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
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Superintendent Carter talked about the Governor’s most recent proclamation and the impact that is has on our schools.
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A Classified Retirement Program was discussed with the board.
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Administrative Report:
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Mrs. Schutjer talked about the Social, Emotional Learning (SEL) at the Elementary level.
New Business:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Bartelt moved to approve the Engagement Letter with Ahlers and Cooney as Bond Counsel, seconded by Louwagie. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
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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.
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Limbaugh moved to approve the Second Reading of the Board Policy 200 Series with revisions, seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
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Vinci moved to approve the open enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year, seconded by Louwagie. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
Personnel:
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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.
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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.
