ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JULY 12, 2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present President Davis, and the following named Board Members:  Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie and Nugent.

 

Members Absent:  Owen and Vinci.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter and Secretary Cooper.

 

Approve Agenda:  Limbaugh moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Consent Items:  Davis audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Louwagie moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1.  The Algona School District will be hosting a job fair on August 2nd from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. in the High School Commons.  This will be for Teachers Associate and Food Service Positions as well as Substitute Teacher Associate and Substitute Bus Driver Positions.

2. The School Improvement Advisory Council will be meeting again the first part of August.  The committee can help assess district needs and set educational goals.

3. The building project is moving along very well.  There are some issues with drainage that should be added to the new softball field.

 

New Business:

1.  Limbaugh moved to approve increasing the Substitute Teacher Associate pay rate from $9.70 to $10 per hour for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Nugent moved to approve increasing the Substitute Teacher pay rate from $105 to $115 per day for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Limbaugh moved to appoint Mary Beth Cooper as the Secretary/Treasurer/School Business Official for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.  President Davis gave Secretary Cooper the oath of office.

4. Bartelt moved to appoint Steve Avery as Legal Counsel for the Algona School District for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Louwagie moved to approve the following resolution, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.  RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Algona Community School District in Kossuth County, Iowa, approves the following list of financial institutions to be depositories of the Algona Community School District funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 12C.  The Treasurer is 

 

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hereby authorized to deposit the Algona Community School District funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective financial institution as set out below.

DEPOSITORY NAME LOCATION MAXIMUM BALANCE

Iowa State Bank Algona, IA $5,000,000

Farmners State Bank Algona, IA $5,000,000

Northwest Bank Algona, IA $5,000,000

UMB Algona, IA $15,000,000

CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Algona Community School District adopted at a meeting of said public body, duly called and held the 12th day of July, 2021, a quorum being present, as said resolution remains of record in the minutes of said meeting and it is now in full force and effect.. Dated this 12th day of July, 2021

Mary Beth Cooper, Board Secretary

6. Limbaugh moved to choose the following 4 priorities that would positively impact the Algona Community School District, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.  

Supplemental State Aid; Market-Competitive Wages; Teacher Recruitment & Licensure and Special Education.

7. Bartelt moved to approve all the Elementary Handbooks with the only changes being staffing or dates, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Limbaugh moved to approve the Middle School Handbooks with the following changes, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried. 1) Removed language about alternative lunches 2) Added language to reflect Respect and Integrity in the classroom 3) Removed open gym section 4) Updated schedule page to reflect our new schedule and times.

9. Bartelt moved to approve the High School Handbook with the only changes being staffing or dates, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

10. Limbaugh moved to appoint James Rotert as Equity Coordinator for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

11. Nugent moved to appoint Joe Carter as Level I Child Abuse Investigator for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

12. Limbaugh moved to appoint the Algona Police Department as Level II Child Abuse Investigators for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

13. Nugent moved to appoint Joe Carter as Harassment Investigator for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

14. Louwagie moved to appoint Joe Carter, Jared Cecil, James Rotert, Jill Schutjer and Brad Sudol as 504/ADA Coordinator for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

15. Limbaugh moved to appoint Joe Carter as Affirmative Action Coordinator for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

16. Bartelt moved to appoint Jill Schutjer as Homeless Coordinator for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

 

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17. Limbaugh moved to approve all Fundraisers that are estimated to be over $2,500 in profit, seconded by Louwagie.. Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

18. Louwagie moved to approve the open enrollment requests for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Bartelt.. Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Bartelt moved to approve the following new contracts for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.  Jennifer Adams-Prom Sponsor; William Phillips-Middle School Social Studies; Nathan Worlsford-High School Social Studies; Amber Becker-Teacher Associate; Heather Kohlhaas-Teacher Associate; Jake Adams-Assistant Football Coach; Brian Connick-8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the resignation of Lori Thiessen-Food Service, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business. Louwagie moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh.. ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JULY 21, 2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in special session, in the Board Room Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00 a.m. on the above date. There were present President Davis, and the following named Board Members:  Bartelt, Louwagie, Owen, Nugent-arrived at 7:02 a.m. and Limbaugh-arrived at 7:05 a.m.

Absent:  Vinci

 

Others Present: Superintendent Carter and Secretary Cooper.

 

Approve Agenda: Owen moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 4, Nays 0, Carried.

 

New Business:

a.-e.  Owen moved to approve the following out of state trips, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.  Volleyball Team to Missour July 23; Football Team to Minnesota August 6; FFA North American Barrow Show to Minnesota Sept. 13; National FFA Convention to Indiana October 26; and Livestock Judging to South Dakota January.

 

Personnel:

1.  Louwagie moved to accept the resignations of Tracy Carlson-Teacher and Brandilee Kahler-Teacher Associate, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 5, Nays 0, Carried.
2. Owen moved to approve the new contract of Kaden Wadle as Strength and Conditioning Coach, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 a.m., seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 8, 2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present President Davis, and the following Board Members: Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci.

 

Members Absent:  Owen

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter and Secretary Cooper.

 

Approve Agenda:  Nugent moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Consent Items:  Davis audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Limbaugh moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Algona School held a Job Fair for open Teacher Associate and Food Service positions as well as substitute positions.  A good turnout with over 20 people attending and most positions were filled.

2. Superintendent Carter talked about the timeline for the upcoming board elections

3. The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) met prior to the board meeting and had several items on their agenda.  ESSER III usage, project update, and the new school app.

4. New teachers to the district will begin on August 16 and 17.  All staff will meet on August 18 at 7:45 am.

 

New Business:

1.  Vinci moved to approve the Iowa Lakes Contract for 2021-2022 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved to approve the first reading of the Board Policy Updates and waive the second reading which include Board Policies 200, 206.1, 206.2, 213, 213.2, 301.4, 302.4, 401.14, 412.3, 501.14, 501.15, 502.3, 502.3R1, 504.3(Rescinded), 504.3R1(Rescinded), 505.5, 603.6, and 604.1, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Louwagie moved to approve ESSER III Usage which is to Implement evidence-based activities to address learning loss, implement summer learning and enrichment programs; Better meet the needs of students’ academic, social and emotional, mental health and academic needs, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Limbaugh moved to approve the Joint Representation Waiver to have continued work on our study of reorganization with the Lu Verne CSD. Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. have been asked to represent Prairie Lakes AEA, Lu Verne CSD and the Algona CSD with respect to 

 

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the proposed reorganization of the Algona and Lu Verne School District, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried. 

5.  Nugent moved to approve a $5,000 stipend for Mrs. Brandt to perform the HS TAG duties for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Vinci moved to approve the bids for 5 used buses.  Bus #1 to Monson Salvage for $1,125, Bus #3 to Brian Riggert for $1,500, Bus #4 to Monson Salvage for $1,125, Bus #17 to Monson Salvage for $3,075 and Bus #21 to Brian Riggert for $1,200, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Limbaugh moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 21-22 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1. Louwagie moved to approve the following new contracts, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.  Tony Hogue-Volunteer Swim Coach; Madison Elsbecker-7th Grade Math Teacher pending successful student teaching and acquiring her initial teaching license; Stephanie Metz-Teacher Associate; Crystal Bronson-Teacher Associate; Andrea Myhre-Cook; Brittany Anderson-Teacher Associate; Beth Charlton-Transportation Associate/Cook; Janet Glawe-Cook; Daniel Hanselman-Teacher Associate; Amanda Fairbanks-Teacher Associate; Jamie Elbert-Teacher Associate; Tami Fish-Teacher Associate; Michele Parson-Cook; Justin Nall-Media Associate; Kaden Wadle-Teacher Associate; Tina Jones- Cook/Transportation Associate; Collin Besch-Volunteer Assistant Football and Bryce Bradley-Volunteer Assistant Football. 

2. Vinci moved to accept the following resignations, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.  Sonata Ward-Arrowood-Teacher Associate; Brandi Kahler-Teacher Associate; Vicky Duckert-Teacher Associate; and Cary Buss-Cook.

 

No further business.  Limbaugh moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m., seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present President Davis, and the following Board Members:  Bartelt, Limbaugh, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

 

Members Absent:  Louwagie

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Brad Sudol, Kristi Roberts, Brian Wilson and Amy Frankl-Brandt.

 

Approve Agenda:  Nugent moved to approve the agenda with the addition of item d. Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for Special Education as the amount had just been determined this afternoon, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Consent Items:  Nugent audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Vinci moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Board Reports:  Board members chose a building to visit during the school year.

