I.CALL TO ORDER
Chelsea Ruden called the meeting to order at 6:44pm.
Chelsea Ruden swore in new members Dan Erickson and Kristi Letsche.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the agenda. Laura Staab seconded.
Carried 5-0
III. SEATING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. ELECTION OF PRESIDENTS
Belinda Leavitt nominated Laura Staab for Board President. Laura Staab accepted the nomination.
Carried 5-0
B. ADMINISTER OATH TO BOARD PRESIDENTS AND NEW MEMBERS
Chelsea Ruden swore in Board President Laura Staab,
C. ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENTS
Laura Staab nominated Luke Olson for Board Vice President. Luke Olson accepted the nomination.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab swore in Luke Olson as Board Vice President
D. ESTABLISH BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME/LOCATIONS
Dan Erickson moved to approve the meetings to continue to be held on every third Monday of the month, at 6:30pm, and alternating locations between Marcus and Remsen. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. ADMINISTER OATH TO BOARD SECRETARY AND BOARD TREASURER
Laura Staab swore in Board Secretary Chelsea Ruden, and Board Treasurer Ginell Wetter.
VI. BUSINESS
A. BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dan Erickson moved to nominate Luke Olson and Belinda Leavitt to serve as the building committee. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
B. BOARD MEMBERS FOR BARGAINING
Belinda Leavitt nominated Laura Staab and Dan Erickson to serve on the bargaining committee. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO CHEROKEE CO. CONFERENCE BOARD
Belinda Leavitt moved to nominate Kristi Letsche as the Cherokee County Conference Board representative. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. MSA (MODIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL AMMOUNT) AT RISK/DROPOUT PREVENTION
Luke Olson move to approve the request for MSA in the amount of $134,997 for At-Risk/Dropout Prevention. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. EXAMINATION OF FINANCIAL BALANCES
Luke Olson moved to approve the examination of financial balances. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
F. ADOPTION OF PLANS/SPECS/FORM OF CONTRACT FOR RU BUILDING PROJECT
This was a Remsen-Union only item. No action was taken
G. STAFF RESIGNATIONS AND HIRES
Belinda Levitt moved to approve the resignation of Paraprofessional, Kelsey Campe. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
H. SALE OF USED BUS
This was a Remsen-Union only item. No action was taken.
I. WAR EAGLE CONFERENCE CASHLESS ADMISSION
This was a discussion item only. No action was taken.
VI. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPALS REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VII. ADJOURN
Luke Olson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:09pm. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, President
Chelsea Ruden, Board Secretary
*Visitors who wish to address the Board of Education need to register with the Board secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Visitors who wish to address the Board shall be recognized at this time. Topics cannot be complaints about school personnel.
Published in the Marcus News on December 28, 2023