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 in the Administrative Office, Tama, Iowa on November 20, 2006 at 7:30 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, Eric Ries, Susan Schafer, Roger Higginbotham, Sandy Jantzen, Mike Haughey, Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper and interested citizens.

 

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

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Hala to approve the minutes of the 11/06/06 special session, bills and financial reports as presented. All ayes.

 

Motion by Dvorak, second by Kubik to approve the following resignations and contracts as presented: All ayes

Resignations:

A.   None

New Contracts or Hires:

A.   Hela Meek:                        Elementary Food Service-2 hour position

B.   Tracy Sienknecht:            7^th Grade Asst. Girls Basketball Coach

 

Eric Ries, Activities Director, discussed the purchase of wall pads for the 4-season building. He stated they are needed to prevent injuries. He estimated the cost to be $13,000.00 and could be paid from the P.P.E.L. account.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Hala to purchase the wall mats for the 4-seasons building. All ayes.

 

Lon Wilkerson presented two bids for four basketball backboards. He stated they are needed at the new Elementary school. There are currently only two backboards. He recommended the bid from Iowa Direct Equipment for $8,990.00. The bid included delivery and installation.

 

Motion by Hala, second by Dvorak to purchase the backboard from Iowa Direct Equipment for $8,990.00. Vote, 4 yes 1 no.

 

Eric Ries, Activities Director, has developed a Coaching Staff Evaluation process document. He stated the process is similar to what is used at other schools in our conference.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Hala to approve the coaching staff evaluation process. All ayes.

 

Due to increased student enrollment of 44.1 units when comparing 2005 to 2006 the South Tama School District is allowed funding growth of $274,180.00 by Iowa Department of Education.

Discussed by the school board members.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Dvorak to authorize the increased Modified Allowable Budget Growth of $274,180.00 due to increased student enrollment. All ayes.

 

Alan Upah, Board Chairman, opened public hearing to discuss the future of the Tama Primary building. Mr. Molacek stated that he has not received any correspondence from anyone interested in buying the facility. Mike Haughey stated that he hopes the facility doesn’t become an eye sore in the community. That something be done before that happens.

Sue Schafer stated that the roof is bad but it could be turned into a good apartment building.

The school board discussed having another public contents sale, possible on a Saturday. It was mentioned that $2,750.00 was brought in from the sales of the building contents on November 16 and 17, 2006. Since no one came forward to purchase the building or recommend a course of action from the public, the School Board discussed allowing the Tama Fire Department to use the building for fire training purposes, demolish the facility and then sell the property.

No action taken.

 

At the 11/06/2006 meeting Sandra Jantzen, Food Service Director, discussed the State Food Services inspection report. She stated that the steamer at the High School has not passed inspection and isn’t 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.

 

Tim Downs, Maintenance Director, presented 3 bids that would make the new Elementary school kitchen full service. The additional equipment needed are an oven, sink, kettle, refrigerator and various other kitchen items. The low bid is from Martin Brothers in the amount of $30,085.08.

Discussion followed.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Dvorak to approve the purchase of kitchen equipment for the Elementary School from Martin Brothers for $30,085.08. All ayes.

 

Tim Downs, Maintenance Director, discussed hiring an additional custodian He stated, there are 46,000 square feet of additional space that needs to be cleaned because of the new school. The new custodian will spend approximately 2.5 hours at the Intermediate and 5.5 hours at the elementary.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Dvorak to approve the addition of one custodial position. All ayes.

 

Tim Downs presented two bids for the purchase of a new commercial sweeper for use at the Elementary School. He stated because of the size and speed that this machine works that it would take a hour and half less time to clean the carpets at the School. He is recommending the purchase of the Nobles Commercial Floor Care Equipment.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Dvorak to purchase the Nobles Scout 28 for $3,395.00. All ayes.

 

Tim Downs presented a bid of $3,840.00 from Precision Sheet Metal Inc. for the purchase of gutter and downspouts at the Elementary School.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Kubik to purchase gutters and downspouts from Precision Sheet metal for $3,840.00. All ayes.

 

Tim Downs presented two bids for the purpose of purchasing a vehicle that would be used for driver’s education and other school business purposes. He stated that one of the two current driver education cars has 160,000 miles. He also stated that this year’s driver education class has a larger number of students then previously. He recommends purchase of a 2006 Chevrolet Impala from Grieder’s.

 

Motion by Kubik, second by Wacha to purchase the 2006 Chevrolet Impala from Grieder Motors for $13,800.00. All ayes.

 

Tim Downs presented two bids for the purchase of a new pick-up. He stated it is needed for the maintenance department. Alan Upah asked if the pick-up could be used to pull the band department trailer. He stated he didn’t know. He would have to look into the weight capacity. No action taken.

 

Routine Action Items: None

 

Public Comments: None

 

Discussion Items:

A. Early graduation requested for Laura Flores.

To be placed on agenda for action at the next meeting.

B. Margo Kubik stated that she received a copy of the Trojan Tribune and thought it was very good.

C. Margo Kubik requested that Mr. Cose be present at a future meeting to discuss the anti-bullying program being implemented at the Middle School.

D. Donald Wacha discussed a possible water problem at the east door of the Elementary School ask that it be looked into.

 

Old/New Business: None

 

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Molacek stated that he and Tim Downs had attended the Tama City Council meeting.

The City Council discussed and approved constructing a sidewall from Country Club Drive to Highway 63 and from the school property to 14^th Street. He stated it would be the responsibility of the school to maintain the sidewall and provide lighting.

Mr. Molacek stated that he had attended the 11/17/2006 RAMBO hearings in St. Louis. He said there were no surprises and the school district should know the outcome within 3 or 4 months.

Motion by Dvorak, second by Kubik to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. All ayes.

 

Next meeting scheduled for 12/04/06 at 7:30p.m.

 

 

 

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