March 24, 2014 Special Meeting and Work Session Minutes

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the additional modified allowable growth in the amount of

$72,277.23 due to a state adjustment which increased the special education deficit. The adjustment was made as high cost claims were not recognized as a special education expenditure on the state special education supplement report. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

2014-15 Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band Activities

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 2014-15 high school instrumental music program to participate in all 2014-15 Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band Activities. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the resignation from Steve Cook, West Elementary Teacher; the resignation from Shane Stephens, High School Principal, and the resignation and request for the leave incentive from Pat Tackett, Kids Place On-Site Coordinator. All resignations are effective at the end of the 2013-14 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Michelle Bahr made a motion to move into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(l)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The Board moved into closed session at 6:47 p.m.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to move out of closed session. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board returned to open session at 7:15 p.m.

 

Michelle Bahr made a motion to accept the resignation of Susan Reed, Tag Teacher, at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Dave Blum made a motion that based on health reasons provided to the Board of Directors in her request the Board will approve the settlement agreement with Susan Reed. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.