Public Hearing/Regular Board Meeting
ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 18, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 5:15 P.M. in the High School Library. Board members present were: Jodie Greig, President; Mike Karels, Vice President; Nancy Anderson, Duane Schnell, Don Schiltz, Kathy Miller-Cornwall, Michelle McCoy. Others present were: Tara Paul, Superintendent; Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Frank Christenson; HS Principal, Justin Bouse; Elementary Principal, Deb Lenertz; MS Principal, Mike Tiedeman- EDN, Ed Funston-KILR, Brad Leonard, Jody Condon, Lori Nielsen, Lili Jensen, Laura Condon, Kris Turner, Andrew Fischer, Josh Carr, Norm Johnson, Kristy Funston
Public Hearing – FY 14 Budget – 5:10pm
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL President Greig called the regular meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Board members present were, N. Anderson, Schnell, Schiltz, Karels, McCoy, Cornwall – Miller
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Karels, second by Schiltz to approve the agenda with an addition under resignations.
Motion carried 7-0
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS President Greig welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT There was none.
2013-14 PUBLISHED BUDGET Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to approve the FY 13-14 Published Budget.
Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schiltz, second by Schnell to adjourn the meeting at 5:15pm.
Motion carried 7-0.
5:15 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL President Greig called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Board members present were, N. Anderson, Schnell, Schiltz, Karels, McCoy.
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Schnell, second by Anderson to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 7-0
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS President Greig welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT There was none.
CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Anderson second by McCoy to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:
Minutes from the February 11 & March 4, 2013 meetings.
Bills
Hires
Transfers
1. Ms. Jenica Arends – 4th Grade 2013-14 School Year
2. Ms. Amberly Austin from Roosevelt to Demoney Student Specific Aide
Resignations
1. Ms. Jaclyn Clow – Basketball Cheer Sponsor
2. Ms. Dorothy Iverson – Wrestling Cheer Sponsor
FINANCES Reports were informational.
HIGHLIGHTS Laura Condon, ELC HS math teacher and Kris Turner, ELC HS Science teacher will be here to report on a workshop, Bacon Wrapped Lessons, that they recently attended.
REPORTS/INFORMATION Administrator’s reports were informational.
Superintendent Paul reviewed the plans for the EnergizerPlus program that will be implemented next year.
Superintendent Paul then introduced Norm Johnson, Andrew Fisher and Josh Carr from the Y of Okoboji who explained a program that they would like to implement on Wednesday Early Outs to provide after school care for those not participating in the EnergizerPlus program.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Policies – 3rd and Final Reading Motion by Schiltz, second by Schnell to approve these policies, 3rd and final reading.
Motion carried 7-0.
300 – Role of School District Administrations, 301.2 The Management Team, 302.1-Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment, 302.2 Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal, 302.3 Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation, 302.4 Superintendent Job Description, 302.5 – Superintendent Evaluation, 302.6 – Superintendent Professional Development, 302.7 – Superintendent Civic Activities, 302.8 – Superintendent Consulting/Outside Employment.
NEW BUSINESS
2013 – 14 School Calendar The Board reviewed five calendar options prepared by Superintendent Paul. Two calendars proposed a one full day per month for professional development, this would add eight additional days to teachers’ contracts, as the missed student contact day per month would need to be made up in order to meet the required contact days. This option would not be feasible. Two calendars proposed an every other week early out on Wednesdays. This option would call for earlier dismissals on the Wednesday early outs.
The fifth option was the weekly early outs calendar.
Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to approve the 2013-14 as proposed with the weekly early outs on Wednesdays.
Nays – McCoy, Schiltz, Schnell
Ayes - Karels, Cornwall-Miller, Anderson, Grieg
Motion carried 4-3.
GO Bond Refinancing Informational, shared letter from Piper Jaffrey regarding the possibility of refinancing our GO Bonds .
Junior & Senior Open Campus Request Motion by Schnell, second by Schiltz to approve the open campus policy for juniors and seniors beginning with the 2013-14 school year.
Motion carried 7-0.
Policies 303.1 to 303.12 – 1st Reading 1st Reading of Board Policies 303.1 to 303.12, no action.
Suggestions for items to be included on next month’s agenda. Length of school day, Policies, YMCA Agreement.
Adjournment – Motion by Schiltz, second by Schnell to adjourn the meeting at 7:32pm. The next regular meeting will be April 15, 2013 at 5:15pm.
