Forest City Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 10, 2008
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a hearing on the proposed 2008-2009 budget at 6:55 P.M. on April 10, 2008 at the District Office. Susan Shaw asked if there were any oral or written objections. There were no oral or written objections. After discussion, Susan Shaw declared the hearing closed.
The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on April 10, 2008 at 7:00 P. M. in the District Office.
After a quorum was established the meeting was called to order by the president, Susan Shaw.
Members present: Susan Shaw, Sandra Lillquist, Dave Bartlett, Keila Buffington, Arlyn Midtgaard, Julie Farland, Cindy Carter. Members absent: none.
Dave Bartlett moved to approve the agenda. Sandra Lillquist seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
Susan Shaw welcomed the visitors.
President Shaw reported to the Board.
Ron Kvale reported to the Board on the wind turbine production.
Sandy Wagner reported to the Board on her Communication Training - Level III Students.
Steve Putz, Ken Baker, Tim Kuehl and Zach Dillavou gave their monthly reports to the Board on their respective buildings.
Marcia Tweeten gave her monthly curriculum director’s report including updates on the following: CSIP questions, curriculum-APR/AYP/CISP, DE site visit, Professional development, Curriculum focus for 2007-08.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the following consent agenda items: open enrollment, personnel and minutes of the March 13, 2008 regular meeting. After discussion, Cindy Carter moved to approve all consent agenda items. Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the following Board Policies: 402.7, 402.7-R, 402.7-E, 402.8, 402.9, 402.11, 402.12, 402.13, 402.14, 402.14-E, 402.15. Dave Bartlett moved to waive the second reading and adopt as read. Julie Farland seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes. none. Carried.
Secretary Rollefson, reviewed the proposed budget for 2008-2009 school year. After discussion, Arlyn Midtgaard moved to adopt the budget as published on March 26, 2008 consisting of the General Fund of $11,735,896, Management Fund of $201,300, Property, Plant and Equipment Levy of $76,400, Activity Fund of $500,000, Capital Projects of $700,600, Schoolhouse Fund consisting of Bond and Interest of $502,555 and Nutrition Fund of $675,100. Dave Bartlett seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, Ayes: Julie Farland, Dave Bartlett, Cindy Carter, Sandra Lillquist, Keila Buffington, Arlyn Midtgaard, Susan Shaw. Nayes: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann gave a first reading of the following Board Policies: 402.7, 402.7-R, 402.7-E, 402.8, 402.9, 402.11, 402.12, 402.13, 402.14, 402.14-E, and 402.15 (I).
RESOLVED, That the Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2008-2009 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under Iowa Code section 257.14. After discussion, Cindy Carter moved to approve the resolution. Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
Secretary Rollefson reviewed the ISCAP program for the 2008-2009
Sup’t Lehman and Secretary Rollefson reviewed contracts for support staff and administration, setting the date of issuance as April 11, 2008 and a return date of May 2, 2008. After discussion, Julie Farland moved to approve the contracts. Dave Bartlett seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed a 5-year Branding Process for the City of Forest City and the School District commitment to that process. After discussion, Arlyn Midtgaard moved to approve the commitment. Cindy Carter seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed a Defibrillator Project for the District that would put one defibrillator in each building and one each in the outside concession stands. The district received $5,000 from the Hanson Foundation toward this project that will cost a total of $10,251. After discussion, Sandra Lillquist moved to approve the project. Dave Bartlett seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the fact that the Hall of Fame Committee will need to start the process of nomination for the 2007-2008 school year.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed a Middle School Remodeling and Asbestos Removal project for the 2008-2009 school year. See the bids listed below.
Sup’t Lehmann reviewed a letter to the State with our intent to participate in the Statewide Voluntary Pre-School program. After discussion, Julie Farland moved to approve the letter to the State. Keila Buffington seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
After reviewing the monthly bills, Arlyn Midtgaard moved to approve the following for payment (see attached). Sandra Lillquist seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
After reviewing the monthly financial statements, Dave Bartlett moved to approve the following statements (see attached). Sandra Lillquist seconded the motion. Ayes: seven. Nayes: none. Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 P.M.
Steven J. Rollefson, BS/BM |