The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met at the Elementary School Building at 5:15 p.m. 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 11, 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 Vice President Keila Buffington. Members present: David Reece, Troy Thompson, Keila Buffington, Beth Clouse, and Kim Severson. Absent: President Gary Ludwig and Eric Kingland. Troy Thompson moved to approve the agenda. Beth Coluse seconded the motion. Ayes: five. Nays: none. Carried. Keila Buffington attended virtually as it was inconvenient to do so otherwise.
Administrative Reports:
● Principal Jones shared information about homecoming week, the elementary building gym floor, reading/language arts Tier I-II-III Plan, and the PBIS plan for the year.
● Principal Baker shared appreciation for a great start of the year, professional development activities, Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) data, FFA test plot, and a homecoming recap.
● Director of Teaching and Learning, Mr. Dillavou, shared information in regards to ISASP data, mentoring program, paraprofessional training and teacher professional development.
● Sec’y Meinders presented to the board information in regards to annual financial audit, financial reports, employee wellness plan, and ongoing professional development.
● Sup’t Lehmann provided information about the track resurfacing project, celebrations of student success, and upcoming event.
The following consent agenda items were reviewed: minutes of the August 14, 2023 regular meeting, open enrollments, employee contracts and contract adjustments, employee resignations, donations, sick leave bank requests, employee lane changes, 2023-24 seniority list, financial statements, and bills for payment. After discussion, Troy Thompson moved to approve all consent agenda items, Kim Severson seconded the motion. Ayes: five. Nays: none. Carried.
● Open Enrollment (In): Naveah Hare, Melita Hare, Silas Johnson, Addilyn Johnson, Bailey Albert, and Tilynn Brass.
● Open Enrollment (Out): Cadence Dutcher, Dayton Maakestad, Jacob Haugen, Dilan Haugen, Korbyn Breya, Josalee Plagge, Casen Rauk, Peyton Peterson, Landen Peterson, Adalyn Peterson, Michael Peterson, Joanna Pagel, and Thomas Akkermann.
● Employee Contracts: Tammy Lambert, Assistant Volleyball Coach; Dan Rosacker, Head Boys Basketball Coach; Indu Edirisinghe, Food Service; Felicia Hansen and Makenzi Hansen, Paraprofessional.
● Employee Contract Adjustments: Kristie Renchin and Jacqlyn Douglas, Lead Food Service Production Workers; Teacher Leadership Compensation (TLC) supplemental contracts; Jason Crail, masters increase; Wendy Ambroson and Melissa Swearingen, hours increase.
● Employee Resignations: Riley Walton, accompanist; Tammy Lambert, volleyball practice coach; Halena Rogers, paraprofessional
In Old Business members discussed facility needs and plans for the future.
In new business, board policies were reviewed: 412.1, 412.2, 412.3, and 412.4. Troy Thompson moved to approve the policies as presented, David Reese seconded the motion. Ayes: five. Nays: none. Carried.
Beth Clouse moved, Troy Thompson seconded to approve an agreement with Four Oaks for counseling services as presented. Ayes: five. Nays: none. Carried.
Sec’y Meinders shared information in regards to an upcoming public hearing to pass a flexibility account resolution.
Representing the Indians Sports Boosters, Troy Thompson shared a request to build two press boxes (softball and baseball). Kim Severson moved, David Reese seconded to approve the plans as presented and to proceed with construction. Ayes: five. Nays: none. Carried.
October 9, 2023 meeting topics were discussed.
Beth Clouse motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: five. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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Keila Buffington, Vice-President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary
