EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

January 17, 2024

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on January 17, 2024 at 6:30 am  in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, Morgan Grimm, 

Bruce Nelson, and Kyle Caven

Absent:  

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

and Tyler Bjustrom

 

Val Morton, Board President called the meeting to order at 6:30 am. 

 

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

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Caven motioned to approve the consent items including: December board minutes, claims, and SBO Financial reports. Seconded by Nelson.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 211-217 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Roethler to approve second reading. Seconded by Nelson.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented the monthly reports to the Board of Education. Student Board Member Ben Merwald  reviewed the student board report.  

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 300-302.8  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular February board meeting.

 

Personnel: Motion by Huberty to approve the new hires of: Ryan Brennan- Paraeducator, Seth Vaske- Assistant Baseball Coach, Tim Rodemeyer- HS Girls Assistant Track, and Jessica Biddle- HS Boys Assistant Track; and Termination of Beverly Salas- Cook. Seconded by Morton. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Caven to approve the Open Enrollments as presented. Seconded by Grimm. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is February 20th  at 6:30 AM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Huberty motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 am. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                       Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

February 20, 2024

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on February 20, 2024 at 6:30 am  in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, Morgan Grimm, 

Bruce Nelson, and Kyle Caven

Absent:  

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

and Tyler Bjustrom

 

Bruce Nelson, Board Vice President called the meeting to order at 6:30 am. 

 

Val Morton arrived at 6:32 am. 

 

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

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Auditorium Naming: Brandt Roskens presented the opportunity to name the auditorium after Dave and Kelly Fog. His request also included naming the sound booth after Dan Voigt. 

 

FFA Presentation: Mr. Vermeer and Ag students shared their vision/plan for the Greenhouse. 

 

Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented the monthly reports to the Board of Education. Superintendent Jenness reviewed the activity director report and the student board report. 

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Huberty motioned to approve the consent items including: January board minutes, Claims, SBO Financial reports, and Field Trip Requests. Seconded by Grimm.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 300-302.8 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Riley to approve second reading. Seconded by Morton.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 303-303.9, 505.8  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular March board meeting.

 

Auditorium/Sound Booth Naming: Motion by Huberty to approve the naming of Emmetsburg Auditorium to Dave & Kelly Fog Auditorium and the Sound booth to Dan Voigt Sound booth. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Public Hearing for 2024-25 School Calendar: A Public Hearing was held regarding the 2024-25 Academic Calendar at 7:15 am in the District Board Room. Motion by Caven to open the public hearing. Seconded by Morton. All voted affirmative.  There were no comments received on the academic calendar. Motion by Huberty to close the public hearing at 7:37 am. Seconded by Grimm. All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

Motion by Grimm to approve the FY25 Academic Calendar as presented. Seconded by Morton. All voted affirmative. Ayes- Morton, Caven, Grimm, Roethler, and Huberty. Nay- Riley, Nelson. Motion carried. 

 

Concession Stand Project: Motion by Huberty to table the Concession Stand proposal from CMBA  in the amount of $500,000.00. Seconded by Riley. All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

 

Visitor Press Box: Discussion was had on the need for a Visitor Press Box. No motion was made.  

 

Personnel: Motion by Caven to approve the resignations of: Kristi Anderson- paraeducator, and Cassandra Ayers- cook; and the new hires of: Chelsea Kenyon- 3 Year PK Teacher, Ryan Brennan- Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Sheila Kulow- Volunteer Cheer Coach, and Erin Handeland- Volunteer Track Coach.  Seconded by Roethler. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Riley to approve the Open Enrollments as presented. Seconded by Nelson. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is March 20th at 6:30 AM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Talking Points- None

 

ADJOURNMENT: Riley motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 am. Seconded by Morton. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                       Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Special Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Education

March 6, 2024

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a special Board Meeting on March 6, 2024 at 6:30 am in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

and Morgan Grimm

Absent:  

Also Present:  Cory Jenness

 

Val Morton, Board President called the meeting to order at 6:30 am.

