July 24, 2024 Board Minutes

Call to Order:  Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 pm. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Mr. Houseton, Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel.    Members Absent: Ms. Adkins, Mr. Stoufer

 

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

Motion: Mr. Houseton

Second: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 5-0

 

·         2023-24 School Year – Less than one month away

 

Comments & Suggestions:  None

 

Consent Agenda: Mrs. McDaniel moved, seconded by Mr. Houseton, that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Discussion:  The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes – June 19^th meeting and July 7^th special meeting. Bills recommended for payment. Personnel – Administrative Recommendations:  Licensed Approval to Employ – Michelle Krum, MS Special Education. Classified Approval to Employ – Jessica Walter, LCLC Center Director; Ian Swanson, LCLC Associate; Elijah Holt, MS PT custodian; Christopher Martin, KR Facility Manager; Maxwell Thompson, MS Student Custodian. Coaches & Sponsors – Approval to Employ – Jaxon Roberts-Moxley, HS Asst Show Choir Director. Classified Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded Offers – McKenna Johnson, KR Paraeducator; Lily Miller, LCLC Associate; Elizabeth Knoble, HS Custodian. Coaches & Sponsors Resignation/Terminations/Rescinded Offers – Patrick Nepple, HS Asst Track Coach; Randi Robinson, HS Junior Class Co-Sponsor. Classified Staff Changes – Deniece Black, MS Custodian to MS Facility Manager; Carol Etherington, MS NS Associate 4 hours to 5 hours; Lorna Woods, pay schedule adjustment; Julianna Beam, TH Office Clerk 6.75 hours to 8 hours. Miscellaneous Assignments – Charlie Reiss, services; Sara Scott, services; Taylor May, services; Amanda Stephens, services. Miscellaneous Contracts. Fundraisers.

Carried:  5-0

 

·         Dr. Hoesing presented the superintendent report, including a summer project update, auditorium punch list, new LCLC Director, SAI Conference, and land agreements.

 

Dr. Hoesing presented the IASB legislative priorities and based off of prior district priorities recommended preschool, mental health, teacher recruitment and licensure and school funding.

 

Dr. Hoesing presented the updated LCLC handbook. The updates include terms and fee changes.

Dr. Hoesing presented the agreement with Edwards Auto to purchase a 2023 Chevy Suburban for district provided transportation.

 

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: Mrs. McDaniel

Second: Mr. Houseton

Discussion: None

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

The board entered closed session at 7:07 p.m. 

The board exited closed session at 7:10 p.m.

 

Comments & Suggestions:  None

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve submitting the following 2023 Legislative Priorities to IASB: Preschool, Mental Health, Teacher Recruitment and Licensure, and School Funding.

Seconded: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 5-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the presented LCLC handbook updates.  

Seconded: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 5-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the purchase agreement with Edwards Auto for a 2023 Chevy Suburban in the amount of $57,540.00.

Seconded: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 5-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to deny the open enrollment request for student A.

Seconded: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 5-0

*Regular School Board Meeting – August 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

 

With no further business before them, at 7:14 p.m. Mr. Houseton motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. McDaniel. By voice vote, all were in favor.