2023.08.08 Work Session

WORK SESSION

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTH TAMA COUNTY

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of South Tama County met in a Work Session on August 8, 2023 at the Otter Creek Nature Center, Toledo, Iowa at 4:00 p.m.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Mandy Lekin, Elizabeth Dolezal, Megan Thiessen, Cint Werner, and Beth Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, Lou Ann Gvist from Iowa Association of School Boards, Robert Boley, Amy Karg, Ben Adams, Scott Bolen, Brad Schweppe, Kris Collins, Sam Peska, Mary Mixdorf, Jon Huebner, Steve Chyma, Steve McAdoo, Michelle Kalinay, and Chelsea Ahrens. 

President Lekin introduced Lou Ann Gvist from Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) and provided some background information on the importance of having Board professional development.  Lou Ann facilitated the retreat.

The Board and administration team utilized the retreat to onboard and align their thinking as it relates to prioritizing the 2023 - 2024 strategic plan goals and see how they align with the professional development action plans, the mission and vision for learning at South Tama County Community School District. 

The work session adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

Mandy Lekin, Board President                             Katie Mathern, Board Secretary