Minutes - 2021.05.10

May 10, 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, May 10, 2021, in the School Administration Office Board Room, Webster City, Iowa.

 ITEM 1. – Call to Order – The Board President called the meeting to order 6:00 p.m.

 ITEM 2. – Roll Call – Members answering roll call were Ms. Williams, Mr. Pruismann (via Zoom), 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 Ms. Williams, to approve the agenda. 

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

 ITEM 5. – School Board Member Recognition Month – Each board member received a certificate of appreciation and Dr. Ross thanked the Board for their hard work and dedication to the District. 

 ITEM 6. – Discussion Items  

  1. 2021-2022 High School Schedule – High School Principal, Dan Johnson, gave a presentation on the 2021-2022 High School schedule recommendation.  The Schedule Study Committee, comprised of teachers and administrators, recommend returning to an 8 period day for the 2021-2022 school year.  
     

ITEM 7. – Action Items  

  1. Bond Disclosure Policy – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the Bond Disclosure Policy.  Motion carried. 
  2. Post Issuance Compliance Regulation – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the Post Issuance Compliance Regulation.  Motion carried. 
  3. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same – Board Member Stroner introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME" and moved its adoption.  Board Member Patterson seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:  AYES:  Williams, Pruismann (via Zoom), Stroner, Patterson, Van Diest.  NAYS:  None.  The President declared the Resolution adopted. 
  4. Approval of Tax Exempt Certificate – Board Member Williams moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Stroner seconded the motion.  The roll was called, and the vote was:  AYES:  Williams, Pruismann (via Zoom), Stroner, Patterson, Van Diest.  NAYS:  None.  The President declared the Motion adopted.
  5. Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Terms of Issuance and Securing the Payment of $2,081,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds – Board Member Stroner introduced the following Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing AND PROVIDING FOR the Terms of Issuance and Securing the Payment of $2,081,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bondS, SERIES 2021, OF THE Webster City Community School District, State of Iowa, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 423E AND 423F OF THE CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID bondS," and moved its adoption.  Board Member Patterson seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:  AYES:  Williams, Pruismann (via Zoom), Stroner, Patterson, Van Diest.  NAYS:  None.  The President declared the Resolution adopted. 
  6. Set Public Hearing date for 2020-2021 Budget Amendment – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to set the Public Hearing date for the 2020-2021 Budget Amendment for Monday, May 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the School Administration Board Room.  Motion carried. 
  7. Principal and Interest Payment Authorization – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the principal and interest payment authorization of $865,354.41.  Motion carried. 
  8. Tentative Graduation List – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to approve the tentative graduation list.  Motion carried. 
  9. North Central Consortium School Agreement – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the North Central Consortium School Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion carried. 
  10. Webster City Mentoring Program Second Amendment – Motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the Mentoring Program Second Amendment.  Motion carried. 
  11. Gift to the District – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the donation from the Class of 1965 to the Needy Family Fund in memory of Danny Riley.  Motion carried. 
  12. Fundraising Requests – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the Webster City High School Vocal Boosters Fundraiser and the National Honor Society Fundraisers.  Motion carried. 

Item 8. – Personnel

  1. Contract Recommendations – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the following:
  • Resignation of Dan Johnson, High School Principal; Jan Feltes, High School Special Education; and Tyler Mosbach, 7th Grade Assistant Boys Basketball Coach.
  • Contracts of Lisa Lyons to 5th Grade at Webster City Middle School; Michael Ross to Academic Interventionist at Sunset Heights Elementary; Lisa Goedken to 3rd Grade at Northeast Hamilton Elementary; Taylor McKinney, 7th Grade Boys Baseball Coach; and Breanna Hughes, Middle School Special Education. 

Motion carried. 

Item 9. – Other

A. Items from the Superintendent –

  1. Dr. Ross recognized the Board during School Board Appreciation Month and thanked them for their commitment to provide direction and leadership to the District. 
  2. Dr. Ross recognized the teachers as well as other staff for Teacher Appreciation Week last week and for their dedication during this unprecedented school year. 
  3. Dr. Ross congratulated the 124 seniors on their graduation on May 23rd and said she was very proud of their accomplishments,

B. Items from the Board –

  1. Mr. Stroner asked when the awards ceremony was going to be held.  Mr. Johnson said the awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the competition gym. 
  2. Mr. Pruismann thanked the Board for the plant sent for his mother’s funeral. 

ITEM 10. – Consent Items - It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2021 board meeting; to approve General, Schoolhouse, Lunch and Activity Fund Reports; to approve payment of the bills and claims as listed at the close of these minutes; and to approve the interfund transfer and the fundraising report. 

The Board went into closed session at 6:46 p.m.

ITEM 11. – Superintendent Evaluation – Closed Session 21.5(i) To Evaluate the Professional Competency of an Individual Whose Appointment, Hiring, Performance or Discharge is Being Considered When Necessary to Prevent Needless and Irreparable Injury to That Individual’s Reputation and That Individual Requests a Close Session. 

The Board came out of closed session at 8:40 p.m.  Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to award a salary increase of 3% to Dr. Ross for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion carried. 

ITEM 12. – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Patterson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.  Motion carried.    

The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, May 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