MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
March 30, 2020
Board President Evans called the special meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors to order at 6:36 pm in the Garden Grove Board office. Answering roll call in person, were board members Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer and Evans. Smiarowski was absent. Board Secretary Peggy Rash and Superintendent Phillips were also present. Principal Becky was present via ZOOM. 16 guests attended via ZOOM.
The agenda was approved with a motion by Cromer to delete the consent agenda, along with action items 1,2, and 6. Bear seconded. Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer and Evans voted aye to approve. Smiarowski was absent.
First up under action items, Bear made a motion to delay the return to school due to COVID-19 to Tuesday, April 14th. Dachenbach seconded followed with ayes from Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer and Evans to approve. Smiarowski was absent. Iowa’s Governor, Kim Reynolds has recommended that all Iowa schools be shut down through April 14th. There will be no activities during this time.
Bear motioned, followed by a second from Dachenbach, to table discussion on item #4, Water to Baseball Concession Stand, until Smiarowski is present. Ayes were heard from Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer and Evans to approve. Smiarowski was absent.
Superintendent Phillips’ contract and benefits were up next for discussion. Dachenbach made a motion to continue Mr. Phillips’ 3 year rolling contract with the following terms: total contracted days 172, vacation days 10.5, sick days 12, and personal days 3. Phillips will also receive Family Health Insurance and the use of a school vehicle for use during school business. Days in the District will be 4 days during the school year and 2 days during the summer. Total salary remains the same at $90,993.06. Because of qualifying hours in the District, Phillips will be allowed to purchase Disability and Life Insurance at his own expense. Cromer seconded followed by ayes from Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer and Evans to approve. Smiarowski was absent.
Superintendent Phillips reported on his goals. Each Board member will bring 3-4 goals to the April meeting.
Cromer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Dachenbach seconded followed by ayes from Dachenbach, Bear, Cromer and Evans. Smiarowski was absent.
President Evans closed the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors will be held Friday, April 10, 2020 @ 6:30 pm in the District Office in Garden Grove and/or via ZOOM
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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