St. Ansgar, Iowa September 19, 2016 The St. Ansgar Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Agency. The Board of Directors of the St. Ansgar Community School District met in regular session in the High School Media Center at 7:00 P.M. Present: Directors Tara Bork, Will Morrow, Kyle Tabbert, Lindsey Falk, Steve Groth, Donna Brumm, and Michelle Mayer. Superintendent Jody Gray. Secretary Lisa Groth. Principal Lynn Baldus. Attorney Patrick Rourick and twenty one guests were also present. The meeting was called to order by President Bork. Groth moved duly 2nd by Morrow to approve the agenda. AyesMorrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, and Bork. Nays-None. President Bork read the district mission statement. There were no citizens or organizations in attendance who wished to address the board. Written communications included a letter from the Iowa High School Athletic Association to member schools with no ejections during the 2015-16 sport seasons. Director Tabbert reported that the Alice Training that was held last month for staff was very informative and he heard lots of great comments from the staff. Director Bork thanked everyone for attending the open house, ribbon cutting ceremony, and anyone who helped that day. She heard a lot of good comments. This project was a community effort and we have a lot to be proud of. Director Falk reported that he has heard lots of good comments from the public. Principal Baldus shared that Jason Squier wanted to publicly thank St. Ansgar State Bank for providing the materials for his checking account unit. Superintendent Gray updated the board on the preliminary enrollment for 2016-17 and told the board members that the official student count day is October 3rd. She also reported that we might have 28E Sharing Agreements next month that would generate another 5 students per agreement. Groth moved duly 2nd by Falk to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2016, August 9, 2016, and August 25, 2016 board meetings. Ayes-Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, and Morrow. Nays-None. At 7:15 P.M. a public hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the High School Track Improvement Project was opened. A representative from Veenstra & Kimm Inc. reviewed the track project pieces and general scope of the project. Frank Kelly of Heartland Asphalt shared a little bit about the Heartland Asphalt Company with the board. Heartland Asphalt is one of the companies who bid on part of the project. No written comments had been received. The hearing closed at 7:19 P.M. Superintendent Gray shared Board Policy 801.6 - Bids & Awards of Construction, with the board members. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Groth to approve warrants in the amount of $752,117.87, August prepaid bills in the amount of $19,398.00, and August payroll and payroll related expenditures of $418,620.32. Ayes-Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, and Tabbert. Nays-None.

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Groth moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to approve the Financial Reports including General and School House Fund, Employee Health Fund, Investment Report, and Activity Accounts. Ayes-Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, and Falk. Nays-None. Falk moved duly 2nd by Groth to: •Approve the salary schedule movement of Randy Mogk from BA-4 to BA+15-4 with a new salary of $51,562.00 for the 2016-17 teacher contract. •Approve the salary schedule movement of Deneen Nelson from BA-4 to BA+15-4 with a new salary of $51,562.00 for the 2016-17 teacher contract. •Approve the transfer of Raedel Mogk from full time teacher to 50% time teacher for the 2016-17 contract year at a new salary of $23,949.50 plus the English Language Advisor salary of $2,009.08. •Approve hiring Kim Koster as Concession Stand Manager for inside activities for the 2016-17 school year at a salary of $3,000. •Approve offering a 40 hr/week Custodian/Bus Driver Contract to Tyce Rustad at a pay rate of $14.08/$15.48 for the remainder of the 2016-17 contract year. •Approve offering a Mechanic contract to Dana Heinen for the remainder of the 2016-17 contract year based on a salary of $50,000/year. •Approve offering a Substitute Bus Driver contract to Jake Hansen at an hourly pay rate of $21.78/hr for the 201617 contract year. •Approve a $.05/hr incentive pay increase for Yvonne Woods effective September 20, 2016 with a new hourly pay rate of $12.87/$13.69 per hr. •Approve a $.05/hr incentive pay increase for Kathleen Black effective September 20, 2016 with a new hourly pay rate of $12.87/$13.69 per hr. •Approve a $.05/hr incentive pay increase for Penny Heimer effective September 20, 2016 with a new hourly pay rate of $13.69/hr. •Approve extended school year salary payment to Diane Mayer in the amount of $655.20 for student tutoring that was IEP directed. •Approve Special Ed salary payments for CPI Training to Shannon Belz in the amount of $87.50, Gretchen Clevenger in the amount of $137.50, Kelli Hemann in the amount of $287.50, Lori Hoeft in the amount of $87.50, Diane Mayer in the amount of $175.00, Randy Mogk in the amount of $137.50, and Tori Steinberg in the amount of $137.50. •Approve Iowa Core salary payments in the amount of $175.00 each to Lorie Hoeft, Lori Haaland, Katie Nielsen, Jennifer Phillips, Sheila Schulz, Ann Powers, Shannon Belz, Janet Ham, Jenna Jackson, Lisa Kruse, and Bryan Mayer for GoMath ’15 training. •Approve Teacher Quality salary payments of $175.00 to Lynn Brigham, $450.00 to Jenna Jackson, $518.75 to Katie Nielsen, $200.00 to Amy Powers, and $781.25 to Deb Powers. •Approve August Learning Connection salary payment to Susan Loken in the amount of $1,300.00. •Approve offering a Middle School Volleyball Coach contract to Hannah Gerk for the 2016-17 season pending licensure approval. The contract salary will be prorated based on how much of the season is left and calculated on the BA, Step 0 cell. The Board asked questions on the list of personnel matters. At 7:30 P.M. a public hearing on the Resolution to Participate in the Instructional Support Program Levy was opened. There were no comments by any person in the audience and no written comments had been received. The hearing was closed. The board continued the discussion of the personnel matters and then the vote was as follows. Ayes-Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, and Groth. Nays-Falk. Brian Birkedal and Ann Powers shared information with the Board about the roles of the Teacher and Leadership Compensation Instructional Coaches in the St. Ansgar School District. These are new positions this school year and are being funded by a new grant from the State of Iowa.

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At 7:45 P.M. a public hearing on the Proposed Sale of Real Estate (Old Elementary Building and Site) was opened. Ashley DeMaris asked questions on winterizing the building and if there is a provision in the purchase agreement for the school board to change their mind about the sale of the building. Judge Bryan McKinley talked to the board about the old Elementary School Building and whether it should be demolished, and believes the district could find some practical uses for the building. He is asking the Board to reconsider their decision to demolish the building as he has a report from a structural engineer that states the building is structurally sound. He is also questioning the notice given to the public on the sale of the building as he understands there have been some changes to the purchase agreement since July 7th. No written comments had been received by the district and the hearing was closed at 8:12 P.M. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Falk to approve the St. Ansgar Music Department, Cheerleaders, and German Club fundraisers as presented. Ayes-Mayer, Bork Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, and Brumm. Nays-None. Superintendent Gray reported on the last walk thru of the new facilities. There are still a few things that need to be taken care of. There is a year warranty on the new facilities. Falk moved duly 2nd by Morrow to adopt the attached Resolution No. 2016-2 titled Resolution to Participate in the Instructional Support Program Levy Authorized by the Code of Iowa. Ayes-Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, and Mayer. Nays-None. Secretary Groth called for nominations for school board president. Falk moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to cast a unanimous ballot for Tara Bok for board president. Ayes-Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, and Mayer. Nays-None. The oath of office was given to Board President Tara Bork. Falk moved duly 2nd by Morrow to cast a unanimous ballot for Steven Groth for board vice-president. Ayes-Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, and Bork. Nays-None. The oath of office was given to Vice-President Steven Groth. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Mayer to appoint Lisa Groth as Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2016-17 year. Ayes-Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, and Tabbert. Nays-None. The oath of office was given to Board Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Groth. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Groth to set the second Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the High School Media Center as the date, time, and place for regular monthly board meetings except January, July, and September when the third Monday of the month will be the regular board meeting night. Ayes-Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, and Falk. Nays-None. Falk moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to keep the following Bank Depositories and amounts: St Ansgar State Bank $7,000,000.00 Farmers State Bank $7,000,000.00 Ayes-Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, and Groth. Nays-None. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Groth to appoint Patrick Rourick as the school attorney for the 2016-2017 school year. AyesMayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, and Brumm. Nays-None. Tabbert moved duly 2nd by Brumm to name the Enterprise Journal as the official publication for the district. Ayes-Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, and Mayer. Nays-None.

