ALBURNETT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Board Meeting Board Room Monday, November 20, 2017 6:00 p.m. Mission Statement: The Alburnett Community School District will provide educational opportunities which enable students to become confident, competent, and responsible contributors to society.
Agenda: I.
Call to Order / Roll Call: The regular monthly board meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Kala Liebe, Board President. Members present by Roll Call were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. Others Present: Principals Josh Henriksen and Ken Kasper, Superintendent Dani Trimble and Business Manager/Board Secretary Jim Mauss.
II.
Approve Agenda Jason Martin moved and Aaron Balderston seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried.
III.
Welcome Visitors A. Public Comments to the Board None
IV.
Board Reports A. Department Heads – Buildings & Grounds (moved to February) B. Curriculum Departments – Foreign Language (moved to December) C. Principals-Mr. Henriksen reported that reading proficiency increased by 14% in the elementary. Mr. Kasper reminded the board of STEM night that was taking place down in the high school and invited everyone in attendance to join at the completion of the board meeting. D. Business Manager-None E. Board Members-None F. Superintendent 1. IASB Convention-Dr. Trimble attended the annual IASB convention along with new board members Yon Able and Tom Flannery. Dr. Trimble gave those board members an opportunity to share thoughts on the conference. Board member Yon Abel gave thanks for the opportunity to go and board member Tom Flannery found the school finance sessions very beneficial. 2. Grant Wood AEA Enrollment Dr. Trimble presented a summary of annual enrollment in our area, which was compiled and shared by Grandwood AEA. 3. Early Separation / Management Fund Dr. Trimble presented to the board the current status of the district’s management fund. She also explained how early separation works and how it could potentially benefit the district. Board president, Kala Liebe, mentioned that the district should research age restrictions and see how they apply to early separation. 4. IASB Day on the Hill Dr. Trimble notified the board of IASB Day on the Hill that will take place on Tuesday, January 30, 9:00-4:30.
V.
Consent Agenda Administration recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda items as listed below.
A. Minutes 1. October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting B. Financial Reports C. Invoices D. Resignations - none E. Contract Approvals 1. Stacie Eastman – Individual Speech Coach, Large Group Speech Coach 2. Shayla O’Brien – Wrestling Cheer Coach 3. Nate Robertson – Head Softball Coach F. Out of State/Overnight Trips – none Jason Martin moved and Aaron Balderston seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. VI.
Dialogue/Action Items A. First Reading – 802.4 Fixed Assets Management System Business Manager/Board Secretary Jim Mauss presented information to support changing Board Policy 802.4 Fixed Assets Management System from $500 to $2,500. Jason Martin moved to approve the First Reading to change Board Policy 802.4 from $500 to $2,500 and Yon Abel seconded. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. B. SBRC Request of Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment & Open Enrollment Out Aaron Balderston moved and Yon Abel seconded to approve the SBRC request of Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment and Open Enrollment Out for $68,617. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. C. School Board Negotiations Team Tom Flannery moved and Yon Abel seconded to approve Aaron Balderston and Jason Martin to the School Board Negotiations Team. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. D. At-Risk / Dropout Prevention Modified Supplemental Amount Application Jason Martin moved and Aaron Balderston seconded to approve the At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Modified Supplemental Amount Application for $127,037. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin.
VII.
Confirm Date and Time of Next Meeting The next Regular Board Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on December 18, 2017.
VIII. Adjourn Tom Flannery moved and Aaron Balderston seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. These are unofficial minutes. The official minutes may be seen at the Board Secretary’s office.