COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The regular meeting was held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on February 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zearing Elementary Conference Room, Zearing, Iowa. Board Members: Joel Niemeyer, Jon Cutler, John Fuller (virtual), Justin Jedlicka, Justin Walker, Brad Kohlwes, Katy McKinney (6:33); Staff: Marc Snavely, Rita Foley, Bill Lytle, Travis Owens, Kelsie Engelken, Ken Leighty, Sheri Ruzek (virtual), Brandon Kelley; Guests: Katie Rouse, student, Annabelle Heller, student, Sydney Ingle, student
BOARD AGENDA
1. Call to Order meeting was called to order at 6:32
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 Discussion on Out of State Trip Request-FCCLA Students discussed the out of state trip the FCCLA would like to take to a trip to Denver Colorado. They would like to attend the conference to network with other FCCLA chapters.
4.2 Transportation Update Leighty gave an update on the needs of the transportation department and the need to change the current van which has a barrier to a lower mileage van that the barrier can be traded to which is needed to transport a student to Woodward. Bus 15 (2015) continues to have many issues, Leighty discussed the need to order a new bus. Bus 2 needs to be put out of service, it was not inspected due to it not running.
4.3 Discussion on Purchasing a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Leighty discussed buying a 2015 Dodge Caravan from Smart Honda of Des Moines for $18,172.
4.4 Winter Data Presentation Tabled until March 2023
4.5 Discussion on a Request to Add Memorial Benches in Colo Kelley discussed that Christian Oswalt’s family would like to place memorial benches in Colo. They would like to place four benches on the sidewalk as you walk into the gym entrance in Colo.
4.6 Discussion on Fundraising Efforts to Build a New Track Snavely discussed the next steps in possibly building a track. He wanted input from the Board. The estimate is approximately $1.2 million for the project. The Board feels now is the time to move forward while there is interest in the community to fundraise. An architect needs to be brought in to begin with designs.
4.7 Construction Update Lytle updated the board on the construction project. There are quite a few disputed items from Graphite.
4.8 Discussion on ISG Invoice for Additional Services Snavely discussed the invoice from ISG in the amount of $11,795.00. This is for reviewing and finalizing punch list items.
4.9 Consider Hiring a Construction Manager Snavely asked that we table this discussion until next month.
4.10 Discussion on Athletic Fundraiser Request Owens discussed the annual Baseball/Softball/Athletic Department Fundraiser selling beef sticks.
4.11 Discussion on Golf Sharing Agreement with Collins-Maxwell Owens discussed renewing the sharing agreement with Collins-Maxwell for Golf, practices and meets will be held at Twin Anchors.
4.12 Discussion on Soccer Sharing Agreement with West Marshall, Colfax-Mingo, Collins-Maxwell, and Baxter Owens discussed renewing the sharing agreement with West Marshall, Colfax-Mingo, Collins-Maxwell, and Baxter for soccer, practices will be in Collins and games in State Center.
4.13 Discussion on John Deere Lease Agreements Lytle discussed the lease agreements for 3 mowers ($3750), Gator and tractor rental ($4920) for next year with VanWall.
4.14 Discussion of Offering Summer School for Students in Grades K-6 Snavely discussed offering a summer school program for students in grades K-6. There is ESSER money left to spend which will cover the cost.
4.15 Discussion on Draft Calendar for 2023-2024 School Year Snavely presented the draft calendar for 2023-24. A public hearing will need to be held at the March meeting.
4.16 Discussion on a Family’s Request to Host a Foreign Exchange Student (2023-2024 School Year) Kelley discussed that a family would like to host a foreign exchange student from France for the 23-24 school year.
4.17 Discussion on IASB Policy Primers Snavely discussed the Primers that were issued from IASB. Information is needed for one of the policies so it will be brought to the March meeting.
4.18 Discussion on Board Policy-900 Series (2nd Reading) There was no discussion on the 2nd reading of these policies.
4.19 Discussion on Changes to Board Policy-710.4 (Negative Balances) Snavely presented the new policy for Nutrition negative balances that is required from the Nutrition Audit that was recently held. There was discussion on how to handle the negative balances.
5. Action Agenda:
5.1 Approval of Out of State Trip Request-FCCLA Jedlicka moved to approve the FCCLA trip to Denver, Colorado in July, McKinney second. Ayes: All Motion approved 7-0
5.2 Approval of Purchasing a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Cutler moved to approve the purchase of the 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan for $18,172 from Smart Honda of Des Moines, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.3 Approval of Adding Memorial Benches in Colo McKinney moved to approve adding memorial benches in Colo, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.4 Approval of ISG Invoice for Additional Services Fuller moved to approve ISG invoice for $11,795 for additional services, Jedlicka second. Ayes: 5 Nayes: 2 (Kohlwes, Walker) Motion approved 5-2
5.5 Approval of Hiring a Construction Manager Cutler moved to table until March
5.6 Approval of Athletic Fundraiser Request Jedlicka moved to approve the Athletic Fundraiser, Walker second. Ayes: ALL 7-0
5.7 Approval of Golf Sharing Agreement with Collins-Maxwell McKinney moved to approve golf sharing agreement with Collins-Maxwell, Cutler second. Ayes: ALL 7-0
5.8 Approval of Soccer Sharing Agreement with West Marshall, Colfax-Mingo, Collins-Maxwell, & Baxter Cutler moved to approve the soccer sharing agreement, Fuller second. Ayes: ALL 7-0
5.9 Approval of John Deere Lease Agreements Cutler moved to approve the John Deere Lease Agreements for $3750 for 3 mowers and $4920 for a Gator and tractor, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL 7-0
5.10 Approval of Offering Summer School for Students in Grades K-6 McKinney moved to approve offering summer school for grades K-6, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.11 Set Calendar Hearing (2023-2024 School Year) Cutler moved to set a public hearing for the 23-24 for March 20, 2023, Jedlicka second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.12 Approval of Family’s Request to Host a Foreign Exchange Student (2023-2024 School Year) Jedlicka moved to approve the Foreign Exchange Student for 23-24 school year, McKinney second. Ayes: ALL 7-0
5.13 Approval of IASB Policy Primers Fuller moved to approve the IASB Policy Primers except for 701.05 R(1) which will be brought to the March meeting, Cutler second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.14 Approval of Board Policy-900 Series (2nd Reading) Fuller moved to approve the 2nd reading of policies, Walker second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
5.15 Approval of Changes to Board Policy-710.4 (Negative Balances) Jedlicka moved to approve policy 710.4, with letters sent with strong wording under $200, then to collections after $200, Walker second. Ayes: ALL Motion approved 7-0
6. Consent Agenda: Cutler moved to approve the agenda, Fuller second. Ayes: ALL Agenda approved 7-0
6.1 Minutes
6.2 Bills
6.3 Financials
6.4 Personnel Hired: Jamie Vink, Associate; Ken Leighty, Transportation Director; Travis Owens Asst. Baseball Coach; Resignations: Aaron Aljets, Teacher/Head G BB coach; Karissa Rempe, winter cheer; Claire Skinner, MS SB Coach
7. Board Items
7.1 Superintendent Comments Working on the Special Education Delivery Plan
7.2 Board Comments None
7.3 Board Calendar Next meeting 3/20 in Zearing
8. Closed Session Fuller moved to go into closed session, Walker second. Went to closed session at 8:28 p.m.
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.
Exited closed session at 8:45 p.m.
9. Closed Session Cutler moved to go into closed session, Jedlicka second. Went to closed session at 8:46 p.m.
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.
Exited closed session at 9:43 p.m.
10. Adjourn Cutler moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
