COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The regular meeting was held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on January 16th, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zearing Elementary Conference Room, Zearing, Iowa. Present: Joel Niemeyer, Jon Cutler, Brad Kowhles, Justin Jedlicka, Justin Walker, Katy McKinney, John Fuller; Staff: Marc Snavely, Bill Lytle, Travis Owens, Brandon Kelley, Sherri Ruzek (virtually), Rita Foley (virtually); Guests: Peggy Obrecht, Dave Obrecht
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, Fuller second. Agenda approved.
3. Public Comments: There were no public comments
4. Information/Discussion:
4.1 Construction Update Snavely gave an update on the progress of the construction project, a pre punch list has been compiled. Many of the subcontractors have completed all their items. There are basically architectural issues that need to be completed. There are some issues where Graphite feels the items have been completed, but we do not feel they are. Snavely also gave the Board a list of the disputed items.
4.2 Discussion on Fundraiser Requests Snavely presented the fundraiser requests from FCCLA and FFA
4.3 Discussion on Amended Service Agreement with DMACC Snavely discussed the amended service agreement with DMACC with the increased rates. This is a 3 year agreement.
4.4 Discussion on Request to the School Budget Review Committee for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental State Aid for the 2023-2024 Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of $83,934 for expenditures necessary to implement the 2023-2024 At-Risk and Dropout Prevention Programs Snavely discussed the request for supplemental state aid for the 23-24 Dropout Prevention Program.
4.5 Discussion on Garage Doors for the New Zearing Bus Garage Snavely discussed the bids for the garage doors for the Zearing bus garage. The garage is scheduled to be built in March. Lytle discussed the difference in prices is the insulation amount.
4.6 Discussion on Board Policy-900 Series (900-904.2)-1st Reading Snavely presented the Board Policies for 1st Reading.
5. Action Agenda:
5.1 Approval of Fundraiser Requests Fuller moved to approve the FCCLA fundraisers of popcorn bags and sugar cookies and the FCCLA/FFA fundraiser of strawberries, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.2 Approval of Amended Service Agreement with DMACC McKinney moved to approve the amended service agreement with DMACC, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL. Motion approved 7-0
5.3 Approval of the Request to the School Budget Review Committee for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental State Aid for the 2023-2024 Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of $83,934 for expenditures necessary to implement the 2023-2024 At-Risk and Dropout Prevention Program Cutler moved to approve the Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental State Aid for the 23-24 Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of $83,934, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0.
5.4 Approval of Garage Doors for the New Zearing Bus Garage Kohlwes moved to approve garage doors for the new Zearing bus garage purchased from Overhead Doors for $34,828, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
6. Consent Agenda: moved to approve the consent agreement, second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
6.1 Minutes
6.2 Bills
6.3 Financials Ruzek discussed the PPEL, SAVE accounts and the monthly financials.
6.4 Personnel Williams - Early retirement; Resignation: N. Ronnfeldt - Fall Play, Backous, Jurgens
Hired: Jamey Vanderhayden - Asst. Cross Country
7. Board Items
7.1 Superintendent Comments Daycare topic is still being looked at. Snavely is meeting with the Ames Chamber of Commerce and YSS next week. YSS is still very interested in getting this program up and running. Many legislative items have been sent to the Board, please contact any of our representatives regarding the vouchers which could include Home Schooling.
7.2 Board Comments Fuller commented on the damage that could be done to rural school districts through the bills that have been introduced so far. Niemeyer commented on the goal setting meeting that was held.
7.3 Board Calendar Next Board meeting is February 20, 2023 in Zearing.
8. Adjourn Kohlwes moved to adjourn the meeting, Jedlicka second. Meeting adjourned at 7:40.
