Minutes for July 17, 2017 Board Meeting
The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library on Monday, July 17, 2017.
Board members present: Amber Swartz, Shaun Schaff, Ray Bishop, and Igor Takacs.
Board members absent: Mike Stuck
Others in attendance were: Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, Joy Evertsen, and one guest.
Board President Takacs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS:
The following consent items were approved:
· The agenda for July 17, 2017.
· Minutes of the previous meeting on June 19th.
· Financial reports for General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Activity reports, Scholarship reports, All-Weather Track, Lunch reports, and summary list of bills:
General Fund $193,977.28 Activity Fund $ 12,784.28
PPEL Fund 3,173.00 Lunch Fund 5,042.78
Capital Projects 32,794.58 Scholarship Fund 100.00
Motion by Bishop, second by Schaff. All motions carried unanimously.
LEARNING LINK:
· This month’s Learning Link focused on the School Nutrition Program. Director of Nutrition Services, Joy Evertsen, shared meal statistics from this past school year. Besides offering school breakfast and lunch, the School Nutrition Program also prepares snacks for the after-school Cardinal Muscle Program and fresh fruit and veggies for PK-6 on a daily basis, which is funded by the Fresh Fruit and Veggie Program. They also catered several events throughout the school year.
ACTION ITEMS:
· The board approved the Central Buying Consortium (CBC) contract awards for the following: US Foods, Inc for food and general supplies, Martin Bros. for chemicals, and Loffredo Fresh Produce Inc for produce. The board accepted the escalator bid from Hiland Dairy Foods for milk carton and low-fat yogurt for the 2017-18 school year. Motion by Schaff, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.
The board accepted the bid for bread from Hy-Vee for the 2017-18 school year. Motion by Schaff, second by Swartz. Motion carried with Ray Bishop abstaining.
· The board appointed Becky Broich as Board Secretary/Treasurer. Board President Takacs administered the oath of office. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.
· The board reviewed the transportation inventory and approved the purchase of a 2018 Thomas 77 passenger bus in the amount of $99,551 from Thomas Bus Sales and the purchase of a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan from Stew Hansen in the amount of $21,492. Motion by Schaff, second by Bishop. Motion carried unanimously.
The board also discussed the purchase of a bulk oil storage and dispensing system for the bus barn. No decision was made.
· The board approved the hire of Chelsey Green as a Preschool Teacher. Chelsey has been employed by SCICAP Head Start and taught at Little Cards Preschool the last two years. CD is taking over the contract. Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.
Sharon Kistler has been hired as South Elementary Custodian
· The board again reviewed assignments for certified staff, taking into consideration district enrollment, state funding, and class size for the upcoming school year. Motion by Schaff, second by Bishop. Motion carried unanimously.
· The board approved the 2017-18 Administrator and Technology Director contracts. Motion by Bishop, second by Schaff. Motion carried unanimously.
· The board approved the 2017-18 Elementary and Secondary Handbooks. Motion by Schaff, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS cont’d
· The board approved the first reading of board policy 515, Attendance of Classes and Instructional Time. Motion by Schaff, second by Bishop. Motion carried unanimously.
· The board reviewed the 2017-18 fee schedule including: Activity admissions/passes, driver’s ed, book rental, laptop deposit, class and senior trip dues, and meals. Activity, book rental, laptop deposit, and class and senior trip dues remained the same.
o The board approved a .05 cent increase to student lunches, .10 cent increase to milk and adult lunches, and an increase to driver’s education fees. (see below) Motion by Schaff, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.
o Increased Lunch Prices: Grades PK-2 = $2.30; 3-6 = $2.45; 7-12 = $2.55, Adult lunch prices = $3.60, and milk = .50. Driver’s Ed: Resident Students = $250, Resident Students Not Dual Enrolled $300, Non-Resident Students = $325
· The board selected CD’s following top four priorities to submit to IASB for the upcoming 2018 Legislative session:
o School Funding Policy: School foundation formula.
o SAVE: Supports preserving the integrity of the statewide penny sales tax for school infrastructure, including the tax equity provisions. Supports repeal of the December 31, 2029 sunset.
o Sharing and Reorganization: Supports continuation of sufficient incentives and assistance to encourage sharing or reorganization between school districts including the establishment of regional schools.
o Preschool: Supports increase in funding from weighting of .05 to 1 full-time equivalent.
Motion by Bishop, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
· Superintendent Coffelt reviewed the existing general obligation bond, which will expire June 2021. The board plans to develop a work session to determine the impact of the retirement of this bond on the district property tax levy and considerations for ongoing maintenance and future district facility needs.
· Upcoming Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting: Monday, Aug 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. – High School Library
The board entered into closed session at 8:13 p.m. per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) – To Evaluate the Professional Competency of the Superintendent. Motion by Swartz, second by Bishop. Motion carried unanimously. Roll call vote: Ayes-Igor Takacs, Shaun Schaff, Ray Bishop, and Amber Swartz, Nayes-None. Open session resumed at 9:03 p.m.
The board approved renewal of a 3-year Superintendent contract. Motion by Schaff, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
Schaff moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
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Igor Takac, President Becky Broich, Board Secretary
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