MINUTES - REGULAR BOARD MEETING - October 29, 2018


The regular meeting of the Reedsville Board of education was called to order at 6:29 PM by Board President Andrew Maertz.  Present:  Board members - Andrew Maertz, Vicki Petska, Rick Hein, Todd Schneider and Carie Boldt.  Administrative team members - Tony Butturini, Michael Nate, Joe Cook, and Ryan McCulley.  Others:  Amy Hein, Eleni Hein, John Ebert, Stephanie Maertz, Kim Luedtke, Warren Wedepohl, Don Verbeten, Eric Roffers, Keith Verbeten, Mike Lodel, Bob Ebert, Sara Lodel, Joe Delsman, and Becky O’Leary.         


Mr. Andrew Maertz called the meeting to order at 6:30 and announced that proper legal notice of the meeting had been given.

1. Opening
   1. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Andrew Maertz
   2. Motion to approve agenda made by Carie Boldt, seconded by Vicki Petska.  Motion carried.
1. Public Input
   1. Warren Wedepohl-dual sport athletes
   2. Joe Delsman-status of wrestling room
   3. John Ebert-status of wrestling room
   4. Don Verbeten-timing of wrestling room
1. Discussion items
   1. Employment announcements-coaching:  Travis Grimm-7th/8th girls basketball, Dillon Beyer-7th/8th boys basketball, Luke Ubersox-6th boys basketball, Ron Prochnow-5th boys basketball, Dan Dvorachek-5th/6th girls basketball, Heather Kiekhaefer-JV girls basketball, Keith Verbeten and Matt Klotz-assistant wrestling.  Coaching resignation:  Lauren Holschbach-JV2 girls basketball.
   2. Information:  Notice of School Board Election
Incumbent:  Carie Boldt
        2018-2019 Election Timetable
November 27-Deadline for publication of notice
December 21-Deadline for filing incumbent notice of non-candidacy
January 2-Deadline for filing declaration of candidacy
January 9-Deadline for verification of declarations of candidacy
February 19-Spring primary
April 2-Spring election
April 22-School board member takes office
1. Discussion/Action Items
   1. Motion to accept payment of bills made by Todd Schneider, seconded by Carie Boldt. Andrew Maertz abstained.  Motion carried 4-0. 
   2. Motion to approve minutes from the September 17 regular session meeting made by Rick Hein and seconded by Carie Boldt.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   3. Motion to approve the certification of tax levy of $3,021,095 for geneal fund operations, $1,411,891 for debt service, and $20,000 for community service made by Rick Hein and seconded by Vicki Petska.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   4. Motion to approve the dual sport athlete policy option #2 to declare a primary and secondary sport made by Rick Hein.  No second.  Motion died.  Motion to approve the dual sport athlete policy option #3 to continue current practice/code statement made by Rick Hein and seconded by Andrew Maertz.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   5. Motion to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar made by Carie Boldt and seconded by Vicki Petska.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   6. Motion to approve the updated long range capital improvement plan made by Rick Hein and seconded by Todd Schneider.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   7. Motion to approve health insurance with no changes and a 4.3% increase made by Vicki Petska and seconded by Carie Boldt.  Andrew abstained.  Motion carried 4-0.
   8. Motion to approve district audit made by Carie Boldt and seconded by Rick Hein. All ayes.  Motion carried.
   9. Motion to approve hiring special ed aide long term sub Katherine Janssen made by Carie Boldt and seconded by Todd Schneider.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   10. Motion to approve Jamie Brown as head golf coach, Adam Hall as head baseball coach, Jim Meidl as head softball coach, Chris Shimek as head girls track coach, Daniel Butler as head boys coach made by Carie Boldt and seconded by Vicki Petska.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   11. Motion to approve parent transportation contract made by Rick Hein and seconded by Todd Schneider.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
1. Reports
   1. District Administrator/High School Principal-1. Long range capital plan  2. 2019-20 school calendar  3. Health insurance  4. State of the district  5. Dr. Jenny Young  6. Legislative meeting 
   2. Elementary/Middle School Principal-1. Safety team update  2. Thank you to Reedsville Fire Department  3. Human trafficking presentation  4. SLO/PPG  5. Newsletter update 
   3. Director of Special Education-1. Additional teacher  2. Preschool screening  3. State directors conference  4. Transition fair  5. Consultation with Kim Post  6. Staff recognition
   4. Dean of Students/Athletic Director-1. Coaching positions  2. Dual sport athletes  3. Long range athletic facilities update  4. FFA activities  5. Art class memory project 
   5. Board Members -1. Andrew - explaining the tax levy and Rick discussion of prioritizing the capital needs  
1. Adjourn into Closed Session at 7:06 PM.  According to SS 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.  (bidding). The Reedsville Board of Education reserves the right to return to open session.  Motion made by Carie Boldt, seconded by Todd Schneider.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  


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                                                                 Vicki Petska, Clerk