December 13, 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, December 13, 2021, in the School Administration Office Board Room, Webster City, Iowa.
ITEM 1. – Open Comment to the Board – There were none.
ITEM 2. – Call to Order – The Board President called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ITEM 3. – Roll Call – Members answering roll call were Mr. Stoakes, Mr. Patterson, and Ms. Van Diest. Ms. Clarken and Mr. Pruismann were absent. Also present were members of the media and other interested parties.
ITEM 4 . – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Patterson, seconded Mr. Stoakes, to approve the agenda by removing the athletic recommendation and resignation and by adding a paraeducator resignation. Motion carried.
ITEM 5. – FFA Recognition – The Board recognized the Webster City FFA Chapter for their national award. Kurt Veldhuzien, FFA Chapter Sponsor, shared a video presentation by Shelby Brim, FFA Chapter President, explaining their Program of Activities.
ITEM 6. – Discussion Items –
- First Reading of Board Policy 200 Series Board of Directors – Dr. Ross walked the Board through the first reading of board policy 200 Series, Board of Directors. The policies will be brought back to the Board for a second reading at a later date.
ITEM 7. – Action Items
- School Dismissal on December 22, 2021 – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve dismissing school on Tuesday, December 21 at regular dismissal time rather than Wednesday, December 22 as originally planned on the school calendar. Motion carried.
- Preschool Handbook – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the Preschool Handbook. Motion carried.
- Gifts to the District – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve a $200 donation to the Lynx closet from Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority; and approve a $5,000 donation to High School Boys’ Basketball Fundraising from the Connie Ingraham Uplift Fund. Motion carried.
- Early Retirement Plan – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the early retirement plan for the 2021-2022 school year by limiting it to the first 5 eligible staff members who turn in their completed paperwork. Motion carried.
- Special Education Contract – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the special education contract for student services with Des Moines Public School District. Motion carried.
- Debt Service Obligation Bond Interest Payment – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the debt service obligation bond interest payment of $14,400. Motion carried.
- 2021 Tax Revenue Bond Interest Payment – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the 2021 tax revenue bond interest payment of $12,236.28. Motion carried.
- Fundraising request – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the “Coffee House” performance for the Vocal Music Boosters. Motion carried.
ITEM 8. – Personnel – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the following:
- Contract Resignations of: Lauren Blaisdell, Lego League; Megan Kostka-Dietz, Lego League; Alma Hernandez, Transportation Paraeducator; and Melissa Doolittle, Paraeducator. Motion carried.
ITEM 9. – Other
- Items from Dr. Ross
- A new board planning calendar was introduced and will be included in board packets.
- Dr. Ross thanked the Board of Directors and staff for everyone’s hard work to get to this point in the school year.
- Dr. Ross wished happy holidays to everyone, including a happy and healthy winter break.
- Items from the Board
- Mr. Stoakes said that he was approached by two coaches about access to practices last week at the competition gym due to the elementary holiday concert.
ITEM 10. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Stoakes, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the minutes of the November 29, 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.
ITEM 11. – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, January 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office Board Room. Board Meetings are subject to change dependent upon need.
An IASB New Board Work Session will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Attest: Attest:
Kathy Biere, Secretary Beth Van Diest, President