 

Superintendent Report:

1. Superintendent Carter talked about the great start to the school year.  

2. Superintendent Carter talked about COVID and its impact on staff and students and went over the procedures and protocols that we have in place.

3. Superintendent Carter went over the opening day enrollment figures in comparison to last year.

4. Superintendent Carter would like the board to think about the Long Term Sub Pay and starting off with the per diem salary.

5. School Districts in Iowa are required to have a district needs assessment by Iowa Code section 280.12(2).  Algona has not had a formal needs assessment in a number of years.  IASB offers this service.

 

Administrative Report:

Mr. Sudol and Mrs. Roberts talked about Restorative Practices and how the elementary and middle school buildings have been working on this since 2019 and the progress the students and staff have had because of this.

 

New Business:

1.  First Reading of Board Policies Series 400

2. Owen moved to approve the Board Policy Revision and Updates as presented for the 1st and 2nd Reading, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Limbaugh moved to approve the out of state trip for the high school band to attend the Waseca Classic Marching Band Festival, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Owen moved to approve the request to the School Budget Review Committee for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental Aid for the 2021-22 Special Education Program deficit of $487,386.84 or as determined by the Iowa Department of Education following DE audit review, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 21-22 school year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Owen moved to approve the new contracts of Michelle Stone-Teacher Associate; Susanne Reding-Food Service; Ceriena Chada-Teacher Associate; Olivia Rochleau-Teacher Associate; Heidi Schnakenberg-Teacher Associate; Heather Fowler-Food Service/Transportation Associate; Patrick Wolter-Transportation Associate; Theresa Wolter-Transportation Associate; Angela Resner-Teacher Associate and Justine Garman-Teacher Associate, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to accept the resignations of Shannon Struecker-Teacher Associate; Michael Stence-Transportation Associate; Brittany Howland-Teacher Associate and Julie Sewick-Teacher Associate, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OCTOBER 11, 2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present President Davis, and the following Board Members: Bartelt, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

 

Members Absent:  Limbaugh

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen and Brian Wilson.

 

Approve Agenda:  Nugent moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Consent Items:  Louwagie audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Owen moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent Report:

1. Superintendent Carter reported on the District’s Financial Health for the past several years and how we have improved our financial report card.

2. Superintendent Carter gave a report on the preliminary count for Certified Enrollment which happens on October 1.  Our student count has increased from last year.

3. The IASB Convention will be November 18 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines with the Delegate Assembly on November 17.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Janie Eischen spoke on the Comprehensive Balanced Assessment System and making data-based instructional decisions from the information they receive.

 

New Business:

1.  Vinci moved to appoint Rodney Davis as Delegate to the Delegate Assembly on November 17, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Louwagie moved to approve the Reorganization Committee Members which includes from Algona: Justin Davis, Haley Offeman, Rodney Davis, Pete Waltz and Nicole Studer, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Owen moved to approve the out of state trip for the TAG students to Omaha, NE to watch a performance of Wicked, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Owen moved to approve the Second Reading of Series 400 of the Board Policies, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Nugent moved to approve the Superintendent Goals for the 21-22 school year, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Vinci moved to approve the High School Vocal Fundraiser of selling coffee to be used for students Chicago trip and future travel, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

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7.  Louwagie moved to set the progress review dates for the Superintendent as December and March, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment requests for the 21-22 school year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

New Contracts:

1.  Owen moved to approve the new contracts of: Tyler Kraft-Assistant Varsity Wrestling/MS Coach; Kory Kuecker-Assistant Varsity Wrestling/MS Coach; Corey Bjustrom-Volunteer Wrestling Coach; Brian Morgan-Volunteer Wrestling Coach; James Rotert-Volunteer Wrestling Coach; Nate Kitzinger-Volunteer Wrestling Coach and Jay Bjustrom-Volunteer Wrestling Coach, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Owen moved to approve the resignation of Jesse Adams as Middle School custodian, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present President Davis, and the following Board Members: Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Jared Cecil, Brian Wilson, Betsy Becker along with the following FFA Students: Nick Christensen, Jordan Buscher, Conner Olmstead, Hunter Thilges, Paige Meendering, Olivia Thilges, Ellie Vaske and Kayla Buscher.

 

Approve Agenda:  Owen moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Communications to the Board:  Mrs. Becker along with the FFA Students, gave a presentation on their trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

 

Consent Items:  Limbaugh audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  There was one invoice that did not get placed on the List but a check had been written to Mason City CSD in the amount of $157.76.  Nugent moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter gave a report on the final count for Certified Enrollment.  Overall, our enrollment has increased from last year.

