ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JULY 13, 2020

 

The Board of Education of the Algona Community School District met in regular session on July 13, 2020.  President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Directors Bartelt, Davis, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci answered roll call. Limbaugh arrived at 7:25 p.m.

 

Members Absent:  Owen

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Alan VanOrmer, Brian Wilson and Rod Beenken.

 

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.  Vinci moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1. Superintendent Carter highlighted some points of emphasis for Successful Return to Learn

2. Commencement for the Class of 2020 was held on June 28 in the Performing Arts Center.

3. Baseball and Softball seasons have started without any problems and have been a great success

 

Communications to the Board:

1. Thank you note from the family of Betty Wilcox

 

New Business:

1.  Nugent moved to appoint Mary Beth Cooper as the Secretary/Treasurer/School Business Official for the 2020-21 fiscal year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.  President Davis gave Secretary Cooper the oath of office.

2. Bartelt moved to appoint Steve Avery as Legal Counsel for the 2020-21 fiscal year, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Vinci moved to approve, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried. The following Band Depository Resolution for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year:  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 provision of Iowa Code Chapter 12C.  The Treasurer is 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:

Iowa State Bank Algona, IA $5,000,000 (Maximum Balance)

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Farmer’s State Bank Algona, IA $5,000,000 (Maximum Balance)

Northwest Bank Algona, IA $5,000,000 (Maximum Balance)

UMB Des Moines, IA $15,000,000 (Maximum Balance)

 

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 pubic body, duly called and held the 13th day of July, 2020, 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.

Mary Beth Cooper

Board Secretary

 

4.  Louwagie moved to approve the following Legislative Priorities from the IASB Platform, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.  1) Supplemental State Aid; 2) Special Education; 3) Mental Health and 4) Teacher Recruitment and Licensure.

5. Bartelt moved to approve the Elementary Handbooks which include the Parent Handbook, Staff Handbook, Preschool Parent Handbook and Preschool Staff Handbook, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Vinci moved to approve the Middle School Handbook, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Louwagie moved to approve the High School Handbook, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Limbaugh moved to approve the Return to Learn Plans which was discussed in the Superintendent’s report, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Vinci moved to approve the following Coordinators & Investigators, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

9. Equity Coordinator-James Rotert

10. Level I Child Abuse Investigator – Joe Carter

11. Level II Child Abuse Investigator-Algona Police Department

12. Harassment Investigator – Joe Carter

13. 504/ADA Coordinator – Joe Carter & Building Principals

14. Affirmative Action Coordinator – Joe Carter

15. Homeless Coordinator – Jill Schutjer

 

16. Limbaugh moved to approve the 2019 Audit, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

17. Louwagie moved to approve the Resolution to consider continued participation of the Instruction Support Program and set the date and time for the Public Hearing for August 10, 2020 in the Board Room at 7:00 p.m. seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

18. Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment of two students out to CAM Community School District and one student to Algona for the 2020-2021 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

19. Louwagie moved to approve the Specialty Underwriters Proposal of $150,749 for the 2020-2021 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Limbaugh moved to approve the new contracts of Tom Schneider-Custodian and Hannah Cowell-Preschool Teacher Associate, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved to approve the resignations of Megan Simonson-High School Secretary & Library TA; Jessica Blakesly-Teacher Associate, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Limbaugh moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 10, 2020

 

The Board of Education of the Algona Community School District met in regular session on August 10, 2020.  President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Directors Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci answered roll call.  

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Alan VanOrmer, Brian Wilson, Rod Beenken, Justin Ruhnke, Lindsey Baker, Phil Stein, Jared Cecil, James Rotert, Rick Adam, Merrill Mueller, Brad Sudol and Jill Schutjer.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – INSTURCITONAL SUPPORT LEVY  7:00 P.M.

Consideration of Proposal to Continue to participate in the Instructional Support Program for the Algona Community School District.

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 7:03 P.M.

 

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

 

Consent Items:  Bartelt 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’s Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter talked about the Return to Learn Guidance that was received from the State.

2. Superintendent Carted talked about Evaluating Sick Students and Staff Guidance.

 

Communications to the Board:

1.  McGregor Street Communications – Traffic is traveling far too fast and has created an unsafe environment for our students when they are entering and exiting the Middle School and High School Campus.  Resolutions at this time are to: 1).Run our stop signs on McGregpr longer and more often. 2). Combine with the City on a “Back to School” Campaign emphasizing the importance of safety around our school buildings and that children will be back walking to school, riding their bikes and increased travel to and from all of our buildings.

 

New Business:

1.  Owen moved to approve the Return to Learn in an onsite model per guidance of the Iowa Department of Education using the Student Services Return to Learn Protocols Table recommended by Administration, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the agreement with the North Central Consortium School with a payment of $28,000 for educational cost that will be refunded if not used and $5,000 for facility rent, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays0, Carried.

AUGUST 10, 2020

 

3.  Louwagie moved to approve sharing our librarian with West Bend/Mallard School District at 5% of the librarian’s contract to be paid each semester, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2020-21 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Nugent moved to approve the Wellmark Prepayment Authorization for the 2020-21 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Owen moved to approve the new contracts of Kaden Wadle-Assistant Varsity Football Coach; Dianna Haynes-8th Grade Volleyball Coach; Tyler Leiting-Technology Assistant; Joni Lallier-Teacher Associate; Kassidy Schiltz-Teacher Associate; Matt Stein-Middle School Quiz Bowl Sponsor; Patrick Wolter-Teacher Associate; Sara Banchs-Teacher Associate; Staci Moser-Teacher Associate; Lisa Buscher-Teacher Associate; Shalindra Acuna-Teacher Associate and Crhistian Perdomo-Teacher Associate; Tony Hogue-Volunteer Swim Coach; Noah Arrowood-Volunteer Football Coach; Collin Besch-Volunteer Football Coach; Nick Stein-Volunteer Football Coach, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Nugent moved to approve the resignations of Denise Curtis-Teacher Associate; Maddie Raymond-Teacher Associate and Jamie Kardoes-Teacher Associate, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Limbaugh moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

 

The Board of Education of the Algona Community School District met in regular session on September 14, 2020.   President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Directors Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Nugent, Owen and Vinci answered roll call.

 

Members Absent:  Louwagie

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Jared Cecil, Phil Stein, Alan VanOrder, Amy Frankl-Brandt and Brian Wilson.

 

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

 

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

 

Board Reports:

1.  Board Members were assigned buildings to visit throughout the school year.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter went over opening day enrollment numbers.  At this time, the total student count looks like an increase from last year but the Certified Enrollment is not until October 1 which determines the funding for next year.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Mr. Cecil talked about Professional Development Focal Points, Restorative Practices and Block Scheduling.  

 

New Business:

1.  Owen moved to approve the following Resolution to Participate in the Instructional Support Program, seconded by Vinci. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has approved a five (5) year finance plan, which anticipates the level of funding that will be possible to continue the current level of services and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has given consideration to continue participation in the Instruction Support Program as provided in Iowa Code section 257.18 through 257.12; and WHEREAS, the Board has published notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the resolution; and WHEREAS, a hearing has been held upon the proposal to continue to participate in the Instructional Support Program and any objection are overruled; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: 1. The board of Directors determines that it is consistent with the five (5) finance plan to fund the ongoing programs and services of the School District and it is in the best interest of the School District to participate in an 

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Instructional Support Program as provided in Iowa Code sections 257.18 through 257.21, and to provide additional funding therefor for a period of five (5) years commencing the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.   2. The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year will be determined annually, and will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and money received under Iowa Code section 257.14 as a budget adjustment for the budget year.  3. Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used: any general fund purpose.  4. The Instructional Support Program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.  5.  Unless, within twenty-eight days following the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of the Board receives a petition containing the signatures of eligible electors equal in number to not less than one hundred or thirty percent of the number of voters at the last preceding regular school election, whichever is greater, asking that an election be called to approve or disapprove this action of the Board adopting the Instructional Support Program, this action of the Board is final and the Secretary is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the Department of Management.  In the event a petition containing the required number of signatures is filed with the Secretary of the Board within twenty-eight days of the adoption of this resolution, the President shall call a meeting of the Board to consider recision of this resolution, or to direct the county commissioner of elections to submit the following question to the qualified electors of the School District at a special election.  Passed and approved this 14th day of September, 2020.

2.  First Reading Board Policy Series 100

3. Nugent moved to approve the purchase of a 2020 Plow Truck at $32,283, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Vinci moved to approve the final payment of the Field Turf Project, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Vinci moved to approve a temporary part time custodial addition during the time that extra cleaning is needed, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Bartelt moved to approve the open enrollment applications, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Limbaugh moved to approve the request to the School Budget Review Committee for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental Aid for the 2020-21 Special Eduction Program deficit of $962,533.45 or as determined by the Iowa Department of Education following DE audit review, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

 

Personnel:

1.  Owen moved to approve the new contracts of Travis Birkey-Volunteer Football Coach; Jacob Adams-Middle School Wrestling; and Nancy Friedrich-Part Time Custodian, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to accept the resignations of Steve Young-8th Grade Football Coach (Pending Suitable Replacement), Nancy Johnson-Bus Associate and Rebecca Menke-Teacher Associate, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m., seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OCTOBER 12, 2020

 

The Board of Education of the Algona Community School District met in regular session on October 12, 2020 in the Ed & Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center.  President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Directors Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci answered roll call.

 

Others Present: Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Principals Jared Cecil, James Rotert, Jill Schutjer and Brad Sudol.  A list of Community Members that were in attendance is on file in the School Board Secretary’s Office in Central Administration.

 

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

 

Hearing of Delegations:  The following community members spoke to the board about the Mask Requirement:

1. Shane Taffe

2. Dr. Rachel Venteicher

3. Sara Bormann

4. Amanda Adams

 

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’s Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter spoke about the mask protocol and the school board also spoke about the mask protocol.

2. Certified Enrollment is down from last year but students entering into the district is up.

3. Early Retirement Program (year 2) will be offered to those teachers who are eligible from October 29-January 18.

4. Superintendent Carter gave an update on the work the Phase 2 Committee has discussed so far.

5. The School Board Conference will be a virtual conference this year.  

 

Administrative Report: Brad Sudol spoke about the FAST Data that is given to students 3 times a year and the goal is to have at least 80% of students meeting benchmarks.

 

New Business:

1.  Louwagie moved to approve the Superintendent Goals for the 2020-2021 school year, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Owen moved to set Progress Review Dates for Superintendent Goals as November, February and May, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

OCTOBER 12, 2020

 

3. Vinci moved to approve the second reading of the 100 Series of the School Board Policies and the adoption of Board Policy 106, seconded by Lowagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

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

 

Personnel:

1.  Owen moved to approve the new contracts of Lila Durant-Cook Assistant and Derrick Hagedorn-Food Service Assistant, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Louwagie moved to approve the resignations of Stacy Moser-Cook Assistant and Terri Johnson-Cook, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

 

The Board of Education of the Algona Community School District met in regular session on November 9, 2020 in the Board Room.  Secretary Cooper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Directors Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci answered roll call.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Principal James Rotert, Shelby Berte, Rick Adams, Brian Wilson, Jack Limbaugh, Jordan Limbaugh, Austin Peel, Reed Westman and Rod Beenken.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:

Election of Board President:  Owen moved to nominate Rodney Davis as Board President for the 2020-21 school year, seconded by Vinci.  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:  Limbaugh moved to nominate Brent Owen as Board Vice President for the 2020-21 school year, seconded by Nugent.  A vote was taken and Brent Owen was elected Board Vice President.  President Davis gave the oath of office to Owen.

 

REGULAR MEETING:

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

 

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

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter spoke about Certified Enrollment and even though the count for resident students is down, the overall count for students in the Algona District is up.

2. Superintendent Carter spoke about looking at refinancing the bonds that we currently have due to low interest rates and the savings would be significant.

3. IASB Convent will be virtual this year.  If any board member would like to participate, let Mary Beth know so she can sign you up.

4. Superintendent Carter spoke about Phase 2 of the Athletic Field and the update from the Committee.

 

Communications to the Board:

1.  Atura Architecture spoke about the Gateway to Athletic Complex/Softball Field Presentation and answered any questions the board had.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Mr. Rotert talked about the Social Emotional Circles and introduced Shelby Berte and how she has incorporated these into her FCS classes.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

 

New Business:

1.  Owen moved to appoint Rodney Davis as the IASB Delegate, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Owen moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2020-21 school year, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Limbaugh moved to approve Board Policy 105, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. First Reading of Board Policy 200 Series

5. Motion was made by Nugent, seconded by Vinci to authorize the district’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $94,610.84 for MSA for the purpose of open enrolled out students and LEP instruction beyond five years for resident students.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Owen moved to appoint Jay Limbaugh as Kossuth County Conference Board Member, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Owen moved to approve the new contracts of Valorie McMahon-Teacher Associate, Jennifer Regan-Part Time Cook Assistant, Gina Friend-Part Time Cook Assistant, Noah Arrowood-Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Ryan King-9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach and the following Volunteer Coaches:  Ahlee Nichols-Assistant Girls Basketball; Jay Bjustrom-Assistant Wrestling; Austin Long-Assistant Wrestling; Kory Kuecker-Assistant Wrestling; Brian Morgan-Assistant Wrestling and Nick Stein-Assistant Boys Basketball, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved accept the resignations of Molly Henderson-9th Grade Volleyball; Kassidy Schiltz-Teacher Associate; Jason Moser-Food Service; Mike Weier-Middle School Football Coach and Ryan King-Assistant Softball Coach, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Owen moved to go into Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. in accordance with Chapter 21.5 (1)(i) –Performance Review Superintendent, seconded by Nugent.  Roll Call vote was taken.  Ayes 7.  Carried.

 

Limbaugh moved to go into open session at 9:15 p.m., seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, State of Iowa, met in Special Session, in the PAC Board Room, Algona, Iowa, at 8:00 a.m., on November 23, 2020.  There were present President Davis, in the chair, and the following named Board Members: Limbaugh, Nugent and Vinci. 

 

Members Absent: Bartelt, Louwagie and Owen.

 

Others Present: Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper and Amy Frankl-Brandt.

 

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

 

Vinci moved to approve the Athletic Facility Project to include infrastructure and site work, softball field and ticket/restroom/concession stand, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 4, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Resolution Fixing the Date for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Use of SAVE Revenue for an Athletic Facility Infrastructure Project.

 

Resolution Fixing the Date for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $9,750,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds.

 

No further Business.  Limbaugh moved to adjourn the board meeting at 8:17 a.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 4, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

DECEMBER 14, 2020

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the PAC Board Room, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on December 14, 2020.  There were present President Davis, in the chair, and the following named Board Members:  Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.  Absent: None.  Vacant: None

 

PUBLIC HEARING

1. The President announced that this is the time, place, and date to hold a hearing on the proposed Use of SAVE Revenue for an Athletic Facility Infrastructure Project.  The following persons appeared:  Gloria Bartelt, Rodney Davis, Jay Limbaugh, Todd Louwagie, Tom Nugent, Brent Owen, Andrea Vinci, Superintendent Joe Carter, Secretary Mary Beth Cooper, Principal Jill Schutjer, Brian Wilson, Amy Frankl-Brandt, Michelle Hjelle, Emma Hjelle, Phil Stein and Bryan Nelson.

 

2. The President of the Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District announced that this is the time, place and date to hold a hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $9,750,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds.  

 

The President declared the hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING

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

 

Hearing of Delegations:

1.  Michelle Hjelle spoke to the board asking to consider adding an 8th lane to the track while construction was beginning in that area.

 

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

 

Communications to the Board:

1.  Ayron Young gave a presentation on what Aptegy can do for the Algona School District.  It is an electronic “apps” for schools that is most effective for our families in todays’ society.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter talked about the Governor’s most recent proclamation and the impact that is has on our schools.

2. A Classified Retirement Program was discussed with the board.

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Administrative Report:

1.  Mrs. Schutjer talked about the Social, Emotional Learning (SEL) at the Elementary level.

 

New Business:

1. Director Louwagie introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption.  Director Vinci seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:

Ayes: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.  Nays 0.  The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED USE OF SAVE REVENUE FOR AN ATHLETIC FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT 

WHEREAS, the School District receives revenue from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund (“SAVE Revenue”) pursuant to Iowa Code §423F.2; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 423F and an election duly held in accordance therewith on December 9, 2008, the Board of Directors is currently entitled to spend SAVE Revenue for school infrastructure purposes, including the construction of an athletic facility infrastructure project; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has considered potential uses of the District’s SAVE Revenue including use for secure entries for the District’s attendance centers and has determined that it is necessary and advisable for the District to use SAVE Revenue for the following athletic facility infrastructure project that is not physically attached to a student attendance center: to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball field, and ADA accessibility improvements; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has complied with the provisions of Iowa Code § 423F.3(6A) by adopting a resolution setting forth the proposal for the athletic facility infrastructure project, and holding a public hearing on the proposed construction of the athletic facility;  NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved: 1. The Board of Directors hereby supports the proposed use of SAVE Revenue for the following athletic facility infrastructure project: to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball field, and ADA accessibility improvements. The estimated cost of the construction of this athletic facility infrastructure project is $2,400,000. 2. Eligible electors of the school district have the right to file with the Board Secretary a petition pursuant to Iowa Code § 423F.4(2)(b), on or before close of business on December 28, 2020, for an election on the proposed use of SAVE Revenue. The petition must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to not less than one hundred or thirty percent of those voting at the last preceding election of school officials under Iowa Code § 277.1, whichever is greater. 3. In the event a petition containing the required number of valid signatures is filed with the Secretary of the Board on or before close of business on December 28, 2020, the President shall call a meeting of the Board to consider rescinding this Resolution supporting the proposed use of SAVE Revenue or directing that the question of the proposed use of SAVE Revenue be submitted to the qualified electors of the School District.

 

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If the Board determines to submit the question to the electors, the proposition to be submitted shall be as follows: Shall the Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, be authorized to use revenue from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund for the purpose of constructing to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball field, and ADA accessibility improvements, with the estimated cost of construction being $2,400,000?

PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of December, 2020.

 

2.  Director Vinci introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption.  Director Nugent seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was: Ayes:. Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.  Nays: 0.

The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $9,750,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS

WHEREAS, the School District receives revenue from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund (“SAVE Revenue”) pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423F.2; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 423F and an election duly held in accordance therewith on December 9, 2008 approving a revenue purpose statement (the “Revenue Purpose Statement”) the Board of Directors is currently entitled to spend SAVE Revenue for school infrastructure purposes; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is in need of funds for the following school infrastructure project: to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball field, and ADA accessibility improvements; and to currently refund the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, dated June 23, 2015 and the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B, dated November 3, 2015, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser; and WHEREAS, the board of Directors has deemed it necessary and advisable that that the District issue School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, which may be issued in one or more series over multiple fiscal years pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423F.2 and 423E.5, in the approximate amount of $9,750,000 for the purpose of providing funds to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball

              field, and ADA accessibility improvements; and to currently refund the outstanding

School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, dated June 23, 2015 and the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B, dated November 3, 2015, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser.  Any bond proceeds remaining after completion of this project will be used for other school infrastructure projects as authorized by the School District’s Revenue Purpose Statement; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has complied with the provisions of Iowa Code Section 423F.4 by providing notice and holding a public hearing on the proposal to issue such Bonds:

 

DECEMBER 14, 2020

 

NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved:   1.  The Board of Directors supports the proposal to issue approximately $9,750,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, which may be issued in one or more series over multiple fiscal years pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423F.2 and 423E.5, for the purpose of providing funds to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball field, and ADA accessibility improvements; and to currently refund the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, dated June 23, 2015 and the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B, dated November 3, 2015, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser.  Any bond proceeds remaining after completion of this project will be used for other school infrastructure projects as authorized by the School District’s Revenue Purpose Statement.  2.  Eligible electors of the school district have the right to file with the Board Secretary a petition pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423F.4(2)(b), on or before close of business on December 28, 2020, for an election on the proposed bond issuance.  The petition must be signed by eligible electors equal in number to not less than one hundred or thirty percent of those voting at the last preceding election of school officials under Iowa Code Section 277.1, whichever is greater.  3.  In the event a petition containing the required number of valid signatures is filed with the Secretary of the Board on or before close of business on December 28, 2020, the President shall call a meeting of the Board to consider withdrawing the proposed Bond issuance, or directing that the question of the proposed Bond issuance be submitted to the qualified electors of the School District.  If the Board determines to submit the question to the electors, the proposition to be submitted shall be as follows:  Shall the Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, be authorized to issue approximately $9,750,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, which may be issued in one or more series over multiple fiscal years pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423F.2 and 423E.5, in the approximate amount of $9,750,000 for the purpose of providing funds to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball field, and ADA accessibility improvements; and to currently refund the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, dated June 23, 2015 and the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B, dated November 3, 2015, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser; with any bond proceeds remaining after completion of this project used for other school infrastructure projects as authorized by the School District’s Revenue Purpose Statement?   

PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of December, 2020.

c. Limbaugh moved to approve the Engagement Letter with Piper Sandler & Co., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

DECEMBER 14, 2020

 

4. Bartelt moved to approve the Engagement Letter with Ahlers and Cooney as Bond Counsel, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Nugent moved to approve the request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for modified supplemental amount and supplemental aid for 2021-2022 Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of $416,531 for expenditures necessary to implement the 2021-2022 AT Risk Dropout Prevention Program as approved by the Algona Community School District Board of Education, seconded by Vinci. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci. Nays: None.  Motion Carried.

6. Limbaugh moved to approve the Second Reading of the Board Policy 200 Series with revisions, seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Owen moved to approve the new contracts of Travis Birkey – Assistant Varsity Softball Coach; Molli Leiting-Assistant Varsity Girls Track and Field Coach; Melissa Birkey-Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach; Noah Arrowood-Middle School Boys Track and Field Coach; Darin Krug-Food Service Transportation and Emily Draheim-Food Service, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Owen moved to accept the resignations of Sara Curtis-Middle School Cross Country Coach; Steve Young-Middle School Boys Track and Field Coach; and Gina Friend-Food Service, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m., seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JANUARY 11, 2021

 

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

Absent: Bartelt

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Deb Miller, Vicki Kaiser, Phil Stein, Rick Adams and Brian Wilson.

 

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

 

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

 

Communications to the Board:

1.  Matt Gillespie of Piper/Sandler spoke to the board about the bid that was received and the savings that resulted from this bid.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter gave a financial review of how finances are now and how they look projected out 5 years.

 

New Business:

1.  Nugent moved to approve to hire a Director of Teaching and Learning for the 2021-22 school year, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the Early Teacher Retirement Applications of: Dianne Aboud, Lori Ludwig, Jill Cook, Anita Gerhard, Janet Voteler, Mary Haverkamp, Phil Stein and Jim McMahon, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Vinci moved to approve the Agreement with Aptegy, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Board Member Vinci introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY $8,847,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE AND REFUNDING BO D, SERIES 2021,” and moved its adoption.  Board Member Limbaugh seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called and the vote was:  Ayes: Vinci, Owen, Nugent, Louwagie, Limbaugh and Davis.  Nays: 0.  The President declared the Resolution adopted.  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY $8,847,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021.   This is the time and place for the sale of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 

 

JANUARY 11, 2021

 

Series 2021 (the “Bonds”); WHEREAS, the School District has received proposals for the sale of the Bonds and has arranged for the sale of these Bonds to Iowa State Bank, at a purchase price of par, plus accrued interest to date of delivery: NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF KOSSUTH, STATE OF IOWA:

Section 1. The sale of approximately $8,847,000 School Infrastructure, Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, to be dated the date of delivery, for the purpose of providing funds to construct, furnish, and equip an athletic facility complex, including an entrance, softball field, and ADA accessibility improvements; and to currently refund the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015, dated June 23, 2015 and the outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B, dated November 3, 2015, upon the following terms, is approved and confirmed.

Section 2. That the President and Secretary are authorized and directed to issue and deliver approximately $8,847,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $8,847,000 each in the denomination of $100,000 or integral multiples of $5,000 in excess thereof, bearing interest and maturing as follows:

 

              Principal Amount Interest Rate Maturity Date

$8,847,000 1.00% 07/01/2030

 

Section 3. That all acts of the Superintendent of Schools and Board Secretary done in furtherance of the sale of the Bonds are ratified and approved.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of January, 2021.

 

      e.  Louwagie moved to approve the Classified Retirement Program for the 2020-21 and 

            2021-22 school year, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

      f.   First Reading of Board Policy 300 Series

 

Personnel:

1.  New Contracts – None

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the resignations of Dianna Haynes-Middle School Volleyball Coach and Brooke Fonley-Middle School Softball Coach, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

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

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

FEBRUARY 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, in the chair, and the following named Board Members:  Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Owen.

Absent: Vinci

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Phil Stein, Brian Wilson and Brad Sudol.

 

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

 

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

 

Superintendent Report:

1. Superintendent Carter talked about the Legislative updates that affect the School Districts.

2. Budget-The Budget for FY22 is being developed and will have a proposed budget to bring to the March board meeting before the final budget is approved at the April meeting.

3. Hiring Process is going well and have several recommendations later in the meeting for First Grade, High School Science, 4th Grade, Elementary Art, and High School TAG.  Also final interviews for our Director of Teaching and Learning Position will be conducted onsite on February 12.

4. Vaccine Update-Around 165 staff members who signed up to receive the vaccine have been able to reserve a time slot for the vaccine.

5. Financial Updates – Superintendent Carter gave an update on Year to Date Expenditures and Revenues in comparison of where we were last year.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Brad Sudol talked about Algona Elementary Reading and Math Data.

 

New Business:

1.  The President of the Board called up for consideration the Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program which requires that a public hearing be held on this proposal.  Director Owen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption.  Director Louwagie seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll call was call and the vote was:  AYES:  Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Owen.  NAYS: 0.  The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows:

 

February 8, 2021

 

RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER CONTINUED PARTICIPATION 

IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that to continue the current level of services and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District, continuation of participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years is necessary and in best interests of the District and its residents and students; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa; and 

 

WHEREAS, the authorization for the current Instructional Support Program will expire on June 30, 2021; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board adopted a resolution to participate in the Instructional Support Program which included certain terms and conditions of participation on September 14, 2020; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board and finds recission of the Board’s action on September 14, 2020 regarding participation in the Instructional Support Program is reasonable and warranted and in the best interest of the District; and

 

WHEREAS, this Resolution sets forth the proposal of the Board of Directors, including the method that will be used to fund the program; and 

 

WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public hearing must be published:

 

NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved:

1.  The Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Instructional Support Program upon certain terms and conditions, approved by the Board on September 14, 2020, is hereby rescinded and such authorization is declared null and void.

