South Winneshiek Community School District
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
February 11, 2019
The February 11, 2019 board meeting of the South Winneshiek Community School District board of education was called to order at 6:00 pm by president Wendy Mihm-Herold.
After the pledge of allegiance was recited roll call took place: Present: Wendy Mihm-Herold, Bob Busch,Patricia Schissel, Don Schroeder, Corey Meyer. Absent: None
Moved by Busch and seconded by Schissel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Busch to accept the opening proposal from the South Winneshiek Educational Support Professionals for negotiations. The goal is to reach a contract settlement for the2019-2020 school year that will be agreeable to both parties. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Schissel and seconded by Meyer to adjourn at 6:02 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
The February 11, 2019 board meeting of the South Winneshiek Community School District board of education was called to order at 6:03 pm by president Wendy Mihm-Herold.
Roll call: Present: Wendy Mihm-Herold, Bob Busch, Patricia Schissel, Don Schroeder, Corey Meyer.Absent: None
Moved by Busch and seconded by Schissel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Einck presented the South Winneshiek CSD Board of Education’s counter proposal to the South Winneshiek Educational Support Professionals. The goal is to reach a contract settlement for the2019-2020 school year that will be agreeable to both parties. No action was taken.
Moved by Schissel and seconded by Schroeder to adjourn at 6:04 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
The February 11, 2019 regular board meeting of the South Winneshiek Community School District board of education was called to order at 6:05 pm by president Wendy Mihm-Herold.
Roll call: Present: Wendy Mihm-Herold, Bob Busch, Patricia Schissel, Don Schroeder, Corey Meyer.Absent: None
Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Busch to approve the agenda as amended by welcoming visitors before consent items, removing spotlight on education and removing administrative reports. Motion carried unanimously.
President Mihm-Herold welcomed visitors.
Review and discussion about previous board minutes, financials, bills, appointments, resignations, openenrollments and donations took place. Moved by Schissel and seconded by Meyer to approve the consent items as presented which included the resignation of Thomas Bushman as Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach and bus driver; appointment of Derek Taylor as Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach,Step I, prorated for remainder of season $1064.23. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Busch and seconded by Schissel to open the public hearing on the 2019-2020 School Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Busch to approve the second and final reading of board policies 707.5 to 711.8. Motion carried unanimously.
- The board was updated on the sale of the bus to Paul Bakewell for $1000. No action taken.
New Business:
- Moved by Busch and seconded by Schroeder to approve the early retirements of Jeff Schissel effective June 30, 2019; the retirements of Jean Martin and Linda Schmitt effective June 30,2020. Motion carried unanimously. Board members thanked all of them for their years of service to the district and wished them the best in retirement.
- Discussion took place about the school calendar with a suggestion to offer president’s day as as now make up day for students. Moved by Schissel and seconded by Meyer to close the public hearing on the 2019-2020 School Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
- The school calendar will be tabled to the March meeting.
- Moved by Busch and seconded by Schissel to approve Monday, February 18 as a teacher professional development make up day. Motion carried unanimously.
Announcements: The next regular board meeting will be held March 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the boardroom. The open house for the Ag department will be held on February 22 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Meyer to adjourn at 6:24 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted:
Kris Smith – Board Secretary
Wendy Mihm-Herold – Board President