Regular School Board Meeting
ESTHERVILLE LINCOLN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 11, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Estherville Lincoln Central Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 5:15 P.M. in the High School Library. Board members present were: Mike Karels, Vice President; Nancy Anderson, Duane Schnell, Don Schiltz, Michelle McCoy. Others present were: Tara Paul, Superintendent; Kate Woods, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Frank Christenson; HS Principal, Justin Bouse; Elementary Principal, Deb Lenertz; MS Principal, Bob Grems; RWC Director , Mike Tiedeman- EDN, Ed Funston-KILR, Jeff Herzberg – AEA, Cliff Garvey – AEA; Rick Gebel, Jason Kollasch, Brad Leonard
5:15 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Vice President Karels called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Board members present were, N. Anderson, Schnell, Schiltz. Absent: Greig, Cornwall
AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Anderson, second by Schiltz to approve the agenda with an addition under resignations.
Motion carried 5-0.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Vice President Karels welcomed all those in attendance and had visitors introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT There was none.
CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Schnell, second by McCoy to approve the consent Agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Items approved under the consent agenda are as follows:
Minutes from the January 21, 2013 meeting.
Bills
Hires
1. Ms. Leah Lechtenberg, MS Girls Track – Step 1 – $1,300.00
2. Ms. Melissa Gjerde, RWC – p/t - $7.50/hr.
Transfers
1. Ms. Dorothy Iverson from Middle School Aide to Demoney Aide
Resignations
1. Ms. Denise Christensen, Dance Team Coach
2. Ms. Maria Lopez, Elementary Teacher Associate
3. Ms. Nancy Ramos, Teacher Associate
Early Retirement
1. Ms. Barb Valen
FINANCES Reports were informational.
HIGHLIGHTS Jeff Herzberg discussed the services available from the Prairie Lakes AEA.
REPORTS/INFORMATION Administrator’s reports were informational. Administrator’s spoke on the proposal for the early out on Wednesdays for next year’s calendar.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Policies – 3rd and Final Reading Motion by Schiltz, second by Schnell to approve these policies, 3rd and final reading.
216.1 – Association Membership,216.2 Board of Directors’ Member Development and Training, 216.3 Board of Directors’ Member Compensation and Expenses, 216.5 New Board Member Orientation, 217 Gifts to Board of Directors,
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Schnell, second by Schiltz to approve Policy 703 Governmental Fund Balance.
Motion carried 5-0.
Policies – 2nd Reading 2nd Reading of Policies – 300,301.2,302.1,302.2,302.3,302.4,302.5,302.6,302.7,302.8. Informational.
NEW BUSINESS
Set FY 2014 Budget Public Hearing Motion by Anderson, second by Schiltz to set the date for the FY 2014 Budget Public Hearing as March 18, 2013 at 5:10pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
Set Mileage Reimbursement Rate Rate will remain at .39/mile, no change.
FY 2014 Budget Guarantee Resolution Motion by McCoy, second by Anderson to approve the FY 2014 Budget Guarantee Resolution.
Ayes – McCoy, Anderson, Schiltz, Schnell, Karels
Nays - None
Motion carried 5-0.
Set Work Session for Weekly Early Outs Proposal Motion by Schnell, second by Schiltz to set the work session date for Monday, February 25, 2013 at 5:15pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
Suggestions for items to be included on next month’s agenda.
Vice President Karels announced that after adjournment the board would meet in an exempt session to discuss negotiations strategy.
Adjournment – Motion by Anderson, second by McCoy to adjourn the meeting at 6:44pm. The next regular meeting will be March 18, 2013 at 5:15pm.