2. The Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa, for a period of five years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

3. The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year shall be determined annually and shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total egular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment for the budget year.

4. Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.

February 8, 2020

 

5. The Instruction Support Program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31, 2021 and each year thereafter.

6. The Secretary is authorized and directed to give notice of a public hearing to be held in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, on March 8, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

7. Following the public hearing the Board intends to take action on the question whether to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of February, 2021.

 

2. Owen moved to set the Date and Time for the Public Hearing to approve the School Calendar as March 8, 2021 at 7:05 p.m., seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Louwagie moved to approve the Title IX Plan, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Bartelt moved to approve the Final Reading of Series 300 of the Board Policies, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Limbaugh moved to approve the Open Enrollment applications for 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Nugent moved to approve the new contracts of Lindsay Carter-9th Grade Softball Coach; Noah Arrowood-High School Science Teacher; Becca Brinkley-.5 FTE Elementary Art Teacher; Melissa Birkey-First Grade Teacher; Ashlee Nichols-.25 FTE HS TAG Teacher; Drew Severson-MS Cross Country Coach; Ben Kern-Volunteer Golf Coach; Julia Berte-MS Teacher Associate; Emily Cook-4th Grade Teacher, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Louwagie moved to approve the resignations of Drew Severson-MS Football Coach; Lisa Cassens-Co-HS Quiz Bowl Sponsor; Mindi Spear-Co-HS Quiz Bowl Sponsor; Emily Draheim-Food Service; Stephanie Simnson-Sullivan-MS Teacher Associate; Rick Adams-Director of Building & Grounds; Margo Adams-Central Services and Prom Sponsor; Karla Ertelt-Teacher Associate; Deb Miller-Teacher Associate; and Wendy Zhao-Teacher Associate, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARCH 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, in the chair, and the following named Board Members: Bartelt, Vinci, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Owen.

Absent: None

Vacant: None

 

The President announced that this is the time, place and date to hold a hearing on proposed Resolution to Continue Participation in the Instructional Support Program.  The following persons appeared: Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Janie Eischen, Merrill Mueller, Rick Adams, James Rotert and Brian Wilson.

 

The President declared the hearing closed.

 

Director Limbaugh introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption.  Director Louwagie seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll call was called, and the vote was:

 

AYES: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen & Vinci.

NAYS: 0

 

The President declared the resolution adopted as follows:

RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE 

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that to continue the current level of services and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District, continuation of participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years is necessary and in the best interests of the District and its residents and students; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has given consideration to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, a hearing has been held upon the proposal to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program and any objections are overruled:

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:

1.  The Board of Directors determines that it is consistent with the five year finance plan to fund the ongoing programs and services of the School District and it is in the best interest of the School District to continue participation in an Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa, and to provide additional funding therefor for a period of five (5) years commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

 

MARCH 8, 2021

 

2. The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year will be determined annually and will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment for the budget year.

3. Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.

4. The Instructional Support Program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31, 2021, and each year thereafter.

5. Unless, within twenty-eight days following the adoption of this Resolution, the Secretary of the Board receives a petition containing the signatures of eligible electors equal in number to not less than one hundred or thirty percent of the number of voters at the last preceding regular school election, whichever is greater, asking than an election be called to approve or disapprove this action of the Board adopting the Instructional Support Program, this action of the Board is final and the Secretary is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the Department of Management.

In the event a petition containing the required number of signatures is filed with the Secretary of the Board within twenty-eight days of the adoption of this Resolution, the President shall call a meeting of the Board to consider rescission of this Resolution, or to direct the county commissioner of elections to submit the following question to the qualified electors of the School District at a special election.

If the Board determines to submit the question to the electors, the proposition to be submitted shall be as follows:

Shall the Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of five (5) years to continue to levy and impose an instructional support tax in an amount (after taking into consideration instructional support state aid) of not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the total of regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment in the budget year, and be authorized annually, in combination, as determined by the Board, to levy an instructional support property tax upon all the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 

MARCH 8, 2021

 

2022, and to impose an instructional support income surtax upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with calendar year 2021, or each year thereafter, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board of each fiscal year, to be used for any general fund purpose?

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of March, 2021.

 

Hearing on 2021-22 School Calendar-Hearing closed at 7:07 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

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

 

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

 

Communications to the Board: Superintendent Carter introduced Janie Eischen as our new Director of Teaching and Learning for the 2021-22 school year.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter went over the preliminary budget that will be presented at the April 12 board meeting for approval.  The tax rate will stay the same as last year.

Nugent moved to set the Date & Time for the 2021-22 Budget Hearing for April 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the PAC, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Administrative Report:

1. Mr. Rotert spoke about the Middle School ISASP Assessments 

 

New Business:

1. Limbaugh moved to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar as presented, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. $8,847,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds:

• Board Member Nugent introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME” and moved its adoption. Board Member Louwagie seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was:

AYES: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

NAYS: 0  The President declared the Resolution adopted.

MARCH 8, 2021

 

• Board Member Vinci moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved.  Board Member Bartelt seconded the motion.  The roll was called, and the vote was:

AYES: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

NAYS: 0     The President declared the Motion adopted.

 

• Board Member Louwagie introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $8,847,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021, OF THE ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE OF IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 423E AND 423F OF THE CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS,” and moved its adoption.  Board Member Vinci seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was:

AYES: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

NAYS: 0     The President declared the Resolution adopted.

