COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The regular meeting was held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on May 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the McCallsburg Elementary Cafeteria, McCallsburg, Iowa. Present: Joel Niemeyer, Jon Cutler, Katie McKinney, Justin Jedlicka, Brad Kohlwes; Staff: Marc Snavely, Rita Foley, Brandon Kelley, Travis Owens, Bill Lytle; Guests: Peggy O’Brecht, Pastor Kathy Sandmann Absent: John Fuller, Justin Walker
BOARD AGENDA
1. Call to Order Niemeyer called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m
2. Approval of Agenda Cutler moved to approve the agenda with the additional personnel, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Agenda approved
3. Public Comments: There were no public comments
4. Information/Discussion:
4.1 School Board Recognition Snavely recognized the Board for their service to the C/N CSD. Board members received a certificate of recognition.
4.2 McCallsburg Daycare Update Pastor Kathy Sandmann gave an update on the Daycare center in McCallsburg. Their biggest issues are staffing problems. Sandmann discussed the desire to continue to build the program.
4.3 Discussion Open Enrollment Request Out of the District Snavely discussed the request for Open Enrollment for a student to attend the Ames CSD, due to some health situations, this open enrollment was not filed by the March 1st deadline.
4.4 Discussion on School Fees for 2022-2023 Snavely discussed the school fees for the 22-23 school year. This does include the lunch fees.
4.5 Discussion on List of 2022 Senior Graduates Snavely presented the list of the 2022 Graduates. Kelley discussed that a few students are still on the bubble.
4.6 Discussion on YSS Agreement for 2022-2023 Snavely discussed the YSS Agreement for the 2022-2023 for consultation and behavioral services to students at school.
4.7 Discussion on Soccer/Golf Sharing Agreements for 2022-2023 Owens discussed continuing the sharing agreements for boys and girls soccer with WM, Collins-Maxwell, Baxter and Colfax-Mingo. Owens also discussed continuing the sharing of boys and girls golf with Collins Maxwell.
4.8 Discussion on Buena Vista University Field Experience Agreement Snavely discussed the Field Experience agreement with Buena Vista which allows them to place student teachers and practicum teachers in the C/N Schools.
4.9 Discussion on Change Order #18 Snavely discussed the change order that Lytle has approved to provide furring wall and access panels to conceal in floor heat manifolds for $1,470.00.
4.10 Discussion on Pay App #17 to Graphite Construction Snavely discussed pay app #17 for $150,827.44. Kohlwes discussed the fact that the lockers were ordered incorrectly per ISG. Recommendation is that we need to pay the bill and try to recoup from ISG.
4.11 Discussion on PPEL Purchases Snavely discussed the following possible PPEL purchases, Cutler asked why there were only one bid for each item. It has been difficult to get more than one person to bid.
A) Wall Mats for Stage-Zearing The wall mats at Zearing are very worn and need replaced. Cost $2,696 from Sports Graphics.
B) Bus Barn Updates-Colo Breer Builders has given quotes for repairs on the bus barn. Total cost is $10,200.
C) Upgrade to MS/HS Parking Lot Banners-Colo The banners are being damaged from the high winds. For a cost of $1,720 from Lashier Graphics & Signs spring pole banner sets will hold up better and there is a guarantee with these.
D) Cafeteria Tables-Colo Zearing cafeteria tables are very old and need replaced. The plan would be to buy new tables for Colo and take the Colo tables to Zearing. This cost is $11,571.99 from Premier.
E) Concrete-Concession Area-Colo Concrete for the Concession Area in Colo, total cost $20,636.25
F) Landscaping-Colo Landscaping for around the building in Colo on the south side, cost $20,508.40 from Kuberski Brothers Lawncare
G) New Furniture-Four Classrooms-Colo Classroom furniture for four classrooms in Colo, cost $53,979.49 from Premier
4.12 Discussion on TLC Positions for 2022-2023 Snavely discussed the list of who will hold the TLC Positions for the 22-23 school year.
4.13 Discussion on DASHIR Pay Increases for 2022-2023 Snavely stated that DASHIR is asking for a 2% raise which is the amount that support staff is being given for the 2022-23 school year.
5. Action Agenda:
5.1 Approval of Renewing the McCallsburg Daycare Lease Cutler moved to approve renewing the McCallsburg Daycare Lease for the same amount $1/year, Jedlicka second. There was discussion on whether this is a greater expense to the District than a benefit. Ayes: 4 Nayes: 1 (Kohlwes) Motion approved. 4-1
5.2 Approval of Open Enrollment Request Out of the District Jedlicka moved to approve the Open Enrollment Application, Cutler second. Ayes: NONE; Nays: ALL Motion failed 5-0
5.3 Approval of School Fees for 2022-2023 Cutler moved to approve the school fees for 2022-2023, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
5.4 Approval of List of 2022 Senior Graduates McKinney moved to approve the list of 2022 Senior Graduates, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
5.5 Approval of YSS Agreement for 2022-2023 McKinney moved to approve the YSS Agreement for 2022-23, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
5.6 Approval of Soccer/Golf Sharing Agreement for 2022-2023 Jedlicka moved to approve the Sharing agreements for Soccer/Golf for the 2022-23 school year, McKinney second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
5.7 Approval of Buena Vista University Field Experience Agreement Cutler moved to approve the Field Experience Agreement with BVU, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
5.8 Approval of Change Order #18 McKinney moved to approve Change Order #18, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
5.9 Approval of Pay App#17 to Graphite Construction Cutler moved to approve Pay App #17, Jedlicka second. Ayes: 4 Nayes: Kohlwes Motion approved 4-1
5.10 Approval of PPEL Purchases Kohlwes moved to approve all PPEL purchases as listed, Cutler second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0.
A) Wall Mats for Stage-Zearing Sports Graphics $2696
B) Bus Barn Updates-Colo Breer Builders $10,200
C) Upgrade MS/HS Parking Lot Banners-Colo Lashier Graphics & Signs $1,720.00
D) Cafeteria Tables-Colo Premier $11,571.99
E) Concrete-Concession Area-Colo $20,636.25
F) Landscaping-Colo Kuberski Brothers Lawncare $20,508.40
G) New Furniture-Four Classrooms-Colo Premier $53,979.49
5.11 Approval of TLC Positions for 2022-2023 McKinney moved to approve the TLC assignments, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
5.12 Approval of DASHIR Pay Increases for 2022-2023 Cutler moved to approve the 2% increase for Dashir staff, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 5-0
6. Consent Agenda: Cutler moved to approved the consent agenda with the addition of personnel, Jedlicka second. Ayes: All Motion approved 5-0
6.1 Minutes
6.2 Bills
6.3 Financials
6.4 Personnel
7. Board Items
7.1 Superintendent Comments Snavely gave the Board a survey that he would like to send out to community members. Snavely stated that he feels the construction projects are slowing down due not have the construction manager on site to push them along.
7.2 Board Comments
7.3 Board Calendar Next meeting June 20, 2022 in Colo ICN room.
8. Adjourn Kohlwes moved to adjourn the meeting, Cutler second. Meeting adjourned 7:57 p.m.
