SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, May 17, 2007. Regular Meeting 5/17/07 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Southeast Polk Community School District was held in the conference room in the district office on Thursday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. with Directors Tom Hadden, Steve Hanson, Andrew McGrean, Brad Skinner, Pat Staggs VanderWert, Katie Temple, Superintendent Thomas Downs, Director of Curriculum/Instruction, Dr. Kristine Condon, Director of Programs/Human Resources, Dr. Stephen Miller, Director of Support Services, Dan Janssen, Director of Special Education, Keri Steele, Director of Community Relations, Marti Kline, and Recorder Steve Oberto. Director Joanne Moeller was excused. There were 22 visitors present. At 7:00 p.m. President Temple called the meeting to order. Roll call: Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Moeller-excused, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye. Motion carried. Recognitions Student Recognitions: The following students were recognized for being selected to be members of the All –State Band: Justin Hike, Fabian Lippmann, Zac Cornell, Brad Sparks, Jason Oelmann, Emma Reeve, Amanda Smith, and Bryan Hummel. Partners in Education Linda Plazak was recognized for generously donating to Southeast Polk Junior High families in need. Her most recent gift of $1,000 is an example of her generosity and partnerships with needy families. Lisa Perdue from Grefe & Sidney PLC, has been instrumental in the success of our Junior High Mock Trial program. Approve Agenda #07191 Open Public Hearing #07192 It was moved by Andrew McGrean to approve the agenda. Roll call: Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Brad Skinner to open the Public Hearing concerning the Des Moines Water Works Easement. Roll call: McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye. Motion carried. Pat Staggs VanderWert made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Roll call: Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye. Motion carried.
Quorum Present
Close Public Hearing #07193
Resolution on Easement It was moved by Tom Hadden and seconded by Brad Skinner to approve the Resolution to #07194 approve the City of Des Moines and the Board of Water Trustees an easement to place a 24 inch water line running along 80th Street by the Junior High School. The City of Des Moines will compensate the district easement cost by providing a water hydrant, waiving the hook up fee, and tapping fee for the new high school. This has an estimated value of $15,000 to $20,000. Roll call: Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye. Motion carried. Approve Agenda Items I-F-1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 12,13,15,16 #07195 It was moved by Steve Hanson to approve the following: 1. Certified Personnel Actions Employment a. Darrell Butcher-Counselor at the Junior High School. b. Wendy Olson-ECSE Special Education at Clay Elementary. c. Barb Gansemer-Special Education at Willowbrook Elementary. d. Lisa Schultz-Counselor at Willowbrook Elementary. e. Brenda Geitzenauer-Science at the Junior High School. f. Matt Bowers-Science at the Junior High School. g. Julene Felice-Language Arts at the Senior High School. h. Valerie Boehlji-Language Arts at the Junior High School. i. Kelli Egan-Literacy Coach at the Junior High School. j. Tori Rabe-Computer Technology at the Junior High School. k. Nikki Heidemann-Special Education at the Junior High School. l. Elizabeth Matveia-Third Grade at Clay Elementary.
m. Julie Creagor-Special Education at Clay Elementary. n. Valerie Becker-Mathematics at the Senior High School. o. Craig Rosen-Behavior Interventionist at the District Office. P. Tanya Ossman-Sixth Grade at Clay Elementary. q. Shelly Lundholm-Nurse at Junior High. r. Jean Walker-Special Education at Four Mile Elementary. s. Julie Hengstenberg-Special Education at Four Mile Elementary. t. Michael Manock-Assistant Elementary Principal-Four Mile/Delaware. u. Tammy Steenhoek-Second Grade at Runnells Elementary. v. Holly Joens-Second Grade at Willowbrook Elementary. w. Lindsay Buenzow-Fourth Grade at Willowbrook Elementary. x. Michelle Hunter-First Grade at Clay Elementary. y. Jake Fisher-Physical Education at Clay Elementary. z. Melanie Krizer-First Grade at Four Mile Elementary. aa. Heidi Gifford-Assistant 9th Softball. bb. Nick Matsen-Head 9th Baseball. cc. Scot Supernant-Assistant 9th Baseball. dd. Michael Steele-Volunteer-Baseball. ee. Dave Hartman-Volunteer –Baseball. ff. Eric Henderson-9th Grade Girls Head Basketball. gg. Dru McAnelly-Head 10th Grade Boys Basketball. hh. Jennifer Shepley-Assistant 7th Grade Softball. ii. Angela Rubel-Fall Head Cheerleading. jj. Jenny Rinehart-Fall Assistant Cheerleading. kk. Jenny Rinehart-Winter Assistant Cheerleading. ll. Amy Shafer-Winter Assistant Cheerleading. mm. Katelin Kelly-Winter Assistant Cheerleading. Transfer(s) a. Amy Twohey-2nd Grade at Mitchellville to 1st Grade At Mitchellville Elementary.. b. Brian Castile-5th Grade at Four Mile to 5th Grade at Runnells Elementary. c. Pam Ferguson-Computers at Junior High School to Elementary Teacher Librarian. d. Tracey Franklin-1st Grade at Mitchellville to 1st Grade at Runnells Elementary. e. Karen Schaffer-1st Grade at Mitchellville to 1st Grade at Runnells Elementary. f. Mary Owens-Nurse at Altoona to Nurse at Senior High School. g. Lisa Bruner Kdgn. at Altoona to 2nd Grade at Altoona Elementary. h. Alan Brinks-Title I Math at Altoona to 1st Grade at Altoona Elementary. i. Linda Payne-Sp. Ed. at Senior High School to Consumer Science at the Senior High School. j. Denise Nesheim-2nd Grade at Runnells to 4th Grade at Runnells Elementary. k. Deb Price-Extended Learning at Altoona to Extended Learning at Clay Elementary. l. Amy Robbins-2nd Grade at Willowbrook to Kindergarten at Centennial Elementary. m. Jayna Doughan-3rd Grade at Delaware to Extended Learning at Altoona Elementary. n. Julie Nikkel-3rd Grade at Four Mile to 5th Grade at Four Mile. o. Stacy Carroll-Sp. Ed. at Four Mile to 5th Grade at Four Mile Elementary. P. Beth McElroy-Title I Math at Delaware to 6th Grade at Delaware Elementary. Resignation (a) a. Nicole Middlesworth-Sp. Ed. at the Junior High School. b. Amanda Drewelow-Fourth Grade at Runnells. c. Chad Garrels-Vocal Music at the Senior High School. d. Jacy Large-Art at the Senior High Schol. e. Lee Anne Cutler-5th Grade at Four Mile. f. Becky Hinze-1st Grade at Runnells. g. Sara McManus-Assistant Drill Team. h. Sara De Vries-Assistant 9th Volleyball (pending suitable replacement). i. Carol Eddy-Head Junior High Girls Track. j. Heather Schultz-Assistant Junior High Volleyball. k. Trista Leaming-Assistant 7th Grade Softball.
Terry Garrett-Assistant Junior High Girls Basketball and Assistant 8th Grade Girls Basketball. m. Melissa Ballagh-Assistant Drill Team. n. Tim Harvey-High School Boys Golf. o. Jody Hurd-Assistant Junior High Volleyball. Family Leave Request a. Chrissy Kirby-Special Education at Four Mile Elementary. 4. The summary report for the month of April 2007 showing revenue and expenditures for the operating fund, a detailed listing of the bills, and a summary of Sales Tax revenues and expenditures through April 2007 as submitted by Board Secretary/Business Manager Mike Hamilton. 5. Budget Amendment Hearing-Approve the budget as presented by administration. 6. Approve the Board of Education Minutes for April 19, 2007. 7. Confirmation of next meeting-The regular board business meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2007. If an alternate meeting date would be necessary, it would be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007. 8. Overnight Trip-National Academic Quiz Tournament-Chicago, Illinois, May 25-27, 2007. 9. Senior High Student Handbook. 10. Harbor Handbook. 11. Junior High Staff Handbook. 12. Elementary Family Handbook. 13. Four Oaks 28E Agreement for 2007-2008. 15. Cooperative Food Purchasing Agreement-The purpose of this program is to reduce food service expenditures through guaranteed weekly and monthly pricing, volume and early pay discounts, and administrative fee refunds by using the group purchasing power of the AEA. 16. Open Enrollment In: a. Legate, Annaleah Urbandale Southeast Polk b. Gill, Tailor Des Moines Southeast Polk c. Quinn, Zach Des Moines Southeast Polk d. Young, McKenna Des Moines Southeast Polk e. Pugh, Taylor Colfax-Mingo Southeast Polk f. Routh, Marvis Des Moines Southeast Polk Out: a. Champoux, Alan Southeast Polk Johnston b. Champoux, Clayton Southeast Polk Johnston c. Clark, Morgan Southeast Polk Des Moines d. Clark, Miranda Southeast Polk Des Moines e. Clark, Madison Southeast Polk Des Moines Denied: a. Hill, Kristel Des Moines Rescinded: a. Peterson, Erica Des Moines Southeast Polk b. Peterson, Nathan Des Moines Southeast Polk c. Masker, Trevor Des Moines Southeast Polk d. DuToit, Aaron Des Moines Southeast Polk e. DuToit, Alexander Des Moines Southeast Polk Roll call: Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye. Motion carried. l.
