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:
- Year-end Awards and 6th grade graduation were held on May 23rd.
- Driver Education began May 20th with 10 students
- Summer school began June 4th with 34 students, 9 staff and 2 silver cord volunteers.
Snyder’s athletic report included:
- The new BB/SB scoreboard was installed June2nd
- The batting cage was completed June 4th. A big thank you to all who worked getting the site ready and a special thanks to Charlie Horton for his generous donation to pay for the concrete. Also, thanks to Randy Sharp, John Banks, Brent Banks, Craig Young and Jamie Young for donating their labor to pour the concrete.
Principal Hunt reported the following:
- Four students are participating in the credit recovery program
- He recently attended a Principal’s meeting
Superintendent Miller reported:
- He will be serving as interim principal for Murray beginning July 1,2014
- The property south of the school has been cleared for sale. The abstract is being brought up to date. Following review of the abstract a closing date for Mormon Trail’s purchase of the property will be set
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.