Board Minutes

USD 426 Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, December 9, 2024

BOE Meeting - 12:00 P.M.

Pike Valley Elementary

Unapproved Board Minutes

The regular Board of Education meeting for USD 426 began at 12:18 p.m. President Bryan Rickard called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by Board Members Sharon Segerhammar, Troy Isaacson, John Garman, President Bryan Rickard, Superintendent Steve Joonas, Troy Carlgren, Brandi Bray, Mason Runft, Principal Mike Gritten, and Principal Jeremy Miller.

Sharon Segerhammar moved, seconded by Brandi Bray to adopt the agenda and the additions/corrections as listed below. Motion passed 7-0.

New Business:
E. New Table Saw

A thank you card from the Julie Bolte family was presented to the board.

Jim Bohling spoke with the board about his volunteer time with the woods class at the Jr/Sr High. Mr. Bohling has secured some funding to purchase a new table saw that has patented stop technology and is requesting that the District help to fund the remainder.

Brandi Bray moved, seconded by John Garman to approve consent agenda. Motion passed 7-0. 

The following is approved:  

  1. Approve Minutes of November 11th Regular Meeting 

  2. Approve Donations

  3. Approve Financial Reports and Payment of Bills

Curriculum Corner presented by Liz Callaway over her time and duties as Instructional Coach for the District.

Troy Isaacson moved, seconded by Sharon Segerhammar to enter executive session at 12:52 p.m. for fifteen minutes to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel; to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion passed 7-0. Entering into executive session were Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 1:07 p.m.

Troy Carlgren moved, seconded by John Garman to enter executive session at 1:07 p.m. for fifteen minutes to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel; to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion passed 7-0. Entering into executive session were Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 1:23 p.m.

Brandi Bray moved, seconded by Troy Isaacson to enter executive session at 1:23 p.m. for five minutes to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel; to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion passed 7-0. Entering into executive session were Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 1:28 p.m.

Sharon Segerhammar moved, seconded by Mason Runft to enter executive session at 1:28 p.m. for five minutes to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel; to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion passed 7-0. Entering into executive session were Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 1:33 p.m.

Troy Carlgren moved, seconded by Troy Isaacson to approve the resignation of Brooke Mohler, preschool para, effective November 27, 2024. Motion passed 7-0.

Brandi Bray moved, seconded by Sharon Segerhammar to approve the hire of Kelli Johnston, Science Teacher Apprentice. Motion passed 7-0.

Brandi Bray moved, seconded by Mason Runft to approve the hire of Kaitlyn Joonas as Elementary Library Aide. Motion passed 7-0.

Troy Isaacson moved, seconded by Brandi Bray to approve the hire of Chelsey Simon, preschool para. Motion passed 7-0.

Troy Isaacson moved, seconded by Brandi Bray to approve the hire of Mike Gritten as Elementary Principal/Superintendent for a two-year contract beginning on July 1, 2025. Motion passed 7-0.

Sharon Segerhammar moved, seconded by John Garman to approve the purchase of a new riding lawn mower from C&W Farm Supply. Motion passed 7-0.

Troy Carlgren moved, seconded by Troy Isaacson to approve the disposal list as presented. Motion passed 7-0.

Troy Isaacson moved, seconded by Brandi Bray to approve the purchase of a new table saw with stop technology as presented by Jim Bohling for the CTE program. Motion passed 7-0.

Mr. Gritten presented the Elementary Principal’s report.

Mr. Miller presented the Jr/Sr High School Principal’s report.

Mr. Joonas presented the Superintendent’s report which included the following items: Elementary school plumbing, roof and landscaping updates, Needs Assessment, State Board Meeting recognition, and Dyslexia Training.

Troy Carlgren moved, seconded by Brandi Bray to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 7-0.

The meeting adjournment time was 2:10 p.m. Those in attendance at the December 9, 2024 Board of Education meeting were the above Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, Principal Jeremy Miller, Principal Mike Gritten, Jim Bohling, Liz Callaway, and Business Manager/Board Clerk Morgan Barnhart.

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Attest:  Board Clerk


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