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 May 5, 2008 in Special Session meeting at the Tribal Center, 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, Terry Eisenbarth, Jim Tekippe, Steve Cose, Jill Tracy, Kim Gardner, Joyce Wiese from the local newspaper and other interested citizens.

 

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

 

Motion by Hala, second by Yuska to approve the bills. All ayes.

 

Action Items:

 

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

 

Contracts:

Amy Wyatt: 8^th Grade Resource Teacher

Amber Karkosh: Assistant Varsity Softball

 

Resignations:

Dr. Jane Weiler: High School Math

Darrell McDonald: Head 7^th Grade Track

Jeff Funk: 7^th Grade Boys’ Basketball

Abby Nurre: High School Math

 

Jim Tekippe, Donna Hempy, and Gaynelle Conner presented information on the At-Risk Alternative Program. Donna presented information on various services and programs offered. She also emphasized the positive effect that moving to the Intermediate Building made. Gaynelle explained how the alternative school operates. They help students get caught up on credits, students that need one on one help, and students with behavioral problems.

 

Kevin Nelson presented the Board with the preschool grant to look over and sign.

 

Motion by Yuska , second by Hala to approve the grant as presented and submit on May 7, 2008.. All ayes.

 

There was a discussion on the request for a student to retake a class.

 

Motion by Yuska, second by Hala to uphold Mr. Tekippe’s recommendation to deny the class retake. All ayes.

 

 

Routine Action Items: None

 

Public Comments: Tom Kemper expressed his feelings on the closing of the Chelsea Center.

He believes it would be a hard decision but closing the school would be in the best interest of all taxpayers.

 

 

 

 

Discussion:

 

Mr. Molacek presented a copy of the driver education annual report for review.

 

 

 

Barker Guidelines: Chelsea Center

 

There was discussion on the Chelsea Center. Answers were given to questions asked by the Chelsea community and Mr. Bagnall.

 

Mr. Eisenbarth and Ms. Tracy explained that there was a meeting in March for Chelsea residents, along with translators for the Hispanic population. They did not receive any response from parents wanting to send their children to the Chelsea Center.

 

If Chelsea were to close, it would raise the average classroom size to 22 students, also

closing Chelsea would provide students with additional programs at the Tama Elementary site.

 

Portables would not have to be built. The new Elementary Building will more than hold the Chelsea students. It has a capacity of 800.

 

 

Mr. Molacek discussed replacing the copy machine in the Elementary Building. Mr. Darling will bring a proposal in the future.

 

Mr. Cose & Mr. Eisenbarth presented proposals for the Middle School and Elementary summer school programs. They were given the approval to continue with the proposals.

 

 

Old and/or new business:

 

The Board reviewed the Impact Aid Indian Policies and Procedures. There were no changes.

 

 

Superintendent Report:

 

Mr. Molacek mentioned that we will have mail in registration again this year.

 

 

Motion by Wacha , second by Hala to adjourn at 10:30 p.m. All ayes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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