March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.1. Roll Call of Members/Determine Quorum
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1.2. Additions or Corrections to Agenda
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1.3. Acceptance of Agenda
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2. Action On the Minutes
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2.1. Corrections to and Approval of Minutes
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3. Status of District Funds
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4. Consideration of Claims
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4.1. List of Claims
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Treasurer/Superintendent
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5. Visitors
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5.1. Recognition of Visitors and Guests
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6. Open Forum
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7. Recognitions
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8. Communications
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9. Old Business
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9.1. Approve Transportation Contract with 4.0 Bus Services
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the Transportation Contract with 4.0 Bus Services for 5 fiscal years 2027-2031, with an option for an additional 5 year extension for fiscal years 2032-2036 with rates to be negotiated in good faith.
Rates for the 2026-2027 school year is as follows:
Regular To-From Routes:
Monthly Charge - per Bus (if 6 routes) $ 6 ,115.00 per month; Monthly Charge - per Bus (if 5 routes) $ 6 ,848.80 per month.
Special Education Routes:
AM Route (2 hour minimum) $ 145.00 per day; PM Route (2 hour minimum) $ 145.00 per day;
Mid-Day Route (2 hour minimum; Per 1/4 hour over minimum $18.13 per 1/4 hour;
Extra-Curricular Trips:
Hourly Trip Rate $ 19.00 per hour; Mileage Rate $ 1.42 per mile;
Fuel Clause: District pays for all fuel.
4.0 Donation to the District: $ 50,000.00. Donation to be made by 2/28/27.
Rates for the remaining 4 fiscal years as presented and attached.
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10. New Business
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10.1. Accept and Approve Donations Received
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept and approve the donations received during the month of March 2026 as follows: 02/25/2026 from Wabasso Booster Club $250.00 for Community Ed - Little Dribblers T-shirts; 02/25/2026 Preferred Health of Marshall, PA $250.00 for Community Ed-Little Dribblers T-shirts; 02/25/2026 Integrity Bank Plus $500 to Community Ed-Little Dribblers T-shirts; 02/25/2026 Kevin Baune (Baune Services & Lawn Care) $100.00 for Imagination Library; 02/25/2026 Integrity Bank Plus $100.00 for Imagination Library; 03/06/2026 Redwood Area Cattlemen $100.00 for FFA; 03/18/2026 Service Point Electric $500.00 for Imagination Library; 03/18/2026 Lori Schoer/Lori's Little Side Gig $100.00 for Imagination Library; 03/18/2026 Granite Rock Insurance Agency $250.00 for Imagination Library; 03/19/2026 Farm Credit Services $500.00 for FFA
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10.2. Change the May 2026 Meeting Date Due to Holiday
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The regular May Board Meeting date needs to be moved due the 4th Monday being Memorial Day holiday. Discussion will be held by the Board with decision of a new date to be made and approved at the meeting.
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Be it Resolved that the Board of Education change the May Board meeting date to _________, May ___, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. due to the Memorial Day holiday on the fourth Monday of the month.
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10.3. Call For Bids Lawn Care for May - October 2026
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Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the Call For Bids for Lawncare from May through October 2026 as presented with bids due by 12:00 p.m. April 13, 2026.
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10.4. Better U Solutions Proposal for Administration Mentoring
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Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the Better U Solutions proposal for Superintendent and Principal Mentoring dated February 6, 2026 in the amount of $9,900.00.
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10.5. Approve Southwest West Central Service Cooperative Contracts for 2026-2027
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NOTE: The 2026-2027 ISD 640 Contract Summary of costs of the services we contract for will be added Monday morning as it was not available at the time of publishing.
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Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 contracts with the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative as presented totaling $_______ with the contract breakdown as follows: Environmental/Occupational Health & Safety Management Program $__ Health & Safety Management Assistance $__ Regional Management Information Center $__ Technology Services $__ Special Education Services $__ Licensed School Nursing Services $__ Total: $__
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The 2026-2027 ISD 640 Contract Summary of costs of the services we contract for will be added Monday morning as it was not available at the time of publishing.
2025-2026 Contract Breakdown for comparison: Environmental/Occupational Health & Safety Management Program $6,576.00 Health & Safety Management Assistance $1,263.00 Regional Management Information Center $71,110.35 Technology Services $19,854.00 Special Education Services $148,619.00 Licensed School Nursing Services $12,500.00 Current year (2025-2026) Total: $259,922.35 |
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11. Personnel
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11.1. Teacher Overload Quarter 4 of 2025-2026 School Year C. R.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve hiring Christine Ryan for a 6th Class overload for Quarter 4 of the 2025-2026 School Year in lieu of hiring a long term sub for teacher on leave. The pay for this overload per WEA Contract will be $1930.17 (1/24th of B. A. Base Salary) to be submitted and paid at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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11.2. Teacher Overload Quarter 4 of 2025-2026 School Year D. T.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve hiring Darci Tietz for a 6th Class overload for Quarter 4 of the 2025-2026 School Year in lieu of hiring a long term sub for teacher on leave. The pay for this overload per WEA Contract will be $1930.17 (1/24th of B. A. Base Salary) to be submitted and paid at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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11.3. Chemistry Teacher Stipend Quarter 4 of 2025-2026 School Year M.C.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve Matt Captain teaching two sections of Chemistry for Quarter 4 of the 2025-2026 school year in lieu of hiring a long term sub for teacher on leave. The salary for this will be $3860.33 (1/12th of B. A. Base) according to the WEA Contract to be submitted and paid at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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11.4. Retirement Resignation of Elementary Teacher A. R.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept the retirement resignation of Amy Rohlik as Elementary Teacher effective June 30, 2026. The Board also approves the Severance Pay according to current WEA Labor Relations Contract, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding with WEA regarding Severance Pay dated February 23, 2026.
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11.5. Retirement Resignation of Elementary Teacher L. L.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept the retirement resignation of Lori Ludwig as Elementary Teacher effective June 30, 2026. The Board also approves the Severance Pay according to current WEA Labor Relations Contract, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding with WEA regarding Severance Pay dated February 23, 2026.
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11.6. Retirement Resignation of Elementary Teacher C. M.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept the retirement resignation of Caaren Mathiowetz as Elementary Teacher effective June 30, 2026. The Board also approves the Severance Pay according to current WEA Labor Relations Contract, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding with WEA regarding Severance Pay dated February 23, 2026.
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11.7. Approve Principal Contract for 2026-2028
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve a two year Principal's Contract with Matt Captain for 2026-2027 school year with a salary of $94,000.00 and 2027-2028 school year with a salary of $98,000.00, plus benefits as presented.
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11.8. Hire Paraprofessional
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education hire Nicole Agnew as a Paraprofessional beginning March 9, 2026 through May 22, 2026 or the last day of the 2025-2026 school year, at a wage of $15.50 per hour.
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11.9. Request For Summer Custodial Help
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the request for hiring up to three summer 2026 custodial workers for a total of up to 1000 hours, and direct Administration to post for applications for these positions.
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11.10. Request For Summer Painting Help
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Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the request for hiring summer 2026 painters for a total of up to 200 hours and direct Administration to post for applications for these positions.
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12. Reports
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12.1. Board Committee Reports
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12.2. Principal Report
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12.3. Superintendent Report
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13. Informational Items
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14. Adjournment
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