August 21, 2023 Board Minutes

Call to Order:  Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 pm. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Ms. Adkins, Mr. Houseton, Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Stoufer, Mr. Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel. 

 

Administrators:  Dr. Brent Hoesing, Andrea Raes and Dr. Hartman   

Motion: Mr. Stoufer

Second: Mr. Houseton

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

 

·         2023-2024 School Year Kickoff

·         Field and Scoreboard Dedication at Football Game

 

Comments & Suggestions:  None

 

Consent Agenda:    Ms. Adkins moved, seconded by Mr. Stoufer, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.

Discussion:  The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes – May 1^st meeting. Bills recommended for payment. Personnel – Administrative Recommendations: Licensed Approval to Employ – Erin Mccardle, KR Teacher. Classified Approval to Employ – Howard Iske, TH Paraeducator; Brittney Scheer, MS Paraeducator; Katherine Webster, TH Paraeducator; Brittany Schultz, TH Paraeducator; Bailey Clark, HS Paraeducator; Brittney Cozad, KR Paraeducator; Audrey Duffy, KR Paraeducator; Molly Williams, TH Paraeducator. Coaches & Sponsors – Approval to Employ – Sabrina Van Gorp, HS Asst Fall Play Director. Classified Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded offers – Jeffery Thomas, Custodian; Wynee Doyle, Custodian; Angela Thompson, MS Building Admins Asst. Classified Staff Changes – Robert Clark, PT TRN Bus Driver to FT TRN Bus Driver & Facilities Staff; Elijah Holt – PT MS Custodian to FT MS Custodian. Miscellaneous Assignments – Rescinded TLC Mentoring Contracts - Kellie Vinchattle, Deann Dunphy, Misti Groat, Tracy Gruis, Derek Archer, Taylor Reinke-Tuel, Ted Duitsman, Molly Pettit, Kim Muta. Presented Salary Schedule Lane Changes. Miscellaneous Contracts. Fundraisers.

Carried:  7-0

 

·         Dr. Hoesing presented the superintendent report, including enrollment projections, construction project closeouts, high school bathroom project, supply drop off, and pool damage update.

·         Dr. Hoesing and Michael Kline with Shive-Hattery presented the GO Bond Communication Update and Elementary Conceptual Drawings.

 

Andrea Raes presented the Classified Employee Handbook updates.

 

Dr. Hoesing presented the policy update for assistance animals.

Dr. Hartman presented the renewal licenses for Edgenuity ($17,820) and My Path ($7,195).

Dr. Hoesing presented the quote from Diamond America for $54,950.00 for an extruder machine. This will be paid for with grant funds.

 

Dr. Hoesing presented the quote from Form Labs for $21,372.33 for 3-D printers and equipment. This will be paid for with grant funds.

 

7.06       Open Enrollment Request (Closed Session)

Closed Session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (a), closed session is appropriate to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.

Motion: Mr. Stoufer

Second: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried via Roll Call Vote: Mrs. McDaniel, aye; Mrs. Peterson, aye; Mr. Stoufer, aye; Mr. Weilage, aye; Ms. Adkins, aye; Mr. Houseton, aye; and Mrs. Scheffel, aye.

The board entered closed session at 7:32 p.m. 

The board exited closed session at 7:38 p.m.

 

7.07        Employee Request for Other Paid or Unpaid Leave (Closed Session)

Closed Session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (a), closed session is appropriate to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.  

Motion: Ms. Adkins

Second: Mrs. McDaniel 

Discussion: None

Carried via Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Peterson, aye; Mr. Stoufer, aye; Mr. Weilage, aye; Ms. Adkins, aye; Mr. Houseton, aye; Mrs. McDaniel, aye; and Mrs. Scheffel, aye.

The board entered closed session at 7:39 p.m. 

The board exited closed session at 7:40 p.m.

 

Comments & Suggestions:  None

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the updates to the 2023‐24 Classified Employee Handbook.

Seconded: Ms. Adkins

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the License Renewal update with Imagine Learning for Edgenuity for $17,820 and My

Path for $7,195 for a total amount of $25,015.

Seconded: Ms. Adkins

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the bid from Diamond America for the Extruder Machine for $52,950.

Seconded: Mr. Stoufer

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the bid from FormLabs for 3D printers and related equipment for $21,372.33. Seconded: Mr. Stoufer

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

 

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to deny the open enrollment request for Student A due to insufficient classroom space.

Second: Mr. Houseton

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

 

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to deny the open enrollment request for Student B due to insufficient classroom space.

Second: Mr. Houseton

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

 

Motion by Ms. Adkins to approve the employee request for leave.

Second: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

 

*Regular School Board Meeting – September 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

 

With no further business before them, at 7:48 p.m. Mr. Stoufer motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Peterson. By voice vote, all were in favor.