September 28, 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, September 28, 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 Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the agenda and switch the order of Discussion Items 5C and 5D. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4. – Open Comment to the Board – There were none.
ITEM 5. – Discussion Items –
- COVID Protocols – Lea Ahrens, School Nurse and Cindi Sweedler, School Nurse, reviewed the District’s COVID numbers with the Board and discussed the District’s COVID protocol documents. Lea and Cindi commended the efforts of students and staff for the all-out efforts dealing with the pandemic.
- Homecoming Update – Dan Johnson, High School Principal, reviewed Homecoming Activities planned for the Week of October 2 – 9.
- Financial Literacy Council of Greater Hamilton County – Dr. Ross shared information she had received regarding the Financial Literacy Council of Greater Hamilton County.
- First Reading of Board Policy Series 800, Buildings and Sites – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the first reading of Board Policy Series 800 with the exception of Board Policy 803.2, which had changes and will be brought back later. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 6. – Action Items
- Updated Riverview Sale Documents – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson to approve the updated Riverview Sale Documents. Motion carried unanimously.
- Disposal of Curriculum Materials – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the disposal of Curriculum materials. Motion carried unanimously.
- AEA Lease Agreement – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the AEA Lease Addendum for 2020-2021. Motion carried unanimously.
- Morningside Student Teaching and Field Placement Agreement – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the Morningside Student Teaching and Field Placement Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
- Special Education Contracts – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the Special Education Contracts for student services with Fort Dodge Community School District and Manson Northwest Webster Community School District. Motion carried unanimously.
- Special Education Deficit – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the SBRC request for Allowable Growth for the Special Education Deficit for the 2019-2020 school year in the amount of $700,743.36. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2019-2020 Fixed Asset Disposal – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the 2019-2020 Fixed Asset Disposal list. Motion carried unanimously.
- Fundraising Requests – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the fundraising requests for Middle School Vocal Music to sell puff pastry items, and for the Elementary PTO to sell cookie dough. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 7. - Personnel
- Contract Recommendations - A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the recommendation of Rubi Ramos, Pleasant View Paraeducator. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8. – Other
- Items from Dr. Ross –
- Dr. Ross shared that the Governor is holding a press conference on Tuesday morning and the District’s COVID guidance protocols might need to be updated.
- Dr. Ross has received concerns regarding the hybrid model being used at the High School and will discuss with High School administration.
- Dr. Ross shared that a group of High School Seniors reached out and have suggested some changes to Homecoming activities.
- Dr. Ross suggested a work session on Monday, October 26th on the topic of facility planning.
- Items from the Board - Mr. Stroner asked if the District had numbers broken down per building of the students and staff who tested positive and quarantined in the District.
ITEM 9. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2020 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 10. – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, October 12 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