2024.06.03 Regular Session

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 on June 3, 2024 for a regular session at the Partnership Center, 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:  Elizabeth Dolezal (via Google Hangouts), Jackie Ellenbecker, Rick Hopper, and Megan Thiessen.  Absent:  Beth Wiese.  Quorum Present.  Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, Mary Mixdorf, Jonathan Koshak and Mike Zmolek with State Bank of Toledo, and members of the community through Google Hangouts.

Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Thiessen to approve the agenda.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Hopper to approve the following consent agenda items: minutes from the May 20, 2024 Regular Session minutes; May 29, 2024 Public Hearing minutes; bills for payment; Dunn Custom Masonry estimate, in the amount of $2,650.00, for the bell base tuckpointing; the Contract Between Iowa Valley Community College District and South Tama Community School District for Summer College Credit Program 2024; the Contract Between Iowa Valley Community College District and South Tama Community School District for 2024-2025 Academic Year; and early graduation request for Ty Troxell - December 2025).  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Public Comment - None

Travis Squires, with Piper Sandler, gave an overview of the Bond Sale Results.

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

Hires:  Joseph Hoskey - 8th Grade Social Studies, Ellen Moran - Head Individual Speech Coach, Laura Ridout - Assistant High School Girls Basketball Coach, Kailee Meek - Assistant 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, and Darion Lefwich - Main Dish Cook

Resignations:  Kristin Ebel - Middle School Special Education Teacher, Tiffany Bridgewater - Elementary K-4 ELL Teacher, Michelle Ankrum - 4th Grade Teacher, Tayler Bovenmyer - 7th Grade Writing Teacher, Valarie Piper - Transportation Paraeducator (5/31/2024), and Javier Brockschink - High School Science Teacher

Officials:  Mike Vint - Middle School Softball

Motion by Thiessen, second by Ellenbecker to approve a 6-month CD with State Bank of Toledo for the $5 million bond proceeds.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Hopper to approve the Riverside Technologies, Inc. quote without the optional RTI Engineering Services, in the amount of $29,568.30, for 15 UPS Units.  These will be paid for with ESSER funding.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Thiessen, second by Hopper to approve the Apple proposal, in the amount of $22,488.75, for 225 iPad cases.  These will be paid for with ESSER funding.  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Thiessen to approve the resolution opening and considering sealed bids by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board, and Municipal Advisor for the School District and referring same to the Board of Directors.  Ayes:  Dolezal, Ellenbecker, Hopper, and Thiessen  Nays:  None  The motion carried.

Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Hopper to approve the resolution of consideration of sealed bids opened and reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board, and the Municipal Advisor and the resolution directing the sale.   Ayes:  Dolezal, Ellenbecker, Hopper, and Thiessen  Nays:  None  The motion carried.

Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Hopper to approve the Frontline Education invoice, in the amount of $21,200.27, for Absence & Time Solution.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Thiessen, second by Hopper to approve the Garling Construction pay application 09, in the amount of $2,277511.00, for general construction.  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

Motion by Thiessen, second by Hopper to approve the first reading of the following policies with changes as discussed:  213 - Public Participation in Board Meeting (FKA 207.10), 213.01 - Public Complaints (new), 214 - Public Hearings (FKA 207.05), 215 - Board of Directors’ Records (new), 215E1 - Board of Directors’ Records - Board Meeting Minutes (new), 216.01 - Association Membership (FKA 208.03), 216.03 - Board of Directors’ Member Compensation and Expenses (I, II) (FKA 208.01), and 217 - Gifts to Board of Directors (FKA 204.02).  All Ayes.  The motion carried. 

Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Hopper to approve the second reading of the following policies:  202.05 - Student School Board Representatives (new), 209.07 - Review of Administrative Regulations (FKA 205.08), 210.01 - Annual Meeting (FKA 207.01), 210.02 - Regular Meeting (FKA 207.03), 210.03 - Special Meeting (FKA 207.04), 210.04 - Work Session (FKA 207.06), 210.06 - Quorum (FKA 207.06), 210.07 - Rules of Order, 210.07 R1 - Rules of Order (FKA 207.12), 210.08 - Board Meeting Agenda (FKA 207.13), 210.08E1 - Board Meeting Agenda - Example (new), 210.08E2 - Board Meeting Agenda - Example (with closed session) (new), 210.09 - Consent Agenda (FKA 207.13), 211 - Open Meetings (new), 212 - Closed Sessions (FKA 207.07), and 212.01 - Exempt Meetings (FKA 207.08).  All Ayes.  The motion carried.

The Board reviewed the current Iowa Works postings. 

The Board discussed Voted PPEL and the possibility of having a special election for it in September 2024. 

The Board reviewed STC’s current guest teacher pay and looked at other District’s guest teacher pay.  This will be brought back as an action item next meeting. 

Superintendent Cain stated there might be another possibility of Operational Sharing available with STC and another District. 

Superintendent Cain reported the middle school project continues to move along in a good direction.  Mr. Adams and Mr. Bolen provided some tours to staff members of the new Middle School.  Mr. Adams indicated there was immense excitement in the air. 

Superintendent Cain stated the end of year celebration was a success.  He gave thanks to Amber Robson for managing and organizing the event and to Mary Mixdorf and Michelle Kalinay for their support and prep work for the event.  Mr. Cain also praised the high school custodial team for their excellent job in preparing and setting up.  Finally, he thanked Brenda Youngbear and her team for providing an excellent brunch.  Sam Peska, Jenelle Pirkl, the instructional coaches, and the administrative team have been reviewing data and analyzing the District’s educational performance.   

Motion by Thiessen, second by Ellenbecker to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m.

 

Elizabeth Dolezal, Board President                      Katie Mathern, Board Secretary