COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
A regular monthly board meeting was held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Colo-NESCO Middle/High School Media Center located at 919 West Street, Colo, IA.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order Niemeyer called the meeting to order at 6:30. In attendance were board members: Joel Niemeyer, Jon Cutler, Katy McKinney, Justin Walker, Justin Jedlicka, John Fuller, Brad Kohlwes. Also present: Marc Snavely, Superintendent/Elementary Principal Sherri Ruzek, SBO, Bill Lytle, Maintenance, Brandon Kelley 5-12 Principal, Rita Foley Board Secretary, Mike Boeve, Dean of Students; Other: Bradley Beaman, Ahler’s and Cooney, Kelly & Anna Sheets, Angie Dunlap, Todd Frohwein, (students)
2. Approval of Agenda Jedlicka moved to approve the agenda with the addition of an FFA trip request, Kohlwes second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
3. Public Comments: Kelly and Anna Sheets discussed wanting to raise funds for a new all weather track for the HS. The Board discussed moving forward with getting some cost ideas to look at moving further with this project. Angie Dunlap represented the class of 2021. Due to covid they were not able to have a prom, they have money available and would like to donate a picnic table/bench in honor of Mrs. Pillman a former teacher at Zearing.
4. Information/Discussion:
4.1 Construction Update Snavely gave an update on the construction projects in Zearing and Colo.
Cutler moved to go to closed session, Fuller second. Ayes: All Moved to closed session at 6:46
Closed Session in pursuant to Iowa Code Sec. 21-5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.
Jedlicka moved to return to open session, Fuller second. Ayes: All returned to open session at 6:52
4.1a FFA Overnight trip FFA students requested permission from the Board to attend the National Convention in Indianapolis. At this time there are seven students that are planning to attend.
4.2 Discussion on Storm Damage in Zearing Snavely reported on the storm damage update in Zearing to the truck.
4.3 Discussion/Update on 5-12 Cell Phone Policy Boeve gave an update on the cell phone policy and the violations to date. Currently there have been no 2nd offenses. Boeve also mentioned there have been a couple dress code violations that have been addressed.
4.4 Discussion/Update on Dean of Students Position Boeve gave an update on the Dean of Students position. Boeve is spending afternoons in Zearing and is seeing progress in Zearing and all day Monday and mornings in Colo. The MS/HS is starting a student advisory committee to involve students.
4.5 Discussion on a Staff Member Requesting Coursework for Bus Licensure Snavely discussed sending a staff member to the Bus licensure training in Mason City
4.6 Discussion on School Safety Grant Snavely discussed the School Safety Grant. Snavely recommends having the vulnerability study done. The concern is the study will show more needs to be done regardless that the grant is only $50,000 per building.
4.7 Discussion on Fundraising Forms Snavely discussed the fundraising applications brought to the Board: FCCLA – coffee, smoothies, baked goods; FCCLA-Haunted High School; Band-Free Will donations; Band – Butterbraids; FFA – BBQ/Cook off; JH/HS Baseball & Softball –Cookie Dough. There was discussion on the timeliness of the requests being approved after the fundraiser has been completed.
4.8 Discussion on Early Graduation Request Snavely discussed the early graduation request
4.9 Discussion on Open Enrollment Requests (Into Colo-NESCO) Snavely discussed the open enrollment forms into the District.
4.10 Discussion on Railing System for Zearing Entrance Area Snavely discussed the bids for the new railing system in Zearing from Sam Cady for $6500.
4.11 Discussion on New Softball Batting Cage in McCallsburg Snavely discussed the new softball batting cage in McCallsburg at a cost of $27350.
4.12 Discussion on Board Policy (800 Series)-1st Reading Snavely discussed the board policies that are up for review. Fuller suggested increasing Snavely’s spending authority from the current $5,000 without Board approval. Fuller questioned the time frame for storing video from our bus cameras to help select the option for policy 804.6 R(1) that is a new policy this year.
5. Action Agenda:
5.1 Approval of Staff Member Doing Coursework for Bus Licensure Cutler moved to approve sending staff member to Mason City for bus licensure, Kohlwes second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.1a FFA Overnight Trip Fuller moved to approve the FFA trip to Indianapolis for National Convention, Walker second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.2 Approval of Fundraising Forms Fuller moved to approve all fundraisers as presented, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.3 Approval of Early Graduation Request Jedlicka moved to approve the application for early graduation, Walker second. Ayes: 5 (Jedlicka, Niemeyer, McKinney, Fuller, Walker) Nay: 2 (Cutler, Kohlwes) Motion approved 5-2
5.4 Approval of Open Enrollment Requests (Into Colo-NESCO) Fuller moved to approve open enrollment applications, Walker second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.5 Approval of Railing System for Zearing Entrance Area Kohlwes moved to approve the railing system for the Zearing entrance by Sam Cady for $6500, Cutler second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.6 Approval of New Softball Batting Cage in McCallsburg Kohlwes moved to approve the purchase and installation of softball batting cage in McCallsburg at a cost of $27,350, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
6. Consent Agenda: Fuller moved to approve the consent agenda, cutler second. Ayes: All Motion approved 7-0
6.1 Minutes
6.2 Personnel Heidemann lane change
6.3 Bills
6.4 Financials Ruzek reported that next meeting the auditors will present the audit report. She also updated the Board on financial reports.
7. Board Items
7.1 Superintendent Comments Snavely said he will bring early retirement to the Board next week and we will have the final review of the 800 series. Snavely discussed that we will need to purchase a different vehicle to transport a student but we need to find a vehicle where a shield can be installed between front and back seat.
7.2 Board Comments Fuller reported on the special delegate assembly to amend the bylaws. The bylaws were changed so IASB is not required to be a member of the national boards. Jedlicka commented that he would like to see the track project keep going forward while there is enthusiasm.
7.3 Board Calendar Next Board meeting is October 17, 2022 at 6:30 in Zearing.
8. Adjourn Kohlwes moved to adjourn the meeting, Walker second. Ayes: ALL Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
