The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on June 13, 2022 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 Gary Ludwig. Members present: Gary Ludwig, Troy Thompson, Keila Buffington, and Kim Severson. Absent: Beth Clouse, Eric Kingland, and David Reese. Keila Buffington moved to approve the agenda. Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried. In Secretary Sara Meinders absence, Kim Severson acted as the temporary secretary.
Administrative Reports:
● Ken Baker, High School Principal, presented on career and college planning for students, May term, and handbook changes.
● Sup’t Lehmann shared an update on the Lincoln McCormick program, NIACC plaque, and commencement flier.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the following consent agenda items: minutes of the May 9, 2022 regular meeting (with the correction in employee contracts whereas DJ Wolfram was approved for Head Cross Country Coach; Assistant Girls Track Coach, and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach in addition to the listed custodial and substitute bus position), employee contracts, employee contract adjustments, and donations. After discussion, Troy Thompson moved to approve all consent agenda items. Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried.
● Employee Contracts:
○ Shannon Gassman, HS Special Education Teacher; Elizabeth Gann, Administrative Assistant; Rick Grunhovd, Assistant Transportation Director Supplemental Contract; Samantha Holt, Elementary Paraprofessional
● Employee Contract Adjustments: Barb Determann, 8.5 to 7.5 hours per day; Angel Clarey, transfer to paraprofessional
In old business, Supt. Lehmann reviewed the 2022 legislative priorities.
Under new business, a reading of renewing board policies 304.1, 304.2, 305, 306, 308FC were read. Proposed changes to policy 710.4, 200.3, 802.4, and replacing 802.4R1 and 802.R2 with new policy 802.4FC. New policies 710.1E1, 710.1E2, and 710.R1 were also read. Keila Buffington moved to approve the policies as presented. Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented the following handbooks for their annual review and updates: preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and employee. Kim Severson moved, Troy Thompson seconded to approve handbooks as presented. Ayes: four. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented renewing agreements with North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) for the 2022-23 school year for Concurrent Enrollment Career Link Programs and Courses and Entrepreneurship Academy. Troy Thompson moved, Keila Buffington seconded to approve the agreements with NIACC as presented. Ayes: four. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented a renewing agreement with Turning Leaf Counseling for services in the 2022-23 school year. Troy Thompson moved, Keila Buffington seconded to approve agreement as presented. Ayes: four. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented a new agreement between North Iowa Therapeutic Consortium, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District, Forest City Community School District and Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services for the 2022-23 school year listing Forest City Community School District as the fiscal agent. Kim Severson moved, Keila Buffington seconded to approve agreement as presented. Ayes: four. Carried.
The district’s My Academic Plan (MAP) was reviewed. Troy Thompson moved, Keila Buffington seconded to approve the plan as presented. Ayes: four. Carried.
After reviewing the monthly financial statements. Troy Thompson moved to approve the statements as presented. Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried.
After reviewing the monthly bills, Keila Buffington moved to approve the list for payment as presented. Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried.
Keila Buffington moved, Kim Severson seconded to enter into closed session to evaluate the superintendent and board secretary pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i). Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried. The time was 7:18 p.m. At 7:57 p.m., President Ludwig declared the closed session was to end and return to regular session.
Troy Thompson motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: four. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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Gary Ludwig, President Kim Severson, Temporary Board Secretary
