Regular Board Meeting
Independent School District No 561
February 18, 2025
Community Center
The school board Independent School District #561 met in regular session on Tuesday, February 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the community center. The following members were present: John Lovly, Neil Jensen, Tim Hruby and Leah Bothum. Also present: Principal Carlson, Business Manager Kelsie Steiger-Krein, GEA member Mrs. Alissa Hruby. Absent : Joe Rubischko, Rozlynn Johnsrud and Superintendent Loberg.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m by Lovly. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Hruby, seconded by Jensen, to approve the February 18, 2025, meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Hruby, seconded by Lovly, to approve the January 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Jensen, seconded by Lovly, to approve payments for checks # 47104-47194 and wire payments as listed in report #3.1 A & B, as listed in report 3.1.1. Motion was carried unanimously.
Financial reports were reviewed. Superintendent Loberg reported the district shows an investment balance of $2,055,012.33 on January 31, 2024. (See reports #3.0 attached to the official board minutes).
Patron Concerns: None
Student Council Reports:
Principal Carlson gave an update on the rescheduled Snofest Dance and reported that the Blood Drive will be held in March.
Goodridge Education Association Report:
Mrs. Alyssa Hruby gave an update on “I Love to Read” month activities, the school wide roller skating unit, intramural basketball, and the ice rink.
Classified Staff Report: None
Instructional Reports:
Principal Carlson reported that MCA testing will take place in April. Principal Carlson also reported that ACT testing is scheduled for April 17th. Principal Carlson gave an update on the 25-26 Master Schedule.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Personnel: None
Donations:
A motion was made by Bothum, seconded by Jensen, to approve the donations as listed in report #10.1. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Reports: None
Open Forum: None
Administrative Reports:
Principal Carlson reported that Prom will be May 3rd. Principal Carlson gave an update on Parent Teacher Conferences, which was held on February 13th.
The next regular meeting was set for Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Attest:
John Lovly, Chairperson
Leah Bothum, Clerk