Regular School Board Meeting
ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 20, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 5:15 P.M. in the High School Library. Board members present were: Jodie Greig, President; Mike Karels, Vice President; Nancy Anderson, Duane Schnell, Kathy Miller-Cornwall, Michelle McCoy. Others present were: Tara Paul, Superintendent; Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Frank Christenson; HS Principal, Deb Lenertz; MS Principal, Mike Tiedeman- EDN, Ed Funston-KILR, Brad Leonard, Lili Jensen, Shane, Annie & Kreyton Kalous, Mike Maffin, Steve Bradburn, Micki Bradburn, Melinda Beekman, Rick Gebel
5:15 P.M. – 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, Miller - Cornwall, Karels, McCoy. Absent: Schiltz
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Karels, second by Schnell to approve the agenda as presented.
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 Anderson, second by McCoy to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:
Minutes from the April 15 & April 30, 2013 meeting.
Bills
Hires – Mr. Corey Christopher, Varsity Boy’s Basketball – Step 8 - $3,800.00
Ms. Angie Finely, Drill Team Director – Step 1 - $1,300
Ms. Kara Chapman, Wrestling Cheer Sponsor – Step 1-$500
Ms. Julie Larsen, 5th Grade Teacher, BA Step 1 - $28,730
Mr. Ian McCloud, 8th Grade Science Teacher – BA Step 1 - $28,730
Mr. Marshall Doeden, 3-8th Tech Instructor – BA Step 1 - $28,730
Mr. Shane Kalous – Elementary Principal – $75,000.00
Ms. Jennifer Keane – RWC, Land Front Desk – p/t $8.00/hr.
Mr. Ian McCloud, MS Wrestling – Step 1 - $1,300
Mr. Marshall Doeden, Varsity Asst Football – Step 1 - $2,250
Ms. Lesa Nell, HS Student Council, Co-Sponsor – Step 1 - $350
Ms. Jenny Nitchals, HS Student Council Co-Sponsor – Step 1 - $350
Resignations – Ms. Jody Condon- Elementary Counselor, Mr. Kyle Grems- Boys Basketball Coach, Mr. Steven McCauley- HS Teacher, Mr. Dan Hewett-MS Wrestling Coach, Mr. Mike Mix – MS Wrestling
Motion carried 6-0.
FINANCES Reports were informational.
HIGHLIGHTS Introduction of new Elementary Principal and Family – Shane & Annie Kalous
REPORTS/INFORMATION Administrator’s reports were informational.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Policies – 3rd & Final Reading 3rd and Final Reading of Board Policies 303.1 to 303.12. Motion by Karels, second by
Schnell to approve Board Policies 303.1-303.12.
Motion carried 6-0.
Policies – 2nd Reading 2nd Reading of policies 304.1-307, no action.
NEW BUSINESS
Bus Issue Ms. Melinda Beekman addressed the board concerning a bus route along the Minnesota boarder.
Little Theatre Refurbishing Mr. Steve Bradburn addressed the board concerning improvements to the Little Theatre.
Public Hearing Date Resolution setting time and place on proposal to sell McKinley School Property –
Motion by Anderson, second by Miller-Cornwall, “WHEREAS, the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District is owner of real estate described as:
Lots 18, 28, 29 and 30, Division 5, County Auditor’s Plat 10-73, Estherville Emmet County, Iowa,
WHEREAS, the District no longer operates the McKinley School at such described real estate, and
WHEREAS, the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District has received an Offer to Buy the described real estate from Tara Pyawasit.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District as follows:
1. The Board proposes to sell to Lots 18, 28, 29, and 30, Division 5, County Auditor’s Plat 10-73 to Tara Pyawasit on the following terms and conditions:
(a) The purchase price shall be $30,000.00, payable $1,000.00 with the Offer to Buy and $29,000.00 due and payable at closing.
(b) The District makes no warranty, express or implied, as to the condition of the property. The Buyer shall pay the costs of replacement of the roof, windows, light fixtures, chimney, and insulation.
(c) The District will deliver a Warranty Deed to the Buyer in exchange for the purchase price.
(d) The District will provide the Buyer an Abstract of Title(s) that will show marketable title in the District in conformity with Iowa Law and the Title Standards of the Iowa State Bar Association.
(e) Closing and possession shall be on July 1, 2013.
2. The Board shall hold a public hearing on this proposal at 5:05 p.m. on June 17, 2013, in High School Library, at 1520 Central Avenue, Estherville, Iowa, and notice of such public hearing shall be duly published in the Estherville Daily News in the form attached.
Ayes – Anderson, Miller-Cornwall, McCoy, Greig
Abstain – Schnell, Karels
Nays - None
Passed this 20th day of May, 2013.
Suggestions for items to be included on next month’s agenda:
Closed Session – Superintendent’s Evaluation Motion by Anderson, “Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code, I move 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, McCoy, Miller-Cornwall, Karels, Schnell, Greig
Nays - None
Break – 6:35pm – 6:50pm.
Out of closed session 7:22pm.
Action from closed session Motion by Schnell, second by Anderson to approve Superintendent Paul’s contract for the 2013-14 school year.
Motion carried 6-0.
President Greig announced that immediately after the regular meeting the board would meet in an exempt session to discuss negotiations strategy.
Adjournment – Motion by Karels, second by Schnell to adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm. The next regular meeting will be June 17, 2013 at 5:15pm.
