Minutes - 2022.05.09

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.