Approve Agenda Item IF-2 #07196 Approve Agenda Item IF-3 #07197
It was moved by Steve Hanson to approve administration request for a Strength Training and Fitness Coordinator. Roll call: Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Brad Skinner to approve Classified Personnel Actions. 1. Employment a. Gabriela Lozano-Sub Teacher Aide b. Tamera Mallory-Sub Custodian.
c. Linda Peck-Sub Teacher Aide. d. Elaine Thomson-Sub Teacher Aide. e. Jessica Schumacher-Sub Teacher Aide Transfer(s) a. Marilyn Stump-Sub Bus Aide to Bus Aide. b. William Carlos-Sub Bus Aide to Bus Aide. c. Rickie Rotter-Sub Cook to Cook. d. Jacklyn Johnson-District Receptionist/Secretary to Registrar (New Position) Resignation a. Michael Cariglino-Sub Custodian. Roll call: Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye. Motion carried. Approve Agenda Item IF-14 #07198 Computer Bids for 2007-2008 School Year-Administration recommendation is to purchase 400 computers (275 computers for schools throughout the district using the one-cent sales tax money and PPEL, and an additional 125 computers using bond money) from the following Company(s): Base Systems: Ace Computers Monitors: Pomeroy Roll call: McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Pat Staggs VanderWert to approve the funding agreement and enter into a contract agreement with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to continue the current SRO program. Roll call: Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye. Motion carried. It was moved by Brad Skinner to accept the Runnells Parent Petition for Additional Class Sections as Board record, and to follow Board Policy 606.2, which gives the Board of Education complete discretion in matters related to class sizes. This policy also states that “It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to make recommendation to the board on class size based upon the financial condition of the school district…and other factors deemed relevant to the board.” Roll call: Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye. Motion carried. President Katie Temple by unanimous consent accepted the following reports: A. Superintendent’s Report 1. Construction Update-Superintendent asked Dan Janssen to update the board on construction within the district. 2. Activities Complex Update-Mr. Janssen gave this update. 3. Summer Programming Instructional Report-Superintendent Downs asked Dr. Condon to give this report to the board. 4. Enrollment 2007-2008 Update-Dr. Miller presented the board with the most current information. 5. City of Altoona Pedestrian Tunnel-Superintendent Downs informed the board that the district did not have the resources available to partner with the City of Altoona on the proposed Pedestrian Tunnel. 6. Dollars for Scholars Update-Superintendent Downs reported that Dollars for Scholars gave out more than 200 scholarships this year. B. President Katie Temple gave an overview of the School Law Conference that she attended with Pat Staggs VanderWert. President Katie Temple called for a recess at 9:34 p.m. Closed Session #07202 At 9:45 p.m.Brad Skinner made a motion to go into closed session in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5(I) (a). Roll call: Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye. Motion carried. At 11:40 p.m.Steve Hanson made a motion to come out of closed session. There was no action taken during the closed session. Roll call: Temple-aye, Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye. Motion carried.
Approve Agenda Item II-B #07199
Approve Agenda Item II-C (Amended) #07200
Approve Agenda Item III #07201
Out of Closed Session #07203
Approve Agenda Item IV-B #07204
It was moved by Tom Hadden to approve the Employee Compensation Pay Package Option B. Roll call: Hadden-aye, Hanson-aye, McGrean-aye, Skinner-aye, Staggs VanderWert-aye, Temple-aye. Motion carried. Agenda Item If-B was for information only. The Board reviewed the Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument and the compensation proposal for 2007-2008.
Adjournment #07205
At 12:15 a.m. a motion was made by Brad Skinner to adjourn. President Temple acknowledged by unanimous consent to the motion.
______________________ Date Signed
________________________________ Katie Temple, Board President _________________________________ R. Michael Hamilton, Board Secretary