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 October 17, 2022 for a Regular Session at the Partnership Center, Tama, Iowa at 5:00 p.m. with members of the community attending electronically through Google Hangouts.
On call of the roll the following were present: Mandy Lekin, Elizabeth Dolezal and Beth Wiese. Vice President Tyynismaa was present through Google Hangouts. Absent: Clint Werner. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Randy Denham, High School Principal Rob Boley, Libby Albright, Dixie Forcht, Marilyn Rippy, Katie Mathern and members of the community through Google Hangouts.
Mr. Cain requested that a College and Career Readiness presentation be added to the agenda. Mr. Cain and Mr. Denham also noted that an overnight trip request and three additional After School Program hires came in after the Board Packet had gone out. Motion by Dolezal, second by Wiese to approve the agenda with the additions as presented. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Dolezal, second by Wiese to approve the following consent agenda items: Minutes from the October 3, 2022 regular session; bills for payment and financial statements as presented; and an agreement with My Benefits Channel for an online benefits enrollment system.
Public Comments – Dixie Forcht provided comments and feedback on the Board Policies that were on the agenda.
High School Principal Rob Boley and Libby Albright addressed the Board about the current handbook and policies around wearing hats and hoods at the High School. They asked the Board to consider reviewing the current practices and to consider making changes. Mr. Boley stated that they would be bringing additional information and data for the Board to consider at a future meeting.
Mr. Boley gave a presentation to the Board on the STC College and Career Readiness plan for the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Wiese, second by Dolezal to approve the following personnel requests. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Resignations: Josh Bly – Assistant High School Soccer Coach
New Hires: Katie Mathern – Director of Finance/Board Secretary effective 11/1/22
After School Program Staff at $30/hour: Mariah Snyder, Michelle Wiegand, Allisyn Wellman, Cami Scovill, Elizabeth Weitzell, Levi Klopping, Sarah Klopping, Ashley Steven, Paula Graves, Sidney Barrett, Haley Wilson, Katie Schuett, Alice Koch, Melody Cole, Madison Cline, Janelle Unkrich, Teresa Hofer, Dawn Henley, Amy Parizek.
After School Program Bus Drivers at Regular Hourly Rate: Juanita Hill, Stacy Leach, Alison Brezina, Jennifer Benner.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the first reading of the following Board Policies: 401.14 Employee Expression; 408.1 Licensed Employee Professional Development; 605.05 School Library. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the second and final reading of the following Board Policies: 602.01 Curriculum Development; 602.02 Curriculum Implementation; 602.03 Curriculum Evaluation; 605.01 R1 Instructional Materials Selection Regulation; 605.02 Instructional Materials Inspection; 605.03 Objection to Instructional Materials; 605.03 R1 Objection to Instructional Materials – Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Regulation; 605.03 E1 Objection to Instructional Materials – Instructions to Reconsideration Committee; 605.03 E2 Objection to Instructional Materials – Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Request Form; 605.03 E4 Objection to Instructional Materials – Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Library Materials and to table 605.01 Instructional Materials to the next Board Meeting so that additional changes could be made. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Mr. Cain gave his Superintendent’s Report to the Board on the following items: Met with students identified as Trojan Way leaders last week; Continuing work on District branding; had a meeting with Mr. Boley and representatives from Marshalltown Community College; Middle School Facilities meeting will be coming up in the near future; Working to enhance classroom libraries through the use of ESSER funds; Committees are up and are underway.
Mr. Denham provided an update on the financing plan for the Middle School project. If the property can be transferred from the State to the City of Toledo by November 14th then the District may still be able to issue Bank Qualified bonds for the project prior to end of the calendar year to take advantage of interest savings.
Mr. Denham reviewed the preliminary 2021-2022 audit results and comments with the Board.
Motion by Dolezal, second by Wiese to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m. All Ayes.
Mandy Lekin, Board President
Randy Denham, Board Secretary