Lone Tree Community School District
Board Regular Meeting
January 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Library
PUBLIC HEARING
Board President Sladek called to order the Public Hearing for the 2025-26 School Calendar at 6:00 p.m in the Library.
Public Comment: M. Hotz- School Calendar
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:02 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District regular meeting was called to order by President Sladek at 6:02 p.m., January 22, 2025, in the Library.
PRESENT: Eden, Hotz, Ogren, Sladek, Viers
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden it was
RESOLVED: to approve the January 22, 2025 regular meeting agenda
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PRINCIPALS REPORT
The board reviewed the reports from Elementary Principal Jacque and MSHS Principal Koshatka. Included in the reports were building updates, data and upcoming events.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent items: minutes of the December 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting, and January 8, 2025 Board Workshop; December finance report; donations and grants of: Van Meter Inc donated $250 for football meals; January payment of bills; open enrollment application from Sean and Sarah Roberts; recommendations of hire for Michael Eden (HS Head Baseball Coach); resignations for Rhonda Russo (Custodian), Jacob Craven (HS Head Baseball Coach)
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the consent items as presented
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers; NAY: M. Hotz
Motion Carried 4-1
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Discussion held on any feedback from community members on the current 2024-25 school year alternate calendar. The question was asked on whether or not events that used to take place on early out days have been affected by the changes made; Hunger Service Day, Kids events, etc.
Upon motion by Ogren, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-26 District Calendar
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz; NAY: None;
Motion Carried 5-0
CLASS SIZES
Discussion held on the comparison of the current school year and the 2025-26 SY classroom class sizes.
Upon motion by M. Hotz, seconded by Ogren , it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-26 Class Sizes
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz; NAY: None;
Motion Carried 5-0
RFP: FIREWALL, SWITCHES, AND ACCESS POINTS (E-RATE)
Superintendent Hotz presented the board with the firewall, switches, and access points request for bid documents.
Upon motion by M. Hotz, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: approved to move forward on getting quotes for the RFP: Firewall, Switches, and Access Points (E-Rate).
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz; NAY: None;
Motion Carried 5-0
DISTRICT DEVELOPED SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN
Supt. Hotz presented to the board the proposed district development team. Admin; Supt. Hotz, Principal Koshatka, Principal Jacque. SPED; Shalla, Floura; GenEd Teacher- Wulfekuhle, Dvorsky; Parents-H. Kuboushek, A. Hotz
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by M. Hotz, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the District Developed Service Delivery Plan team
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers, Hotz; NAY: None;
Motion Carried 5-0
VOL. 33 #2- POLICY PRIMER (FIRST READING)
No Changes
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the Vol. 33 #2 - Policy Primer (First Reading)
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers, Hotz; NAY: None;
Motion Carried 5-0
BOARD POLICY: 211-217 (SECOND READING)
No changes
Upon motion by Viers , seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the Board Policy: 211-217 (Second Reading)
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers, Hotz; NAY: None;
Motion Carried 5-0
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Supt. Hotz discussed current and upcoming items; school budget, payroll, budget workshop, impacts by the Powerschool security breach.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
President Sladek declared the meeting adjourned at 6: 45p.m.
EXEMPT SESSION
Next Meeting: Workshop, February 5, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Lone Tree School District Office
Published in The News, Thursday, February 6, 2025 L-165