EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Public Hearing
Board of Education
February 23, 2022 Minutes
A public hearing was held regarding the West Elementary HVAC/A-C Project at 5:30 pm in the High School Library. The public hearing reviewed the proposed plans , specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost of said improvements. Those in attendance were: Board Members-Val Morton, Katy Thomsen, Bill Huberty, Scott, Kibbie, Bruce Nelson, and Lori Riley. Administrators-Darren Hanna, Tracie Christensen, and Tyler Bjustrom. Also in attendance were: Kelly Josephson, Brett Hansen, Randy Olson, Sara Straw, Matt Graves, Robin Hauswirth, Diane Weiland, Darca Saxton, Kari Menefee.
Katy Thomsen moved to open the public hearing. Bill Huberty seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Comments regarding the public hearing:
No comments were received.
Bruce Nelson moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Lori Riley. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING
All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on February 23, 2022 at 5:33 pm in the High School Library (following the public hearing).
Present: Bill Huberty, Val Morton, Katy Thomsen, Bruce Nelson, Lori Riley, Scott Kibbie
Absent: Kathy Roethler
Also Present: Darren Hanna, Tim Rodemeyer, Tracie Christensen, Kelly Josephson, Brett Hansen,
Randy Olson, Sara Straw, Matt Graves, Robin Hauswirth, Diane Weiland, Darca Saxton,
Kari Menefee.
Val Morton, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order at 5:33 pm.
Approval of Agenda: Scott Kibbie moved to approve the agenda with one late item (Discuss/Approve/Reject Bids for West Elementary Air Conditioning Phase 1 Bids). Seconded by Katy Thomsen. Motion carried.
TEACHING & LEARNING
Computer Science Plan- The District is now required to develop and implement a Computer Science Plan. Development Team Members Sara Straw, Randy Olson, Brett Hansen, and Tracie Christensen presented the progress made to date on the development of the plan.
Core Values Activity- Secondary Instructional Coach Kelly Josephson, facilitated an activity with Board Members on identifying core values for ECSD. Josephson then reviewed the results of the same activity that was completed with staff at both the elementary and secondary levels. The next step is to synthesize all of the information into a common set of core values for the District.
CONSENT ITEMS: Bill Huberty moved to approve the consent items and was seconded by Bruce Nelson. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Policies: Bruce Nelson moved to approve the second readings and revisions of board policies 603.1-603.11. Seconded by Katy Thomsen. Motion carried.
EDUCATIONAL NEWS
High School: Secondary Principal Tracie Christensen shared highlights from the High School Building Report.
Middle School: Principal Tracie Christensen shared highlights from the Middle School Building Report.
Elementary: Principal Tyler Bjustrom shared highlights from the Elementary School Building Report.
NEW BUSINESS
Personnel: Scott Kibbie moved to approve the following resignations: Sarah Brugman-Middle School Teacher, Robin Hauswirth-Middle School Teacher, Jenifer Thayer-Middle School Teacher, Holly Keenan-Prom Sponsor, Tim Rodemeryer Assistant High School Track. Seconded by Bill Huberty. Motion carried.
Katy Thomsen moved to approve the following contracts/assignments: Alyssa Enderson-Business Manager/Board Secretary ($55,000). Seconded by Scott Kibbie. Motion carried.
Scott Kibbie moved to approve the following contracts/assignments: Briar Rowly-Head Baseball Coach ($4,660). Seconded by Bill Huberty. Motion carried.
Scott Kibbie moved to approve the following contracts/assignments: Jadyn Schutjer-Assistant Track Coach ($3,186). Seconded by Bill Huberty. Motion carried.
First Reading Board Policies: Hanna reviewed board policies 604.1-604.9, Cell Phone Policy for Students and Educational Assistance Requests that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular March board meeting.
Early Retirement Applications: Applications for the early retirement program were submitted to the board by Sarah Brugman, Robin Hauswirth and Jenifer Thayer, all Middle School Teachers. Bruce Nelson moved to approve the applications and Lori Riley seconded. Motion carried. The board thanks these three long time teachers for their dedication to teaching and loyalty to the district.
Out of State Trip: Mr. Rodemeyer requested the approval of a class trip for the 8th Grade class to travel to Mt. Kato in Mankato, MN. Katy Thomsen moved to approve the trip and Bruce Nelson seconded. Motion carried.
West Air Conditioning Phase 1 Bids: There was one bid received for the project. That bid met all bidding requirements. The bid was approximately $200,000.00 dollars over the projected estimates. Scott Kibbie moved to reject the bids and rework the project bids for the Summer of 2023. Bruce Nelson seconded. Motion carried.
Adjournment: Scott Kibbie moved to adjourn at 6:27pm. Lori Riley seconded. Motion carried.
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Board Vice-President Acting Board Secretary