2. Superintendent Carter gave a report on the Financial Health of the District and what the numbers look like for the next 5 years.

 

Todd Louwagie spoke about the Biology Field Day and what a great opportunity this was for the students of Algona and Bishop Garrigan.  He wanted to thank the Don Tietz Foundation and the Science Teachers of both schools for providing this opportunity.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Jared Cecil spoke about the High School Professional Development.  

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1.  Vinci moved to approve the request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $123,633 due to an increase of certified enrollment from the prior year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved to approve a modification to the Cafeteria Plan where employees enrolled in the Cafeteria Plan can carry over up to $500 of their unused amount to the following year, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

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3.  Louwagie moved to approve the out of state trip by the high school band and  choir to Chicago, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Limbaugh moved to approve the Girls Basketball Fundraiser to purchase team equipment, jersey and shorts, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Nugent moved to approve casting the Algona CSD weighted vote for Sue Brown, the board member representing Director District No. 2 of the Prairie Lakes Area Education Board of Directors, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Limbaugh moved to extend the Whole Grade Sharing Agreement between Algona and Lu Verne through the 2022-2023 school year, terminating on June 30, 2023, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Vinci moved to approve the Three-Year AHERA Inspection Contract in the amount of $11,300, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Louwagie moved to approve the Quote for a platform and liftgate for the school utility truck in the amount of $9,475.00 and an additional cost of $3,745.00 for a snow spreader, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

9. Limbaugh moved to approve the 2021-22 open enrollment applications, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

PERSONNEL:

1.  Vinci moved to approve the following new contracts: Sandra Verhelst-Food Service; Diane Burbach-Food Service; Becky Bibler-Elem. Special Education; Dana Carroll-Teacher Associate and Chris Kahler-Full Time Custodian, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the following resignations: Tina Jones-Food Service; Michele Parsons-Food Service; Melissa Birkey-Asst. Varsity Volleyball (Pending Suitable Replacement); Rebecca West-Color Guard Sponsor; Kaden Wadle-Assistant Varsity Football (Pending Suitable Replacement); Heidi Schnakenberg-Teacher Associate, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

DECEMBER 20,2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present Davis, Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci.

 

Members Absent:  Owen

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Jill Schutjer, Molli Leiting and Brian Wilson.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:

Secretary Cooper called the meeting to order and reported on Canvas of Votes.  Rodeny Davis received 776 votes, Gloria Bartelt received 718 votes, Jay Limbaugh received 760 votes and a scattering of votes of 13.  Secretary Cooper gave the oath of office to the newly elected officers.

Election of Board President: Vinci nominated Rodney Davis as Board President for the 2021-22 school year.  A vote was taken and Rodney Davis was elected Board President.  Secretary Cooper gave Davis the oath of office and turned the meeting over to Davis.

Election of Board Vice President: Nugent nominated Jay Limbaugh as Board Vice President for the 2021-22 school year.  A vote was taken and Jay was elected Board Vice President.  President Davis gave the oath of office to Limbaugh.

 

REGULAR MEETING:

Approve Agenda:  Limbaugh moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Consent Items:  Vinci audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Vinci moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Nugent. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1. Superintendent Carter reported on the Reorganization Committee Updates.

1.  The Committee is working on the petition that can be placed on the September 2022 ballot.

2. Superintendent Carter talked about the need for a Middle School Assistant Principal which is in the financial forecast models through 2027 and it is sustainable for the district.

3. The Iowa Dept. of Education released the new results for the Iowa School Performance Profiles.  All grade levels were reported to have the same rating as 2019-2020.  There will be a more detailed report at the January meeting.

