The regular Board of Education meeting for USD 426 began at 7:00 p.m. President Troy Carlgren called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by Board Members Sharon Segerhammar, John Garman, President Troy Carlgren, Superintendent Steve Joonas, Bryan Rickard, Jared Gile, Principal Mike Gritten, and Principal Jeremy Miller. Board Member Troy Isaacson was absent and Board Member Brandi Bray arrived at a later time.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by Jared Gile to adopt the agenda and the additions/corrections as listed below. Motion passed 5-0.

“Addition: New Business:

1. Approve New Hire"

Sharon Segerhammar moved, seconded by John Garman to approve consent agenda. Motion passed 5-0.  

The following is approved:

1. Approve minutes of January 11th Regular Meeting

2. Approve donations

3. Approve financial reports and bills

Brandi Bray entered the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

Curriculum Corner presented by Lizzie Mahin and Sidney Smith over the Get Your Teach On Conference they attended. Principal Gritten presented on Panorama.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by Jared Gile to enter executive session at 8:09 p.m. for three minutes to discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency. Motion passed 6-0. Entering into executive session were Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 8:12 p.m.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by Bryan Rickard to enter executive session at 8:12 p.m. for ten minutes to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel; to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion passed 6-0. Entering into executive session Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 8:22 p.m.

Board Members took a short break at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 p.m.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by Bryan Rickard to enter executive session at 8:25 p.m. for five minutes to discuss confidential student information; the exception relating to actions adversely or favorably affecting a student under KOMA. Motion passed 6-0. Entering into executive session Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 8:30 p.m.

Sharon Segerhammar moved, seconded by Jared Gile to approve the retirement of Jake Engelbert, Head Custodian and Bus Driver, effective May 31, 2024 with regrets. Motion passed 6-0.

John Garman moved, seconded by Bryan Rickard to approve the resignation of Jody Callaway, Assistant HS Volleyball Coach with regrets. Motion passed 6-0.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by John Garman to approve the resignation of Jocelyn Ishler, Assistant JR High Volleyball and Girls Basketball coach with regrets. Motion passed 6-0.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by Sharon Segerhammar to approve the 2024-25 Option One school calendar as presented. Motion passed 6-0.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by Brandi Bray to approve the hire of Daniel Reid as custodian at the Elementary School. Motion passed 6-0

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: Track updates, building updates, PDC agreement with Smoky Hill, Farm to School Committee, moving the March 11th meeting to noon, possibility of a baseball team cooperative, the Legislative proposal involving Special Education, and an update on the lack of progress made with the delivery of an Expedition purchased last year.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by Brandi Bray to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 6-0.

The meeting adjournment time was 9:05 p.m. Those in attendance at the February 12, 2024 Board of Education meeting were the above Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, Principal Jeremy Miller, Principal Mike Gritten, Katy Duryea, Lizzie Mahin, Sidney Smith, Corley Becker, and Morgan Barnhart Business Manager/Board Clerk.

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Attest:  Board Clerk

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Prior year minutes available on demand by calling the Pike Valley Board Office.