By Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools · December 19, 2024, 1:46 pm 
At the recent VS School Board meeting, representatives from Martin Gardner Architecture presented a check for $1,000 donation to the Vinton-Shellsburg school district to support student activities.
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Mr. Davis submitted a written report highlighting the Shellsburg Elementary
Food drive, the annual ski trip, Lego league, and coaching duties.
Mrs. Townsley updated the board on curriculum data, report cards, winter
testing schedules, literary review process, preschool observations that
resulted in their highest score to date, PTO, literacy night in January, and
the Tilford Elf.
Ms. Francois reported on the Middle School attendance efforts, missing
assignments, outdoor areas including basketball court, four square, and a
Gaga Pit- donated in part by the local Knights of Columbus, and PBIS ice
cream reward.
Mr. Kingsbury spoke about rearranging the advisor period to the end of the
day and student scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year.
Mr. Struve submitted a written report highlighting the Esports team's first-ever
State Smite Title, improvements being made to the shot put and discus areas
at Karr Athletic Complex, and new spotlights being installed in the Garrison
gym to use for wrestling matches and introductions.
Mr. Henry submitted a written report informing the board of a heating system
leak repair at the middle school, the demolition of the old coal room middle
school, the replacement of outside lights at Tilford, and lighting rebate work
with the City of Vinton and Miron Construction.
Ms. Ackman submitted the food service report highlighting the number of
meals served and reimbursement claims made in November 2024.
Mr. Wittmer submitted a written report informing the board of the new lights
and remote openers being installed for safety in the bus garages, an increase
in drivers signing up for activity trips, and the hiring of new substitute drivers.
Mr. Farmer submitted a written report that focused on the new digital door
locks being installed using the safety grant, an Erate request for WiFi on all o
f our buses, and the request for proposal process for a new copier company.
Mr. Koeppen reported on a Junior Achievement 3DE program, the
Vinton-Shellsburg School Foundation meeting and their move to online
scholarships, the Teacher Leadership and Teacher Quality (TLC/TQ)
Committee quarterly meeting, and the recent facilities meeting.
President Tom Burke reported on the foundation meeting, facilities meeting, and
the school board convention.
Board member Le Cox reported on the school board convention she attended
last month and, specifically, the use of AI in the school district.
The Board approved the consent items as presented.
- Motion made by: Jake Fish
- Motion seconded by: Rebecca Williams
- Voting:
- Unanimously Approved
The board approved a purchase contract with Marco to supply the printer/copiers
and perform associated maintenance on the machines for the school district.
- Motion made by: Kimberly Schirm
- Motion seconded by: Jenni Birker
- Voting:
- Unanimously Approved
The board approved adding Math Counts as a club and funding the program.
- Motion made by: Le Cox
- Motion seconded by: Jake Fish
- Voting:
- Unanimously Approved
The board approved the staffing recommendations for the 2025-2026 school
year. This entails the possible reduction of a kindergarten teacher, due to the
current size of the class of 2037 (current 4 year old preschool). This may not
occur depending on Kindergarten round-up. Hopefully,
we will have more join the cohort!
The board also approved posting a High School Associate Principal/Activities
Director position with additional activity management support. This coincides
with Mr. Struve's retirement.
- Motion made by: Le Cox
- Motion seconded by: Jenni Birker
- Voting:
- Unanimously Approved
The board approved the modified supplement SBRC application for $381,518.
- Motion made by: Jenni Birker
- Motion seconded by: Jake Fish
- Voting:
- Unanimously Approved
A representative from Access Systems thanked the district for the last four years of
doing copier business with them and appreciated being able to bid and observe the
district's request for proposal process.
The Board moved into closed session at 6:10 P.M., by roll call vote, as provided by
Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) and to review and discuss records which are required
by state or federal law to be kept confidential as provided by Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(a).
- Motion made by: Jake Fish
- Motion seconded by: Kimberly Schirm
- Voting:
- Thomas Burke - Yes
- Rebecca Williams - Yes
- Jenni Birker - Yes
- Jake Fish - Yes
- Kimberly Schirm - Yes
- Le Cox - Yes
- Darin Humiston - Yes
By consensus, the board moved into open session at 6:37 P.M.
Action on Student DisciplineThe board approved the recommended disciplinary plan for student A.
- Motion made by: Kimberly Schirm
- Motion seconded by: Jake Fish
- Voting:
- Unanimously Approved
The board adjourned at 6:38 pm.
The Vinton Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Christmas children's party today at
the Pizza Ranch. Santa made a visit and the children were thrilled with their gifts!
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