MINUTES OF AREGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

OF THE

KINGSLEY PIERSONCOMMUNITYSCHOOL DISTRICT

DECEMBER 12, 2016

KINGSLEY BOARD ROOM

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  • The regular December meeting was called to order by President Bubke at 6:30a.m.
  1. ROLL CALL
  • Members present: Haggin, Herbold and Laddusaw.
  1. AGENDA
  • Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Laddusaw, to approve the agenda. All voted aye, motion carried.
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • Motion by Laddusaw, seconded by Herbold, to approve the minutes of the November meeting. All voted aye. Motion carried.
  1. SUMMARY LIST OF BILLS
  • Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Laddusaw, to approve the summary list of bills: $158,257.99 from the general, $3,490.75 from the schoolhouse fund, $10,706.11 from the Kingsley activity fund, $3,262.40 from the Pierson activity fund with an additional amount from the lunch fund of up to $21,888.91 for payment to Lunchtime Solutions. All voted aye, motion carried.
  1. FINANCIAL REPORT (Bohle joined meeting)
  • The audit draft has been received and should be available for approval in January. Reviewed status of current year budget and five year financial projections based on different scenarios with state funding. Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Laddusaw, to approve the financial report. All voted aye, motion carried.

7.COMMUNICATIONS:

  • Mr. Wiese

Mr. Wiese discussed progress of CIM reading initiative that eight of our teachers are leading and upgrade of Internet in Pierson. Congratulations to both Lego League teams on qualifying for state competition in January. The military service project has been completed and there are two weeks of school left before break.

  • Supt. Bailey

Mr. Bailey provided the board with the semester test schedule for high school students and the energy audit report. Discussed report presentation at a meeting and some of the suggestions listed to increase energy efficiency. Mr. Bailey will be attending ISFLC training this week and we are preparing for a state lunch audit in January. The gym will be closed from December 23-27th according to Western Valley Conference rules for all schools in the conference.

8. OLD BUSINESS

  • ACA Policy Update 406.5, 412.3 2nd Reading: Motion was brought by Bohle, seconded by Herbold, to approve the 2nd reading of the policy update. All voted aye, motion carried.

9. NEW BUSINESS

  • Resolution of Support: Promise of Iowa Public Education Campaign: Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Bohle, to adopt the resolution as read. All voted aye, motion carried.
  • Middle School Schedule: Mr. Wiese presented information about the history of middle school schedules ranging from eight periods per day to ten periods per day. He also had a sample schedule for 17/18 with eight periods of educational time and activities being held after school. A group of parents have expressed concern with not having a separate class for reading. In an effort to get the most out of the resources available, activities may have to be after school so that a reading exploratory could be added. While there are challenges to changing the activity schedule, it also could help with hiring coaches as it would be later in the day and there would be more teachers available. Board reviewed financial projections adjusted for adding another full-time teacher. Board will discuss the schedule for next year again in February. (Haggin left meeting)
  • Early Retirement: The board would like Mr. Bailey to look into offering benefits this year, as long as the association agrees not to include in bargaining.
  • Wellness Policy 507.9 Update: Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Laddusaw, to waive the second reading and adopt the revised policy as presented. All voted aye, motion carried.
  • At Risk Application and Request for Modified Supplemental Assistance: Motion was brought by Bohle, seconded by Laddusaw, to approve the application and modified supplemental assistance up to $96,971. All voted aye, motion carried.
  • Negotiation Committee Representatives: Scott Bohle and Matt Bubke will represent the board on the negotiations committee.
  • Mileage Reimbursement Procedure: Motion was brought by Bohle, seconded by Herbold, to approve the mileage reimbursement procedure. All voted aye, motion carried.
  • IASB Board of Directors Ballot: Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Laddusaw, to cast a vote for Kyle Grimes for IASB director. All voted aye, motion carried.
  • Contract Recommendation: Motion was brought by Bohle, seconded Herbold, to approve the recommendation of a contract to Brandon Borkowski for high school assistant wrestling. All voted aye, motion carried.
  • Fund Raiser Approvals: There were no requests turned in this month.

10. OTHER BUSINESS:Board reviewed information to be placed in the newsletter and paper regarding the upcoming PPEL election.

  1. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:43a.m., motion was brought by Laddusaw, seconded by Herbold, to adjourn. All voted aye, motion carried.

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Audrey Bollin, Board Secretary

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Matt Bubke, Board President