February 6, 2023 Board Minutes

LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER

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: Mr. Houseton, Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Stoufer, Mr. Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel.    Members Absent: Ms. Adkins

Administrators:  Dr. Brent Hoesing, Dave Black, Dr. Lisa Hartman, and Andrea Raes   

Approve Agenda:   

Motion: Mr. Stoufer

Second: Mr. Houseton

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

The Public Hearing for the Outdoor Scoreboard Replacement Project was held.

Commendations/Good News: 

·         Show Choir

·         Wrestling

·         Preschool Child Fair – March 16^th-17^th

·         Special Olympics Basketball

·         Jazz Band Festival at Lewis Central

·         Boys’ State Swimming

·         Invention Convention at Titan Hill

·         National Guard Archery

·         Titan Princess Ball

·         MS Leadership Group – Midlands Humane Society

·         Breakfast Buddies

·         Auditorium lighting

Comments & Suggestions:   None

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

Discussion:  The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes – January 23^rd meeting. Bills recommended for payment. Personnel – Administrative Recommendations:  Classified Approval to Employ – Braeden Dahlheim, LCLC Associate. Coaches & Sponsors Approval to Employ – Dan Tucker, Production Assistant Instrumental; Samuel Schroeder Production Assistant Vocal; Kevin Palu, Spring Musical Assistant Director. Licensed Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded Offers – Laurie Thies, Special Populations Coordinator; Gina Pearson, HS Special Education Teacher (end of 2022-23 SY); David Black, School Improvement Specialist; Jennifer Weaver, HS LA Teacher (end of 2022-23 SY). Classified – Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded Offers – Dennis Roe, KR FT Custodian; Troy Roenfeld, Evening Custodian Supervisor; Olivia Russo, TH Paraeducator; Cindy Brockman, Activities Administrative Assistant. Misc. Assignments or Appointments – Amy Shannon, TLC Mentor .5 contract. Miscellaneous Contracts. Fundraisers.

Carried:  6-0

Reports

·         Dr. Hoesing presented a superintendent report including School Board Conference, closing out of the auditorium and operations building projects with Ronco, and the facilities assessment.

 

Discussion Items

8.01        Approval of Scoreboard Replacement Bid

Dr. Hoesing presented the bid from Digital Scoreboards, LLC, located in Venice, FL and it is significantly higher than what was budgeted. Therefore, we recommend denying all bids and provide an extension until February 17, 2023, to submit bids.

8.02        Curriculum Purchases

Dr. Hartman presented the curriculum purchases for Language Arts materials at Titan Hill. The items are part of a three-year plan.

Comments & Suggestions:   None

 

Action Items

10.01     Approval of Scoreboard Replacement Bid

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve denying all bids and accepting bids through February 17, 2023, with board action

taking place during the February 20, 2023, regular board meeting.

Seconded: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

10.02     Curriculum Purchases

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve the curriculum purchase from Heinemann in the amount of $117,268.97.

Seconded: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 5-0 with Houseton Abstaining

Information/Future Items

*Regular School Board Meeting – February 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

With no further business before them, at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Stoufer motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Peterson. By voice vote, all were in favor.