South O’Brien School Board of Education Meeting
South O’Brien School District Board of Education Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
02/16/2026 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Library
Voting Members
John Beck, Board President
Sue McCauley, Board Member
Josh Rausch, Board Member
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Board Vice President
Jamie Negus, Board Member
Kody Nelson, Board Member
Non-Voting Members
Wade Riley, Superintendent
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Denise Phillips, JH/HS 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, John Beck, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Jamie Negus, and Kody Nelson were present. Director Dallas Jalas was absent. Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Public Hearing
- 2026-27 School Academic Calendar
Board President John Beck declared the public hearing required by Iowa Code 279.10 regarding the district’s 2026-27 academic calendar open at 6:01 PM. No written or oral public comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:02 PM.
E. Welcome and Delegation - Public Forum
None. - Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion to approve the January 19, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
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: Josh Rausch
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: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
G. Reports - Mentoring Presentation
Instructors Rebecca Miller and Tiffany Bahrenfuss discussed the district’s in-house mentoring program, including the length and purpose of the program, as well as the resources and materials used. Miller and Bahrenfuss also answered questions posed by board members. - 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 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, progress in the Iowa Legislature, and upcoming dates to look for. - Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
H. Board Committee Reports
None.
I. Unfinished Business
None.
J. New Business - Consider Approval of 2026-27 Academic Calendar
Motion to approve option #1 as the 2026-27 district academic calendar.
Motion made by: Kody Nelson
Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Consider Approval of Bleacher Project Bid
Motion to approve the bid from Townsend Company in the amount of $82,980.00 to replace the existing visitor bleachers at the football/track complex.
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Consider Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Code 400 Series
Motion made by: Kody Nelson
Motion seconded by: Josh Rausch
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
K. Personnel - Resignations
Skye Rehder – Assistant HS Volleyball Coach
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
Unanimously Approved - Employment of Staff
Mackenzie Meyer – JH Softball Coach
Kevin Poeckes – JH Basketball Coach
Lynn Cole – HS Golf Coach
Darlene Morris – Elementary Paraprofessional
Lyngale Egdorf – Elementary Paraprofessional
Curtis Lilly – Secondary Instructor
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
L. Communication - IASB Information
Board members were encouraged to check out the resources available from IASB.
M. Talking Points
Superintendent Wade Riley notified board members of a planned upcoming negotiations committee meeting.
N. Consider Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i): To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
Motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).
Motion made by: Sue McCauley
Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Voting:
John Beck – Yes
Sue McCauley – Yes
Josh Rausch – Yes
Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Yes
Jamie Negus – Yes
Kody Nelson – Yes
The board entered into closed session at 6:55 PM. - Closed Session
O. Adjournment
The board re-entered open session at 7:18 PM.
Roll Call
Present: Josh Rausch, Sue McCauley, John Beck, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, Jamie Negus, Kody Nelson
Absent: Dallas Jalas
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by: Josh Rausch
Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026, in the Paullina Site Board Room.
John Beck, Board President
Aaron Giese, SBO/Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on February 26, 2026
South O’Brien School Bills
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WAGON
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
355.50
AHLERS & COONEY, PC LEGAL SERVICE 141.00
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
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BESTBUY
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BLUE TEQUILA
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BOMGAARS
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BOYDEN-HULL CSD
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CAM CSD
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CLAIM AID
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CLAYTON RIDGE CSD
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CORELDRAW
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SIOUX CENTRAL CSD
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PIXOW
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ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
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SWIFT AIR INC
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THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
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CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES, INC
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WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
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SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND
BOB & SCOTT’S
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CASEY’S BAKERY INC
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DFA DAIRY BRANDS
FLUID, LLC
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MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
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BOB & SCOTT’S
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MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
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PRAIRIE MARKET
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BELTMAN, MARK
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CENTER SPORTS, INC
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EEKHOFF, KEVIN
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IOWA HIGH SCHOOL
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KRAAYENBRINK, JOEL
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LUCAS, JEFF
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NEAL CHASE LUMBER CO
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PAULLINA HARDWARE
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IOWA STATE BANK
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PRAIRIE MARKET
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RAY, KAITLIN
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REINKE, BLAKE
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RILEY, DYLAN
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WEAVER, ANDREW
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WOELBER, TROY
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WOLF, JAKE
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WYNJA, SCOTT
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CAPITAL PROJECTS SCHOOLSIN INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 1,792.48
WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
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Fund Total: 223,434.94
Published in the Marcus News on February 26, 2026