Rachael Bergstrom was appointed by the School Board at Monday night’s meeting to fill the vacant School Board seat left by the resignation of Bob Janetka who has moved out of the district.
(This begins the meeting video: https://youtu.be/qL_pIBATOV0)
To read her letter of interest:
Board policy directed how the vote was to take place. Board members used a signed ballot. A candidate would have needed a majority to be declared the winner. If a candidate received no votes, he/she would not be advanced to the next round.
Board members Andy Busch, Aaron Dunn, Will Harris, Christie Johnston, and Justin Skelding were present at the meeting and Joni Heisner was absent. Therefore, the successful candidate must have received at least three votes.
First Ballot receiving votes
Rachael Bergstrom — 3
Daniel Hammer — 1
Alan Schrank — 1
Bergstrom will fill out the remainder of Janetka’s term, which expires in April 2024.
Other Business:
— The Board unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) the hiring of Gina Sporle as a High School Instructional Assistant. (Go to the three hour, 14 minute, 15 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) the resignation of Rodney Horne as Middle/High School Night Custodian and the posting for a replacement. (Go to the three hour, 18 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board heard monthly reports from building level administrators. (Go to the one hour, two minute mark)
— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright provided his monthly budget update. (Go to the two hour, 16 minute mark)
— Board members who attended the State Education Convention in January made a report. (Go to the two hour, 35 minute mark)
— The Board discussed the onboarding process for new members. (Go to the two hour, 46 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) a technology purchase in excess of $10,000, not to exceed $100,000. This is for 7-8 year old staff computers, and some classroom SmartBoards. This would be budget neutral. (Go to the two hour, 52 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) a walk-in cooler purchase in excess of $10,000 for the agriculture department. This item is also budget neutral. (Go to the two hour, 57 minute, 15 second mark)
— The Board approved 5-0-1 (with Bergstrom abstaining and Heisner absent) the credit card statement and bills payable. (Go to the three hour, four minute, 30 second mark)
— The next regular meeting of the Board will be Monday, March 13 at 6 pm.