Regular Board Meeting
Independent School District No 561
October 21, 2025
Community Center
The school board Independent School District #561 met in regular session on Tuesday, October 21, at 8:00 p.m. in the community center. The following members were present: John Lovly, Neil Jensen, Tim Hruby, Joe Rubischko and Leah Bothum. Absent: Rozlynn Johnsrud. Also present: Superintendent Loberg, Principal Carlson, Business Manager Kelsie Steiger-Krein, GEA member Mrs. Jen Sargent, Mrs. Lindsay Rystad and Mrs. Amber Sundberg and Eide Bally Representative Mason Erstad
A motion was made by Hruby, seconded by Jensen, to approve the October 21, 2025, meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Eide Bally Representative Mason Erstad provided the board with a presentation on the annual audit.
A motion was made by Hruby, seconded by Rubischko, to approve the September 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Bothum, seconded by Lovly, to approve payments for checks # 47837 – 47955 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 $2,139,731.80 on September 30, 2025. (See reports #3.0 attached to the official board minutes).
Patron Concerns: None
Student Council Reports:
Principal Carlson reported Homecoming went very well. Principal Carlson reported 14 high school students will be attending a Fall Leadership Forum.
Goodridge Education Association Report:
Mrs. Lindsay Rystad and Ms. Jen Sargent reported the Book Fair went very smoothly this year Mrs. Lindsay Rystad reported that ‘I love to read’ will be in November. Mrs. Jen Sargent gave an update on the Garden Valley broadcasting program.
Mrs. Amber Sundberg and Mrs. Jen Sargent provided a presentation to the board on enrollment numbers in the lower elementary grades.
Classified Staff Report: None
Instructional Reports: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
A motion was made by Jensen, seconded by Bothum, to authorize the transfer of funds effective immediately from the General Fund (01) to eliminate operating deficits, as follows: Fund 4 – Community Service $9,303. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Hruby, seconded by Rubischko, to approve the fiscal year 2025 school district audit as presented in report #1.3. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Lovly, seconded by Jensen, to approve the waive the 2% staff development set aside rule for 2025-2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel:
A motion was made by Hruby, seconded by Rubischko, to approve the hire of Madison Paulson, Elementary Intervention Teacher. Motion carried unanimously.
Donations:
A motion was made by Jensen, seconded by Bothum, to approve the donations as listed in report #10.1. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Reports: None
Open Forum:
Member Rubischko reported that people have commented they enjoy receiving the handwritten ‘Thank you’ notes from the students when donations are given to organizations.
Administrative Reports:
Principal Carlson gave an update on the upcoming Veteran’s Day program. Principal Carlson gave an update on the Parent turnout for Parent teacher conferences as a new sign up format was used.
Superintendent Loberg gave an update on the early out that took place on October 10th. Superintendent Loberg congratulated the Girls Volleyball team on their season. Superintendent Loberg congratulated the Boys Football team on their section playoff win this evening. Superintendent Loberg reported elementary basketball will be open for grades K-6 this year.
The next regular meeting was set for Thursday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
John Lovly
Leah Bothum