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Falk moved duly 2nd by Morrow to appoint Lynn Baldus, Scott Cakerice and Jody Gray as the Level I Investigators for the school district and Lance Schutjer as the Level II Investigator for the school district. Ayes-Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, and Bork. Nays-None. Groth moved duly 2nd by Falk to approve the following board committee assignments for the 2016-17 year. WCDA (201718 Use of Casino Revenue) – Tabbert, Mayer, and Bork; Technology Committee – Morrow; Negotiations – Bork, Brumm and Morrow; Facility Committee – Groth and Falk; and Building Use – Groth and Mayer. Ayes-Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, and Morrow. Nays-None. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Falk to appoint Tara Bork as the St. Ansgar Community School District Delegate for the IASB Delegate Assembly in 2016. Ayes-Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, and Tabbert. Nays-None. Groth moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to approve the 2016 Certified Annual Report as presented. Ayes-Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, and Falk. Nays-None. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Falk to approve the 2016 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Ayes-Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, and Groth. Nays-None. Groth moved duly 2nd by Falk to approve the 2016 Special Ed Supplement as presented. Ayes-Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, and Brumm. Nays-None. Falk moved duly 2nd by Morrow to request allowable growth and supplemental aid in the amount of $217,150.93 for the negative special education balance for fiscal year 2016. Ayes-Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, and Mayer. Nays-None. Brumm moved duly 2nd by Mayer to approve the Assessment/Counseling/Therapy Agreement with Turning Leaf Counseling, Inc. beginning on October 1, 2016 and for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year. Ayes-Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, and Bork. Nays-None. The board reviewed the bids for the High School Track Improvement Project. The representative from Veenstra and Kimm, Inc. recommended whichever contract the board deems fit. One board member expressed concern that we are proceeding with a track project at this point in time. It was mentioned that the district received a grant from the WCDA in the amount of $315,000.00 to help pay for the project. The board discussed the life span and durability of the track, and whether a color coating would extend the life of the track. Falk moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to approve the attached Resolution No. 2016-3, Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the High School Track Improvement Project. Ayes-Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, and Morrow. Nays-None. Groth moved duly 2nd by Brumm to approve the attached Resolution No. 2016-4, Resolution Making Award of Construction Contract for the High School Track Improvement Project; Contract 1 – HMA Paving and Related Work to Heartland Asphalt in the amount of $184,897.05. Ayes-Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, and Tabbert. Nays-None. Abstain-Falk. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to table the Resolution for Making Award of Contract for Contract 2 for High School Track Improvement Project – Synthetic Track Surface and Related Work. Ayes-Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, and Falk. Nays-None. Groth moved duly 2nd by Falk to table the Resolution for Approving Contract and Bond for Contract 1. Ayes-Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, and Groth. Nays-None. The Resolution for Approving Contract and Bond for Contract 2 agenda item was not needed.

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The High School music trip was discussed. They will no longer be traveling to Europe in 2017 and would now like to go to California. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Mayer to approve the St. Ansgar High School Music Department Trip to Anaheim, CA in June of 2017 as presented. Ayes-Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, and Brumm. Nays-None. The board discussed the policy on exit interviews for employees leaving the district. Superintendent Gray told board members that the current policy is an informal exit interview. Superintendent Gray contacted several area schools and none of the schools that responded currently do an exit interview. One board member believes we try to have some sort of formal process, maybe with a form for the departing employee to complete. Tabbert moved duly 2nd by Falk to approve the wrestling mat purchase from Resilite Sports Products, Inc. in the amount of $10,166.00. Ayes-Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, and Mayer. Nays-None. Superintendent Gray told board members she will be checking if the new gym roof can handle the weight of a wrestling mat if we were to purchase a mat lift. If so, she will investigate whether this is something the district would like to do. The Booster Club will be paying for the new wrestling mat. Groth moved duly 2nd by Brumm to purchase a new volleyball net system for the new gym from Decker Sports in the amount of $6,888.00. Ayes-Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, and Bork. Nays-None. Falk moved duly 2nd by Groth to accept the bid of $30 from Devin Schwiesow for the old softball scoreboard. AyesTabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, and Morrow. Nays-None. Groth moved duly 2nd by Brumm to approve the Sick Leave Pool Request by Deneen Nelson. Ayes-Falk, Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, and Tabbert. Nays-None. The board discussed the proposed sale of the old elementary building site. Attorney Rourick said some changes have been made to the St. Ansgar EDC proposal so it might be better to make the revisions and hold another hearing next month. Groth moved duly 2nd by Falk to direct legal counsel to revise the offer with the St. Ansgar EDC and to reschedule another hearing. Ayes-Groth, Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, and Falk. Nays-None. The purchase of tractor and snow blower agenda item was tabled. The purchase of overhead door openers for the bus barn agenda item was tabled. Falk moved duly 2nd by Morrow to approve the attached list of Multi-Tier Systems of Supports Committee Members as presented. Ayes-Brumm, Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, and Groth. Nays-None. Falk moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to approve the attached list of St. Ansgar Leadership Team (SALT) Committee Members as presented. Ayes-Mayer, Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, and Brumm. Nays-None. Superintendent Gray reported that the Mayor of St. Ansgar told her the bus barn septic system will no longer be allowed. The board directed her to have Attorney Rourick check the law and see where we are at. Morrow moved duly 2nd by Tabbert to approve the open enrollment application by Nick Zago effective for the 2016-17 school year. Ayes-Bork, Morrow, Tabbert, Falk, Groth, Brumm, and Mayer. Nays-None. Other included a comment on the flag pole needing some attention. It was donated in memory of someone and we will be painting and repairing it. A question was asked about the possibility of having the stop sign on 4th street moved.

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The meeting adjourned at 10:23 P.M. Attachments to the board minutes may be viewed at the Board Secretary’s Office. There may be a charge for any copies that are requested. ____________________________ Tara Bork, President

_______________________ Lisa Groth, Board Secretary

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