TWO RIVERS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular School Board Minutes, Sep 22, 2025
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 pm by President Klinkner. Present: Wendy Brandt, Jennifer Henrickson, Tim Klinkner, Gary Shavlik, Randy Williams, Lori Zimney. Excused: Zak Peterson. Written notice of this meeting was sent to the news media on Friday, Sep 19, 2025. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Henrickson, second by Brandt to approve the amended agenda - 1.F. Scott Stechmesser attended rather than Kyle Kordell; motion carried 6-0.
Recognition of Invited Guests - The new middle and high school staff introduced themselves. City Council President Scott Stechmesser and Two Rivers Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Mathis presented a $1,400 donation from the Neshotah Campout to District Social Worker Jenny Schneider to use to help offset the needs of students. Schneider presented information on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The TRHS Guiding Coalition team-Jake H., Melanie K., Justin L., Jessica O., Jessi S., and Principal Engh shared the 25-26 academic and character goals and cellphone procedures for TRHS. Kozlowski and Selissen highlighted the events and the importance of the Sister City visitors.
No public comment. No communications.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Motion by Williams, second by Shavlik to approve the Referendum bills to be paid for Sept 2025 in the amount of $1,431,720.33; motion carried 6-0. Motion by Zimney, second by Brandt to approve the Financial Statements for July 2025; motion carried 6-0.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Facility/Technology - Klinkner shared the Sep 10 update. Next meeting Sep 24. Finance - Next meeting Sep 24.
OLD BUSINESS: Other as appropriate: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Korinek and Lensmire presented the literacy update and district-wide assessment plan for the school year. Motion by Henrickson, second by Brandt to approve the 4K-12 District Assessment Plan per Policy 2623; motion carried 6-0. Motion by Henrickson, second by Zimney to accept the following donations: $1,400 raised from the Neshotah Beach Campout to the Angel Fund, and a large supply donation from the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club to the 6th grade students; motion carried 6-0. Other as appropriate: None.
ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE(S): Korinek shared the Annual District Literacy update in item 7A. Kozlowski and Selissen share the Czech Sister City visit in 1F. Johnson summarized the EHF Ellen Charter Teacher Grants and invited the board commissioners to the WASB State Convention January 21-23. Other as appropriate: Johnson informed the team that the city will be requesting a city ordinance to have buses use the arm, stop sign, and the lights when stopping for students. This will be discussed during the October 6th City Council meeting.
Coming events were announced.
Motion by Shavlik, second by Zimney to adjourn to Closed Session under State Statute 19.85 (1)(f) for the purpose of discussion: Considering financial and personal data of specific persons at 7:32 pm; motion carried 6-0 on a roll call vote.
Motion by Williams, second by Klinkner to convene into Regular Session for the purpose of adjournment at 8:20 pm; motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Williams, second by Shavlik to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Randall Williams, Board Clerk Sheila Bialek, Administrative Assistant
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