2024-25 Board Agendas

2024-25 Board Agendas arobson@s-tama… Wed, 07/03/2024 - 10:15

2024-07-22 Board Agenda

2024-07-22 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

July 22, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on July 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Regular Session 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Sessions

  1. June 17, 2024 - Regular Meeting

  2. June 25, 2024 - Special Meeting & Work Session

      2. Bills 6-28-24, 7/9/24, 7/22/24 and Financials

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. DCAP Plan

  2. Care Coordination Agreement

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. Scharnweber Donation

G. Presentations

  1. Attendance/Referrals

  2. 2023-2024 Annual Activities Report HS

    1. Participation 23-24

  3. 2023-2024 Middle School Activities Participation

H. Public Hearing (if needed)

  1. Discussion

  1. Open Position Updates

  2. RSAI 2025 Legislative Issues Survey

  3. Extra & Co-Curricular Schedule

  4. Middle School Update

  5. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. Volleyball Overnight Request 

3. Activities Transportation Policy

4. Special Education Plan

5. Handbooks

  1. Certified Handbook

  2. Classified Handbook

  3. Parent Student Handbook

  4. Activities Handbook

6. Level I Investigators for 2024-2025

7. Savvas Quote

8. Tanager Invoice

9. COR 76

10. COR 78

11. COR 79

12. COR 80

13. COR 81

14. Piper Sandler Invoice

15. Central Rivers AEA Invoice

16. Pay App 010

17. ISG Invoice

18. Middle School Landscape Plants Norton’s Bid

19. Operational Sharing Agreement

20. Bank Depositories

21. Legal Publications

22. Navigate 360 Quote Guide SEL

K. Policy Review

A.  First Reading

  1. 303.01- Administrative/Director Positions

  2. 303.02 - Administrator/Director Qualifications. Recruitment, Appointment (FKA 302.01, 303.01, 304.01, 305.01)

  3. 303.03 - Administrator/Director Contract and Contract Renewal (new)

  4. 303.04 - Administrator/Director Salary and Other Compensation

  5. 303.05 - Administrator Duties (FKA 304.04)

  6. 303.06 - Administrator/Certified Director Evaluation (FKA 306.01)

  7. 303.07 - Administrator/Director Professional Development (FKA 304.03)

  8. 303.08 - Administrator/Director Civic Activities (new)

  9. 303.09 - Administrator/Director Consulting/Outside Employment (FKA 306.02)

  10. 304.01 - Development and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations (new)

  11. 304.02 - Monitoring of Administrative Regulations (new)

  12. 306 - Succession of Authority to the Superintendent (FKA 306.04)

  13. 705.04 R1 - Expenditures Public purpose - Use of Public Fund Regulation

B.       Second Reading 

   1. 300 - Role of School District Administration (new)

   2. 301.01- Management (new)

   3. 302.01 - Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment (FKA 301,301.01)

   4. 302.02 - Superintendent Contract and Nonrenewal (FKA 301.02)

   5. 302.03 - Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation (new)

   6. 302.04 - Superintendent Duties (FKA 301.04)

   7. 302.05 - Superintendent Evaluation (FKA 306.01)

   8. 302.06 - Superintendent Professional Development (FKA 301.03)

   9. 302.07 - Superintendent Civic Activities (new)

  10. 302.08 - Superintendent Consulting/Outside Employment (new)

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: August 12, 2024 & August 26, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:08

2024-08-06 Board Work Session Agenda

2024-08-06 Board Work Session Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Special Board Meeting Work Session Agenda

Work Session

August 6, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a special board meeting work session on August 6, 2024 beginning at 4:30 pm at the Wieting Theatre Community Room, 101 South Church Street, Toledo, Iowa 52342.

 

 

Work Session - 4:30 pm

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

3. Adoption of Agenda

4. Work Session

  1. IASB with Lou Ann Gvist

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

arobson@s-tama… Tue, 08/06/2024 - 09:53

2024-08-12 Board Agenda

2024-08-12 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

August 12, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on August 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Regular Session 

 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Sessions

  1. July 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. iJag

  2. CAPS

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. -

G. Presentations

  1. Work Session Summary

  • Discipline

  • Attendance

  • Cell Phones

  1. Building Personnel Reports

  • Sam Peska 

  • Brad Schweppe

  • Ben Adams

  • Rob Boley

H. Public Hearing (if needed)

  1. Discussion

  1. Open Position Updates

  2. Certified Teacher Tuition Reimbursement

    1. Lane Advancement

    2. Tuition Reimbursement 

  3. RSAI & IASB Legislation

  4. IASB Workshop Letter 

  5. Middle School Update (Landscaping Drive)

  6. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. Tyler Technologies Invoice

