PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEDIAPOLIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT October 10, 2016

UNOFFICIAL

  1. Call to Order-The Board of Directors of the Mediapolis Community School District met in regular session in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. Present wereKim Benz, Brad Coates, Carrie Lippert, Jenny McNeil, Dick Whitaker, and John Witte,along with Superintendent Greg Ray. Member Miles Erickson was absent. President Coates called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m.

Also present were: EL Principal Dave Van Ness, MS/HS Principal Roger Thornburg, Curriculum Director

John Kerr, Transportation Director Ed Arnold, Student Representative Katie Coates, and Renee Joanou

with the Mediapolis News.

  1. Approval of Agenda and Commendations-

The agenda was reviewed.

Motion: Whitaker(seconded by Lippert)

I move to approve the agenda as presented.

The motion was approved unanimously.

The commendations were reviewed:

  • The following students for being elected to the 2016 Homecoming Court: Kilie Akers, Brianna Eberhardt, Charley Hostetter, Sarah Vorwerk, Lydia Wagenbach, Rylan Crews, Tyler Johnson, Cody Liles, Wade Marshall, Journey Rude
  • The following students for being recognized during 2016 Homecoming: Marshall Rupe-Mr. Touchdown and Lydia Wagenbach-Queen
  • Mediapolis High School Band for placing 3rd in their class along with being awarded Best in Horn Line at the Ft. Madison High School Marching Band Classic
  • Mediapolis High School Band for placing 4th in their class at the Mt. Pleasant Marching Band Invitational
  • The following students for being elected to the 2016-17 Middle School Student Council:

6th Grade: Hannah Russell, Isabelle Slocum, Brooke Williams 7th Grade: Ryan Konecne, Chelise Stoller, Lucas Wagenbach 8th Grade: Wyatt Jacks, Nova Petty, Josie Wolter

  • The following students for placing 6th (alternate to state), receiving a gold rating at the FFA District Soil Judging Competition: Eric Marshall, Cauy Massner, Catie Messer, and Maggie Myers
  • Julie Schnedler for being named ISCAP (Iowa Soil Conservation Awards Program) Conservation Teacher of the Year

Motion: Lippert (Benz)

I move to approve the commendationsas presented.

The motion was approved unanimously.

  1. Public Comments-None.
  1. Approval of Consent Items-

The consent items were reviewed.

Motion: Lippert(seconded by Witte)
I move to approve allconsent itemsas presented.

The motion was approved unanimously.

  1. Board Reports-None.
  1. Superintendent’s Report-

Supt Ray reviewed the Letter of Intent to Negotiate from Teamsters.

For Informational Purposes: Open Enrollment In for 2017-18 (Kdg) from Danville.

Supt Ray reminded Board members to sign up for the Nov. 16 & 17 IASB Convention on the website or by contacting Board Secretary Kelly.

Supt Ray reviewed the Board priorities and related administrative plan.

Transportation Director Ed Arnold presented the 2015-16 Transportation Report. There was discussion.

Technology Director Dennis Jandrey arrived at the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

  1. Administrators’ Reports-

Principal Van Ness and Curriculum Director Kerr reviewed their reports. Principal Thornburg gave a slideshow presentation for his report. Activities Director Wolter’s report was reviewed.

  1. Personnel-

The personnel items were reviewed.

Motion: Lippert (seconded by Whitaker)

I move to approve the following personnel item as presented:

Resignation-Cathy Isley, Head MS Girls Basketball Coach

The motion was approved unanimously.

Motion: Lippert (seconded by Whitaker)

I move to approve the following personnel items as presented:

Recommendation-Todd Hilton, Head MS Girls Basketball Coach

Recommendation-Darla Myers, Para-Educator

Recommendation-Jeff Sands, Weight Room Supervisor (fall season)

Recommendation-Jeff Martin, Weight Room Supervisor (winter season)

Recommendation-Cheryl Hillyard, Volunteer HS Girls Basketball Coach

Recommendation-Jacob Darbyshire, Volunteer HS Girls Basketball Coach

Recommendation-Miles Erickson, Volunteer HS Wrestling Coach

Recommendation-Jim Drain, Volunteer HS Wrestling Coach

Recommendation-Seth Noble, Volunteer HS Wrestling Coach

Recommendation-Bobbie Anderson, Secretary (MS/HS)

The motion was approved unanimously.

  1. Old Business-

Supt Ray and Board Secretary/Business Manager Kelly gave the Unspent Authorized Budget report.

MCSD’s 2016 dividend from the Iowa Association of School Boards Safety Group Program is $13,848.

Motion: Lippert (seconded by Whitaker)

I move to approve the following 2016-17 committees as presented:

Agriculture Advisory Committee 2016-17: Alaina Imhoff (Advisor), Tracy Brader, Jeff Burgus, Jeff Hedges,

Doug Marshall, Mary Steffener, Ron Stover

Technology Committee 2016-17: Dennis Jandrey, Jill Kirby, Steven Steele, Jerry Woods, Greg Worrall,

Becky Kennedy, Laurie Willis, Erin J Steffener, Kara Brown, Dave Gerling (community representative)

The motion was approved unanimously.

Motion: Lippert (seconded by Witte)

I move to approve the deletion of Board Policy No. 504.6 Work Permits, at its second reading.

It was noted that this policy is no longer necessary; hence, it’s proposed deletion.

The motion was approved unanimously.

Motion: Witte (seconded by Whitaker)

I move to approve retaining Lynch Dallas Law Firm for the Mediapolis School District’s legal services.

The motion was approved unanimously.

Motion: Lippert (seconded by Whitaker)

I move to approve the following trips:

-high school students to attend Biology Day at Western Illinois University on November 18

-Marine Science Trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL--Spring 2017

The motion was approved unanimously.

The IAC Chapter 12 Exemption Request Form for High School Physical Education was reviewed.

Motion: Lippert (seconded by Whitaker)

I move to approve the IAC Exemption Request Form for High School Physical Education (for implementation in the 2017-18 school year).

Supt Ray stated that this request is made primarily due to our block scheduling.

The motion was approved unanimously.

  1. New Business-

The Board policies were considered reviewed at their first readings.

Supt Ray reviewed the three quotes for parking lot lighting (east lot). There was brief discussion.

Motion: Lippert (seconded by Witte)

I move to approve the site lighting option two quote from Mohrfeld Electric in the amount of $16,330.00.

The motion was approved unanimously.

  1. Items for Future Meetings-

Reviewed. The next regular board meeting is Monday, November 14, 2016.

  1. Board Development-

A district-wide technology tour was conducted by Technology Director Jandrey.

  1. Adjournment-

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m.

Board President Board Secretary

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