2023.02.15 Special Session

SPECIAL SESSION

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

SOUTH TAMA COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of South Tama County met on February 15, 2023 for a Special Session at the Partnership Center, Tama, Iowa at 5:00 p.m. with members of the community attending electronically through Google Hangouts.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Mandy Lekin, Elizabeth Dolezal, Tyynismaa, Clint Werner, and Beth Wiese. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, Activity Director Chelsea Ahrens, Dixie Forcht, Craig Forcht, Riley Grimes, Libby Albright, Ryden Forcht, Paula Graves, Finn Miller, Jonah Houghton, Susan Houghton, Jim Little, and Larae Little. 

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Dolezal to approve the agenda with the change of Action Item letter a.  Decision on School Play - August Osage County from an action item to a discussion item.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Public Comments – Jim Little offered his appreciation to the STC administration on making a tough decision in regards to the play. 

It had been decided prior to the meeting to not move forward with the play, August Osage County.  The new play to be performed in its place will be You Can’t Take it With You.  Also, the Board will look at putting a procedure in place, in a handbook, for the selections of future performances. 

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Dolezal to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m.  All Ayes.

 

Mandy Lekin, Board President                             Katie Mathern, Board Secretary