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 June 18, 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, James Tekippe, Terry Eisenbarth, Seth Koch, Kevin Nelson, Mark Fetter, Mike Wedmore, Betty Santema, Brenda Husak, Lynnette Benda, Sue Schafer, Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper and other interested individuals.

 

Moved by Kubik, to approve the agenda as published plus adding the appointment of an individual to representative the School Board on the Tama County Examining Board, seconded by Dvorak. All ayes.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Wacha, to approve the 05/8/2007 and 5/16/2007 special session School Board 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.             Nicole Wadsley             M.S. Special Education

B.             Mark Yeoman               M. S Behavioral Intervention

C.             Brendan Messmer        Elem. Resource Teacher

D.             Amy Elsbury                 Chelsea Food Service

E.             Melinda Martens           Elem. Food Service

F.              Collette Cecak              Chelsea Teacher Aide

G.             Jeri Ellenbecker                        Concession Supervisor

H.             Kelli Dostal                   Dance Team coach

I.               Emily Stringer               Cheerleading Sponsor

J.              Steph Rippy                 M.S. P.E. Associate

K.             Kory Staff                     7^th Asst. Football Coach

L.              Julia Lins                      M.S. Special Educ.

M.             Shirley Grimm               H.S. Vocal Music

N.             Seth Koch                    Head 7^th Grade Football

O.             Deb Plantz                   Prom Sponsor

 

New Contracts of hires:

A.         Dr. Jane Weiler             H.S Upper Math Teacher

B.         Terri Guenther-Mayer   H.S. Agriculture Science

C.         Lauro Mayo                  M.S. 6^th Reading

D.         Samantha Birky                        Fall/Winter Cheerleading

E.         Emily Stringer               Asst. Varsity Volleyball

F.         Angie Bair                    Co. Concession Sponsor

G.        Wendy Hintermeister    Co. Concession Sponsor

H.         Katie Jimenez              Transfer from K-2 Title I

I.          Dawn Henley                Transfer to 3-5 Title I

J.         Dustin Peska                H.S. Special Education

K.         Stacy Moore                 M.S. Special Education

L.         Martha Moran               Chelsea Food Service

M.        James Plantz               H.S. Asst. Principal

N.         Brenon Chyma             Asst. Varsity Wrestling

O.        Deb Wacha                  Prom Sponsor

P.         Kory Staff                     Head 7^th Grade Football

Q.        Robert Tyynismaa        Asst. Cross Country

R.         Dustin Peska                Asst. 7^th Grade Football

S.         Larry Rohach               Asst. Varsity Girls Basketball

T.         Abby Nurse                  8^th Grade Girls Volleyball

U.         Micki Behounek                        National Honor Society

All Ayes.

 

Mr. Steve Cose, Middle School Principal, represented the Crisis Management/Safety Committee, discussed the meetings that have taken place throughout the year. The committee has developed a manual that identifies the contacts and procedures that should take place in the event of a crisis. He stated that it is an initial plan and upgrades may be needed in the future. It was suggested to provide the manual to the local fire and ambulance crews for their review.

 

Miss Jill Tracy, Elementary Assistant Principal, was present to discuss and review the professional development calendar days for the 2007-2008 school year. There are 13 professional development days scheduled.

 

Mr. Greg Darling, Business Manager reviewed the procedures to be used for the mail-in of student registration fees. He provided a timeline and discussed the process.

 

Mr. Greg Darling, Business Manager, discussed the Food Service program. He provided a 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 cost report that indicating costs had increased. In comparison with other school districts he report that South Tama charges less than the average meal charge.

Moved by Wacha, seconded by Kubik, to increase the meal prices as recommended. All ayes.

 

Moved by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik, to replace the carpet at the High School Library and Vocal room, Middle School room 309 and room 2 for $12,045.40 from V.I.P.S. Replace the gymnasium lights at the Middle School and Partnership Center for $11,200.00. All ayes.

 

Mr. Tim Downs Maintenance/Transportation director, provided a list of playground equipment at the Primary and Intermediate school that have been advertised for sale.

 

Moved by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik, to approve the sale of playground equipment at the Primary and Intermediate schools. All ayes.

 

Mr. Greg Darling, Business Manager, representing the District Technology Committee presented a report of the current computer inventory and short and long term goals for 2007-2010. School Board discussed proposed technology needs. Item tabled until further review and information.

 

The school board discussed the need to have or appoint a representative to the Tama County Examining Board. The previous appointment was Mike Wedmore. Mike Wedmore being presented was asked if he would represent South Tama School Board on the Examining Board and he said he would.

 

Moved by Wacha, second by Hala, to appoint Mike Wedmore as the South Tama School Board representative to the Tama County Examining Board. All ayes.

 

Routine action Items: None

 

 

 

 

Public Comments: None

 

Discussion Items:

Margo Kubik brought an example of the annual report done by the Johnson Community School district. She feels it is a good format and would recommend something be done similarly.

 

Old/new business: None

 

Superintendent’s Report:

Mr. Molacek stated that the South Tama-Business Partnership summit is being scheduled for July 20, 2007. South Tama employers, Area Education Association and Administrators are being invited to the meeting. The purpose is to discuss what employers expect from student entering the workforce.

 

Closed session in accordance with Board policy 204.30,E “to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by State or Federal law to be kept confidential (Code of Iowa 21.5(1) (1))”.

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak to go into closed session at 9:35 p.m. All ayes

 

Moved by Kubik, seconded by Dvorak to return to regular session at 11:29p.m. All ayes.

 

Moved by Dvorak, seconded by Kubik, to approve the 2007-2008 pay increases as proposed by administration for support staff. All ayes.

 

Administration staff salaries for 2007-2008 tabled until the next meeting, in July.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:30p.m. by the presiding president.

 

Next meeting scheduled for 07/16/2007 at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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