August 26, 2019 BCSD Board of Directors Meeting
Absent Vickstrom and Brueck
I. 7:00 called to order.
II. Motion to adopt agenda, Roberts, Hatteberg seconded Motion carried
III Public comments: none
IV. Consent Agenda: Courtney moved to approve, Hatteberg seconded. Passed. Bross
abstained
V. District Positive Accomplishments
Ruehs presented Freshman Boot Camp. This year 67 students participated. Each day started with a speaker such as Coen, Shay, Duncan Delzell. The National Guard did team building activities each day. The days were broken into two morning sessions and two session after lunch. There were communication sessions, organization/executive function session, conflict avoidance, brain power. They were used by various admin and other people. Some of the activities in the afternoon were a scavenger hunt, high school sundae, equip for success (schedules, lockers), cardboard boat race, schedule school webpage, etc, . Parents were invited to the boat race and students presented about the process of it. Brenna Remele (student) presented to board on how she liked the boot camp. She said it wasn’t boring but active and it had cool speakers. It was very fun. Her favorite part was the scavenger hunt.
Mosbach and Sarah Wood presented their experiences as teachers of the event. Wood said the event has grown and it was good to hang out with students. It was a good time with the students. Mosbach was new to boot camp this year. It was an amazing experience. The breakout sessions were amazing. Many of the breakout activities are used in freshman transition class. She got to be a counselor and not a teacher. She invited the board to come and see it. Bross asked how to promote it. Mosbach said the kids are the best recruiters although she talked a lot about it in her classes today. Coen said something about getting your 12 and the promotion ceremony to sell this to the 8th grade this year.
VI. Student representative report - no rep available.
VII. Superintendent -The event at SCC was good. The speaker had interesting ideas about tigers. He attended the ES early days. He attended the Greater Burlington Partnership meeting. He met with Bross and Kendell and discussed current and pending issues. He has a clear understanding that a BHS homeless child from Chicago can play sports due to an act. The high school athletics association can’t rule on this. The Build Stronger Brains training from AEA was good training. It was well done and ACEs was presented. He visited Ready Math training at BH. It was good but the cafeteria was not good place to have it. We need as much PD as possible at the beginning instead of at the end. But it is a balancing act. He visited open houses and they were well attended. He sent thank you cards to SCC. SCC will work with BHS with marketing and expanding DECA. Maybe include concurrent enrollment classes. Meet the players was good at Bracewell but the band should be there. He will work on that. Issues pick up this time of year but working through issues usually takes a phone call or two. The Grimes PTO playground is something to see. November 20, 21 trade show at the School Board Convention (?). He visited every school today and found them positive and excited. Bross asked if there were any students still in JMEC? Coen said they were at Corse except for Head Start.
VIII. Delegate Assembly - Reynolds presented this. This happens at the school board convention. The board nominates one of the directors to be the delegate. Bross nominated Courntey, Robbert seconded. All approved.
IX. Second reading on Graduation Credits - Board policy. Cory Johnson said it is the same but with a few alignment changes. Robberts moved, Courtney seconded and approved.
SEcond reading on At Risk 602.4 - There was a minor change to reflect Iowa law. Hatteberg moved, Courtney seconded. Approved
X. Superintendent Contract - It is for three years to 2022 with an increase in salary. Kendell motioned, Hattenberg seconded. Courtney asked why this was done ahead of time? Bross said that he wants this to happen before contract negotiations. Robbert said it shows faith in Mr. Coen and his positive employment evaluation. She thanked him for taking slow salary increases. Kendell still thinks he does a good job and glad he is staying until 2022. He makes the district stable. Hatteberg said he believes in kids and the community. All approved.
XI. Board communications
Robberts welcomed all back to school and reminded people to watch for busses, children crossing the streets, etc. She thanked BEF for gifts and grants including $10,000 to PIECES.
Courtney welcomed back to school everyone and reminded all parents to get kids their shots.
Hatteberg attended a couple of the open houses and was overwhelmed. She suggested this be done at the beginning of each trimester. She gave kudos to Kesterke and his crew.
Kendell loved the boot camp. He felt it is one of the best things going and wants to increase participation in it for next year. He gave a huge thanks for preparation for day 1. He acknowledged the scout troop in the audience and asked them to introduce themselves.
Bross welcomed back to school teachers, students, everybody. He was thankful for the stop sign at Sunnyside because it calms the traffic down. He reminded everyone about the football game Friday night here against Ottumna.
Courtney moved to adjourn, Robberts second, Passed 7:34.
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