Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 20, 2019
REGULAR MEETING
The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 5:10pm in the High School Media Center. Board members present were: Kathy Cornwall, President, Dr. Cory Hoyer, Vice President, Melissa Regelstad, Duane Schnell and Sandy Fandel Others present were: Tara Paul, Superintendent; Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Shane Kalous, Franklin Christensen, Scott Stokes, David McCaulley, Brad Leonard, Lili Jensen, Theresa Nerem, Lisa Schmidt, Lesly Friesner, Jenny Christensen, Laura Rosendahl, Jessica Day, Gordon Juhl, Kathy Foster, Shayla Witzke, Ree Marra, Amy Looft, Brenda Poss, Lauren Hartwig, Kyle Grems, Brenda Reeves, Mindy Hockett, Mark Gruwell, Rachel Anderson, Amber Harris, Ryan Harris, Judi Hoffman, Barb Houseman, Jeff Soper, Jenny Nitchals, Shanna Austin, Kyle Steffen, Nathan Puhl, Cassidy Hatland Maureen Hatland, Shania Murray, Elle Houseman, Michael Houseman, Crystal Clabaugh, Kris Weisman, Andrea Fehlman, Michael Drew, Lorena Brant, Rick Brant, Tyler Ruse, Jessica Ruse, Teresa Gregory, Jackie Sheridan, Tasha Welch, Irene Mayland, Doug Mayland, Julie Brandt, Lucinda Towell, Michelle Kremel, Sandy Jenson, BJ Barbour, Jennifer Astello, Missy Danner, Jennifer Brookhart, Jeff Griffith, Nate Dunlavy, Brent Shatto
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING FY 19 Budget Amendment Hearing – 5:10PM
Call to Order/Roll Call President Cornwall called the public hearing to order at
5:10pm. Board members present were Hoyer, Fandel, Regelstad and Schnell.
Approval of Agenda Motion by Hoyer, second by Regelstad to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0
Public Input None
FY 2018-19 Budget Amendment Publication reviewed.
Adjourn the Public Hearing Motion by Regelstad, second by Fandel to adjourn the public hearing at 5:11pm. Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15PM
Call to Order/Roll Call President Cornwall called the regular meeting to order at 5:15pm. Board members present were Hoyer, Fandel, Regelstad, and Schnell.
Agenda Approval Motion by Schnell, second by Fandel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
Public Input Theresa Gregory addressed the board.
Second Grade Educational Needs Shane Kalous and Tara Paul answered questions that were submitted by 2nd grade parents regarding the current and future educational needs of that grade level.
Consent Agenda Motion by Hoyer, second by Schnell to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:
Minutes from the April 15, 2019 meeting.
Bills
Hires –Tony Nath, RWC; Isaac Hanson, Bldgs/Grounds-Smr; Joan Enockson, TAG Teacher; Nicole Craig, Vo Ag Teacher; Jesse Nitchals – Vars Asst Football & Head Track Coach; Sandy Jenson, Summer Transportation; Danielle Hart, MS Teacher, Michael Hart, Tech Dept; Tamara Thompson, MS Teacher
Resignations – Renee Weideman, Brian Hinrichs, Tyler Molacek, Jesse Nitchals (MS Boys Track); Jean Reinking
Transfers – Jenny Nitchals – Alt HS Teacher; Jesse Nitchals, MS Physical Ed/Health; Connie Humble – 5th Grade
Finance Reports
Highlights Mark Gruwell talked about Computer Science in the K-12 system. Jenny Nitchals gave the board a preview of some of the ways technology is being used currently in ELC’s classrooms.
Europe Trip Opportunity Jennifer Brookhart and Jeff Griffith presented details on an opportunity for a guided tour to Europe to see many WW2 historical sites.
Reports & Information Reports were informational.
Items for Action/Discussion
Roosevelt Playground Drainage Recommended that the district wait and see how it handles the water next spring, as it was an unusual thaw this year.
Board Policy Series 100-104.3 School District Motion by Fandel, second by Hoyer to approve the policies with changes. Motion approved 5-0.
Fiber Optics Cable – Roosevelt Building Motion by Schnell, second by Fandel to approve transferring ownership to ILCC for the Fiber that runs from the high school to Roosevelt effective 5.21.19. Motion carried 5-0.
2018-19 Budget Amendment Motion by Schnell, second by Hoyer to approve the 2018-19 budget amendment as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
Board Policy Series 300 1st Reading – No Action
Woodward Youth 19-20 28 E Agreement Motion by Fandel, second by Regelstad to approve the 19-20 28E Agreement with Woodward Youth. Motion carried 5-0.
Adjournment – Motion by Hoyer, second by Schnell to adjourn the meeting at 6:59pm. Motion carried 5-0. The next regular meeting will be June 17, 2019 at 5:15pm.