3. S&P Global Invoice

4. Pay App 011

5. Handbooks

  1. Preschool Handbook

  2. Substitute Teacher Handbook

6. Cambium Assessment

7. Overnight Trip Requests for 2024-2025 school year

8. High School Anticipated Fundraisers for the 2024-2025 school year

9. ISG Invoice

10. Open Enrollment K.B.

11. Middle School Playground

12. Imagine Learning Quote

13. Extra Duty/Co-Curricular Schedule Updates

14. Administrative Assistant Mentorship

15. Special Ed Caseloads

16. Special Ed Bonus

17. Board Secretary/Treasurer

18. RSAI & IASB Legislative Recommendations for 24 - 25

19. Grant Procedures

K. Policy Review

A. First Reading

  1. 501.03 - Compulsory Attendance

  2. 501.09 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

  3. 501.09 R1 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Regulation

  4. 502.06 - Weapons

  5. 502.07 - Student Substance Use

  6. 503.01 - Student Conduct

  7. 503.01 R1 - Student Conduct Regulation

  8. 503.02 - Expulsion

  9. 503.08 - Discipline Policy

  10. 503.08 R1 - Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause

B.  Second Reading

  1. 303.01- Administrative/Director Positions

  2. 303.02 - Administrator/Director Qualifications. Recruitment, Appointment (FKA 302.01, 303.01, 304.01, 305.01)

  3. 303.03 - Administrator/Director Contract and Contract Renewal (new)

  4. 303.04 - Administrator/Director Salary and Other Compensation

  5. 303.05 - Administrator Duties (FKA 304.04)

  6. 303.06 - Administrator/Certified Director Evaluation (FKA 306.01)

  7. 303.07 - Administrator/Director Professional Development (FKA 304.03)

  8. 303.08 - Administrator/Director Civic Activities (new)

  9. 303.09 - Administrator/Director Consulting/Outside Employment (FKA 306.02)

  10. 304.01 - Development and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations (new)

  11. 304.02 - Monitoring of Administrative Regulations (new)

  12. 306 - Succession of Authority to the Superintendent (FKA 306.04)

  13. 705.04 R1 - Expenditures Public purpose - Use of Public Fund Regulation

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: August 26, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

Personnel

Hires:

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Andrew Walton

Asst. 8th Grade Football Coach

Jeff DeBondt

V

1

$1,850.00

8/24

Ryan Cassady

Asst. 7th Grade Football Coach

George Kuhter

V

1

$1,850.00

8/24

Jeff Niedermann

Head 8th Grade Football Coach

Seth Koch

IV

10

$2,600.00

8/24

Nathan Doran

Head 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Charlie Schuckahosee

IV

10

$2,600.00

Late Winter Split 25’

Angelica Gomez

High School Concession Stand Manager Fall/Winter/Spring

Rashell Mendoza

II

1

Each contract @ $3,200.00

August 2024

Margarita De la Torre

Middle School Kitchen Staff

Andrea Asmussan

1

1

$14.89/hour

8/19/24

Josie Purk

Partnership High School Behavior Interventionist/Liaison

Danielle Stubbs

Tier III

0

$38,550.00

8/19/24

Amber Porter

Partnership High School Behavior Interventionist

Joe Miller

Tier III

0`

$38,550.00

8/19/24

 

Resignations:

Name

Position

Effective date

Danielle Stubbs

K-6 Behavioral Interventionist 

7/26/24

Lon Wilkerson

Head Varsity Girls Softball Coach

8/4/24

Angela Bair

High School Special Education Teacher

7/10/24

 

Transfer:

Name

Position

Start Date

     

 

Officials:

Name

School

Activity

     

Volunteer; 

Laura Ridout - Volleyball Coach

 

District PLC leads:

Taylor Brown - CTE

Victoria Hamilton - ELL/World Language

Teresa Smith - Performing Arts

Nate Van Dyke - PE/Health

Anita Townsley - School Counselors

Nate Doran - Visual Arts

 

High School PLC leads:

Deanna Zmolek - English Language Arts

Robert Tyynismaa - Mathematics

Audrey Roth - Science

 

Middle School PLC leads:

Amy Stotts - Literacy

Ashley Steven - Math 

Paula Graves - Science

Travis McBride - Social Studies

Ashley Raue - 5th Grade

 

Elementary School PLC leads:

Maggie Jesina - Preschool

Jennifer Anderson - Kindergarten

Emeri Krueger - 1st Grade

Missy Jesina - 2nd Grade

Hana Kucera - 3rd Grade

Hilary Port - 4th Grade

 

ESSA Elementary Leads:

Bailey Barnes

Emma Johnson

Kelli Smith

Samantha Boldt

Kelsea Anderson

Megan Rosenberger

Madison Winkelman

 

ESSA Middle School Leads:

Amy Stotts

Ashley Steven

Paula Graves

Ashley Raue

Jeanette Stacey

 

ESSA High School Leads:

Nate Doran

Dixie Forcht

Dustin Peska

Audrey Roth

Deanna Zmolek

 

BLT Elementary Leads:

Jill Dilly 

Natasha Becker

Amy Parizek

Leah Fonua

Dawn Henley

 

BLT Middle School Leads:

Leti Babinat

Jess Wilkerson

Morgan McFate

Crystal Hass

Ashley Steven

 

BLT High School Leads:

Emily Chyma

Dixie Forcht

Kelle Johannsen

Dustin Peska

Tammy Wiese

 

BLT Partnership High School Lead:

Brintley Elsbury

 

Elementary Building Data & Assessment Lead:

Rhonda Ricker

 

Middle School Building Data & Assessment Lead:

Leti Babinat & Levi Klopping

 

High School Building Data & Assessment Lead:

Dixie Forcht

 

District Special Education Lead:

Amy Wyatt

Jeanette Stacey

Kelle Johannsen

Dustin Peska

 

Coach in Training:

Missy Jesina

Amy Wyatt

Megan Rosenberger

Emily Chyma 

Danny Mayo

 

Trojan Way Lead:

Anita Townsley

Paula Graves

Emily Chyma

 

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 08/09/2024 - 12:44

2024-08-26 Board Agenda

2024-08-26 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

August 26, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on August 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Regular Session 

 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Sessions

                a. August 6, 2024 - Work Session

                b. August 12, 2024 - Regular Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. Alliant Energy New Construction Rebate Proposal

  2. Al Exito Annual MOU

  3. Americorps Host Site Agreement

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. -

G. Presentations  (attendance, discipline, safety, curriculum, ESSA);

  1. Partners in Education - Meskwaki Nation Apprenticeship

  2. Final Student/Parent Handbook Discussion

H. Public Hearing (if needed)

  1. Discussion

  1. Open Position Updates

  2. Chelsea Ahrens, Activities Director (One Team, Girls Wrestling State Qualifying Meet & Middle School Tennis Courts)

  3. Middle School Update 

  4. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. Tuition Reimbursement Updated Form

3. Lane Advancement Updated Form

4. Middle School Playground

5. MOC Posting

6. IXL Quote

7. City Of Toledo Invoice

8. COR 0084

9. COR 0086R

10. COR 83R2

11. CDW Amplified Estimate

12. Project Lead the Way Quote

12. Middle School Fundraiser Request 

13. District Legal representation

14. Legislative Priorities

15. Special Education Activity Paraeducator

K. Policy Review

A. First Reading

  1. 405.02 - Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

  2. 411.02 - Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

  3. 501.01 - Resident Students

  4. 501.02 - Nonresident Students

  5. 501.04 - Entrance - Admissions

  6. 501.05 - Attendance Center Assignment

  7. 501.06 - Student Transfers In

  8. 501.07 - Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals

  9. 501.08 - Student Attendance Records

  10. 501.11 - Student Release During School Hours (Option I or II)

B. Second Reading

  1. 501.03 - Compulsory Attendance

  2. 501.09 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

  3. 501.09 R1 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Regulation

  4. 502.06 - Weapons

  5. 502.07 - Student Substance Use

  6. 503.01 - Student Conduct

  7. 503.01 R1 - Student Conduct Regulation

  8. 503.02 - Expulsion

  9. 503.08 - Discipline Policy

  10. 503.08 R1 - Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause

C.  Third Reading

  1. 306 - Succession of Authority to the Superintendent (FKA 306.04)

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: September 9, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

Personnel

Hires:

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Tristan Henle

Elementary Kitchen

Shelly Seth

1

0

$14.89/hour

8/23/24

Amanda Husak

Assistant Individual Speech Coach

Crystal Hass

4

1

$2,150.00

1/25

Alexia Hoffman

K-4 ELL Paraeducator

Rollanda Puentes

1

0

$14.57/hour

8/28/24

Brooke Dollen

Dance Team Coach

Kimi Benson

       

 

Resignations:

Name

Position

Effective date

Shawn Arey

Preschool Transportation Route

8/20/24

Karl Moeller

High School Custodian

8/22/24

 

Transfer:

Name

Position

Start Date

-

-

-

 

Officials:

Name

School

Activity

Tiffany Thiessen

Middle School/High School

Volleyball

Keely Upah

Middle School/High School

Volleyball

Kennedy Thiessen

Middle School

Volleyball

Eugene Ubben

Middle School

Volleyball

David Lee

High School

Cross Country Starter

Deidra Mohr

High School

Volleyball

Dave Mohr

High School

Volleyball

Gregory Davies

High School

Volleyball

Daniel Rhine

High School

Volleyball

Donald Anderson

High School

Volleyball

Amy Dolash

High School

Volleyball

Peter Cruz

High School

Volleyball

Adonnis Hill

High School

Volleyball

David Nitz

Middle School/High School

Football

Tom Kemper

High School

Football

Dan Johnson

Middle School/High School

Football

Jay Freese

High School

Football

Brian Murphy

Middle School/High School

Football

Craig Harrison

High School

Football

Joe Fontenot

High School

Football

Tim Frake

High School

Football

Dan Thomas

High School

Football

Mark Kenny

High School

Football

Logan Vannega

High School

Football

Norm Granger

High School

Football

Tracy Richmond

High School

Football

Stacy VanArsdale

High School

Football

Terrance Campbell

High School

Football

Mike Meyerhoff

High School

Football

Dave Roberts

High School

Football

Mike Vint

High School

Football

Chris Stimson

High School

Football

Joe Otten

High School

Football

Sam DeVilder

High School

Football

Kyle Bergmann

High School

Football

Terry Schneekloth

High School

Football

Ron Peiffer

High School

Football

Scott Fritz

High School

Football

Doug Yanacek

High School

Football

Dave Yanacek

High School

Football

Scott Zahnle

High School

Football

Tom Velky

High School

Football

Sean Bucheit

High School

Football

Chuck McNally

High School

Football

Dustin Lutterman

High School

Football

Tyler Heeren

Middle School/High School

Football

 

Volunteers:

 

