5G. Open Enrollments

5H. Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2022    

5I. Fundraising Requests

5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel

5K. Grant Requests    

5L. Curriculum 

6. Announcements & Communications

6A. Comments from Public – Nathan Murray provided a presentation to the BOE concerning an incident that occurred at the West Elementary on May 23, 2022.

6B. Comments from Board of Education – None

6C. Legislative Update – None

6D. Presentations – None

6E. GRC Campus Closure – 

Dr. Embray provided the BOE an update on several issues concerning the GRC Campus Closure and transition planning.

7. Reports - 

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.

8. Old Business – None

9. Exempt Session – The Board went into Exempt Session at 6:30 pm and returned to the Regular BOE meeting at 7:15 pm

10. New Business – A. to L.         

A. Approval of Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University

J Zak made a motion for approval of the Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University beginning May 23, 2022, through December 31, 2022.  E Richardson seconded the motion.  

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

B. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University for student teachers, practicum and clinical experience.  M Portrey seconded the motion.  

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

C. Approval of Field Experience & Student Teaching Agreement with NWMSU

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Field Experience & Student Teaching Agreement with NWNSU.  T Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

D. Approval of Quote for New Tablets & Cards for the FY23 school year

T Becker made a motion for approval of the purchase of new tablets and I.D. cards for our transportation department and students that ride the bus.  J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

E. Approval of Bid for Gasoline & Dyed Diesel Fuel for the FY23 school year

J Zak made a motion for approval of the fuel bid with Lincoln Farm and Home for the FY23 school year.  

E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

F. Approval of Certified Staff Manual

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Certified Staff Manual for the FY23 school year.  

M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

G. Approval of Administrators, Directors and Salaried Coordinator Positions

M Portrey made a motion for approval of a 3.50% salary increase for Administrators, Directors and Salaried Coordinators.  Additionally, market factor compensation adjustments for certain Administrative, Director and Salaried Coordinator positions were also approved.  T Becker seconded the motion.  

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

H. Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare

T Becker made a motion for approval of the Food Service agreement between Kid’s Place Daycare and the Food Service Department.  J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

I. Approval of Agreement with Capturing Kids Hearts

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Capturing Kids Hearts for the FY23 school year.  M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

J. Approval of License with Edmentum

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the licensing agreement with Edmentum for online courses that the high school does not currently offer and teach.  T Becker seconded the motion.

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

K. Approval to Pay Bills Through June 30, 2022

T Becker made a motion for approval to pay bills received after the June 13, 2022, Board Meeting through June 30, 2022, to close out FY22.  J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

L. Approval of Executive Summary Proposal for an Innovation Center / Charter School

T. Becker made a motion for approval of the Executive Summary Proposal for an Innovation Center / Charter School.   J. Zak seconded the motion.  Discussion of the proposal was completed and Dr. Embray was asked to provide a more detailed proposal with off ramps.  All voted “nay”.  Motion denied.

11 . Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by T Becker and seconded by J Zak to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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Curt Becker, Board President                                                                                          Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer