The South Winneshiek CSD Board of education held their regular board meeting on May 10, 2022 in the band room in Ossian. The meeting was called to order by board president Wendy Mihm-Herold at 5:30 pm.
After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited roll call took place: Present: Craig Neuzil, Patricia Schissel, Wendy Mihm-Herold, Don Schroeder and Ron Hemesath. Absent: None
Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Schissel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Review and discussion about previous minutes, bills, appointments, resignations, open enrollments and donations took place. Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Neuzil to approve the consent items as presented which include open enrollments in and out. Motion carried unanimously.
Mihm-Herold welcomed visitors.
Old Business: None
New Business:
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Schissel to approve the graduating class of 2022. Motion carried unanimously. Commencements will be May 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm.
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Schroeder to approve the sharing agreements with Keystone for Special Education Director, School Social Worker and Technology Support Specialist. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to approve the Milk bid from Anderson Erickson, Bread bid from Pan O Gold and fuel bid from Farmers Union Coop for gas, diesel and propane. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Schissel to approve the school and nutrition fees as listed. Motion carried unanimously.
| School Fees | 2022-2023 Rates |
| 3-Year-Old Preschool Monthly fee | $360.00 per month |
| 4-Year-Old Preschool Electronic Book Fee | $45 Book Fee $180.00 per month for non-instructional days |
| Grades K-4 Electronic Book Fee | $55.00 |
| Grades 5-8 includes Electronic Book Fees | $115.00 |
| Grades 9-12 includes Electronic Book Fees | $115.00 |
| Grade 12: Graduation Cap and Gown Fee | $65.00 |
| Music Instrument Rental 5-12 | $50.00 |
| Music Percussion Rental 5-12 | $35.00 |
| Activity Card Optional Grades K-12 | $50.00 |
| *Driver Education Fee for the Summer of 2022 through NICC (Prices set by NICC) | TBD by NICC |
| *Yearbook Cost: Optional (prices set by Jostens) | TBD by Jostens |
| LUNCH and BREAKFAST PRICING | 2022-2023 Rates |
| Student Lunch PK – 5 | $2.55 |
| Student Lunch 6 – 8 | $2.65 |
| Student Lunch 9 – 12 | $2.75 |
| *Reduced Student Lunch | $.40 |
| *Free Student Lunch | free |
| *Adult Price Lunch HS | $4.05 |
| Breakfast Student EC – 5th | $1.70 |
| Breakfast Student 6th – 12th | $1.80 |
| *Breakfast Student Reduced | $.30 |
| *Breakfast Student Free | free |
| Adult Breakfast | $2.50 |
- Moved by Schissel and seconded by Hemesath to approve a 60-month agreement with Marco for copier and printer services at $1337.00 per month. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Neuzil to approve wages for substitutes and rates related to bus driving. Motion carried unanimously.
| Subs and bus driving rates | 2022-2023 Rates |
| Substitute Teachers | $125.00 |
| Long term Sub BA-1/191 days | $182.67 |
| Activity Bus Rate | $20.00 |
| Shuttle Rate | $9.00 |
| Mileage Rate for Route Drivers (Dollars per mile) | $1.00 |
| Substitute Para, Cook, Secretary, Custodian, Summer custodial and technology help | $11.50 |
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to renew a three-year contract with Hacker Nelson & CO CPAs for their auditing services. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Hemesath to approve Reilly Construction to install a curb/waterway at the athletic complex not to exceed $20,000. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Schissel to approve the MOU with Luther College for clinical field experience. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrative reports. Mr. Halverson gave his administrative report thanking the Depot Outlet for their generous donation of $50 per student for grades 5-8 to be used toward field trips.
Mr. Einck provided his report, announcing that he accepted a position at Howard Winneshiek CSD as superintendent. He will provide his formal resignation to the board on Friday, May 13 at a special board meeting at 7:30 am.
Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to go into an exempt session to discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of employees not covered by the collective bargaining law. IC 21.9 at 6:15 pm. Roll Call vote: Ayes: Neuzil, Hemesath, Schissel, Schroeder and Mihm-Herold. Nay – None. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Schroeder to return to open session at 7:04 pm. Roll Call: Ayes: Neuzil, Hemesath, Schissel, Schroeder and Mihm-Herold. Nay – None. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to increase wages a collective amount of $13,660 for the 2022-2023 school year for individuals not covered under a collective bargaining agreement and to provide three additional vacation days to the superintendent administrative assistant and human resource director. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Neuzil, Hemesath, Schissel, Schroeder and Mihm-Herold. Nay – None. Motion carried unanimously.
Announcements: Next regular meeting is June 13, 2022 in the board room in Calmar at 5:30 pm.
Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Neuzil to adjourn at 7:08 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
Kris Smith Wendy Mihm-Herold
Board Secretary Board President