05.17.2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

May 17, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on May 17, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the High School Library. 

 

Present: Bill Huberty, Lori Riley, Kathy Roethler, Katy Thomsen, Bruce Nelson

                          

Absent:   Val Morton and Scott Kibbie; Student Board Members Devan Garman, Ben Merwald

And Sierra Wolff

Also Present:  Cory Jenness, Alyssa Enderson, Tracie Christensen, Tim Rodemeyer, Tyler Bjustrom

 

Kathy Roethler, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Riley to approve the agenda. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Thomsen motioned  to approve the consent items including: April board minutes, claims, SBO Financial reports, and Bids for Obsolete Equipment. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 904-905.03  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Huberty to approve second reading. Seconded by Riley.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Reports were given by Building Administrators. Superintendent Jenness gave the Student Board report to the Board. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 100-103  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular June board meeting.

 

Denovo Facilities Management: Motion by Nelson to approve the contract with Denovo to create a facilities management plan for Emmetsburg CSD.  Seconded by Huberty. All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

 

Bus Purchase: Motion by Riley to approve the purchase of a new bus with School Bus Sales. Seconded by Thomsen.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

 

Master Contract Language: Motion by Huberty to approve changes to the Master Contract language per Superintendent Jenness’ recommendations.  Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

2023-24 School Calendar: Motion by Thomsen to approve the change to the 23-24 Academic calendar per Superintendent Jennness’ recommendations. Seconded by Riley. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.  

 

Personnel: Motion by Nelson to approve the Resignations of Ann Marie Samojedny- Cook, Stephanie Tahtinen- Paraeducator, Briar Rowley- 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, and Scott Higgins- MS Baseball Coach; and the New Hires of: Dawson Weir- Freshman Baseball Coach, Amber Christensen- MS Yearbook Stipend, Mike Soenen- Volunteer Baseball coach, Tyce Jenness- Summer custodial help, and Matt Wirtz- FY24 Paraeducator. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Open Enrollments: None 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is June 21st @ 5:30 PM in the High School Library. 

 

Talking Points- discussion was held on key points to share with the community from the board meeting

 

ADJOURNMENT: Riley motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 PM. Seconded by Huberty. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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