Government : VS School Board meeting minutes, Feb. 22

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools

February 22, 2016

(Click HERE to see a list of bills approved for payment at this meeting)

Call to Order

President Sue Gates called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.at the Middle School Media Center.

Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance

Sue Gates, Jason Hicok, Kyle Schminke, Mike Timmermans, Rob Levis in at 5:13 p.m., Kathy

Van Steenhuyse, Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent, and Brenda Barkdoll, Business Manager/Board Secretary/Treasurer were present with the exception of Brenda Bartz.

Receive Visitors/Public Comments

Mrs. Fleming introduced two students giving FFA presentations. Isaac Wiley presented the FFA Creed in preparation for the district competition and Drew Wiley presented his entry for prepared speaking.

Sarah Mathis and Lindsey Otto shared an overview of the Sole Sisters. They are offering a mini session from April 5th to May 3rd.

Administrator Reports

Jim Murray and the Title I team presented the Title I Intervention summary and highlights from the early learning programs.

Matt Kingsbury shared that the juniors are taking the ACT test on March 15th, 8th grade orientation will be February 23rd at 8 pm. in auditorium, Career Fair on March 8th, bowlers went to Des Moines and won state championship with Alyssa Bunge earning a 6th place finish, and two students (Luke Radeke and Nick Hyland) did well in wrestling.

Ryan Davis shared the Shellsburg Elementary students’ skiing field trip.

Shelly Petersen noted the new furniture in the media center.

Superintendent’s Reports

Superintendent Hainstock reported on ACA Reform, Summer School Food Program through local churches, and Budget Workshop on March 14th at 5 p.m.

Board Reports/Requests

Jason Hicok and Rob Levis shared their visits at the Shellsburg building.

Kathy Van Steenhuyse and Sue Gates shared information from the Vinton Unlimited meeting.

Rob shared information from his work with the Compensation Board.

General Business of the Board

Consent Items

526. It was moved by Levis and seconded by Schminke to accept the consent items as presented including

Ms.Howes-Vonstein pending suitable replacement. Motion carried 6/0.

Early Retirement Program

527. It was moved by Kathy Van Steenhuyse and seconded by Timmermans to accept applications to

participate in the district’s early retirement program and thank them on behalf of the Board of Education

for 158 years of service to our students and the district with the understanding that all resignations will be

effective on June 30 with the exception of Diane Hesson’s whose will be effective March 31st and Keith McGowan’s whose will be effective December 31st. Motion carried 6/0.

Allowable Growth for Drop-out Prevention Program

528. It was moved by Timmermans and seconded by Schminke to present the following resolution and

move for its adoption. Motion carried 6/0 on a roll call vote.

529. It was moved by Timmermans and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to approve the allowable growth

dropout prevention allocation and plan that includes $307,668 as presented for the 2016-17 school year.

Motion carried 6/0.

PPEL/LOST Recommendations

530. It was moved by Levis and seconded by Timmermans to approve the PPEL/LOST recommendations including the top priority, middle priority and low priority. Motion carried 6/0.

Public Hearing on K-12th School Calendar for 2016-2017

The public hearing on the K-12th school calendar opened at 6:43 p.m. There were no comments.

The public hearing closed at 6:44 p.m.

531. It was moved by Schminke and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to approve the 2016-17 calendar as

presented. Motion carried 6/0.

High School Course Registration Guide

532. It was moved by Levis and seconded by Schminke to approve the high school course registration

guide for 2016-17. Motion carried 6/0.

Second Reading on the 500 Series of Board Policies

533. It was moved by Van Steenhuyse and seconded by Schminke to conduct the second and final reading

on the 500 series of board policies. Motion carried 6/0.

First Reading on Board Policies 507.2 Administration of Medication to Students and 804.5 Stock

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply (New)

The board will review and conduct a second and final reading next month.

Public Hearing on Internet Safety Policy

The public hearing on the Internet Safety Policy was opened at 6:53 p.m. There were no comments.

The public meeting was closed at 6:53 p.m.

Legislative Update

Superintendent Hainstock gave an update on legislative information.

Finance Notes-Planning for 2016-17 Budget

The board gave some input on initial parameters when developing the budget.

Audience Comments on any of the Preceding Items

The audience had no comments at this time.

Correspondence Items/Reports

Ø Title 1 Reading board policy and letters to parents

Ø Article by Chad Elsberry, IHSAA Assistant Director, “Biggest game changer in high school

sports”

Ø Article by David J. Wilkerson, “Myth about Iowa Schools”

Ø Notice on DOT Drug Testing Change

Ø Special Report from Jim Scharff, IASBO Executive Director, in coordination with Ahlers and Cooney Attorneys concerning new HCA regulations

Ø Thank you from Virginia Gay Hospital for using our facility

Adjournment

It was moved by Levis and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m.

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Sue Gates, President Brenda Barkdoll, Secretary