By Jennifer Stultz
Tri-County Tribune Editor
jstultz@cherryroad.com
The Board of Education of Unified School District 350 St. John-Hudson met in special session at 11:30 a.m. Monday January 20, 2025 to consider a lease purchase agreement. The meeting was called to order by Derek Foote.
Members present were Carl Behr, Shawn Ward, Aaron Roach, Foote, Katrina Hickel, Trey Burgan, and staff Josh Meyer and Alisa Fisher.
Getting right to business, Behr moved and Ward seconded that the board approve the lease-purchase agreement for heating and air conditioning units as presented. Motion carried on a unanimous 6-0 vote.
Next Behr moved and Ward seconded that the board adopt resolution 2025-16 for the lease purchase agreement as presented. This also passed unanimously.
In a Request for Qualifications (CMAR) Behr moved and Roach seconded that the board approve the RFQ for selection of a construction manager at risk as presented.
This motion passed by unanimous vote as well, and then the special meeting was adjourned.
On January 13, 2025, board members gathered at 6 p.m. in the Board room, for their regular meeting. Members present for this meeting were Derek Foote, Carl Behr, Vance Fisher, and Aaron Roach; along with staff Josh Meyer Travis Callaway, Angela Petersen, Alisa Fisher, and Mac Knight.
Action items included the election of board president and vice president. Vance Fisher moved and Behr seconded that the Board elect Derek Foote as Board President. This motion carried 4-0. Vance Fisher moved and Roach seconded that Board elect Behr as Vice President. This also passed by a 4-0 vote.
Under Patron Comments, Zach from KVK, Inc. discussed with the Board the HVAC project.
It was recommended that the board engage Landmark Architects for pre-bond services. The agreement was provided to the Board members on the supporting documents file. Timelines and a sample contract was provided to the Board members if the bond vote passes.
Behr moved and Vance Fisher seconded move that the Board approve the agreement for prebond services with Landmark Architects as presented. Motion carried.
It was recommended to utilize Piper Sandler for a financial advisor. There is no cost to the district for the pre-bond financial services. The agreement was provided to the Board on the supporting documents file.
Vance Fisher moved and Aaron Roach seconded that the Board approve the financial services agreement with Piper Sandler as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
Bids for the replacement of seven rooftop HVAC units were submitted. The bids and tabulation sheet was provided to the Board members on the supporting documents file..
Vance Fisher moved and Aaron Roach seconded that the Board approve the bid from KVK Inc. for HVAC replacement in the amount of $225,860 as presented contingent on the approval of lease purchase. This carried 4-0 by vote.
In other business, the board:
* verified and approved meeting dates established in July, reaffirming the BOE meeting dates for the remainder of the school year. Those dates are below.
Date/Time:
February 10, 2025 6:00pm
March 10, 2025 7:00pm
April 14, 2025 7:00pm
May 12, 2025 7:30am
June 9, 2025 7:00pm
July 14, 2025 7:00pm
* met in executive session to discuss specific individuals being hired or resigning and the performance of specific employees pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, with Mr. Meyer to be included; the Board returned to open session at 7:50 p.m. and accepted Michael Craven’s resignation effective January 17.
*approved two-year contracts for Mr. Callaway and Mrs. Peterson.