Laura Ridout

HS Volleyball

Jowanda Love

Speech, Play & Musical

Mary Fasse-Shaw

Speech, Play & Musical

Jeff Shaw

Speech, Play & Musical

Collen Probasco

Speech, Play & Musical

Dan Quigley

Speech, Play & Musical

Tyler Moran

Speech, Play & Musical

Taylor Moran

Speech, Play & Musical

Chris Link

HS Band

Candi Link

HS Band

Dalton Rosenburg

HS/MS Wrestling

Travis Smith

HS/MS Wrestling

Mike Wedmore

HS Boys Basketball

Larry Fletcher

HS Boys Basketball

Gustavo Chavarria

HS Gamers Night

Nickolas Seitz

D&D Roleplaying Club & Esports

Roman Hill

Esports

 

High School PLC leads:

Craig Harrison

 

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:19

2024-09-09 Board Agenda

2024-09-09 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

September 9, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on September 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Regular Session 

 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

                a. August 26, 2024- Regular Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. Athletic Trainer Contract

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. $2,000.00 from Clothes Closet for 4th Grade Snack

G. Presentations 

  1. District Voc Ag Program

H. Public Hearing (if needed)

  1. Discussion

  1. Open Position Updates

  2. Middle School Update 

  3. Future Board Presentations

  4. Certified/Classified Handbooks Leave

  5. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. City of Toledo Invoice

3. Lexia License

4. Nagle Signs Proposal

  1. COR 089

  2. COR 090

  3. COR 091

  4. COR 94

  5. JRF Concrete Estimate

  6. Pay Application 012

  7. SU Insurance Invoice

12. Additional High School Fundraisers - Girls & Boys Soccer- Kickball Tourney similar to the Dodgeball Tourney

13. Trio Overnight trips UNI Visit - Omaha Visit

K. Policy Review

A. First Reading

  1. 506.01 - Education Records (FKA 505.01)

  2. 506.01 R1 - Education Records Access - Regulation (FKA 505.01 R1)

  3. 506.01 E2 - Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E3)

  4. 506.01 E3 - Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E4)

  5. 506.01 E4 - Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E2)

  6. 506.01 E5 - Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E6)

  7. 506.01 E6 - Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena (new)

  8. 506.01 E7 - Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information (FKA 505.01 E8)

  9. 506.01 E8 - Education Records Access - Annual Notice (FKA 505.01 E9)

  10. 506.02 - Student Directory Information (FKA 505.02)

  11. 506.02 E1 - Student Directory Information - Authorization for Releasing Student (FKA 505.02 E1)

  12. 506.02 R1 - Student Directory Information - Use of Directory Information (new)

  13. 506.04 - Student Library Circulation Records (FKA 505.03)

  14. 503.09 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices (FKA 502.08)

  15. 503.09 R1 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices - Regulation (new)

  16. 505.08 - Parent and Family Engagement District- Wide Policy

  17. 505.08 R1 - Parent and Family Engagement District- Wide Policy - Building Level Regulation

  18. 103.00 - Long Range Needs Assessment

B. Second Reading

  1. 405.02 - Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

  2. 411.02 - Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

  3. 501.01 - Resident Students

  4. 501.02 - Nonresident Students

  5. 501.04 - Entrance - Admissions

  6. 501.05 - Attendance Center Assignment

  7. 501.06 - Student Transfers In

  8. 501.07 - Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals

  9. 501.08 - Student Attendance Records

  10. 501.11 - Student Release During School Hours

C. Third Reading

  1. 501.09 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

  2. 501.09 R1 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Regulation

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: September 23, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

Personnel

Hires:

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Madison Henriquez

Bus Driver Preschool Transportation Route & PM Route

Shawn Arey

-

-

$24.60/$36.00/hour

9/10/2024

Natasha Klar

Special Education Paraeducator

Maria Aguliera

0

13.5

$17.00/hour

9/10/2024

 

Resignations:

Name

Position

Effective date

Shawn Arey

Preschool Transportation Route & PM Route

8/20/24

Tonia McBride

Color Guard Sponsor

9/3/24

David Wiese

Head Baseball Coach

8/26/24

Dale Cruikshank

Middle School Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach

9/5/24

 

Transfer:

Name

Position

Start Date

Troy Wanatee

Middle School Paraeducator →Transportation Paraeducator

8/23/24

 

Officials:

Name

School

Activity

Jon Reed

Middle School

Football

Michael Spurlin

Middle School

Football

Galen Hoodjer

High School 

Volleyball

 

Volunteers:

 

Josh Bly

High School Football

Jessica Wilson Healy

Marching Band Volunteer

 

arobson@s-tama… Mon, 09/09/2024 - 07:41

2024-09-20 Special Board Meeting Agenda

2024-09-20 Special Board Meeting Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Special Board Meeting Agenda

September 20, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will  hold a special board meeting on September 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the STC Administration Office, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, Iowa 52339

 

Special Meeting Session

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

3. Adoption of Agenda

4. Discussion Item

  1. School Day decisions for Monday, September 24, 2024

5. Meeting adjourned.

 

It is the policy of South Tama County Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment) , marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Director of Curriculum and Student Services, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811, email. speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 09/20/2024 - 07:29

2024-09-24 Board Agenda

2024-09-24 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

September 24, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on September 24, 2024 at 4:30 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Regular Session 

 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance, Mission Statement & a Moment of Silence)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

                a. September 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. WindStream Agreement

