February 8, 2016

The Board of Directors of the Forest City Community School District met for a regular meeting on February 8, 2016 at 6:30 P. M. in the District Office.

After a quorum was established the meeting was called to order by the president, Bruce Mielke.                  

Members present: Bruce Mielke, Cindy Carter, Dave Bartlett, Keila Buffington, Eric Kingland, Pat Hobbs, Jesse Olson.  Members absent: none. 

Dave Bartlett moved to approve the agenda.  Cindy Carter seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried.

Bruce Mielke gave the president’s report and additional comments to the Board.

Steve Putz and Ken Baker reported to the Board.

Sup’t Lehmann reported to the Board on the following: Chamber membership thank you, update on staffing, update on the TLC process.

Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the following consent agenda items: minutes of the January 11, 2016 regular meeting, open enrollment, and personnel.  After discussion, Eric Kingland moved to approve all consent agenda items.  Cindy Carter seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried.

        Emily Aukes – Show Choir Practice 

       Seth Thorson – H S Paraprofessional 

    Sara Meinders – Business Manager/Board Secretary  

    Chad Moore – H S Asst Principal/Activities Director 

    Chad Moore – Head H S Football 

    Josh Sparrgrove – Co-Musical Director 

    Stacie LaMoure – Co-Musical Director 

    Janet Cleveland – Elem Paraprofessional – resignation – end of school

    Sandy Heimer – Transportation – resignation – end of school

`   Samantha Bartlett – Asst Volleyball - resignation

Sup’t Lehmann and board members reviewed IASB Legislative priorities. 

Sup’t Lehmann reviewed with Board members the Iowa Attendance Center Rankings.

Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the following Board Policies: 802.1, 802.2, 802.3, 802.4, 802.4-1, 802.4-R1, 802.5, 802.6, 802.7, 802.8, 802.9, 802.9-R1,802.9-R2.  Keila Buffington moved to waive the second reading and adopt as read.  Dave Bartlett seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried.

Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the proposed Worth County Development Authority Budget for the 2016-17 school year.  After discussion, Dave Bartlett moved to approve the budget as presented.  Cindy Carter seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried.

Eric Kingland left the meeting at 7:40 P.M.

Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the Forest City Performing Arts Complex and Board resolution to commit $2,000,000 to the Performing Arts Complex.  After discussion, Keila Buffington moved to approve the resolution as presented.  Dave Bartlett seconded the motion.  Ayes: six.  Nays: none.  Carried.

Eric Kingland returned to the meeting at 8:05 P.M.

Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the purchase of band uniforms from Demoulin’s.   After discussion, Cindy Carter moved to approve the resolution as presented.  Pat Hobbs seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none. Carried.

Sup’t Lehmann reviewed the K-12 School Board Supplemental State Aid Resolution for At-Risk program. After discussion, Cindy Carter moved to approve the resolution as presented.  Pat Hobbs seconded the motion. Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried.

After reviewing the monthly bills, Dave Bartlett moved to approve the following for payment.  Cindy Carter seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried.

After reviewing the monthly financial statements, Keila Buffington moved to approve the following statements.  Pat Hobbs seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried. 

Cindy Carter moved to adjourn the meeting.  Eric Kingland seconded the motion.  Ayes: seven.  Nays: none.  Carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.

Bruce Mielke, President

Steven J. Rollefson, BS/BM