The Board of Education of the Algona Community School District met in regular session on August 12, 2019 in the Board Room. President Grether called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Directors Bartelt, Davis, Grether, Knudsen, Limbaugh and Owen answered roll call.
Members Absent: Tom Nugent
Others Present: Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Mick Schlievert, Brian Wilson and Brad Hicks.
Approve Agenda: Limbaugh moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Owen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
Consent Items: Bartelt audited invoices and found everything to be in order. Owen moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Davis. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
Board Reports:
- School Board Convention will be held on November 20-21. We will need to appoint a delegate to the Delegate Assembly.
- Cheryl Grether announced that she will be resigning from the school board effective November 5, 2019. Her vacancy will be filled at the regular school election as a two year term.
Superintendent’s Report:
- Supt. Carter congratulated the Softball team and Staff on a great season and a strong representation at the State Softball Tournament.
- Mr. Adams and the custodial staff have been working hard this summer and have the facilities looking great for students and staff.
- First day of classes for students in grades 5-12 will be August 23, there will be conferences for Elementary Students on that day.
New Business:
- Limbaugh moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2019-20 school year, seconded by Knudsen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Davis moved to approve the FFA out of state trips for the 2019-20 school year, seconded by Owen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Knudsen moved to approve the Nursing Contract with Kossuth Regional Health Center for the 2019-20 school year at a cost of $96,153, seconded by Davis. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Limbaugh moved to approve the Coaches Handbook for the 2019-20 school year, seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Davis moved to approve prepayment authorization to Wellmark for the 2019-20 school year, seconded by Knudsen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Bartelt moved to approve the SBRC Request for Modified Allowable Growth for Asbestos Abatement, seconded by Knudsen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Owen moved to approve the following IASB Legislative Resolutions: 7. Mental Health; 9. Special Education-Federal; 20. Supplemental State Aid and 30. Sharing and Reorganization, seconded by Limbaugh. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Knudsen moved to approve the Fundraiser Requests for the 2019-20 school year, seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
Personnel:
- Limbaugh moved to approve the resignations of Mike Elsbecker-Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Blair Bradley-Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, and Joni Lallier-Teacher Associate, seconded by Owen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
- Knudsen moved to approve the new contracts of Jennifer Kirst-Mock Trial Sponsor, and Mike Weier- Middle School Football Coach, seconded by Davis. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
No further business. Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Knudsen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
