Lone Tree Community School District
Regular Meeting
April 16, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Library
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District workshop was called to order by Vice President Ogren at 6:15 p.m., April 16, 2025, in the Library.
PRESENT: Eden, Hotz, Ogren, Viers, Sladek-remote
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by M. Hotz, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the April 16, 2025 meeting agenda
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Principal Jacque presented the Elementary board report; update on new hires, retention parent letter, ISASP parent letter, spring field trips.
Principal Koshatka presented the MSHS board report; STEM Scale-Up Award, ELA curriculum adoption.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent items: previous meeting minutes of the March 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting & April 2, 2025 Property Tax Public Hearing, Board Workshop, Special Session & Closed Session; March finance report; donations and grants: Carl Van Tuyl $4,000; April payment of bills; open enrollment applications from Dave & Cori Harland, Nicole McDonald, Breyanne Duffy recommendations of hire for Collin Smith (MSHS Counselor), Payton Lorack (Golf Coach), Kelsi Diaz (NHS Co-Sponsor), Darcy Burton (Concession Stand Manager); resignations for Kelsi Diaz (10th Grade Sponsor), Sydney Patterson (Yearbook), Randy Ball (Assistant Football Coach), Owen Donovan (Assistant Football Coach); Agreement to extend administrator’s probationary period
Upon motion by M. Hotz., seconded by Viers , it was
RESOLVED: to approve the consent agenda moving the finance report out for further discussion
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
FINANCE REPORT
The board requested a 3 month projected report for net expenses and inquired about the Wellness Center’s financial expectations.
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the finance report
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
2025-2030 DISTRICT DEVELOPED SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN
Upon motion by M. Hotz, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-2030 District Developed Service Delivery Plan
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
PPEL/SAVE & SUMMER PROJECTS
Supt. Hotz presented the updated quotes for the elementary cabinets provided by Yakish Construction and computers for staff and students provided by Blueally.
Upon motion by M. Hotz, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2 additional PPEL and SAVE summer projects
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
RESOLUTIONS FOR DEBT SERVICE PREPAYMENT LEVY
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve to the additional debt service prepayment levy
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
RFP:MILK
Upon motion by M. Hotz, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the request for milk bids
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
2025-2026 CLASSIFIED HANDBOOK
Supt. Hotz provided the suggested changes to the classified handbook.
Upon motion by Eden, seconded by M. Hotz, it was
RESOLVED: to approve to 2025-2026 Classified Handbook
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
2025-2026 BUDGET
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-2026 budget with the levy rate of $12.80036
AYE: Ogren, Sladek, Viers, M. Hotz, Eden; NAY:
Motion Carried 5-0
2025-2026 CONTRACTS
Further discussion was requested by the board and tabled until the May Workshop for the following agenda items; the 2025-2026 E. Admin/Director contracts, F. Classified, G. Extra-Curricular, H. Superintendent contract
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Supt. Hotz presented the District board report; developing a staff survey to assess current climate and culture to come up with a strategic building plan, updates from the city development committee, working on updating the financial projections model.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
Vice President Ogren declared the regular meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Next Meeting: Board Workshop, May 7, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. in the District Office
Published in The News, Thursday, May 1, 2025 L-166
