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 December 18, 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

 

Others present: Larry Molacek, Greg Darling, Jim Tekippe, Susan Schafer, Roger Higginbotham,

Kris Collins, James Husak, James Plantz, Debra Plantz, Mike Wedmore, Charles` Townsley, Paula Rohach, Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper and other interested citizens.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak, to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes.

 

Moved by Wacha, seconded by Kubik, to approve the minutes of the 12/04/2006 work session, bills and financial reports as presented. All ayes.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak, to approve the following resignations and contracts as presented:

Resignations:

A.         None

New Contracts or Hires:

A.         Josh Lyon:       8^th grade boy’s basketball assistant

            B.         Andy Moran:    Transferred to Elementary Custodian

All Ayes.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Wacha to approve the early graduation request for Laura Flores. All ayes.

 

Moved by Wacha, seconded by Kubik, to approve the repairs to the lunch transport vehicle at a cost of $5,106.38. All ayes.

 

Moved by Wacha, seconded by Dvorak to approve the purchase of a 2007 Silverado 4-wheel drive pick-up for $24,184 from Austin Motors. All ayes.

 

Moved by Wacha, seconded by Dvorak, to approve the purchase of a Pro Series Aluminum Topper for the new pick-up from Show Room Auto of Marshalltown for $1,405.00. All ayes.

 

Board discussed what should be done with the Primary Building. There have been two garage sales selling the contents of the building. The board doesn’t want the building to become an eye sore in the community or put additional money into the building. It was stated that the School Board would make a final decision of the future use of the Primary building at the 1/15/2007 meeting.

 

Moved by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik, to purchase new High School student science tables and chairs. All ayes.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak, to purchase approximately 100 new chairs and tables for the High School Music/Vocal/Band department at a cost of $5,493.00. All ayes.

 

 

Public Comments: None

 

Discussion Items:

Board member Jackie Dvorak asked if the vending machine prices are the same for all education centers. It was stated that the prices are not the same. The administration and teachers at each individual center determine the vending machine prices for staff use. The administration at each facility set the student/public vending machine prices.

 

A time capsule at the primary building was located behind the building plague. It included several memorabilia items from around the time the building was built. The board agreed to turn the items over to the Tama County Historical Society. It was mentioned that the Native American Artifact collection from the Primary library would be transferred to the Elementary School.

 

The board discussed the procedure used to notify students and parents when their Food Service account is low or negative of funds.

 

Mr. Tekippe stated there is a Title VII Indian Education meeting scheduled for 1/11/2007 and invited the school board members to attend.

 

Mr. Darling, Business Manager presented a map of the Intermediate building and discussed constructing rest rooms on the first floor. He stated that some fire extinguishers and other problems have occurred. It was discussed putting cameras in the facility. No action taken.

 

Old/new business:

 

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Molacek spoke with community member present about underclass individuals being moved up to varsity basketball. He stated that he has reviewed the current policy and it appears that the coach had followed the policy’s procedure when moving players up to varsity.

Mr. Molacek report that the City of Tama intends on beginning construction of the 14^th street and Country Club Drive sidewalk soon.

 

 

Moved by Wacha, seconded by Dvorak, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. All ayes.

 

Next meeting scheduled for 01/15/2007 at 7:30p.m.

 

 

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