  2. GMG & EM Girls Wrestling Agreement

  3. CleaverBrooks Boiler Annual Inspection Agreement

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. -

G. Presentations 

  1. -

H. Public Hearing (if needed)

  1. Discussion

  1. Open Position Updates

  2. Middle School Update 

  3. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. Special Education Caseloads

  1. COR 090

  2. COR 091

  3. Cornelius Invoice

  4. ISG Invoice

  5. CST Invoice- Boring Fiber New Middle School

  6. Cleaver Brooks - PHS & MS Boiler

  7. Z Line Quote

  8. Plow Truck Quotes

  9. Traffic and Transportation Products - Option 2

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: October 14, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

 

arobson@s-tama… Tue, 09/24/2024 - 15:23

2024-10-04 Special Meeting Agenda

2024-10-04 Special Meeting Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Special Board Meeting Agenda

October 4, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will  hold a special board meeting on October 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at the STC Administration Office, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, Iowa 52339

 

Special Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

3. Adoption of Agenda

4. Middle School Water Heater Replacement

5. Adjournment

 

 

It is the policy of South Tama County Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment) , marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Director of Student Services, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811, email  speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us

 

arobson@s-tama… Thu, 10/03/2024 - 14:03

2024-10-14 Board Agenda

2024-10-14 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

October 14, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on October 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Regular Session 

 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

                a. September 20, 2024 - Special Meeting

                b. September 24, 2024 - Regular Meeting

c. October 4, 2024 - Special Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. Rental Agreement - November 19

  2. Rental Agreement - November 21

  3. Vikin Inspection Agreement

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. $15,000 Activity Booster Donation for HS Sound System

  2. $1,500.00 Donation from Darling Construction to FFA

5. Authorize Board President and/or Superintendent to Issue and Approve Special Education Contracts and Open Enrollment Applications

G. Presentations 

  1. High School - Rob Boley

H. Public Hearing (if needed)

  1. Discussion

  2. Calendar Discussion

  3. Bereavement Leave

  4. Online Meetings

  5. IASB School Improvement Needs Assessment

  6. Middle School Update 

  7. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. Pay app 013 

3. ISG Invoice

4. Iowa Valley Community College District Invoice (23 - 24 Spring Semester)

5. COR 98

6.  Ahlers & Cooney Invoice

7.  CST Quote

K. Policy Review

  1. First Reading

  1. 502.10 - Use of Motor Vehicles (FKA 508.01)

  2. 603.01 - Basic Instruction Program (FKA 602.01)

  3. 605.04 - Technology and Instructional Materials (FKA 605.05)

  4. 700 - Purpose of Non Instructional and Business Services

  5. 701.05 R1 - Fiscal Management 

  6. 802.04 - Capital Assets

  7. 802.07 - Energy Conservation NEW

B. Second Reading

  1. 506.01 - Education Records (FKA 505.01)

  2. 506.01 R1 - Education Records Access - Regulation (FKA 505.01 R1)

  3. 506.01 E2 - Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E3)

  4. 506.01 E3 - Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E4)

  5. 506.01 E4 - Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E2)

  6. 506.01 E5 - Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records (FKA 505.01 E6)

  7. 506.01 E6 - Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena (new)

  8. 506.01 E7 - Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information (FKA 505.01 E8)

  9. 506.01 E8 - Education Records Access - Annual Notice (FKA 505.01 E9)

  10. 506.02 - Student Directory Information (FKA 505.02)

  11. 506.02 E1 - Student Directory Information - Authorization for Releasing Student (FKA 505.02 E1)

  12. 506.02 R1 - Student Directory Information - Use of Directory Information (new)

  13. 506.04 - Student Library Circulation Records (FKA 505.03)

  14. 503.09 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices (FKA 502.08)

  15. 503.09 R1 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices - Regulation (new)

  16. 505.08 - Parent and Family Engagement District- Wide Policy

  17. 505.08 R1 - Parent and Family Engagement District- Wide Policy - Building Level Regulation

  18. 103.00 - Long Range Needs Assessment

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

M. Adjournment

N. Closed Session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate, but only when premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the board would have to pay for the property, or in case of a sale reduce the proce the board could receive for the property. Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).

 

Upcoming Meetings: October 28, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes.

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 10/11/2024 - 13:48

2024-10-28 Board Agenda

2024-10-28 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

October 28, 2024

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on October 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Regular Session 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

                a. October 14, 2024 - Regular Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. Safety-Kleen Parts Washer 

  2. MOU VU Scholarships

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. Tyr Energy Development donation of $3,750.00 

G. Presentations 

  1. Dan Lopez, HS Gear Up 

  2. Janelle Pirkl, Curriculum Director

H. Public Hearing - Calendar Change Current Calendar Updated Calendar

  1. Discussion

  1. Middle School Update 

  2. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. Calendar Change

3. Middle School Furniture Proposal

4. School Improvement Needs Assessment   Sample

5. Hudl Invoice

6. Bus Purchase Thomas Quote HBC Quote 

7. Additional Paraeducator Positions

K. Policy Review

  1. First Reading

  1. 501.16 - Homeless Children and Youth

  2. 900 - Principles and Objectives for Community Relations

  3. 902.01 - News Media Relations (FKA 1001.02)

