The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on September 12, 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, David Reese, Eric Kingland, Beth Clouse, Troy Thompson, Keila Buffington, and Kim Severson.
Keila Buffington moved to approve the agenda. Beth Clouse seconded the motion Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Administrative Reports:
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Brad Jones, Elementary School Principal, presented on Spring ISASP Results, Fall SAEBRS assessment, math curriculum review, intervention blocks, and PBIS updates.
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Ken Baker, High School Principal, presented on professional development activities, transition to semesters, special education student transition success, and apprenticeships.
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Sec’y Meinders shared the financials for the month of August along with a summary of the district office responsibilities for the month, Para educator certification update, and the exit review for the recently completed financial audit.
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Sup’t Lehmann reviewed ffa test plot updates, student open enrollment procedures, online auction results, automated past due and lunch messaging from school messenger, board packet overview, girls wrestling program update, IHSAA Letter, IASB Convention, thank you cards, RSAI membership, IASB membership, and school permit request.
The following consent agenda items were reviewed: minutes of the August 8, 2022 regular meeting, open enrollments, employee contracts and resignations, donations, early graduation request, employee lane changes, financial statements, and bills for payment. After discussion, Troy Thompson moved to approve all consent agenda items. Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
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Employee Contracts:
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Lydia Thompson, ELL Assistant; Natalie Dirks, Elementary Paraprofessional; Patti Strukel, Assistant Girls Basketball; Steve Staudt, Assistant Golf
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Employee Contract Adjustments:
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Sherri Lunning, increase in hourly wage; Mary Espelien, increase in hours; Lulu Valadez, increase in hourly wage and hours; Tammy Krieger, decrease in hours; Scott Bjelland, decrease in hours; Rhonda Eser, increase in hourly wage; Courtney Rogne, adjust from MA to MA+30
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Employee Resignations:
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Amy Meinecke, Paraprofessional
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Employee Lane Changes:
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Michael Bohl, BA+15 to MA; Jason Crail, BA to BA+15; Jaralyn Pickar, BA to MA; Renee Sorensen, BA to BA+30; Joshua Sparrgrove, BA+15 to MA; Alexa Sundermann, BA to BA+15; Thomas Treloar, BA to BA+15; Keith Walker, MA to MA+30.
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There was no old business discussed.
Under new business, scheduled review and proposed changes to policies 401.7, 401.8, 401.8R1FC, 401.9, 401.10, 401.11, 401.12, 401.12R1, 401.13, 401.13R1, 401.14 read. Troy Thompson moved to approve the policies as presented. Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
A resolution to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support was presented. Keila Buffington moved to approve the proposed resolution; Kim Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
The 2022-23 Forest City Education Association Seniority List was presented for annual review and approval. Beth Clouse moved to approve the list as presented; Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented to the board the District’s Return to Learn Plan. Troy Thompson moved to approve the plan as presented, Eric Kingland seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
A resolution to create an agency fund was presented. Kim Buffington moved to approve the proposed resolution; Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented an updated list for available Level 2 Investigators as approved by the Iowa Area Education Agencies. Keila Buffington moved to approve the updated list of investigators for the 2022-23 school year; Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented a strategic staffing plan for the 2023-24 school year and beyond to improve in the areas of student achievement and recruitment/retention of teachers.
Eric Kingland moved to approve the strategic staffing plan as presented; Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: five (David Reese, Eric Kingland, Gary Ludwig, Keila Buffington, Kim Severson). Nays: two (Beth Clouse and Troy Thompson). Carried.
Board and Superintendent goals were reviewed focusing on curriculum (student achievement), staffing (retain and recruit), and financial areas for the school district. Troy Thompson moved to approve the board and superintendent goals as presented; David Reese seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
October meeting topics were discussed. A work session will be held prior to the regular meeting at 5:45 pm in the middle school computer science room.
Troy Thompson motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Gary Ludwig, President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary
