EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Board Meeting

Board of Education

April 20, 2022 Minutes

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on April 20, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the High School Library. 

 

Present: Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Katy Thomsen, Bruce Nelson, Lori Riley, Scott Kibbie, 

Kathy Roethler(via zoom)

Absent:    

Also Present:  Darren Hanna, Tim Rodemeyer, Tracie Christensen, Tyler Bjustrom, Alyssa Enderson, Kari Menefee, Arik Kerr, Kelly Josephson, Darca Saxton, Jill Schany, Robin Hauswirth, Sara Straw, and Lou Ann Gvist from IASB.

 

Val Morton, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order at  5:40 PM.

 

Approval of Agenda: Scott Kibbie moved to approve the agenda with one table item (Discuss Public Access to Facilities). Seconded by Katy Thomsen. Motion carried.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

History Day Projects-  Students had projects set up in the lobby for Board members to view and hear presentations from 5:00- 5:30 PM.  

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Bill Huberty moved to approve the consent items and was seconded by Lori Riley. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Board Policies: None

 

EDUCATIONAL NEWS 

High School: Secondary Principal Tracie Christensen shared highlights from the High School Building Report.  

Middle School: Assistant Principal Tim Rodemeyer shared highlights from the Middle School Building Report.

Elementary: Principal Tyler Bjustrom shared highlights from the Elementary School Building Report.  

 

NEW BUSINESS

Discuss/Approve/Reject Sports Complex Bids: Nelson motioned to approve the Graves Construction bid. Second by Huberty. Roll call vote: Ayes- Roethler, Morton, Huberty, Nelson, Thomsen, Riley. Nays- Kibbie. Motion carried. 

 

Personnel:  Katy Thomsen moved to approve the following resignations: Ellen Barkve- Cook, Dorothy Waldschmidt- Cook, Kari Menefee- Secondary Behavior Coach & 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, Dawn Siemers- Elementary Secretary. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried.

 

First Reading Board Policies: Hanna reviewed board policies 604.10-605.5.  The second reading will be held at the regular May board meeting.

 

Graduate List:  Bill Huberty moved to approve the 2022 Senior Graduate List pending they meet all the Graduation requirements. Seconded by Morton. Motion carried. 

 

Non-Certified Wages: Motion by Nelson to approve 0.50 cent raise to all Non-Certified staff. Seconded by Huberty. Motion carried. 

 

Directors’ Wages (Non-Certified): Motion by Nelson to approve 3% increase in Director wages excluding Business Manager and Second Nurse. Seconded by Riley. Motion carried. 

 

Administrator Wages: Motion by Kibbie to approve 3% increase in salary for Administrators. Seconded by Thomsen. Motion carried. 

 

Staff Retention Payment (Other than Teachers): Motion by Nelson to approve the staff retention payment in the amount of $1,000 per Full Time employee and $500 per Part Time employee and $300 for the 5 coaches who are not Full or Part Time Employees of Emmetsburg CSD. Seconded by Huberty. Motion carried. 

 

Out of State Trip:  Mr. Bjustrom requested the approval of a class trip for the 3rd Grade class to travel to Sioux Falls, SD to attend the Sioux Falls Zoo and Butterfly aquarium.  Scott Kibbie moved to approve the trip and Katy Thomsen seconded. Motion carried.

 

Vista Software Contract: Nelson moved to approve the Vista Software agreement. Seconded by Thomsen. Motion carried. 

 

Adjournment: Scott Kibbie moved to adjourn at 6:34 PM. Katy Thomsen seconded. Motion carried.

 

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Board Vice-President                                         Board Secretary