ALGONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Algona Community School District, in the County of Kossuth, State of Iowa, met in regular session, in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the above date. There were present President Davis, in the chair, and the following named Board Members: Bartelt, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Owen.
Absent: Vinci
Others Present: Superintendent Carter, Secretary Cooper, Phil Stein, Brian Wilson and Brad Sudol.
Approve Agenda: Limbaugh moved to approve the agenda as posted, seconded by Nugent. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
Consent Items: Nugent audited invoices and found everything to be in order. Owen moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
Superintendent Report:
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Superintendent Carter talked about the Legislative updates that affect the School Districts.
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Budget-The Budget for FY22 is being developed and will have a proposed budget to bring to the March board meeting before the final budget is approved at the April meeting.
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Hiring Process is going well and have several recommendations later in the meeting for First Grade, High School Science, 4th Grade, Elementary Art, and High School TAG. Also final interviews for our Director of Teaching and Learning Position will be conducted onsite on February 12.
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Vaccine Update-Around 165 staff members who signed up to receive the vaccine have been able to reserve a time slot for the vaccine.
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Financial Updates – Superintendent Carter gave an update on Year to Date Expenditures and Revenues in comparison of where we were last year.
Administrative Report:
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Brad Sudol talked about Algona Elementary Reading and Math Data.
New Business:
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The President of the Board called up for consideration the Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program which requires that a public hearing be held on this proposal. Director Owen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption. Director Louwagie seconded the motion to adopt. The roll call was call and the vote was: AYES: Bartelt, Davis, Limbaugh, Louwagie, Nugent and Owen. NAYS: 0. The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows:
February 8, 2021
RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER CONTINUED PARTICIPATION
IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that to continue the current level of services and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District, continuation of participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years is necessary and in best interests of the District and its residents and students; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the authorization for the current Instructional Support Program will expire on June 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Board adopted a resolution to participate in the Instructional Support Program which included certain terms and conditions of participation on September 14, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Board and finds recission of the Board’s action on September 14, 2020 regarding participation in the Instructional Support Program is reasonable and warranted and in the best interest of the District; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution sets forth the proposal of the Board of Directors, including the method that will be used to fund the program; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public hearing must be published:
NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved:
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The Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Instructional Support Program upon certain terms and conditions, approved by the Board on September 14, 2020, is hereby rescinded and such authorization is declared null and void.
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The Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa, for a period of five years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
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The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year shall be determined annually and shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total egular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment for the budget year.
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Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.
February 8, 2020
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The Instruction Support Program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31, 2021 and each year thereafter.
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The Secretary is authorized and directed to give notice of a public hearing to be held in the Board Room, Performing Arts Center, 600 S. Hale Street, Algona, Iowa, on March 8, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
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Following the public hearing the Board intends to take action on the question whether to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of February, 2021.
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Owen moved to set the Date and Time for the Public Hearing to approve the School Calendar as March 8, 2021 at 7:05 p.m., seconded by Nugent. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
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Louwagie moved to approve the Title IX Plan, seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
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Bartelt moved to approve the Final Reading of Series 300 of the Board Policies, seconded by Owen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
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Limbaugh moved to approve the Open Enrollment applications for 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, seconded by Owen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
Personnel:
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Nugent moved to approve the new contracts of Lindsay Carter-9th Grade Softball Coach; Noah Arrowood-High School Science Teacher; Becca Brinkley-.5 FTE Elementary Art Teacher; Melissa Birkey-First Grade Teacher; Ashlee Nichols-.25 FTE HS TAG Teacher; Drew Severson-MS Cross Country Coach; Ben Kern-Volunteer Golf Coach; Julia Berte-MS Teacher Associate; Emily Cook-4th Grade Teacher, seconded by Owen. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
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Louwagie moved to approve the resignations of Drew Severson-MS Football Coach; Lisa Cassens-Co-HS Quiz Bowl Sponsor; Mindi Spear-Co-HS Quiz Bowl Sponsor; Emily Draheim-Food Service; Stephanie Simnson-Sullivan-MS Teacher Associate; Rick Adams-Director of Building & Grounds; Margo Adams-Central Services and Prom Sponsor; Karla Ertelt-Teacher Associate; Deb Miller-Teacher Associate; and Wendy Zhao-Teacher Associate, seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
No further business. Owen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Bartelt. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Carried.
