Regular Meeting
May 8, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on May 8, 2023 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, Beth Clouse, Troy Thompson, Eric Kingland, 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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High School principal, Ken Baker, discussed with the board the FFA Chapter and their new test plot, teacher mentoring program, May term, trimesters to semesters in FY24, teacher professional development plans, upcoming graduation and the recent mock accident.
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Elementary principal, Brad Jones, discussed with the board the new piano for the music department and recent music concerts, Kids Heart Challenge, new math curriculum, and May the 4th activities.
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Sec’y Meinders presented to the board information in regards to employee open enrollment for benefits, business office activities, and the financial reports for the month of April.
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Sup’t Lehmann provided information on the end of the year schedule, Hanson Career Center enrollment numbers, Rotary Seniors Luncheon, TIC Art Show, Retirement Tea, and website usage.
The following consent agenda items were reviewed: minutes of the April 10, 2023 regular meeting and the April 27, 2023 special meeting, open enrollments, employee contracts, employee resignations, donations, sick leave bank requests, financial statements, and bills for payment. After discussion, Troy Thompson moved to approve all consent agenda items. Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
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Employee Contracts: Ryan Faught, Substitute/Activity Bus Driver
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Employee Contracts for the 2023-24 School Year: Cassidy Schimdt, 2nd Grade Teacher; Brady Schmidt, 6th grade reading teacher and HS Asst Wrestling Coach; Kari Segar, 4th Grade Teacher; Jason Crail, 8th grade football coach; Ryan Faught, Substitute/Activity Bus Driver
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Employee Resignations at the end of the 2022-23 School Year: Scott Riggen, Elementary Teacher
In old business, Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the 2023 legislative priorities.
In new business, board policies were reviewed. Standard review and updates: Standard policy review: 409.1, 409.2, 409.2R1FC, 409.2R2FC, 409.2R3FC, 409.3, 409.3E1, 409.3E2, 409.3R1, 409.3R2 Troy Thompson moved to approve the policies as presented. Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried. IASB Quarterly Update of board policies: 200.4 (NEW), 210.5, 401.5R1, 401.10, 407.2,501.2, 604.6,701.2, 708.Keila Buffington moved to approve the policies as presented Beth Clouse seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann presented sharing agreements for the 2023-24 school year: Social Worker from Osage Community School District, Superintendent to Central Springs Community School District, School Business Official to Central Springs Community School District, and Media Specialist from Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District. Kim Severson moved, Eric Kingland seconded to approve the sharing agreements as presented and additional supplemental contract as shared SBO to Meinders. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Troy Thompson moved to approve the renewal of the district’s equipment breakdown insurance with Specialty Underwriters for 2023-24. David Reese seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Keila Buffington moved, Troy Thompson seconded that adult lunch price be increased to $4.85 per meal for the 2023-24 school year to meet federal requirements. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Troy Thompson moved, Keila Buffington seconded the approval to participate in the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) induction program if needed for the 2023-24 school year. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Kim Severson moved, Troy Thompson seconded to approve Dave Bartlett, John Tibodeau and Steve Kappos to the Forest City Community School District Hall of Fame as recommended by the Hall of Fame Committee. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
President Ludwig reviewed the list of Forest City High School graduates. After discussion, Troy Thompson moved to approve the list of graduates for the Class of 2023 contingent upon meeting the graduation requirements established by the Board of Education. Beth Clouse seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann and Sec’y Meinders (on behalf of the entire Forest City Community School Community) expressed a thank you to all school board members for their service to the district in honor of May being School Board Recognition month.
Sec’y Meinders presented the North Iowa Therapeutic Instruction Consortium Agreements for the 2023-24 school year with Garner-Hayfield- Ventura as the host school district and Forest City CSD as the fiscal agent for the Consortium of eight school districts consisting of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Forest City, Central Springs, North Iowa, Lake Mills, Belmond-Klemme, Clear Lake and West Fork. Kim Severson moved to approve the agreement as presented. Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann continued discussions with the Board on future facility projects and updates to our district grounds and facilities.
Troy Thompson moved, Keila Buffington seconded to approve a bid submitted by H2I (Urethane) in the amount of $32,890 for a new elementary gym floor. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried.
June 12, 2023 meeting topics were discussed. Troy Thompson motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. David Reese seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Gary Ludwig, President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary
