2023.09.18 Work and Regular Session

WORK SESSION AND REGULAR 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 in a Work Session on September 18, 2023 at the Partnership Center, Tama, Iowa at 4:30 p.m., prior to the Regular Session.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Clint Werner  Absent:  Mandy Lekin, Elizabeth Dolezal, and Beth Wiese.  Quorum Present.  Also present were:  John Cain and other administrators. 

The Board and administrators discussed a book they are completing a book study on.

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of South Tama County met on September 18, 2023 for a Regular Session at the Partnership Center, Tama, Iowa at 5:30 p.m. with members of the community attending electronically through Google Hangouts.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Mandy Lekin via Google Hangouts, Elizabeth Dolezal, Clint Werner, and Beth Wiese.  Absent:  Megan Thiessen  Quorum Present.  Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, Mary Mixdorf, Dixie Forcht, Steve McAdoo, and members of the community through Google Hangouts.

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner, to approve the agenda with the removal of agenda item 10.  Closed Session pursuant to 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the following consent agenda items: minutes from the September 5, 2023 regular session, bills for payment as presented, financials, Transitional Inter District Transportation Agreement,  Preventative Maintenance - Annual Safety Test Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding with Al Exito, and early graduation request from Jesus Medina - October 2023.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Public Comments – None

Katie Mathern gave a breakdown of the billings from the mental health services being provided to South Tama County students. 

Superintendent Cain reported the new middle school transfer of property from the City of Toledo has been officially filed.  There will be a preconstruction meeting on September 25th.

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the following personnel requests.  All Ayes. The motion carried.

Hires:  Mike Carnahan - Esports Sponsor and Tonia McBride - Color guard Sponsor

Transfers:  Jim Hala from part-time and full-time transportation/COVID cleaner

Officials:  MS Football - Tyler Heeren, Jon Reed, Daniel Johnson, Tom Kemper, Michael Spurlin, and Bryan Murphy; MS Volleyball - Glen Taylor, Tiffany Thiessen, Amy Dolash, Eugene Ubben; and HS Football - Jeremy Weiermann

Motion by Werner, second by Wiese to approve the ISG invoice, in the amount of $38,468.91, for the construction admin/close-out and reimbursables.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Werner, second by Wiese to approve the TMI Systems Corporation proposal, in the amount of $3,689.00, for 12 desks and chairs for the high school math classrooms.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the Lacaeyse Trailer Sales & Truck Accessories quote, in the amount of $13,895.00, for an Archery Club trailer.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the Walsh Door & Security proposal, in the amount of $8,658.00, for the replacement of three failed cameras on the high school gym building exterior wall.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.  

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the CDW Amplified for Education quote, in the amount of $7,785.00, for a one-year license for Google Workspace for Education Plus.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Werner, second by Wiese to approve the Thomas Company proposal, in the amount of $9,859.20, for a HVAC unit for the elementary office.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the Behavior Doctors Seminars Company invoice, in the amount of $8,000.00, for services provided on November 27th, January 3rd, February 18th, and February 19th.  This invoice will be paid using the Stronger Connections Grant funding.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve two TRIO Talent Search overnight trips.  The first trip is October 19th - 20th in Omaha, Nebraska, and the second will be November 1st - 2nd  to visit the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Weise, second by Werner to approve the first reading of the following policies:  603.05 - Health Education, 605.01 - Instructional Materials, 605.01 R1 - Instructional Materials Selection - Selection of Instruction Materials Regulation, 605.02 - Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display, 605.03 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials, 605.03 R1 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Regulation, 605.03 E5 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Request to Prohibit a Student from Accessing Specific Instructional Material, 605.05 - School Library, 605.07 R1 - Use of Information Resources - Regulation, 704.04 - Gifts, Grants, and Bequests, and 704.04 R1 - Donations for Students Meals.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the second reading of the following policies:  503.07 - Student Disclosure of Identity (New), 503.07 E1 - Student Disclosure of Identity - Report of Student Disclosure of Identity (New), 503.07 E2 - Student Disclosure of Identity - Request to Update Student Identity (New), 505.04 - Testing Program (formerly known as 607.03), and 505.05 - Graduation Requirements (Updated).  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Superintendent Cain shared the South Tama County Visualization document. Staff has been provided with an overview of legislation. 

Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:12 p.m.

 

Mandy Lekin, Board President                             Katie Mathern, Board Secretary