2023.06.29 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 June 29, 2023 for a Special Session at the Administration Center, Tama, Iowa at 7:30 a.m.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Elizabeth Dolezal, Penny Tyynismaa, and Clint Werner.  Quorum Present. Mandy Lekin was absent and Beth Wiese joined the meeting via phone at 7:35 a.m.  Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, and members from the community on Google Hangouts.  Elizabeth Dolezal acted as chairperson.

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the agenda. All Ayes. The motion carried.

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the following consent agenda items:  bills for payment as presented and the Satchel Pulse agreement.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Public Comments - None

Motion by Werner, second by Wiese to approve the following personnel requests.  All Ayes except for Tyynismaa who abstained.  The motion carried. 

Hires:  Amy McCabe - Elementary Librarian, Cecilie Harrison - Middle School TAG Teacher, Jessica Pfantz - Middle School ELL Teacher, Sheri Berry - At-Risk Counselor, Hayley Lillibridge - K-4 Special Education Paraeducator, and Andrew Walton - District Wide Sub (Middle School - Focused)/Middle School Part-time PE

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the two ISG invoices, in the amounts of $213,750.25 and $227,109.35, for construction documents, bidding, and construction admin/close-out.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the Sterling quote, in the amount of $6,314.50, for 25 Dell Chromebooks.  This will be paid for out of ESSER funds.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the Varsity order, in the amount of $5,537.45, for 19 cheerleader uniforms.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the proposal for activity passes for 2023-2024:  PreK-4th grade - $25.00/annual, 5th-12th grade - $50.00/annual, adult ten punch - $50.00, adult annual - $90.00, and family pass - $250.00 (include everyone in the household).  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve The Strengthening Center invoice, in the amount of $7,788.53, for BHIS for May and June.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve Tanager Place invoice, in the amount of $7,500.00, for mental health support services.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve giving the business office authorization to pay additional payments for fiscal year 2023, as are due and payable.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the second reading of Board Policy 401.07 (formerly known as 404.03):  Employee Travel Compensation.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 a.m.  All Ayes.

 

Mandy Lekin, Board President                             Katie Mathern, Board Secretary