05.18.2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

May 18, 2022 Minutes

 

All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on May 18, 2022 at 5:30pm in the High School Library. 

 

Present: Bill Huberty, Kathy Roethler, Val Morton, Bruce Nelson, and  Lori Riley

Absent:   Scott Kibbie and Katy Thomsen

Also Present:  Darren Hanna, Alyssa Enderson, Tim Rodemeyer, Tracie Christensen, 

Tyler Bjustrom, Cory Jenness, Kelly Josephson, Sara Straw, Jeremy Zeigler, 

Darca Saxton, Amy Thompson, Robin Hauswirth, Kelly Klaus, Kari Menefee, 

Mike & Robert Frederick

 

Kathy Roethler, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

Elementary Outcomes- Sara Straw presented student testing score data

Secondary Outcomes- Kelly Josephson presented student testing score data

 

Approval of Agenda: Huberty moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Morton. Motion carried.

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Morton moved to approve the consent items. Seconded by Huberty. Motion carried. 

 

OLD BUSINESS: None at this time. Discuss Public Access to Facilities remains tabled until the June meeting. 

 

EDUCATIONAL NEWS 

High School: Robert Frederick presented his Eagle Scout project which includes a trophy case and planters to the Middle School area. 

Middle School: Reports were given to the board.

Elementary: Reports were given to the board. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Personnel:  Nelson moved to approve the following contracts/assignments: Ashley Bonner- NHS Advisor- $532.00; Sarah Yotter- Musical Choreographer- $856.40; Cory Jenness- Superintendent- $140,000.00; Saige Matthies- Special Education Teacher- $43,568.00; Amy Stewart- MS Teacher- $51,767.00 with $2,500.00 sign on bonus; Madison Schoening- 5-12 Behavior Coach- $4,000.00; Jill Schany- Secondary ELA Model Teacher- $4,000.00; Holly Keenan- Secondary HS Math/Science Model Teacher- $4,000.00; Kari Menefee- Elementary BLT- $1,000.00; and Elizabeth Naviaux- MS BLT- $1,000.00. Seconded by Riley. Motion carried. 

 

First Reading Board Policies: Hanna reviewed board policies 605.7-606.1  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular June board meeting.

 

Equipment Repair Insurance Contract: Morton motioned to approve the Jester Insurance contract for FY23. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. 

 

Salary Increase for Food Service Staff: Hanna presented the need to increase Food Service staff. Huberty motioned to approve the increase in pay for Cooks and Servers. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. 

 

Navigate360 SEL Subscription: Lori Riley motioned to approve the Navigate360 contract. Seconded by Morton. Motion carried. 

 

Summer Projects: Morton made the motion to approve the Summer project list. Seconded by Riley. Motion carried. 

 

Secondary Handbook Review: The first half of the Handbook was given to Board members to review. The second half will be given in June and final approval will be at the regular July board meeting. 

 

Adjournment: Morton moved to adjourn at 6:05pm. Huberty seconded. Motion carried.

 

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