October 4, 2010

LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010
Un-Official Minutes

Call to Order:  Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:31pm.  At roll call, the following board members responded as present:  Dorene Scheffel, Daryl Weilage, Robert Hendrix, Rob Livingston, Amie Studer, and Dan Feller.  Ron Stazzoni was absent.

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

Guest in attendance:  Dennis Friend, Daily Nonpareil

Administer Oath of Office to Board President: Acting Board Secretary Dave Black administered the Oath of Office to Dorene Scheffel

Approve Agenda:    
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Agenda be approved as presented.  Discussion: none.  Carried:  6-0

Commendations/Good News: 

  • Dr. Schweer shared a video from KETV celebrating the selection of Lewis Central High School as the featured school of the week for their uLocal program.
  • Mr. Black shared materials from the professional development session held on Oct 4 featuring Concept-Based Instruction by Dr. Lynn Erickson

Comments & Suggestions:

  • none

Consent Agenda: 
Mr. Livingston moved, seconded by Mrs. Studer that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented.  The Consent Agenda included:  Classified Approval to Employ:  Rebecca Grzeskowiak – KR sped para educator replacing Tara Harmsen eff 9-27-10.  Classified Resignations:  Tammy Haberberger – KR sped para effective 9-20-10; Lesa Nelson – KR sped para no show eff 9-20-10; Racheal Anastasia – TH sped Para educator eff 9-24-10; and Jim Hearty – Electrician – effective 10-29-10.  Classified Transfers/Promotions:  Tara Harmsen replacing Katie Smith – KR PK sped para eff 9-27-10.  Discussion: none    Carried: 6-0

Reports

  • Transportation Report – Jeff Carper shared several resources that the transportation department finds helpful, highlights of the annual DE Transportation report, costs, miles traveled, safety inspection processes, fleet maintenance, replacement plans, etc.
  • Dr. Schweer made the Board aware of the parent/community meeting later this week of the Nutrition Committee as required by the Healthy Kids Act.
  • Dr. Schweer and Jeff Carper will be meeting with a representative of the DOT to discuss the highway/railroad project and possible implications for the district.

Discussion Items
7.01          2nd Reading of Several Policies
The Board reviewed policies 306, 500, 501.1, 501.2, 501.4, 501.5, 501.6, 501.7, 501.8, 501.9, 501.10, 501.11, 501.13, 501.16, and 501.17 on second reading. The one with changes is 501.1 Compulsory Attendance where law has changed no longer requiring an “Attendance Cooperation Process”. This has been dropped.

7.02          1st Reading of Several Policies
The Board reviewed policies 605.4, 504.3, 501.15, 501.14, 502.11, 503.3, 504.2 and 502.10 on first reading. The two policies with changes include 605.4 Graduation Requirements and 501.15 Truancy. “Graduation Requirements” (605.4) now reflects the state requirement of 4-3-3-3 (four years of English, three of Math, three of Social Studies and three of Science) as well as language clarifying staffing team decisions for special education students regarding the implementation of transitional programs and the graduation ceremony participation for students whose program is being extended by the staffing team to include these special transitional programs. “Truancy” (501.15) now clarifies the documentation that may be required from parents for Iowa’s Compulsory Attendance law should their student be absent more than six days per term.

7.03          Lawnmower Purchase
Mr. Carper presented three bids for replacement mowers from John Deere, Kobota, and Scag for a 60 inch deck, diesel, zero turn with rear discharge. The low bid is from A&M John Deere in Glenwood for $12,514.41 each.

Mr. Feller asked about the possibility of leasing equipment like this. Carper responded that it has been several years since he has researched this issue but generally we have only pursued leases for much larger more costly pieces of equipment.

7.04          Set Date for Public Hearing to Dispose of Central Elementary School Building
Dr. Schweer outlined the process required by law for disposal of a school building or property. This includes a public hearing regarding the resolution to dispose of a building. Legal counsel will draft a resolution that must be published no sooner than 20 days and no later than 10 days before the required public hearing. Dr. Schweer recommended setting the date for the public hearing for October 18, 2010 at 6:30pm.

Comments & Suggestions

  • none

Action Items
9.01     2nd Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved seconded by Mr.  Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve 2nd Reading of Several Policies. Discussion: none   Carried: 6-0

9.02     1st Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved seconded by Mr. Weilage, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve 1st Reading of Several Policies.  Discussion: none    Carried: 6-0

9.03     Lawnmower Purchase
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors purchase lawnmowers with the low bid is from A&M John Deere in Glenwood for $12,514.41 each.  Discussion: none.  Carried: 6-0

9.04     Set Date for Public Hearing to Dispose of Central Elementary School Building
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors set the date for the public hearing for October 18, 2010 at 6:30pm.  Discussion: none.  Carried: 6-0

Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – October 18, 2010

Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned by Dorene Scheffel at 7:31pm