In attendance were board members Wacker, Grosse, Kampf, Heman, Malburg, McKnight, Superintendent Ohl, Nancy Bjerke, and Susan Mackert. Ms. Mackert opened the afternoon session with comments on the change of leadership and the process of moving forward into the future as a team. Superintendent Ohl commented on his thoughts and ideas as he takes over the leadership role in the district. He stated that, even before identification today, he was aware of the immediate and important need of addressing the upcoming referendum. This will most likely occupy the biggest share of his time in the near future.
Communications is at all times an important issue for a school district.
He stated that staff must all have a clear understanding of their roles and duties and how they fit into the whole picture. He feels he came into this district with his eyes open and ready to help the district with the challenges ahead and he has been encouraged by the support of the board. He will try to meet the expectations placed upon him for leading this district with the board giving input into the direction the district should go. Superintendent Ohl stated that trust is always very important. Ms. Mackert pointed out that the functioning of the superintendent with the board is different with different superintendents because each person has different leadership styles.