Minutes of the Meeting

Griswold Community School District

Board of Education

June 20, 2011

The Board of Education met for its regular meeting Monday, June 20, 2011 in the Central Office Board Room in the Middle School/High School Building. President Perdue called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Board members present were: Amos, Baier, and Hansen. Moore was unable to attend. Parker arrived at 5:35 pm. Campbell arrived at 5:45 pm. Also present were Superintendent Kunze, Business Manager Blum, Board Secretary Taylor, Elementary Principal Johnston, Secondary Principal Dunphy, School Resource Officer Larsen, and Matthew Gillaspie from Piper Jaffray and Company.

Hansen made a motion to approve the agenda as amended with the following additions:

* #16 Middle School/High School handbook, and

* #17 Agreement with Cass County Sheriff’s Office for School Resource Officer.

Amos seconded and motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent’s Report:

* Passed around thank you cards and letters.

* Appreciation coffee was held for the volunteers who deliver the meals for the Seniors Meal Program.

* Meeting with Rick Parades and Paul Hueharth of Estes Construction. A board work session will be held June 30^th at 5:30 pm in the Central Office with Estes Construction.

* July regular board meeting will be moved to July 25^th.

Board Learning Opportunities:

* President Perdue reminded board of District Meeting June 23^rd in Red Oak.

* Fiscal Management Conference to be held July 20^th.

Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Baier. Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously. Included in the consent agenda resignations from: Troy Nicklaus, head high school and middle school wresting coach; Janet Nicklaus, wrestling cheerleading sponsor; Linda Nissen, Health Occupations Instructor; Cara Murphy, special education teacher; Erin Almelien, assistant high school volleyball coach; and Jody Rossell, elementary volleyball coach. Hiring of: Matt Schmidt, science teacher; Tom Van Dyke, elementary physical education teacher [sharing with Walnut], head wrestling coach and assistant high school boys track coach; Seth Lembke assistant high school football coach, Erin Almelien head high school volleyball coach, and Jody Rossell assistant high school volleyball coach. Modification of contracts for the 2011-2012 school year: Sue Mortensen, Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional from 6 hours per day to 2 hours per day due to reduced number of identified students; and Megan Wilson, cook’s helper from 6.5 hours per day to 6 hours per day because of declining enrollment.

Old Business: Presentation on the districts ability to borrow was given by Matthew Gillaspie, Senior Vice President-Public Finance Services from Piper Jaffray and Company. After a short break (6:40-6:50 pm) Supt. Kunze gave an

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update on the 1 to 1 computer initiative. Computers have been ordered and financing will be done through Rolling Hills Bank and Trust. Campbell made a motion to waive the second reading of board policies 403.3 - 403.8.

Baier seconded and motion carried unanimously.

New Business: Fuel bids were received from Agriland FS, Inc. and Griswold Amoco. Bids were passed around, and after discussion Agriland’s bid will be accepted with stipulation of access to the pumps and the billing process. Supt Kunze and Secretary Taylor to visit with Agriland. Campbell made a motion to approve the bid from Agriland pending satisfactory answers on access and billing. Hansen seconded and motion carried unanimously. Officer Larsen visited with the board regarding his job as School Resource Officer. Supt. Kunze, Elementary Principal Johnston, and Secondary Principal Dunphy recommended the board continue with the School Resource Officer Agreement for the upcoming school year. Baier made motion to continue with the Agreement with Cass County Sheriff’s Office for School Resource Officer. Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously. Board thanked Officer Larsen for all he has done for the students and school. Hansen made a motion to accept the bid from MITS (Mortensen Information Technology Services) for tech support services from 7/1/2011 to 6/30/2012 with a minimum of 450 hours at $40.00 per hour. Campbell seconded and motion carried unanimously. Amos made a motion to accept a 2.82% package settlement with the non-certified. This includes a .33 cent per hour increase and $2.00 per hour increase on activity bus routes. Baier seconded and motion carried unanimously. Hansen made a motion to approve the Superintendent, Elementary Principal, and Secondary Principals comprehensive package (2.82% increase) and contract extension. Amos seconded and motion carried unanimously. Hansen made a motion to change Taylor’s superintendent secretary’s contract from hourly to salary with a 2.82% increase and a separate contract for Board Secretary at $7,984 per year (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012). Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously. There was a first reading of board policies 403.9 – 405.1. Since 1995-96 the Board has waived school registration fees. Baier made a motion to continue the practice of no registration fees for the 2011-2012 school year. Parker seconded and motion carried unanimously. Supt. Kunze recommended keeping nutrition prices the same for the 2011-2012 school year. Campbell made a motion, Amos seconded to keep the nutrition fees the same. Motion carried unanimously. Secondary Principal Dunphy reviewed the 2011-2012 middle school/high school handbook with the board. Some items changed were; good conduct policy (board approved April 18^th), intensive study hall, and cell phone policy. After discussion, Baier made a motion to approve the middle school/high school handbook. Amos seconded and motion carried unanimously

At 7:55 pm Amos made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session. Hansen seconded and a roll call vote was taken: Perdue, yes; Campbell, yes; Parker, yes; Amos, yes; Baier, yes; Hansen, yes. Hansen made a motion to return to open session. Baier seconded and a roll call vote was taken: Hansen, yes; Baier, yes; Amos, yes; Parker, yes; Campbell, yes; Perdue, yes.

A motion to adjourn was made by Campbell at 9:06 pm. Amos seconded and motion carried unanimously.

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Nancy Taylor Board Secretary Mary Perdue President