The South Winneshiek CSD Board of Education held their regular board meeting on May 8, 2023 in the EL/MS music room in Ossian. The meeting was called to order by board vice-president Don Schroeder at 5:30 pm.
After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, roll call took place: Present: Craig Neuzil, Patricia Schissel, Don Schroeder, and Ron Hemesath. Absent: Wendy Mihm-Herold.
Moved by Hemesath, seconded by Neuzil to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Review and discussion about previous minutes, bills, appointments, resignations, terminations and donations took place. Moved by Schissel and seconded by Hemesath to approve the consent items which included the resignation of Justin Izer – Head MS Football coach; Dakota Gray – Head MS Wrestling coach; Brooke Lodge – Asst. MS Volleyball coach. Appointments: Justin Izer Asst. Varsity Football $3026.00; Carter Wenthold Asst. Varsity Football $3026.00; Russell Tieskoetter Asst. MS Football $2136.00; Dakota Gray Asst. Varsity Wrestling $3026.00; Betty Backes Para BA with subbing Step 10 $17.35; Jason Drucker E-Sports coach; Kurt Straube E Sports coach; Courtnee Gray Asst. MS Volleyball $2136.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Schroeder welcomed visitors.
Spotlight on Education: Mike Wenthold shared information about establishing a chess league for third grade through twelfth grade that would include some travel for competitions.
Old Business: None
New Business:
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to approve the graduating class of 2023. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved Neuzil and seconded by Schissel to approve the MOU with Luther College for field clinical experience. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Neuzil to approve a middle school girls wrestling coach position. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Schissel to approve Pan O Gold for the bread vendor, Prairie Farms for the milk vendor and Farmers Union Coop as the Gas, Diesel and Propane vendor. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Schissel to approve the school and nutrition fees as listed. Motion carried unanimously.
| School Fees | Proposed 2023-2024 |
| 3-Year-Old Preschool Monthly fee | $380.00 |
| 4-Year-Old Preschool Electronic Book Fee | $45 and $190 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 2023 through NICC (Prices set by NICC) | TBD by NICC |
| *Yearbook Cost: Optional (prices set by Jostens) | TBD by Jostens |
| LUNCH and BREAKFAST PRICING | Proposed 2023-2024 |
| 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 Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to approve the substitute and other wage approvals. Motion carried unanimously.
| FY24 Proposed Rates | |
| Substitute Teachers | $130.00 |
| Long term Sub BA-1/191 days | $187.00 |
| Activity Bus Rate | $20.00 |
| Shuttle Rate | $9.00 |
| Mileage Rate for Route Drivers (Dollars per mile) | $1.00 |
| Sub Custodian, Summer custodial and technology help | $14.50 |
| Substitute Para, Cook, Secretary | $14.50 |
| Mileage Reimbursement | $0.50 |
| Cell Phone Reimbursement | $30.00/Month |
- Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to approve the cost of school bus CDL training at Northland CDL Training with the requirement that the individual sign an agreement to remain employed at South Winneshiek for 5 years after completion of the CDL program. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Neuzil to approve the sharing agreement with North Fayette Valley for a curriculum director. Motion carried unanimously.
- Moved by Hemesath and seconded by Schissel to approve the remodeling of the high school kitchen dish room. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrative reports were provided.
The next regular meeting will be on June 12, 2023 in the boardroom in Calmar at 5:30 pm.
Moved by Neuzil and seconded by Hemesath to adjourn at 6:39 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
Kris Smith Don Schroeder
Board Secretary Board Vice President