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Minutes of the Regular Meeting Board of Directors Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools November 12, 2018 Call to Order President Rob Levis called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Shellsburg Elementary Music Room.   Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance Sue Gates, Kathy Van Steenhuyse, Jason Hicok, Rob Levis, Mike Timmermans, Kyle Schminke (in at 6:23 p.m.), Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent, and Brenda Barkdoll Board Secretary/Treasurer were present with the exception of Brenda Bartz.   Receive Visitor/Audience Comments There were no visitor/audience comments at this time.   Administrator Reports Aric Chvala and Louise Fleming provided an overview of the Career Technical Education Program at the high school. Tony Islas provided information on West Campus and attendance percentages.   Superintendent Reports Superintendent Hainstock reported on the success of the Veterans’ Day Program, official enrollment data, Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony, American Education Week, School Board Association Convention, and the board moved the December board meeting to the 10th at 5:30 p.m.   Board Reports/Requests Jason Hicok shared information from participating in the VMEU subcommittee meeting on the fiber work done in Vinton. Kyle Schminke attended the Veterans’ Day Assembly and thought it was very good. Several other board members made positive comments about the event.   General Business of the Board Consent Items 791. It was moved by Gates and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to accept the consent items as presented. Motion carried 6/0.   SBRC Application for Allowable Growth 792. It was moved by Hicok and seconded by Timmermans to approve the application for allowable growth including additional authority for increases in the number of students who are open enrolled and served for more than 5 years in our ELL program for $189,257.60 and $2,963.84 for a total of $192,221.44. Motion carried 6/0.   Early Retirement 793. It was moved by Schminke and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to present the following resolution including age at 55, 15 years of service, stipend of 45% of their last year’s regular salary, and a payment of $60/day for certified and $40/day for support staff for unused sick leave for all certified staff, non-certified staff and/or administrative/directors OR include age at 55, 15 years of service, stipend of 50% of their last year’s regular salary with a deadline of January 4, 2019, and move for its adoption. Motion failed 2/4 on a roll call vote with Van Steenhuyse, Timmermans, Gates, and Levis voting no.   794. It was moved by Schminke and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to present the following resolution including age at 55, 15 years of service, stipend of 50% of their last year’s regular salary, and a payment of $60/day for certified and $40/day for support staff for unused sick leave for all certified staff, non-certified staff, and/or administrative/directors with a deadline of January 4, 2019, and move for its adoption. Motioned carried 6/0 on a roll call vote.   Finance Review The board tabled the finance review for next month’s board meeting.   First Reading of the Board Policy 900 Series School District and Miscellaneous policies in the 500, 600, and 700 series and Administrative Regulation for Transfer of HSAP Credit to VSHS Credit Directors Gates, Hicok and Van Steenhuyse reviewed the policy and gave some suggestions. The second reading is scheduled for next month.   Proclamation for American Education Week 795. It was moved by Gates and seconded by Schminke to proclaim November 12-16, 2018 as American Education Week. Motion carried 6/0.   Audience comments on any of the preceding items There were no audience comments at this time.   Correspondence Items/Reports > Mileage Stipends List > Vinton-Shellsburg Certified Enrollment for 2018-19 and Five-Year Review > 2018 ACT Results > Unspent Authorized Budget Worksheet   Move into Closed Session for Student Discipline as Allwed by Iowa Code 21.5(1)(e) 796. It was moved by Gates and seconded by Timmermans to enter into closed session as allowed by Iowa Code 21.5(1)(e) at 7:09 p.m. Motion carried 6/0 on a roll call vote.   By consensus, the board moved out of closed session to open session at 7:50 p.m.   Motion on Student Discipline 797. It was moved by Schminke and seconded by Hicok to place student #2 on expulsion for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year. Motion failed 2/4 on a roll call vote with Van Steenhuyse, Timmermans, Gates, and Levis voting no.   798. It was moved by Timmermans and seconded by Van Steenhuyse to place student #2 on suspension to the end of the 2018-19 school year unless the student/parent agree to the language outlined in the early return agreement that is signed and agreed to by Friday, November 16th by 5 p.m. Motion carried 4/2 on a roll call vote with Schminke and Hicok voting no.   Adjournment Rob Levis adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.     ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Rob Levis, President Brenda Barkdoll, Secretary