Regular Board Meeting
Independent School District No 561
September 16, 2025
Community Center
The school board Independent School District #561 met in regular session on Tuesday, September 16, at 8:00 p.m. in the community center. The following members were present: John Lovly, Neil Jensen, Tim Hruby, Rozlynn Johnsrud, Leah Bothum and Joe Rubischko. Also present: Superintendent Loberg, Principal Carlson, Business Manager Kelsie Steiger-Krein and GEA member Mrs. Mariah Kirkeide.
A motion was made by Johnsrud, seconded by Hruby, to approve the September 16, 2025, meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Rubischko, seconded by Jensen, to approve the August 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Rubischko, seconded by Lovly, to approve payments for checks # 47733 – 47836 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 $2,129,311.55 on August 31, 2025. (See reports #3.0 attached to the official board minutes).
Patron Concerns: None
Student Council Reports:
Principal Carlson reported on student council plans for Homecoming and gave an update on the tailgate fundraiser that is planned for Shawn Groven during the Homecoming game on October 3rd.
Goodridge Education Association Report:
Mrs. Mariah Kirkeide reported the school year is off to a great start and everyone is getting into the routine of school. She gave an update on the pep band schedule and she stated the pep band played this evening.
Classified Staff Report: None
Instructional Reports: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
A motion was made by Bothum, seconded by Jensen, to approve to set the tax levy hearing date/time/location as December 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the community center during the regular board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Johnsrud, seconded by Lovly, to approve the 2025 Payable 2026 tax levy at maximum. See report #8.2 Motion carried unanimously.
Business Manager Kelsie Steiger-Krein gave an update on the upcoming audit.
Personnel: None
Donations:
A motion was made by Hruby, seconded by Bothum, to approve the donations as listed in report #10.1. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Reports: None
Open Forum: None
Administrative Reports:
Principal Carlson gave a school year update, kids are getting into a routine. Principal Carlson reported Rick and the bus drivers have been great to work with for all the field trips we have had this year. Principal Carlson gave an update on the Family lunches that will be starting next week with the 6th grade, with one grade planned for each month.
Superintendent Loberg thanked Brooke Olson for covering JV Volleyball Coach as a short-term substitute. Superintendent Loberg gave an update on community ed and reported that we are looking to add flag football in the near future. Superintendent Loberg gave an update on K-12 enrollment. Enrollment has increased overall in grades Preschool 4-1st Grade. The board provided consensus to utilize federal funding assistance to post an opening as a K-2 Interventionist and also hire a part-time Para for Preschool 4.
The next regular meeting was set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
John Lovly, Chairperson
Leah Bothum, Clerk