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ISD 458 School Board Publishes Minutes
July 28, 2026
Minutes
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Board Meeting
June 15, 2026 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order: 5:31
Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler and James Farnum
Absent — Paula Heckman and Aaron Brudelie
Staff present: Lisa Shellum, Kristi Burk, and Eva Sonnabend.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Haler, to approve/amend the June 15, 2026 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes:
Motioned by Farnum, and seconded by Haler, to approve the May 19, 2026 regular minutes. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
IV. Presentation of Bills/Finance (consent agenda)
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Farnum, to approve the June 2026 bills as presented in check register and wire transfer information. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
V. Committees:
A. Buildings and Grounds -project update
B. Sports Committee -June Meeting Date - June 16 @ 5:30 in Granada
VI. Information Items
A. Truman Days - July 24-26 and Lewisville Days June 19-20
B. EMC Insurance Quote
C. Mini splits discussion on disposal/sale.
D. Legislative Update
E. 1973 Kitchen Stove
F. Playground
G. MCA Standard Setting for Science-Kristi Burk attending as one of 25 people selected
VII. Action Items
A. Resignations
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to approve the resignation of Reada McConnaughy. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
B. 2026-27 School Academic Calendar
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Haler, to approve the 2026-27 School Academic Calendar as presented. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
C. FY 2026 Amended Budget
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Farnum, to approve the 2025-26 Amended budget as presented. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
D. FY 2027 Proposed Budget
A motion was offered by Haler, seconded by Farnum, to approve the FY 2027 Proposed budget as presented. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
E. Insurance Quote
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Haler, to approve the quote from EMC Insurance for property, liability, and cyber security for $86,113.88 and from SFM Mutual for worker’s compensation for $16,258.00. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
F. Technology Agreement
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to approve the base contract for services, 2025-26 with GHEC for Jesse Sheppard for $40,400. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
G. Donations
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, and carried to accept the donations from CHS of $1,000.00 and Casey’s of $2.20, Red Cross donation for scholarship of $500.00, Community Education donation for roller skates from Judy Zenk for $30.00, Debbie Neitzke for $200.00, and Judy Zenk (2nd donation) for $50.00, Student Council donation for turkey bingo from Truman PTO of $100.00, FFA donations from Cougar Run for $500.00, Crystal Valley for $500.00, and Cougar Run (2nd donation) for $500.00, the food shelf donations from Community Chest for $300.00, and the Class of 2027 cookie dough fundraiser of $2,850.00 from Elizabeth Miller. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
H. LTFM 10 Year FY 2028 Revenue/Expenditures
A motion was offered by Haler, seconded by Farnum, to approve the:
a. 10 year FY 2028 LTFM Revenue Plan
b. 10 Year FY 2028 LTFM Expenditure Plan
c. Resolution - LTFM FY 2028
d. Assurances -LTFM FY 2028
Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
VIII. Reports
A. Superintendent/Principal:
IX. Adjournment
Motioned by Farnum, and seconded by Krahmer, to adjourn at 7:17 PM.
Next regular meeting date: July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
James Farnum, Clerk
Minutes
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Special Board Meeting
June 29, 2026 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order: 5:31
Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler, Paula Heckman and Aaron Brudelie
Absent — James Farnum
Staff present: Lisa Shellum.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Motioned by Heckman, and seconded by Krahmer, to approve/amend the June 29, 2026 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
III. Information Items
1. Non-Certified Placement Grid
2. Information Tree Removal Quotes
IV. Action Items
A. Dean of Students Contract
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Haler, to approve the 2025-26 and 2026-2027 Dean of Students Contract. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
B. Non-Certified Contracts and Placement Grid
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Brudelie, to approve the non-certified contracts and new placement grid for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
V. Adjournment
Motioned by Heckman, and seconded by Krahmer, to adjourn at 6:12. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
Next regular meeting date: July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
James Farnum, Clerk
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Board Meeting
June 15, 2026 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order: 5:31
Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler and James Farnum
Absent — Paula Heckman and Aaron Brudelie
Staff present: Lisa Shellum, Kristi Burk, and Eva Sonnabend.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Haler, to approve/amend the June 15, 2026 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes:
Motioned by Farnum, and seconded by Haler, to approve the May 19, 2026 regular minutes. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
IV. Presentation of Bills/Finance (consent agenda)
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Farnum, to approve the June 2026 bills as presented in check register and wire transfer information. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
V. Committees:
A. Buildings and Grounds -project update
B. Sports Committee -June Meeting Date - June 16 @ 5:30 in Granada
VI. Information Items
A. Truman Days - July 24-26 and Lewisville Days June 19-20
B. EMC Insurance Quote
C. Mini splits discussion on disposal/sale.
D. Legislative Update
E. 1973 Kitchen Stove
F. Playground
G. MCA Standard Setting for Science-Kristi Burk attending as one of 25 people selected
VII. Action Items
A. Resignations
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to approve the resignation of Reada McConnaughy. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
B. 2026-27 School Academic Calendar
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Haler, to approve the 2026-27 School Academic Calendar as presented. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
C. FY 2026 Amended Budget
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Farnum, to approve the 2025-26 Amended budget as presented. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
D. FY 2027 Proposed Budget
A motion was offered by Haler, seconded by Farnum, to approve the FY 2027 Proposed budget as presented. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
E. Insurance Quote
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Haler, to approve the quote from EMC Insurance for property, liability, and cyber security for $86,113.88 and from SFM Mutual for worker’s compensation for $16,258.00. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
F. Technology Agreement
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to approve the base contract for services, 2025-26 with GHEC for Jesse Sheppard for $40,400. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
G. Donations
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, and carried to accept the donations from CHS of $1,000.00 and Casey’s of $2.20, Red Cross donation for scholarship of $500.00, Community Education donation for roller skates from Judy Zenk for $30.00, Debbie Neitzke for $200.00, and Judy Zenk (2nd donation) for $50.00, Student Council donation for turkey bingo from Truman PTO of $100.00, FFA donations from Cougar Run for $500.00, Crystal Valley for $500.00, and Cougar Run (2nd donation) for $500.00, the food shelf donations from Community Chest for $300.00, and the Class of 2027 cookie dough fundraiser of $2,850.00 from Elizabeth Miller. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
H. LTFM 10 Year FY 2028 Revenue/Expenditures
A motion was offered by Haler, seconded by Farnum, to approve the:
a. 10 year FY 2028 LTFM Revenue Plan
b. 10 Year FY 2028 LTFM Expenditure Plan
c. Resolution - LTFM FY 2028
d. Assurances -LTFM FY 2028
Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
VIII. Reports
A. Superintendent/Principal:
IX. Adjournment
Motioned by Farnum, and seconded by Krahmer, to adjourn at 7:17 PM.
Next regular meeting date: July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
James Farnum, Clerk
Minutes
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Special Board Meeting
June 29, 2026 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order: 5:31
Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler, Paula Heckman and Aaron Brudelie
Absent — James Farnum
Staff present: Lisa Shellum.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Motioned by Heckman, and seconded by Krahmer, to approve/amend the June 29, 2026 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
III. Information Items
1. Non-Certified Placement Grid
2. Information Tree Removal Quotes
IV. Action Items
A. Dean of Students Contract
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Haler, to approve the 2025-26 and 2026-2027 Dean of Students Contract. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
B. Non-Certified Contracts and Placement Grid
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Brudelie, to approve the non-certified contracts and new placement grid for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
V. Adjournment
Motioned by Heckman, and seconded by Krahmer, to adjourn at 6:12. Motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
Next regular meeting date: July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
James Farnum, Clerk
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