March 22, 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, March 22, 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 6:00 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. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the agenda with the addition of Action Item H and a resignation. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4. – Open Comment to the Board – There were none.
ITEM 5. – Public Hearing on 2021-2022 Budget - – President Van Diest opened the Public Hearing at 6:01 p.m. After no objections, President Van Diest closed the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m.
ITEM 6. – Discussion Items
A. FFA Recognition – Kurt Veldhuizen, FFA Sponsor, and Jacie Crutcher and Riley Walker, WCHS students, gave a presentation highlighting the many activities Webster City High School’s FFA Chapter participates in.
B. COVID19 Update – Joe Shanks, Activities Director, gave the Board an update on the 2020-2021 spring sports COVID-19 protocols.
C. FEH Project Update – Tyler Riley, FEH Design, gave the Board an update on the air conditioning project at Sunset Heights Elementary and Pleasant View Elementaries.
ITEM 7. – Action Items
A. 2021-2022 Budget Adoption – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the 2021-2022 Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Budget Guarantee Resolution –
Director Pruismann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. Director Williams seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was:
AYES: Williams, Pruismann, Stroner, Patterson, Van Diest
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Webster City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2021-2022 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
C. Approval of bidding documents for Pleasant View and Sunset Heights HVAC and lighting projects – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the bidding documents for Pleasant View and Sunset Heights HVAC and lighting projects. Motion carried unanimously.
D. YSS Agreement – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the YSS agreement for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Cleo Graham Estate Receipt, Consent, and Waiver of Notice – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the Cleo Graham Estate Receipt, Consent and Waiver of Notice. Motion carried unanimously.
F. ICN Agreement – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the ICN agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
G. Hamilton County Public Health Vaccination Site – Motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve Hamilton County Public Health to use the Middle School as a vaccination site. Motion carried unanimously.
H. Rental Agreement – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the rental of the Show Arena at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds for Prom on April 18, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 8. - Personnel
A. Contract Recommendations – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the following:
Resignations of Brett Ratcliff, Head 8th Boys Basketball Coach; Brad Van Deer, JV Girls Basketball Coach; and Mary Embrey, Middle School Special Education
Contracts of Brett Ratcliff, JV Boys Basketball Coach
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 9. – Other -
A. Items from Dr. Ross –
1. Dr. Ross told the Board graduation is Sunday, May 23rd with more details to follow.
B. Items from the Board –
1. Mr. Pruismann asked when the scholarship award ceremony will be held. Dr. Ross asked Mr. Johnson, High School Principal, to get her the information.
2. Mr. Stroner asked when negotiations were to be held. Dr. Ross said teacher negotiations will be held March 31 at 5:00 p.m. and support staff negotiations will be held April 7 at 4:00 p.m.
3. Mr. Pruismann told the Board that RAGBRAI will be going through Blairsburg during the last week in July.
ITEM 10. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2021 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 11. – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Williams, to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, April 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 Beth Van Diest