 

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

 

Approval of Master Contract: Motion by Caven to approve the FY25 Master Contract and Schedule B. Seconded by Huberty. All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

 

Approval of Staff Contracts: Motion by Roethler to approve the FY25 Staff Contracts as presented. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

 

CMBA Proposal for Concession Stand: Motion by Huberty to untable the Concession stand proposal. Seconded by Grimm.  All voted in favor. Motion carried. Motion by Nelson to approve the CMBA proposal for concession stand project. Seconded by Morton. Ayes- Nelson, Morton, Roethler, Grimm, and Huberty. Nays- Caven and Riley. Motion carried. 

 

Lakeside Disaster Preparedness Plan: Motion by Grimm to approve transportation services for Lakeside Senior Care in the event of a disaster. Seconded by Roethler. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Personnel: Motion by Huberty to approve the following resignation: JaDee Gloede- Football and Wrestling Cheer sponsor; and the following new hires: Justin VerMeer- HS Ag Teacher, Sheri Hartman-Coffey- Elementary SPED Teacher, Allysha Clark- Paraeducator, Bre Hotovec- Paraeducator, Ryan Brennan- MS Baseball Coach, and Matt Wirtz- Volunteer Golf Coach. Seconded by Caven. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is March 20th at 6:30 am  in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Caven motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 am. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                       Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

March 20, 2024

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on March 20, 2024 at 6:30 am  in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, Morgan Grimm, 

Bruce Nelson, and Kyle Caven

Absent:  

Also Present:  Cory Jenness, Alyssa Enderson, Tim Rodemeyer, 

and Tyler Bjustrom; Student Board Member Ava Faulkner

 

Bruce Nelson, Vice Board President called the meeting to order at 6:30 am. 

 

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

 

Val Morton arrived at 6:31 am. 

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented the monthly reports to the Board of Education. Superintendent Jenness reviewed the activity director report. Student Board member Ava Faulkner. 

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Huberty motioned to approve the consent items including: February board minutes, Claims, SBO Financial reports and the additional  Field Trip Request. Seconded by Caven.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 303-303.9, 505.8  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Nelson to approve second reading. Seconded by Riley.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 304.1-307, 401.1, 503.1-R(1), 503.2. 701.5, 502.7  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular April board meeting.

 

Early Graduation Request: Motion by Huberty to approve the Early Graduate list as presented. Seconded by Caven. Motion carried.   

 

Personnel: Motion by Morton to approve the resignations of: Dru Baak- Paraeduactor, Dawson Weir- Paraeducator & MS Football Coach, and Kayla Geelan- 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach; and the new hires of: Cole Johnson- Teacher for FY25 and Megan Geelan- Teacher for FY25.  Seconded by Roethler. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Caven to approve the Open Enrollments as presented. Seconded by Huberty. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Closed Session- Superintendent Evaluation:  Motion by Riley to move into closed session pursuant to 21.5(1)(i) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session; seconded by Caven. Roll call-Morton, Grimm, Riley, Roethler, Huberty, Caven, and Nelson. Moved into closed session at 6:55 AM. 

 

Motion to exit closed session at 7:40 am by Caven. Seconded by Nelson. Roll call-Morton, Grimm, Riley, Roethler, Huberty, Caven, and Nelson. 

 

Motion by Nelson to enter closed session. Seconded by Huberty. Motion carried. Roll call-Morton, Grimm, Riley, Roethler, Huberty, Caven, and Nelson. 

 

Motion by Nelson to exit closed session. Seconded by Huberty. Motion carried. Roll call-Morton, Grimm, Riley, Roethler, Huberty, Caven, and Nelson. 

 

Motion by Nelson to approve the 3 year Superintendent contract. Seconded by Grimm. Motion carried. 

 

Riley and Roethler exited the meeting at 8:18 AM. 

 

Closed Session- Administrator Contracts:  Motion by Caven to move into closed session pursuant to 21.5(1)(i) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session; seconded by Nelson. Roll call-Morton, Grimm, Huberty, Caven, and Nelson. Moved into closed session at 8:19 AM. 

