Special Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a special meeting on April 27, 2023 at 12:00 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, and Kim Severson. Absent: Keila Buffington. Tory Thompson moved to approve the agenda. Eric Kingland seconded the motion Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. Kim Severson acted as pro tem board secretary as Secretary Meinders was unable to attend.
Sup’t Lehmann presented construction quotes for the AEA Middle School Locker Room remodel. Beth Clouse moved, Troy Thompson seconded to approve the quote from Larson Contracting Central LLC with a proposal price of $52,072, the lowest proposal of the three submitted. Ayes: five. Nays: none. Carried. Eric Kingland abstained to vote.
Sup’t Lehmann presented quotes to purchase thirty-five (35) new lockers for the high school girls locker room. Troy Thompson moved, Kim Severson seconded to approve the quote from Innovative for a total cost of $28,283.58. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann shared details concerning the 2022-23 school calendar. As per the current calendar, students would be required to attend school through May 31st to make up two missed dates due to inclement weather. Eric Kingland moved David Reese seconded to approve an early dismissal around lunch time on May 26th to accommodate traffic congestion as visitors begin to arrive for Denim Fest and to set the last day of student attendance as May 26th. All teachers will be required to attend professional development on May 30th and 31st to fulfill their employment contracts and support staff working a 180-day contract will be given the option to work in an additional assignment area on these dates or take the time off as unpaid. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried.
Eric Kingland motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Troy Thompson seconded the motion. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
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Gary Ludwig, President Kim Severson, Board Secretary Pro Tem
