MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
March 16, 2020
Superintendent Phillips called the emergency meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors to order at 11:35 a.m. in the Garden Grove Board office. Answering roll call via electronic text communication to hold an emergency meeting in regard to a state of emergency due to COVID-19, were board members Dachenbach, Bear, Smiarowski and Evans. Cromer entered the meeting at 11:43 a.m. Principal Becky Stripe and Board Secretary Peggy Rash were also present. Jr High/High School secretary, Stevie Parmer was also in attendance.
The agenda was approved with a motion by Smiarowski followed by a second from Bear. Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer, Smiarowski and Evans voted aye to approve.
There was no consent agenda.
First up under action items, Smiarowski made a motion to approve an immediate change in the 2019-2020 calendar as follows: March 17th will be a teacher work day. Students will also be allowed to come to their school from 2-4 pm and pick up any necessary supplies, text books, Chromebooks and medications needed for the break. Spring break will be extended through March 31st. At that time, the COVID-19 situation will be reevaluated. As of this meeting, Iowa’s Governor, Kim Reynolds has recommended that all Iowa schools be shut down for four weeks. There will be no activities during this time. Cromer seconded followed by ayes from Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer, Smiarowski and Evans to approve.
Smiarowski motioned to purchase 40 Chromebooks at a cost of approximately $5800 for online learning instruction should the break be extended. Dachenbach seconded. Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer, Smiarowski and Evans voted aye to pass the motion.
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Smiarowski motioned to adjourn the meeting. Cromer seconded followed by ayes from Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer, Smiarowski and Evans.
Superintendent Phillips closed the meeting at 11:58 a.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2020 @ 6:30 pm in the District Office in Garden Grove.
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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