3.  Owen moved to approve the bid for the Athletic Gateway and Softball Field to Sande Construction in the amount of $2,108,627, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. First Reading of 400 Series.

5. Limbaugh moved to approve an Air Handler Unite for the High School Gym at a cost of $173,850, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Vinci moved to approve hiring Seasons to provide School Based Mental Health Services for students at a cost of $45,000/year, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Vinci moved to approve hiring 3.5 Interventionist positions for a two year period with the ESSER Funds, seconded by Louwagie. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Owen moved to approve the bid from Blue Bird Bus for the purchse of two new buses at a cost of $296,560, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

9. Owen moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2021-22 and 2020-21 school year, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

Personnel:

1.  Vinci moved to approve the following new contracts, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried. Janie Eischen-Director of Teaching & Learning; Matt Stein-Model UN & Quiz Bowl; Joe Ingalls-Middle School Social Studies; Kayla Jacobson-High School Instructional Coach; Lance Williamson-Middle School Special Education; Vicky Duckert-Teacher Associate; Drew Serverson-Middle School Girls Track; Mindi Spear-Middle School Softball; Ron Patterson-Spring Session Drivers Ed Teacher; Dave Wieland-Spring Session Drivers Ed Teacher and Marty Wadle-Spring Session Drivers Ed Teacher.

2. Nugent moved to approve the following resignations, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.  Deb Miller-Middle School Teacher Associate; Darlene Goodrich-Media 

 

MARCH 8, 2021

 

Associate; Debbie Scott-Transportation; Molly Henderson-8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach; and Jennifer Regan-Food Service.

 

Owen moved to go into Closed Session according to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) Performance Review for the Superintendent at 8:25 p.m., seconded by Bartelt.  Roll was taken.  Ayes: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen, and Vinci.  Nays: 0.  Carried.

 

Owen moved to go into Open Session at 9:03 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Vinci moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

APRIL 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, Owen and Vinci.  Absent: Nugent.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Phil Stein, Amy Frankl-Brandt and Brad Sudol.

 

BUDGET HEARING OF THE 2021-2022 BUDGET

 

Superintendent Carter presented the proposed 2021-2022 Budget to the School Board and Community.  There were no oral or written objections.  Public Hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

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

 

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

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  Hiring has gone very well.  Currently we are looking for an Interventionist for the High School, Bryan Elementary and Middle School each of these positions are a 2 year position.

2. Superintendent Carter opened up discussion for a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Weight Room.

3. Prom is Saturday.  Grand March will start at 8:00 p.m.

4. The Gateway Project has started.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Mr. Sudol present preliminary numbers for Preschool and Kindergarten and a comparison to last year’s enrollment numbers.

 

New Business:

1.  Owen moved to set the date and time for a Public Hearing to amend the 2020-2021 Budget as May 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Vinci moved to approve the 2021-2022 Budget with a rate for Algona at 10.63 and a combined rate with Titonka of 10.81, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

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3. Louwagie moved to approve the following Budget Guarantee Resolution:  Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2021-2022 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa., seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Limbaugh moved to approve the 2020 Audit, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Vinci moved to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Louwagie moved to approve the Algona Association of Educators Agreement at a 2.89% salary increase, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Limbaugh moved to approve the Algona Educational Services Agreement at a .42 increase per hour.  The hiring base wage will increase by .20 per hour and the bus associate wage will increase by .15 per hour , seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Vinci moved to approve a 2.7% increase for all employees not covered by the Master Contract, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

9. Limbaugh moved to approve Allison VanOtterloo and John Scuffham as Foundation Representatives, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

10. Louwagie moved to approved a Boy’s Swimming Sharing Agreement with Fort Dodge Community School District, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

11. Limbaugh moved to hire an additional Baseball Coach for the Summer of 2021 at a salary of $2,681, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

12. Owen moved to approve the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Agreement, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

13. Limbaugh moved to approve the 2021-2022 Open Enrollment Applications, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

14. Vinci moved to approve the following new contracts:  Blake Elsbecker-High School Social Studies Teacher; Jordan Buhs-Middle School Math Teacher and Middle School Football Coach; Kjerstin Brandt-High School Swim Coach; Molli Leiting-MTSS Coordinator; Jason Bradley-Asst. Varsity Boys Track Coach; Shana Wood-Middle School ELA/Social Studies Teacher; Megan Hamilton-Middle School/High School Special Education Teacher; Victoria Brandon-Middle School Special Education Teacher; Jeff Gisch-Director of Building and Grounds; Kelsey Throne-Bertha Godfrey Interventionist-.5 fTE and 2 year position; Sara Thilges-Lucia Wallace Interventionist-2 year position; James Rotert-Middle School Football Coach; Nate Kitzinger-Middle School Football Coach; Elizabeth Duffield-4th Grade Teacher, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

15. Limbaugh moved to accept the following resignations: Hannah Cowell-Teacher Associate; Lile Durand-Food Service; Joe Flanary-Custodian; Todd VanOtterloo-9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach; Lance Williamson-Middle School Special Education Teacher and Lisa Buscher-Teacher Associate, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

 

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No further business.  Bartelt moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m., seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

APRIL 23, 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 7:30 a.m. on the above date.  There were present President Davis, and the following named Board Members: Limbaugh, Owen and Vinci. 

Absent: Bartelt, Louwagie and Nugent.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter and Secretary Cooper.

