ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting
August 12, 2024
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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 at 7:00pm. on the above date.
Present: Tom Nugent, Brent Owen, Rodney Davis, Andrea Vinci, Todd Louwagie
Absent: Jay Limbaugh, Lany Mitchell
Others Present: Superintendent Joe Carter, Secretary Lisa Chapman, Janie Eischen, Kjerstin & Calvin Brandt (exit at 7:38pm), Kristi Roberts (exit at 7:40pm), Molly Montag
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Nugent moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Owen. Motion carried.
Consent Items: Owen moved to approve the consent items and Nugent seconded. Motion carried.
Superintendent Report: Carter informed the board that the district is still hiring teacher associates and are still in need of a full time bus driver. The district is offering a $1,500 sign on bonus as well as $1,500 referral bonus if a current driver refers someone that is hired. The board retreat was held August 6. The topics discussed were the cell phone policy, financial forecasting, facilities updates, behaviors and A.L.I.C.E. (safety) training. The minutes were posted last week for that meeting and are approved in the above consent items. The first day for new teachers is August 14, while the entire staff will convene on August 19. The first day for High/Middle School is August 23.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Policies-2nd Reading: Louwagie moved to approve the second reading of the following policies: 504.01 Student Government, 504.02 Student Organizations, 504.04 Student Performances and 504.06 Student Activity Program. Seconded by Nugent. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Board Policies First Reading: The first reading of board policies was held for the following policies: 505.1 Student Progress Reports and Conferences, 505.3 Student Honors and Awards, 505.4 Testing Program, 505.5 Graduation Requirements and 710.3 Negative Lunch Balance.. The second reading will be held in September.
Board Policies First & Second Reading: The first and second readings of board policies 206.3
Secretary-Treasurer, 401.06 Limitations to Employment Reference, 402.03 Abuse of Students by School District Employees, 501.09 Chronic Absenteeism & Truancy, 501.14 Open Enrollment Transfers-Procedures as a Sending District, 501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers-Procedures as a Receiving District, 505.02 Student Promotion-Retention-Acceleration, 607.02 Student Health Services, 603.12 Postsecondary Education Counseling, 710.01 School Nutrition Program, 801.03 Educational Specifications for Buildings & Sites, 803.02 Lease, Sale or disposal of School district buildings & Sites, 905.03 Weapons in the School District, 106.1 Title IX-Discrimination & Harassment Based on Sex, 708 Care, Maintenance & Disposal of School District Records was held. Administration is asking for an approval for the first and second readings at the same time so that the legislative changes would be in effect immediately. Owen moved to approve the first and second readings and was seconded by Vinci. Motion carried.
Approve Fundraising Requests: Louwagie moved to approve the following fundraising requests, Football-Value Cards for equipment, sled, bags, pants with an anticipated profit of $7,000, FFA Plant Sale, FFA Pancake Feed & Labor Auction, FFA Test Plot, FFA Fruit, Cheese & Sausage Sales, High School mental health awareness and t-shirt sale, Bertha Godfrey-annual cookie dough in the fall and spring with anticipated up to $5,000 profit for playground expenses, Bryant will hold their annual Cherrydale Fundraiser with a $3,500 anticipated profit for playground expenses, Middle School annual fundraiser with Clubs Choice with anticipated profit of $6,000 for student field trips, activities, playground expenses, Top Dawg activities and mini courses. Owen moved to second the motion. Motion carried.
Approve Handbooks: Owen moved to approve the following handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year: High School, Middle School, Elementary, Preschool Staff Handbook, Preschool Parent Handbook, Classified Employee Handbook, Elementary Staff Handbook. Seconded by Nugent. Motion carried.
Boys Swimming Sharing Agreement: Owen moved to approve to share boys swimming with Garrigan. Seconded by Vinci. Motion carried.
Calvin & Kjerstin Brandt exit at 7:38pm.
Kristi Roberts exited at 7:40pm.
Kossuth Regional Health Center Trainer Contract: Vinci moved to approve a contract with Kossuth Regional Health Center for a trainer to be present at athletic activities. The annual estimated cost is $8,525. The trainer will also aid the Activities Director in guidance regarding the budget for supplies. They will also be available on Wednesdays to meet with/evaluate athletes who may have injury. Louwagie seconded. Motion carried.
Open Enrollment: There are eight (8) open enrollment applications filed. Owen moved to deny the 2 applications that were not filed timely. Seconded by Nugent. Motion carried. Owen moved to approve the six (6) applications that were filed timely. Seconded by Nugent. Motion carried.
Resignations: Louwagie moved to approve the following resignations: Jake Adams-Assistant Football Coach, Lindsay Carter-Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, Mindy Vitzthum-At Risk Teacher Associate, Kaitlyn Teepe-Teacher Associate. Seconded by Nugent. Motion carried.
Contracts: Nugent moved to approve the following contracts pending completion of any and all certifications not already obtained: Wyatt Struecker-Night Custodian, Taylor Elvington-MS Teacher Associate, Alyssa Gremmer-MS Teacher Associate, Amber Limbaugh-Volunteer Volleyball Coach, Jordan Limbaugh-Volunteer Football Coach, Jay Limbaugh-Volunteer Football Coach, Ben Gatton-Volunteer Football Coach, Jeremy Rummel-Volunteer Football Coach, Rudy Wieck-Volunteer Football Coach, Mike Dunlap-Volunteer Football Coach, Randy Erpelding-Volunteer Football Coach, Seth Schlenger-Assistant Football Coach, Corey White-MS Teacher Associate, Amie Schlenger-HS Teacher Associate and Jayne Bartrom-MS Teacher Associate. Seconded by Owen. Motion carried.
Vinci moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45p.m. Seconded by Owen. Motion carried.
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