2/13 Board Minutes
by Gail Hopkins
February 15, 2012
Coon Rapids-Bayard Board of Directors met in regular session February 13, 2012 in the Library (Media Center) at the Coon Rapids-Bayard Int/Jr.-Sr. High School.
President Davis called the regular meeting to order at 6: 30 P.M.; Carter verified the public meeting notice posted in at least three locations (Int/Jr.-Sr. High School Commons-Coon Rapids, IA, News Gazette-Bayard, IA, Coon Rapids Enterprise-Coon Rapids, IA and Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities-Coon Rapids, IA) on February 10, 2012. Present on roll call: Carter, Davis, Dentlinger, Schlepp, Supt. Stoffers, Principal Zanders and Sec'y Hopkins. McAlister and Oswald arrived at 6:33 P.M. Absent: Anthofer.
Visitors included CR-B Education Representatives, Denise Ernst and Nancy Duncan, and Technology Rep, Rick Gelhaus. Charlie Nixon, Coon Rapids Enterprise, arrived at 6:45 P.M.
Schlepp moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Dentlinger. Ayes: Carter, Davis, Dentlinger, and Schlepp. Motion carried 4-0-3.
Moved by Schlepp to approve the minutes of the January 9 and January 23, 2012 board meetings, seconded by Dentlinger. Ayes: Davis, Dentlinger, Schlepp and Carter. Motion carried 4-0-3.
McAlister and Oswald arrived at 6:33 P.M.
Moved by Carter, seconded by Schlepp to approve the bills and claims. Ayes: Dentlinger, McAlister, Oswald, Schlepp, Carter and Davis. Motion carried 6-0-1.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Board received the following information: Board Training Materials, IASB Weekly Reports, IASB Action Lines, TSS Declaratory Ruling Information, Thank Yous from the families of Jeannie Staben and Pete Petersen, 2011 Utilities Usage Report, and SAI Executive Leaders Meeting Letter to Honorable Terry Branstad.
REPORTS
Financial Reports –
Schlepp moved to approve the Nutrition, Activity, General and Schoolhouse Fund Reports, seconded by Dentlinger. Ayes: McAlister, Oswald, Schlepp, Carter, Davis, and Dentlinger. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Supt. Stoffers reviewed a 5-year financial outlook with the Board.
Sec’y Hopkins reviewed a preliminary 2012-2013 Proposed District Budget.
Facilities Update –
Supt. Stoffers updated the Board on the progress of the Early Childhood and Primary Grades New Addition.
The results of the February 7th Voted PPEL Election were reviewed – 221 – 56 in favor.
Administrative Reports –
Sup’t. Stoffers reported on the following items: February Principal Search Update, Personnel Items, Conference Affiliation, District Finances/PMA Financial Network – FPP, Modified Allowable Growth, Administrative Team Mtgs/Discussions/”Window Shopping”, PPEL Special Election Results/PPEL Reflections, 2 Certified/2 Support Staff: Early Retirement Incentive Package, School-Based Mentoring Program, Energy Efficiency: Going Green?, School Calendar Drafts for 2012-2013, Iowa Assessments-Prof. Development Day February 20th?, New Project Update, Technology Plans – Update, Miscellaneous Items, Other Items of Special Interest.
Principal Zanders reported on the following items: At-Risk Student Progress, Honor Roll, Weight Room Update, 2012-2013 Schedule Draft, Exploring Options, CIA Report Schedule for 7-12, Scholarships & Awards, Large Group Speech, and Upcoming Events.
Board Committees Updates –
Pat McAlister updated the Board on the Finance/Negotiations Committee Meeting that was held January 16, 2012.
Joel Davis – Principal Selection Committee Update – Interviews are Tuesday and Thursday, February 14th and 16th.
Steve Dentlinger – Curriculum Committee will meet February 22nd 5:00 P.M.
Mike Oswald – Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet next week to initiate the energy efficiency survey and report the results to the Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Carter, seconded by McAlister to approve the 2012-2013 Modified Allowable Growth Dropout Prevention Application for $0 and Maximum Modified Allowable Growth for Open Enrollment Out of $35,298. Ayes: Oswald, Schlepp, Carter, Davis, Dentlinger, McAlister. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Supt. Stoffers reviewed the Drop-Out Prevention Plans for FY13.
The Board reviewed and discussed the Redistricting Maps based on the 2010 Census. Carter was concerned about Director District 4 covering too many counties. After a brief discussion, Carter moved to table the Redistricting Maps until the next regular board meeting, seconded by McAlister. Ayes: Schlepp, Carter, Davis, Dentlinger, McAlister, and Oswald. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Carter moved to table the Class Offerings/CTE options until the academic meeting on February 28th noting the need for additional sharing information, seconded by Dentlinger. Ayes: Carter, Davis, Dentlinger, McAlister, Oswald, and Schlepp. Motion carried 6-0-1.
After a brief discussion regarding 2011-2012 Drivers Education Fees and Drivers Education Program not being self-sufficient, Carter moved to table the item until the next regular board meeting at which time the Board can review available options, seconded by McAlister. Ayes: Davis, Dentlinger, McAlister, Oswald, Schlepp and Carter. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Motion by Schlepp, seconded by Oswald to approve the 2012-2013 Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Carroll CSD for both Boys and Girls Swimming. Ayes: Dentlinger, McAlister, Oswald, Schlepp, Carter and Davis. Motion carried 6-0-1.
Personnel –
Schlepp moved to approve the resignation from Jon Heydon as Cross Country Coach and the end of the 2011-2012 school year and the hiring of Chris Mohr as Assistant Track Coach for the 2011-2012 School Year, seconded by McAlister. Ayes: McAlister, Oswald, Schlepp, Carter, Davis and Dentlinger. Motion carried 6-0-1.
With true regret, Dentlinger moved to accept the resignation and early retirement applications from Marilyn Jepson (23 years), Jeanne Lemke (40 years), Janet Tapia (22 years) and Kathy McAlister (30 years), seconded by McAlister. Ayes: Oswald, Schlepp, Carter, Davis, Dentlinger, and McAlister. Motion carried 6-0-1. Gratitude was expressed by the Board for their years of service and dedication to CR-B!
Miscellaneous -
The February Academic Meeting will be changed from Monday, February 27th to Tuesday, February 28th due to the WCAC JH Vocal Festival Concert.
Supt. Stoffers informed the Board of a sick child on the bus situation last week, menu offering a non-meat item during Lent, and 2012-2013 District Calendar Options.
Moved by Dentlinger seconded by Carter to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:32 P.M. Ayes: Schlepp, Carter, Davis, Dentlinger, McAlister, and Oswald. Motion carried 6-0-1.
