August 26, 2014 Special Meeting and Work Session

7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 26, 2014

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 7:07 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, and Michelle Bahr.  Craig Patzer arrived at 7:07 p.m. and Dave Blum arrived at 7:39 p.m.

 

The board toured the Student Services building that was remodeled for the Apex program.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the backpack program for the 2014-2015 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a remote desktop server for $24,081.35. The server will replace laptops. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the food service contract with the YMCA to provide meals to the YMCA daycare and preschool program for the 2014-2015 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve payment to Tennis Courts Unlimited in the amount of $36,462 for the resurfacing and repair of the high school tennis courts. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

The board discussed the Core Curriculum Book and Iowa Core standards. Also discussed was the need for a SAM position and how the position  would offer support at Northeast Elementary and West  Elementary Schools.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 9:20 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                       

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary