EMMETSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Special Meeting
Board of Education
October 7, 2020 Minutes
All motions are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
The Board of Education of Emmetsburg Community School District met in a special session on October 7, 2020 at 7:00am in the library.
Present: Jane Hoyman, Bill Huberty, Kathy Roethler, Aaron Dietrich, Katy Thomsen, Scott Kibbie, Val Morton (by Zoom)
Absent: none
Also Present: Darren Hanna, Lisa Chapman, Tracie Christensen, Tyler Bjustrom, Tim Rodemeyer, Holly Keenan, Joe Schany, Sue Rouse, Kari Schany, Ally Bruhn, Robin Hauswirth, Jill Schany, Lori Riley, Arik Kerr, JaDee Gloede, Amy Thompson
Jane Hoyman, President, called the session to order at 7:00am, acknowledged the fact of a quorum.
Approval of Agenda: Roethler moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Kibbie. Motion carried.
Hoyman reviewed the procedures of a public board meeting and the process for comments and complaints.
Superintendent Contract Renewal: Hoyman informed the audience that the board met in an exempt session regarding the superintendent’s contract renewal. Huberty wanted to express to the public that he is on the board for everyone and not just one group. He is here to support staff, public, the superintendent and first and foremost the students. Huberty wanted all to know that he thought through his decision carefully and wanted those on hand to know that he is there for all of them. Roethler spoke to the audience about the Policy & Educational Committee held Tuesday morning. Roethler said she was “blown away” by the educational plans for instructional framework and priority standards that Principal Christensen and Superintendent Hanna presented to the committee. She noted that the plans are what are best for our students and raising scores.
The terms of the contract are as follows, Year 1: $138,000, Year 2: $142,000 and Year 3: $146,000 plus a district contribution of $4,000 to a 403(b) (a tax sheltered annuity plan). Secretary Chapman asked the board about the 403(b) contribution noting the district rescinded the policy allowing 403(b) contributions years ago. Chapman was directed to address the change with legal permission to allow the exception for the superintendent. All other benefits including family insurance, life insurance, long term disability and leave days remained the same as the current contract.
Kibbie moved to approve the contract and Dietrich seconded. Ayes-Kibbie, Dietrich, Huberty, Hoyman, Morton, Roethler. Nays-None. Abstain-Thomsen. Motion carried.
Kibbie moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:09am. Seconded by Roethler. Motion carried.
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