MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 2018
President Smiarowski called the regular meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Humeston Elementary Music Room . Answering roll call were board members Evans, Peasley, Funk, Cromer and Smiarowski. Superintendent Kerry Phillips, Elementary / High School Principal Becky Stripe and Board Secretary Peggy Rash were also present. Linda Horton from the Humeston New Era was also in attendance. Guests signing in were Chris Hilton, Kimberly Hayes, Claudia Brown, Stacie Porterfield, Bryce Travis, Kara Hilton and Pam Woollis.
First, the agenda was approved with a motion by Funk, asking to move discussion of the main door entrances at both buildings to the top of the agenda, followed with a second by Peasley. All voted aye to approve.
Bryce Travis took the floor at 7:05 pm to speak to the Board about roof problems, door entrances, security cameras, trap kits in Garden Grove rooms, steam traps, and he also wanted to make sure boiler inspections were up to date.. He finished speaking at 7:25 pm.
The consent agenda which included the previous meetings minutes and any open enrollment requests that met requirements, was approved with a motion by Cromer and a second by Peasley. All present vote aye to approve the motion. There were no new open enrollments requests into or out of the District reported.
Co Cheer Coaches Ann Casey and Missy Myers were approved in a motion by Cromer and a second by Evans. All aye votes follow. Cheer coaches are volunteers and receive no pay.
Dorota Bear was approved as High School Science Teacher with a motion by Evans and a second by Cromer. All present voted aye to approve.
The following TLC positions were approved with a motion by Funk. Data Teacher: Elementary Chris Hilton; High School Stacie Porterfield; Lead Teacher: Elementary Kim Hayes; High School: Brad Krutsinger; and Instructional Coach: Claudia Brown. It was also noted that Stephanie Vititoe who was approved for curriculum in May will work with Mrs. Brown this summer. Both will receive $20 per hour for working with TLC and Professional Development. Cromer seconded followed by all ayes.
Claudia Brown submitted her resignation as First Grade Teacher The Board thanked Mrs Brown for her many years of service and wished her well in her new position. Her resignation was accepted with a motion by Funk Cromer seconded followed by all ayes.
The 2018-19 school calendar was amended needing hours adjusted for allowable make-up days. There will now be 4.83 extra hours built into the calendar reduced from 5.82 days. The motion to approve was made by Funk and seconded by Evans. Votes of all ayes were heard from all present.
At the recommendation of Superintendent Phillips, Evans made the motion to approve a technology agreement with Green Hills AEA. GHAEA will provide IT support to the District one day per week from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 at the rate of $288.37 per day. Mileage will be paid at $.39 per mile. Payment will be made from the PPEL fund. The motion was seconded by Funk and all present voted aye.
An agreement to share Maintenance Director with Moravia CSD in 2018-19 was approved with a motion by Funk and a second by Peasley. All present voted aye.
Ideal Energy LLC will be installing new LED lighting throughout the Humeston Elementary building this summer with a motion by Evans and a second from Cromer. All present voted aye to approve the $11,443.40 payment to start the work. The District will pay an additional $8008 once the work is completed. This will be in the form of a rebate from Alliant Energy. PPEL funds will be used for the project. The new lighting will save the District a significant amount of money in electricity costs which will be a savings to the General Fund.
The gym floors refinishing bids were next up for discussion. Funk made a motion to accept the low bid from CapSan for $4067.26 to refinish both Humeston and Garden Grove gym floors with a water-based finish. The motion was amended to add that secretary Rash would see if CapSan could use a water-based product in Humeston and an oil-based product in Garden Grove to save money. If not, the Board would have them apply water-based at both. Evans seconded followed by all aye votes to approve. A second bid from Phillips’ Floors was received for $5340, also with a water-based product. Oil-based, which is of lesser quality was priced at $3745 by Phillips’.
Cromer motioned to move forward with the Comprehensive Facility Planning stage with UNESCO. The commitment to UNESCO for this stage is $10,000 should the District decide later not to continue to a finished product. The motion was seconded by Funk followed by all ayes.
A student teacher agreement between Graceland University and Mormon Trail CSD for 2018-19 was approved with a motion by Evans, a second by Cromer and a vote of all ayes from those present.
Last under action items, Funk made a motion to approve the bills and financials. Cromer seconded followed by all aye votes. Motion carries.
Principal Stripe and Superintendent Phillips briefly updated the Board on the goings on in the District. Stripe reported that summer school was going well with 12-14 students attending daily. Phillips shared his time with Kara Hilton who spoke to the Board about IT needs, including a summary of technology needs for the coming year. Chris Hilton and Stacie Porterfield also spoke to the Board about testing and TLC plans to help student achievement.
Cromer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Evans seconded followed by all ayes. Smiarowski closed the meeting at 9:20 pm.
The Board moved into Exempt session as allowed in Iowa Code 21.9.
The Board returned to Open Session at 9:40 pm. All Board members were present.
Cromer motioned to approve schedule B assignments as recommended by Principal Stripe. Yearbook, Website, FCCLA and Technical Assistant Drama/Set Design were tabled for future consideration. Funk seconded followed by all aye votes.
In a motion by Evans and a second by Peasley Bridgette Stark will receive $20 per hour for her additional duties as Guidance Counselor; van/bus driver’s pay will remain the same at $75/day for their combined am and pm routes and $12.50 per hour for hourly driving trips; and non-certified hourly staff will receive a 1% increase. All present voted aye.
Evans motioned to give Business Manager Rash a $500 increase in salary for 2018-19. Funk seconded followed by all aye votes.
Cromer motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Funk seconded with all voting in favor of adjournment. Smiarowski closed the meeting at 9:58 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors will be held July 9, 2018 @ 7:00 pm in the Elementary Library.
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President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education
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These minutes are written as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Peggy Rash, Board Secretary/Treasurer