MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Un-Official Minutes

Call to Order: Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 pm. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Mr. Feller, Mr. Hendrix, Mr. Stazzoni, Mrs. Studer, and Mrs. Scheffel. Mr. Livingston and Mr. Weilage were absent.

Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Dale Kreher, and Jeff Carper

Guest in attendance: Dennis Friend, Dean Harrifield and Mary Langille

Approve Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the agenda be approved as presented.

Discussion: Discussion Item 7.02 is tabled. Carried: 5-0

Commendations/Good News:

Dr. Schweer read an email from Tony Benidictus who was injured during a basketball game at the Mid- America Center thanking Mike Hale and Andy Walters for going above and beyond to assist him.
Dave Black reported on the recent successes of the Speech Team.

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 January 17, 2011 meeting and the January 24, 2011 Work Session. Administrative Recommendations included: Classified Approval to Employ: James Grigg – KR custodian, Marshall Wilber – TH custodian, Travis McAlexander – TH custodian. Licensed Resignations: Ryan Osborn – HS Asst girls soccer, Jill Heller – MS 8^th Grade Head Volleyball coach.

Carried: 5-0

Reports

Dean Harrifield, Food Service Director presented to the Board a Mid-Year Report that dealt with the current financial status of the Food Service Department, current opportunities for lunch programs, and a summary of the Federal Child Nutrition Law and how it will affect Lewis Central.

Discussion Items

7.01 2^nd Reading of Several Policies

There were no recommended changes during the 1^st reading of the following policies: #901.1 School Facilities Surveys, #901.2 Site Specifications, #901.3 Site Acquisition, #901.7 Financing Sites and Construction, #902.3 Emergency Repairs, #902.4 Use of Contract, #902.7 Long Range Planning, #902.8 Asbestos Containing Materials, #902.9 Buildings and Grounds Security and #902.10 Adaption for the Handicapped. For policies #901.4 Educational Specifications for Buildings & #901.5 Preliminary Building Specifications, since they are very similar, #901.5 will be deleted. #902.1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule, an additional sentence involving graffiti was added. #902.2 Request for Improvements, additional clarification was added. #902.5 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment, additional language from the IASB template was added. #902.11 Means of Escape from Fire was renamed and expanded to Warning System and Emergency Plans.

7.02 Copier Lease Agreement

Tabled

Comments & Suggestions

None

Action Items

9.01 2^nd Reading of Several Policies

Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors adopt the above referenced policies on 2nd reading. Discussion: None Carried: 5-0

Information/Future Items

*Regular School Board Meeting – February 21, 2011

Early Start Calendar Hearing

The Public Hearing opened at 6:35 pm. According to Iowa Code, schools cannot begin prior to August 25. Dr. Schweer along with the Administrative Team is recommending that classes begin on Thursday, August 17^th for the 2011/12 school year. The first day back to school after the Christmas break is Wednesday January 4^th. The Board recommended starting back on Tuesday January 3^rd rather than Wednesday, January 4^th. Dr Schweer will discuss this change with the Administrative Team. The calendar will be presented to the Board at the February 21st^th meeting for approval. The Public Hearing closed at 6:42 pm.

Adjournment

With no further business before them, at 6:45 pm Mr. Hendrix motioned to adjourn the meeting with Mr. Feller seconding. 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