South O’Brien District Board of Education Meeting
01/19/2026 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Library
MEETING MINUTES
Mission
“Preparing students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners.”
Attendance
Voting Members
John Beck, Board President
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Josh Rausch, 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
Jean Steen, Elementary Principal
A. Call to Order
School Board President John Beck called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
Directors Josh Rausch, Sue McCauley, Dallas Jalas, John Beck, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Jamie Negus, and Kody Nelson were present. Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Welcome and Delegation
- Public Forum
None.
E. Consider Consent Items - Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion to approve the December 15, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
Motion made by: Kody Nelson
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - 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: Sue McCauley
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: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
F. Reports - CTSO Presentation
Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors Amy Schmidt and Priscilla Jenness highlighted their Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO). They provided information on their respective programs, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and answered questions posed by board members. Instructor Shelby Quail was absent, but highlighted her CTSO, SkillsUSA, in the presentation. - 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 provided an update to the board from the elementary including 21st-century skills, college and career readiness, positive climate and culture, high perforc. 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 district school performance on the Iowa School Performance Profile, the bond project at the Paullina site, the 2026-27 academic calendar, and upcoming dates to look for. - Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
G. Unfinished Business - Consider Approval of Paullina Library HVAC Replacement
Motion to approve the bid from Thompson Solutions Group in the amount of $72,250 to replace the HVAC system in the Paullina library.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
H. New Business - Consider Approval of O’Brien County Fair Memorandum of Understanding
Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between the O’Brien County Fair Board and the South O’Brien Community School District.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Consider Approval of Paullina Kitchen Freezer
Motion to approve the bid from Frigitec in the amount of $25,562.70 to replace the Paullina kitchen freezer box and related items.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
I. Personnel - Resignations
Dylan Kreibaum – Custodian
Beau Ruleaux – Secondary Instructor
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Employment of Staff
Kyle Martin – Custodian
Tiffany Harper – Fitness Center Custodian
DJ Lode – JH Boys Wrestling Coach
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
J. Talking Points
Mr. Riley updated the board on memberships to the new community fitness center.
K. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 PM.
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2026, in the Paullina site library at 6:00 PM. 01/20/2026 10:32 AM
Published in the Marcus News on January 29, 2026
South O’Brien Board of Ed January Claims
SOUTH O’BRIEN BOARD OF ED – JANUARY 19, 2026 APPROVED CLAIMS
GENERAL FUND
ABERSON CHIROPRACTIC
PURCHASED SERVICE 240.00 AHLERS & COONEY, PC
LEGAL SERVICE 145.00 AI LEARNING SHIFT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2,055.18 ALTA-AURELIA CSD
FEES 8,535.25 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,084.44 ARAMARK
CLOTHING SUPPLIES 162.59 ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
(1,271.28) AUTISM-PRODUCTS.COM
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
2,170.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY
NATURAL GAS 2,614.62 BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 578.88 BOMGAARS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,877.45
BUILDERS SHARPENING & SERVICE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 266.06 CASEY’S
TRAVEL 78.00 CHEROKEE CSD
FEES 29,873.38 CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES 2,942.06 CLAIM AID
FEES 301.38 COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
PHONE/INTERNET 989.12 CULLIGAN IOWA
GENERAL SUPPLIES 373.63 DEMCO, INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 289.47 DHS CASHIER
FEES 2,988.11 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS PURCHASED SERVICE
74,895.38
FAMILY FIRST HOMECARE OF IOWA
MEDICAL SERVICES 5,230.26
HARTLEY-MELVIN-SANBORN CSD
FEES 44,067.36
HEARTLAND AREA EDUCATION AENCY
TRAINING FEES 100.00 HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS LLC NATURAL GAS 1,305.49 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS
FEES 850.00 IOWA DEPT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, & LICENSING
FEES 200.00 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH
FEES 390.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES
500.95 JOSTENS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 900.60 JOSTENS
RESALE SUPPLIES 13.05 JW PEPPER & SON, INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
566.98 KEEP AIM LLC
RESALE SUPPLIES 250.00 MARCUS LUMBER COMPANY
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
108.57 MARCUS NEWS INC
PUBLICATIONS 399.10 MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS 61.42 MENARDS
