Regular Meeting
September 14, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met at the Elementary School Building for a tour highlighting recent construction projects. They then transitioned to the High School and Middle School Buildings.
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on September 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office, Forest City, Iowa.
After a quorum was established the meeting was called to order by the President, Dave Bartlett. Members present: Pat Hobbs, Eric Kingland, Cindy Carter, Dave Bartlett, Gary Ludwig, and Kim Severson. Absent: Keila Buffington. Pat Hobbs attended electronically as it was inconvenient to do so otherwise. Gary Ludwig moved to approve the agenda. Cindy Carter seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Administrative Reports:
- High School Principal, Ken Baker, reported on the start of the school year explaining the new interventions period, professional development activities, homecoming 2021 recap, and a thank you for leadership and support.
- Elementary School Principal, Brad Jones, reported on homecoming activities, new furniture and equipment, fall FAST testing, Spring ISASP data, and potential new math curriculum in the future.
- Board President, Dave Bartlett, reported on the financial audit exit interview that him and Cindy Carter were able to attend thanking Sara for her work with the auditors and explaining the additional audit requirements for a single federal audit this year and most likely in future years.
- Sup’t Lehmann presented to the board about the recent exit interview with the district financial auditor, goals/tasks, flex funds, IASB Convention and IASB Employee Relations Conference, Edmentum, Revenue Purpose Statement for SAVE fund, and mask mandate requirements.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the following consent agenda items: minutes of the August 9, 2021 regular meeting, open enrollments, employee contracts, employee contract adjustments, employee resignations, donations, sick leave bank requests, and employee lane changes. After discussion, Kim Severson moved to approve all consent agenda items. Cindy Carter seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
- Employee Contracts: Kenneth Dorweiler, Evening Custodian; Claire Branstad, Elementary Associate; Ryan Friederich, Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach; Jason Crail, Middle School Student Council Advisor; Scott Riggen, Assistant Golf Coach; Kent Jorgensen Assistant Middle School Wrestling Coach; and 2021-2022 Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) Supplemental Payments as presented.
- Employee Contract Adjustments: Heather Kluver, Assistant Business Manager; Jaclyn Douglas, Food Service; Josh Sparrgrove, Fall Drama Advisor; Amber Folkerts, School Nurse; Merriya Ruiter, Alternative Classroom Instructor; Dawn Rutt, Accompanist.
- Employee Resignations: Jerry Jensen, Custodian.
- Employee Lane Changes: Michael Bohl to BA+15, Thomas Clarey to MA, Kamille Goepel to BA+15, Amber Kisner to MA, Katelyn Osterman to MA, Josh Sparrgrove to BA+15.
In old business, Supt. Lehmann reviewed the 2022 Legislative Priorities.
Under new business, a second reading of new policies 401.14, 502.3R1, 804.6, 804.6R1, and 905.3 was read along with a reading of renewing policies 103, 103.R1, 104, 104.1R1, 104.E1, 104.E2, 104.E3, 105, and 106. A first reading of new policy 403.6FC was also read. Eric Kingland moved to approve the policies as presented, Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. Policy 403.6RC will require a second reading and final approval.
Mr. Donovan Sharp, citizen, addressed the board in regards to having students masking on buses.
The 2021-2022 Forest City Education Association seniority list was presented for review. Cindy Carter moved to approve the seniority list as presented, Pat Hobbs seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
After reviewing the monthly financial statements. Kim Severson moved to approve the following statements as presented. Cindy Carter seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
After reviewing the monthly bills, Gary Ludwig moved to approve the following for payment as presented. Erick Kingland seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Board members discussed suggestions for the October board meeting to be held on October 11, 2021.
Cindy Carter motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Eric Kingland seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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Dave Bartlett, President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary
