SPECIAL BOARD 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 November 5, 2007 in Special Session at the Administration Building, Tama, Iowa at 6:30 p.m.

 

On call of the roll the following were present:    Andy Bagnall

                                                                        Jackie Dvorak

                                                                        Ron Hala

                                                                        Don Wacha

Michelle Yuska

 

Quorum present:

 

Also present were: Eric Ries, Jim Plantz, Terry Eisenbarth, Jill Tracy, Greg Darling, Kim Gardner, 7 concerned citizens, and Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper. Larry Molacek arrived at 7:30 p.m.

 

Moved by Yuska, second by Bagnall, to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes.

 

An interview was conducted with the McPherson & Jacobson consultant firm for the superintendent search. They explained the five phases of their searching procedures.

 

Bagnall and Yuska will do reference checks on the Tryon search firm.

 

Motion by Bagnall , second by Hala to hire the Tryon search firm pending reference checks.

 

At 7:35 p.m., Dvorak administered the Oath of Office to the new Board Secretary, Kim Gardner.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to approve the minutes of the previous session , bills, and financial statements. All ayes.

 

Action Items:

Motion by Yuska, second by Hala to approve the following resignations and contract:

Resignations:

Michelle Bradley, Head 7^th Girls Volleyball Coach

Kory Staff, Head 7^th Football Coach

Carla Feathers, Middle School P.E. Educational Aide

 

Contract:

Nate Roberts, Head 9^th Girls Basketball

 

 

At 7:40 p.m., Greg Darling presented an outline of the Barker guidelines and examples of the closing of the Elementary school. There was a discussion on the low student count at the Chelsea school. A letter will be mailed to parents outlining their options due to the scholl in need of assistance level at the Elementary building.

 

Motion by Bagnall, second by Yuska to request a timeline from the Administration for the Chelsea school. Vote 3 ayes, 2 nays.

 

Tim Downs presented a proposal to fix the roof at the High School. A roof inspection concluded that, although it’s not leaking yet, the section above the offices is starting to fail and needs replaced. Darling discussed the availability of funds for the new roof, and having a five year plan for large projects that need to be done. Tim will put one together.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to seek bids for the new roof. All ayes.

 

There was a discussion on the 28E agreement for the REC program. Several concerned citizens gave their opinions on the subject. It was brought to the Board’s attention that two board members possibly could not vote because of conflicting interest. The vote was postponed awaiting confirmation from the attorneys. It will be on the agenda for the next board meeting.

 

Eric Ries presented a five year projection on the needs and repairs for our sport facilities. On that list was lighting for the football stadium, a new press box, and repairs to the discuss cage, and new surfaces on the softball and baseball infields, along with other things. Eric will get estimates on the projects, and it will be on the agenda at a future meeting.

 

Tim Downs presented a proposal for a tree grant for the new Elementary. He got grants from several places for the trees, and is asking for the remaining funds to provide shade for the playground and building.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to approve $1800.00 for new trees. All ayes.

 

Discussed joining the IASB. Will decide later whether to join.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. All ayes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jackie Dvorak, Board President Date         Kim Gardner, Board Secretary Date