 

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Administrative Report:

1.  Mrs. Schutjer and Mrs. Leiting reported on the Elementary MTSS (Multi-Tier System of Support). The system was developed by all three elementary buildings in the Spring of 2021 and rolled out to teachers in August 2021.  The system will continue to change as the needs of students change.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1.  First Reading of Board Policy Series 500

2. Nugent moved to approve the SBRC Modified Supplemental Dropout Prevention Application in the amount of $557,046, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Vinci moved to appoint Jay Limbaugh as Kossuth County Conference Board Member, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2021-22 school year as they were filed with good cause of a Family Move, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

PERSONNEL:

1. Nugent moved to approve the following new contracts, seconded by Vinci. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.  Blair Bradley-9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach; Joe Taylor-High School Special Education Teacher starting second semester; Brooke Boettcher-C0-Cheer Sponsor; Michele Parsons-Teacher Associate and Transportation Associate.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the following resignations, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.  Samantha Gade-Head Varsity Volleyball Coach (pending suitable replacement); Janae Lager-Kdg. Teacher; Kristi Roberts-7th Grade Track and 7th Grade Volleyball Coach (pending suitable replacement); Mindy Thelen-Teacher Assoc.; and Ceriena Chada-Teacher Assoc.

 

Limbaugh moved to go into Closed Session seconded by Bartelt  Roll call was taken.  Bartelt-Aye; Davis-Aye; Limbaugh-Aye; Louwagie-Aye; Nugent-Aye; Nugent-Aye and Vicni-Aye.   Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Bartelt moved to go into open session at 8:54 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Vinci moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m., seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JANUARY 10, 2022

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present Davis, Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci.

 

Members Absent:  Owen

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Jeff Gisch, James Rotert, Joe Ingalls, Brian Wilson and Amy Frankl.

 

Approve Agenda:  Limbaught moved to approve the agenda as psoted, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Communications to the Board:

Superintendent Carter wanted to acknowledge K.C. Nielsen for a donation of $2,500 and Farmers State Bank donated and extra $25,000 all to be used on the Gateway Project.

 

Consent Items:  Bartelt audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Nugent moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter went over the Needs Assessment Report which was taken from a Survey that IASB put together for the District and went to the Algona Staff, School Board, Parents and Community.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Mr. Rotert talked about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mr. Ingalls gave a demonstration of the Virtual Learning Equipment (Occulus) and how it can be used for all subjects.

 

New Business:

1. Nugent moved to approve the second reading of Board Policy Series 500, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved to approve the addition of an Elementary EL Teacher, seconded by Limbaugh. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Vinci moved to approve the addition of a Middle School Assistant Principal with some changes to the job description, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Louwagie moved to approve the purchase of the Verkada Camera System at a cost of $196,000 and to check to see what it would cost to complete the remaining camera system, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Approve Business Manger/Board Secretary – See New Contracts

JANUARY 10, 2022

 

6. Open Enrollment – None

 

Personnel:

1. Louwagie moved to approve the new contracts of Lisa Chapman as Business Manager/Board Secretary to begin on April 1, 2022 and Daniel Zeece-Custodian, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved to approve the resignation of Jordan Buhs-Middle School Football Coach, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Limbaugh moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present Davis, Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Jeff Gisch, Leah Wilhite, Hailey Kofron, Michelle Theesfeld  and Mike Vandy.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

The Proposed 2022-2023 School Calendar was presented.  There were no written or oral objections.  The hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING:

Approve Agenda:  Bartelt moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Communications to the Board:

Haley Kofron, Leah Wilhite and Michelle Theesfeld, employees from the Seasons Center presented to the Board their role in the Algona Community School.

 

Consent Items:  Nugent audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Nugent moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter presented the finances of the school district.  Algona School is doing well with finances to present date and projected out 5 years.

2. Superintendent Carted presented Legislative Updates.

 

New Business:

1.  Owen moved to approve sharing our Teaching and Learning Director (Janie Eischen) with the LuVerne School District for the 2022-2023 school year at .2 time and paying a stipend of $5,000, seconded by Bartelt   Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Owen moved to approve having a 6-12 TAG position for the 2022-23 school year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Limbaugh moved to approve the Business Associate Agreement with the Department of Education, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Vinci moved to approve the purchase of 7 Air Handler Units for the High School, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Vinci moved to approve the school calendar for the 2022-23 school year based on 1,080 hours with a start date of August 23 and an end date of May 24, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

 

6.  Owen moved to approve the High School Boys and Girls Track Fundraiser, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. First Reading of Board Policies 600 Series

8. Louwagie moved to approve the open enrollment requests, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

PERSONNEL:

1. Nugent moved to approve the new contracts of Jonathan DePiro-Custodian; Adiranna Jensen-Volunteer HS Girls Track Coach; Abigail Kissinger-Elementary EL Teacher and Jasmine Carroll-4th Grade Teacher, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the resignations of Roger Elbert-Custodian; Jordan Buhs-9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach; Lisa Hardman-Bus Driver; Drew Severson-7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach and Sandra Verhelst-Food Service, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARCH 14, 2022

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present Davis, Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci (arrived at 7:35 p.m.).

