Minutes - 2020.02.10

Minutes - 2020.02.10

February 10, 2020

 

The Board of Directors of the Webster City Community School District in the counties of Hamilton, Webster and Wright, State of Iowa, met in regular session Monday, February 10, 2020, in the School Administration Building, Webster City, Iowa.

 

ITEM 1. – Call to Order – The Board President called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

ITEM 2. – Roll Call – Members answering roll call were Ms. Van Diest, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Pruismann and Ms. Williams.  Also present were members of the media and other interested parties.  Mr. Stroner was absent.

 

ITEM 3. – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the agenda with the addition of Personnel.  Motion carried.

 

ITEM 4. – Open Comment to the Board – There was none.

 

ITEM 5. – High School Course Updates Presentation – Jama Hisler, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Dan Johnson, High School Principal, presented the Board with information on changes to curriculum offerings for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

ITEM 6. – Action Items

  1. Course Updates – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the High School Course Updates.  Motion carried
  2. 2020-2021 School Calendar – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar, option B.  Motion carried
  3. School Pointe Website Redesign Contract – A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the School Pointe Website Redesign Contract.  Motion carried.
  4. Protective Equipment Funds Transfer – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the Protective Equipment Funds Transfer from General Fund to Activity Fund in the amount of $1,569.64.  Motion carried.
  5. Fundraising Requests – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve Prom Donation request letters sent to Junior parents; Webster City Rocketry Trivia Night II; and Middle School “un-fundraiser”.  Motion carried.
  6. Facilities Use Agreement – A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the Central Iowa Chiefs to utilize the Northeast Hamilton Elementary Football Field.  Motion carried.
  7. Education Contract – A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the education contracts for student services with Manson Northwest Webster Community School District.  Motion carried.
  8. Board Policy 900 Series Community Relations 1st Reading – A motion was made by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the 1st reading of Board Policy 900 Series Community Relations.  Motion carried.

 

ITEM 7. – Personnel – A motion was made by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the voluntary transfer for Michael Ross from Teacher Leader to First Grade for 2020-2021 school year.  Motion carried.

 

ITEM 8. - Other

  1. Items from the Board – There were none.
  2. Items from Dr. Ross
    • Dr. Ross reported she has started her mid-year “Chats with the Superintendent”.  She plans to meet in all buildings before the end of February.
    • Dr. Ross reported she has started a monthly staff newsletter.
    • Dr. Ross asked the Board about having a work session after the February 24th Board meeting to discuss facilities.  The Board agreed.
    • Dr. Ross wished belated happy birthday wishes to Board President, Beth Van Diest.

 

ITEM 9. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2020 Board Meeting, payment of the bills and claims as listed at the close of these minutes, to approve General, Schoolhouse, Lunch and Activity Fund Reports, approve the interfund transfer, and approve the fundraising report.  Motion carried.

 

ITEM 10.  – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.  Motion carried, all members present voting aye.

 

The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office Board Room.  Board Meetings are subject to change dependent upon need.

 

 

Attest:

 

 

Cathi Hildebrand, Secretary                                        Beth Van Diest, President        

cathi_hildebra… Mon, 02/17/2020 - 07:46