South Winneshiek Community School District
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2018
The May 14, 2018 regular board meeting of the South Winneshiek Community School District Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 pm by board president Wendy Mihm-Herold.
Roll Call: Present: Wendy Mihm-Herold, Jenny Johnson, Patricia Schissel, and Don Schroeder. Bob Busch arrived at 6:50 pm.
Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Schissel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was held regarding consent items which include previous board minutes, financial reports, bills, open enrollment, appointments, and resignations. Resignations: Sue Einck – Paraprofessional; Sara Franzen Assistant Varsity Volleyball; Melisa Jones-Hauschild – Teacher.
Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schissel to approve the consent items. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Schroder and seconded by Schissel to open the public hearing on the 2017-2018 Amended Budget. Roll Call Vote – Aye: Schroeder, Schissel, Johnson and Mihm-Herold. Nay – None. Motion carried unanimously.
President Mihm-Herold welcomed visitors.
There was no old business.
New Business:
- Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schroeder to approve the graduating class of 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Johnson to approve a second day for the shared curriculum director with Allamakee. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schroeder to close the public hearing on the 2017-2018 Amended Budget. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Schroeder, Schissel, Johnson and Mihm-Herold. Nay – None. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schissel to approve the 2017-2018 Amended Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The amendments include Total Support Services from $2,203,591 to $2,703,591; Non-Instructional Programs from $337,783 to $387,783 and Total Other expenditures from $700,912 to $900,912.
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Johnson to approve the bid from Anderson Erickson for milk. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schissel to approve the bid for bread from Pan O Gold and for the bids for gas and diesel from Farmers Union Coop and Kwik Star. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schissel to approve the purchase of the sound shell from Wenger for $10,110 with the understanding the this will be picked up in Owatonna by SW staff. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Johnson to approve the Memo of Understanding from Luther College to participate in the clinical field experience program. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Schissel and seconded by Johnson to approve the technology services contract agreement with Keystone AEA. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schroeder to approve the preschool, elementary, middle school and high school handbooks for 2018-2019. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Johnson and seconded by Schissel to approve the purchase of two SWIVL for $1761.30. Motion carried unanimously
- Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Johnson to approve the membership to IASB for $2348.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Halverson gave his board report highlighting that the “Green Day” event had raised $425 to donate in Scott Adam’s name to be donated to the Iowa Donor Network. Scott is the late father of Chance, Chase and Caylie Adam.
Mr. Einck recognized the board for all the great work they do to support the South Winneshiek CSD students and staff. He then provided legislative information, Iowa Assessment Data and reminded the board that commencements will be Sunday May 20 at 1:00 pm.
The next regular meeting will be held June 11, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Calmar Board Room.
Moved by Schroeder and seconded by Johnson to adjourn at 7:18 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
Kris Smith: Board Secretary
Wendy Mihm-Herold: Board President