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Brian Wilson and Amy Frankl.

 

Approve Agenda:  Owen moved to approve the agenda with one change that the High School Vocal Music Performance was cancelled, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Consent Items:   Owen audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Owen moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Administrative Report:  Mrs. Eischen gave a report on the Winter Screening for grades Kdg. through 11th grade.

 

Superintendent Report:  

1.  Mr. Carter gave a preliminary budget overview with a tax rate of 10.633.

2. Owen moved to set the date and time of the public hearing for April 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

New Business:

1.  Owen moved to approve participating in the Iowa Rural Teacher & Paraeducator Pipeline Grant Program, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Louwagie moved to approve the Algona Association of Educators Agreement for the 2022-2023 school year seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Vinci moved to approve a $1,000 payment for teaching staff including 15 teachers who are not included in the Iowa Retention Program, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Owen moved to approve a $500 payment for all full-time staff members who return their contract of letter of assignment one week after receiving and the payment would be paid in December 2022 with ESSER Funds, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Limbaugh moved to approve adding an additional second grade section for 2022-2023, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Louwagie moved to approve our athletic sharing agreements for the 2022-2023 school year:  Wrestling(Garrigan), Girls Swimming (ELC, Garrigan and Emmetsburg), and Boys Swimming (Fort Dodge), seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

MARCH 14, 2022

 

7. Limbaugh moved to approve the Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Agreement which is paid out of the Management Fund, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Nugent moved to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement for the 2022-2023 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

9. Vinci moved to approve the Second Reading of the 600 Series of Board Policies with a change to 603.2-Summer School Instruction, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

10. Nugent moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2021-22 school year and 2022-2023 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Owen moved to approve the following new contracts, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.  Mary Foth-Volunteer Assistant (Spring Play); Ben Kern-Volunteer Boys Golf Coach; Danelle VanGorkom-Central Administration Secretary/Bookkeeper; Molly Henderson-5-12 TAG Teacher and Justine Garman-7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach.

2. Owen moved to approve the following resignations and retirements: Jordan Buhs-Middle School Math (resignation); Penny Rahm-Central Administration Secretary/Bookkeeper (resignation); Kathy Breiner-PAC Manager/AD Secretary (retirement); Kevin Hoover-Transportation (retirement); Vickie Kaiser-Teacher Associate (retirement); Mary Beth Cooper-Board Secretary/Business Manager (retirement); Kim Eischeid-Food Service (resignation); and Molly Henderson-Middle School Science Teacher, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Limbaugh moved to go into Closed Session according to Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(i) Performance Review of Superintendent, seconded by Bartelt.  Roll Call was taken. Bartelt-Aye, Davis-Aye, Limbaugh-Aye, Louwagie-Aye, Nugent-Aye, Owen-Aye, Owen-Aye and Vinci-Aye.  Carried.

 

Vinci moved to go back into open session at 8:55 p.m., seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Nugent moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m., seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

APRIL 11, 2022

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci.

 

Members Absent:  Owen

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Holly Waltz, Emerson Waltz, Megan Rasmussen, Kenny Grimm, Brad Sudol and Merrill Mueller.

 

PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2022-2023 BUDGET

 

Superintendent Carter presented the proposed 2022-23 budget.  There were no oral objection or written objections.

The public hearing ended at 7:03 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

Approve Agenda:  Nugent moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Communications to the Board:  Emerson Waltz presented her Science Fair Project to the board, “The Quantitative Analysis of the Presence of Microplastics in Kossuth County Water Systems.”  She was chosen as a Freshman International Science and Engineering Fair Observer (ISEF).  Emerson will travel to Atlanta, Georgia on May 8-13 along with the Science Fair Sponsors, Holly Waltz and Megan Rasmussen.

 

Consent Items:  Vinci audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Vinci moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Administrative Report:  Brad Sudol gave a report on our preliminary Preschool count.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter gave an update on the hiring.  Interviews were held for the High School Vocal position. There will be an opening for a Special Education teacher that is open due to a recent resignation.
2. The High School Spring Play took place on Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10.  The performance was a success.
3. Senior Exit Interviews were conducted on March 29.

