Board of Education Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
03/16/2026 06:00 PM
Paullina Site Board Room
Voting Members
John Beck, Board President
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
Denise Phillips, JH/HS Principal
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 Jamie Negus, Sue McCauley, Dallas Jalas, John Beck, Beth Sibenaller-Woodall, and Kody Nelson were present.  Director Josh Rausch was absent.  Quorum established.
C. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
D. Public Hearing
Board President John Beck declared the public hearing required by Iowa Code 279.10 regarding the district’s 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic calendar open at 6:00 PM.  No written or oral public comments were received.  The public hearing was closed at 6:01 PM.

1. 2025-26 School Academic Calendar
2. 2026-27 School Academic Calendar
   E. Welcome and Delegation
3. Public Forum
   None.
   F. Consider Consent Items
4. Minutes of Previous Meetings
   Motion to approve minutes from the February 16, 2026, initial bargaining proposal and the February 16, 2026, regular meeting.
   Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
5. 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: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   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: Dallas Jalas
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   G. Reports
6. DCAP Presentation
   Secondary Principal Denise Phillips presented to the board the annual review of the 2025-26 District Career and Action Plan and answered questions posed by board members.
7. 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 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.
8. Recognition of Staff, Students and Patrons
   See the school website and SO’ app for updates.
   H. Board Committee Reports
   The Finance/Negotiations Committee provided a brief update to the rest of the board on the Fiscal Year 2027 negotiations process.
   I. Unfinished Business
9. Consider Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy Code 400 Series
   Motion made by: Sue McCauley
   Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
   Voting:
   Unanimously Approved
   J. New Business
10. Consider Approval of Modified 2025-26 Academic Calendar
    Motion to approve the modified 2025-26 academic calendar.
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
11. Consider Approval of Modified 2026-27 Academic Calendar
    Motion to approve the modified 2026-27 academic calendar.
    Motion made by: Kody Nelson
    Motion seconded by: Jamie Negus
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
12. Consider Approval of Bleacher Project Dirt Work Bids
    Motion to approve the bid from R1 Excavating in the amount of $13,550.
    Motion made by: Kody Nelson
    Motion seconded by: Dallas Jalas
    Voting:
    John Beck – Yes
    Sue McCauley – Yes
    Beth Sibenaller-Woodall – Abstain
    Dallas Jalas – Yes
    Jamie Negus – Yes
    Kody Nelson – Yes
    Motion carried.
13. Consider Approval of Bleacher Project Concrete Work Bids
    Motion to approve the bid from The Concrete Guys in the amount of $14,746.
    Motion made by: Jamie Negus
    Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    K. Personnel
14. Resignations
    Paige Ginger – Elementary Instructor
    Motion made by: Sue McCauley
    Motion seconded by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    2. Employment of Staff
    Brooklyn Tewes – Elementary Instructor
    Emma Peterson - Elementary Instructor
    Kaylee Nelson – JH Softball Coach
    Motion made by: Jamie Negus
    Motion seconded by: Sue McCauley
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    L. Talking Points
    Board members discussed the negotiations process and upcoming technology purchases.
    M. Adjournment
    Motion made by: Beth Sibenaller-Woodall
    Motion seconded by: Kody Nelson
    Voting:
    Unanimously Approved
    The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 PM.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2026, in the Paullina site board room.
    Published in the Marcus News on March 26, 2026

South O’Brien Approved Claims
AHLERS & COONEY, PC
LEGAL SERVICE 57.00 AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,654.05 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DONATION 34.00
AMERICINN
LODGING 178.08
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
NATURAL GAS 9,927.55
BLICK ART MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
172.04
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 383.80
BOMGAARS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.57 BRADY’S PUB
TRAVEL 16.00
BUILDERS SHARPENING & SERVICE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE..241.38
CITY OF PAULLINA
UTILITIES 2,621.60 CITY OF PRIMGHAR
UTILITIES 2,307.46 CLAIM AID
FEES 385.63
CLAYTON RIDGE CSD
FEES 4,541.25
CULLIGAN IOWA
GENERAL SUPPLIES 620.13
DAKOTA POTTERS SUPPLY LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
740.54
DEMCO, INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 218.35
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FEES 1,050.00
DHS CASHIER
FEES 3,823.50
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE
77,432.89
FAMILY FIRST HOMECARE OF IA
MEDICAL SERVICES 7,345.17
GEHLEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
FEES 85.00
HEARTLAND NATURAL GAS LLC NATURAL GAS 4,080.37
IOWA DEPT OF INSPECTIONS,
APPEALS,& LICENSING
FEES 40.00
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSN
FEES 770.80
IOWA JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS, INC
FEES 200.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES
560.18 JOSTENS
GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,214.63
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
731.04
JW PEPPER & SON, INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
41.97 LOCOMOTION LANES
FEES 702.50
MARCUS LUMBER COMPANY
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 94.31
MARCUS NEWS IN
PUBLICATIONS 405.85
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC
WELDING SUPPLIES 411.80
MENARD, INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.81
MIDAMERICA BOOKS
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
124.80
MOERMOND, REBECCA
EVENT WORKER 125.00 NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
PURCHASED SERVICE 80.50
NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
FEES 5,929.50
NORTHWEST AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
SPECIAL EDUCATION 18,323.50
OC SANITATION INC
GARBAGE SERVICES 180.55 ONE SOURCE THE BACKGROUND CHECK COMPANY
PURCHASED SERVICE 133.50
P & K PEST CONTROL, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 855.00
PAPER CORPORATION, THE
PAPER SUPPLIES 3,519.05
PAULLINA HARDWARE
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
333.91
PRAIRIE LAKES AEA
FEES 1,908.98
PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 391.33
RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
96.46
SCHOOL BUS SALES CO
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES
238.94
SCHOOL HEALTH
CORPORATION
GENERAL SUPPLIES 235.76 SECURITY STATE BANK
FEES 10.00
SERVSAFE NATIONAL
RESTAURANT ASSN
FEES 195.00
SIOUX CITY CSD
FEES 10,441.35
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
3,346.40
SWEENEY’S FARM & HOME
CENTER, INC.
BUILDING SUPPLIES 11.84
TOWN & COUNTRY DISPOSAL
WASTE REMOVAL 577.66
TSYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
FEES 342.21 WEX BANK
DIESEL/FUEL 7,499.59
ZANER-BLOSER, INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,690.00
ZUB’S SHOP INC
TRANS REPAIR/MAINT
2,982.40 Fund Total: 182,757.48

