Lone Tree Community School District
Board Workshop & Special Session
May 7, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Library
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District workshop was called to order by Vice President Ogren at 6:03 p.m., May 7, 2025, in the Library.
PRESENT: Eden, Hotz, Ogren, Viers, Sladek-remote
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Eden, seconded by Hotz, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the May 7, 2025 workshop and special session agenda with moving public comment to first item of business
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments received by Jamie Lorack, Michael Eden, Joe Williams, Mike Patterson, and Ryan Burke.
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
Superintendent Hotz presented on the Comprehensive Financial Planning Model (CFPM) and answered questions from the Board. The District will use the CFPM as its primary budgetary projection tool.
SCHOOL FEES
Approval of 2025-2026 school fees will be on the May regular meeting agenda. Proposed fee changes for 3 year-old preschool tuition, nutrition, and technology.
Sladek physically entered the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
HVAC UPDATE
Discussion held on recommendations from Mike Klinkkammer on mass replacing some units due to room configurations and individual classrooms as needed. Discussion also held on current conditions and rate projections for 2025 or 2026 bond vote.
SUMMER BOARD MEETINGS
Superintendent Hotz recommended having one board meeting for the months of June, July and potentially, August. Look at dates and vote at May regular meeting.
SHARED TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
Terminated previous shared Transportation Director with Mid-Prairie. Establishing new shared agreement with West Branch for Director and Mechanic. Hope to have agreement for approval at May regular meeting.
FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Business Manager Tharp presented the FY2025 budget estimates, calculations, and public hearing notice.
STUDENT HANDBOOKS
Principal Koshatka presented proposed changes to the MS/HS Student Handbook in the areas of Post-Secondary Enrollment Options, Good Conduct Rule for Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities, Tardy Policy, and Hats/Hoods. Principal Jacque presented a proposed change to the Elementary Student Handbook for Food and Drinks.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
Vice President Ogren declared the workshop adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District special session was called to order by President Sladek at 7:12 p.m., May 7, 2025, in the Library.
PRESENT: Eden, Hotz, Ogren, Sladek, Viers
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Ogren, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the May 7, 2025 special session agenda
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Discussion held on baseball and softball numbers, future of the programs, scenarios, timelines, roster impacts, and schedules.
Upon motion by Eden, seconded by Hotz, it was
RESOLVED: to reconsider options on baseball and softball numbers and 8th and 6th graders moving up
AYE: Eden, Hotz, Ogren, Sladek
NAY: Viers
Motion Carried 4-1
PERSONNEL
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve recommendations of hire for Amber Jacque (Athletic Director), Ryan Shelman (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Tanya McCarty (Instructional Coach 0.5 FTE), Misty Soukup (Instructional Coach 0.5 FTE), Donda Nebergall (Mentor Teacher), Michael Dickinson (Mentor Teacher), Katherine Leibold (Teacher Leader), Sierra Floura (Teacher Leader), Brittney Dvorsky (Teacher Leader), Hanna McDowell (Teacher Leader), Ryan Shelman (Teacher Leader), Jessica Howard (Teacher Leader), Gabriele Kates (Teacher), Joel Herman (MS Assistant Coach - Summer), and Jay Huff (Teacher); and resignations for Hannah Corner (Teacher) and Ashley Zaruba (Head Cross Country Coach & HS Assistant Track Coach)
AYE: Viers, Ogren, Eden, Sladek
Abstain: Hotz
Motion Carried 4-0
EPSON PROJECTORS
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the purchase of Epson Projectors as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
2025-2026 EXTRA CURRICULAR CONTRACTS
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-2026 Extra Curricular Contracts as presented
AYE: Viers, Ogren, Eden, Sladek
NAY: Hotz
Motion Carried 4-1
2025-2026 CLASSIFIED CONTRACTS
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-2026 Classified Contracts as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
2025-2026 ADMIN/DIRECTOR CONTRACTS
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-2026 Admin/Director Contracts as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
2025-2026 SUBSTITUTE/OTHER
Upon motion by Hotz, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the 2025-2026 Substitute/Other rates as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT
Upon motion by Ogren, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the Superintendent Contract for a 3-year term with modified language as presented
AYE: Viers, Ogren, Eden, Sladek
Abstain: Hotz
Motion Carried 4-0
STUDENT HANDBOOKS
Upon motion by Hotz, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve 2025-2026 MS/HS Student Handbook with the hats/hoods current language as written
AYE: Hotz, Eden, Ogren, Sladek
NAY: Viers
Motion Carried 4-1
Upon motion by Hotz, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve 2025-2026 MS/HS Student Handbook with the hats/hoods current language as written and the proposed change to Post-Secondary Enrollment Options as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
Upon motion by Hotz, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve 2025-2026 Elementary Handbook with the proposed change to Food and Drinks as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Eden, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 5-0
President Sladek declared the special session adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Next Meeting: Regular Meeting, May 21, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Library
Published in The News, Thursday, May 22, 2025 L-235
