2024.12.03 Special Session

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 December 3, 2024 for a special session at the STC Administration Office, Tama, Iowa at 7:30 a.m. with some members of the community attending electronically through Google Hangouts.

On call of the roll the following were present:  Elizabeth Dolezal, Rick Hopper, Joe Hanus, Megan Thiessen, and Beth Wiese.  Megan Thiessen left at 8:15 a.m.  Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Board Secretary Katie Mathern, Mary Mixdorf, Micki Stonewall, Kelle Johannsen, Dixie Forcht, Paula Graves, Amy Stotts, Katie Hulin, and  members of the community through Google Hangouts.

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

The Board, along with individuals present discussed the Early Retirement Policy.  The discussion focused on both the benefits and also concerns associated with the Policy.  Potential updates to the policy, including changes to eligibility criteria, were also considered.  No decisions were made at this time, but further review and consideration are planned.

Motion by Wiese, second by Hopper to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 a.m.

 

Elizabeth Dolezal, Board President                   Katie Mathern, Board Secretary