 

Motion to exit closed session at 8:47 am by Nelson. Seconded by Grimm. Roll call-Morton, Grimm, Riley, Roethler, Huberty, Caven, and Nelson. 

 

Motion by Caven to approve the Administrator contracts. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Public Budget Hearing is scheduled for April 3 at 6:30 AM in the Central Office Board Room

 

Next Board Meeting is April 17 at 6:30 AM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Talking Points- None

 

ADJOURNMENT: Huberty motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 am. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                      Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

April 17, 2024

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on April 17, 2024 at 6:30 am  in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, Morgan Grimm, 

Bruce Nelson, and Kyle Caven

Absent:  

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

and Tyler Bjustrom

 

Val Morton, Board President called the meeting to order at 6:31am. 

 

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

 

PUBLIC FORUM: No members from the community were present. 

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented the monthly reports to the Board of Education. Superintendent Jenness reviewed the activity director report. Student Board member Ben Merwald reviewed the student board report. 

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Huberty motioned to approve the consent items including: March board minutes, Claims, and SBO Financial reports. Seconded by Nelson.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 304.1-307, 401.1, 503.1-R(1) that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Morton to approve second reading. Seconded by Grimm.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 400-401.11 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular May board meeting.

 

FY23 Audit: Motion by Nelson to approve the FY23 Audit by Schnurr & Company. Seconded by Caven. Motion carried.  

 

HS Gym Air Conditioning: Motion by Caven to approve the HS Gym Air conditioning bid from Swift Air for $119,082.00. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried.  

 

High School Lockers: Motion by Huberty to approve the HS Hallway lockers bid from VIPS. Seconded by Grimm. All voted in favor. Motion carried.  

 

Bus Barn Parking Lot: Motion by Grimm to approve the concrete work at the Bus Barn parking lot from Hansen concrete. Seconded by Huberty. All voted in favor. Motion carried.  

LGRP Contract: Motion by Nelson to approve the natural gas program contract with Wood River Energy for FY25. Seconded by Morton. All voted in favor. Motion carried.  

 

PACHS Natural Disaster Memorandum: Motion by Riley to approve the natural disaster memorandum for emergency transportation with Palo Alto County Hospital. Seconded by Grimm. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Western Iowa Tech Memorandum: Motion by Roethler to approve the dual credit memorandum with Western Iowa Tech. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Approve FY25 Contract Revisions: Motion by Caven to approve the FY25 contract revisions as presented. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Personnel: Motion by Grimm to approve the resignations of: Matt Wirtz- MS Head Wrestling Coach; and the new hires of: Chelsea Strohman- JV Football Cheer Sponsor & Wrestling Cheer Sponsor, and Jenna Garrelts- Football Cheer Sponsor.  Seconded by Huberty. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Nelson to approve the Open Enrollments as presented. Seconded by Caven. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Public Budget Hearing is scheduled for April 29 at 12:00 PM in the Central Office Board Room

 

Public Budget Hearing #2/Approval is scheduled for April 30 at 11:00 AM  in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Next Board Meeting is May 15 at 6:30 AM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Talking Points- None

 

ADJOURNMENT: Grimm motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 am. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                       Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

July 19, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on June 26, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the High School Library. 

 

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

 and Lori Riley

Absent:   Scott Kibbie

Also Present:  Cory Jenness and Alyssa Enderson

 

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

 

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

 

Val Morton arrived at 5:32 pm. 

 

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

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 104-107  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Riley to approve second reading. Seconded by Nelson.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Superintendent Jenness and SBO Enderson presented the Board of Education with a Finance report cheat sheet.  

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 402.05, 503.07, 507.02, 605.03, 605.05, & 401.07  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular August board meeting.

 

FY24 Milk & Bread Bids: Nelson motioned to approve Okoboji Bake Shop for Bread and Anderson Erickson for Milk for the FY24 school year. Seconded by Thomsen. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.

 

FY24 Depositories: Huberty motioned to approve the FY24 depositories resolution.  Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative.  Motion carried.  

