Board President Levis called the regular meeting of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District board of directors to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 8th at the central office. All members answered roll call with the exception of Brenda Bartz.
Under Administrator Report, the board reviewed written submissions. Oral reports included updates on the recent assessment work staff and students completed.
Under the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Hainstock shared open enrollment applications filed on behalf of Kimberlynn Mackey to attend Jefferson HS this year; Riley Phillips to attend our district next fall as a kindergartener; and Chance McLaud to attend CPU next fall. She shared that we need to replace a school car after the last inspection and that there is a bus that is now inoperable. The board reviewed the calendar and set the next meeting date.
Under Board Reports/Requests, Sue Gates shared information from the recent Governing Boards conference she attended; Kathy Van Steenhuyse shared her positive experience with the Insurance Committee and work on negotiations; Kyle Schminke shared the success of the weekend’s play; and Rob Levis shared his appreciation for the state speech students sharing at a recent Lion’s Club meeting.
Under General Business of the Board, the board started with a review of the Consent Agenda Items. The Consent Agenda items included:
§ Minutes from the March 11th regular board meeting, claims, financials and transfers;
§ Bids from
Ø TEAM Services for doing subsurface exploration at the anticipated area for the new bus barn;
Ø School Bus Sales for a used bus that we can use yet this year
§ Contracts with
Ø Grant Wood AEA to continue participation in the Induction Coach Consortium;
Ø Junior Achievement
Ø SNAP to assist with fundraising for the band and FFA;
Ø Bankers Trust Company – they are being purchased by UMB Bank and the VS board needed to recognize this
Ø Power School – to purchase a module to assist with reporting student progress
Ø Josten’s Yearbook – to continue working with them in 2019-2020
Ø Mt. Mercy University – to continue allowing students work in our schools who are pursuing education
Ø MidAmerica Interest Rate Change – an amendment concerning their interest rate
Ø DHS – to offer behavioral/therapy services to our students
§ Personnel – Contract Amendment – for Jodi Beirschenk to offer summer band lessons.
§ Personnel – Resignations – Michelle Wedemeyer as the Voyager’s Coach; Jodi Beirschenk as instructor; Rochelle Lanham as HS kitchen staff; Mindy Mcclintock as girls’ basketball coach; Aaron Zuspann as girls’ basketball coach; and Rich Haisman as head 8th grade girls’ track coach.
§ Personnel – Hiring – Many positions within the TLC program; Duska Phelps for the HS kitchen; Jeannine Peyton as a summer painter; and set the rate of pay for Nathan Enos to serve as a substitute mechanic.
§ Personnel – Transfers – for Anita Yessak as preschool teacher at Shellsburg; Jennifer Svoboda as Tilford interventionist; Kimberlee Klein as kindergarten teacher at Tilford; and Nicole Lutz as Tilford interventionist.
§ Personnel – Substitute Teachers – Emily Johanningmeier and Jessica Noren were approved.
§ Equipment Disposal – Mr. Bearbower recommended the board accept bids on the old walk-in freezer at the Middle School and approval to dispose of old doors from the Middle School.
The board reviewed and approved the potential list of 2019 graduates.
The board conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2019-20 budget and 2018-19 budget amendment. No one addressed the board.
The board approved the 2019-2020 budget and 2018-2019 budget amendment.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing the redemption of general obligation school bonds as they will be paying some off early next year.
The board approved the 2019-20 and 2020-21 settlement agreement with the VSEA; it was a 1.9% package.
The board approved the 2019-20 staffing plan and co-curricular staffing plan with the understanding there may be some adjustments from now until August.
The board reviewed a proposal to work with the University of Northern Iowa on a sustainable school project. Through the program, they would provide volunteer support to assist with education and efficiency. The board approved the Memorandum of Understanding with UNI to participate.
The board reviewed the recommendations for contract adjustments based on the snow make-up days. Students will have several days absorbed within the extra hours built in the original calendar. Staff will have additional contract days in June.
The board conducted the second reading of board policies related to ESSA. They conducted their first reading of board policies within the 400, 700, 900 and entire 800 series.
Superintendent Hainstock reviewed updates from the legislature’s work.
Mr. Levis proclaimed teacher and staff appreciation week May 6-10 and Superintendent Hainstock shared a proclamation for the school board recognition.
There were no audience comments.
The board reviewed an invitation to prom.
The board moved into exempt session to discuss strategies.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 PM.
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