August 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, August 10, 2020, in the School Administration Office Board Room, Webster City, Iowa.
ITEM 1. – Call to Order – The Board President called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, via Zoom, were members of the media and other interested parties.
ITEM 3. – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the agenda with the addition of Action Item K – Approval of Contracts from the Teaching and Learning Department and an addition to Contract Recommendations.
ITEM 4. – Open Comment to the Board – Dr. Ross read comments she had received from McKinley Bailey, Jessica Butterfield-Bailey, and Alyssa Kenville pertaining to Return to School plans.
ITEM 5. – Discussion Items – Dr. Ross presented the Board with the Return to School presentation which highlighted Planning Cornerstones and the four Learning Models the District could utilize.
ITEM 6. – Public Hearing on Proposal to Convey 705 Odell Street Property - President Van Diest opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m. After no objections were heard, President Van Diest closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
ITEM 7. – Action Items -
- Resolution for a Conveyance of Real Property –
Director Pruismann introduced the following Resolution and moved that it be adopted. Director Stroner seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was:
AYES: Williams, Pruismann, Stroner, Patterson, Van Diest
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the President declared the resolution duly adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION FOR A CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the Board of Directors of the Webster City Community School District on the 10th day of August, 2020 held a hearing on the proposal to convey an interest in real property and the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to said proposed transaction has been fully considered; and, accordingly the following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the District and residents thereof:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WEBSTER CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:
- That the real property described herein shall be conveyed by the District to Riverview Early Childhood Center, Inc. for $1.00 and other good and valuable consideration.
- The Board President and Secretary are authorized to sign all conveyance documents for the real property described herein.
- The Board President, Secretary, Superintendent, and administrative officers of the District are authorized to take all actions necessary to complete the above-described transaction, including execution of ancillary documents.
- The real property is locally known as 705 Odell Street, and is legally described as follows:
Lots 10 - 14, Block 1, Odell and Wilson's Addition to Webster City, Iowa; and tract adjoining to the north in NW¼ SE¼, Section 32, Township 89 North, Range 25 West of the 5th P.M.
Exact legal description to be determined by abstract.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 10th day of August, 2020.
- Return to Learn –
- Face Coverings – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the Board support requiring all staff and students to wear face coverings, recognizing that there will be specific situations when this will not be required, including lunch and breakfast times, and outdoor recess, for example. Motion carried unanimously.
- Learning Models – Motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the school year start plans for PK-8 in person and 9-12 4 x 4 Hybrid Learning Models. Motion carried unanimously.
- Bus Stops – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve there will be no bus stops within the Webster City Schools transportation boundaries, which would be those students living inside Ohio, Superior, Second and Beach Streets, and that students living in this area would need to walk to one of the schools or the scramble to ride on a school bus. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2020-2021 Revised School Calendar – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the calendar changes as proposed: (1) add teacher PD days to the beginning of the year, which removes one day on May 17 and one day after school is out in June; (2) Start with individual orientation conferences in all grades on August 24 and 25; (3) Start with PK-12 cohorts A and B on August 26 and 27 with a two-hour early dismissal both days to allow small group transitions as students return to school; and (4) Friday, August 28 would be the first full day of classes for PK-8 students, and a full day for 9-12 students in Cohort A. Motion carried unanimously.
- 28E Agreement – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the 28E Agreement with Iowa Central Community College. Motion carried unanimously.
- Iowa Central Project Earlybird Operational Procedures – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the Iowa Central Project Earlybird Operational Procedures. Motion carried unanimously.
- North Central Consortium Agreement for 2020-2021 – Motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the North Central Consortium Agreement for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
- ESSER Fund Transfer Request – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the ESSER Fund Transfer Request to Food Service and MTCC Daycare. Motion carried unanimously.
- Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP Quotation – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP Quotation for Webster City MS in the amount of $139,785.00. Motion carried unanimously.
- FEH Contract – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the FEH Contract for Pleasant View air conditioning plans. Motion carried unanimously.
- Second Reading of Board Policies: 304.1, Administrative Positions and 308, Succession of Authority to the Superintendent. Motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the second reading of Board Policy 304.1, Administrative Position and 308, Succession of Authority to the Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approval of Contracts from Teaching and Learning Department – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the contract with Mississippi Bend Remote Learning with EdGenuity Consortium, and to approve the consulting agreements with Lori Schouvieller and Carrie Hepburn. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8. - Personnel
- Contract Recommendations - A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the following:
- Resignations: Zac Sjoberg, High School 10-Month Secretary; Tanya Jensen, High School Paraeducator; Nelmarinia Chico Gonzalez, Food Service and Tyler Patten, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach.
- Recommendations of: Michele Chalfant, High School 10-Month Guidance Secretary; Libby Anderson, Assistant 7th Grade Volleyball Coach; Craig Signorin, Assistant Middle School Cross Country; Lead Learner Staff; and Kelly Delaney, High School Attendance Secretary.
ITEM 9. – Other
- Items from Dr. Ross –
- Dr. Ross shared that the Administrative Team and Work Groups have put in countless hours working on Return to School plans, and she thanked them for their hard work and dedication. Their motto for the school year is “Fluid”.
- Dr. Ross thanked the Technology Department for their efforts in the roll out of the new MacBooks for the teaching staff.
- Dr. Ross shared that each building is getting as much air movement as possible with the maximum amount of fresh air without sacrificing heat or AC.
- Dr. Ross reminded the public that visitors will have limited access to the buildings and is aware parents are nervous about sending their children back to school. There was discussion regarding a possible video to be done in order to show parents the mitigation plans in action.
- Dr. Ross mentioned an idea had been brought to her regarding the possibility of Board Members doing a walk through of each building to provide a testimony to the public affirming the District is doing everything possible for the safety of all students.
- Items from the Board – There were none.
ITEM 10. – Consent Items – It was moved by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2020 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 11. – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, August 24 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