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:
- The elementary had 98% parent attendance at parent/teacher conferences on March 19-20.
- The 4th-6th Track and Field Day will be held May 7th. Time and location will be announced later.
- 4th-5th grade student will attend Ag Day at Leon on May 2nd.
- No School April 18th and 12:30 Dismissal May 2nd.
- Varsity track has 17 boys and girls on the roster
- Junior high track has 6 boys and 4 girls participating
- 6 boys are on the golf team.
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:
- The junior/senior high had 90% attendance at parent/teacher conferences. Chrome Books were handed out at that time.
- Job shadowing is scheduled for April 17th.
- Sports physicals were given on April 11th at both buildings.
- Kelton Stansbery defeated Jakob Horton in the Badminton Championship match.
- Taylor Jackson placed 3rd in the WAYCO Arts contest.
- Mr. Hunt also reported students are making progress in proficiency as shown in the latest test results.
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.