  4. 902.03 - News Releases

  5. 902.04 - Live Broadcast or Recording

  6. 903.03 - Visitors to School District Buildings & Sites (FKA 1003.01)

  7. 903.04 - Public Conduct on School Premises (FKA 1003.02)

  8. 903.05 - Distribution of Materials (FKA 1003.04)

  9. 903.05 R1 - Distribution of Materials - Regulation (FKA 1003.04 R1)

  10. 904.02 - Advertising and Promotion (FKA 1003.05)

  11. 905.02 - Nicotine/Tobacco-Free Environment (FKA 1003.03)

  12. 1002.01 - School Community Groups

  13. 1002.02 - Community Volunteers

B.Second Reading

  1. 502.10 - Use of Motor Vehicles (FKA 508.01)

  2. 603.01 - Basic Instruction Program (FKA 602.01)

  3. 605.04 - Technology and Instructional Materials (FKA 605.05)

  4. 700 - Purpose of Non Instructional and Business Services

  5. 701.05 R1 - Fiscal Management 

  6. 802.03 - Emergency Repairs (FKA 902.03)

  7. 802.04 - Capital Assets

  8. 802.07 - Energy Conservation (new)

C. Third Reading

  1. 503.09 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices (FKA 502.08)

  2. 503.09 R1 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices - Regulation (new)

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

M. Closed Session 

Iowa Code subsection 21.5(1)(i) sets forth the specific procedures applicable to evaluation of professional competency by a governmental body in closed session.“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.”

N. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: November 11, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 10/25/2024 - 14:12

2024-11-11 Board Agenda

2024-11-11 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

November 11, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on November 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Public Hearing

Hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 school calendar change.

 

Regular Session 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

                a. October 28, 2024 - Regular Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1.  Scanlan Center Service Agreement 

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. Activity Boosters Donations

    1. High School Sign - $1,000.00

    2. Stencil - $800.00

    3. Volleyball Trainer - $1125.00

    4. Hudl - $4000.00

G. Presentations 

  1. HS Activities (Fall Activities)

  2. Elementary 

  3. Middle School

H. Discussion

  1. Activity Update

  2. Middle School Update

  3. Superintendent Update

  4. MOC/WBL Position

  5. Early Retirement

  6. Education Support Personnel Salary Supplement (Items #42 - #48)

  7. Board Candidate(s) Applicant Interviews, District Director #2

I. Action Items

1. Appointment of District Director #2 

  1. Oath of Office

2. Personnel

3. Calendar Change Current Calendar Updated Calendar

4. Bereavement Leave (Handbook Change) 

5. Record Board Meetings

6. Archery Fundraiser

7. Flinn Scientific Quote

8. Application to the SBRC for River Hills Consortium

9. Impact Aid Indian Policies and Procedures for 2025-2026 School Year

10. Bus Purchase Thomas Quote HBC Quote 

11. ISG Pay App 14 

12. Middle School Playground

13. Lied Center Driver Position - From STC to NT and back

14.  K-12 Migrant Tutor Position

J. Policy Review

  1. First Reading

  1. 407.06 - Employee Early Retirement

  2. 210.08 E1 - Board Meeting Agenda (Public Hearing)

  3. 507.03 - Communicable Diseases - Students (FKA 507.05)

  4. 507.04 - Student Illness or Injury at School (FKA 507.06)

  5. 507.05 - Emergency Plans and Drills (FKA 507.08)

  6. 507.06 - Student Insurance (FKA 507.09)

  7. 507.07 - Custody and Parental Rights (new)

  8. 507.08 - Student Special Health Services (FKA 507.02)

  9. 507.08 R1 - Student Special Health Services - Regulation (new)

  10. 508.01 - Class or Student Group Gifts (FKA 504.11)

  11. 508.02 - Open Night (new)

  12. 605.03 E3 - Objection to instructional and Library Materials - Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional Materials (new)

  13. 705.02 - Credit Card and Procurement Cards (FKA 803.02 R1)

B.Second Reading

  1. 501.16 - Homeless Children and Youth (updated)

  2. 900 - Principles and Objectives for Community Relations (FKA 1000)

  3. 902.01 - News Media Relations (FKA 1001.02)

  4. 902.03 - News Releases (FKA 1001.02)

  5. 902.04 - Live Broadcast or Recording (FKA 1001.03)

  6. 903.03 - Visitors to School District Buildings & Sites (FKA 1003.01)

  7. 903.04 - Public Conduct on School Premises (FKA 1003.02)

  8. 903.05 - Distribution of Materials (FKA 1003.04)

  9. 903.05 R1 - Distribution of Materials - Regulation (FKA 1003.04 R1)

  10. 904.02 - Advertising and Promotion (FKA 1003.05)

  11. 905.02 - Nicotine/Tobacco-Free Environment (FKA 1003.03)

  12. 903.01 - Community Volunteers (FKA 1002.02)

  13. 903.02 - School Community Groups (FKA 1002.01)

K. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

L. Closed Session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate, but only when premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the board would have to pay for the property, or in case of a sale reduce the price the board could receive for the property. Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j).

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: November 25, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:00

2024-11-25 Board Agenda

2024-11-25 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

November 25, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on November 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Retiring Board Regular Session 

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

Mission Statement

The South Tama County Community School District faculty, staff, and administration in partnership with the parents, students, and community, will strive to provide a rich academic and student-centered education, support our multicultural environment, and encourage success for all students.

