Government : V-S School Board Meeting Minutes, April 13

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools

April 13, 2015

Call to Order

President Sue Gates called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School.

Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance

Sue Gates; Rob Levis; Megan Rickels; Angela Hazen; Brenda Bartz; Mike Timmermans; Kathy Van Steenhuyse; Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent; and Brenda Barkdoll, Business Manager/Board Secretary/

Treasurer were present.

Receive Visitors/Public Comments

There were no comments at this time.

Administrator Reports/Requests

Superintendent’s Reports

Superintendent, Mary Jo Hainstock, reported on open enrollment applications and the schedule.

Board Reports/Requests

There were no board reports/requests at this time.

General Business of the Board

Consent Items

473. It was moved by and seconded by to accept the consent items as presented.

Motion carried 7/0.

Public Hearing on Proposed 2015-16 Budget and Budget Amendment for the 2014-15 Budget

President Gates opened the hearing at 5:30 p.m. The superintendent gave an overview of the highlights of the budget. The public had no questions so President Gates closed the hearing at p.m.

Approve Budget for the 2015-16 Year and Budget Amendment for 2014-15

474. It was moved to adopt the 2015-16 budget and the 2014-15 budget amendment as published. Motion carried 7/0.

Approve 2015-16 Teacher and Extra-Curricular Staffing Plans

475. It was moved by and seconded by to approve the staffing plan as presented with the understanding thee may be some shifts in final assignments. Motion carried 7/0.

Approve Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the MS Office Renovations Project

476. It was moved by and seconded by to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Middle School Office renovations. Motion carried 7/0.

Approval of Proposals for the Middle School Office Renovations Project

477. It was moved by and seconded by for the district to award the contract for construction for the MS Office Renovations Project to for $ . Motion carried 7/0.

Public Hearing on 2015-16 School Calendar

478. It was moved by and seconded by to approve the 2015-16 calendar that is based on hours and beginning August 24th. Motion carried 7/0.

Approve 2015 Graduating Class List and Diplomas

479. It was moved by and seconded by to approve the list of Vinton-Shellsburg’s 2015 graduates as presented. Motion carried 7/0.

Second Reading for the 800 Series of Board Policies: Buildings and Sites

480. It was moved by and seconded by to approve the 800 series of board policies. Motion carried 7/0.

Legislative Update

Superintendent Hainstock shared the latest legislature’s work.

Proclamation for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week May 4-8, 2015 and Iowa School Board Recognition Month (May)

479. It was moved by and seconded by to approve the Proclamation for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week May 4-8, 2015 and Iowa School Board Recognition Month of May. Motion carried 7/0. President Gates read the proclamation.

Audience comments on any of the preceding items.

The audience had no comments at this time.

Correspondence Items

Ø Article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette concerning our district’s use of LP buses

Ø Letter from Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation

Move into Exempt Session to Discuss Negotiation Strategies as Allowed by Iowa Code 20.17(3)

480. It was moved by and seconded by to move into exempt session at p.m. to discuss negotiation strategies as allowed by Iowa Code 20.17(3). Motion carried 7/0.

By consensus the board will move from exempt session to open session at p.m.

Adjournment

President Sue Gates adjourned the meeting at p.m.

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Sue Gates, President Brenda Barkdoll, Secretary