SPECIAL 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 January 7, 2008 in Special Session meeting at the Administration Building, Tama, Iowa at 7:30 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: Larry Molacek, Eric Ries, Jim Tekippe, Greg Darling, Terry Eisenbarth, Jill Tracy, Kim Gardner, concerned citizens, and Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper.
Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to approve the gifting of the tennis courts with corrections to the City of Tama . All ayes.
Motion by Yuska, second by Bagnall to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes
Bills: None at this time.
Action Items:
Kelly Smith from the REC group withdrew the proposed 28E Agreement. Kelly stated that they plan on presenting a new 28E proposal in July or November.
A discussion was held on the Barker Guidelines with regards to the Chelsea center. A timeline was approved with a board vote scheduled for the 3rd Monday in April, 2008. Prior to the final vote input on the Chelsea center will be sought. The School Board will tour in February the Chelsea center to see firsthand the building and classrooms. A survey will be sent to the public within the next few months concerning the school. The Chelsea center will be placed on every school board agenda until the April vote seeking input.
Motion by Yuska, second by Hala to approve the timeline as presented. All ayes.
Mr. Molacek discussed the SILO tax that helps pay off the bond for the new building. The tax is for ten years and needs to be renewed.
Motion by Wacha, second by Bagnall to go forward with the SILO renewal process. All Ayes.
Motion by Bagnall, second by Yuska to approve early graduation for Yesenia Martinez. All Ayes.
Mr. Darling presented the Technology Committee report. He stated that last year the board approved placing the over 500 computers in the district on a rotation cycle. The committee now recommends purchasing the JMC program for use in grades K-12. It would replace the SASI program that is in use only in the high school. There will be further discussion at the next meeting.
Mr. Darling talked about the sidewalk put in by the City of Tama at the Elementary. There is an agreement that the school will maintain the sidewalk, and wanted it in writing.
Motion by Bagnall, second by Hala to put the agreement in writing. All ayes.
Motion by Yuska , second by Hala to accept the transfer of Cheri Tingley from High School Attendance Secretary to High School Guidance Department Secretary. All ayes.
Routine Actions: None
Public Comments: None
Discussion:
Mr. Darling presented information on the District facility five-year plan for maintenance and construction. There will be a Board tour in February to priority projects in the plan.
Mr. Darling presented a guidelines for facility usage and rental fees. Further discussion will take place at the next meeting.
Mr. Darling discussed recieving bids for a new copy machine for the staff room at the High School.
Motion by Yuska, second by Hala to go into closed session at 8:36 p.m. All ayes
Motion by Yuska, second by Hala to go out of closed session at 9:25 p.m. All ayes
Closed Session: Student Discipline
Motion by , seconded by, to affirm the administrative decision.
Mr. Molacek said that there is a conference board meeting to approve the assessorŐs budget, and we need to appoint a member of the Board to go. It will be Yuska or Hala, depending on the date.
Motion by Hala, second by Bagnall to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. All ayes.
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Jackie Dvorak, Board President Date Kim Gardner, Board Secretary Date