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Staples‑Motley board approves revised 2025–26 budget, accepts $21,500 in donations and approves staff settlement
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Staples‑Motley School Board approved a revised 2025–26 budget, accepted $21,500 in grants and donations, adopted a Long‑Term Facility Maintenance resolution that includes Freshwater Education District #6004, and approved several personnel and contract items.
The Staples‑Motley School Board on Feb. 17 approved a revised 2025–26 budget, accepted $21,500 in grants and donations and adopted a resolution on Long‑Term Facility Maintenance that will include Freshwater Education District #6004 in the district’s fiscal‑year‑2028 LTFM application.
Board action and why it matters: The board approved the revised 2025–26 budget and routine monthly financial items after a report from Business Manager Hill. The LTFM resolution authorizes inclusion of a proportionate share of projects for Freshwater Education District #6004 in the district’s LTFM revenue application, a step that affects how state facility maintenance aid is requested and apportioned. The board also accepted $21,500 in grants and donations, thanked the Staples‑Motley Area Arts Council for a contribution, and approved a negotiated settlement for non‑certified staff covering 2025–27.
What the board approved: On motions recorded in the minutes the board approved January disbursements and receipts, the revised 2025–26 budget, and a separate resolution approving the Long‑Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) program budget and the inclusion of Freshwater Education District #6004 in the district’s application for fiscal‑year‑2028 LTFM revenue. The LTFM resolution passed on a roll‑call vote with members Reeck, Reese, Trout, Frisk and Wright voting in favor; Member Freeman was recorded as absent.
Personnel and contracts: The board accepted the retirement of Denise Trettel, transportation, effective May 22, 2026, and thanked her for 17 years of service. The board approved hiring Chelsea Hahn as a full‑time middle/high school food‑service employee and approved the district’s list of spring coaches. The board also added and approved the Penmac Service Agreement as agenda item 4f.
Grants and donations: On a motion by Member Reeck, seconded by Member Frisk, the board approved a resolution accepting grants and donations totaling $21,500 and publicly thanked the Staples‑Motley Area Arts Council for its contribution.
Labor and bids: The board approved a 2025–2027 negotiations settlement for the district’s non‑certified staff group and approved sealed bids for miscellaneous items; both items carried on recorded motions.
Financial snapshot reported: Business Manager Hill reported fund balances and cash movements for January. Highlights in the minutes show the General Fund disbursements of $596,933.69 and Food Service disbursements of $68,326.37; reported January general‑fund receipts totaled $1,314,273.58 (transcript had a formatting error that is corrected here). Debt‑service figures and activity funds were also reported in the financial update.
Next steps: The board adjourned at 7:14 p.m. The district announced upcoming meetings including a Finance Committee meeting on Feb. 23, a Community Open House on Feb. 23, and future board sessions in March and April.
Meeting logistics: Chair Wright presided; a quorum was present (members Wright, Frisk, Reeck, Trout and Reese). Superintendent Tappe, Business Manager Hill, Principals Ferdon and Koenigs, Recording Clerk Larson and a representative from Staples World were listed as present in the minutes.
