Board Minutes - 2022.03.21

Board Minutes - 2022.03.21

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL  BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting was held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on March 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the McCallsburg Elementary Cafeteria, McCallsburg, Iowa.  In attendance: Joel Niemeyer, Jon Cutler, Justin Jedlicka, Justin Walker, Katie McKinney, Brad Kohlwes, John Fuller (7:00) Staff: Marc Snavely, Rita Foley, Bill Lytle, Kody Asmus, Paula Cady, Beth Heller, Brandon Kelley, Ken Leighty, Jason Sampson, Brian Schaeffer (6:44)

BOARD AGENDA

  1. Call to Order Niemeyer called the meeting to order at 6:30
  2. Approval of Agenda Cutler moved to approve the agenda with the adjustment to move item 9 to 11.4, Kohlwes seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved. 7-0
  3. Public Comments: There were no public comments
  4. Public Hearing for the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar Cutler moved to open the public hearing, second by Jedlicka. Roll Call.  Public meeting was called to order to discuss the 2022-23 calendar. There was no discussion. Cutler moved to return to regular meeting, Jedlicka seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
  5. Information/Discussion:
    1. Discussion on a Request to Place a Memorial Bench at the Baseball Field Emily Banks emailed Snavely a request to place a Memorial Bench at the Baseball Field in honor of Jose Munoz Sr. who supported CN baseball.
    2. Construction Update Lytle discussed they are about halfway done with the roof in Colo and anticipates it being done mid-April.  In Zearing they are continuing to pour concrete and should be done with the ADA ramp mid-April also.  Items are slowly proceeding.
    3. Discussion on Pay #15 to Graphite Construction Snavely stated that Pay App #15 has been approved by ISG and the work has been done. The application is ready to be approved for payment.
    4. Discussion on Change Order #15 Snavely discussed CO #15 for brackets to mount handicap openers and duct penetrations in the Science Wing for $5,847.92.
    5. Discussion on Purchasing a New School Bus Snavely discussed purchasing a new school bus, whether it is needed immediately or if it is something that could be put off.  Sampson stated that the lead time for a bus is about a year, by the time a bus would come in the District would probably need a bus.  Sampson discussed the difference between the three bus bids.  Leighty commented on the van that is used to transport a student to Woodward is also in need of replacement.  Cutler discussed the idea of purchasing the bus with delivery next year to help with the issue of aging busses.
    6. Discussion on Bus Driver Incentive Leighty discussed implementing a bus driver incentive program to help entice new drivers.  Leighty discussed Nevada’s incentive program to help retain drivers.  Leighty also asked the Board to consider sending two drivers to Mason City to obtain the CDL license through the course offered there.
    7. School Improvement Update Asmus, Cady, and Heller presented the winter data and plans for the continued increase of scores.  There will be another update this summer on the spring testing.  The Board wants to be sure we are focusing on the student achievement goals.
    8. Discussion on Career Ready Plan Asmus reported on the career ready plan.  This plan is required to be approved annually by the Board.  
    9. Discussion on Updated ESSER II/III Plan Snavely discussed the updated ESSER II/III Plan and asked for approval to make changes that have been implemented by adding additional special education support at the elementary.
    10. Discussion on Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Information Schaeffer reported on Levy information and budget information for FY23.  
    11. Discussion on Sharing Agreement & Purchases Services
      1. Girl’s Wrestling w/Collins-Maxwell, Ballard & Nevada Owens reported that IGHSAU sanctioned girls wrestling.  There is a need to share with other schools to form a full girls’ team.
      2. Boy’s Wrestling w/Collins-Maxwell Snavely reported that there have been some issues regarding the sharing agreement with Collins-Maxwell. Owens has been discussing with other Districts nearby also and will more bring information to the next meeting.
      3. Sharing Agreement w/Nevada Snavely discussed the sharing agreements that have been approved by Nevada
        1. Human Resource Director
        2. Transportation Director
        3. Curriculum Director
      4. Purchased Services
        1.    Technology Support from Nevada
        2. Librarian Support for Nevada
    12. Discussion on AEA Purchasing Agreement Snavely discussed the AEA purchasing agreement for purchasing supplies.
    13. Discussion on Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas Snavely discussed the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas of $83,763.00
    14. Discussion on School Agreement with Morningside University Snavely discussed the agreement with Morningside University to allow student teachers to work with Colo-NESCO teachers.
    15. Discussion on Carpeting Areas of Colo Snavely discussed carpet bids for the walk off carpet covering the terrazzo and the District office, ICN room and the Band room.  Snavely recommends approving the entrances and district office and possibly holding off on the ICN and Music rooms.  Fuller discussed that appearances are everything and carpeting is a big focus point.
