EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Education
March 20, 2023
The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on March 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the High School Library.
Present: Kathy Roethler, Katy Thomsen, Lori Riley, Scott Kibbie, Bruce Nelson, Bill Huberty,
and Val Morton.
Absent: Student Board members Sierra Wolff, Devan Garman, and Ben Merwald
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 Kibbie to approve the agenda. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS: Nelson motioned to approve the consent items including: February board minutes, claims, SBO Financial reports, and donations. Seconded by Morton. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 900-902.04, 507.09 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Huberty to approve second reading. Seconded by Kibbie. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
TEACHING & LEARNING
Elementary ELA Curriculum Adoption: Sara Straw, Danielle Auten, Sueanne Deitering, and Amy Thompson presented the Elementary ELA Curriculum Adoption process.
Administrative Reports: Reports were given by Building Administrators. Jenness gave the Student Board report to the Board.
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 507.09R1, 903-903.05 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular April board meeting.
Reading Curriculum: Motion by Riley to approve the new Elementary Reading Curriculum purchase with CKLA. Seconded by Morton. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
Master Contract: Motion by Huberty to approve the FY24 Master Contract. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
Staff Contracts: Motion by Morton to approve the Staff salary increases for FY24. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
E-Rate Category 2 Bids: Motion by Huberty to approve the bid from ANP for E-Rate Category 2 projects. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
Wellness Goals: Motion by Thomsen to approve the Wellness Goals as presented. Seconded by Morton. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
FY24 Contract with LGRP: Motion by Thomsen to approve the FY24 Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission for Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement. Seconded by Morton. Ayes- Roethler, Morton, Thomsen, Nelson, Riley, and Huberty. Nays- Kibbie.Motion carried.
Career & College Transition Counselor with ILCC: Motion by Kibbie to tentatively approve the Staff Sharing of Career and College Transition Counselor with Iowa Lakes Community College with the stipulation that Iowa Lakes CC finds a 3rd school to join the sharing agreement. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
Personnel: Motion by Riley to approve the Resignations of Arik Kerr- Quiz bowl, and the New Hires of: Haily Hoyman- 3rd Grade Teacher, Hannah Jacobsma- 5th and 6th Band & Vocal Teacher, Emily Lee- 1st Grade, Dan Hewitt- HS Athletic Director, Josh Soenen- JV Baseball Coach, Charla Montag & BJ Buhrow- Prom Co-Sponsors. Seconded by Nelson. Morton abstains from vote due to conflict of interest. All others voted in favor. Motion passed.
Open Enrollments: None
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Next Board Meeting is April 5th 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: Kibbie motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 PM. Seconded by Nelson. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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Board President Board Secretary
