Public Meeting Minutes: March 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of the meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site and included electronically in the E-Meeting agenda.

B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Kimberly Snyder, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to excuse the absence of members Jean Dorcey and Jim Gunsolley. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Dorcey: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Josiah Boneschans, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (February 11 Minutes, February Financial Reports, March bills of $1,186,982.06 and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Dorcey: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

C.2. Financial Reports

C.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

C.3. Bills for March

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. ESU #1 Annual Survey

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared the results of the All Staff Day survey.

C.4.b. Literacy Coach

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared an update about the Literacy Coach project.

D. Public Comment

E. School District Firewall Project Support

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Robert Hayes, to authorize Administrator Heimann to spend up to $475,000 to replace/upgrade network Firewall hardware/software for each ESU 1 member school district as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Dorcey: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

F. ESU1 Logo

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared the new ESU 1 logo.

G. Legislative Session

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided a legislative update.

H. Personnel*

H.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

H.1.a. Resignation(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve the resignations for Jessica Gragert, Deaf Education; Kaylin Voller, Speech Para; and Kayla Korth, Speech Language Pathologist effective at the end of the 2024-25 contract year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Dorcey: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

H.1.b. New Hire(s)

Discussion:

Julieta Fregoso, Tower Paraeducator, effective March 10

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Robert Hayes, seconded by Amy Brand, to approve the contract for employment with Brianna Hansen & Amy Bennett, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Michelle Martindale, Deaf Educator effective for the 2025-26 school year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Dorcey: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

H.1.c. Contract Change(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve Jenna McAfee's contract change from a 175 day, speech-language pathologist to a 180 day, school psychologist in 2025-26. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Dorcey: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

H.1.d. Termination(s)

I. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:10 pm.

March 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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