    16. Discussion on Asbestos Abatement in Colo Lytle discussed asbestos abatement for $4193 on the west side of the soffit area.  This has to be done before getting quotes on the foam insulation.
    17. Discussion on John Deere Lawn Mower Rental Agreement Snavely discussed the lease of 3 lawn mowers for the District.
    18. Discussion on Paying Credit Card Bills Electronically There was discussion on paying the District credit cards via electronic payment,
    19. Discussion on Board Policy-700 Series (1st Reading)    Snavely discussed the optional policies and the new policies.  This is the first review of these policies.
  6. Action Agenda:
    1. Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar Cutler moved to approve the 2022-2023 school calendar, Jedlicka seconded Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    2. Approval of a Request to Place a Memorial Bench at the Baseball Field Kohlwes moved to approve the request to place a memorial bench at the baseball field, Jedlicka seconded.  Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    3.  Approval of Pay App #15 to Graphite Construction Jedlicka moved to approve pay app #15 to Graphite Construction for $266,494.24, Cutler seconded.  Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    4. Approval of Change Order #15 Jedlicka moved to approve Change order # 15 for $5,847.92, Cutler seconded.  Ayes: ALL Motion approved. 7-0
    5. Approval of Purchasing a New School Bus Cutler moved to purchase the bus from School Bus Sales Co for $122,129, Jedlicka seconded. Ayes: 4  Nayes: 3 (Kohlwes, Walker, Niemeyer) Motion passed. 4-3
    6. Approval of Career Ready Plan Fuller moved to approve the Career Ready Plan, Jedlicka seconded.  Ayes:  ALL Motion approved. 7-0
    7. Approval of Updated ESSER II/III Plan Cutler moved to approve the updated ESSER II/III plan, Fuller seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved. 7-0
    8. Set Budget Hearing Date Cutler moved to set the Budget Hearing date for April 11, 2022 at 6:30 in McCallsburg, Jedlicka seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved. 7-0
    9. Approval of Girl’s Wrestling Sharing Agreement with Collins-Maxwell, Ballard, & Nevada Jedlicka moved to approve the girl’s wrestling sharing agreement with Nevada, C/M and Ballard, Fuller seconded.  Ayes: ALL Motion approved. 7-0
    10. Approval of Sharing Agreements w/Nevada Cutler moved to approve the sharing agreements with Nevada, McKinney seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    11. Approval of Purchased Services from Nevada and for Nevada Fuller moved to approve the purchased services agreements between Nevada and C/N, Walker seconded. Ayes:  ALL Motion approved. 7-0
    12. Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement Jedlicka moved to approve the AEA Purchasing agreement, Cutler seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    13. Approval of Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas Jedlicka moved to approve the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool agreement, Jedlicka seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    14. Approval of School Agreement with Morningside University Cutler moved to approve the agreement with Morningside University, McKinney seconded.  Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    15. Approval of Carpeting Areas of Colo Cutler moved to approve Hiller Carpeting to install carpet in the entryways and District Office for a total of $23146.20, Jedlicka seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    16. Approval of Asbestos Abatement in Colo Fuller moved to approve REW Services Corp for asbestos abatement in Colo for $4139, Walker seconded.  Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    17. Approval of John Deere Lawn Mover Rental Agreement Kohlwes moved to approve the mower rental agreement with VanWall for $3240, Walker seconded.  Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
    18. Approval of Paying Credit Card Bills Electronically Cutler moved that the District pay the credit card bill electronically, Fuller seconded. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
  7. Closed session to discuss recommended expulsion of a student as provided by Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(e) and to review or discuss records which are required by law to be kept confidential as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a). Cutler moved to go into closed session, Walker seconded, and roll call was held.  Moved to closed session at 9:00p.m.  
  8. Open Session – Action regarding recommended expulsion of a student Fuller moved to return to open session, Jedlicka seconded, roll call was held. Returned to open session at 9:05p.m.  Kohlwes moved to expel student for one year. Roll call was held. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
  9. Consent Agenda: Cutler moved to approve the consent agenda, Fuller seconded. Ayes: 6 Nayes: 1 (Niemeyer) Motion approved.
    1. Minutes
    2.  Bills
    3. Financials  
    4. Personnel
  10. Board Items   
    1. Superintendent Comments
    2. Board Comments
    3. Board Calendar Next Board meeting April 11, 2022; 6:30 p.m. McCallsburg
    4. Closed Session: Closed session to discuss in Accord with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Cutler moved to go to closed session, Fuller seconded.  Roll call was held, moved to closed session at 9:27p.m.  Fuller moved to return to open session, Cutler seconded. Roll call was held, moved to open session at 9:53.  
  11. Adjourn Kohlwes moved to adjourn, Jedlicka seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 9:55p.m.
Jen@iowaschool… Mon, 04/11/2022 - 09:27