The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met at the Middle School Computer Science Classroom for a tour and demonstration of the Esports program as directed by Instructor Ryan Friederich.
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on September 14, 2022 at 6:31 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, and Kim Severson. Absent: Keila Buffington. Kim Severson attended the meeting electronically as it was inconvenient to do so otherwise.
Troy Thompson moved to approve the agenda. Beth Clouse seconded the motion Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Administrative Reports:
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High School Principal, Ken Baker, introduced FFA Advisor Ryan Faught along with ten (10) members of the Forest City FFA Chapter. Members presented to the board about their FFA Chapter and the many events and activities they are involved in.
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High School Principal, Ken Baker, introduced high school special education teacher Ryan Smith and Tracker. Tracker is a therapy dog that has been recently certified by Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) to provide services to our students.
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High School Principal, Ken Baker, presented on professional development, school report card, and new signage in the high school entryway.
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Elementary Principal, Brad Jones, presented on fall celebrations, Veterans Day program, preschool support, high five Fridays, guiding coalition decisions, and school report card.
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Sec’y Meinders shared the financials for the month of October along with an update to the monthly SAVE deposit from the Iowa Department of Revenue, updates from the District Office, document imaging, and upcoming tasks.
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Sup’t Lehmann reviewed recurring payments now available to parents, thank you from Central Spring CSD, Community Partnership Awards Program, social media initiatives, and recognition of the Iowa School Performance Profile.
The following consent agenda items were reviewed: minutes of the October 10, 2022 public hearing and regular meeting, open enrollments, employee contracts and resignations, donations, sick leave bank requests, early graduation requests, requests for resignation and early retirement at the end of the 2022-23 school year, student discipline agreement, financial statements, and bills for payment. After discussion, Troy Thompson moved to approve all consent agenda items. Eric Kingland seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
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Employee Contracts: Jason Crail, Middle School History Club & Middle School Concessions; Breanne Johnson, Elementary Paraprofessional
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Employee Resignations: Laurie Wencl, Paraprofessional (end of school year)
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Request(s) for Resignation and Early Retirement at the end of the 2022-23 School Year: Teresa Pietsch, K-12 Media; Lori Rollefson, 1st Grade Teacher; Kristeen Johnson, Elementary Reading Specialist; Debra Kleveland, Title I Teacher; Murray Anderson, High School Social Studies; Dan Rosacker, Middle School Guidance; Gail McCarthy, Middle School Special Education
There was no old business discussed.
Under new business, scheduled review and proposed changes to policies 403.1, 403.2, 403.3, 403.3R1, 403.3E1, 403.4 read with policies 401.14, 402.2, 408.1, 601.2, 602.1, 602.2, 602.3,605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4, 605.4, 605.5, 606.3R1FC, 606.3R2FC, 606.3R3FC, 606.3E1FC, 606.3E2FC, 802.4, being revised and/or added. Beth Clouse moved to approve the policies as presented. Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Troy Thompson moved, Kim Severson seconded to approve the continued sharing social worker agreement with Osage Community School District for the 2022-23 school year. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Troy Thompson moved, Beth Clouse seconded to authorize the district’s administration to submit a request to the SBRC for a modified supplemental amount of $47,931.89 for the costs in excess of weightings and other resources for providing additional instruction to limited English proficient students beyond regular instruction. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Troy Thompson moved, Eric Kingland seconded to authorize the district’s administration to submit a request to the SBRC for a modified supplemental amount of $164,052.90 for open enrolled students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Troy Thompson moved, Eric Kingland seconded to authorize the district’s administration to submit a request to the SBRC for $4,670.19 related to the ELL program for students who have exceeded five years of weighting that are included on the Fall 2022 certified enrollment headcount. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Sec’y Meinders presented draft maps as provided to the District by Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting. Since the variance between the current largest director district and the current smallest director district is more than 10%, redistricting is required and must be approved by the board between November 15, 2022 and May 15, 2023. The draft maps discussed.
December meeting topics were discussed.
Troy Thompson motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Eric Kingland seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
The Forest City CSD Board of Education will go into an exempt session to discuss planning steps for the negotiation process with the Forest City Education Association according to Iowa Code 20.17(3).
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Gary Ludwig, President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary
