Government : Minutes of the Regular Meeting Board of Directors Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools

Click to view theSUMMARY OF BILLS- for May 2017 Minutes of the Regular MeetingBoard of Directors Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools May 08, 2017 Call to Order President Sue Gates called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room. Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance Sue Gates, Rob Levis, Kathy Van Steenhuyse, Mike Timmermans, Brenda Bartz,Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent, and Brenda Barkdoll, Business Manager/Board Secretary/Treasurer were present with the exception of Kyle Schminke and Jason Hicok. Receive Visitor/Public Comments There were no visitor/public comments at this time. Administrator Reports FFA Officers updated the board on their work towards meeting their goals. Kim Meyer and the instructional coaches shared an overview of their work from this year that is part of the Teacher Leadership and Compensation program funded through the state. Ryan Davis and Eric Dickenson provided an overview of how the district and the city could partner to have a School Resource Officer. The board directed the superintendent to put this on the agenda for June. Superintendent Report Superintendent Hainstock reported on Tilford HVAC update, Iowa Assessments, CTE and PSEO changes, Open Enrollment applications, School Board Recognition month, scheduled Board meeting dates in June and July, and reviewed the calendar. Board Reports/Requests There were no board reports/requests at this time. General Business of the Board Consent Items 649. It was moved by Levis and seconded by Bartz to accept the consent items as presented. Motion carried 5/0. Insurance Recommendations 650. It was moved by Levis and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to approve the recommendations from the insurance committee as amended. Motion carried 5/0. 651. It was moved by Bartz and seconded by Timmermans to approve the contract with Mercer effective July 1, 2017. Motion carried 5/0. Elementary Attendance Center Assignments 652. It was moved by Bartz and seconded by Timmermans to require kindergarten students to attend the attendance center in which area they live. Motion carried 5/0. School Board Election Information 653. It was moved by Timmermans and seconded by Bartz to request the auditor to have the polls openstarting at noon-8 p.m. for the September school board election and have things publicized in the CedarValley Times. The Motion carried 5/0. Second Reading of Board Policy 905.1 Facility Use 654. It was moved by Van Steenhuyse and seconded by Levis to adopt the changes to board policy 905.1. Motion carried 5/0. Authority to Extend Personnel Contracts 655. It was moved by Van Steenhuyse and seconded by Levis to authorize the superintendent to issue Contracts on behalf of the district to new staff between now and the September meeting. Motion carried 5/0. Authority to Process Bills 656. It was moved by Timmermans and seconded by Bartz to authorize the business manager the authorityto process bills without prior board approval between now and the September meeting. Motion carried 5/0. Legislative Update Superintendent Hainstock gave an update on the recent Iowa Legislature information. Move into Exempt Session to Discuss Negotiation Strategies as allowed by Iowa Code 20.9 657. It was moved by Levis and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to enter into exempt session at 7:33 p.m. todiscuss negotiation strategies as allowed by Iowa Code 20.9. Motion carried 5/0. By consensus, the board moved out of exempt session at 7:51 p.m. Approve Settlement Conditions for Employees Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit. 658. It was moved by Timmermans and seconded by Bartz to approve the settlement conditions forsupport staff as presented and approve the increases for substitute and part-time staff as presented. Motioncarried 3/0 with Levis and Gates obstaining. Audience Comments on any of the Preceding Items There were no audience comments on any of the preceding items. Correspondence Items/Reports Iowa Assessment Results Dental Program service at Shellsburg Elementary Adjournment 659. It was moved by Bartz and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Sue Gates, President Brenda Barkdoll, Secretary