Board of Education Meeting Minutes for January 13, 2024
The Board of Education met on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:30 pm. Members present: Brian Aaberg, Brad Anderson, Brittany Bertram, Angie Herman, Beth Sonderup and Jennifer Wood. Absent-none.
Public notice of the meeting was published in the Nance County Journal on January 8, 2025.
Called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Recognized Open Meetings Act
Recognized Visitors
Approved the agenda as presented.
Oath of Office – Brittany Bertram, Brian Aaberg and Brad Anderson recited their oath of office for the school board. Each will serve a four-year term.
Nomination for Beth Sonderup for President of the School Board. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Abstain-1.
Nomination for Brad Anderson for Vice President of the School Board. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Abstain-1.
Nomination for Brian Aaberg for secretary of the School Board. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Abstain-1.
Nomination for Jennifer Wood for Treasurer of the School Board. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Abstain-1.
Board committees were appointed 2025:
Citizenship/Americanism -Brittany Bertram, *Brian Aaberg, Jennifer Wood.
Buildings and Grounds - Angie Herman, Brad Anderson, *Brian Aaberg.
Transportation – Brad Anderson, *Beth Sonderup, Jennifer Wood.
Negotiations – *Jennifer Wood, Angie Herman, Beth Sonderup.
Budget - Jennifer Wood, *Brad Anderson, Beth Sonderup
It was moved by Wood and seconded by Herman to reappoint Beth Sonderup as Board of Education representative to the Board of Directors for Fullerton Schools Foundation. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Abstain-1.
It was moved by Herman and seconded by Anderson to reappoint Nick Bosak to the Board of Directors for the Fullerton Schools Foundation for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 school year. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
The 2025 Fullerton Schools Foundation directors will be Beverly Plumbtree, Stacy Kramer, Nick Bosak, Cody Cunningham, Beth Sonderup and Dr. Jeff Anderson.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Wood to approve the sick leave request by Jeremy Hubel as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Herman and seconded by Wood to move to enter closed (executive) session for a strategy session regarding collective bargaining/negotiations, which is clearly necessary for the protection of public interest at 6:08 pm. The board has voted to enter closed session to strategize regarding collective bargaining/negotiations. The board will limit its discussion to that subject matter. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Bertram to return to regular session at 6:44 p.m. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Wood and seconded by Aaberg to approve the 2025-2026 pay rates for extra assignments positions as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Herman and seconded by Bertram to approve the contract agreements with the Classified Staff for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Anderson to approve the contract agreements with the High School and the Elementary Principals for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Wood and seconded by Bertram to approve the contract agreement with the Superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
Approved the minutes from the December 9, 2024, regular board meeting.
Approved the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Approved the payment of bills as presented.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Brian Aaberg, Secretary
Board of Education