LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010
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: Mr. Feller, Mr. Hendrix, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Stazzoni, Mrs. Studer, Mr. Weilage, and Mrs. Scheffel.
Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper and Dale Kreher
Guest in attendance: Blake DeForest, Dennis Friend, Paityn Korner, Kim McLaughlin, Tom McLaughlin and Jordan Morgan.
Approve Agenda: Mr. Feller moved, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, that the agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
Commendations/Good News:
- Jordan Morgan along with other cast members from the High School Musical Production of Fame attended the meeting and performed several musical selections.
- Dr Schweer reported that three of our High School Students, Megan Reif, Emily Raygor and Michaela Ruis participated in the State Speech Contest.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: The Consent Agenda included: Approval of Minutes from the Board Meeting on March 15, 2010. Administrative Recommendation included – Licensed Approval to Employ -Nicole Baker, HS Sped., Gerald Kerber, HS Sped., Breanne Cunningham, HS Assistant Girls Tennis Coach. Classified Approval to Employ: Dustin Lockard, LCLC, Latacia Larsen, LCLC. Volunteer Coach, Ryan Willer, HS Boys Soccer. Carried: 7-0
Reports: None
Discussion Items
7.01 Certify the 2010-2011 Budget
Dale Kreher reported that Lewis Central is required to file its budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 with both the Iowa Department of Management as well as the Pottawattamie County Auditor no later than April 15, 2010. A public hearing on the budget was held March 15, 2010 in the days since the public hearing no comments, protests or other communication written or oral has been received. The overall levy rate of $13.2896646026 is a reduction from the previous year levy of $13.46026.
7.02 2010-2011 School Calendar
An early start calendar hearing was held in conjunction with the March 15, 2010 board meeting. The proposed calendar for next year has a starting date of August 19. According to Iowa Code 279.10, such a hearing was required if school was going to start prior to August 25 next fall. There have been no comments oral or written in regards to the “early start date”. In our discussions, the board suggested coming back to school on Monday, January 3 which would give us additional flexibility for students’ last day occurring before Memorial Day
7.03 Football Field Rental Agreement with IWCC
The Board has already approved the request from IWCC to rent our football field for their football games for next year. Mike Hale, Mark Schweer have met with IWCC officials and district legal counsel to prepare a written agreement. IWCC has already signed off on the agreement. It is appropriate for the board to take action on the official written agreement.
7.04 Second Reading of Several Policies
Per the discussion during the 1st reading of these policies on March 15, 2010, the policies that need to be changed are 401.20 – Public Complaints about Employees, 401.25 – Employee Records, 402.1 – Definition of Licensed Personnel, 402.6 – Substitute Teachers and 401.26 – District Landline and Cellular Telephone Usage. All changes have been made.
Further research needs to be done on Policy #401.18 – Vacations. Dr. Schweer will talk with other school districts, check with district legal counsel and look at the contracts affected and report at the next board meeting.
7.05 Renewal of Guided Reading Libraries at Kreft
Dave Black reported to the Board the necessity of updating the Guided Reading Libraries at Kreft. The updated materials will cost $21,840 plus shipping.
7.06 Audit Report
Dale reviewed information from the audit for the year ending June 30, 2009, including the sections at the end of the report dealing with “Findings and Questioned Costs”.
7.07 Security Cameras
A request from the Middle School for more security cameras prompted a look at installing cameras not only at the Middle School but at Kreft, Titan Hill and the ERC. We can use PPEL funds to pay for the majority of the costs. The High School already has security cameras that the Booster Club helped pay for a few years back.
7.08 Open Enrollment In Applications
We received an open enrollment in application for Jackson Carper for the 2010-2011 school year on March 12, 2010. The deadline was March 1. With class size already an issue and our stance of denying all applications submitted after the deadline.
7.09 Superintendent Evaluation (Closed Session)
Move to the end of the meeting.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Action Items
9.01 Certify the 2010-2011 Budget
Mr. Hendrix motioned, seconded by Mrs. Studer, to approve the proposed levies and adopt the 2010-2011 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, 2010) with both the State of Iowa Department of Management and the Pottawattamie County Auditor.
Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.02 2010-2011 School Calendar
Mr. Feller motioned, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, to approve the 2010-2011 school calendar as presented.
Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.03 Football Field Rental Agreement with IWCC
Mr. Hendrix motioned, seconded by Mr. Weilage, to approve the football field rental agreement with IWCC for the fall of 2010. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0 with Mr. Livingston abstaining.
9.04 Second Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller to approve the above referenced policies on second reading other than policy 401.18. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.05 Renewal of Guided Reading Libraries at Kreft
Mr. Livingston motioned, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, to approve the above referenced books for the Kreft Guided Reading Library at a cost of $21,840 plus shipping. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.06 Audit Report
Mr. Hendrix motioned, seconded by Mr. Feller, to approve the audit for the year ending June 30, 2009. Discussion: Request list of previous “Findings and Questioned Costs” to compare to current year. Carried: 6-1 with Mr. Livingston dissenting.
9.07 Security Cameras
Mr. Hendrix motioned, seconded by Mrs. Studer, to approve bids for wiring from IEI for $14,030, for cameras and installation from KNS for $47,016.76 and for a storage server from RTI for $6,533.01. The total cost of the project is $67,579.77. Funding for this project will come from PPEL and General Fund resources where PPEL is not applicable
Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.08 Open Enrollment In Applications
Mrs. Studer motioned, seconded by Mr. Feller, to deny the open enrollment in application for Jackson Carper because of late filing. Discussion: There was some discussion that there may extenuating circumstances regarding this open enrollment application, Dr. Schweer will look into the situation. Carried: 7-0
Move to Closed Session:
Mr. Hendrix motioned, seconded by Mr. Feller, to enter into closed session at 8:00 pm for the purpose of the Superintendent’s formal evaluation. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
Return to Open Session:
Mr. Hendrix motioned, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, to return to Open Session at 8:55 pm. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – April 19, 2010
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 8:56 pm Mr. Hendrix motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Feller. By voice vote, all were in favor.
Approved – Dorene Scheffel Dale Kreher
President, Lewis Central Board of Education Board Secretary, Lewis Central Board of Education