2025.04.28 Work Session (Community)

WORK 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 April 28, 2025 for a work  session at the Partnership Center, Tama, Iowa at 6:30 p.m.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Elizabeth Dolezal, Rick Hopper, Joe Hanus, Megan Thiessen, and Beth Wiese.  Quorum Present.  Also present were: Board Secretary Katie Mathern, Brad Schweppe, Melissa Feisel, Sue Carnahan, Jon Meyer, Gerald Husak, Cheryl Husak, Nikki Kemper, and Kathy Holtz.

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

The Board, along with community members, broke out into groups and focused on the development of the District’s strategic plan.  During the session, the key components of the strategic plan, including:  District Priorities, Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values and Belief Statements were reviewed and discussed.

The discussion was collaborative and focused on aligning these foundational elements to support the long-term goals and success of the District.  All present provided input and engaged in thoughtful dialogue to ensure that the strategic plan reflects the values and aspirations of the school community.

Motion by Thiessen, second by Hopper to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

 

Elizabeth Dolezal, Board President                  Katie Mathern, Board Secretary