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 March 3, 2008 in Special Session meeting at the Administrative Center, Tama, Iowa at 7:45 p.m.

 

On call of the roll the following were present:   

Andy Bagnall

                                                                        Jackie Dvorak

                                                                        Ron Hala- absent

                                                                        Don Wacha

                                                                        Michelle Yuska

Quorum present.

 

Also present were: Larry Molacek, Jim Tekippe, Jim Plantz, Terry Eisenbarth, Jill Tracy, Tim Downs, Kim Gardner, concerned citizens, and Joyce Wiese of the local press.

 

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

 

 

Motion by Bagnall, second by Yuska to approve the minutes of the previous session . All ayes.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Yuska to follow the superintendent’s recommendation and deny the early retirement request of John Adams. All ayes.

 

Motion by Bagnall, second by Yuska to approve the following resgnations and contracts:

 

Contracts:

 

April Farley: High School Media Associate

Pat Murphy: Head 8^th Grade Girls Track

Seth Hayek: Assistant Speech Coach

 

 

Resignations:

 

Rick Olsen: J.V. Girl’s Basketball

Linda Leek: Food Service

Kristy Hibbs-Burr: High School English

Dave Nitz: Middle School Special Education

Matt Skyberg: Custodian

Kelli Smith: Dance Team Sponsor

Nancy Dostal: Dance Team Sponsor

 

 

 

A copy of the SILO revenue statement was presented for review and approval. It allows the district to use the 1 cent tax towards paying off the debt of the new Elementary Building.

 

Motion by Wacha, second by Bagnall to approve the SILO revenue statement. All ayes.

 

The discussion of the facilities six year plan will be postponed until Mr. Darling will be present.

 

Routine Action Items:

 

A concern was brought up about inadequate parking at the new Elementary Building. The parking    

Is an issue when an activity is held at the building.

 

 

Discussion Items:

A.

Early graduation requests were presented for Marlena Crow and Melissa Castro for review.

No action taken.

 

B. Chelsea Center- Barker Guidelines

A list of the current enrollment at Chelsea was presented. There are currently 30 students enrolled at the school.

 

A copy of the State Fire Marshall Report was presented. Children in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade are to be located at the level of discharge, with second grade being located no more than one story above the level of discharge.

 

There was a discussion on how to handle the staffing if the Chelsea center is closed. There are three teachers affected. It was decided to leave the salaries in the budget for next year. If the school were to close, the district would try to absorb the teachers.

 

Public comments and concerns followed. After a discussion with citizens of Chelsea, it was decided to have a meeting to give the parent the facts and to find out how many parents would send their children to Chelsea next year. Discussion will continue in the future.

 

 

Old/New Business: None

 

Superintendent’s Report: None

 

 

Motion by Yuska, second by Bagnall to go into closed session to discuss student placement at 8:48 p.m. All ayes.

 

Motion by Yuska, second by Bagnall to go out of closed session at 9:05 p.m. All ayes.

 

Motion by Bagnall, second by Yuska toallow the student in question to be placed at the high school. All ayes.

 

Motion by Wacha second by Yuska to adjourn at 9:07 p.m. All ayes.

 

 

 

 

 

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