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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