Lone Tree CSD Nov 4, 2026

Lone Tree Community School District
Board Workshop
11/04/2026 06:00 PM
Library

MEETING MINUTES
Attendance

Voting Members
Alex Ogren, Board Member | President
Alecia Parizek, Board Member
Alex Lorack, Board Member
Vida Wollrab, Board Member

Non-Voting Members
Tyler Hotz, Superintendent
Amber Jacque, Elementary Principal
Angie Klinkkammer, SBO

A. Call to Order
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District board workshop meeting was called to order by President Ogren at 6:00 p.m., November 4, 2026, in the Library.

B. Roll Call
Present: Alex Lorack, Alex Ogren, Alecia Parizek, Vida Wollrab
Absent: Christina Magruder

C. Approval of Agenda
I motion to approve the November 4, 2026, workshop agenda amending it to move online learning before the facilities tour.
Motion made by: Alex Lorack
Motion seconded by: Alecia Parizek
Voting results: Unanimously Approved

D. Online Learning
Tony Skauge from Full Mind Learning was in attendance and presented to the Board on the virtual learning program that Full Mind Learning offers. Mr. Skaug discussed the approval process, costs, curriculum, enrollment, marketing measures and next steps. The Board held discussion.

E. Board Facility Tour
1. Feedback from Facility Tour
The Board tabled the facilities tour to a later date yet to be determined.

F. Old Business
1. Cooperative Agreement(s)
a. Football
Superintendent Hotz and Athletic Director Jacque updated the board on the football sharing agreement with Highland. Talks have begun regarding how the past season went, and a survey has been distributed and received. A joint board meeting to discuss the continuation of the cooperative agreement will be held. The Board talked about the upcoming joint meeting and the survey that was sent out.

2. HVAC & Bond Updates
Superintendent Hotz shared that the Bond passed on November 3rd by nearly 72% and it was one of the top passed public measures by schools across the state. Superintendent Hotz wanted to publicly thank the current and previous Board members for all of their time and work on the Bond measure. An estimated timeline from Shive Hattery was shared and the Board held a brief discussion on the planning.

3. Roof Update
Superintendent Hotz shared that Stephen and his team have been on the roof to inspect it and will assist in developing the bid package. A timeline of events and dates for Board meetings was presented. The Board will set the Public Hearing dates at the November Regular Meeting. The work will be scheduled to begin in June 2027 and be completed by the beginning of September 2027. Dry Space was also in last week to do repairs to the south half of the roof on the 2002 edition to extend the life of that roof.  

G. New Business
1. Financial Projections
Superintendent Hotz presented a financial update now that certified enrollment and the certified annual report are complete. The presentation included a review of financial basics and terms, enrollment trends, state and federal impacts. Unspent Authority and the District’s solvency ratio were discussed as well as the Board’s goals for each. Superintendent Hotz also discussed the FY2027 expenditures, cost savings and next steps. The Board held a brief discussion. Growth trends and projections from the Department of Education as well as the impact of new legislation and election results were also mentioned.

2. Annual Meeting
Superintendent Hotz discussed the annual meeting procedures and presented a tentative agenda.

3, Board Secretary
Superintendent Hotz shared the history of the Board Secretary position. Appointing an official replacement last spring was delayed with Board resignations and Special Elections. At the November Annual Meeting, the Board will appoint a Board Secretary.  The Board held brief discussion on the position and stipend. 

H. Policy Review
1. Board Policies - 711.01-713.R(1) (1st Review)
The Board reviewed policies 711.01 through 713.R(1). This was the first review. 

I. Adjourn
Upon motion by Wollrab, seconded by Lorack, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
President Ogren declared the regular meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Next Meeting: Board Meeting, November 18th, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Library.

Published in The News, Thursday, November 12, 2026 L-154