Public Hearing
January 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The President announced that this is the time, place and date to hold a public hearing on the proposed calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. There were no individuals present for comment. After discussion, President Troy Thompson declared the hearing closed at 6:31 p.m.
Regular Meeting
January 8, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on January 4, 2024 at 6:31 p.m. at the District Office, Forest City, Iowa.
After a quorum was established the meeting was called to order President Troy Thompson. Members present: David Reese, Cody Hennigar, Beth Clouse, Rick Wiley, Troy Thompson, and Shelby Korth. Beth Clouse moved to approve the agenda. Cody Hennigar seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. Absent: Kim Severson. Rick Wiley attended the meeting virtually as it was inconvenient to be in person.
Administrative Reports:
- Elementary Principal, Brad Jones, presented on holiday celebrations, PBIS activities, guiding coalition, principal advisory team, and 2nd semester professional development focus;
- High School Principal, Ken Baker, presented on professional development activities and preparations for 2024-25;
- Director of teaching and learning, Zach Dillavou, presented on mentor and mentee student engagement, English language arts curriculum adoption and adoption plan, and portrait of a graduate updates;
- Sec’y Meinders presented on certified staff lane change requests, taxable valuations for the 2024-25 budget, upcoming deadlines, and a summary of the monthly financial statements;
- Sup’t Lehmann provided information about IASB Day on the Hill, solar project, legislative updates, Hall of Fame nominations, radon testing, and upcoming Governor's Condition of the State address.
The following consent agenda items were reviewed: minutes of the December 11, 2023 regular meeting and organizational meeting, financial statements, payment of bills, and the following:
- Open Enrollment (Out): Johnny Finch and Rylee Opkis
- Open Enrollment (In): Kyhanna, Karter, and Kyler Guthart
- Employee Contracts: Nathan Gremmer, paraprofessional; Murray Anderson, middle school wrestling coach
- Employee Resignation (end of school year): Scott Bjelland, paraprofessional; Katelyn Osterman, high school social studies teacher
- Donations: $200 Cynthia & Dale Dolphin, lunch balance reduction; $200 Tyler Runneberg, lunch balance reduction; $100 Barb Lovik, lunch balance reduction; $1,261 FFA alumni for jackets, giving tree and meal
- Early Graduation Requests: Alexa Wood, Zachary Johnson, Ellie Finch and Landon Gerdes
After discussion, Beth Clouse moved to approve all consent agenda items, Rick Wiley seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
There was no old business. In new business, the following policies were reviewed: 502.1, 502.2, 502.3, 502.3R1, 502.4, 502.5, 502.6. A second reading of new policy 503.4R1FC was read. David Reece moved to approve policies as read, Shelby Korth seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Beth Clouse moved, David Reese seconded to approve the quotes to replace two HVAC units at the high school from Hart-Hammer Inc. for $228,915 plus additional costs from Johnson Controls for $30,000 for RTUs/VAV controls. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
David Reese moved, Cody Hennigar seconded to approve the 2024-25 school calendar as presented. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. The first day of school for students is set as August 23, 2024 with the anticipated last day as May 30, 2025.
Due to weather concerns, the Central Rivers AEA Staff Presentation was moved until next month. Beth Clouse moved, Shelby Korth seconded to approve a new job description, “2.52 Director of Student Supports and Services (Elementary)”. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Beth Clouse moved, Cody Henniger seconded to approve the quote from Hoglund Bus Company to upgrade the district’s school bus camera system for a total cost of $64,560 of which $48,484.90 is payable from donated WCDA funding. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
David Reese moved, Rick Wiley seconded to approve the resolution to transfer $3,607.68 from the Activity Fund to the Agency Fund as the Agency fund is a more appropriate fund to house the Rotary donation for student personal needs. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Beth Clouse motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Rick Wiley seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Troy Thompson, President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary
