Community School District
MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING
President Jan Lundahl opened the public hearing for comment on the proposed 2014-2015 school calendar at 7:20 p.m. in the elementary library. The proposed calendar requires an early start waiver. The calendar includes 1115 student hours (35 hours more than required to allow for snow days) and 191 teacher days.
There were no public comments.
President closed the public hearing at 7:30 P.M.
MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2014
Minutes
President Lundahl called the regular meeting to order at 8:42 p.m. in the elementary library. Evans, Funk, Lundahl and Smiarowski were present. Peasley was absent. Also present were Superintendent Miller, Principal Snyder, Principal Hunt, secretaries Lovett and Rash, Willa Clark and Lori Lockwood.
Smiarowski moved to approve the consent agenda that included the minutes from the previous meeting, open enrollment requests that have met requirements and the resignation from Brooke Richman. The second came from Funk. All voted aye. The resignation from Richman was accepted with regret and the district’s thanks for her service.
Smiarowski moved to approve the bills of accounting as presented. Funk made the second. All voted aye
President Lundahl asked for any questions or comments on the proposed 2014-2015 calendar. Smiarowski moved to approve the early start waiver for 2014-2015. The second was made by Funk. All voted aye.
Funk moved the adopt the 2014-2015 school calendar containing 1115 hours for students and 191 days for teachers. Smiarowski made the second. All voted aye.
Smiarowski moved to have Linda Lovett removed from all district financial accounts effective July 1, 2014. The second came from Funk. All vote aye.
Funk moved to have Peggy Rash added to all district financial accounts effective July 1, 2014. Evans made the second. All voted aye.
Funk moved to approve Dallas Schumann as volunteer assistant baseball coach, pending Department of Education certification. Evans made the second. All voted aye.
Funk moved to change the vacation language of 12 month non-certified employees to unused vacation days cannot be carried forward. All unused vacation will be paid at the end of the current contract at $25 per day. Smiarowski made the second. All voted aye.
Funk made the following motion: Current non-certified staff will be paid their unused vacation on June 30, 2014 at the 2013-2014 contract per diem rates. Evans made the second. All voted aye.
Funk moved to amend Bridgette Stark’s 2014-2015 contract by adding 5 extended days for guidance counselor duties beyond the regular contract. Smiarowski made the second. All voted aye. Stark will serve as FACS instructor and K-12 Guidance Counselor.
The board discussed the proposed updated Teacher Handbook, Elementary Handbook and Jr. /Sr. High Handbook. Elementary handbook changes included the elimination of the elementary post office, addition of Farms Bank Text for school notifications and the updated meal prices. Mr. Hunt explained changes to sections regarding senior trip, eligibility and the good conduct rule/policy. Smiarowski moved to approve all three handbooks. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Funk introduced and moved to adopt the following resolution:
Whereas. The Board of Directors of the Mormon Trail Community School District has received a proposal to convey certain of its land to Kaleb Hampton for $250. The property is locally known as 404 East Main Street, Garden Grove, and is legally described as follows: Lots Three (3) and Eight (8), Block One (1) Original Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa.
Smiarowski made the second. All voted aye.
Smiarowski proposed the following addition to the resolution: Whereas, it is appropriate pursuant to Iowa Code Section 297.22 to publish a Notice of the proposed conveyance and of the hearing and to receive and consider objection and petitions.
Now, Therefore, bit is resolved by the Board of Directors of the Mormon Trail Community School District: Section 1. That this Board shall set a public hearing on the conveyance of the above-described Property for July 14, 2014, at 7:15 p.m. in the elementary school library located at 403 South Front Street, Humeston, Iowa. Section 2. That the secretary is authorized and directed to prepare, publish, and distribute the Notice of Hearing. Funk made the second. All voted aye. The entire resolution was adopted.
Superintendent Miller recommended offering Mona Baker the contract for FFA Sponsor for the 2014-2015 school year. She will be paid according to schedule B, with an additional 5 days beyond the contract for summer activities. The extra days will be paid at her per diem. Evans moved to approve the contract to Ms. Baker as recommended. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Evans moved to allow payment of all outstanding bills on June 30, 2014. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Evans moved to donate the old baseball/softball score board to the MTYA for use at the Derby ball field. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Evans moved to offer the 2014-2015 Athletic Director contract to Mike Snyder. The second was made by Funk. All voted aye. The contract will begin July 1, 2014.
Principal Snyder reported the following:
Snyder’s athletic report included:
Principal Hunt reported the following:
Superintendent Miller reported:
Funk moved to adjourn the meeting. Smiarowski made the second. All voted aye.
The next regular meeting will be July 14, 2014 at 7:30 in the elementary library.
President Lundahl adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOINT MEETING WITH MURRAY CSD
June 9, 2014
Minutes
President Jan Lundahl called the joint meeting of the Mormon Trail CSD and Murray CSD to order at 7:17 p.m. in the elementary library. Murray board members answering roll call were Dennis Jeter, Teri Jones and John Siefkas. Board members present from Mormon Trail were Pat Evans, Brad Funk, Jan Lundahl, Marc Smiarowski. Also present were Superintendent Miller, Secretaries Lovett and Rash along with Elizabeth Justice, Murray Board Secretary/Business Manager, Willa Clark and Lori Lockwood.
President Lundahl welcomed the Murray board to the meeting.
Evans moved to approve the consent agenda. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
The board agreed the sharing agreement for the Superintendent position has been beneficial to both districts. Following discussion the consensus of both boards was to direct Murray to draft a three year agreement to share Superintendent services. The contract will include a $5,000 salary increase for the 2015-2016 school year. Both boards will approve the sharing agreement at the July meeting.
Funk moved to adjourn the meeting. Evans made the second. All voted aye.
President Lundahl adjourned the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
MORMON TRAIL COMMUITY SCHOOL
REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2014
Minutes
President Lundahl called the regular meeting of the board of education to order at 8:13 p.m. Evans, Funk, Lundahl, Peasley and Smiarwoski were present. Also in attendance were Superintendent Miller, Snyder, Hunt, Lovett, Peggy Rash and Andrea Compton.
Superintendent Miller introduced Andrea Compton. Andrea is Mormon Trail’s reading consultant from Green Hills AEA. Ms. Compton presented the data from this school year showing students have made gains in reading and math. Ms. Compton had nothing but praise for the elementary teachers and students for all of their very hard work. She said the district has made great progress, but there is still work to do, but we are on the right track. President Lundahl and the board thanked her for her presentation and her very valuable help to staff.
Smiarwoski moved to approve the consent agenda, which included the following:
Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
Evans moved to approve the bills of accounting. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Funk moved to approve the proposed budget amendment for the FY 2014 budget. The second was made by Peasley. All voted aye.
Principal Hunt presented the list of twelve seniors for approval for graduation. Funk moved to approve all seniors for graduation. Second by Evans. All voted aye.
Superintendent Miller presented the state mandated increases for student lunches and breakfasts for the 2014-2015 school year. Peasley moved to increase student lunches by .10 and student breakfasts by .05. The second came from Evans. All voted aye.
Superintendent Miller asked the board to approve the 2014-2015 Master Agreement. The agreement includes a total package increase of 3.58%. Non-certified employees will also receive a 3.58% increase.
Funk moved to approve the Master Agreement and non-certified pay increases. Second by Peasley. All voted aye.
The board set a new public hearing date for the start date for the 2014-2015 school year, hours
for students and the school calendar on a motion from Peasley. The public hearing will be held June 9, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. in the elementary library. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Principal Snyder highlighted the following from his written report,
Mr. Snyder also gave the board an updated baseball/softball schedule. He reviewed the track and golf season.
Principal Hunt highlighted the following from his written report.
Superintendent Miller reported an extension on the purchase agreement has been signed. He and Mr. Snyder and Mr. Hunt will be attending a meeting in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday regarding the addition of Harmony to the Blue Grass Conference.
Evans moved to enter closed session as allowed in section 21(1)(i) of the open meeting law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation at 10:10 p.m. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
The board returned to open session at 10:41 p.m. There was no action taken.
Funk move to adjourn the meeting. Evans made the second. All voted aye.
President Lundahl adjourned the meeting at 10:43 p.m. The next regular meeting will be June 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary library.
MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
April 24, 2014
Minutes
President Lundahl called the special meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. in the elementary library. Board members present were Evans, Funk, Lundahl, and Smiarwoski. Also present were Superintendent Miller, Principals Snyder and Hunt and Lovett. Guests in attendance were Pam Russell, Department of Education, Brooke Dornack, GHAEA, Carissa Otto, GHAEA, Lori Helgevold, GHAEA, Janet Boyd, Iowa Department of Education, Margaret Jensen Connet, Iowa Department of Education, Amy Vybiral, Department of Education, Jeanette Thomas, Department of Education and Del Hoover, Department of Education.
The guests were present to give highlights from the completed site visit. The visit had two parts, accreditation and equity. The team discussed the District’s strengths and gave recommendation in both areas.
President Lundahl and Superintendent Miller thanked the site visit team.
Smiarwoski moved to set the public hearing date for the 2014-2015 calendar for May 12, 2014 at 7:20 p.m. in the elementary library. Evans made the second. All voted aye.
Evans moved to approve the required changes to Board Policies 301.1, 303.2, 500 and 603.4. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Funk moved to adjourn the meeting. Smiarwoski made the second all voted aye.
President Lundahl adjourned the meeting at 2:50 p.m.
MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD WORK SESSION
April 14, 2014
Minutes
The Mormon Trail Board of Education met April 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the elementary library for a board work session. Board members Evans, Funk, Lundahl, Peasley and Smiarwoski were present. Superintendent Miller was also in attendance.
Representatives Tom Down and Harry Heiligenthal, from the Iowa Association of School Boards conducted the workshop. The workshop focused on Board Duties and Responsibilities.
At the conclusion of the meeting the board agreed the session was very helpful. President Lundahl thanked the gentlemen for attending.
The work session was closed at 7:58 p.m.
MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BUDGET HEARING
INTERNET POLICY HEARING
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 14, 2014
Minutes
President Lundahl opened the budget hearing at 8:02 p.m. There was no audience or public comment. Evans moved to close the budget hearing at 8:10 p.m. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
President Lundahl opened the hearing for public comment on the district’s internet policies. There was no public comment. The policy will remain as approved by the board. Evans moved to close the hearing at 8:10 p.m. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
President Lundahl called the regular meeting to order at 8:12 p.m. Board members present were Evans, Funk, Lundahl and Peasley. Also present were Superintendent Miller, Lovett, Peggy Rash and Lori Lockwood.
Evans moved to approve and amend the consent agenda by changing D.9 from Staff Termination Recommendation to Accept Resignation and add D.11 Approve Budget. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
Following the review of the bills of accounting, Evans moved to approve the bills of accounting and financial reports. Second by Funk. All voted aye.
Two bids were received for the 2014 mowing. Ozzie Smith bid the Garden Grove site only at $80 per mowing. Benton Coker bid both sites at $195 per mowing, including game day mowing for sporting events. Evans moved to accept the bid from Benton Coker. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Evans moved to approve the contracts from SWCC to provide college courses to Mormon Trail High School students. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Funk moved to accept the bid from Horton Floor to replace the carpet in one of the special education classrooms at Garden Grove. The bid was for $1,635.20. The second was made by Peasley. All voted aye.
Superintendent Miller recommended selling the property in Garden Grove that was donated to the district. The property has no practical use for the school, while maintaining the propertyand paying a monthly sewer bill. Evans moved to take bids on the property. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
The board discussed disposal of the refrigerator that has been replaced in the Garden Grove lunch room. Funk moved to sell the refrigerator for scrap. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
Superintendent Miller presented estimates on replacing the stalls in all the bathrooms in both buildings. Following discussion the board requested Mr. Miller get estimates from different vendors. Evans moved to table the issue. Pealsey made the second. All voted aye.
Superintendent Miller presented a letter of resignation from Kristi Gipson, jr/sr high special education teacher effective at the end of the current school year. Evans moved to accept the resignation. The second was made by Funk. All voted aye.
The board moved to Item D. 11. Funk moved to approve the 2014-2015 Budget as published. Funk made the second. All voted aye.
Mike Snyder highlighted following from his written report:
Mr. Snyder discussed student Iowa Assessment scores. Overall the elementary is showing improvement. Snyder feels the elementary staff is working extremely hard and is committed to raising student achievement.
Marc Smiarwoski entered the meeting.
Principal Hunt discussed the following from his written report:
President Lundahl turned the meeting over to Vice-President Evans. Lundahl, Hunt and Snyder left the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Superintendent Miller reviewed the board interview questions that will be part of the site visit. The board and board secretary will meet with the site visit team Monday, April 21st at 6:00 p.m.
The board took a short break. Willa Clark, Peggy Rash and Lori Lockwood did not return to the meeting after the break.
Vice-President went back to Item D.10: Superintendent Evaluation. The board did not enter closed session and do the formal evaluation. Superintendent Miller handed out his goals and corresponding Iowa School Leadership Standards and Criteria. Board members will review these documents and hold their formal evaluation in closed session at the May meeting.
Funk moved to adjourn the meeting. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
The next regular meeting will be May 12, 2014 in the elementary library at 7:30 p.m.
Evans adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
It is the policy of the Mormon Trail Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, at Brad Breon, Superintendent, 403 South Front Street, Humeston, Iowa 50123 or at brad.breon@mormontrailcsd.
The Mormon Trail Community School offers career and technical programs in the following service areas: Agriculture, Foods, and Natural Resources * Applied Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing * Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management * Health Science.
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