SPECIAL 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 in the Administrative Office, Tama, Iowa on November 06, 2006 at 6:10 p.m.

 

On call of the roll the following were present:         Alan Upah

                                                                                  Donald Wacha

                                                                                  Jackie Dvorak

                                                                                  Margaret Kubik

                                                                                  Ron Hala

                                                                                  Mark Fetter

 

Others present: Larry Molacek, Greg Darling, Terry Eisenbarth, George Kuhter, Steve Roland, Steve Cose, Susan Schafer, Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper and interested citizens.

 

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

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Wacha to approve the minutes of the 10/16/06 regular session, bills and financial reports as presented. All ayes.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Wacha to accept the following resignations and contracts as presented: All Ayes

Resignations:

A.   None

New Contracts or Hires:

A.   Amber Killian:                   Elementary Secretary

B.   Debra Price:                     Alternative High School Aide

C.   Cindy Dunning:                 High School Special Education Aide

D.   Pat Cline:                          PK-1 Grade Teacher Aide

 

Presentation by Middle School Points of Pride:

Mr. Steve Roland was present to discuss intra-disciplinary curriculum units taught during the year to 6th graders. Specific disciplinary units taught covered caves, dissection, and others.

Mr. Larry Fletcher was present to discuss the curriculum units taught to the 7th grade. He discussed the present curriculum unit being taught about national parks. He brought a display board that was completed by one student group.

Mr. George Kuhter was present to discuss the curriculum units taught to the 8th graders.

Mr. Steve Cose, Middle School Principal, has been assigned the responsibility to review the District Wide Crisis Management Plan. He stated that a committee has been organized to review the current plan and make recommendations to the board. The committee met on 11/02/06. Future meetings are planned before presenting a written report to the school board sometime around February or March 2007.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Hala to approve the safety measures recommended for the Chelsea Elementary Center. All Ayes.

It is approved that, the front doors will be locked at the Chelsea Elementary Center from 8:35 A.M. until 3:15 P.M. and install a doorbell at the front entrance. This is being done, to monitor who is entering the building and assure the safety of the staff and students.

 

Motion by Kubik second by Wacha to approve the purchase of a new vending machine for the High School from All Brand, of Clive, Iowa for $3,895.00. All Ayes.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Wacha to seek input from the community on or by 11/20/2006 in regard to the future of the Primary facility. All Ayes.

 

Discussed placing grass seed around the Elementary School. It was agreed to seed all areas except the sloped areas. The sloped areas will be seeded in the spring.

 

Discussed hiring an additional custodian for the Elementary. It was agreed to table this issue until the regular meeting on 11/20/06.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Hala to approve early graduation for Alice Crone. All Ayes.

 

Routine Action Items: None

 

Public Comments: None

 

Discussion Items:

Tim Downs was present to discuss extending the gutters at the Elementary school. He estimated it costing $3,840.00. Agreed to place on the next meetingÕs agenda.

Eric Ries, Activities Director, discussed the purchase of wall pads for the 4-season building. He stated they are needed to prevent wrestlers from injuring themselves. He estimated the cost to be $13,000.00 and could be paid from the P.P.E.L. account. Item to be placed on the next meetings agenda.

 

Sandra Jantzen, Food Service Director, discussed the State inspection report. She stated that the steamer at the High School has not passed inspection and isnÕt approved for use after 11/20/2006. She said there are two options. Replace the steamer at the High School or make the kitchen at the Elementary a full service kitchen. To replace the steamer would cost $15,000.00. To make the Elementary kitchen full service it would cost $25,000.00. Item to be placed on the next meetingÕs agenda.

 

Old/New Business: None

 

SuperintendentÕs Report:

Mr. Molacek wanted to clarify comments in regard to construction cost of a theatre and replacement of the temporary modular units. Mr. Molacek stated that he was only responding to questions from school board member, Margo KubikÕs, about replacement cost and was not recommending any new construction at this time.

 

Mr. Molacek stated that the RAMBO appeal is scheduled for 11/16-17/2006 in St. Louis.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Kubik to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All ayes.

 

Next meeting scheduled for 11/20/06 at 7:30p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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