School Board Minutes
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010– 6:30 P.M.
by Gail Hopkins
March 10, 2010
The Coon Rapids-Bayard Board of Directors held an Early Start Calendar Waiver hearing for the 2010-2011 School Year. President Tapps called the hearing to order at 6:33 P.M. Present on roll call: Anthofer, Carter, Davis, Tapps, Sup’t. Stoffers, Principal Zanders and Sec’y Hopkins. Nees arrived at 6:34 P.M. and Oswald 6:36 P.M. Absent: McAlister.
There were no visitors present.
Supt. Stoffers informed the Board that four options were submitted to the staff and the staff voted. Option #3 and Option #4 were very similar with about the same approval.
President Tapps asked for any written or oral questions, comments, or objections, none were received.
President Tapps closed the early start calendar waiver hearing at 6:41 P.M.
COON RAPIDS-BAYARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Coon Rapids-Bayard Board of Directors met in regular session March 8, 2010 in the Library (Media Center) at the Coon Rapids-Bayard Int/Jr.-Sr. High School.
President Tapps called the regular meeting to order at 6:42 P.M., reviewed the public meeting notice posted in at least three locations (Jr.-Sr. High School Commons-Coon Rapids, Iowa, News Gazette-Bayard, IA, Coon Rapids Enterprise-Coon Rapids, IA and Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities-Coon Rapids, IA) on March 4, 2010. Present on roll call: Anthofer, Carter, Davis, Nees, Oswald, Tapps, Supt. Stoffers, Principal Zanders and Sec’y Hopkins. McAlister arrived at 6:44 P.M.
Charles Nixon, Coon Rapids Enterprise, was present from 6:55 P.M. – 8:32 P.M.
Carter moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Nees. Ayes: Anthofer, Carter, Davis, Nees, Oswald and Tapps. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Moved by Oswald to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2010 board meeting, seconded by Davis. Ayes: Carter, Davis, Nees, Oswald, Tapps and Anthofer. Motion carried 6-0-1.
McAlister arrived 6:44 P.M.
Carter moved to approve bills and claims, seconded by Nees. Ayes: Davis, McAlister, Nees, Oswald, Tapps, Anthofer and Carter. Motion carried 7-0-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Supt. Stoffers updated the Board on the Coon Rapids-Bayard Education Foundation requests submitted by the staff. The CR-B Education Foundation approved approximately $3,500 of requests.
The Board received several communication handouts including the following: West Central Conference Superintendent Meeting Agenda, IASB: Financial Update and New Improvements, IASB Regional Workshops – Denison High School March 16th, IASB Action Line – Feb. 26th and March 4th, IASB: Survey Results, 2010 IASB Safety Group Insurance Seminar, Open Enrollment Out Application from Leslie and Angie Wiles for their child to attend Jefferson-Scranton CSD for the 2010-11 school year, Letter from Rich Stoffers regarding no school on Monday, March 8th, Visionary-Strategic Planning Committee meeting minutes - March 3rd, and Race to the Top announcement.
REPORTS
Finance –
Moved by Davis, seconded by McAlister to approve the February Hot Lunch and Activity Fund Reports. Ayes: McAlister, Nees, Oswald, Tapps, Anthofer, Carter and Davis. Motion carried 7-0-0.
Motion by Nees, seconded by Oswald to approve the February General Fund and Schoolhouse Fund Reports. Ayes: Nees, Oswald, Tapps, Anthofer, Carter, Davis and McAlister. Motion carried 7-0-0.
Sec’y Hopkins reviewed the preliminary 2010-2011 District Certified Budget Report with the Board. The 2010-2011 Certified Budget Hearing will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6:30 P.M.
Administration –
Sup’t. Stoffers reported on the following items: Personnel, Educational Programming Strategic Planning Committee, Kindergarten Parent Orientation Meeting, Extra-Curricular Program/Activities, Board Level/School Leader Professional Development, Student Achievement/Data Analysis, Building & Grounds/Facilities, Snow Days- Winter Weather Conditions, Visionary-Strategic Planning Committee, Legislation Linguistics, Barbara Ehlers Health Update, Technology – Microsoft Settlement Update, Professional Development/Iowa Core Curriculum, March 22nd Board Meeting at Deal Elementary 5 P.M.(Board Work Session with Merle Rambo – Facilities Cost Management Group, LLC), CR-B School Foundation, 2010 – 2011 Calendar Options, Race to the Top Funds, Miscellaneous Items and Calendar of Events.
Supt. Stoffers reviewed the re-roofing project timeline with the Board: 1) Pre-bid conference Thursday, March 11 – 2:00 P.M.; 2) Bids due Thursday, March 25, 2010 – 3:00 P.M.; and 3) Re-roofing project hearing Monday, April 12th.
Principal Zanders reported on the following items: Shared Vision – parent-teacher conferences report, Culture of Learning – Honor Roll announced and decision to involve police in physical violence and illegal acts, Management – update on disposal of hazardous materials bids and science teacher search update, Family and Community – academic progress update, and Social Context – update on CIC project and congratulations to winter activities participants, coaches, parents, and fans on some terrific accomplishments!
NEW BUSINESS
Carter moved to approve the 2010-2011 District Calendar (option #3 – 1st day of school Monday, Aug. 23rd, January semester tests, graduation May 22nd and last day of school May 24th), seconded by Davis. Ayes: Oswald, Tapps, Anthofer, Carter, Davis, McAlister and Nees. Motion carried 7-0-0.
Moved by Davis, seconded by Oswald to approve the Hazardous Waste Disposal Proposal from Metro Waste Authority for $2,237.06. Ayes: Tapps, Anthofer, Carter, Davis, McAlister, Nees and Oswald. Motion carried 7-0-0.
Personnel –
There were no personnel items.
Negotiations –
The Board received a memo from PERB regarding mediations for 2010-2011 negotiations, due to the budget cut all partiers are limited to one mediation session which shall not exceed five hours.
Miscellaneous -
Tapps reported the “Chuck-A-Duck” fundraiser was a success this year. Proceeds were donated to the wrestling cheerleaders and softball fund.
Supt. Stoffers reported to the Board that he did visit with Alicia Pauley regarding their Open Enrollment-Out Application, reported the staff donated money to Pat Oliver’s Birthday-Bike Fund to purchase a bike, and proudly reported on the success and competition level of all students in all areas of athletics and fine arts. Bus bids will be reviewed will possible approval at the March 22nd meeting.
The Board Negotiations/Finance Committee did not meet after the regular board meeting.
Moved by Anthofer, seconded by Carter to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:45 P.M. Ayes: Anthofer, Carter, Davis, McAlister, Nees, Oswald and Tapps. Motion carried 7-0-0.
