EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Education
July 17, 2019 Minutes
All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in regular session on July 17, 2019 at 5:30pm in the Library.
Present: Rick Brennan, Jane Hoyman, Ed Meyer, Kathy Roethler, Scott Kibbie, Aaron
Dietrich
Absent: Dan Chism
Also Present: Darren Hanna, Lisa Chapman, Anesa McGregor, Tricia Reichert
President Hoyman called the regular meeting to order at 5:30pm, acknowledged the fact of a quorum.
Approval of Agenda: Roethler moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Kibbie. Motion carried.
Approval of Consent Items: Brennan moved to approve the consent items. Seconded by Meyer. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Policies: Policies 210.1-210.9 and 505, 505.5R1. Hanna recommended approval of the policies as presented with the change to the policy regarding the Organizational Meeting BP 210.9. The organizational meeting will be scheduled for November following the elections. Roethler moved to approve the policies as presented with the one change to 210.9. Seconded by Meyer. Motion carried. Brennan moved to approve the second reading for the 505 and 505.5R1 regarding the Graduation Policy. Seconded by Dietrich. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Resignations/Contracts:. Hanna recommended the following resignation: Anna Fiene-9th Grade Volleyball (in order to accept the Assistant Varsity position). Roethler moved to approve the resignation and was seconded by Dietrich. Motion carried. Hanna also recommended the contracts and hirings as follows: Anna Fiene-Assistant Varsity Volleyball, and Volunteer Football Coaches-Tyler Bjustrom, Bruce Nelson, Jarrod Joynt. Hoyman moved to approve the contracts and hirings. Seconded by Brennan. Motion carried.
Board Policies: The board was presented with the following policies-211-214. The board was asked to review the policies and contact Superintendent Hanna or Secretary Chapman for any questions.
Support Staff Handbook: Roethler moved to approve the Support Staff Handbook. Meyer seconded. Motion carried.
Faculty Handbook SY20: The School Improvement Committee met with Mr. Hanna regarding the Faculty Handbook. Hoyman moved to approve the handbook and Kibbie seconded. Motion carried.
Business Procedures Handbook SY20: Hanna recommended approval of the Business Procedures Handbook. Brennan moved to approve the handbook and Meyer seconded. Motion carried.
Iowa NET High Academy: Hanna explained the alternative education program for special circumstances to the board. This is the second year of using the program. Cost is based on usage and are no upfront costs. Administration has met and will further develop handbook policies around appropriate use. Hanna recommended approval. Dietrich moved to approve the program and Meyer seconded. Motion carried.
Legislative Priorities: Priorities that were chosen last year were reviewed. The board reviewed the list supplied by Iowa Association of School Boards and chose the top five priorities for the Emmetsburg School District. The priorities chosen were School Funding Policy, Mental Health Issues, Teacher Leadership & Development, Preschool and Supplemental State Aid.
PACH Nursing Contract: Hanna discussed the nursing contract with the board. The district pays a flat fee. An hourly rate of $90 per hour will be assessed if we exceed the maximum time allowed. We have not exceeded the flat rate in the last two years. Hoyman moved to approve the agreement and Roethler seconded. Motion carried.
Appoint Secretary/Treasurer: Roethler moved to appoint Lisa Chapman as the Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2019/2020 Fiscal Year. Seconded by Brennan. Motion carried. Board President Hoyman administered the oath to Lisa Chapman as Board Secretary/Treasurer.
Committee Appointments: Hanna would like to appoint committee members at this time. Brennan moved to approve the formation of the committees. Seconded by Kibbie. Motion carried. Committees include:
Negotiations/Finance: Brennan, Hoyman, Dietrich (7am 2nd Tuesday of month)
Facilities/Transportation: Brennan, Kibbie, Dietrich (7am 3rd Tuesday of month)
Education/Policy Development: Hoyman, Roethler, Chism (7am 1st Tuesday of month)
School Improvement Advisory (SIAC): Kibbie, Roethler, Meyer (1 in 2nd Quarter and 2 in 3rd Quarter in following a board meeting)
Emmetsburg Education Foundation: Meyer
IASB Delegate: Meyer
Palo Alto County: Brennan (Tuesdays at 8am-1 or 2 times per year)
Kibbie moved to adjourn at 6:09pm. Seconded by Meyer. Motion carried.