 

Board Legislative Priorities: Motion by Nelson to approve the FY24 Board Legislative priorities as follows: Student Achievement, School Safety, Mental Health, and School Funding for the Emmetsburg Community School District. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Handbooks: Motion by Morton to approve the following handbooks for FY24: Certified Staff, Support Staff, Business Procedures, Athletic Policies, Secondary, Elementary, and Title IX. Seconded by Huberty. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Sharing Agreements: Motion by Nelson to approve the following sharing agreements for the FY24 school year: .2 FTE Librarian with West Bend-Mallard/Gilmore City-Bradgate, and HR Director with Sibley-Ocheyedan. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Release of Construction Documents to Bid: Motion by Nelson to approve the release of construction documents to bid on August 22rd at 2:00 PM with bids to be awarded on August 23rd regular school board meeting. Seconded by Riley. All voted affirmative. Motion carried. 

 

Annual Contracts: Motion by Huberty to approve the following annual contract: ILCC Partnership- SAVE students. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Subaward Agreement for IDHS Grant: Motion by Morton to approve subaward agreement for the IDHS grant. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted in favor. Motion passed.

 

EMC Insurance Renewal: Motion by Nelson to approve the EMC insurance renewal with an increase in deductible to $2,500.00. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Personnel: Motion by Morton to approve the resignation of Julie Dunlap- HS Secretary and hires of: Sundree Kitzinger- Paraeducator @ West, Charla Montag- AD Secretary, Arik Kerr- 8th Grade Football, Dawson Weir- 7th Grade Football, Matt Wirtz- MS Assistant Football, and the volunteer coaches: Dru Baak- MS Assistant Coach, Bruce Nelson- MS/HS Volunteer Football Coach, Jarrod Joynt- MS/HS Volunteer Football Coach, Briar Rowley- MS/HS Volunteer Football Coach, Molly McCain- HS Volunteer Girls Golf Coach, Tyler Bjustrom- Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Mark Saxton- Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Austin Flynn- Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Abby Burns- Volunteer Volleyball Coach . Seconded by Riley. Nelson abstained from voting. All others voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is August 23 at 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: Morton motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm. Seconded by Huberty. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

August 23, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on August 23, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the High School Library. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Bruce Nelson, 

Scott Kibbie(via Google  Meet), Val Morton (via Google Meet), and Lori Riley

Absent:   Katy Thomsen

Also Present:  Cory Jenness and Alyssa Enderson

 

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

 

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

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Nelson motioned to approve the consent items including: July board minutes, claims, SBO Financial reports, and Athletic Booster license plate fundraiser. Seconded by Riley. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 402.05, 503.07, 507.02, 605.02, 605.03, 605.05, and 401.07  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Huberty to approve second reading. Seconded by Nelson.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented their monthly reports to the Board of Education. Motion by Huberty to make a language change in the West Elementary handbook. Seconded by Riley. Motion carried.    

 

Scott Kibbie arrived at 5:40 pm via Google Hangouts. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 507.02, 502.10, 402.02, and 705.01 R(1)  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Nelson motioned to approve the readings as presented waiving the second reading. Huberty seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

MS Wednesday Practices: Nelson motioned to approve Middle School practices that are non mandatory on Wednesday early out days. Discussion was held. Bruce Nelson withdrew his motion. Kibbie motions to remove verbiage from secondary handbook in reference to Wednesday evenings. Huberty seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.

 

Bids for West HVAC: Kibbie motioned to table the bids for the West Elementary HVAC project pending work session discussion. Seconded by Huberty. All voted affirmative.  Motion carried.  

 

Personnel: Motion by Riley to approve the resignation of Joe Schany- Paraeducator and Sophia Carlson- Paraeducator and the new hires of: Shaylee Horst- Paraeducator, Olivia Sanders- TPRA Paraeducator, Branda Carrigan- Paraeducator, Sarah Brugman- 6th Grade Teacher, and Ally Bruhn- 5th Grade Teacher. Seconded by Nelson. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Nelson to approve the open enrollment requests as presented. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Board Work session September 6th at 5:30 pm. 

