EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Education
May 18, 2022 Minutes
All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on May 18, 2022 at 5:30pm in the High School Library.
Present: Bill Huberty, Kathy Roethler, Val Morton, Bruce Nelson, and Lori Riley
Absent: Scott Kibbie and Katy Thomsen
Also Present: Darren Hanna, Alyssa Enderson, Tim Rodemeyer, Tracie Christensen,
Tyler Bjustrom, Cory Jenness, Kelly Josephson, Sara Straw, Jeremy Zeigler,
Darca Saxton, Amy Thompson, Robin Hauswirth, Kelly Klaus, Kari Menefee,
Mike & Robert Frederick
Kathy Roethler, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.
TEACHING & LEARNING
Elementary Outcomes- Sara Straw presented student testing score data
Secondary Outcomes- Kelly Josephson presented student testing score data
Approval of Agenda: Huberty moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Morton. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS: Morton moved to approve the consent items. Seconded by Huberty. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: None at this time. Discuss Public Access to Facilities remains tabled until the June meeting.
EDUCATIONAL NEWS
High School: Robert Frederick presented his Eagle Scout project which includes a trophy case and planters to the Middle School area.
Middle School: Reports were given to the board.
Elementary: Reports were given to the board.
NEW BUSINESS
Personnel: Nelson moved to approve the following contracts/assignments: Ashley Bonner- NHS Advisor- $532.00; Sarah Yotter- Musical Choreographer- $856.40; Cory Jenness- Superintendent- $140,000.00; Saige Matthies- Special Education Teacher- $43,568.00; Amy Stewart- MS Teacher- $51,767.00 with $2,500.00 sign on bonus; Madison Schoening- 5-12 Behavior Coach- $4,000.00; Jill Schany- Secondary ELA Model Teacher- $4,000.00; Holly Keenan- Secondary HS Math/Science Model Teacher- $4,000.00; Kari Menefee- Elementary BLT- $1,000.00; and Elizabeth Naviaux- MS BLT- $1,000.00. Seconded by Riley. Motion carried.
First Reading Board Policies: Hanna reviewed board policies 605.7-606.1 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. The second reading will be held at the regular June board meeting.
Equipment Repair Insurance Contract: Morton motioned to approve the Jester Insurance contract for FY23. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried.
Salary Increase for Food Service Staff: Hanna presented the need to increase Food Service staff. Huberty motioned to approve the increase in pay for Cooks and Servers. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried.
Navigate360 SEL Subscription: Lori Riley motioned to approve the Navigate360 contract. Seconded by Morton. Motion carried.
Summer Projects: Morton made the motion to approve the Summer project list. Seconded by Riley. Motion carried.
Secondary Handbook Review: The first half of the Handbook was given to Board members to review. The second half will be given in June and final approval will be at the regular July board meeting.
Adjournment: Morton moved to adjourn at 6:05pm. Huberty seconded. Motion carried.
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