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 January 15, 2007 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, Mark Fetter, Mike Wedmore, and other interested citizens.

 

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

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak, to approve the minutes of the 12/20/2006 regular session, bills and financial reports as presented. All ayes.

 

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

Resignations:

A.             Terri Heller:                   8^th grade reading teacher/early retirement

B.             Darold Hennessy:         Head Softball Coach

New Contracts or Hires:

A.         Cristina Helmer:                        Transfer to Behavior Disorder Instructor at Elementary

B.         Dustin Schuett:                        High School Custodian            

All Ayes.

 

Tabled action on City of Tama utility easement request until next meeting.

 

Moved by Hala, seconded by Kubik, to allow the local fire departments to use the Tama Primary building as a fire training facility after asbestos testing is complete, then demolish the building. All ayes.

 

By census Margo Kubik will represent the School Board at the Tama County Conference meeting on January 18, 2007. No action.

 

Moved by Wacha, seconded by Dvorak to approve the purchase of Wenger stage platforms, legs and accessories for $5,813.00. All ayes.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak, to authorize the attendance of a student at the Honor Band Conference February 2/3, 2007 in Ames. All ayes.

 

Reviewed and accepted the FY 2005-2006 Superintendent’s Annual Report.

 

Public Comments: None

 

Discussion Items:

Discussed early graduation request for Gabriela Martinez and Holly Shepard.

 

A proposed update of the Title I plan wasn’t discussed due to committee members not being able to attend. This will be on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting.

 

Old/new business:

Discussed constructing a restroom on the first floor of the Intermediate school facility. Currently there is only a restroom in the lower level. Purchase of cameras for the Intermediate Building so that the facility activity could be more closely monitored was discussed. It was decided to place these items on the agenda for action at the next meeting.

It was stated that the sidewalk along Country Club drive has been completed by the City of Tama. The 14^th Street sidewalk has not been completed at this time.

The fiscal year 2006-2007 line item budget document was handed out to the school board members.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Molacek commented that the Boone School District has asked to be released from the conference beginning next year.

 

Moved by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik to go into closed session for strategic discussion of the 2007-2008-employee negotiation, per policy 204.30(G) at 8:45 p.m. All ayes.

 

Returned to regular session and adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

 

Next meeting scheduled for 02/05/2007 at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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