REGULAR SESSION

OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTH TAMA COUNTY

 

 

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of South Tama County met on October 16, 2006 in Regular Session at the Administration Office, Tama, Iowa at 6:00 p.m.

 

On call of the roll the following were present:        

                                                       Alan Upah-Board President

                                                       Donald Wacha-Board Vice President         

                                                       Jackie Dvorak-Board Member

                                                       Margaret Kubik-Board Member

                                                       Ron Hala-Board Member

                                                       Mark Fetter-Board Secretary-Arrived 6:10

 

Also present were: Larry Molacek, Greg Darling, Steve Burr, Jim Tekippe, Tim Downs, Joyce Wiese from the local paper and interested staff and citizens.

 

Motion by Kubik, seconded by, Wacha to approve the agenda as presented.  All ayes.

 

Motion by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik to approve the 10/02/06 work sessions minutes, the bills and financial statements as presented.  All ayes.

 

Motion by Wacha, seconded by Kubik to accept the resignations and contracts as presented: All ayes.

                                                       Resignations

1.      Gailyn Kapayou: Concession Coordinator

2.      Beth Young: Alternative School Educational Aide

3.      Sharon Manfull: Elementary Secretary 10/31/06

New Contracts

1.      Britney Elsbury: S.E. Transportation Aide

2.      Doreen Zimmerman: H.S. Special Education Aide

3.      Pat Cline: Elem. Food Service (2hr)

4.      Jeri Ellenbecker: Concession Coordinator

5.      Deb Plantz: Prom Sponsor

6.      George Corum: Assistant Boys Track

7.      Beth Young: H.S. Liaison

 

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Dvorak to approve Early Graduation Requests for

Alyssa Hoskey and Danielle Dunning.  All ayes.

 

The administration and school board discussed the South Tama Volunteer Program and volunteer application form thatŐs being implemented.

 

Tim Downs Maintenance/Bus Supervisor discussed installing 1000 feet of 6 inch PVC down spout at the Elementary School for an estimated cost of $5,300.00. Mr. Downs stated the PVC will be placed under the sidewalk and extended away from the building. As requested by the school board he has received an estimated cost to tear down the Primary School. It is estimated to cost between $100,000 to $150,000 with asbestos removal costing $10,000.00. General discussion followed.  After discussion the School Board decided to receive public input in deciding how to handle the Primary Buildings future.

Mr. Downs requested that a 4th custodian be hired at the Elementary School. He stated there is approximately 30,000 square feet more space at the Elementary School then at the previous education facilities. No action taken.  Tabled until next meeting.

 

Public Hearing opened by Board President to hear comments in regard to the sale of property to the Department of Transportation.

No public comment heard in regard to sale of property to Department of Transportation.

Motioned by Dvorak, second by Wacha, to close public hearing in regard to sale of property to the Department of Transportation. All ayes.

Motion by Dvorak second by Wacha to approve resolution VI that sells and conveys .16 of an acre described as the SW1/4 of Section 25, Township 83 North, Range 15 West for $800.00 to the Department of Transportation. All ayes.

 

Routine Items: None

 

Public Comment: None

 

Discussion Items:

A. Building Update: Kent Jorgenson, project construction manager, stated the Elementary School is basically complete. The 1-year contractor warranty period began on 6/11/06. The roof is warranted for 15 years.

B. Early graduation: Alice Crone has requested early graduation. Will be on the next meetingŐs agenda for action.

 

Old and/or New Business:

Mr. Molacek stated that he received an estimated cost to replace the theatre and temporary classroom at the High School of $1,500,000.00. He stated that in approximately 3 years there would be sufficient funds in the Property Plant and Equipment Account to do this project. 

Discussed Block scheduling. It was stated that Mr. Burr has sent out a survey to the teachers to get their impression as to how it is working.

 

Superintendent Report.

  1. Enrollment is up this year by 44.1 students.
  2. Rambo hearing is 11/17/06 in St. Louis.

 

Next meeting scheduled for 11/06/06 at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Motioned by Wacha second by Dvorak to adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m. All ayes.

 

 

 

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Alan Upah, Board President       Date                       Mark Fetter, Board Secretary            Date