seconded by Christopher Rogers, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Food Service Director

New Business

Graduation

Discussion: Mr. Tharman shared an email with the board about additional honors from a non-school organization being worn at graduation. There was discussion, but the item was tabled at this time.

Attachments: (1)

4-H honor cords

Negotiations

Discussion: At 8:05 PM the meeting returned to open session; no action taken.

Action(s):

Motion 1 Carried:

I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss negotiations to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:35 PM. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

Motion 2 Carried:

At 7:35 PM the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss negotiations to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:48 PM. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

Motion 3 Carried:

At 7:48 PM the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss negotiations to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 7:55 PM. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

Motion 4 Carried:

At 7:55 PM the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss negotiations to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 8:00 PM. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

Motion 5 Carried:

At 8:00 PM the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss negotiations to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 8:05 PM. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

SF25-002 (1)

Workers Compensation Insurance

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

I recommend the board approve the renewal quote for Workers Compensation. This motion, made by Christopher Rogers and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Workers Compensation Insurance

Administrative Reports

Superintendent / 9-12 Principal Report

Discussion: Mr. Tharman went over the following items: Clean up day was a success/ Physicals - today (Mrs. Thalheim added that all that attended passed) / Couple more golf meets and then Regionals on the 19th / Seniors last day - Wednesday / Negotiations meeting - Wednesday / End of the Year StuCo Party - Wednesday / League Track in Logan on Thursday / HS Graduation on Sunday / End of school with early dismissal on Tuesday, May 20th / HS Awards Banquet on May 20th / In-service on May 21st / State Golf, State Track, and FFA State Convention. Would like to thank those businesses that allowed the freshmen to job shadow last month: Norton County Sheriff's office, Clerk of the District Court, Razor's Edge, The HomeStore, Amlong Auto, New Age, New Look, The Norton Vet, The Norton County Health Department, The Norton County Hospital and Physical Therapy Department, Bumps Auto, and The Sunshine Daycare.

K-8 Principal Report

Discussion: Mr. Gebhard shared that there have been several field trips, parties, and testing going on. Grandparents day had ninety plus attendees and was a great day. The elevator project was moved back to start at the end of July, but is still planned to be completed this summer.

Reports of Board Members

Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

With no further business, I recommend the board meeting adjourn. This motion, made by Shanna Hammond and seconded by Brandi Keith, Carried.

Shanna Hammond: Yea
Brandi Keith: Yea
Christopher Rogers: Yea
Laquita Smith: Yea
Hilary Van Patten: Yea
Rich Wenzl: Yea
Steven Whitney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

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