Minutes - 2021.11.08

November 8, 2021 

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, November 8, 2021, in the School Administration Office Board Room, Webster City, Iowa.

ITEM 1. – Call to Order – The Board President called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

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

ITEM 3. – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the agenda with the addition of High School Facilities Option added as an agenda item and an additional contract recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously. 

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

Dr. Ross introduced Darcy Cosens, Interim Pleasant View Elementary Principal.

ITEM 5. - Action Items

1. Special Education Contract – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the Special Education contracts for student services with Manson Northwest Webster Community School District.  Motion carried unanimously. 
2. Preschool 28E Agreements – Motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the Preschool 28E Agreements.  Motion carried unanimously. 
3. High School Facilities Option – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, for the Board to propose investigation of the financial capability of the
   District to build a new High School.  Motion carried unanimously. 
4. Memorandum of Understanding for 21-22 Sick Leave – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for 21-22 sick leave.  Motion carried unanimously. 
5. Substitute Teacher Rate – Motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve increasing the substitute teacher rate from $115 to $130 for former Webster City educators.  Motion carried unanimously. 
6. Teacher Classroom Coverage – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve increasing the rate for teacher classroom coverage from $6 to $10.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ITEM 7. – Personnel – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the following:

1. Contract resignations of:  Cole Nokes, Assistant Middle School Wrestling Coach; and Eric Dawson, 7^th Football Coach 
2. Contract recommendations of:  Darcy Cosens, Interim Elementary Principal; Cole Nokes, Head Middle School Wrestling Coach; Rafferty Naughton, Assistant Middle School Wrestling; Alex Koons, Assistant 7^th Boys Basketball Coach; and Abby Paine-Trent, High School Paraeducator.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ITEM 8. – Other

1. Items from Dr. Ross
   
   1. Congratulations to Eric Patterson, Dave Stoakes and Kelsey Clarken on winning School Board seats.  New board members will be seated at the November 29, 2021 meeting. 
   2. The District will participate in strategic planning in Fort Dodge on November 17 and 18.  Results for further planning will be shared at a later date with the Board. 
   3. Dr. Ross attended the Rotary Leadership Banquet was held at Briggs Woods Conference Center on Sunday, November 7, where 14 Webster City High School had 14 students were honored. 
2. Items from the Board
   
   1. Mr. Stroner attended the state cheer competition in Des Moines on Saturday and wondered if the State could be contacted about not allowing food and beverages to be brought in for the cheerleaders who were competing.   
   2. Mr. Stroner asked for an appointment with the Technology Department to turn in his District IPad. 
   3. Mr. Patterson inquired about a pay increase for paraeducators certified to substitute for a classroom teacher.  Dr. Ross said it will be on the agenda for the November 29 board meeting. 
   4. Ms. Van Diest congratulated the High School football team and a great season. 

ITEM 9. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2021 Board Meeting, to approve General, Schoolhouse, Lunch and Activity Fund Reports, payment of the bills and claims as listed at the close of these minutes, to approve the interfund transfer and the fundraising report.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ITEM 10.  – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously. 

The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, November 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office Board Room.  Board Meetings are subject to change dependent upon need.

Attest:                                                              Attest:

Kathy Biere, Secretary                                     Beth Van Diest, President