PUBLIC HEARING-7:00 p.m.
A public hearing was held for discussion on the 2020-2021 School Calendar. There were no written objections and no oral objections. Hearing closed at 7:09 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING 7:09 p.m.
The Board of Education of the Algona Community School District met in regular session on January 13, 2020 in the Board Room. President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Directors Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent, Owen and Vinci answered roll call.
Others Present: Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Phil Stein, James Rotert, Alan VanOrmer and Brian Wilson.
Approve Agenda: Limbaugh moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Bartelt. 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 Louwagie. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
Superintendent’s Report:
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IASB will be hosting a Regional Workshop: “Leadership Essentials for School Boards”, in Algona on January 22.
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The Algona Turf Project Community Group has raised some very significant funds over the past month. The group received a $500,000 pledge from the Don Tietz Foundation. The group has also received a $50,000 pledge from the Limbaugh Family, Farmers State Bank and the Algona Booster Club. Many of these gifts will be paid out over a 5-10 year time period.
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February 10 & 11 Superintedent Carter will be heading to Des Moines to participate in the Legislative Education Advocacy Event.
Administrative Report:
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Mr. Rotert spoke about the Middle School FAST & ISASP Data
New Business:
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Owen moved to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar, seconded by Nugent. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
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Owen moved to recommend Beck Engineering from Spirit Lake as the Engineering Firm to work on the Turf Field. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
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Open Enrollment – None
Personnel:
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Vinci moved to approve Danelle VanGorkom as Co-Drill Team Sponsor for the 2019-2020 school year at 40%, seconded by Limbaugh. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
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Limbaugh moved to approve the resignations of Pete Waltz-8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach; Debra Steven-Cook Assistant; Todd VanOtterloo-Assistant Varsity Football Coach; and Early Retirements of: Peg Vanderhoff-Special Education(Garrigan); Chris Gerhardt-High School Industrial Technology; Clark Conner-Middle/High School Industrial Technology; Rich Collison-Middle School Physical Education; Shelly TerHark-High School Business/7-12 Athletic Director; Ron Swalve-3rd Grade Teacher; Lynn McMahon-High School Family Consumer Science, seconded by Louwagie. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
No further business. Bartelt moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m., seconded by Limbaugh. Ayes 7, Nays 0, Carried.
