Board of Education Meeting Minutes for August 12, 2024
The Board of Education met on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Members present: Brian
Aaberg, Brad Anderson, David Ciancio, Scott Russell, Beth Sonderup and Jennifer Wood. Absent-
0.
Public notice of the meeting was published in the Nance County Journal on July 31, 2024.
Called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Recognized Open Meetings Act
Recognized Visitors
Approved the agenda as presented.
Spotlight – First Week In-service update. The administrative team shared information regarding
the first four days of in-service with the various meetings and trainings that took place.
Dr. Anderson presented a preliminary report on the possible budgets of expenditure for 2024-2025.
The presentation included explanations of each of the funded budgets, including detailed
information of the general fund. Dr. Anderson also shared possible tax asking including the tax
authority cap of $4,527,069 and the board’s ability to exceed that, if needed. The cap is
approximately $72,000 lower than what the district taxed for 23-24. He shared that the board could
exceed this authority to assist if a larger amount were needed to fund both the general fund and
building fund. With the uncertainty of what is happening in state legislature, the budget committee
will likely need to meet prior to the September regular meeting to make further recommendations
on the 24-25 budget.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Wood to approve the spend down transfer of $20,000
to the Activities Fund, $40,000 to the Hot Lunch Fund and $200,000 to the Depreciation Fund – all
from the General Fund. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Ciancio and seconded by Aaberg to approve the resolution to increase the School
District’s overall property tax request authority by up to 7%. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Wood to approve the bus driver pay as presented. Roll
call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
The motion to approve to support the hiring of a grant writer from ESU7 was tabled until the
September board meeting.
Approved the minutes from the July 8, 2024, regular board meeting.
Approved the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Approved the payment of bills with the addition of proposal #2111618828 as presented.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
David Ciancio, Secretary
Board of Education