LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
Un-Official Minutes
Call to Order: Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 5:32 pm. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Mr. Hendrix, Mr. Livingston, Mrs. Studer, and Mrs. Scheffel. Mr. Feller, Mr. Livingston and Mr. Weilage joined the meeting late.
Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper and Dale Kreher
Move to Closed Session:
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni that the Lewis Central Board of Directors enter into closed session at 5:35 pm for the purpose of Administrator formal evaluations. Discussion: None Carried 4-0
Return to Open Session:
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage that the Lewis Central Board of Directors return to open session at 6:35 pm. Discussion: None Carried 6-0
Guest in attendance: Tim Oswald
Approve Agenda: Mrs. Studer moved, seconded by Mr. Hendrix, that the agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
Commendations/Good News: None
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda:
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mrs. Studer, that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: Consent Agenda included: Approval of Minutes from the April 15, 2011. Administrative Recommendations included: Licensed - Approval to Employ: Matt Argotsinger – MS At-Risk, Classified Approval to Employ: Tracie Edmonds - MS custodian, James Hanshaw – TH custodian, Licensed – Resignations: Danielle Huntley - MS Special Education, Classified Resignations: Travis McAlexander - TH custodian. Carried: 6-0
Reports
Dave Black’s report included discussions of Iowa Core implementation and the role technology plays in the process. The 1:1 Initiative for Computing and the process used to prepare for the implementation and use of the devices for High School users. Software and training included information relating to a change in website hosting, expanded PowerSchool use and 1:1 training for High School teachers. In the final part of the presentation Dave talked about hardware and infrastructure upgrades that are needed.
Discussion Items
7.01 Approve Bid for Bleacher Replacement
This item was tabled at the April 18 meeting. There were concerns regarding the aluminum thickness and the fact that we had not had an adequate amount of time for reference checking with the low bid. After further checking, we are recommending that we approve the bid from Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises based upon the .094 versus .078 thickness of the aluminum re-planking materials.
7.02 Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Trust Indenture
Tim Oswald was in attendance at the meeting to review the bond sale of 5/2/2011 and to answer any questions about this transaction and future funding possibilities. The board will also need to vote this evening to authorize and provide for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2011 and Authorize the Execution and Delivery of a Trust Indenture and Related Documents.
7.03 Second Reading of Several Policies
The only discussion with 1st reading involved Policy 701.1. The reason the amounts were lowered on “return checks” is because we can only charge the rate charged by our financial institution. So some generic language has been added to the policy rather than a dollar amount.
7.04 Administrator Evaluation (Closed Session)
Comments & Suggestions
- Dan Feller announced to the Board that he will not be running for re-election this coming fall.
Action Items
9.01 Approve Bid for Bleacher Replacement
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mrs. Studer, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the bid from Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises for metal bleachers on the visitor’s side of the football field in the amount of $79,200.00. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.02 Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Trust Indenture
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mrs. Studer, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors authorize and provide for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2011 and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Trust Indenture and Related Documents.
Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
9.03 Second Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors adopt the above policies on 2nd reading. Discussion: None Carried: 7-0
Move to Closed Session:
Mr. Feller moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni that the Lewis Central Board of Directors enter into closed session at 8:10 pm for the purpose of Administrator formal evaluations. Discussion: None Carried 7-0
Return to Open Session:
Mr. Weilage moved, seconded by Mrs. Studer that the Lewis Central Board of Directors return to open session
at 9:05 pm. Discussion: None Carried 7-0
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – May 16, 2011
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 9:55 pm Mr. Hendrix motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni. 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