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 on July 16, 2007 in Regular Session at the Administration Building, Tama, Iowa at 7:30 p.m.
On call of the roll the following were present: Alan Upah
Jackie Dvorak
Margaret Kubik
Ron Hala
Don Wacha
Also present were: Larry Molacek, Mike Wedmore, Mark Yeoman, Sue Schafer, Mark Fetter, Tim Downs, Mark Yeoman Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper and other interested citizens.
Moved by Kubik, second by Hala, to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes.
Moved by Kubik, second by Dvorak to approve the 6/18/2007 school board minutes, bills and financial statements except for the following change. In the discussion section of the minutes change the word Johnson to Johnston. All ayes.
Action Item:
Moved by Wacha second by Kubik to approve the following depositories for the 2007-2008 fiscal year: Chelsea Savings Bank, State Bank of Toledo, Lincoln Savings Bank and Home Federal Savings Bank, with a maximum deposit limit of $6,000,000 for each bank. All ayes.
Moved by Upah, second by Kubik to appoint Mark Fetter as the School Board Secretary for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. All Ayes. School Board President Alan Upah administered the Oath of Office To Mr. Fetter.
Moved by Dvorak, second by Kubik to approve South Tama School District participation in the Federal Nutrition Program for fiscal year 2007-2008. All Ayes.
Moved by Kubik, second by Wacha to give authorization to Alan Upah and Mark Fetter to sign checks against the General Education and the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy funds for
fiscal year 2007-2008. All ayes.
Motion by Kubik, second by Wacha to give authorization to Judy Kenyon and Mark Fetter, the authority to sign checks against the Activity and Food Nutrition funds for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. All ayes.
Discussed hiring a full-time Juvenile Court Liaison position, with the majority of funds coming from the Department of Human Services and the Juvenile Court Office for the first year. High School Principal James Tekippe provided the position rational, needs assessment and cost estimate.
Motion by Kubik, second by Dvorak to approve the following position changes, resignations and new contracts: All Ayes.
Position changes.
1. Eliminate the 6th section in the 5th grade.
2. Combine Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and 1st grade at Chelsea.
3. Create an Elementary Technology position.
4. Create a Juvenile Court Appointed Liaison position.
1. Kristen Kelly: Teacher
2. Jamie Scheuerman: Elementary Title I Teacher
3. Theresa Fisher: High School Family and Consumer Teacher
4. Amy Parizek: High School Guidance Secretary
5. Chris Quigley: High School Educational Aide Liaison
1. Theresa Fisher: Middle School Behavior Interventionist
2. Amy Parizek: 4th grade Teacher
3. Dana Main: Elementary Special Education Teacher
4. Tristan Switzer: High School Industrial Tech. Teacher
5. Serena Eichhorn: High School Vocal Music
6. Chris Quigley: Family Consumer Science Teacher
7. Denise Mathews: High School Guidance Secretary
8. Dalene Hala: Chelsea Custodian
9. Kim Loffer: High School Juvenile Court Appointed Liaison Aide
Reviewed and discussed the changes to the High School, Middle School and Elementary student handbooks as presented by the facility Principals/Associate Principals and Building Leadership Team.
Moved by Kubik, second by Upah to accept the changes made to the High School, Middle School and Elementary student handbooks for 2007-2008. All Ayes.
Moved by Dvorak, second by Wacha to accept the Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policy # 402.01. All ayes.
Reviewed and discussed the Anti-Bully/Harassment policy # 502.13 required changes, as of July 1, 2007 mandated by the State of Iowa.
Moved by Kubik, second by Hala to accept the updated Anti-Bully/ Harassment policies. All ayes.
Moved by Wacha, second by Kubik to approve the demolition and removal of rubbish from the Primary Educational facility site from the low bidder Dostal Construction for $43,313.00. All ayes.
Routine action items. None
Public Comments:
Joyce Wiese representative of the Tama County Museum Board asked about getting bricks from the Primary School. School Board discussed and verbally approved providing bricks to the museum board for their desired purpose.
Discussion Items:
Tim Downs Maintenance/Transportation Director discussed replacing a trailer that the school district has used for 27 years. HeÕs requesting the purchase of a new heavier built trailer. No action taken. School Board requested that bids be received then placed on the agenda.
Old and /or new business: None
Superintendent Report:
Mr. Molacek, stated that a South Tama County School Business Partnership summit will be held 7/20/07 from 12:00-1:00 P.M. at the Elementary School Cafeteria.
Closed session in accordance with board policy 204.30,E Òto review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidentialÉ(code of Iowa 21.5(1)(i)Ó.
Moved by Kubik, second by Dvorak to go into closed session at 8:30 p.m. All ayes.
Moved by Wacha second by Dvorak to return to regular session at 10:00 p.m. All ayes.
Administrative Salaries for fiscal year 2007-2008:
Moved by Wacha second by Dvorak to set Larry Molacek pay at $113,000.00,
Greg Darling at $82,397.00, James Tekippe at $78,225.00, James Plantz at $63,500.00, Eric Ries at $54,000.00, Terry Eisenbarth at $ 75,096.00, Jill Tracy at $65,709.00, Steve J. Cose at $75,096.00. All ayes.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. by the presiding president Alan Upah. All ayes.
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Alan Upah, Board President Date Mark Fetter, Board Secretary Date