Minutes - 04.10.23

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

April 10, 2023

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Boardroom, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa immediately following (8:00pm) the meeting of the newly reorganized Algona CSD on the above date. 

 

Present:               Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Bartelt, Nugent, Owen

Absent:                Vinci

 Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Chapman, Jason Bradley-PMC Advantage, Danielle Fett-PMC Advantage, Lany Mitchell, Rod Beenken, Kjerstin Brandt

 

All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.

Approve Agenda:  Owen moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Louwagie. Motion carried.

 

PMC ADVANTAGE PRESENTATION: Jason Bradley of PMC Advantage spoke to the board about using his company for the district’s insurance needs. Farm & Home Services is the current agent of record for the district. Bradley advised the board that his focus is service and communication about constant needs for the district. Bradley is already in the district and has ties to the district. EMC carries the insurance and rates will be the same no matter which agent is used.

Bradley and Fett exited at 8:08pm.

 

Consent Items:  Owen moved to approve the consent items and Louwagie seconded. Motion carried.

 

Superintendent Report: Superintendent Carter reviewed the facilities work session previously held in March. An elementary building would require a GO Bond. Carter recommended  looking at this project in 5-7 years. The Fieldhouse project that has been discussed addresses a dire need of gym and wrestling space. Carter asked for the board’s direction on this project. The board directed Carter to contact Atura Architects to begin to inquire about designs and costs for a Fieldhouse Project.

 

Owen exited the meeting at 8:25pm.

 

Administrative Report: Kjerstin Brandt, TAG Instructor, updated the board on the TAG program. Some of the changes include identification processes. Brandt shared the goals for the future of the program. Program highlights included a trip to see the musical, “Lion King”, 3rd-5th Grade Passion Projects at Cutty’s and a Showcase. The Showcase is new and will be held May 9, 2023 in the PAC Lobby with students showing some of their favorite projects of the year.

Brandt exited at 8:33pm.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Additional Baseball Coach: There are sufficient numbers to add an additional baseball coach.  A whole new schedule and team has been created. Limbaugh moved to approve the additional coach and Nugent seconded. Motion carried.

 

Algona Community School Foundation: Bartelt moved to approve the following persons as foundation representatives: Liz Stowater, Morgan Kuecker, Kirk Hayes, Bill Farnham, Ben Kern and John Scuffham. Limbaugh seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

Resignations:  Limbaugh moved to approve the following resignations: Beth Duffield-Lucia Wallace Teacher, Shana Wood-MS Social Studies Teacher, Leah Deutsch- MS Language Arts Teacher, Natalie Knobloch-MS/HS Special Education Teacher, Justin Nall-Library Associate, James Rotert-MS Girls Wrestling Coach, Blair Bradley-Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach  (pending suitable replacement) and Rachel Zuetlau-Drama and Speech Coach (pending suitable replacement). Seconded by Louwagie. Motion carried.

 

Contracts: Louwagie moved to approve the following contracts pending completion of any and all certifications not already obtained and background clearing: Cameron Rindone-MS Baseball Coach. Seconded by Bartelt. Motion carried.

 

Adjourn:  Limbaugh moved to adjourn at 8:37pm. Seconded by Bartelt. Motion carried.

 

 

Board President Board Secretary