12/15/2025 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Library
Voting Members
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Board Vice President
Dallas Jalas, Board Member
Jamie Negus, Board Member
Kody Nelson, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
A. Call to Order
School Board Vice President Beth Sibenaller-Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Directors Kody Nelson, Sue McCauley, Dallas Jalas, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, and Jamie Negus were present.  Directors Josh Rausch and John Beck were absent. Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation

1. Public Forum
   None.
   E. Consider Consent Items
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion to approve minutes from the November 17, 2025, regular/annual and organizational meetings, as well as the December 10, 2025, work session.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
3. Financial Reports
   a. Financial Statements
   Board Secretary/School Business Official Aaron Giese provided the board with commentary on the school financials including receipts and expenditures, fund balances, and upcoming items to look for.
   Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
   Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   b. Consider Payment of Invoices
   Board Secretary/School Business Official Aaron Giese highlighted some invoices and expenditures for the month and answered questions posed by board members.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   F. Reports
4. Industrial Arts Presentation
   Instructors Eric Kumm and Shelby Quail updated the board on the agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) and industrial arts programs.  They also discussed the new facilities and the benefit of increased opportunities for students.
5. Reports by Administration
   a. Directors
   Superintendent Wade Riley presented information to the board from the directors of the district including buildings, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, technology, and activities.
   b. Elementary
   Elementary Principal Jean Steen was absent but provided an update to the board from the elementary including 21st-century skills, college and career readiness, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   c. Secondary
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips was absent but provided an update to the board from the secondary including 21st-century skills, college and career readiness, positive climate and culture, high performance and growth, and facilities.
   d. Superintendent
   Superintendent Wade Riley updated the board on a number of items including the bond project at the Paullina site, Northwest AEA Board of Directors, 2026-27academic calendar, holiday activities, and upcoming dates to look for.
6. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   G. Unfinished Business
7. Consider Approval of SBRC Application for Increased Enrollment/Open Enrollment Out
   a. Increased Enrollment
   Motion to approve School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) application of $18,402 for Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount for Increased Enrollment.
   Motion made by: Jamie Negus
   Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   b. Open Enrollment Out Not on Prior Year’s Headcount
   Motion to approve School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) application of $185,214 for Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount for Open Enrollment Out Not on Prior Year’s Headcount.
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   H. New Business
8. Consider Approval of Authorized Signer
   Motion to remove Gina Paulsen and add John Beck as an authorized signer on the district’s accounts at Iowa State Bank.
   Motion made by: Kody Nelson
   Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
9. Consider Approval of Swanson Sports Complex Budget
   Motion to approve Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Swanson Sports Complex.
   Motion made by: Kody Nelson
   Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
10. Consider Approval of At-Risk/Dropout Modified Supplemental Amount Application and Annual Program Plan
    a. At-Risk/Dropout Prevention MSA
    Motion to approve the modified supplemental amount application for at-risk/dropout prevention in the amount of $231,269.
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    b. Annual Program Plan
    Motion to approve the annual At-Risk/Dropout Prevention program plan.
    Motion made by: Jamie Negus
    Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    I. Personnel
11. Resignations
    Corie Baack – Elementary Paraprofessional
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
12. Employment of Staff
    Dave Pfaffle – Driver’s Education Instructor
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    J. Communication
13. IASB Information
    K. Talking Points
    Board members discussed their appreciation of the AFNR/Industrial Arts presentation, open meetings training, and some upcoming dates.
    L. Adjournment
    Motion made by: Dallas Jalas
    Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.  The next regular board meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Paullina site library.
    Published in the Marcus News on December 25, 2025

South O’Brien School
District Board Bills
DECEMBER 15, 2025
APPROVED CLAIMS
GENERAL FUND
AHLERS & COONEY, P
LEGAL SERVICE 589.00 AKRON-WESTFIELD CSD
FEES 7,327.60 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,525.29 ARAMARK
CLOTHING SUPPLIES 396.78 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.71 ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
3,156.90 BLACK HILLS ENERGY
NATURAL GAS 916.18 BLUE TEQUILA
TRAVEL 90.31 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 549.17 BOMGAARS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.42 BUILDERS SHARPENING
& SERVICE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 307.36
BUZZARD BILLY’S
TRAVEL 34.66 CHEROKEE COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION SERVICES 168.96 CITY OF PAULLINA
UTILITIES 21,619.98 CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES 2,602.49 CLAIM AID
FEES 489.36 CLAY CO AUDITOR
ELECTION SERVICES 15.88 COMFORT INN
LODGING 416.64 COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
PHONE/INTERNET 989.12 CULLIGAN IOWA
GENERAL SUPPLIES 337.38 CULVERS
TRAVEL 70.13 DEMCO, INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 177.93 DHS CASHIER
FEES 4,851.90 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS PURCHASED SERVICE
76,305.43
FAMILY FIRST HOMECARE OF IOWA
MEDICAL SERVICES 6,822.90 GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 889.61 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC COPIER LEASE 74.00 H&K LAWN CARE
PURCHASED SERVICE 316.30
HEARTLAND AREA
EDUCATION AENCY
TRAINING FEES 100.00 HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS LLC NATURAL GAS 213.12 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES
330.31 KEEP AIM LLC
RESALE SUPPLIES 250.00 MARCUS LUMBER COMPANY
CONTRACTOR SERVICE
566.83 MARCUS NEWS INC
PUBLICATIONS 653.85 MCCAULEY, SUE
REIMBURSEMENT 280.00 MENARDS
MAINT/RESALE SUPPLIES
138.19 MIDAMERICA BOOKS
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
145.75 MMCRU CSD
FEES 34,414.63 MOERMOND, REBECCA
PURCHASED SERVICE 125.00 MUGGE, MELISSA
REIMBURSEMENT 35.00 NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
PURCHASED SERVICE 119.14 NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
FEES 4,946.50 NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
SPECIAL EDUCATION
18,323.50 NW IA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FEES 17,483.41 O’BRIEN COUNTY AUDITOR
FEES 1,175.90 OC SANITATION INC
GARBAGE SERVICES 366.10 ONE SOURCE THE BACKGROUND CHECK COMPANY
PURCHASED SERVICE 89.00
ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH
SYSTEM
PURCHASED SERVICE
4,310.00 P & K PEST CONTROL, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 599.00 PASTA OF THE PRAIRIE
RESALE SUPPLIES 26.50 PAULLINA HARDWARE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES 72.46 PIZZA RANCH
GENERAL SUPPLIES 170.98 POSTMASTER
POSTAGE 12.10 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 580.09 RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
139.95 SECURITY STATE BANK
FEES 10.00 SPECTRUM PAINT
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
100.32 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
2,982.06 TOWN & COUNTRY DISPOSAL
WASTE REMOVAL 428.92 TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
FEES 536.61 ULINE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 650.73 UNITED STATES TREASURY
FEES 3,881.34 VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 402.66 WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 252.89 WEX BANK
DIESEL/FUEL 8,519.12 Fund Total: 234,497.35

