LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
Un-Official Minutes
Call to Order: Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 pm. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Dan Feller, Bob Hendrix, Rob Livingston, Ron Stazzoni, Amie Studer, Daryl Weilage and Dorene Scheffel
Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper, Kim Jones and Dale Kreher
Guest in attendance: Gary Bowen, Dennis Friend
Approve Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
Commendations/Good News:
Dr. Schweer shared with the Board a promotional video from UNO and their 7 Days of Service program. The Titan Hill Outdoor Classroom project was featured.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: Consent Agenda included: Approval of Minutes from the March 21, 2011 and March 28, 2011 Meetings. Administrative Recommendations included: Licensed - Approval to Employ: Lorraine Duitsman TAG teacher, Kevin Brown – MS 6th grade Literacy. Classified approval to Employ: Kristen Tilley – KR Special Education Para, Kathleen Schaben – KR Special Education Para. Classified Resignations: Dorothy Jackson, KR food worker, Russell Thomsen – MS custodian. Carried: 7-0
Reports: None
Discussion Items
7.01 Approve Certified Budget/Levies for the 2011-2012 School Year
Lewis Central Community School District is required to file its budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 with both the State of Iowa Department of Management and the Pottawattamie County Auditor no later than April 15, 2011. On Thursday, March 10, 2011 a notice of public hearing to be held on March 21, 2011 was published in the Council Bluffs Nonpareil. We have confirmed publication of Department of Management – Form S-PB-6, which included not only notice of the hearing taking place this evening, but also the total resources and requirements for the district, and closed with the property tax rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation) of $13.32623. Since publication, no comments, protests or other communication – written or oral, have been received by the Business Manager. The overall levy rate of $13.32623 is an increase from the previous year levy of $13.29005. The proposed increase levy rate is .03618 cents.
7.02 Adopt Iowa Core Curriculum
Iowa’s State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards (7/29/2010) and additions (11/17/2010) as part of the Iowa Core in the content areas of literacy and mathematics. The documents included in the board packet reflect these additions and represent the most current mandated by Iowa for all districts. All public and nonpublic schools are required to fully implement this curriculum in grades 9-12 by July 1, 2012 and grades K-8 by the 2014-2015 school year. Our district has opted to implement K-12 (opposed to two phases) and have begun this process within our professional development last year and this year, having staff become familiar with the Essential Concepts and Skills as well as the Characteristics of Effective Instruction outlined in the Iowa Core documents. Next year we will begin to formally align our units of instruction with these mandated standards. In order to do this it is essential for the school board to review the documents and adopt these as our district standards. Other academic areas will still operate within their district standards such as Introduction to Woods, Instrumental Music or Art classes; however, these classes will also begin alignment with relevant Iowa Core standards as well.
7.03 Approve Bid for Middle School Re-Roof Project
The portion of the Middle School re-roofing project is the auditorium and the band room classrooms. This portion of the building was not part of the re-roofing project that took place a few years ago. We received the following bids:
Base Bid Alternate #1
West Central Roofing $186,600 +$5,200
Boone Brothers $229,00 -$12,000
Riverside Construction $216,994 -$16,594
Blackhawk Roofing $230,670 -$6,000
Scott Enterprises $245,844 -$23,400
McKinnis Roofing $216,000 -$12,400
We did ask for a bid alternate that involved a different type of roof materials/construction. The architects believe the base bid is the superior of the two. West Central’s references check out and the recommendation is to go with the base bid from West Central Roofing. We have had West Central Roofing do several projects in our district.
Gary also provided further information on a topographical study that was needed at the Central Elementary Site, both interior and exterior. The information was needed for bidding purposes.
7.04 Open Enrollment In Application (late file)
Per board policy, late filed open enrollment applications require board action. The deadline is March 1 (as set by the state). Rachel Cushing 4th grader for 2011-2012 application received March 4 and Tony Rew 10th grader for 2011-2012 application received March 18.
7.05 Superintendent Evaluation (Closed Session)
Comments & Suggestions: None
Action Items
9.01 Approve Certified Budget/Levies for the 2011-2012 School Year
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the proposed levies and adopt the 2011-2012 budget as presented and published, with direction that the board secretary file the adopted budget and levies in a timely manner (no later than April 15, 2011) with both the State of Iowa Department of Management and the Pottawattamie County Auditor. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.02 Adopt Iowa Core Curriculum
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Livingston, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors adopt the Common Core State Standards and additions as part of the Iowa Core Curriculum. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.03 Approve Bid for Middle School Re-Roof Project
Mr. Feller moved, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the bid from West Central Roofing in the amount of $186,600 for the re-roofing project per specs for the Middle School. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0 with Mr. Livingston abstaining.
9.04 Open Enrollment In Application (late file)
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors deny the open enrollment in applications because of late filing. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0 with Mr. Livingston abstaining.
7.05 Administrator Evaluation (Closed Session)
Move to Closed Session:
Mr. Weilage moved, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors enter into closed session at 7:54 pm for the purpose of Administrator formal evaluations. Discussion: None Carried 7-0
Return to Open Session:
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage that the Lewis Central Board of Directors return to open session at 8:50 pm. Discussion: None Carried 7-0
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – April 18, 2011
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 8:50 pm Mr. Hendrix motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Feller. By voice vote, all were in favor.