EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
Board of Education
December 20, 2024
The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a regular session on December 20, 2024 at 6:30 am in the Central Office Board Room.
Present: Val Morton, Morgan Grimm, Bruce Nelson, Kathy Roethler, Lori Riley,
and Kyle Caven
Absent: Bill Huberty
Also Present: Cory Jenness, Alyssa Enderson, Tracie Christensen, Tyler Bjustrom,
Tim Rodemeyer
Val Morton, Board President called the meeting to order at 6:30am.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Grimm to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FORUM: No members from the community were present.
TEACHING & LEARNING
Administrative Reports: Building Principals presented their monthly reports. Student Board Member Danica Ringlaben presented the Student Board Report.
CONSENT ITEMS: Caven motioned to approve the consent items including: November board minutes, Claims, SBO Financial reports, Donations, Concession Construction Payment #1, and Online Bids for Obsolete Equipment. Seconded by Riley. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Second Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed Board policies 405.5-406.6 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Roethler to approve second reading. Seconded by Nelson. All voted affirmative. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading Board Policies: Jenness reviewed board policies 407.1-408.3 that were discussed at the Policy Development Committee meeting. Motion by Morton to waive the second reading of Board policies and approve as presented. Seconded by Riley. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.
Iowa Performance Profiles: Discussion was held during Principal reports on the Iowa Performance profiles for each building.
NW Iowa Virtual Academy: Discussion was held regarding an online alternative school for students within the District.
SBRC Application: Motion by Nelson to approve the SBRC Application in the amount of $8,362.52. Seconded by Grimm. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.
Revenue Purpose Statement: Discussion was held on the Revenue Purpose Statement Resolution. No motions were made.
Partnership with YMCA: Discussion was held regarding a potential partnership with YMCA for childcare and recreational services.
Purple Pathway MOU: Motion by Nelson to approve the Purple Pathway MOU with UNI. Seconded by Grimm. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.
Personnel: Motion by Riley to approve the following resignations: Shelby Neet- Paraeducator, and Devin Goodchild- Paraeducator; and the following new hires: Yasmin Mireles- Paraeducator, Dawson Weir- Paraeducator, Rossa Russo- Server, Scott Mason- Server, Kim Kerr- Cook, and Shelbie Reding- 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach. Seconded by Caven. All members voted in favor. Motion passed.
Open Enrollment: None
Early Graduation Requests: Motion by Morton to approve the Early graduation list requests as presented pending they meet all graduation requirements. Seconded by Nelson. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Next Board Meeting is January 22th @ 6:30 AM.
Talking Points on Board Agenda Items- Discussion on Administrative/Activity reports.
ADJOURNMENT: Caven motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 am. Seconded by Roethler. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
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