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 April 16, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

 

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

                                                                        Donald Wacha

                                                                        Margaret Kubik

                                                                        Ron Hala

                                                                        Jackie Dvorak

Quorum present.

 

Others present: Larry Molacek, Greg Darling, Mark Fetter, Jon Huebner, Mike Wedmore, Dan Lopez, Teresa Vodochodsky, Darlene Turbett, Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper and approximately 30 other interested citizens.

 

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

 

Moved by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik, to approve the 04/02/2007 special session minutes, financial reports, and bills as presented. All ayes.

 

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

Resignations:

A.             Lindsay Aronson:         H/S Math-National Honor Society Sponsor. All ayes.

B.             Michelle Bradley:          High School Girls Tennis Coach. All ayes.

 

New Contracts or Hires:

A.         Shanna Goos:             Transfer from 6^th to 8^th Grade Reading. All ayes.

B.         Gayle Walker:               High School Food Services. All ayes.

C.         James Tekippe:            2007-2008 High Schools Principal. Upah yes, Wacha yes, Dvorak yes, Kubik yes, Hala no.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak that the current contract with Superintendent Molacek remain in force for the second year of its term, with a final contract date of June 30, 2008. All ayes.

 

Moved by Dvorak seconded by Kubik, to set the 2007-2008 public budget hearing for May 7, 2007 at 7:35 p.m. in the School Board/Administrative office. All ayes.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Hala, to accept the low bid of $8,513.76 from Philips Flooring for the sanding, refinishing and painting of lines at the Middle School gym floor. All ayes.

 

Moved by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik, to accept the low bid of $3,750.00 from New Century Communications for the purchase and installation of a new phone system at the Administration Office. All ayes.

 

Routine action Items: None

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Comments:

Jon Huebner, representative for the South Tama Education Association, read a prepared statement from the Association. It stated that the STCEA educators are dedicated to the field of education. As educators, they are evaluated according to criteria and standards set forth by the state, school board, and administration that is relevant to their professionalism and duties as teachers. As an organization of educators, the STCEA ask the school board and public to expect our leadership and administration be obligated to uphold similar expectations as leaders in the South Tama School District. The STCEA suggested using the draft of the Iowa Criteria and Standards for administrative leaders created by the Iowa State legislature be used as a tool for evaluation and evidence collection. A copy of the Iowa Standards for School Leaders was provided to each school board member.

 

Discussion Items:

Tim Downs Transportation/Maintenance Director was present to discuss purchasing 4 new digital bus cameras. The current cameras are 8mm and hard to get parts and repair. Estimated cost is $6,363.00. Item to be placed on agenda for decision.

Board member Margo Kubik stated she has been contacted by a community member who said that the School Board should sell the brick from the Primary for $5.00 each and have the money set aside for a specific purpose like the drama department.

 

Old/new business: None

 

 

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Molacek stated that Northern National Gas would be moving a high-pressure gas line this summer. Mr. Molacek mentioned that the State legislators are still discussing providing funding for a 4-year old/preschool program for school districts. He stated that as soon as they make a decision he would inform the School Board of a course of action.

 

 

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

 

Next meeting scheduled for 05/07/2007 at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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