33 SAVE FUND
ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY TECH SUPPLIES 45.87
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,243.80
APPLE INC
TECH SUPPLIES 11.76
COMMUNITY AGENCY, THE
PHONE/INTERNET 988.04
HOTSY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
PURCHASED SERVICE
1,319.89
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
LEASE CONTRACT 171.99
PIXOW
TECH SERVICES 24,638.64
RUSSELL CELLULAR
CELLULAR SERVICE 696.48
VERIZON
CELL SERVICE 550.13 Fund Total: 29,666.60

36 PPEL FUND
AIRGAS USA, LLC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 709.07
BAN-KOE SYSTEMS INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 761.29 BLACKHAWK MASONRY, LLC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 862.00
BUILDERS SHARPENING & SERVICE
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
1,919.98
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES, INC
PURCHASED SERVICE 4,258.00
D & K DOOR LLC
PURCHASED SERVICE 193.00
DAKTRONICS INC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 2,000.00 ENGINEERING DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC
ENGINEERING SERVICES
481.25
ENVIROMENTAL AIR TECHNOLOGY
PURCHASED SERVICE 2,054.50
FEH ASSOCIATES INC
ARCHITECTURE FEE 15,227.84
GEELS GLASS, INC.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
2,310.00
GFC LEASING
COPIER LEASE 4,513.15
HICKS ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE 412.94
LATITUDE SIGNAGE + DESIGN
GENERAL SUPPLIES 4,663.34
RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC INC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,339.30
SCE LLC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
483.59
SCHOOL BUS SALES CO
TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 4,903.24
SPENCER OFFICE SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
452.00
SWIFT AIR INC
REPAIR/MAINT SERVICE
5,773.47
VOGEL PAINT & GLASS INC
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES
5,716.79
WILTGEN BROTHERS INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
346,994.15 Fund Total: 406,028.90

61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 105.71
CASEY’S BAKERY INC
BREAD PRODUCTS 1,644.68
DFA DAIRY BRANDS FLUID, LLC
DAIRY PRODUCTS 3,201.11
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS
PURCHASED SERVICE
1,475.50
JESS FOOD SERVICE &
EQUIPMENT
REPAIR/SUPPLIES 78.00 MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
NUTRITION PRODUCTS
17,258.75
PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 60.80 Fund Total: 23,824.55

63 3YO PS
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 126.58 Fund Total: 126.58

21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUNDABERSON, MICHELLE
REIMBURSEMENT 47.96
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
1,013.68
AMERICAN BASEBALL CAMPS LLC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 99.99
BOB & SCOTT’S
GENERAL SUPPLIES 90.70
BRASSER, KEVIN
REIMBURSEMENT 52.00
DAKTRONICS INC
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
2,312.50
DOLLAR GENERAL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 209.70
EEKHOFF, KEVIN
OFFICIAL 140.00
FRIEDRICHSEN MEAT
COMPANY LLC
PURCHASED SERVICE
217.27 FUHRMAN, MARK
OFFICIAL 575.00
HYVEE INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 94.17 IOWA FCCLA
FEES 960.00
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC
FEES 78.00
JWS BAR & GRILL
GENERAL SUPPLIES 168.00
KRAAYENBRINK, JOEL
OFFICIAL 140.00
LUCAS, JEFF
OFFICIAL 140.00
MENARD, INC
GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.84 NASSP/NHS
FEES 151.99
NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION
RESALE/GENERAL
SUPPLIES 450.19
NELSON, KODY
OFFICIAL 330.00
PRAIRIE MARKET
GENERAL SUPPLIES 455.41 REINKE, BLAKE
OFFICIAL 140.00 RILEY, DYLAN
OFFICIAL 140.00
TILGNER, MONTE
OFFICIAL 140.00
TROPHIES PLUS
GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,092.42 VAN ROEKEL, BRAD
OFFICIAL 140.00 VAN ROEKEL, LES
OFFICIAL 140.00
WAGNER, MICHAEL
OFFICIAL 105.00
WAGNER, SCOTT
OFFICIAL 105.00 WALMART
GENERAL SUPPLIES 287.70 WEAVER, ANDREW
OFFICIAL 410.00
WOELBER, TROY
OFFICIAL 140.00 Fund Total: 11,630.52
Published in the Marcus News on March 26, 2026