 

Next Board Meeting is September 20th at 5:30 PM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Kibbie motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 pm. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                       Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board Work Session

Board of Education

September 6, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a special Board Work Session on September 6, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Bruce Nelson, Scott Kibbie, Val Morton, Katy Thomsen

Absent:   Lori Riley

Also Present:  Cory Jenness and Alyssa Enderson

 

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

 

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

 

HVAC/West Elementary: Discussion was held by Denovo, Piper Sandler, EDA and the Board of Education regarding the building analysis completed by Denovo and areas of concern regarding the West Elementary School building. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is September 20th at 5:30 PM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Kibbie motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                        Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

September 20, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on August 23, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the High School Library. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, Scott Kibbie, & Bruce Nelson

Absent:   Katy Thomsen

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

And Tyler Bjustrom

 

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

 

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

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Morton motioned to approve the consent items including: August board minutes, claims, SBO Financial reports, Fundraisers, Bids for Obsolete Equipment, and Okoboji Sharing agreement for Debate Team. Seconded by Huberty. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

Bruce Nelson arrived at 5:33 PM. 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented their monthly reports to the Board of Education. Student Board Member Ben Merwald presented the Student Report. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 200-206.4 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular October board meeting.

 

Special Education Modified Supplemental Amount: Kibbie motioned to approve the FY23 Special Education Modified Supplemental Amount of $222,202.68. Riley seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.

 

Bids for West HVAC: Kibbie motioned to untable the Bids for West HVAC from the August meeting. Seconded by Morton. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Kibbie made a motion to reject the bids for the West Elementary HVAC. Seconded by Huberty. Motion carried. 

 

28E Agreement w/City of Emmetsburg: Motion by Nelson to approve the 28E agreement with City of Emmetsburg to waive facility rental rates for groups affiliated with the school or city for facility usage excluding major events like Prom. Seconded by Riley. Kibbie abstained from voting. All other members voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Personnel: Motion by Nelson to approve the hires of: Haleigh Reicks- HS Yearbook Sponsor and Volunteer Coach David Walters for Boys/Girls Basketball season. Seconded by Riley. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Huberty to approve the open enrollment requests as presented. Seconded by Morton. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is October 18th at 5:30 PM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Kibbie motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:02 pm. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                        Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

October 18, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on October 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, & Katy Thomsen

Absent:   Bruce Nelson and Scott Kibbie

Also Present:  Cory Jenness, Alyssa Enderson, and Tracie Christensen

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 200-206.4 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Riley to approve second reading. Seconded by Thomsen.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: HS Counselor Jadyn Schutjer presented the ICAP data and process of students developing their 4 year plans during HS years. Building Principal Tracie Christensen presented the monthly reports to the Board of Education. AD Dan Hewitt presented his report to the board. Jenness reviewed the student board report.  

 

Val Morton arrived at 5:43 pm. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 207-209.7 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular November board meeting.

 

Discuss Certified Enrollment Projections/Comparisons: Superintendent Jenness presented the comparables for the FY23 and FY24 Certified Enrollment. 

 

LEP Allowable Costs: Huberty motioned to approve the LEP Allowable Costs in the amount of $12,556.45.  Seconded by Riley. Motion carried. 

 

School Gambling License: Motion by Thomsen to approve a 180 day school gambling license for fundraising raffles done by school groups during the period approved. This motion was seconded by Morton. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Discuss SIAC Meeting Recommendations: Superintendent Jenness presented meeting notes from the SIAC committee and recommendations for the school. Motion by Huberty to follow through with the recommendations from the SIAC committee. Seconded by Riley. Motion carried. 

 

Bids for Athletic Complex Infield: Athletic Director Hewitt presented the options for the Athletic Complex infield. Bids will be presented and approved at the Regular November Board Meeting. 

