Regular Meeting
ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 15, 2014
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 5:15 P.M. in the High School Media Center. Board members present were: Jodie Greig, President, Kathy Miller-Cornwall,Vice President; Duane Schnell, Nancy Anderson, Mike Karels. Others present were: Tara Paul, Superintendent; Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Mike Tidemann- EDN, Brad Leonard, HS Principal; David McCaulley, MS Principal; Shane Kalous, Elementary Principal; Lili Jensen, Frank Christenson, Curriculum/Alt. HS Director, Ed Funston, KILR, Laura Condon, Kris Turner, Sam Beernink, Megan Miller, Arielle Olson, Amanda Huntley, Vicki Huntley, Andy Umthun
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL President Greig called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Board members present were Schnell, Miller-Cornwall, Karels. Absent- Anderson
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Karels second by Schnell to approve the agenda with additions under 6.3 Hires – Maddie Stubbs and Mathew Kobliska-RWC Lifeguards.
Motion carried 4-0.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS President Greig welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT
CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Schnell, second by Karels, to approve the consent Agenda as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.
Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:
Minutes from the August 18, 2014 meeting.
Bills
Hires - Jolene Greving, Teacher Associate, Middle School; Maddie Stubbs, RWC Lifeguard; Matt Kobliska, RWC Lifeguard.
Finance Reports
ITEMS FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION
Unfinished Business
Board Policies – 408-9 Series 2nd reading of the 408-9 Series. No action.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Cornwall, second by Schnell to adjourn the meeting at 5:19p.m.
Motion carried 4-0.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF NEW BOARD Kate Woods, as president pro tem, called the meeting to order at 5:19 p.m.
Election of President of the Board Motion by Schnell, second by Cornwall, to nominate Jodie Greig for President.
Motion carried 4-0.
OATH OF OFFICE - President Kate Woods administered the oath of office to Jodie Greig.
Election of Vice-President of the Board Motion by Karels, second by Schnell to nominate Kathy Miller-Cornwall for Vice President.
Motion carried 4-0.
OATH OF OFFICE – Vice President Kate Woods administered the oath of office to Kathy Miller-Cornwall.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Karels, second by Cornwall to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
Highlights Brad Leonard introduced Kris Turner and Laura Condon updated the board on their summer experiences at ISU and GKN. They will be teaching an Algebra 2 course, integrating 21st century skills with math skills.
Reports/Information Administrator reports were informational.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
Unfinished Business None.
New Business
Early Graduation Request Motion by Schnell, second by Cornwall to approve the request for early graduation pending completion of coursework.
Motion carried 4-0.
Salary Lane Advancements-Action Motion by Karels, second by Cornwall to approve the following salary lane advancements:
Jenica Arends, BA+16, Step 3-$35,114; Sonja Christensen, BA + 24, Step 10 - $44,842; Laura Condon, MA – Step 7 - $42,410; Kristi Frederick, BA + 16, Step 6 - $38,762; Jennifer Gesch, MA,Step 8 - $43,626; Sarah Hanson, MA, Step 4 - $38,762; Anita Helmich, MA +16, Step 14, $53,354; Lacey Kilgore, MA-Step4, $38,762; Tony Klein, MA + 16, Step 10 - $48,490; Amber Pruin, BA + 16, Step 7 - $39,978; Katie Rezac, Step 10 - $43,626; Tara Ries, MA, Step 3 - $37,546; Josh Schaben, BA + 16, Step 4- $36,330; Abby Schacherer, MA Step 5 - $39,978; Kyle Steffen, BA + 8, Step 2 - $32,682; Kelly Thelen, MA, Step 3 - $37,546.
Motion carried 4-0.
CLOSED SESSION Motion by Karels “Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code, I move that the ELC
Community School Board move into Closed Session for the Purpose of reviewing or discussing records
which are required or authorized by state of federal law to be kept confidential.”
2nd by Schnell
Roll call vote – Ayes – Cornwall, Schnell, Karels, Greig. Nays – None.
Break – 6:07pm to 6:10pm
In Closed Session- 6:10pm Out of closed Session- 6:56pm
ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION None
Items For Next Month’s Agenda Appointments
Adjournment – Motion by Cornwall, second by Schnell to adjourn the meeting at 6:59pm. Motion carried 4-0. The next regular meeting will be October 20, 2014.
