Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 18, 2015
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday May 18, 2015 at 5:15 P.M. in the High School Media Center. Board members present were: Jodie Greig, President; Mike Karels, Nancy Anderson and Kathy Cornwall Others present were: Tara Paul, Superintendent; Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Amber Hovey- EDN, David McCaulley, Andrew Umthun, Brad Leonard, Shane Kalous, Frank Christensen, Lili Jensen
PUBLIC HEARING- FY 15 BUDGET AMENDMENT
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL President Greig called the public hearing to order at 5:12 p.m. Board members present were Greig, Karels, Anderson, Kathy Miller-Cornwall. Absent – Schnell.
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS President Greig welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT None
FY 2015 Budget Amendment
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to adjourn the public hearing at 5:15pm.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL President Greig called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Board members present were Greig, Karels, Anderson, Kathy Miller-Cornwall. Absent – Schnell.
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Anderson, second by Karels to approve the agenda with the addition of the Driver’s Ed Contract.
Motion carried 4-0.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS President Greig welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT None
CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Cornwall, second by Anderson to approve the consent Agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.
Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:
Minutes from the April 20 and 22, 2015 Board Meeting.
Bills
Hires – Mrs. Jessica McAlister – HS SPED, Ms. Schelby McGraw-MS Guidance, Ms. Lindsi Franzen, MS SPED, Mr. Ethan Conrad – MS Music, Mr. Kyle Grems – 8th Grade Science, Mrs. Kelsie Christensen, MS SPED, Mrs. Tiffany Miller, ELL. Resignations – Mr. Ryan Wurtz – Asst Football, MS Boys Track, Weight Room Supervisor.
Finance Reports
Highlights Jenny Nitchals and Brad Leonard reviewed the 1:1 Handbook and Information.
Reports/Information
Administrator reports were informational.
ITEMS FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION
Unfinished Business
Board Policies – 413 Series 3rd Reading of the 413 Series – Classified Employee Termination of Employment
Motion by Karels, second by Cornwall to approve the 413 Series Board Policies.
Motion carried 4-0.
New Business
Driver’s Ed Contract Motion by Anderson, second by Karels to increase the Driver’s Ed Instructor’s pay to $265.00 per student. Motion carried 4-0.
Policy Series 414 1st Reading of the 414 – Classified Employee Vacations and Leaves of Absence – No Action
Chromebook Policies and Procedures Handbook Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to approve the Chromebook Policies and Procedures Handbook as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
FY 15 Budget Amendment Motion by Cornwall, second by Anderson to approve the FY 15 Budget Amendment as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
Early Graduation Request Motion by Anderson, second by Karels to approve the early graduation request pending the student completing required coursework. Motion carried 4-0.
Closed Session Motion by Anderson “Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code, I move that the ELC Community School Board move into closed session for the purpose of evaluating the professional competency of an individual.” Second by Karels.
Roll Call Vote – Ayes – Anderson, Cornwall, Karels, Greig. Nays – None.
Break 6:16 to 6:25pm
In closed session 6:25pm
Out of closed session – 6:56pm
Superintendent’s Contract No action.
Adjournment
Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 7:29pm. Motion carried 4-0.
