October 17, 2022 Board Minutes

LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022

               EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER               

Un-Official Minutes

 

Call to Order:  Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Ms. Adkins, Mr. Hendrix (via videoconference), Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Stoufer, Mr. Weilage, Mrs. Scheffel.

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

Approve Agenda:

Motion: Ms. Adkins

Second:  Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried:  7-0

Commendations/Good News: 

·         Special Olympics Presentation

·         Certified Enrollment Completion                              

Comments & Suggestions:  None

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

Discussion: The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes – October 3, 2022, regular meeting. Financial Reports. Bills recommended for payment. Personnel – Administrative Recommendations: Classified – Approval to Employ – Olivia Russo, TH Paraeducator. Coaches & Sponsors – Approval to Employ –Carrie Trecek, HS Group Speech Sponsor & HS Individual Speech Sponsor. Classified – Resignations/Terminations; Rebecca Riehle, KR Office Clerk; DeAnn Franks, HS NS Associate. Misc. Assignments – Robert Johnson, Officiating Services. Miscellaneous Contracts. Fundraisers; HS Girls’ Basketball.

Carried:  7-0

Reports

·         Dr. Hoesing presented a superintendent report including a construction project update, IASB Convention, school play, IT Systems outage update, and board visits.

Discussion Items

7.01        Revision/ Removal of Policies due to Legislative Changes

Dr. Hoesing presented 401.14, 408.1, 605R1, 605.2, 605.2R2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1,605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4, 605.5 policies updated to clarify legal requirements.

7.02        Approval of Network Switches and Access Points for Auditorium

Dave Black presented the bids from CDW, Lumen and RTI for equipping the auditorium complex with network services and wireless access. The low bid was in the amount of $55,659.46 from RTI.

7.03        Piano Purchase for the High School Auditorium

Dave Black presented the bids from Keyboard Kastle for a used 1978 Yamaha CF Ebony Satin 9' Concert grand piano in the amount of $35,523.00 and a new Yamaha C3X Ebony Polish 6'1" Concert Grand in the amount of $42,857.00.

7.04        Architect Firm Selection for Facility Assessment and Planning

Dr. Hoesing presented an agreement from Shive-Hattery to complete the facility assessment and planning for the District.

7.05       Request to the SBRC for Spending Authority Approval

Andrea Raes presented the request to the SBRC for LEP Allowable Cost in the amount of $11,644.

7.06       Transportation Behavior Expectations and Disciplinary Procedures (Handbook Update)

Dr. Hoesing presented handbook updates regarding transportation behavior expectation and disciplinary procedures. The plan takes transportation discipline out of the buildings and places it with the Transportation Director and Bus Drivers. The plan also includes an escalation of responses when dealing with repeat offenders.

Comments & Suggestions:  None

Action Items

9.01        Revision/ Removal of Policies due to Legislative Changes

Motion by Ms. Adkins to approve the First and Final Readings regarding the following policies due to legislative changes as recommended by IASB as presented.

Second: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

9.02        Approval of Network Switches and Access Points for Auditorium

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve the low quote for network and wireless equipment of $55,659.46 from RTI for the Auditorium.

Second: Ms. Adkins

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

9.03        Piano Purchase for the High School Auditorium

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve the purchase of pianos from Keyboard Kastle for $78,380.

Second: Ms. Adkins

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

9.04        Architect Firm Selection for Facility Assessment and Planning

Motion by Ms. Adkins to approve the agreement with Shive‐Hattery for facility planning and assessment services.

Second: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 5-0 with Mrs. McDaniel and Mr. Stoufer abstaining

9.05        Request to the SBRC for Spending Authority Approval

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve authorizing the district’s administration to submit a request to the SBRC for a modified supplemental amount of $11,644.00 due to excess costs of providing the LEP program in the prior year.

Second: Ms. Adkins

Discussion: None

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

9.06        Transportation Behavior Expectations and Disciplinary Procedures (Handbook Update)

Motion by Mr. Stoufer to approve Transportation Behavior Expectations and Disciplinary Procedures.

Second: Ms. Adkins

Discussion: None

Carried: 7-0

Information/Future Items

*Regular School Board Meeting – November 7th, at 6:30 p.m. at the ERC

With no further business before them, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Stoufer motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Adkins.  By voice vote, all were in favor.