 

 

APRIL 11, 2022

 

New Business:

1.  Vinci moved to set the date and time for the Public Hearing to amend the 2021-2022 budget for May 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
2. Louwagie moved to approve the Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District will levy property taxes for the fiscal year 2022-2023 for the regular program budget adjustments as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
3. Nugent moved to approve the 2022-2023 Certified Budget with a tax rate of 10.63, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
4. Louwagie moved to appoint the Algona Community School Foundation Representatives as Liz Stowwater; Kirk Hayes, Morgan Kuecker, Bill Farnham and Ben Kern, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
5. Vinci moved to approve a 4% increase for all employees not covered by the Master Contract, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
6. Limbaugh moved to approve Emerson Waltz attending the out of state trip for the International Science Fair in Atlanta, Georgia from May 8-13, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
7. Vinci moved to approve the hiring of an additional baseball coach due to the number of students participating, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
8. Louwagie moved to approve the Algona Association of Educators Tentative Agreement which includes each Teacher Associate receiving a 51 cent increase, the hiring base wage will increase 30 cents and personal leave will be updated so that employees have the option to convert 12 sick days to 1 personal day one time per year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
1. Vinci moved to approve the Gordon Flesch proposal for the copy machine lease, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
10. Nugent moved to approve the purchase of a Bluebird bus for the 2022-23 school year at a cost of $175,381, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
11. Vinci moved to approve the CKLA curriculum purchase at a total cost of $170,000 over a 6 year period, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
50. Limbaugh moved to approve the open enrollment requests as they have been turned in before the deadline or they meet state requirements, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1. Limbaugh moved to approve the new contracts of Janae Lager-2^nd grade teacher; Rudy Wieck-Assistant Middle School Principal; Breanna Wieck-Middle School Science Teacher; Grace Meints-Middle School Math Teacher; Leah Deutsch-Middle School ELA; Melissa Birkey-Head Volleyball Coach; Adam Orban-PAC Manager/Communications Coordinator and Kenny Grimm-Bus Driver, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
2. Vinci moved to accept the resignations of Carolyn Powers-Middle School ELA; Adam Orban-High School Vocal Music Teacher; Kelly Steuk-Teacher Associate and Abbie Bauer-Special Education Teacher, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Limbaugh moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAY 9, 2022

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date.  There were present Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen (left at 7:04 p.m. and arrived back at 7:11 p.m.) and Vinci.

 

Other Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Jared Cecil and Brian Wilson.

 

PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2021-2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT

 

Superintendent Carter presented the Amended Budget for 2021-2022.  The total amount that will be amended for the 2021-2022 is $26,039,738.  This is due to ESSER $ being paid out that was not figured in the budget along with expenses for the Softball Field.  There were no oral objections or written objections.

The public hearing ended at 7:06 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

Approve Agenda:  Limbaugh moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried. 

 

Consent Items:  Louwagie audited invoices and found everything to be in order.  Louwagie moved to approve the Consent Items, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter recognized the School Board with a certificate of appreciation as May is School Board Appreciation Month.  He thanked the Board for their service and dedication to the District.

2. Last Day of School for students and staff is May 24 with dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

3. Algona School district will add a New Teacher Day on June 15 from 9-12.  We will provide them with their laptop, review district calendar and school app and give them keys.  They will meet with Janie Eischen and also their Principals.

4. North Central Conference is raising their admission prices for the first time since 2006.  Adult admission will be $8 and students will be $5.

5. The board needs to think about dates to have the Board Retreat this year.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Jared Cecil presented the graduate list for 2022 pending completion of classes.

 

MAY 9, 2022

 

New Business:

1.  Limbaugh moved to approve the Graduate List for 2022 pending completion of classe, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Owen moved to approve John Scuffham as the Algona Community School Foundation Representative, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Vinci moved to approve the Business Manager Retirement Program, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Vinci moved to add Kindergarten to the Whole Grade Sharing Agreement with LuVerne for the 2022-2023 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Nugent moved to approve the Middle School CKLA to the curriculum, second by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Owen moved to approve the out of state trip for Wren Menke to New Orleans.  Wren was selected as the Iowa Representative for the Billy Michel student leader award by the National WWII Museum.  Mr. Connick will be attending as the chaperone, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Owen moved to approve the IJAG Agreement for the 2022-2023 school year at a cost of $45,000, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes7, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Owen moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Kossuth County Board of Health, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

