Regular School Board Meeting
ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 17, 2012
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 5:15 P.M. in high school library. Board members present were: Jodie Greig, President; Mike Karels, Vice President; Nancy Anderson, Duane Schnell, Kathy Cornwall, Don Schiltz. Others present were: Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Frank Christenson; HS Principal, Justin Bouse(5:21); Elementary Principal, Deb Lenertz; MS Principal, Bob Grems; RWC Director , Mike Tiedeman- EDN, Ed Funston- KILR, Jason Kollasch, Brad Leonard; Activities Director, Lili Jensen, Kevin Richardson; Technology Director, Ebony Rahe, Stacy Chrisensen, Daniel Christensen, Mari Miller Burns, Rick Gebel, Jenny Grems, Michelle Frideres, Amy Condon.
5:15 – 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, Cornwall, Schiltz, Karels. Absent: McCoy
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Karels, second by Schnell, to approve the agenda as presented with an addition under transfers.
Motion carried 6-0.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS President Greig welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT There was none.
CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Schiltz, second by Schnell, to approve the consent Agenda as presented.
Motion carried 6-0.
Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:
Minutes from November 19, 2012 meeting.
Bills
Hires
1. Ms. Dawn Ruschy – Transportation/Bus Driver - $13.63/hr.
2. Mr. Kyle Grems – Freshman Boy’s Basketball – Step 1 - $1,900.00
3. Mr. Zack Humble – Lifeguard – p/t - $7.25/hr.
Transfers
1. Mr. Kyle Grems to Alternative High School Associate - $9.00/hr.
Resignations
1. Mr. Greg Giebler – Night Custodian - Demoney
Reduction in Force
1. Ms. Pam Sheda – Daycare Associate
2. Ms. Melinda Sparks – Daycare Associate
FINANCES Reports were informational. Ms. Ebony Rahe reviewed the 2011-12 Audit Report.
HIGHLIGHTS Frank Christensen, High School Principal, shared the proposed schedule change for the
2013-14 school year that incorporates on line classes.
REPORTS/INFORMATION Administrators highlighted items in their written reports.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Board Policy 507.6 – Student Insurance 3rd and Final Reading. Motion by Karels, second by Schiltz to approve Board Policy 507.6.
Motion carried 6-0.
Board Policies – 210.1-215.1E1 Motion by Anderson, second by Schnell, to approve the 3rd and final reading of Policies
210.1 to 215.1E1.
Motion carried 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Early Retirement Plan 2012-13 Motion by Karels, second by Schiltz to adopt an Early Retirement Plan for the 2012-13 school year.
Motion carried 6-0.
Chapter 12 Waiver Motion by Schnell, second by Karels, to approve the Request for Waiver from Definition of “Unit” and “credit(examination)”.
Motion carried 6-0.
Early Graduation Requests Motion by Karels, second by Anderson, to approve early graduation requests for two students, contingent upon completing the required coursework.
Motion carried 6-0.
Board Policies -216.1 – 217 First reading for Board Policy Series 216.1-217, no action.
Board Policy 703.3 GASB 54 First reading, no action.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED ON NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA.
ETC Meeting
Next regular meeting will be on January 21, 2013 at 5:15, High School Library.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Anderson, second by Schiltz, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.
