PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL 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 May 29, 2024 for a Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Certified Budget Amendment at the District Administration Office, Tama, Iowa at 7:15 a.m. with some members of the community attending electronically through Google Hangouts.
On call of the roll the following were present: Elizabeth Dolezal, Beth Wiese, Jackie Ellenbecker, Rick Hopper, and Megan Thiessen. Absent: None Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, and members of the community through Google Hangouts.
Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Thiessen to approve the agenda. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Public Hearing - President Dolezal opened the Public Hearing for the 2023-2024 Certified Budget Amendment at 7:16 a.m. Director of Finance Katie Mathern reviewed the budget amendment for $690,000. Mrs. Mathern explained the amendment was due to the underestimated amount of expenditures in instruction and support services. Mrs. Mathern stated the budget amendment would have zero impact on property taxes. President Dolezal asked for public comments. Hearing none, President Dolezal asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing.
Motion by Thiessen, second by Ellenbecker to close the Public Hearing at 7:19 a.m. All Ayes. The motion carried.
The Special Session was called to order at 7:20 a.m.
On call of the roll the following were present: Elizabeth Dolezal, Beth Wiese, Jackie Ellenbecker, Rick Hopper, and Megan Thiessen. Absent: None Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, and members of the community through Google Hangouts.
Motion by Wiese, second by Hopper to approve the 2023-2024 Certified Budget Amendment as presented. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Motion by Ellenbecker, second by Wiese to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 a.m.
Elizabeth Dolezal, Board President Katie Mathern, Board Secretary