2021.04.05 Board Minutes

 

PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL SESSION

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTH TAMA COUNTY

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of South Tama County met on April 5, 2021 for a Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 School Budget and the 2021-2022 School Calendar at the Elementary School, Tama, Iowa at 5:00 p.m. with some members of the community attending electronically through Google Hangouts.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Ron Houghton, Mandy Lekin, Penny Tyynismaa and Clint Werner. Absent:  Alan Kline Quorum Present.

Also present were: Jared Smith, Mary Boege and several members of the community.

Motion by Houghton second by Lekin to approve the agenda.  All Ayes.

Public Hearing - 2021-2022 Budget

President Tyynismaa opened the Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 School Year Budget at 5:01 p.m. The published tax rate of $15.09 was explained and compared to last year.  President Tyynismaa then asked for public comments. 

Hearing none, President Tyynismaa asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing.

Motion by Houghton, second by Werner to close the Public Hearing at 5:07 p.m.  All Ayes.

Public Hearing - 2021-2022 School Calendar

On call of the roll the following were present:  Ron Houghton, Mandy Lekin, Penny Tyynismaa and Clint Werner. Absent:  Alan Kline.  Quorum Present.

Also present were: Jared Smith, Mary Boege and several members of the community.

Motion by Lekin, second by Houghton to approve the agenda.  All Ayes.

President Tyynismaa opened the Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 School Calendar at 5:10 p.m.

Superintendent Smith explained the school calendar and changes made from previous years. President Tyynismaa then asked for any public comments,

Hearing none, President Tyynismaa asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing,

Motion by Houghton, second by Lekin to close the Public Hearing at 5:16 p.m.

The Special Session was called to order at 5:17 p.m.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Ron Houghton, Mandy Lekin, Penny Tyynismaa and Clint Werner.  Members Absent - Alan Kline.  Quorum Present. 

Also present were: Jared Smith and  Mary Boege and several members of the community.

Motion by Lekin, second by Houghton to approve the agenda.  All Ayes.

Public Comments - Nikki Pansegrau addressed the board with concerns about the spectator limits at indoor events.

Ashley Steven presented to the Board how IXL is being used with students.

Madison Poage presented how Write to Learn was being used in her writing classes.

Motion by Lekin, second by Houghton to approve the following personnel requests.  All Ayes.

Contracts - Debora Kern - Elementary Cook, Nicole Krafka - HS Aide, Bailey Chyma - 5th Grade and Asst MS Baseball, Makayla Backen - Asst MS Softball, Kodi Hillman - MS PE.

Transfers - Donnie Gitautis from HS Custodian to MS Custodian

Non-Renewal COVID Contracts - Tiffany Bridgewater Asst MS Girls Basketball and Volleyball, Matthew Beatty - Asst MS Boys Basketball

Resignations - Stacie Holmes - HS/MS SpEd Teacher, Jessica Bohnstengel - 5th Grade, John Kohagen - 8th Grade Literacy, Becky Thiessen - Elem Aide, Emily Chyma - HS Student Council Advisor.

Motion by Houghton, second by Werner to adopt the Resolution Authoring the Redemption of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 Dated May 1, 2012, and Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the Redemption of General Obligations School Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, Dated May 1, 2012.  All Ayes

Motion by Lekin, second by Werner to approve the FY22 budget as published.  All Ayes.

Motion by Werner, second by Lekin to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar.  All Ayes.

Motion by Lekin, second by Werner to approve the AEA Purchasing Cooperative Program Agreement for 2021-2022.  All Ayes.

Motion by Houghton second by Werner to approve the addition of two teaching positions for the 2021-2022 school year using the ESSER Funds.   All Ayes.

Motion by Lekin, second by Houghton to approve the Summer College Credit Program with Iowa Valley Community College District for the Summer of 2021.  All Ayes.

Motion by Lekin, second by Werner to approve the extension for Halverson Photography's school picture contract for one year.  All Ayes.

Steve McAdoo updated the Board on the Middle School repairs and possible plans for the Middle School Shelter House.

Middle School Principal Ben Adams updated the Board on the plans for the 5th-8th Grades for the 21-22 school year.

Superintendent Smith shared with the Board how the ESSER funds are being used and plans for the next round of money.

Activities Director Jahr informed the Board of the need to replace the dirt on the Baseball and Softball fields and lifting some spectator restrictions on inside sports.  It will now allow 4 spectators per athlete for inside sports.  The Spring outdoor sports will follow the same rules as last Fall.  

Motion by Lekin, second by Houghton to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. into a work session with Brad Leeper and Laura Peterson from Invision Architects and Ryan Ellsworth from Estes Construction.

Penny Tyynismaa, Board President                               Mary Boege, Board Secretary