Government : VSCS Minutes 7/24/18

Minutes of the Regular Meeting Board of Directors Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools July 24, 2018 Call to Order President Rob Levis called the regular meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance Sue Gates, Kathy Van Steenhuyse, Jason Hicok (in at 5:16 p.m.), Rob Levis, Brenda Bartz, Kyle Schminke, Mike Timmermans, Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent, and Brenda Barkdoll Board Secretary/Treasurer were present. Receive Visitor/Public Comments Faith Brown shared that others have complimented her on our beautiful high school. Kevin Hesson owns property next to bus barn and is offering the school district first opportunity to buy. Administrator Reports There were no Administrator Reports at this time. Superintendent Report Superintendent Hainstock reported on open enrollment applications, summer work, summer meal program, AASA Legislative Conference, scheduled board meeting Aug. 13 at 5:15 p.m. and Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and other calendar items. Board Reports/Requests Kathy Van Steenhuyse shared information from attending a meeting sponsored by Representative Blum’s office on the federal budget deficit. General Business of the Board Consent Items 752. It was moved by Gates and seconded by Bartz to accept the consent items as presented. Motion carried 7/0. Set Transcript Fees and Meal Prices for 2018-19 753. It was moved by Bartz and seconded by Schminke to approve the suggested transcript and meal charges as presented. Motion carried 7/0. Beverage Contract 754. It was moved by Timmermans and seconded by Bartz to approve a three-year pop contract with Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and authorize the business manager and superintendent to finalize the contract prior to August 15, 2018. Motion carried 7/0. Support for I Vinton 755. It was moved by Hicok and seconded by Gates to support the I Vinton project and direct the superintendent to communicate with the municipality of the district’s support and interest in purchasing high speed internet for the district if available. Motion carried 7/0 Cafeteria Plan Adjustments 756. It was moved by Bartz and seconded by Timmermans to approve the recommended changes in our cafeteria plan to include premiums for voluntary federal Medicare Part B and Part D coverage. Motion carried 7/0. Insurance Renewal 757. It was moved by Van Steenhuyse and seconded by Gates to approve the insurance invoice to Three Rivers for $245,965.50. Motion carried 7/0. Second Reading on the 700 Series of Board Policies 758. It was moved by Gates and seconded by Bartz to conduct the second and final reading of the 700 series of board policies. Motion carried 7/0. Correspondence Items/Reports > AASA National Meeting Notes Closed Session to Discuss the Potential Purchase or Sale of Real Estate as Allowed by Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) 759. It was moved by Bartz and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to enter into closed session at 6:09 p.m. to discuss the potential purchase or sale of real estate as allowed by Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (j). Motion carried 7/0 on a roll call vote. By consensus the board returned from closed session at 6:31 p.m. Transfer of Land 760. It was moved by Van Steenhuyse and seconded by Bartz to approve the trade of four acres of land for 10 acres of land and work on purchasing another five acres of land with an easement on another portion. Motion carried 6/0 with Schminke abstaining. Closed Session to Evaluate the Professional Competency of an Individual as Allowed by Iowa Code 21.5 761. It was moved by Gates and seconded by Timmermans to enter into closed session at 6:36 p.m. to Evaluate the professional competency of an individual requested by that individual as allowed by Iowa Code 21.5 Motion carried 7/0 on a roll call vote. By consensus the board returned from closed session at 7:18 p.m. Adjournment Rob Levis adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. ——————————- ———————————– Rob Levis, President Brenda Barkdoll, Secretary