The South Winneshiek CSD Board of Education held its regularly scheduled board meeting on February 14, 2022 in the boardroom in Calmar. The meeting was called to order by board president Wendy Mihm-Herold at 5:33 pm.
After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, roll call took place: Present: Craig Neuzil, Patricia Schissel, Ron Hemesath and Wendy Mihm-Herold. Absent: Don Schroeder.
Moved by Schissel and seconded by Hemesath to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Review and discussion about previous board minutes, bills, appointments, resignations, open enrollments and donations took place. Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Neuzil to approve the consent items as presented which include: Appointments: Anita Bohr – Paraprofessional $11.00; Becky Walz- Paraprofessional $11.00; Jacob Herold – Paraprofessional $11.00; Taylor Gerleman – Paraprofessional – $11.00; Payton Hayes FY23 Assistant Varsity Football Coach Step I; Terry Franzen – Co-Drama Technical Director: Play Set Design Step I $781.65 and Korey Hageman- Co-Drama Technical Director: Play Set Design Step I $781.65. Volunteer: Tayton Bullerman – Volunteer Wrestling coach. Motion carried unanimously.
President Mihm Herold welcomed visitors.
Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Schissel to open the public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 school calendar. Motion carried unanimously. The calendar was shared and discussed, there were no comments received from the public.
Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Neuzil to close the public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 school calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
New Business:
- Moved by Schissel and seconded by Hemesath to approve the 2022-2023 school calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Neuzil to approve the purchase of a used 12 passenger van; 2015 Ford Transit Wagon from Vern Laures in New Hampton for $36,200.00. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to approve the materials for the softball and baseball concession stands from Heying Lumber; $2213.14 for the baseball project and $6142.42 for the softball project. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Schissel to approve the football play clocks from H2I for $9520.00. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to approve the 28E agreement to join the Iowa local government risk pool with Woodriver Energy and to discontinue the current contract with Symmetry effective June 30, 2022. The resolution reads as follows:
Section 1. The participation by the School District in the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Agreement and the Local Government Risk Pools established in accordance therewith are hereby approved.
Section 2. The Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Agreement is hereby approved, and the President and Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to accept and execute the same and any related documents for and on behalf of the School District.
Section 3. The Board shall determine from time to time which, if any, of the Local Government Risk Pools established by the Commission are appropriate for the School District to participate in and shall enter into such related documents and agreements as may be necessary in connection therewith and the President and Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the School District.
Section 4. To the extent that the School District incurs obligations to pay premiums or other costs in connection with such Local Government Risk Pools, the Board agrees to include in its annual budget sufficient funds to pay such obligations each fiscal year from its management levy and/or general fund levy.
Section 5. The President and the Board Secretary (or their acting designees) are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any and all agreements, documents and instruments required in connection with the Agreement and to carry out the purposes set forth in this resolution.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Hemesath, Schissel, Neuzil, Mihm-Herold; Nays: none: Absent: Schroeder. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Schissel and seconded by Hemesath to approve a resolution as follows: As part of South Winneshiek CSD’s response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for funding related to FY22 SWVPP increased enrollment in the amount of $46,975.50. The funds may be used for staffing wages and supplies. Roll call vote: Ayes: Hemesath, Neuzil, Schissel, Mihm-Herold. Nays: None. Absent: Schroeder. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Schissel to set the FY23 preschool rates for 3-year-old preschool and 4-year-old preschool as follows: Four days of 3-year-old preschool $360.00/month; Two days of extended learning in the 4-year-old classes $180.00/month. The other two days of learning in the 4-year-old class is covered by the State Wide Voluntary Preschool Grant. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrative reports were given by Mr. Halverson and Mr. Einck. Congratulations to Large Group participants on Division I ratings: Autumn Schmitt and Holly Schmitt. Division II Ratings: Group Improv: Hannah Pahl and Annie Ondrashek, Group Improve: Evan Ellingson and Ava Witt; Ensemble Acting: Evan Ellingson, Ava Witt and Amy Andera. They are coached by Kurt Straube. The high school play will be “Welcome to Almost Maine” with performance on Thursday, February 24 at 7:00 pm, Friday, February 25th at 7:00 pm, and Saturday, February 26th at 7:00 pm. Directed by Meg Herold.
Next Regular board meeting will be March 14, 2022 in the music room in Ossian
Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Neuzil to adjourn at 6:36 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted
Kris Smith Wendy Mihm-Herold
Board Secretary Board President