SAVE FUND
AEL INC
NSPECTION FEE 1,071.00 ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY
TECH SUPPLIES 45.90 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
63.97 APPLE INC
TECH SUPPLIES 11.76 APPTEGY, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE
17,075.00 DAKTRONICS INC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 2,500.00 MARK’S PUMP SALES & SERVICE REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
3,701.80
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES LL
LEASE CONTRACT 171.99 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 1,695.00 SAM’S CLUB
GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.08 SCE LLC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
2,782.56
SWIFT AIR INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 687.00 THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
840.00
VAN HOLLAND LAWN SERVICE, LTD
GROUNDS SERVICE 14,540.00 VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 124.21 VOGEL PAINT & GLASS INC
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES
45,940.85 Fund Total: 91,303.12

PPEL FUND
ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
3,071.28 GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 2,312.15 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES
537.78 PIPER SANDLER & CO.
PURCHASED SERVICE
36,075.00
VAN HOLLAND LAWN SERVICE, LTD
GROUNDS SERVICE
70,080.00 Fund Total: 112,076.21
Checking
DEBT SERVICE FUND
UMB BANK, N.A.
DEBT SERVICE 543,243.75 Fund Total: 543,243.75

SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
161.43 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.61 BUNKERS FEED & SUPPLY INC MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
62.00 CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 1,696.04
DFA DAIRY BRANDS
FLUID, LLC
DAIRY PRODUCTS 2,856.51
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE
480.84
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS
14,602.93 MUGGE, MELISSA
REIMBURSEMENT 81.25 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.66 Fund Total: 20,048.27
Checking
3YO PS
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 99.93 Fund Total: 99.93

ENTERPRISE FUND
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 201.96 Fund Total: 201.96

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
972.81 CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 168.37 ESTHERVILLE
LINCOLN CENTRAL CSD
FEES 20.00 FUHRMAN, MARK
OFFICIAL 105.00 IOWA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC UNION
FEES 30.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC ASSN
FEES 25.00 IOWA QUIZ BOWL LEAGUE
FEES 275.00 JOSTENS
RESALE SUPPLIES 1,909.95 MIRCOTEL AMES
LODGING 287.00 MYFRUITSALE.COM
RESALE SUPPLIES
12,282.93
NELSON, KODY
OFFICIAL 140.00 OKOBOJI CSD
FEES 20.00 PASTA OF THE PRAIRIE
RESALE SUPPLIES 682.00 PEDERSEN, LESLIE
OFFICIAL 90.00 IOWA STATE BANK
START UP CASH 700.00 POSTMASTER
POSTAGE 82.50 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 219.54 ROHWER, JEREMY
RESALE SUPPLIES 1,245.00 SPIRIT LAKE CSD
FEES 0.00 VAN ROEKEL, BRAD
OFFICIAL 140.00 WAGNER, JAMES
OFFICIAL 90.00 WAGNER, SCOTT
OFFICIAL 105.00 WEAVER, ANDREW
OFFICIAL 140.00 WEST LYON CSD
FEES 20.00 YATES, KILEY
RESALE SUPPLIES 165.00 Fund Total: 19,915.10

CAPITAL PROJECTS CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE
3,499.00
ENVIROMENTAL AIR
TECHNOLOGY
PURCHASED SERVICE
6,697.00 FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE
20,584.09 GRAINGER
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
(374.34) HOMEDEPOT
GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,953.00 K & W ELECTRIC, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE
1,608.29 MID-WEST 3D SOLUTIONS LLC INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
2,925.00 POWER LIFT
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
192,344.40
TRI-ARC MANUFACTURING LLC
GENERAL SUPPLIES
4,684.00 UMB BANK, N.A.
DEBT SERVICE 600.00 VOGEL PAINT & GLASS INC
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES
7,318.90 WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
431,810.15 Fund Total: 673,649.49
Published in the Marcus News on December 25, 2025