Government : Vinton Shellsburg September School Board Meeting Recap

The Food service department has served 3,220 more meals through the first 14 days of school in comparison to last year!

Administrator Reports:
Alexa Francois, Middle School Principal, reported on Middle School Fall sports, Fall literacy and math testing, and Homecoming Pep Assembly Activities.

Andrea Townsley, Tilford Elementary Principal, reported on Fall literacy and math testing, summer school, interventions, and schedules.

Ryan Davis, Shellsburg Elementary Principal, reported on staff career development goals, small group reading, PBIS school wide reward, and new hires, 

Matt Kingsbury, High School Principal, reported on Homecoming Activities, standard-based grading grant progress, enrollment numbers, and state reporting. 
Superintendent Report:6. Kyle Koeppen, Superintendent, reported on the construction projects (Tiny Vikes coming in under budget and the Middle School HVAC coming in over budget, together the projects will be under budget by $297,427.55!), homecoming activities, ESSA accountability comparisons, Iowa reading and research partnership, and the talented and gifted committee efforts.
8. General Business of the BoardApprovedFinancials and ClaimsApprovedContracts and Quotesc. Asset Services: The business department proposed a contract with Asset Services to create a district-wide inventory database and conduct a physical inventory for assets valued over $500, covering various categories. 

Eide Bailly LLP: will provide tax consulting services. The scope of the consulting services will be to qualify, quantify, document, and assist in claiming amounts available to the District under Section 48 Energy Credit related to the PV solar system located at the high school. 
The above table represents the possible energy credits, based on the listed assumptions and whether the Energy Property meets the requirements for increasing percentages.
 
Shive Hattery: Radon Program. The scope of the services will be provided for a lump sum fee of $7,500
Breakdown per structure:
1. Tilford Elementary: $2,000
2. Shellsburg Elementary: $1,250
3. Middle School: $1,250
4. High School: $2,250
5. Bus Barn: $750

FFY 25 Benton TAP: The Transition Alliance Program (TAP) develops and implements a new pattern of service to youth with disabilities. TAP services are provided through a service coordination model with a goal of obtaining competitive integrated employment and successful IVRS closure (status 26) for eligible youth.

VS-Skip the Trop MOU:  The purpose of this MOU is to establish the terms and conditions under which the MVD and the Agency will deploy Skip the Trip ("Program") allowing for designated personnel of the  Agency to administer driver knowledge tests through the MVD Automated Testing System to eligible applicants as defined in Section 3. The Program will be jointly administered in accordance with the provisions of this MOU by the MVD, which is responsible for the examination of drivers, and the Agency. 



Approved
PersonnelNew Support Staff Hires

• Zoe Mohr- Part-time food service at Tilford Elementary.
• Rebecca Scotti- General Education Associate for Shellsburg Elementary.
• Rebecca Sloan- High School Guidance Secretary
• Phil Thomas- Route Driver

Contract Modifications/Transfers

• Tara Bonewitz- Contract to be modified from 7.5 hours per day to 7.75 hours per day for crosswalk duty.
• Ann Conklin-  Contract to be modified to add Mentor pay. Mrs. Conklin will be the mentor for the two new Northport teachers.
• Adam DeMuth-  Transfer from halftime maintenance/halftime special education bus driver to full-time maintenance. 
• Mikkie Grieder- Transferring from 3.25 hours per day to 5.75 hours per day in food service at Tilford Elementary.
• Jodi Hacker- Homeschool Assistance Program, increase of FTE from .5 to .72 to accommodate roster size.
• Laura Hammersley- Contract to be modified to add PBIS pay.
• Margaret Henry- Contract to be modified from 7.5 hours per day to 7.75 hours per day for crosswalk duty.
• Whitney Roster- Transferring from Preschool General Education Associate to Preschool Special Education Associate.
• Terrie Snapp- Transferring from the Regular Route Bus Driver position to the Special Education Bus Driver position.

Extracurricular Contracts

• Rebecca Lutgen- Assistant Middle School Volleyball
• Shelly Patterson- Assistant Middle School Volleyball
• Brian Sheston- Assistant Weight Lifting

Substitutes:

• Taylor Elliott- Transportation (Bus Monitor)
• Natalie Kaas - Associate
• Janine Riese- Associate
• Shannon Parmater- Certified
• Deborah Covington- Certified
• Tim O'Brien- Certified
• Jessica Lewandowski- Certified
• Debra Hyke- Support
• Alissa Ostrom- Food Service

ApprovedFundraisers
Football Jersey Silent Auction Fundraiser 

2024 Boys & Girls Golf Fundraiser: The VS boys and girls golf teams are hosting a 4 person best shot to raise funds for our programs Sept. 28 at the Vinton Country Club.  It's a 9:00 am shotgun start. 

Tilford Elementary: Annual fundraiser selling items for schoolwide celebrations and prizes.

ApprovedDisposals

• Mrs. Townsley is requesting the disposal of 2 glass display cases that are currently on the Tilford Stage. Asset number 22055.
• Mrs. Townsley is requesting the disposal of a TV and DVD/VCR. LEA for the DVD/VCR is 214109.
• Mr. Henry is requesting the disposal of steel scaffolding (will solicit for bids)
  • We possess newer aluminum scaffolding which is lighter and easier to construct.
• Mr. Henry is requesting the disposal of an old tracker. (will solicit for bids)
• Mrs. Pattee is requesting the disposal of the following textbooks: Introduction to HealthCare, Introduction to Healthcare, Nursing Assistant Care

Approved theApplication for Modified Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance2. Mrs. Barkdoll completed the Special Education Supplement. The final calculations show we had revenues of $4,331,762.60 (up from $4,003,119.11 last year) and expenses of $5,269,988.09 (up from $5,227,508.09 last year) which led to a deficit of $938,225.49 (down from $1,224,388.98 last year).

ApprovedCrop Plot Expansion Activities3. The FFA committee along with our grounds director is recommending the expansion of agricultural usage of school-owned ground. The proposal is to add a few planting rows (~1.3 acres) to the existing crop plot adjacent to the high school parking lot. The two new expansions would be on the old Abby Center lot (~ 2.5 acres) and the Imperial apartment lot (~1.5 acres). These will be planted in alfalfa. The additional acres would be approximately 4 acres of alfalfa and 1.3 acres of corn or beans. Not only will the expansion increase FFA funds, but it will also reduce the amount of mowing for the school district, saving funds and time. The Abby Center lot is used twice a year for parking (county fair and Boomtown). The plan would be to mow and rake the field before those events and still allow parking on the field. 

Adjournment at 7:50 pm