Public Meeting Minutes: May 12, 2026 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 Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to excuse the absence of Robert Hayes. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Hayes: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: 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 Jean Dorcey, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (April 14 Minutes, April Financial Reports, May bills of $1,278,346.81, and the Administrator's monthly report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Hayes: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: 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 May

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. Tower School Property

Discussion: Administrator Heimann informed the board of a meeting with the Wayne City Administrator regarding the the Tower School Property.

C.4.b. Walthill School Ground Breaking Ceremony

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared pictures from the Walthill School Ground Breaking Ceremony.

D. Public Comment

E. Teaching and Learning Team Report

Discussion: Kellen Conroy, Director of Teaching and Learning, shared an overview of the team’s services and provided an update on ESU1’s continuous improvement process.

F. ESU #1 Annual Survey

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared the annual survey results and comments, which are used as one source of feedback to help identify opportunities for improving services.

G. Early Learning Connections Grant Expenditures

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to authorize Administrator Heimann to expend Early Learning Connections grant, and the Early Learning Connections Coach Consultant grant funds as needed prior to May 31. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

H. NDE Core Services Funding Certification

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared preliminary NDE information showing ESU1’s Core Service Funds will decrease for 2026-27.

I. School Support Projects*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Kimberly Snyder, seconded by Jean Dorcey, to approve the school support projects for 2026-27. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

J. Director of Special Education Job Description

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Josiah Boneschans, to approve the Director of Special Education job description. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

K. July Board Meeting

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Josiah Boneschans, to approve not holding the regularly scheduled board meeting in July. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

L. Personnel*

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

L.1.a. Resignation(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve the resignation of Amy Bennett, Speech Language Pathologist, effective at the end of her 2025-26 contract. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

L.1.b. New Hire(s)

L.1.c. Contract Change(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve the contract change for Stuart Clark as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

L.1.d. Termination(s)

M. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:39 pm.

May 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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