MINUTES OF THE MEETING

GRISWOLD COMMUNITY SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

May 17, 2010

 

The Board of Education had a work session prior to the regular board meeting on Monday, May 17, 2010 in the Board Room at the high school.  President Campbell called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.  The purpose of the work session was to hear presentations on one to one computer initiative.  Board members present were Hansen, Perdue, Baier, Moore, and Parker.  Amos was unable to attend. Also present were various visitors, Rich Mortensen, Diane Keiser, Gail Maxwell, Susie Clayton, media/tech from Sidney CSD, Van Meter Supt. (via internet), Supt. Kunze, Principals Johnston and Dunphy, and Business Manager/Board Sec. Fast. The one to one initiative gives each student a laptop computer to use.  The grade levels involved vary from school to school.  Computers used in this program can be purchased or leased.  Van Meter CSD and Sidney CSD had favorable comments about this program at their schools. Each of them explained how this program was implemented in their district.  The work session ended at 6 p.m.

 

President Campbell called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The time of the regular meeting was moved to accommodate a MS art/music and shop program.  Parker made a motion to approve the agenda with the following additions: open enrollment request, new hire, and MS academics.  Perdue seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

 

A parent spoke to the board concerning a bus issue.  The board thanked the parent for comments shared.   Supt. Kunze reported that commencement and music programs were recently held. There was a five-minute break at 6:10 p.m.

 

Supt. Kunze informed the board that the Nishna Valley YMCA asked the school to partner with them in the form of providing a bus and driver to bring students to Atlantic for a water safety program June 7th-10th.  After some discussion, the board asked Kunze to inquire if this can be done at no additional cost to the school.  Kunze informed the board that Walnut CSD had contacted him to see if there was an interest in sharing a superintendent. 

 

Kunze, Campbell, Hansen, and Perdue will attend an IASB district meeting on June 3rd.  A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Perdue, seconded by Hansen, and carried unanimously.  Included in the consent agenda were:

Resignations:      Gary Bergstrom, head boys track

                        Cheryl Reynolds: head cook, summer custodian

                        Jane Chaillie, asst. boys track

                        Roger Rhoads, elem. boys and girls basketball

Hire:                 Jared Tucker, elem. P.E. teacher

 

Open enrollment: Zane Perdue from Griswold to Riverside

 

Donations:  Griswold Wrestling Club donated duffle bags to the HS wrestling team.

 

Moore made a motion to waive the 2nd reading and adopt board policies 210.1-210.7.  Parker seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  Bus bids were reviewed.  After some discussion, a motion was made by Hansen to accept the recommendation of Supt. Kunze to accept the bid from Thomas Bus Sales. Baier seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  Although not the low bid, this was recommended because it has the same engine and body type as our existing fleet and maintenance will be easier.  The bid for the 2011 Thomas 65 passenger bus was $81, 205, including a $1,000 trade in.

 

Supt. Kunze reported that a verbal tentative agreement had been reached with the GCEA.  This agreement includes a lane and step advancement plus a $23 increase in monthly health insurance premiums.  There was a 1st reading of board policies 211-213.  Baier made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understandings with Iowa Western Community College for FY11 with the caveat that college class offerings will be checked against the list of classes we have as being offered.  Perdue seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 

 

After some discussion a motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Baier to approve a bid from Crest Services for retro-fitting the air conditioning for the auditorium at a cost of $27,950.  The project has a 45 day completion time.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Supt. Kunze recognized board members for their service.  He thanked the board for the time they give to our school.  Various student handbook changes were approved in a motion by Baier.  Hansen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.  Changes to the handbooks included student attendance and MS academics (to correspond with HS academic requirements for Òno pass, no playÓ).  At 7:07 p.m. a motion was made by Baier to adjourn.  Moore seconded and the motion carried unanimously.