May 9, 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, May 9, 2022, in the School Administration Office Board Room, Webster City, Iowa.
Open Comment to the Board – There were none.
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. Greenfield, Ms. Clarken, Mr. Stoakes, Mr. Patterson, and Ms. Van Diest. Also present were Dr. Ross, Kathy Biere and members of the media and other interested parties.
ITEM 3. – Approval of Agenda – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the agenda by adding Discussion Item - Band Large Group Recognition; Action Item – Approval of Closing Statement for Blairsburg House; and Contract Recommendation – Tina Anderson. Motion carried.
ITEM 4. Discussion Items –
- School Board Recognition Month – Dr. Ross thanked the Board for their dedicated work as a School Board Member, and Kathy Biere handed out certificates to each Board Member.
- Hamilton High Student Recognition – Danyell Artley recognized students from Hamilton High and told the Board about all the success they have had this year.
- Musical Cast Recognition – Greta Nelson recognized students who participated in the school musical “School House Rock Live” and the group sang a number from the show.
- Food Service Presentation – Lori Hartnett discussed challenges and requirements of the Food Service Department and answered questions from the Board.
- Computer Science Team – Jama Hisler and the Computer Science Team presented the work they have done to add Computer Science to the District’s curriculum.
ITEM 5. – Action Items
- Food Service Department – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the bread bid from Pan-O-Gold; to approve the milk bid from Anderson Erickson; and to approve no change in school lunch pricing for the 22-23 school year. Motion carried.
- Retention Pay for Staff Excluded from the Governor’s Retention Bonus – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Mr. Patterson, to approve the use of ESSER funds to provide retention pay for staff excluded from the Governor’s Retention Bonus. Motion carried.
- Approval of Closing Statement for Blairsburg House – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Ms. Greenfield, to approve the closing statement for the Blairsburg house. Motion carried.
- Set Public Hearing Date for 2021-2022 Budget Amendment – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Mr. Stoakes, to set the public hearing date for the 2021-2022 budget amendment for May 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
- Debt Service Payment – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the debt service payment in the amount of $737,550.90 for the 2017 GO Bonds for the 2017 Pleasant View, Sunset Heights and High School projects. Motion carried.
- School Administrators of Iowa Mentoring and Induction Program – Motion by Mr. Patterson, second by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the Mentoring and Induction Program Agreement with School Administrators of Iowa for Karen Tungesvik, new Pleasant View Principal. Motion carried.
- YSS Agreement – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Mr. Patterson, to approve the YSS agreement. Motion carried.
- Gift to District – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Mr. Patterson, to approve the monetary gift of $5,443 from the Webster City Sports Boosters. Motion carried.
- Access Systems Copier Agreement – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the Access Systems copier agreement. Motion carried.
- Morningside University Agreement – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the Teacher Education Clinical Experience placements with Morningside University. Motion carried.
- Fundraising Request – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the fundraising request for WCHS Cheerleading to sell paw prints and driveway stencils. Motion carried.
ITEM 7. – Personnel – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Ms. Greenfield, to approve the following:
- Contract Resignations: Amanda Ross, High School Social Studies; Madalyn Vorrie, High School Art; Molly Ferrell, 3rd Grade; Holly Fisher, High School Paraeducator; and Evan Mossman, Head 7th Football Coach..
- Contract Recommendations: Jess Howard, Activities Director; Transfer of Rafferty Naughton from 5th Grade to 7th Grade; Ellie Baker, 3rd Grade; Stephanie Pace; Auditorium Tech; and Tina Anderson, Business Office Payroll.
Motion carried.
ITEM 8. – Other
- Items from Dr. Ross
- Congratulations to Mark Fisher and the High School Girls Tennis team for winning the North Central Conference tennis meet.
- Job well done to all the elementary, middle school and high school vocal music students.
- Dr. Ross was interviewed by a student for a report done on the 1960’s and was able to be present when the presentation.
- Dr. Ross was pleased with all activities going on in the District.
- Dr. Ross gave a presentation last week to the Rotary Club.
- Items from the Board –
- Mr. Stoakes attended the wax museum presented by the NEH Elem 5-6 graders and he was very impressed by their work.
- Mr. Stoakes suggested the Board tour other outdoor athletic facilities.
- Ms. Greenfield would like to take a tour of the buildings.
ITEM 9. – Consent Items – It was moved by Ms. Greenfield, seconded by Ms. Clarken, to approve the minutes of the April 25, 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 7:46 p.m. Motion carried.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, May 23, 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