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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