PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEDIAPOLIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT September 17, 2012 1. Call to Order-The Board of Directors of the Mediapolis Community School District met in regular session in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. Present were Michael Brown, Brad Coates, Toni Coates, Dawn Dunnegan, Toby Gordon, Kenton Klenk and Steve Nelson along with Superintendent Greg Ray. President Brown called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Also present were: Food Service Supervisor Brenda Newcomb, EL Principal Dave Van Ness, MS/HS Principal Roger Thornburg, Transportation Director Ed Arnold, HS Science Instructor Wendy Palmer and Danny Davis, Mediapolis News. 2. Public Comments and Commendations- There were no public comments. The commendations were reviewed: The following students for being elected to the 2012-13 Middle School Student Council: 6 th Grade: Eric Marshall, Isabel Martin, Cauy Massner, Catie Messer, Maggie Myers and Ellerie Van Ness 7 th Grade: Isaac Bybee, Emma Gordon, Katelyn Orr, Dawson Ray, Jordan Riherd and Hunter Smith 8 th Grade: Kilie Akers, Katie Coates, Natalie Hightower, Brock Hilton, Logan Robben and Zach Zippe The following students for being elected to the 2012 Homecoming Court: Kensley Heater, Haley Hillyard, Jessica Holsteen, Sarah Staley, Jaci Steffener, Nick Anderson, Lincoln Baxter, Dustin Belknap, Joe Burgus and Andrew Poggemiller 3. Approval of Commendations, Agenda and Consent Items- 4. The commendations, agenda and consent items were reviewed. Motion: Klenk (seconded by Dunnegan) I move to approve the commendations, agenda and consent items as presented.
5. Superintendent s Report- Open Enrollment Out for 2012-13 (for informational purposes): Gracie Coppes (3 rd ) to Clayton Ridge (Iowa Connection Academy), Bryant Williams (3 rd ) to Burlington-continuation, Tiarra Williams (10 th ) to Burlington- continuation Open Enrollment In for 2012-13 (for informational purposes): Denyah Fenton (11 th ) from Burlington, Abbey Buster (1 st ) from Burlington-continuation, Hannah Buster (3 rd ) from Burlington-continuation, Eli Inghram (Kdg) from Danville Supt Ray reviewed the ACT Results handout. The handout from the Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Union stating their intent to negotiate was reviewed. The Title I Allocation handout stating that Mediapolis CSD s 2012-13 allocation amount is $83,655 was reviewed. Supt Ray noted that this is slightly higher than last year s allocation. The FY2013 Estimated Local Option Sales Tax handout was reviewed. Business Manager Kelly noted that this is about the same total amount as FY2012. Supt Ray noted that the 2012-13 TSS amount for Mediapolis CSD is $430,943, per the FY2013 Aid and Levy. Supt Ray stated to the Board that he would like to schedule a special Board meeting to discuss the district s facility needs and planning. There was some discussion as to which dates are better for the Board. Supt Ray will propose some tentative dates to the Board through meetingwizard.com. The 2012 IASB Convention on November 14 and 15 in the Hy-Vee All/Iowa Events Center in Des Moines was discussed. Several members expressed a desire to attend, including Member Dunnegan, who will attend as a delegate. Board Secretary Kelly will register the interested members for the convention and make hotel reservations. Transportation Director Ed Arnold reviewed the 2011-12 Transportation Report. There were several questions from the Board and some discussion. Mr. Arnold stated that the GPS system purchased two years ago is working well and doing what it is intended to do. He also stated that the 2011-12 cost per mile is down from the 2010-11 cost per mile due mainly to a decrease in depreciation costs and vehicle repairs, as well as having Elliott Janssen working in the garage (most repairs can now be done in the garage and not outsourced). 6. Principals Report-
~Dave Van Ness, Elementary Principal: Mr. Van Ness noted that the district may be awarded a STEM grant; he will have more details at next month s Board meeting. ~Roger Thornburg, MS/HS Principal: Mr. Thornburg stated that there are various reasons why HS students can be exempt from P.E. and that Mediapolis CSD has been awarding P.E. credits to those exempt students. He noted that per the Iowa Department of Education, this is incorrect and P.E. credits should not be awarded for P.E. exemptions. MCSD is in the process of correcting this for next semester and thereafter, in order to be in compliance with the DE guidelines. 