Minutes - 2020.06.11

Minutes - 2020.06.11

June 11, 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, via Zoom Meeting, Thursday, June 11, 2020, in the School Administration Building, Webster City, Iowa.

ITEM 1. – Call to Order – The Board President called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

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

ITEM 3. – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the agenda with one addition under personnel.  Motion carried.

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

ITEM 5. – Discussion Items

  1. Baseball and softball health rules – Joe Shanks, Activities Director, and Dr. Jim Kumm, Athletic Trainer, presented the Board with information regarding protocols, rules and regulations for softball and baseball to resume this spring.
  2. Mighty Trojan Childcare Center update – Jessica Hector, Northeast Hamilton Elementary Principal, presented the Board with information on the challenges and concerns with staffing at the Mighty Trojan Childcare Center.

ITEM 6. – Action Items

  1. Mighty Trojan Childcare Center – A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the 2020-2021 rates for the Mighty Trojan Childcare Center.  Motion carried.
  2. Principal and Interest Payment Authorization – A motion was made by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the principal and interest payment in the amount of $157,606.25.  Motion carried.

Due to technical difficulties, Mr. Patterson took over the meeting at this point.

  1. 2020-2021 Substitute Pay Rates – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the substitute pay rates for 2020-2021 as presented.  Motion carried.
  2. Webster City Community School Foundation Mini Grants – A motion was made by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to accept the Webster City Community School Foundation Mini Grant awards in the amount of $31,204.20.  Motion carried.
  3. COVID 19 Early Retirement – A motion was made by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve COVID 19 early retirement requests by JoAnn Darling, Bus Driver; Denice Meyer, Nurse’s Secretary; Rusty Bever, Middle School Paraeducator; Deb Adams, High School Life Management teacher; and Trudy Elwood, High School Paraeducator.  Motion carried
  4. Fundraising Requests – A motion was made by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve fundraiser requests by Softball to sell Little League discount cards, and Cheerleading to sell paw prints and yard signs.  Motion carried.
  5. June 30, 2020 Bills and Claims – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve Ms. Van Diest approving a final list of bills and claims on June 30th for the 2019-2020 school year.  Motion carried.
  6. Protective EquipmentTransfer – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve a transfer from general fund to activity fund in the amount of $200.85 for protective equipment.  Motion carried.
  7. Pepsi Contract Amendment – A motion was made by Ms. Van Diest, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the Pepsi contract amendment.  Motion carried.
  8. Apple iPad and MacBook Lease Agreement – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Ms. Van Diest, to approve the Apple iPad and MacBook lease agreement.  Motion carried.
  9. Riverview Lease Extension – A motion was made by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the 3 month extension of the Riverview lease agreement.  Motion carried.
  10. Gifts – Bayer Fund – A motion was made by Ms. Van Diest, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to accept the gift from Bayer Fund on behalf of Brent Holtkamp in the amount of $2,500.  Motion carried.
  11. First Reading of Board Policy 304.1 Administrative Positions – A motion was made by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Van Diest, to approve the first reading of Board policy 304.1, Administrative Positions.  Motion carried.
  12. 2020-2021 Bread and Milk Bids – A motion was made by Ms. Van Diest, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve AE Dairy for milk and Pan O Gold bakery for bread for the 2020-2021 school year.  Motion carried.

ITEM 7. – Personnel – A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Ms. Van Diest, to approve the following:

  1. Contract Recommendations – Rafferty Naughton, 6th grade teacher; Kaleen Simmons, 6th grade teacher; Kala Thury, 50% Middle School Band; Nabidt Martinez, Pleasant View Paraeducator; Derek Turner, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach; and Joe Lambert, Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach.
  2. Resignation – Ashton Reams, Middle School Band

Motion carried.

ITEM 8. – Other

  1. Items from Dr. Ross
  • Dr. Ross reminded the Board that graduation will be held on Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 p.m.  All participates should wear facemasks and only 4 people per graduate will be allowed to attend.
  • Staff continues to work on the plan for starting school in the fall.
  • Dr. Ross encouraged everyone to complete the State technology survey.  A link is on the school’s webpage.
  • Wi-Fi has been installed at Northeast Hamilton Elementary and at the High School and is accessible in the parking lots.
  • Dr. Ross reminded everyone that school facilities continue to be closed until the end of June with the exception of Softball and Baseball.
  1. Items from the Board
    • Ms. Van Diest asked about graduation.  Music for the ceremony will be recorded and students will walk across the stage with some modifications.
    • Mr. Stroner asked if there was any more interest in the old administration building.  Dr. Ross reported not at this time.

ITEM 9. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2020 Board Meetings, 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 Ms. Van Diest, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m.  Motion carried, all members present voting aye.

The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, July 13 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                                        Eric Patterson, Vice President 

cathi_hildebra… Sat, 06/13/2020 - 16:33