The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a special meeting on August 29, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the District Office, Forest City, Iowa.
After a quorum was established the meeting was called to order by President Troy Thompson. Members present: David Reese, Beth Clouse, Troy Thompson, and Kim Severson. Absent: Cody Hennigar and Rick Wiley. David Reese attended the meeting via phone as it was inconvenient to do so otherwise. Per request, discussion item 3.b. “Public Comment” was added to the agenda. Beth Clouse moved to approve the agenda as corrected. Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried.
Members discussed the appointment of a new board member to the open District 1 position. Secretary Meinders acknowledged that public notice was published on 8/13/24 in the Forest City Summit notifying patrons of the School Board opening eligible electors had 14 days to submit a petition requiring the vacancy be filled by special election. No petitions were received. Two eligible candidates had submitted their interest in the open position, Brittany Frerichs and Andrew Fedders. Beth Clouse moved, Kim Severson seconded to appoint Andrew Fedders to the District 1 vacant school board seat. Ayes: four. Carried.
Rob Hillesland, patron, addressed the board regarding a cashless gate system for school events.
Kim Severson motioned to adjourn the public hearings. Beth Clouse seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