7. Personnel- The personnel items were reviewed. Motion: Dunnegan (seconded by T. Coates) I move to approve the following Items as presented: 7.02 Recommendation--Andrea Buster, Part-Time Cook 7.03 Recommendation--Marilyn Malcom, Part-Time Cook 7.04 Recommendation Cynthia Krieger, Part-Time Cook 7.05 Recommendation Sierra Kuisle, Para-Educator 7.06 Recommendation Heather Tieman, Para-Educator There was some discussion, including what the job duties of the para-educators would include. Ayes: B. Coates, T. Coates, Dunnegan, Gordon, Klenk Abstained: Nelson The motion passed. Motion: Klenk (seconded by B. Coates) I move to approved Item 7.01, Resignation-Raegan Calvert, Cheerleading Sponsor (Wrestling). 8. Old Business- Motion: Klenk (seconded by Gordon) I move to approve the 2012-13 Student Abuse Investigators as listed: Level I Investigator-Carol Cary PK-12 phone (319) 394-3101 ext 413 (Alternates: Dave Van Ness: 6-12 (319) 394-3101 ext 411 and Roger Thornburg: PK-5 (319) 394-3101 ext 126) Level II Investigator-Des Moines County Sheriff phone (319) 753-8212. Motion: T. Coates (seconded by Gordon)
I move to approve the 2012-13 28E Agreement with Great Prairie AEA and SCC for the Secondary Student Transition Program (STEP). The agreement was reviewed and it was noted by Supt Ray that this is a renewal contract for a continuing program. Motion: Dunnegan (seconded by B. Coates) I move to approve the student trip to Milliken Honor Choir Festival in Decatur, Illinois on September 23 and 24 for select choir students. The handout from Mr. Reif was reviewed and there was brief discussion. Motion: Klenk (seconded by T. Coates) I move to approve the Mediapolis FFA travelling to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN October 23-27. The FY2012 CAR handouts were reviewed. Motion: Gordon (seconded by B. Coates) I move to accept the FY2012 CAR as presented. The Board reviewed the FY2012 year-end depository statement balances. Motion: T. Coates (seconded by Gordon) I move to approve the following Board policies at their second readings: No. 501.2a Student Health and Immunization Certificates No. 501.5 Student Resident Status No. 501.6 Non Resident Students No. 501.7 Secondary Level Foreign Students No. 501.8 Open Campus Privilege 9. New Business- Nominations for the office of President were opened. Motion: B. Coates I move to nominate Michael Brown for President.
Motion: B. Coates (seconded by Dunnegan) I move that nominations cease and Michael Brown be elected as President. The oath of office was administered to Michael Brown by Board Secretary Kelly. Nominations for the office of Vice President were opened. Motion: B. Coates I move to nominate Toby Gordon for Vice President. Motion: Dunnegan (seconded by B. Coates) I move that nominations cease and Toby Gordon be elected as Vice President. The oath of office was administered to Toby Gordon by Board Secretary Kelly. Motion: Gordon (seconded by T. Coates) I move to appoint Dawn Kelly as Board Secretary and Board Treasurer. The oath of office was administered to Dawn Kelly by President Brown. Motion: Klenk (seconded by Gordon) I move to set the regular school Board meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month, to be held in the Board Room of the Mediapolis CSD Administration Building. The Board policies were considered reviewed at their first readings. Motion: T. Coates (seconded by Gordon) I move to approve the proposed 2012-13 SAIC members as listed. The list was reviewed. There was some discussion and it was noted that Board members can attend the SAIC meetings as long as open meeting laws are followed. Motion: Klenk (seconded by B. Coates) I move to approve the early graduation of Olumayowa Adebiyi, pending meeting all requirements. The handouts were reviewed and there was some discussion.
Motion: T. Coates (seconded by Gordon) I move to approve the early graduation of Cody Ramer, pending meeting all requirements. The handouts were reviewed and there was some discussion. B. Coates (seconded by Dunnegan) I move to approve the Agreement with Indian Hills Community College for Concurrent Enrollment Classes. Supt Ray recommended this be tabled until the next Board meeting, as there are some things still being worked out with the agreement. Ayes: None Nays: B. Coates, T. Coates, Dunnegan, Gordon, Klenk, Nelson The motion failed. Motion: Gordon (seconded by T. Coates) I move to approve the Science Club fundraiser request. Instructor Wendy Palmer and student Griffin Dean gave a presentation on the proposed fundraiser. They stated that this fundraiser will be selling disaster preparedness books and then using the proceeds to provide every family at MCSD with a disaster preparedness kit. The following assignments were made for negotiations: AFSCME-Members Gordon and Klenk MCEA-Members T. Coates and Nelson Non-Union & Administrative-Member B. Coates Teamsters-Members Brown and Dunnegan 10. Items for Future Meetings-Reviewed. 11. Adjournment-There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Board President Board Secretary