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Approval of the Agenda

E. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

                a. November 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting

      2. Bills and Financials

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1. Midwest Alarm Agreement

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. -

F. Adjournment

 

New Board - Reorganizational Meeting

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

C. Election of President and Vice President and Oath of Office

           Oath of Office for Newly-Elected Board President & for Newly-Elected Vice President
"Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Iowa, and that you will faithfully and impartially to the best of your ability, discharge the duties as the President/Vice President of the Board of Education of the North Tama County Community School District as now and hereafter required by law?"

D. President Assumes Chair of Meeting

E. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

F. Approval of the Agenda

G. Presentations 

  1. Partnership Center

  2. Student Services

H. Discussion

  1. Middle School Gym Projection System 

  2. 2024-2025 Certified Budget Tentative Timeline

  3. Education Support Personnel Salary Supplement

  4. CDL Reimbursement

  5. Early Retirement Package

  6. Middle School Update

  7. Superintendent Update

I. Action Items

1.  ISG Invoice

2. Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP Quote 

3. Middle School Gym Projection System

4.  SBRC Request for Open Enrollment Out Current Year, Not on Prior Year Headcount

5. SBRC Request for EL Instruction Beyond 5 Years

6. Treasurer’s Annual Settlement

7. RC Systems Invoice

8. Bank Account Authorization (if needed)  

J. Policy Review

  1. First Reading

  1. 103 R1 - Long-Range Needs Assessment - Regulation

  2. 105 - Assistance Animals

  3. 106.01 E1 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Notice of Nondiscrimination

  4. 106.01 R1 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Education on Title IX Purpose and Requirements

  5. 106.01 R2 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Nondiscrimination in Pregnancy and Related Conditions

  6. 106.01 R3 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Responding to Complaints of Sex Discrimination

  7. 106.01 R4 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Grievance Procedure

  8. 106.01 R5 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Informal Resolution Procedure

  9. 501.13 - Students of Legal Age

  10. 503.06 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students

  11. 503. 06 E1 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Documentation Form

  12. 503.06 E2 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Debriefing Letter to Guardian of student involved in an Occurrence Where Physical Restraint was Used

  13. 503.06 R1 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Regulation

B. Second Reading

  1. 407.06 - Employee Early Retirement

  2. 210.08 E1 - Board Meeting Agenda (Public Hearing)

  3. 507.03 - Communicable Diseases - Students (FKA 507.05)

  4. 507.04 - Student Illness or Injury at School (FKA 507.06)

  5. 507.05 - Emergency Plans and Drills (FKA 507.08)

  6. 507.06 - Student Insurance (FKA 507.09)

  7. 507.07 - Custody and Parental Rights (new)

  8. 507.08 - Student Special Health Services (FKA 507.02)

  9. 507.08 R1 - Student Special Health Services - Regulation (new)

  10. 508.01 - Class or Student Group Gifts (FKA 504.11)

  11. 508.02 - Open Night (new)

  12. 605.03 E3 - Objection to instructional and Library Materials - Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional Materials (new)

  13. 705.02 - Credit Card and Procurement Cards (FKA 803.02 R1)

C. Fourth Reading

  1. 503.09 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices (FKA 503.09)

  2. 503.09 R1 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices - Regulation (new)

K. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board members

L. Closed Session 

Iowa Code subsection 21.5(1)(i) sets forth the specific procedures applicable to evaluation of professional competency by a governmental body in closed session.

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.

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meetings: December 9, 2024. 

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

Personnel

Hires:

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Todd Anderson

High School Special Education Paraeducator

Rashell Mendoza

 

10

$17.75/hour

12/2/2024

David Reisner

High School Special Education Paraeducator

Courtney Welton

 

21

$18.75/hour

12/2/2024

 

Resignations:

Name

Position

Effective date

Cort Ahrens

High School Assistant Football Coach

11/12/2024

David Nitz

Middle School Baseball Coach

11/18/2024

Stacy Leach

Transportation

11/11/2024

 

Transfer:

Name

Position

Start Date

Jennifer Gross

PHS Special Education Paraeducator → High School Special Education Paraeducator (Replacing Tracy Everts)

11/11/2024

Ellen Moran

Musical Technical Director → Musical Director

11/14/2024

John Loos

Musical Director → Musical Technical Director

11/14/2024

 

Officials:

Name

School

Activity

Jay Freese

High School

Basketball

Tim Zaputil

High School

Basketball

Cody Boozell

High School

Basketball

Paul Elser

High School

Basketball

Kyle Clark

High School

Basketball

Fabian Brandenburg

High School

Wrestling

Travis Smith

High School 

Wrestling

 

Volunteers:

Taylor Moran

Tyler Moran

arobson@s-tama… Mon, 11/25/2024 - 10:01

2024-12-03 Special Board Meeting Agenda

2024-12-03 Special Board Meeting Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Special Board Meeting Agenda

December 3, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will  hold a special board meeting on December 3, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. at the STC Administration Office, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, Iowa 52339 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu.

