Minutes - 2022.05.23

May 23, 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 23, 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 – It was moved by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the agenda by adding Action Items -  Fundraising Request and Approval of June and July Board Meeting Dates.  Motion carried. 

ITEM 4. – Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 Budget Amendment – President Van Diest opened the public hearing at 6:00 p.m.  After no comment from the public, President Van Diest closed the public hearing at 6:01 p.m. 

ITEM 5. – Discussion Items –

  1. Webster City High School Girls Tennis Team – Mark Fisher presented members of the varsity girls tennis team who were the 2022 North Central Conference Champs. 
  2. Northeast Hamilton Elementary 5th and 6th Grade Wax Museum Presentation – Laura Seiser introduced six of her students who each gave their presentation on a famous person. 
  3. Webster City Middle School D.A.R.E. Program – Will Brock and Webster City Police Officer Dylan Rose shared information regarding the D.A.R.E. program. 
  4. Sunset Heights Elementary Playground Presentation – Kelli Reis shared information about the proposed playground to be installed in the spring of 2023 at Sunset Heights Elementary. 
  5. SWITCH Program Presentation – Cindi Sweedler shared information on the SWITCH program at Northeast Hamilton Elementary School. 
  6. Transportation Presentation – Ted Larson updated the Board on the cycle of vehicle purchases and changes to hiring bus drivers.  

ITEM 6. – Action Items

  1. 2021-2022 Budget Amendment Adoption – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the 2021-2022 Budget Amendment Adoption.  Motion carried. 
  2. Propane Bid for Northeast Hamilton Elementary – Motion by Mr. Patterson, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the propane bid from Innovative Ag Services for the 2022-2023 school year.  Motion carried. 
  3. 2022-2023 Substitute Pay Rates – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Ms. Greenfield, to approve the 2022-2023 substitute pay rates.  Motion carried.   
  4. 2022-2023 School Fees – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the 2022-2023 school fees.  Motion carried. 
  5. Regular Education Contract with Des Moines Public Schools – Motion by Mr. Patterson, second by Ms. Greenfield, to approve the regular education contract for student services with Des Moines Public Schools.  Motion carried. 
  6. Computer Information Concepts Agreement – Motion by Mr. Stoakes, second by Mr. Patterson, to approve the Computer Information Concepts Agreement.  Motion carried. 
  7. North Central Consortium Agreement – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the North Central Consortium Agreement.  Motion carried. 
  8. Gifts to District – Motion by Mr. Patterson, second by Mr. Stoakes, to approve accepting a donation from First Congregational Church Haystack Circle for health supplies, and a donation from Cargill CARES for School of the Wild, band instruments and fees, and negative lunch balances.  Motion carried. 
  9. Fundraising Request – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Ms. Greenfield, to approve the fundraising request of the wrestling team to raise money for wrestling camp.  Motion carried. 
  10. Approval of June and July Board Meeting Dates – Motion by Ms. Clarken, second by Mr. Patterson, to approval the meeting dates for June 13 and July 18, 2022.  Motion carried. 

ITEM 7. – Personnel – Motion by Ms. Greenfield, second by Ms. Clarken, to approve the following:

  1. Contract Resignations of:  Jessica Howard, High School Math Teacher; Heather Sanders, High School Science Teacher; Breanna Hughes, Middle School Special Education Teacher; Stephanie Pace, Large Group Speech Advisor; Jessica Howard, High School Student Council Advisor; Craig Signorin, Head 7th Boys Basketball Coach; Craig Signorin, Assistant Middle School Cross Country Coach; Cathy Oswald, High School Paradeucator; Amanda Beaulieu, rescinding resignation; and Alex Koons, Assistant 7th Boys Basketball.
  2. Contract Recommendations of:  Samantha Rouse, 5th Grade Teacher; Amanda Beaulieu, High School Math; Tessa Hutchings, High School Art; Emma Bertrand, High School Social Studies; Angella Auderer, Pleasant View Secretary; Kacey Pruismann, High School Guidance Secretary; and Aaron Grossoehme, Bus Driver.

Motion carried.   

ITEM 8. – Other

  1. Items from the Superintendent
    1. The D.A.R.E. program was featured in the Hometown magazine.
    2. There were 132 seniors who participated in the graduation ceremony held on Sunday. 
    3. Last Wednesday night, over $94,000 was awarded to the seniors during the awards banquet. 
    4. The North Central Conference admission prices will increase to $8 for adults and $5 for students for the 2022-2023 school year.
    5. Concrete to the softball field should be complete by June 1; tiling is going on at the football field; and work on the restrooms near the football field will take place in the next few weeks. 
    6. A facilities study workshop will be scheduled for some time in July. 
  2. Items from the Board
    1. Dave Stoakes told the Board Katie Cassidy will participate in the Girls State Golf Tournament at the end of the week and the Boys Golf team is participating in the Boys State Golf meeting in Ames on Monday and Tuesday. 
       

ITEM 9. – Consent Items – It was moved by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2022 Board Meeting.  Motion carried. 

ITEM 10.  – Adjournment - A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Stoakes, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.  Motion carried. 

The next Regular Board Meeting will be Monday, June 13, 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