 

Personnel: Motion by Thomsen to approve the resignation of: Josh Soenen, Varsity Assistant Baseball and  the new hires of: Bill Geelan/Bruce Nelson- co 7th Grade Boys Basketball, Rebekah Brady- paraeducator, and Jeremy Zeigler- HS Boys Volunteer Wrestling Coach. Seconded by Huberty. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Huberty to approve the open enrollment requests as presented. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is November 21st at 5:30 PM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Huberty motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 pm. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                        Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

November 21, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on November 21, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, Katy Thomsen, Morgan Grimm, 

Bruce Nelson, Kyle Caven, and Scott Kibbie

Absent:  

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

 

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

 

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

 

CONSENT ITEMS: Morton motioned to approve the consent items including: October board minutes, claims, SBO Financial reports, Activity Fund journal entries,  Fundraisers, Donations, and Bids for Obsolete Equipment and Staff Handbook changes.  Seconded by Huberty.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 207-209.7 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Riley to approve second reading. Seconded by Thomsen.  All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

TEACHING & LEARNING

 

Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented the monthly reports to the Board of Education. AD Dan Hewitt presented his report to the board. Jenness reviewed the student board report.  

 

ADJOURNMENT OF RETIRING BOARD: Motion by Kibbie to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 PM. Seconded by Thomsen.  Motion carried. 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

 

Superintendent Jenness called the Organizational meeting to order at 5:54 PM.

 

The oath of office was administered to new board members Morgan Grimm, Kyle Caven, Val Morton, and Bill Huberty by Superintendent Jenness.

 

Jenness called for nominations of Board President. Roethler nominated Val Morton. Riley nominated Bruce Nelson.  Caven moved to cease nominations.  Huberty seconded. Motion carried. Ballots were distributed. Morton was appointed by a 4-2 vote. Val Morton was given the oath of office. 

 

Bruce Nelson arrived at 6:12 pm. 

 

Morton called for nominations of the Vice President. Riley nominated Bruce Nelson. Morton nominated Bill Huberty. Roethler called for nominations to cease and Grimm seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ballots were distributed. Nelson was appointed as the Vice-President on a 4-3 vote. The oath of office was administered to Vice President Nelson. 

 

Morton called for nominations of Board Treasurer. Huberty nominated Alyssa Enderson. Seconded by Roethler. Riley called for nominations to cease and Roethler seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried. Enderson will be given the oath of office at a later date. 

 

Time/Date/Place for Monthly Meetings:  The time and date of the regular monthly meeting was set for the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 am in the Central Office Board Room starting January 2024.  Caven moved to set the meetings as noted and Riley seconded. Ayes- Roethler, Huberty, Caven, Nelson, Grimm, and Riley. Nays- Morton. Motion carried.

 

Appointments/Committees: The committees and appointments were set as follows:

Negotiations/Finance-Roethler, Huberty, Caven

Facilities/Transportation-Grimm, Nelson, Morton

Education/Policy Development-Riley, Grimm, Huberty

School Improvement Advisory (SIAC)-Nelson, Roethler, Caven

Emmetsburg Education Foundation-Riley

IASB Delegate-Morton

Palo Alto County Supervisory-Nelson

 

Legal Counsel: Motion by Huberty to approve Steve Avery as the district’s legal counsel for FY24. Seconded by Grimm. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

 

Local Publisher: Motion by Nelson to approve the Reporter Democrat as the district’s local publisher. Seconded by Caven. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 210.1-210.9, 503.1-503.2, 508.3 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular December board meeting.

 

Discuss Results of Needs Assessment Survey: Superintendent Jenness presented the Needs Assessment survey results with the Board of Education. 

 

Discuss/Approve Quotes for the Athletic Complex Infield: Motion by Nelson to approve the Quote from Iowa Athletic Field Construction Company in the amount of $59,895.68 to redo the Baseball/Softball infields. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Palo Alto Gaming Grant & Mini Grants:  Superintendent Jenness submitted applications for a Full Grant, and Mini-Grant for the Palo Alto County Gaming and Development Corporation for the board’s approval.

 

The Mini Grant will be initiated by the Physical Education program for heart rate monitors. Kathy Roethler made a motion to apply for a Mini Grant from PACGDC for heart rate monitors in the amount of $6,429.50. Bill Huberty seconded. Motion carried. Ayes- Roethler, Morton, Riley, Nelson, Grimm, Caven, and Huberty. Motion carried. 

