September 18, 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: Mr. Houseton, Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Stoufer, Mr. Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel.   Members Absent: Ms. Adkins

 

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

Motion: Mr. Houseton

Second: Mrs. McDaniel

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

 

·         Upcoming Community Forums

·         Fall Activities

·         High School Life Skills Class

·         PTA Trunk or Treat

·         Fall Play - Almost Maine

 

Comments & Suggestions:  None

 

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

Discussion:  The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes – August 21^st meeting. Bills recommended for payment. Personnel – Administrative Recommendations: Classified Approval to Employ – Kevin Hendrix, Bus Monitor; Teresa Charter, Bus Monitor; Susan Wallace, KR NS Associate; Christina Leaders, MS Administrative Assistant; Sarah Vorthmann, TH Paraeducator; Rachael Meehan, KR Paraeducator; Andrew Carlson, LCLC Associate. Coaches & Sponsors – Approval to Employ – Derek Hall, HS Girls’ Asst Track Coach; Molly Pettit, HS NHS Co-Sponsor; Elizabeth Butler, HS Girls; Asst Swim Coach; Sam Schroeder, HS Student Council; Dan Hoch, HS Asst Football Coach. Volunteer Coach/Sponsor – Approval to Participate – William Nettle, HS Volunteer Football Coach; Ricky Torres, HS Volunteer Football Coach; Trent Torres, HS Volunteer Football Coach; Lauren Ottoson, HS Volunteer Swim Coach. Licensed Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded offers – Jeanne Bartholow, TH Sped Teacher. Classified Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded offers – Kimberly Nixon, HS NS Associate/Facilities Associate; Braeden Dahlheim, LCLC Associate; Nicolas Mendoza, MS IT Technician. Coaches & Sponsors Resignations/Terminations/Rescinded offers – Jeff Nielsen, HS Asst Boys’ Coach. Classified Staff Changes – Corona Moss, TH NS Associate to TH NS Cook. Miscellaneous Assignments –Ryan Barker, MS Activities Supervisor; Thomas Hutchinson, HS Activities Supervisor; Cassandra Nicklen, LCTV Sponsor; Allyson Fillmore, LCTV Sponsor; Amy Shannon, .5 TLC Mentoring Contract SY22-23; Christopher Moore, Asst HS Football Coach Stipend $3,000.00; Rob Riggs, Asst HS Football Coach Stipend $3,000.00; August Manz, Asst HS Football Coach Stipend $2,000.00; Collin Fast, Asst HS Football Coach Stipend $2,000.00; Kurt Ferguson, Asst HS Football Coach Stipend $2,000.00; Pat Nepple - HS Asst Baseball Coach Stipend $600.00. Waive Local Probationary Evaluation Status – Gregory Ratliff, Jessica Pagett, Jordan Klepfer, Alysa Didamo, Jeffrey Vacek. Miscellaneous Contracts. Fundraisers.

Carried:  6-0

 

·         Dr. Hoesing presented the superintendent report, including camera and security projects, high school HVAC, property due diligence, and enrollment projections.

 

Andrea Raes presented the one proposal that was submitted by Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. The total audit cost shall not be for more than $20,000.00 for the year ended June 30, 2023, $22,000.00 for the year ended June 30, 2024, and $24,000.00 for the year ended June 30, 2025.

 

Dr. Hoesing presented the policy update for assistance animals on the second reading.

Dr. Hartman presented the proposal for Read 180 for $31,102.48. The goal of Read 180 is to reach College & Career Readiness.

 

Dr. Hoesing presented the contract from Dave Black Consulting, LLC, to support out information technology and system management. 

 

Dr. Hoesing presented the contract with Heartland Family Service to provide three full-time therapists.

 

7.06       Mock Trial Club

Dr. Hoesing presented the recommendation of the middle school and high school mock trial clubs.

 

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: Mrs. McDaniel

Second: Mr. Houseton  

Discussion: None

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

The board entered closed session at 7:06 p.m. 

The board exited closed session at 7:08 p.m.

 

Comments & Suggestions:  None

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. as the Districts Auditor for the three year period ending June 30, 2025

Seconded: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the changes to policy 105 – Assistance Animals.

Seconded: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the purchase proposal from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Read 180 for $31,102.48.

Seconded: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the contract with Dave Black LLC for $43,200 per year.

Seconded: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the agreement with Heartland Family Services for $80,000.

Second: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve Mock Trial as a Club at the Middle and High Schools.

Second: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

 

Motion by Mr. Houseton to approve the employee request for leave.

Second: Mr. Weilage

Discussion: None

Carried: 6-0

 

*Regular School Board Meeting –October 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

 

With no further business before them, at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Houseton motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. McDaniel. By voice vote, all were in favor.