November 7, 2022 Board Minutes

LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

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Un-Official Minutes

 

Call to Order:  Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.  At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Mr. Hendrix (via videoconference), Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Stoufer, Mr. Weilage (via videoconference), and Mrs. Scheffel.   Board members absent: Ms. Adkins

Administrators:  Dr. Brent Hoesing, Dave Black, Andrea Raes

Approve Agenda:

Motion: Mr. Stoufer

Second:  Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried:  6-0

Commendations/Good News: 

·         Trauma Team Presentation

·         State Cross Country – Boys’ Team Qualification and State Champion Ethan Eichhorn

·         Featured District at ITEC Conference in Des Moines

·         State Swimming – Girls’ team with 7 event qualifications

·         Band Craft Fair

·         Volleyball Season Awards

·         State Football – Semifinals at UNI Dome on November 10^th at 4pm

·         Choir Concert – First concert in the new auditorium

·         State Cheerleading – Timeout Cheer Champion

·         Fall Play – First performance in the new auditorium

·         McKenzie Leehy – LC Alumni Swimmer - KMA Sports Hall of Fame

·         PTA Trunk or Treat – Over 1,300 children attended

Comments & Suggestions:  None

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

Discussion: The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes – October 17, 2022, regular meeting. Bills recommended for payment. Personnel – Administrative Recommendations: Classified – Approval to Employ – Karissa Edwards, KR Paraeducator, Kenzie Annin, HS NS Associate; Carol Etherington, MS NS Associate; Gregory Witter, HS NS Associate.  Coaches & Sponsors – Approval to Employ – Christopher Williams, MS Head Girls’ Wrestling; Christopher Moore, MS Asst Girls’ Wrestling; Nathan Van Zante, MS Plastics Sponsor and MS Leadership Sponsor; Dustan Kern, MS Plastics Sponsor and MS Leadership Sponsor; Josh Allen, HS LC TV Live Sponsor. Volunteer Coach/Sponsor – Approval to Participate – Bryce Fisher, HS Volunteer Wrestling Coach; Nick Oden, HS Volunteer Bowling Coach. Classified – Resignations/Terminations – Rebecca Riehle, KR Office Clerk; Antonio Marshall, TH Paraeducator; Melony McCormick, KR Paraeducator; Briana Morales, HS Paraeducator; Robin Spitznagle, TH Office Clerk; Makayla Fastnacht, KR NS Associate. Coaches & Sponsors Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded Offer – McKena Duffek, HS Asst Softball Coach. Misc. Assignments – Andrew Schnitker, Show Choir Choreographer; Angie Hetzel, Services; James Pettit, Services; Sara Scott, Services, Tom Hutchinson, Services; Pat Nepple, Services. Fundraisers. Miscellaneous Contracts.

Carried:  6-0

Reports

·         Dr. Hoesing presented a superintendent report including booster club thank you, maintenance vehicle update, IASB Convention, Veteran’s Day Program at High School, and School Report Card.

Discussion Items

7.01        Revision / Removal of Policies due to Legislative Changes

Dr. Hoesing presented policy updates for 401.23 and 904.1 to reflect IASB’s current policy language.

7.02        Boiler Replacement Bid for High School Hot Water System

Dr. Hoesing presented three quotes for the replacement of the hot water boiler at the High School. The current boiler is beyond repair. Advanced Electric and Mechanical was the low bid at $49,835.62.

7.03        Professional Service Agreement – Shive Hattery

Dr. Hoesing presented the professional service agreement in the amount of $35,000 with Shive Hattery to complete the District’s facility assessment.  

7.04        Student Disciplinary Matter (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: Mrs. McDaniel

Second: Mr. Stoufer

Discussion: None

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

The board entered closed session at 7:15 p.m. 

The board exited closed session at 7:25 p.m.

7.05        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: Mr. Stoufer

Second: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried via Roll Call Vote: Mr. Stoufer, aye; Mr. Weilage, aye; Mr. Hendrix, aye; Mrs. McDaniel, aye; Mrs. Peterson, aye; and Mrs. Scheffel, aye. The board entered closed session at 6:55 p.m. 

The board exited closed session at 7:00 p.m.

Comments & Suggestions:  None

Action Items

9.01        Revision/Removal of Policies due to Legislative Changes

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve the First and Final Readings of policy revisions to 904.1 – Transporting Students by

Employees and the removal of 401.23 – Transporting of Students by Employees as recommended by IASB.

Second: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

9.02        Boiler Replacement Bid for High School Hot Water System

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve the low quote for High School Hot Water Boiler to Advanced Electric and Mechanical

LLC for $49,835.62.

Second: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

9.03        Professional Service Agreement – Shive Hattery

Motion by Mr. Stoufer approve professional service agreement with Shive‐Hattery for facility assessment services.

Second: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

9.04        Student Disciplinary Matter

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve the long-term suspension with online services as discussed in closed session.

Second: Mr. Hendrix

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

9.05        Employee Request for Other Paid or Unpaid Leave

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve the accommodation for employee’s leave as discussed in closed session.

Second: Mrs. Peterson

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

Information/Future Items

*Regular School Board Meeting – November 21^st, at 6:30 p.m. at the ERC

With no further business before them, at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Stoufer motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. McDaniel.  By voice vote, all were in favor.