 

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

 

Personnel:

1.  Vinci moved to approve the following resignations: Tyler Nichols-Teacher; Ashlee Nichols-Teacher; Lauren Foughty-Teacher and James Rotert-Middle School Wrestling Coach, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 4, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the following new contracts: Jordan Buhs-9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach; Nicole Studer-Bryant Elementary Interventionist; Donelle Bradford-Bus Driver and Adrianna Jensen-Volunteer Girls Track Coach, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 4, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 a.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 4, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAY 10, 2021

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossith, 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, Davis, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.  Limbaugh arrived at 7:04 p.m.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Phil Stein, Amy Frank.-Brandt, Brian Wilson and Jared Cecil.

 

PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 2020-2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT

 

Superintendent Carter presented the proposed 2020-2021 Budget Amendment to the School Board and the Community.  There were no oral or written objections.  Public Hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m.

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

 

Approve Agenda:  Owen 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 Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Superintendent Report:

1.  May is School Board Appreciation Month and each board member was presented with a certificate of appreciation.

2. Summer School for students in grades K-5 has 50 students enrolled and will take place at Bryant Elementary.  Summer School will be Monday-Thursday (June 7-July 2) from 8:30-11:30.

3. Last day of school will be Tuesday, May 25.  Students will be dismissed at 11:30 on that day.  There will be a luncheon for all staff to honor retirees at 12:00 p.m. in the High School Commons.

4. The new mobile app and website are live!  Our official marketing release will coincide with the start of school and school registration.

 

Administrative Report:

1.  Mr. Cecil presented the Graduate List to the School Board.

 

New Business:

1.  Limbaugh moved to approve the Graduate List pending completion of coursework, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

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2. Vinci moved to approve a joint committee to continue to study reorganization, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Owen moved to approve hiring a Strength and Condition Coach, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Vinci moved to approve the NCSS Consortium Agreement for the 2021-22 school year. Cost will be based on enrollment for the district, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

5. Nugent moved to approve the 2021-2022 Lunch Rates at a .10 increase from the 2020-2021 school year, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

6. Vinci moved to approve the fees for the 2021-2022 school year with no increase, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Vinci moved to approve the scoreboard for the Turf Field at a cost of $50,000 for the first year and $20,000 for the next 4 years, all cost would come from the PPEL Fund, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Nugent moved to approve all Open Enrollment requests for the 2021-2022 school year, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Personnel:

1.  Limbaugh moved to approve the new contracts for: Brittany Hoover-Middle School PE Teacher; Kameryn Etherington-Volunteer Softball Coach; Tyler Leiting-Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach and Blake Elsbecker-Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Bartelt moved to accept the following resignations: Holly Waltz-Math Counts Sponsor; Valorie McMahon-Teacher Assoicate; Jennifer Christensen-PLC Leader, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JUNE 14, 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, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.

 

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter and Secretary Cooper.

 

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

 

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

 

Superintendent’s Report:

1.  Superintendent Carter gave a financial summary of the year to date expenses, revenues received and fund balances.  

2. Superintendent Carter gave a review of ISASP and how the students goals are being met.

 

New Business:

1.  Vinci moved to approve the Software Agreement from Grant Wood which is now Vista Software, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Owen moved to award the bread bid to Pan-O-Gold for the 21-22 school year, seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

3. Limbaugh moved to award the milk bid to Kemps for the 21-22 school year, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

4. Limbaugh introduced and caused to be read the Resolution hereinafter set out and moved its adoption; seconded by Nugent after due consideration thereof by the Board, the President put the questions upon the adoption of said Resolution and, the roll having been called, the following Directors voted: Ayes: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci. Nays 0.  Whereupon the President declared the 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 $13,811.98 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 14th day of June, 2021.  Board President: ___________________________________________________

 

June 14, 2021

 

Attest:      Board Secretary:__________________________________________________

 

5. Vinci moved to approve the KRHC School Nursing Contract for the 2021-22 school year in the amount of $96,153, seconded by Louwagie.  Ayes Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Vinci.  Nays 0, Abstain: Owen  Carried.

6. Owen moved to approve the bid of Blacktop Service Co. in the amount of $49,255, seconded by Limbaugh.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

7. Vinci moved to approve the renewal proposal for Specialty Underwriter Insurance Company in the amount of $148,724 for two years, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

8. Nugent moved to authorize the School Business Official to make payments thorugh the month of June so that the fiscal year can be closed in a timely manner, seconded by Bartelt.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

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

 

Personnel:

1.  Bartelt moved to approve the following new contracts: Blair Bradley-High School Business Teacher; Missy Krieps-Middle School ELA Teacher; Roger Elbert-Custodian; Calvin Brandt-Teacher Assoicate; Liz Bradley-AD Secretary/Central Duplicating; Brittany Hoover-8th Grade Volleyball Coach; Donelle Bradford-Teacher Associate; and Karla Grandgenett-Teacher Associate, seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

2. Limbaugh moved to approve the following resignations: Ryan King-Teacher; Christian Perdomo-Library Associate; Pete McGuire-Bus Driver; Darin Krug-Food Service and Julia Berte-Teacher Associate, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Limbaugh moved to go into Closed Session in accordance to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) Superintendent Evaluation, seconded by Vinci.  Roll Call vote was taken.  Ayes: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci.  Nays 0.  Carried.  The board went into closed session at 7:37 p.m.

 

Owen moved to go into Open Session at 8:30 p.m., seconded by Vinci.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

Approve Superintendent Salary/Contract:

1. Vinci moved to approve a 3 year contract for the Superintendent at a salary of $167,500, seconded by Nugent.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.

 

No further business.  Limbaugh moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Owen.  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.