Board of Education Special School Board Meeting
Southeast Valley Community School District
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Southeast Valley Central Office
6:30 PM
The Board of Education of Southeast Valley Community School District met in a regular session. President Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
Roll Call:
Shannon Miller, Allan Wicklein, Katie VanSickle, Sean Stewart, Joni Hefley, Jim Carlson
Absent: Jeff Ackerson
Motion by Stewart,seconded by VanSickle to approve the consent items. Consent items include agenda, minutes from prior meeting, payment of bills presented, personnel changesand any open enrollment requests.
Personnel included the following:
• Resignation: Tara Erritt submitted her resignation as an associate at Farnhamville. The board approved and expressed gratitude for her years of service.
• Hiring:
o Mrs. Stattelman recommended Anna Brown for one of the 3rd grade positions.
o Angie Knuths will be hired to fill the other 3rd grade position.
o Teighan Osborne was recommended for elementary music in Dayton.
o Trevor Clark was recommended as a bus driver.
o The board approved a flat fee of $350, previously $300, for high school teachers teaching college classes for the required one day class at ICCC.
o Morgan Castenson was recommended to return as the 3rd high school volleyball coach. o Daycare increases were presented for the daycare employees.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, VanSickle,Hefley
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
Committee reports: -
Facilities & Grounds
• The school facilities were noted to be in excellent condition following the summer efforts of staff. Appreciation was expressed for the maintenance staff.
• Cabinetry and carpet installation in Dayton were progressing slower than expected but getting there. • Discussion took place regarding whether to proceed with the locker room remodel.
Motion by VanSickle ,seconded by Carlson to approve the financials as presented.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, VanSickle,Hefley
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
• Paton Churdan is experiencing some difficulties in getting CTE opportunities for its students. Greene County just doesn’t have the teachers. They have requested assistance from Southeast Valley, and discussions with the Greene County Superintendent have taken place. The board was asked if they had any objections to a couple of students coming to Southeast Valley for CTE opportunities. A discussion took place, and there were no objections.
Motion by Stewart,seconded by VanSickle to approve the sale of a 2017 Suburban to Paton-Churdan. Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, VanSickle,Hefley
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
• Board goals were discussed. It was agreed that the goal would be increasing student achievement.
Motion by Hefely,secondedby Wicklein to approve the Board goal for 2024-2025.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, VanSickle,Hefley
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
Motion by Stewart,seconded by Hefley to approve the new Daycare Rates for 2024-2025. Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, VanSickle,Hefley
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
The next meeting will be held, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Central Office.
Motion by Stewart,seconded by Carlson to adjourn..
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, VanSickle,Hefley
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0