LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
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: Mrs. Bruun, Mr. Hendrix, Mr. Stazzoni, Mrs. Studer, Mr Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel. Mr. Livingston was absent.
Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper, Barb Grell, Mike Hale, Dale Kreher, Kent Stopak and Genie Wickham.
Guest in attendance: Scott Loos, Joe Zadina
Approve Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mrs. Studer, that the agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
Football Field Turf /Track Improvement Project Public Hearing
- Mrs. Scheffel opened the Football Field Turf/Track Improvement Project public hearing at 6:30 pm and noted that the hearing had been published according to the rules established in law. Scott Loos and Joe Zadina were in attendance from Lamp Rynearson to answer questions from either the general public or Board Members. There were several questions regarding the installation and expected life of the turf. The hearing was closed by Mrs. Scheffel at 6:45 p.m.
Commendations/Good News:
- Mike Hale, Chuck Skokan, Cindy Brockman, received an award from the Bluffs Arts Council for their work during the summer to host Art Council activities at the High School.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda: Mr. Stazzoni moved, seconded by Mrs. Bruun, that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: The Consent Agenda included Approval of Minutes from the January 9, 2012 meeting. Financial Statements from December 2011 and Bills recommended for payment. Administrative Recommendations included: Classified Resignation – Connie Miller – bus driver/monitor. Carried: 6-0
Reports
- Learning Improvement Update (Data Wall Intervention)Barb Grell, Genie Wickham and Kent Stopak shared with the Board what a Data Wall is and how it is being effectively used in the area of reading interventions for Lewis Central Students. Data is collected on the reading level of each 1st, 2nd and 3rd grader in the district. The students are placed on a wall that indicates their level of reading proficiency. The staff then meets to discuss what interventions are needed to happen in order to assist that particular student in reaching the next level of proficiency. Even though the process can be quite time consuming, it is worthwhile watching these students begin to excel in their reading capabilities.
- Dave Black shared with the Board information regarding the survey that is available for all parents, students and staff members to take. We are required by the Department of Education to do this every 5 years.
Discussion Items
7.01 First Reading of Several Policies
#600 Statement of Guiding Principles (Educational Program section). Last reviewed on 12/03/07. No recommended changes. #800 Statement of Guiding Principles (Business Procedures section). Last reviewed on 11/5/07. No recommended changes. #1003.6 Public Conduct On School Premises. Last reviewed on 10/01/07. Dr. Schweer will clean up some of the wording to make it easier to understand. #1005.3 Sales Promotions Prohibited. Last reviewed on 02/19/07. Dr. Schweer will see how the Booster Club, PTA and Scholastic Books fit into this policy. #101 Goals and Objectives Of The Educational Program. Last reviewed 07/16/07. Draft policy from IFIS provided.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Action Items
9.01 First Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the five policies discussed on first reading. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – February 6, 2012
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 8:15 p.m. Mrs. Studer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hendrix seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote.