I. Call to Order – Welcome 5:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Adoption of Agenda- moving 8 up before 5- motioned by hatteberg, 2nded by courtney
IV. Public Comments
The Board encourages citizens to attend its meetings. Citizens have this opportunity
to comment on issues and concerns (Policy 210.9 & 213)- none
V. Public Hearing
2. BHS Softball Field Lighting Project- info within packets- Vickstrom- time to change the lights. No actions or objections. closed.
VI. Consent Agenda
3. Minutes, Bills, Financial Report, Human Resources Report, and Gifts- moved by Brueck, 2nded by Robberts. Vickstrom- HR issue- electricians hall- felt we were going to cut an electrician. Coen- can’t answer for board. Looking at options other than cutting a nurse. The nurse position was cut. Bross nothing beyond that has changed. Coen- lucky 13 you heard that? Vickstrom- missed it while he was in Omaha.
Passed unanimously.
VII. District Positive Accomplishments- Aldo State Art Award winners- Onesto not here tonight, so Wes White presenting Aldo students. VAAP program. Mr. White respects their perseverance. Amazing work for him. Cela Strauss- VAAP is fun, that’s what she likes about it. White- why a tree? Strauss- that’s what the project was. Cela won at state award ceremony.
Caroline Strawhacker- like VAAP because get to learn different techniques of art.
Aylah Cannon- likes to learn new things in VAAP- good way to express what you think.
Adam Johnson- like VAAP able to do more different things than in reg art. Incorporated flags because peace in the world. Darian Forts last artist to be featured.
Board appreciative of students’ work.
Coen- you can make money with an art degree.
VIII. Student Representative Report- not here.
IX. Superintendent’s Report- board meeting. Attended IWU advisory meeting. 2nd and 3rd digital learning day meeting. Exciting. Received notification from BEA that we are going to begin bargaining. Schedule finance committee with Gobble to develop 19-20 budget. Greg’s work with Becker and associates- insurance renewal came in at 2.06 allowable growth- insurance is 1.7- thanks Greg for his hard work. Exciting that that’s where we’re at right now- could be better depending on what they decide. Cory working toward LMC meeting. Received a nice letter about Rector- beloved by Grimes family. Conducted radio show. Took a school safety course. Has trouble with cell phones- parents voicemail not setup yet- Coen is unable to leave a message. Friday pm met with Bross and Courtney- completed part of his eval. Sat am went to stem fair- spoke to quite a few families. Great stuff. Talked quickly with Ash and his wife. Went to coffee with the editor- Hawk Eye. takeaways in cabinet packet. Followed up with emails to Greene, Kerr, Senate House- digital makeup days.
Sat evening went to Vice Versa. Good event. Went because Josef was a court member. He didn’t dance. Queen Natalie Thompson and King Landon Wynn. excited to see happy time.
Document talking about make up days.
Hatteberg- will we get to learn more about the virtual learning packets. Coen overwhelmed with energy and ideas from staff. Can’t think of a time when teachers haven’t risen to the challenge- we have incentive to make it work. We can do more next year during parent teacher conferences to help with parents.
X. Items for Discussion
4. BHS Softball Field Lighting Bids- received initial bid- below engineer’s estimate. Low bid from Ardent lighting. Out of Knoxville Iowa. Robberts- have we worked with them before. Lighting suppliers are comfortable with the company. Lights come from Musco. Millard may have done the lights at Bracewell.
Hatteberg moved, Brueck 2nded. Money comes from PPEL funds. Courtney abstaining because nephew works for Musco.
Kendell- likes to support local businesses- Reynolds reminds the board they are required to take the low bid.
Passed with Kendell opposed, courtney abstaining.
8. Club M Coordinator Job Description- Cassie Gerst presenting. Volunteer Iowa got 1.25 mil grant- over 3 year period to expand club M mentoring program for middle school/hs mentoring program. One of 6 districts that received grant. Training covered- 50k a year for 3 years. Falls under professional service group. Courtney moved, Robberts 2nded. Kendell- how does this expand the program?
Gerst- requires 25 matches. We are behind due to government shutdown. It’s just now starting. Behind where it should be. Have to have 25 matches by June 30. Have a lot of things in place. Adults should contact this person when they are hired.
Aimed at high risk youth. Opioid use. Will work with office of juvenile justice. Opportunity to expand and work with these families. Coen receives reports from juvenile courts. No cost to the district.
Passed unanimously.
Board Communications
Robberts- congrats to art winners. Thanks to Greg for keeping health insurance so low.
Courtney- shame people aren’t getting vaccinations. Greene is opposed to that as well. Doesn’t think it will go anywhere he hopes.
Vickstrom- got some info from electricians- expo in (middletown?)- people in alternative fields- lots of opportunities for students. Lots of options for our students we should promote. We need to open students’ eyes to that.
Hatteberg- nope
Brueck- kudos to Greg, and Pop concert and cheaper by the dozen.
Kendell- great that allowable growth passed- Greene voted no on vaccinations. Kendell looking forward to concerts. Spent a lot on PD- would be great to get updated. Elem teachers to Chicago- would like to get update. Kendell- teachers having training is good, but students suffer when teachers are out of the classroom.
Bross- los angeles, las vegas, chicago- be good to have an update on that. HS Boys basketball. Great year from them this year. Hopeful with right sizing will help bring them together as a team and be better. Eager to see how the digital learning days will turn out. Has questions about how it will work practically.
Adjourned for closed session at 533.
5. Closed Hearing-Re-Admission JH052118
6. Closed Hearing-Re-Admission JM011409
7. Closed Hearing-Re-Admission HF100417
XI. Board Communications
The members will have the opportunity to share items and events.
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