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 January 21, 2007 in Regular 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, Greg Darling, Tim Downs, Terry Eisenbarth, Jim Tekippe, Kim Gardner, Joyce Weese from the local newspaper and other interested citizens.

 

Motion by Yuska, second by Hala to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes.

 

Motion by Bagnall, second by Wacha 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 transfer:

 

Melissa McAdoo- transferring from Media Center Associate to High School Attendance/Associate

Principal Secretary.

 

Mr. Carnahan presented information on the upcoming band/vocal group trip. They are possibly going to San Antonio, Texas in the summer of 2009. There would be no cost to the district, as the students will be doing a fundraising project.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to proceed with the band/vocal group trip plans. All ayes.

 

Mr. Darling discussed the bids for the new high school copy machine. There were 11 bids, and the bid from Advance Systems of Waterloo was accepted. They offer a 3 year package deal for $3,800.00

 

Motion by Hala, second by Bagnall to approve the purchase of the new copy machine for the high school from Advance Systems. All ayes.

 

Mr. Darling discussed purchasing the JMC Program for the district. The cost would be $5,000.00 annually with an initial set up fee of $3,900.00. The current system costs $5,055.00

annually.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to approve the purchase of the JMC Program. All ayes.

 

Tim Downs presented the bids for the new high school roof. The lowest bid was from Modern Builder of Janesville, Ia. Their bid was for $116,700.00. They have completed work for the district before and have done a nice job. The work would be completed over the summer.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to approve the bid from Modern Builders for $116,700.00. All ayes.

 

Routine action items:none.

 

 

 

Public Comments : none.

 

 

Discussion items:

A.    Chelsea Center-Barker Guidelines

 

Mr. Darling presented the costs of keeping the Chelsea center open.

 

Salaries: By moving the students to Tama-Toledo, we would save approximately $117,000.00 in salaries and benefits. The average cost per student in the Elementary is $3,308.00. The average cost in Chelsea is $8,700.00.

 

Expenditures: Changes to the bus routes would save approximately $21,545.00.

 

Utilities: The utility cost per student at the Chelsea center is approximately $591.68.

 

Official Enrollment: The Chelsea center’s enrollment has been decreasing in the last few years. In 2001, the Montour center had 31 students. It was closed in 2002. The Chelsea center now has 23 students, down from 35 students last year.

 

Ken Bazyn, a concerned citizen, handed out a pamphlet and discussed the concerns of the Chelsea citizens.

 

It was brought up that there will be a survey sent out to the citizens of the district to ask their opinions within the next few weeks.

 

 

B.    Use of Facilities/Rental Fees

 

Mr. Darling presented a “price guide” and guidelines for renting facilities for the Board to review. No action taken.

 

The Board decided to take the district facilities tour on Friday, February 1^st, at 1:00 p.m.

C.    Transportation

 

Tim Downs discussed receiving bids for two new 84-passenger school busses. No action taken.

 

Old and/or new business: None.

 

Superintendent Report:

 

Mr. Molacek presented the superintendent’s annual report to the Board for review.

 

 

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Bagnall to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. All ayes

 

 

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