Minutes - 2022.02.14

February 14, 2022

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, February 14, 2022, in the School Administration Office Board Room, Webster City, Iowa.

ITEM 1. – Open Comment to the Board – There were none.

ITEM 2. - Call to Order – The Board President called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ITEM 3. – Roll Call – Members answering roll call were Ms. Clarken, Mr. Stoakes, Mr. Pruismann, Mr. Patterson, and Ms. Van Diest.  Also present were members of the media and other interested parties.

ITEM 4. – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Pruismann, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the agenda by adding two contract resignations and two contract recommendations.  Motion carried. 

Mr. Pruismann excused himself from the meeting. 

ITEM 5.  Public Hearing on the Sale of 203 2nd Street, Blairsburg, Iowa – President Van Diest opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m.  The roll was call and those answering aye were:  Ms. Clarken, Mr. Stoakes, Mr. Patterson, Ms. Van Diest.  Those absent were:  Mr. Pruismann.  After no objections were received, President Van Diest closed the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. 

Mr. Pruismann rejoined the meeting. 

ITEM 6. – Discussion Items –

    1. First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Ross reviewed with the Board the first reading of Board Policy 107 Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited; Board Policy 723 Transportation in Inclement Weather; and Series 400 Employees; there were no comments.    

ITEM 7. – Action Items

Mr. Pruismann excused himself from the meeting.

  1. Resolution for Conveyance of Real Property – Director Stoakes introduced the following Resolution and moved that is be adopted.  Director Clarken seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:

AYES:  Clarken, Stoakes, 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 14th day of February, 2022 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:

            Section 1.  That the real property described herein shall be conveyed by the District to Kathy Pruismann for $117,000.00.  Conveyance by the District shall be by Deed without Warranty. 

            Section 2.  The Board President and Secretary are authorized to sign all conveyance documents for the real property described herein. 

            Section 3.  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. 

            Section 4.  The real property is locally known as 203 2nd Street, Blairsburg, IA 50034, and is legally described on Exhibit A. 

PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 2022.

Mr. Pruismann rejoined the meeting. 

  1. Gifts to District – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Mr. Patterson, to approve the following gifts:  a monetary donation from the Rossing family for Prom; and a monetary donation from Webster City Sports Boosters to boys golf.   Motion carried. 
  2. Fundraising Requests – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the following fundraising requests:   parents to seek donations from local businesses for Prom; cupcakes sales through Hummingbird Confections for Prom; and indoor soccer tournament for boys high school soccer.  Motion carried.   

ITEM 8. – Personnel – Motion by Mr. Patterson, second by Clarken, to approve the following:

  1. Contract Resignations:  Ana Wenck, Preschool Teacher; Travis Balt, 5-8 Vocal Music Teacher; and Tiffany McConnelee, Elementary/Preschool Administrator.
  2. Contract Recommendations:  Elinor Johll, Middle School Instrumental Music; transfer of Mike Tempel from Middle School Custodian to Middle School Head Custodian; and transfer of Kelly Johnson from 1st Grade at Pleasant View to Sunset Heights Title I.  Motion carried.

ITEM 9. – Other

  1. Items from Dr. Ross
    1. Board Meeting Calendar – The WCEA and WCESA will present their first offer at the February 28th board meeting and there will be a closed session on negotiations after the regular board meeting.
    2. The Rotary Club will host a high school foreign exchange student during the 2022-2023 school year.
    3. Dr. Ross received an email from the Estherville Lincoln Central Superintendent recognizing Coach Chad Hisler and the Lynx wrestling team for their performance and representing their district and community well at sectional wrestling.    
  2. Items from the Board –
    1. Mr. Stoakes gave a sports update:  the District had 4 wrestlers move on to state and they will wrestle at 9:00 am on Thursday; the boys basketball team will play at home on Tuesday; the girls basketball team will open regional play on Wednesday; the boys basketball team will play Boone on Thursday and will open regional play next Monday.
    2. Mr. Pruismann brought up the topic of vaping detectors.    

ITEM 10. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Clarken, to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2022 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.

ITEM 11. - Adjournment – Motion by Mr. Patterson, second by Mr. Stoakes, to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m.  Motion carried.

The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office Board Room.  Board Meetings are subject to change dependent upon need.

Reminder:  Informal Board Meeting with Stratford on Monday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m. in Webster City. 

Attest:                                                            Attest:
 

Kathy Biere, Secretary                                     Beth Van Diest, President