Regular Board Meeting

ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

June 16, 2014

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 5:15 P.M. in the High School Library.   Board members present were:   Jodie Greig, President; Kathy Miller-Cornwall, Vice President; Nancy Anderson, Mike Karels.   Others present were:  Tara Paul, Superintendent; Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer,  Frank Christensen; HS Principal, Dave Schwartz -EDN

The Board met in exempt session at 4:45pm to discuss negotiations.

5:42 PM – REGULAR BOARD MEETING

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL                                              President Greig called the regular meeting to order at 5:42 p.m.  Board members present were, N. Anderson, Karels, Miller-Cornwall. Absent – D. Schnell

AGENDA APPROVAL                                                            Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion carried 4-0

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS                                               President Greig welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.

PUBLIC INPUT                                                                       There was none.

CONSENT AGENDA                                                              Motion by Cornwall, second by Karels to approve the consent agenda as presented.

                                                                                                                Motion carried 4-0.

Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:

Bills.

Hires – Joe Olding, Summert Tech Asst - $10/hr.; Robyn Hanson, .5 Drill Team Coach, Step 1 - $675.00; Ms. Angela White, HS English – BA Step 1; Mr. Tyler Shipley, MS PE – BA Step 1, Head Boys Basketball – Step 1.

Finances.

Highlights                                                                                None.

Reports/Information                                                                                               Reports were informational.

                                                                                      UNFINISHED BUSINESS                                                       None.

NEW BUSINESS

AEA-Summary of Inter-District Transportation Agreements   Motion by Cornwall, second by Karels to approve the Inter-District Transportation Agreement.

School Bus Bids                                                                      Motion by Cornwall, second by Anderson to approve purchase of the 71 passenger Thomas Bus for$83,600.00.                                                                                                Motion carried 4-0.

Support Staff Increase                                                             Motion by Cornwall, second by Anderson to approve the support staff increase at an average of 3.01%

                                                                                                Motion carried 4-0.

Driver’s Ed Contract                                                                Motion by Anderson, second by Karels to increase the Driver’s Ed instructor rate from $245/student to $255/student.

                                                                                                Motion carried 4-0.

Policy 507.9 Wellness                                                             Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to approve Policy 507.9, School Wellness Policy. Motion carried

                                                                                                4-0.

Asbestos Abatement Bids                                                        Motion by Anderson, second by Karels to accept the bid from Abatement Specialties LLC for the amount of $5,777.00.  Motion carried 4-0.

2014-15 Student Fee Schedule                                                 Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to approve the 2014-15 Fee Schedule, with an increase of $15 dollars to the Driver’s Ed Fee and increasing the High School Yearbook to $45.00.  Motion carried 4-0.

Suggestions for items to be included on next month’s agenda: Board Policies and Iowa Assessments.

Adjournment - Motion by Karels, second by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 6:15pm.