Board Minutes

USD 426 Board of Education Regular Meeting

Monday, September 11, 2023

BOE Meeting - 7:00 P.M.

Pike Valley Board Office 

Unapproved Board Minutes

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 Troy Isaacson, John Garman, President Troy Carlgren, Superintendent Steve Joonas, Bryan Rickard, Jared Gile, Principal Mike Gritten, and Principal Jeremy Miller. Board member Brandi Bray was absent. Board member Sharon Segerhammar arrived at a later time.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by Jared Gile to adopt the agenda and the additions/corrections as listed below:

“New Business:

  1. Grant Possibility"

Motion passed 5-0.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by Troy Isaacson to approve consent agenda. Motion passed 5-0.

The following is approved:

  1. Approve minutes of August 21 st Revenue Neutral Hearing, Budget Hearing, and Regular Meeting

  2. Approve donations

  3. Approve financial reports and bills

Curriculum Corner presented by Principals Jeremy Miller and Mike Gritten over FastBridge testing and progress.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by Troy Isaacson to enter executive session at 7:25 p.m. for ten minutes to discuss personnel matters for non-elected personnel; to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion passed 5-0. Entering into executive session were Board members, Superintendent and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 7:25 p.m.

Troy Isaacson moved, seconded by Bryan Rickard to enter executive session at 7:25 p.m. for ten 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 5-0. Entering into executive session were Board members Superintendent and Principals Mike Gritten and Jeremy Miller. The Board returned to open session at 7:35 p.m

Robin Carlson and Bethany Wallin presented to the Board the possibility to provide mental health resources to USD 426 staff and students through a program titled “Pivotal Pathways” that will be funded through various grants.

Sharon Segerhammar entered the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by Bryan Rickard to approve the hire of Rana Cline and Morgan Barnhart as Concessions Co-Sponsors. Motion passed 6-0.

Troy Isaacson moved, seconded by Jared Gile to approve the hire of Amanda Woodard and Ashley Nelson as Co-StuCo Sponsors. Motion passed 6-0.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by Jared Gile to approve the hire of Tarry Davis as Custodial and Cook Staff. Motion passed 6-0.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by Troy Isaacson to approve the hire of Emma Erickson as Kitchen Intern. Motion passed 6-0.

No action was taken to approve the voting delegate for state assembly.

Jared Gile moved, seconded by John Garman to approve overload pay for teachers. Motion passed 6-0.

Bryan Rickard moved, seconded by Troy Isaacson to approve the out of state conference request. 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: Project updates, security camera installation, concession stand updates, uniform disposals, Soup with the Sup, CTE equipment, track upgrade possibilities.

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

The meeting adjournment time was 8:22 p.m. Those in attendance at the September 11, 2023 Board of Education meeting were the above Board members, Superintendent Steve Joonas, Principal Jeremy Miller, Principal Mike Gritten, Robin Carlson, Bethany Wallin, Katy Duryea, and Business Manager/Board Clerk Morgan Barnhart.

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Attest:  Board Clerk


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