COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The regular meeting was held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on June 20, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Colo Media Center, Colo, Iowa. Present: Joel Niemeyer, Katie McKinney, Justin Jedlicka, Justin Walker, Brad Kohlwes, Jon Cutler, John Fuller (virtual); Staff: Marc Snavely, Rita Foley, Bill Lytle; Community Member: Peggy O’brecht
BOARD AGENDA
1. Call to Order Niemeyer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda Cutler moved to approve the agenda, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Agenda approved 7-0
3. Public Comments: There were no public comments
4. Information/Discussion:
4.1 Construction Update Lytle gave an update on the construction project, we have our construction manager back and a lot of items should be done in the next two weeks. We have not been given a project end date.
4.2 Discussion on Change Order #19 Snavely discussed CO #19 for $1291.00 for reworking the existing wall to match the new sheetrock in the FCS Classroom
4.3 Discussion on Change Order #20 Snavely discussed CO #20 for multiple electrical items that need to be completed for $8719.00
4.4 Discussion on Pay App #18 to Graphite Construction Snavely discussed pay app #18 for $179,037.39. This has been approved by ISG.
4.5 Discussion on Changes/Updates to Middle/High School Student Handbook Snavely discussed changes to the MS/HS student handbook this includes wording for clarification on cameras/cell phones in bathrooms/locker rooms. There was discussion on the dress code and lack of enforcement. There was discussion regarding cell phone usage in the classroom. Snavely asked that this discussion be held in July when Principal Kelley can be here for the discussion.
4.6 Discussion on Changes/Updates to Elementary School Student Handbook Snavely discussed changes to the Elementary student handbook. He discussed the changes with the secure entries due to construction. There was discussion if our buildings have been checked for lapses in security. Snavely stated when construction is done they will start with the ALICE trainings again.
4.7 Discussion on Changes/Updates to Preschool Handbook Snavely discussed changes to the Preschool handbook. He discussed the changes with dropping students off and the changes with secure entrances. Parents are no longer allowed to provide the daily snacks for students.
4.8 Discussion on Milk Bids for 2022-2023 Snavely discussed the milk bids from AE and Hiland, AE is the lower of the bids.
4.9 Discussion on Athletic Agreement with McFarland Clinics for 2022-2023 Snavely discussed the athletic agreement with McFarland Clinic for the 22-23 school year
4.10 Discussion on Sharing Boy’s Wrestling with Roland Story for 2022-2023 Snavely discussed sharing Boys wrestling with Roland Story for the 22-23 school year
4.11 Discussion on Switching SBO Authorization on Bank Accounts Snavely discussed the need to switch SBO Authorization on Bank Accounts with the new Business Manager beginning 7/1/22
4.12 Discussion on Memorandum of Understanding with Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. Snavely discussed the Memo of Understanding with MICA regarding the Head Start Program.
4.13 Discussion on Curriculum Purchases for 2022-2023 Snavely discussed the new curriculum being purchased for the 22-23 school year
4.14 Discussion on PPEL Purchases:
A. New Lockers for New Addition in Zearing Snavely discussed purchasing lockers to replace the PS lockers for $22,929.00. Niemeyer suggested we stay with the 48” lockers so if rooms need to be changed around they will work for all ages. There is still discussion on who will ultimately pay for these.
B. Baseball/Softball Field Repair Lytle discussed the quote for repairs on BB & SB fields for $27,176.84. This project will remove the sod around in infield/outfield, rebuild the bases and pitcher’s mound for baseball and tile the infield. For softball will include the pitching mound and batters box.
C. Foam (West Side of Colo Middle/High School) Lytle discussed the bids for spray foam insulation in the open soffit areas in Colo. For the closed foam $1680.
D. Soffit (West Side of Colo Middle/High School) Lytle discussed the bid he received for the soffit repair. This will include the front and the area by the science area.
E. Used Maintenance Truck Lytle discussed the bids he received for a maintenance truck. Lytle recommended to purchase the new truck from Deery for $49,561.
5. Action Agenda:
5.1 Approval of Change Order #19 Cutler moved to approve CO #19 for $1291.00, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion passed 7-0
5.2 Approval of Change Order #20 Cutler moved to approve CO #20 for $8719.00, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion passed 7-0
5.3 Approval of Pay App #18 to Graphite Construction Cutler moved to approve Pay App #18 for $179,037.39, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion Approved 7-0
5.4 Approval of Changes/Updates to Middle/High School Student Handbook Tabled for more discussion at the July meeting.
5.5 Approval of Changes/Updates to Elementary School Student Handbook Fuller moved to approve changes/updates to the Elementary student handbook, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.6 Approval of Changes/Updates to Preschool Student Handbook Fuller moved to approve changes/updates to the PS student handbook, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.7 Approval of Milk Bids for 2022-2023 Kohlwes moved to approve the milk bid from AE Dairy for four years, McKinney second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.8 Approval of Athletic Agreement with McFarland Clinics for 2022-2023 Cutler moved to approve Athletic Agreement with McFarland Clinic, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion Approved 7-0
5.9 Approval of Sharing Boy’s Wrestling with Roland-Story for 2022-2023 Jedlicka moved to approve the sharing agreement with Roland Story for Boys wrestling, McKinney second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.10 Approval of Switching SBO Authorization on Bank Accounts Cutler moved to give approval/signature authority on the school’s accounts with State Bank and Trust and Commercial Cash Management to Sherri Ruzek. Jedlicak second. Ayes: ALL Motion Approved 7-0
5.11 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. Cutler moved to approve the MOU with MICA, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.12 Approval of Curriculum Purchases for 2022-2023 Cutler moved to approve curriculum purchases for the 22-23 school year, Fuller second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.13 Approval of PPEL Purchases:
A. New Lockers for New Addition in Zearing Fuller moved to approve the purchase of 48” lockers from H2I Group for $22,929.00, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
B. Baseball/Softball Field Repair Kohlwes moved to approve repairs to the BB/SB fields from Iowa Athletic Field for $27,176.84, second Cutler. Ayes: 6 Nayes: 1 (Niemeyer) Motion approved.
C. Foam (West Side of Colo Middle/High School) Kohlwes moved to approve the closed spray foam from Liberty Bouksa for $1680, McKinney second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
D. Soffit (West Side of Colo Middle/High School) Cutler moved to approve the soffit bid from Service Master by Rice-Construction Division for $21,263.31, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
E. Used Maintenance Truck Kohlwes moved to purchase a 2022 Dodge Truck from Deery of Ames for $49,561, Walker second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
6.1 Minutes
6.2 Bills
6.3 Financials
6.4 Personnel
7. Board Items
7.1 Superintendent Comments Snavely discussed scheduling a work session for PPEL/building tours for construction progress. Meeting scheduled for August 8, 2022 at 6:00 beginning in Zearing.
7.2 Board Comments
7.3 Board Calendar Next meeting July 18, 2022 6:30 Colo.
8. Adjourn Kohlwes moved to adjourn, Jedlicka second. Meeting adjourned 8:13 p.m.