9. Limbaugh moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year, all will be starting in Kindergarten so they have met the deadline, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

10. Nugent moved to approve the Budget Amendment for the 2021-2022 school year as proposed, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Vinci moved to approve the new contracts of Jacob Adam-Middle School Baseball Coach; Maddie Elsbecker-JV Volleyball Coach; and Bailey Connors as High School Vocal Music teacher and Assistant Drama Coach, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved to approve the resignations of Jessica Kern-Teacher Associate; Adam Orban-Assistant Drama Coach; Bruce Gervais-Bus Driver; Michelle Durant-Co-Drill Team Coach; Brittany Anderson-Teacher Associate and Trevor Green-High School Spanish Teacher, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JUNE 13, 2022

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date. There were present Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci.

 

Members Absent: Owen

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen and Lisa Chapman.

 

Approve Agenda: Nugent moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Vinci. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Consent Items: Bartelt audited invoices and found everything to be in order. Bartelt moved to approve the Consent Items, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter informed the board that we are in Year 3 of Joint employment and we must inform the School Budget Review Committee if we would like to apply for year 3 of Joint Employment Benefits. We have all the documentation to present to the SBRC.

2. ISASP Data – Superintendent Carter showed some data from this past spring. Mrs. Eischen will be going into depth on this at the Board Retreat.

3. Financial Review:  Superintendent Carter informed the board that our Revenues vs. Expenditures continue to look strong.

 

New Business:

1. Vinci moved to approve the audit proposal of Schnurr & Co. for Fiscal Years 22 – 25 and cancel the current contract for FY22 with Nolte, Cornman and Johnson, seconded by Limbaugh. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the out of state trip for the FFA who won the Iowa Envirothon Competition and has qualified for the International Envirothon Competition July 24-30 in Ohio, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Nugent moved to approve Becky Hacker-Kluver as Leadership Coaching for Administration and Instructional Coaches for 2.5 days per month at a salary of $14,074.20 for the year, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Limbaugh moved to approve the North Central Consortium School Agreement for 2022-23, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Vinci moved to approve the Vista Software Agreement for the FY 2023 at a Renewal cost of $15, 848, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Limbaugh moved to approve the Boardworks Educational Suite at a one-time cost of $27,986, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

JUNE 13, 2022

 

7. Vinci moved to appoint Lisa Chapman as Board Secretary and to approve authorized signers on all deposit accounts at Iowa State Bank, Farmers State Bank and Northwest Bank to be Superintendent Joe Carter, Secretary Lisa Chapman and President Rodney Davis.  Anyone other than these names will be taken off the signature cards, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.  Mrs. Chapman was given the oath of office.

8. Nugent moved to approve the school fees for the 2022-2023 school year with no changes from the previous year, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, nays 0, Carried.

9. Vinci moved to approve adding an FCCLA position at $2,801 which is 8% of the Extra Duty Base Pay, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

10. Nugent introduced and caused to be read the Resolution hereinafter setout and moved its adoption; seconded by Limbaugh after due consideration thereof by the Board, the President put the question upon the adoption of said Resolution and the roll having been called, the following Directors voted: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried. Whereupon the President declared said Resolution duly adopted as follows: RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, Iowa Code provides school districts greater flexibility to transfer excess funds to other specified purposes: WHEREAS, the Board in consultation with its community, has determined that funds of $14,297.93 in the general fund shall be transferred to the student activity fund to purchase protective and safety equipment required for any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition that is sponsored or administered by an organization as currently defined by Iowa Code.  NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board: Passed and approved this 13th day of June, 2022.

11. Limbaugh moved to approve authorization for Lisa Chapman to pay the June bills as they are due to help with the year end process, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1. Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment application for the 2022-23 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the resignations of Heather Chada-Lucia Wallace Secretary; Kirsty Riggert-Cheerleading Coach; Kelly Steuk-Teacher Associate and Bonnie Holcomb-Cook, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Closed Session:

Limbaugh moved to go in to closed session at 7:50 p.m. according to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) for Superintendent Evaluation, seconded by Bartelt.  Roll Call was taken:  Ayes: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci.  Nays 0, Carried.

 

Limbaugh moved to go back into Open Session at 8:45 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

JUNE 13, 2022

 

Approve Superintendent Salary/Contract:

1.  Nugent moved to approve a salary of $180,000 for the Superintendent Contract for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024 and 2025, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Louwagie moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m., seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.