February 28, 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 28, 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, and Ms. Van Diest. Mr. Patterson was absent. Also present were members of the media and other interested parties.
ITEM 4. – Approval of Agenda – It was moved by Mr. Pruismann, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
ITEM 5. – Recognition of Lynx wrestlers – Chad Hisler, Head Wrestling Coach, acknowledged the success of the wrestling team as a whole and also recognized the four wrestlers who made it to state. Dr. Ross and the Board expressed their appreciation for the way the wrestling team represented themselves, their school, and their community during a successful season.
ITEM 6. – WCEA Initial Proposal – Trish Bahrenfuss gave the WCEA’s initial proposal to the Board which includes: increasing the number of sick days each teacher is given based on years of employment; changing the extra-curricular generator base to $1,000; increasing the career increments by .25%; adding an assistant golf coach; a salary increase of 7.94% (which includes a base raise of $2,350); and a two year agreement.
ITEM 7. – WCESA Initial Proposal – Dr. Ross read the WCESA’s initial proposal to the Board which includes: an increase of $2.00 on base for all salary schedules; an increase of $200.00 for bus drivers; and for all employees to advance on step.
ITEM 8. – Action Items
- Set Public Hearing Date for the 2022-23 School Calendar – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Mr. Pruismann, to set the date for the Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 school calendar for March 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
- Business Investment Program Grant – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the Business Investment Program Grant for Mighty Trojan Childcare. Motion carried.
- Daycare Rate Change – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the daycare rate change at Mighty Trojan Childcare. Motion carried.
- Final Reading of Board Policies – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the final reading of board policies 107, 723, and the 400 series. Motion carried.
- Gifts to District – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the following gifts to the District: monetary donation to High School Baseball Fundraising from Tesdahl Vision Properties; monetary donation to High School Athletics from Bob and Debbie Wirtz; and a monetary donation to High School Athletics from Ray Reasland, Sr. Motion carried.
- Special Education Contract – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the Special Education contract for student services with Iowa Falls Community School District. Motion carried.
ITEM 9. – Personnel – Motion by Ms. Clarken, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the following:
- Contract Resignation of Lauren Smith, High School Guidance; Katie Jacobson, High School Science; Shylo Olson, Paraeducator; Jeff Pagel, Head High School Custodian; Lynnea Loughry, Mighty Trojan Childcare.
- Contract Recommendations of: Val Harmon, .4 Art of Northeast Hamilton.
- Transfer of: Michelle Dyvig, from 2nd Grade Teacher to ELL Teacher at Sunset Heights; Alex Koons, Paraeducator, from Middle School to Sunset Heights; Jess Snethen, Paraeducator, from Pleasant View to Middle School Custodian; Beth Patterson, High School Guidance Secretary to Behavior Interventionist at Northeast Hamilton.
Motion carried.
ITEM 10. – Other
- Items from the Superintendent
- There is discussion regarding a possible increase in admission for North Central Conference athletic events.
- The COVID dashboard will be removed from the District’s website after Spring Break as the data is no longer reliable.
- Board Planning Calendar – Budget work will take place next month and the 500 series of board policy will be reviewed in April or May.
- Items from the Board – There were none.
ITEM 11. – Consent Items – It was moved by Ms. Clarken, seconded by Mr. Pruismann, to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting. Motion carried.
ITEM 12. – Adjournment – Motion by Mr. Pruismann, second by Mr. Stoakes, to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Motion carried.
The Board met in an exempt session on Negotiations.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, March 21 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