Minutes - 11.13.2023

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

 

The Board of Directors of the newly organized Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in session in the Boardroom, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00pm on the above date. 

 

Present:                Rodney Davis, Jay Limbaugh, Tom Nugent, Andrea Vinci, Todd Louwagie, Brent Owen

Absent:                Lany Mitchell

Others Present:  Joe Carter, Superintendent, Lisa Chapman, Board Secretary, Janie Eisch, Brad Sudol, Jill Schutjer, Betsy Becker, Brian Wilson, FFA Members-Tucker Brunsvold, Kara  Rotert, Paige Vileta, Alissa Engel, Hana Perez, Diedrick Schneiders, and Carlee Allen 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

All motions are unanimously approved unless noted. 

 

Louwagie moved to approve the agenda as presented. Owen seconded the motion. Motion carried.

                       

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD: The FFA members presented details of their trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN and tours into Louisville, KY. FFA members exited at 7:16pm.

 

Consent Items: Vinci moved to approve the consent items and was seconded by Nugent. Motion carried.

 

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Carter reviewed certified enrollment and held a discussion on classified staff early retirement. 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Elementary administration presented the Importance of Content-Rich Curriculum. Sudol and Schutjer exited at 7:56pm.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Second Reading Board Policies: Limbaugh moved to approve the second reading of policies 405.08 Licensed Employee Evaluation, 408.2 Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Material and 408.3 Licensed Employee Tutoring. Seconded by Vinci. Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS

First Reading Board Policies:  The following policies were presented for a first reading: 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity, 503.1, 503.1(R) Student Conduct and 503.8 Model Policy for Discipline. Second readings will be held in December.

 

Approve Girls Wrestling Sharing Agreements: Owen moved to approve sharing agreements with Bishop Garrigan, North Union and North Iowa for girls to participate in our wrestling program at $200 per wrestler and they provide their own transportation to Algona. Seconded by Louwagie. Motion carried.

 

Teacher Associate Substitute Rate: Vinci moved to approve $13.00 as the teacher associate substitute rate. Seconded by Limbaugh. Motion carried.

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Performing Arts Center Board Room in the Middle/High School, 600 South Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, at 7:00pm., on the above date. There were present President Rodney Davis, in the chair and the following board members:

Present: Rodney Davis, Jay Limbaugh, Todd Louwagie, Tom Nugent, Brent Owen, Andrea Vinci

Absent: Lany Mitchell

            Vacant: None

 

Resolutions for $19,750,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Service & Use Tax Revenue & Refunding Bonds, Series 2023:  

Board Member Vinci introduced the following resolution entitled “Resolution appointing paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approve the paying agent, bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the same and moved its adoption. Board Member Louwagie seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was: 

            Ayes: Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen, Vinci

            Nays: None

            The president declared the resolution adopted.

 

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

            Ayes: Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen, Vinci

            Nays: None

            The president declared the motion adopted.

 

Board Member Nugent introduced the following resolution entitled, “Resolution authorizing and providing for the terms of issuance and securing the payment of $19,750,000 school infrastructure sales, service and use tax revenue and refunding bonds, Series 2023, of the Algona Community School District, State of Iowa, under the provisions of Chapter 423F of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said bonds,” and moved its adoption. Board Member Louwagie seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was: 

            Ayes: Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen, Vinci

            Nays: None

            The president declared the resolution adopted.

 

Thompson Trust Appointee: Owen moved to appoint American National Bank of Texas as the trustee of the Thompson Trust. Seconded by Nugent. Motion carried.

 

Open Enrollment: Louwagie moved to approve one open enrollment out. Seconded by Vinci. Motion carried.

 

Contracts:  Louwagie moved to approve the following contracts pending completion of any and all certifications not already obtained and background clearing: Brent Owen-Volunteer MS/HS Girls Wrestling Coach, Brian Morgan-Volunteer HS/MS Boys Wrestling Coach, Jeremy Rummel-Volunteer MS Boys Wrestling Coach, Jay Bjustrom-Volunteer Boys Wrestling Coach, Corey Bjustrom-Volunteer HS Boys Wrestling Coach, Chad Slagle-Volunteer HS Boys Wrestling Coach, Cole Johnson-MS Boys Wrestling Coach, Adrianna Posey-MS Teacher Associate, Trevor Arnold-Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach, Blair Bradley-7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach (1 year only), Cameron Rindone-Volunteer HS Boys Basketball Coach, Paul Jorgenson-Bus Driver, Jordan Limbaugh-Volunteer HS Wrestling Coach. Seconded by Vinci. Motion carried

 

Owen moved to adjourn at 8:21pm. Seconded by Limbaugh. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

Board President                                                                      Board Secretary