May 24, 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 24, 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 and Ms. Van Diest. Also present, via Zoom, were members of the media and other interested parties. Mr. Patterson was absent.
ITEM 3. – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the agenda by adding a personnel item. Motion carried.
ITEM 4. – Open Comment to the Board – There were none.
ITEM 5. – Action Items
- Public Hearing on 2020-2021 Budget Amendment – President Van Diest opened the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. After no public comment was received, the public hearing was closed at 6:05 p.m.
- 2020-2021 Budget Amendment Adoption – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the 2020-2021 Budget Amendment Adoption. Motion carried.
- Propane Bids – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the propane bid from Innovative Ag for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried.
- Bread and Milk Bids –Motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the bread bid from Pan-O-Gold and to approve the milk bid from Anderson Erickson for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried.
- 28E Agreement with Fort Dodge Community School District – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the 28E agreement with Fort Dodge Community School for a shared Social Worker for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried.
- 2021-2022 Substitute Pay Rates – Tabled until the June 14, 2021 board meeting.
- 2021-2022 School Fees – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the 2021-2022 school fees. Motion carried.
- YSS Interagency Memorandum of Agreement – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to approve the YSS Interagency Memorandum of Agreement for school-based mentoring. Motion carried.
- Fundraising Request – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the fundraising request of the High School Vocal Music Boosters to host a garage sale. Motion carried.
ITEM 6. - Personnel
- Contract Recommendation – Motion by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams to approve the contract recommendation of Richard Hutchinson, High School Principal. Motion carried.
ITEM 7. – Other -
- Items from Dr. Ross –
1. Dr. Ross congratulated the High School Class of 2021.
2. Dr. Ross provided the Board with fee information to review for the next board meeting.
B. Items from the Board –
1. Ms. Williams asked about job details for the Social Worker. Dr. Ross said the District will have more details after her contract starts in August so she can be a part of the planning process. The Social Worker will spend the majority of her time at the Middle School and High School, but can support the elementary schools, if needed.
ITEM 8. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Stroner, seconded by Ms. Williams, to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2021 Board Meeting. Motion carried.
ITEM 9. – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stroner, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, June 14, 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