Minutes - 05.08.2023

ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

May 8, 2023

 

The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session in the Boardroom, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa on the above date. 

 

Present:               Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Bartelt, Nugent, Owen, Vinci 

Absent:                None

Others Present:  Superintendent Carter, Acting Secretary Eischen, Merrill Mueller, Jill Nelson, Jared Cecil

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING

Superintendent Carter reviewed the purpose of the amendment. There were no comments from the audience. Public hearing closed at 7:02pm.

 

All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.

 

Approve Agenda:  Owen moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Louwagie. Motion carried.

 

Consent Items:  Limbaugh moved to approve the consent items and Owen seconded. Motion carried.

 

Superintendent Report: Superintendent Carter highlighted the school board directors as May is School Board Recognition Month. Carter also made note to all as a reminder that the last day of school for students is May 26 and the last day for teachers is May 30. June 16 was set as the day for new teachers to visit the district and attend a mini orientation. The board was also asked for dates and topics for the next board retreat.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Graduate List: Mr. Cecil submitted the list of graduates for approval pending completion of final requirements. Owen moved to approve the graduate list pending final requirements and Nugent seconded. Motion carried.

 

Budget Amendment: Vinci moved to approve the budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and Louwagie seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

Vocal Music Fundraiser: Owen moved to approve the Music Trip Fundraiser and Limbaugh seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

Baseball & Yearbook Fundraiser: _Owen moved to approve the baseball fundraiser to sell value cards to earn money for equipment,  uniforms, team activities, food, nets and hotel rooms if needed and to approve the Yearbook fundraiser for a camera, lenses and other equipment for photos. Limbaugh seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

700 Series Board Policies: The first reading of the 700 series board policies was read. A second reading will be held in June.

 

Policy Primer Policy Updates: This is a first reading of the following policies as recommended by IASB: 210.5, 40.1R1, 407.2, 501.2, 604.6, 701.2 and 708. A second reading will be held in June.

 

Resignations: Owen moved to approve the following resignations: Brad Sudol-7th Grade Boys Basketball, Kristi Roberts-Freshmen Girls Basketball, Don Gatton-Bus Driver, Dave Penton-Bus Driver, Kim Knudsen-Bryant Teacher Associate and Brian Connick-8th Grade Girls Basketball. Seconded by Limbaugh. Motion carried.

 

Adjourn: Owen moved to adjourn at 7:21pm. Seconded by Limbaugh. Motion carried.

 

 

Board President Acting Board Secretary