 

Special Meeting Session

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

3. Adoption of Agenda

4. Discussion Item

  1. Early Retirement

5. Adjournment

 

 

 

It is the policy of South Tama County Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment) , marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Director of Curriculum and Student Services, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811, email. speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us

 

arobson@s-tama… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 15:11

2024-12-09 Board Agenda

2024-12-09 Board Agenda

South Tama County Community School District

Board Meeting Agenda

December 9, 2024

 

The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a board meeting on December 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52342 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu

 

Work Session @ 4:45

Old Middle School

 

Regular Session @ 6:00 PHS

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum

D. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

E. Approval of the Agenda

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

  1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

                a. November 25, 2024 - Regular Meeting

                b. December 3, 2024 - Special Meeting

      2. Bills and Financial Statements

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

  1.  CEC Proactive Maintenance Inspection Proposal

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

  1. Scharnweber Donation $2,500.00 for Drumline

  2. Iowa Premium Beef $2,500.00 for Drumline

  3. Multiple Free-will donations for Intersquad meet $1,100.89

G. Presentations 

  1. Janelle Pirkl - Iowa School Performance Profile 

  2. John Cain - SIAC Update

H. Public Hearing (if needed)

I. Discussion

  1. Open Positions

  2. Middle School Update 

  3. Superintendent Update

J. Action Items

1. Personnel

2. Education Support Personnel Salary Supplement

3. Middle School Gym Projection System

4. School Pictures 

  1. TFD

  2. Halverson Photography

  3. Lifetouch

5. Vikin Inspection Agreement

FIre Marshall recommendations (to meet code) at the elem. and high school.

6. COR 112

7. COR 108R

8. ISG Pay App

9. Kay Chapman Invoice

10. Bill Payments

K. Policy Review

  1. First Reading

  1. 401.03 - Nepotism (FKA 402.10)

  2. 401.05 - Employee Records (FKA 404.01)

  3. 401.05 R1 - Employee Records - Regulation (FKA 404.01 R1)

  4. 401.06 - Limitations to Employment References (New)

  5. 401.07 - Employee Travel Compensation (FKA 404.03)

  6. 401.08 - Recognition for Service of Employees (FKA 404.05)

  7. 401.09 - Employee Political Activity

  8. 401.11 - Employee Orientation

  9. 401.12 - Employee Use of Cell Phones

  10.  401.12 R1 - Employee Use of Cell Phones - Regulation

  11.  402.01 - Release of Credit Information

  12.  402.03 - Abuse of Students by School District Employees

  13.  402.04 - Gifts to Employees

  14.  402.06 - Employee Outside Employment

  15.  403.01 - Employee Physical Examinations

  16.  403.05 - Substance-Free Workplace

  17.  403.05 R1 - Substance-Free Workplace - Regulation

  18.  403.05 E1 - Substance-Free Workplace - Notice to Employees

  19.  403.06 - Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

B. Second Reading

  1. 103 R1 - Long-Range Needs Assessment - Regulation

  2. 105 - Assistance Animals

  3. 106.01 E1 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Notice of Nondiscrimination

  4. 106.01 R1 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Education on Title IX Purpose and Requirements

  5. 106.01 R2 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Nondiscrimination in Pregnancy and Related Conditions

  6. 106.01 R3 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Responding to Complaints of Sex Discrimination

  7. 106.01 R4 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Grievance Procedure

  8. 106.01 R5 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Informal Resolution Procedure

  9. 501.13 - Students of Legal Age

  10. 503.06 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students

  11. 503. 06 E1 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Documentation Form

  12. 503.06 E2 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Debriefing Letter to Guardian of student involved in an Occurrence Where Physical Restraint was Used

  13. 503.06 R1 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Regulation

C. Third Reading

  1. 407.06 - Employee Early Retirement (FKA 407.06)

  2. 507.06 - Student Insurance (FKA 507.09)

L. Upcoming Events and Community Update

  1. Superintendent

  2. Board President and Board Members

M. Adjournment

 

Upcoming Meeting: January 13, 2025

All board meeting dates can be found here.

 

 

The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service  areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences

2. Business

3. Industrial Technology

All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes. 

It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Curriculum Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.

 

Personnel

Hires:

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Dave Cantonwine

Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

Steve Chyma

II

1

$3,200.00

May 2025

Kodi Hillman

Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Lon Wilkerson

IV

4

$2,300.00

Late Winter Split season 24-25

Andrew Walton

Assistant 7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Nathan Doran

V

1

$1,850.00

Late Winter Split season 24-25

Estrella Fonseca

K-4 ELL Paraeducator

 

1

0

$14.22/hour

1/6/2025

Brianna Morrison

7th Grade Writing Teacher

Taylor Bovenmyer

0

0

$47,500.00

1/6/2025

Sue Kaloupek

Lied Center Driver

New position

0

0

$22.37/hour

12/6/24

 

Resignations:

Name

Position

Effective date

Robert Boley

High School Principal

6/31/2025

Tracy Glockl

Elementary Special Education Paraeducator

12/2/2024

 

Transfer:

Name

Position

Start Date

Carley Bolhuis

Elementary ELL Teacher

12/2024

 

Officials:

Name

School

Activity

Wayne Ritscher

High School

Basketball

Brandon Dufoe

Middle School

Wrestling

Travis Smith

Middle School

Wrestling

 

Volunteers:

 

Name

School 

Activity

-

-

-

 

arobson@s-tama… Fri, 12/06/2024 - 15:48