 

The Full Grant is requesting funds for an interactive Touchpro display board with surrounding trophies case.  Lori Riley motioned to apply for a Full Grant from PACGDC for the interactive Touchpro display board with surrounding trophies case with a total estimated cost of $24,611.00. Morgan Grimm seconded the motion.  Ayes- Roethler, Morton, Riley, Nelson, Grimm, Caven, and Huberty. Motion carried.

 

Discuss Iowa Performance Profiles:  Building Principals reviewed the Iowa Performance Profile for Emmetsburg CSD with the Board of Education. 

 

Discuss Potential SRO (School Resource Officer): Superintendent Jenness discussed the possibility of sharing an SRO with the City of Emmetsburg beginning the FY25 School Year. 

 

Junior Student Board Member: Motion by Nelson to approve the addition of Junior Student Ava Seth-Faulkner to the Student Board. Seconded by Caven. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Early Graduation: Motion by Roethler to approve the list of Early Graduates for FY24 pending they meet all the requirements. Seconded by Caven.  All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Personnel: Motion by Huberty to approve the resignation of: Tiffany Tomlin- HS Ag/FFA Sponsor and  the new hires of: Erin Cogdill- Paraeducator at West Elementary, MS Girls Wrestling Coaches- Austin Flynn, Dan Hewitt, and Jessica Biddle splitting contract, and Austin Flynn- MS Boys Wrestling. Seconded by Grimm. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: Motion by Caven to approve the open enrollment requests as presented. Seconded by Riley. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is December 20, 2023  at 5:30 PM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Huberty motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 pm. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                        Board Secretary

EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 

Board of Education

December 20, 2023

 

The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on December 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

Present: Kathy Roethler, Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Lori Riley, Morgan Grimm, 

Bruce Nelson, and Kyle Caven

Absent:  

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

 

Val Morton, Board President called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.

 

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

 

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

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 210.1-210.9, 503.1-503.2 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: Building Principals presented the monthly reports to the Board of Education. Student Board Members Ben and Ava reviewed the student board report.  

 

First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 211-217  that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular January board meeting.

 

MSA Application: Motion by Huberty to approve the MSA application in the amount of $248,024.00. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.  

 

SBRC Application: Motion by Caven to approve the SBRC application in the amount of $15,541.60. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.

 

Discuss/Approve Sub Pay: Motion by Nelson to approve substitute rates as presented- Teacher Sub pay $140.00 per day and Para sub pay $85.75 per day.  Seconded by Caven. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Discuss/Approve PIE Sponsorship:  Members of West Elementary PIE Group presented the grant opportunity. Lori Riley made a motion to apply for a mini grant from PACGDC for Reading and Literacy iPads for $4,944. Bruce Nelson seconded. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

Personnel: Motion by Huberty to approve the new hires of: Liz Arnold- FFA Sponsor, Matt Wirtz- MS Boys Wrestling Coach, and volunteer cheer chaperone- Brandi Fehr, Sheryl Darling, and Julie Bird.  Seconded by Grimm. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 

 

Open Enrollments: None

Closed Session: Motion by Nelson to go into closed session pursuant to 21.5(1)(i) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Seconded by Roethler. Roll call: Ay- Morton, Nelson, Riley, Roethler, Caven, Huberty, and Grimm. Motion carried. 

Motion by Nelson to go out of closed session. Seconded by Caven. Motion carried. Motion by Grimm to approve Suspension and subsequent Termination of Employee X. Seconded by Morton. Motion carried. 

 

Closed Session: Motion by Nelson to go into closed session pursuant to 21.5(1)(i) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Seconded by Caven. Roll call: Ay- Morton, Nelson, Riley, Roethler, Caven, Huberty, and Grimm. Motion carried. 

Motion by Huberty to go out of closed session. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. Motion by Caven to approve Suspension of Employee Y. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

 

Next Board Meeting is January 17th at 6:30 AM in the Central Office Board Room. 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT: Nelson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 pm. Seconded by Huberty. All voted in favor. Motion carried. 

 

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Board President                                          Board Secretary