EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Education
April 19, 2023
The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on April 19, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the High School Library.
Present: Katy Thomsen, Lori Riley, Scott Kibbie, Bruce Nelson, Bill Huberty,
and Val Morton. Student Board member Devan Garman
Absent: Kathy Roethler and Student Board members Sierra Wolff and Ben Merwald
Also Present: Cory Jenness, Alyssa Enderson, Tracie Christensen, Tim Rodemeyer
Val Morton, Vice Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Riley to approve the agenda. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS: Riley motioned to approve the consent items including: March board minutes, claims, SBO Financial reports, Field Trip Requests, Bids for Obsolete Equipment and donations. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 903-903.5 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Huberty to approve second reading. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
TEACHING & LEARNING
FFA Presentation: Hannah Noethe performed a speech to the Board of Education that she presented at the State FFA Convention.
Administrative Reports: Reports were given by Building Administrators. Student Board member Devan Garman gave the Student Board report to the Board.
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 904-905.03 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular May board meeting.
Additional Contracts: Motion by Huberty to approve the extended contracts for FY24 including Schedule B, extended contracts, and TLC positions. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
Graduate List: Motion by Thomsen to approve the Class of 2023 Graduate list. Seconded by Riley. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
Audit RFP: Motion by Nelson to approve Schnurr and Company LLC as School auditors for FY24, 25, & 26. Seconded by Huberty. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
Personnel: Motion by Riley to approve the Resignations of Cam Arnold- Pareducator, Allie Bigley- Paraeducator, and Brett Hansen- MS Football Assistant Coach; and the New Hires of: Amber Miller- 6th Grade Teacher, Brett Hansen- MS AD, and Bayleigh Theesfeld- Freshman Softball Coach. Seconded by Thomsen. All voted in favor. Motion passed.
Open Enrollments: None
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Next Board Meeting is May 1st at 12:00 PM Budget Hearing in the High School Conference Room.
Talking Points- discussion was held on key points to share with the community from the board meeting
ADJOURNMENT: Riley motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 PM. Seconded by Kibbie. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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