MAINT/RESALE SUPPLIES
192.10 MOC-FV CSD
FEES 100,476.75 NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 26.84 NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
PURCHASED SERVICE 83.03 NEW TEC, INC
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
726.45
NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
FEES 922.50 NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
SPECIAL EDUCATION 18,323.50 OC SANITATION INC
GARBAGE SERVICES 180.55 P & K PEST CONTROL, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 560.00 PAULLINA HARDWARE
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
961.02 PIZZA RANCH
TRAVEL 14.87 POSTMASTER
POSTAGE 115.70 PRAIRIE LAKES AEA
FEES 18.46 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 308.20 RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
76.49
RECORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 47.00 SAM’S CLUB
GENERAL SUPPLIES 86.38
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA
FEES 125.00 SECURITY STATE BANK
FEES 10.00 SHELDON CSD
FEES 61,490.95 SIOUX CITY CSD
FEES 2,448.60 SPECTRUM PAINT
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
440.88 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
2,057.06 TOWN & COUNTRY DISPOSAL
WASTE REMOVAL 459.32 TRIPLE R REPAIR LLC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
25.55 TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
FEES 311.70 VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 402.66 WEX BANK
DIESEL/FUEL 7,243.78 WONDERLAND THEATRE
FEES 1,530.00 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
MEDICAL SUPPLIES 253.00 Fund Total: 386,050.84
Checking 33 SAVE FUND
AEL INC
INSPECTION FEE 1,066.80 ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY
TECH SUPPLIES 45.90 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,016.84 APPLE INC
TECH SUPPLIES 11.76 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 11,473.70 SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
4,343.00 SWIFT AIR INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
9,125.88 TRIPLE R REPAIR LLC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
1,134.38 VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 122.72 WOOD SHOP, THE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
6,000.00 Fund Total 34,340.98
Checking 36 PPEL FUND
AHLERS & COONEY, PC
LEGAL SERVICE 32,718.37
ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
2,265.40 BOMGAARS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 307.99 BOMGAARS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 669.96 DAN’S ELECTRIC INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
4,972.15 GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 2,312.15 JR ROOFING LLC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
450.00 KNIGHT PROTECTION, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE
900.00
RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
3,994.75 Fund Total: 48,590.77
61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.55
CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 1,589.75
DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLUID, LLC
DAIRY PRODUCTS 3,312.21
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE
1,475.50
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS
9,702.42 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 51.16 SENSOR SYSTEMS 1,224.00 STRACHAN SALES INC
FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES
589.75 Fund Total: 17,961.34
Checking 63 3YO PS
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 99.43 Fund Total: 99.43
68 ENTERPRISE FUND
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 353.73
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS 416.06
Fund Total: 769.79
21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
ALTA-AURELIA CSD
FEES 100.00 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
12.97
BEN FRANKLIN
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
10.78
CF PROMO/I29 SPORTS/CF GEAR
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 89.00 COMFORT INN
LODGING 1,155.84 DAKTRONICS INC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 1,070.00
DAN’S ELECTRIC INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
834.98
DEROCHER, ADAM
OFFICIAL 140.00 EEKHOFF, KEVIN
OFFICIAL 140.00 FERNSTRUM, ROSS
OFFICIAL 90.00 FUHRMAN, MARK
OFFICIAL 525.00
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC
FEES 124.00 KOOI, BRYAN
OFFICIAL 140.00 MALLOY, JOHN
OFFICIAL 140.00 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION
RESALE/GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,168.50 IOWA STATE BANK
START UP CASH 200.00 PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE, INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 108.00 PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.47 RENS, MARCUS
OFFICIAL 140.00 SAM’S CLUB
GENERAL SUPPLIES 73.12 SCHOONHOVEN, MARLIN
OFFICIAL 140.00 TROPHIES PLUS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 72.25 WAGNER, SCOTT
OFFICIAL 75.00 WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 246.60 WEAVER, ANDREW
OFFICIAL 180.00 WOOD SHOP, THE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
2,666.12 Fund Total: 9,774.63
31 CAPITAL PROJECTS
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE
1,119.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
14,990.83 FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE
15,976.54 PAULLINA HARDWARE
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
110.37 PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 16,409.05 UMB BANK, N.A.
DEBT SERVICE 600.00 WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
199,006.00 Fund Total: 248,211.79
Published in the Marcus News on January 29, 2026