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March 17, 2009
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| March 17, 2009 The Board of Directors of Independent School District #238 met in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room. Members present: Aberg, Adkins, Hall, Kossakowski, Kuhn, Soiney, Swenson and Supt. Love Also present: Joan Greco, Deb Stortz, Sue Munroe, Pam Sande, Trisha Soiney, Jeff Nolte and Chris Hansen The meeting was called to order by Chair Adkins The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Motion by Kuhn, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the revised agenda. Deb Stortz and Joan Greco addressed the Board on the recent policy changes. Motion by Hall, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to approve the February 24 and March 2 minutes. Motion by Kuhn, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve payment of monthly bills. New Policy 514 Bullying Prohibition was reviewed. Motion by Kuhn, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to table Policy No. 514 until the second reading. Motion by Swenson, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve a 2009-2010 superintendent contract for Marcia Love along with the superintendent’s earning exemption. The contract will be for 8 days a month with salary at $50,000. Motion by Hall, second by Kuhn and carried unanimously, to approve a one year leave of absence for Sarah Holdmeyer for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion by Kuhn, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to accept Karen Darrington’s letter of retirement. Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve a contract for Lindsey Harman for coaching speech. Supt. Love presented possible budget reductions for 2009-2010. Motion by Kuhn, second by Hall and carried unanimously to approve FY10 staffing reductions as presented: .3 Title teacher; .35 Spanish; .3 FACS; .9 English/other HS; 1.0 elementary teacher. Motion by Kuhn, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to call for food service management proposals for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion by Aberg, second by Kuhn and carried unanimously, to approve Smith Schafer and Associates for the 2009 audit for a total price of $9,850 and 2010 for $10,500. Motion by Swenson, second by Kuhn and carried unanimously, to approve the following resolution: IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mabel-Canton School District No. 238 is established. It is contemplated the Mabel-Canton School District No. 238 will be the recipient of gifts, donations, bequests and proceeds from fundraisers in the future. The proceeds shall be deposited into a separate endowment fund to be administered under the supervision of a committee established by the School Board. The Funds shall be used to promote the School District including, but not limited to, scholarships, programs, projects, remodeling of facilities and construction of new facilities. The funds shall be used solely for nonprofit purposes to benefit the School District. Motion by Swenson, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to approve the magazine fundraiser for the tenth grade class. Motion by Swenson, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the 2009-2010 school calendar. Motion by Kossakowski, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the Luther College Field Experience Agreement for 2009-2010 school year. Principal Nolte reported on the probationary teacher meeting, data team meeting, 2009-2010 school calendar, chemical violations meeting, PTO meeting attended, truancy status of students, upcoming testing schedule for spring and a memorial is being worked on for Katie Wiltgen. Jane Hall updated the Board on Hiawatha Valley Education District. Motion by Kuhn, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to adjourn. Dave Swenson, Clerk |
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