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 November 21, 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, Penny Tyynismaa, Clint Werner and Beth Wiese. Elizabeth Dolezal was present through Google Hangouts. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, High School Principal Robert Boley, Middle School Principal Ben Adams, Joy Schirmer, Jeff Niedermann, Dixie Forcht, Marilyn Rippy, a representative from the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle, and members of the community through Google Hangouts.
Lekin suggested the removal of Consent Agenda Item D. Partner in Education - WCI Financial Bank and moving Adam Steen with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services to speak in regards to the middle school project from the end of the agenda to after the approval of the consent agenda. Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the agenda with the changes as presented. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the following consent agenda items: Minutes from the November 7, 2022 regular session; bills for payment as presented; and an early graduation request for Mariah Spinler. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Adam Steen with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services reported DAS is expecting property appraisal to be completed and sent to the Attorney General’s Office after the internal review. The necessary transfer documents are being prepared and they are expecting a quick turnaround, assuming a favorable appraisal. DAS will then transfer the property to the City of Toledo.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to have Mandy Lekin continue as Board President and Elizabeth Dolezal as Vice President. All Ayes. The motion carried.
The Oath of Office was administered to President Lekin and will be administered to Dolezal at the next meeting.
Public Comments – None.
Motion by Wiese, second by Tyynismaa to approve the following personnel requests. All Ayes. The motion carried.
New Hires: Charlie Shuckahosee - Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach; Dustin Peska - Assistant Middle School Girls Soccer Coach; and Judie Womack - Kitchen Staff (Elementary)
Transfers: Karl Moeller - From Middle School Custodian to Elementary/High School Custodian and Danielle Stubbs - From Elementary Paraeducator to K-6 Behavior Interventionist
Resignations: Caitlyn Stochl - Elementary Paraeducator and Carley Bolhuis - Elementary Paraeducator
Mentor Contract: Seth Koch
Volunteers: Gustavo Chavarria - Gamers Night Coach
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the overnight trip for two students to attend the Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College in Decorah on January 8th & 9th. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $2,341.08 for special education administrative costs associated with the River Hills Consortium Program for the 2023/2024 school year. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the application to the SBRC for modified supplemental amount of $108,405.00 for costs associated with the open enrollment out students on the Fall 2022 enrollment but not on the Fall 2021 enrollment. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the application to the SBRC for modified supplemental amount of $113,863.68 for ELL students beyond the five years. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to approve the 2021-2022 Treasurers Annual Settlement. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Wiese, second by Werner to approve the resolution directing the advertisement for sale of not to exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, approving electronic bidding procedures and approving official statement. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Werner to approve the Dissemination Agent Agreement with Piper Sandler for secondary market disclosure. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Mr. Boley spoke to the Board in regards to the high school dress code (hats & hoods). He will be meeting with the Board Policy Committee, along with other individuals to get input in a possible change to what is currently written in Board policy and the handbooks.
Mr. Adams presented on an application called The Safe Track, which is an emergency management app he and a few others are developing. The Board will see a demonstration at the December 21st Board meeting. This application will be presented to the Safety Committee as well.
Superintendent Cain, Mandy Lekin, Elizabeth Dolezal, Beth Wiese, and Katie Mathern attended the Iowa Association of School Boards Convention on November 16th and 17th. A few sessions they enjoyed involved having the strategic plan as a living document, getting the Board together for work sessions, J-terms, IASB’s financial tools, and the general session, which focused on diversity and equity.
Superintendent Cain reported the administration will be utilizing the new walkthrough template after break. Jon Lazar, a former STC student, was inducted to the Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame during the halftime of Friday night’s Class 5A state championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Mr. Cain gave Katie Mathern, Director of Finance, a tour of the district on Friday. Many students have completed the writing assessment at all levels and the data will be presented to the Board in the future.
Motion by Tyynismaa, second by Wiese to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m. All Ayes.
Mandy Lekin, Board President Katie Mathern, Board Secretary