Kingsley-Pierson School Board Minutes — January 13, 2020
Kingsley-Pierson Community School
UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF A REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
OF THE KINGSLEY-PIERSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 13, 2020
CONFERENCE ROOM – KINGSLEY
1. CALL TO ORDER
• The meeting was called to order by President Bubke at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
• Present: Members Haggin, Pratt, Herbold and Collins.
3. AGENDA
• Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Collins, to approve the agenda. All voted aye, motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Motion was made by Collins, seconded by Pratt to approve the December minutes. All voted aye, motion carried.
5. SUMMARY LIST OF BILLS
• Addressed questions regarding official pay for Northwestern College basketball game and MidAmerican Energy usage. Motion was brought by Collins, seconded by Herbold, to approve listed bills with an adjustment due to a voided check in the amounts of $149,809.49 from the general fund, $18,720.51 from the schoolhouse funds, $20,993.00 from lunch fund, $86.60 Pierson activity fund and $13,420.90 from the Kingsley activity fund. All voted aye, motion carried.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT
• Local and Federal revenue funds will increase after quarterly billing with Title and REAP grants. Discussed web lunch payments and ISJIT investment account. Per our auditor’s request, closing previous graduating class funds was completed. Equipment breakdown insurance update, $25,280.61 claims paid to date. Motion was brought by Herbold, seconded by Collins, to approve the financial report. All voted aye, motion carried.
7. COMMUNICATIONS:
Principal Wiese
• MS Wrestling season begins with a meeting on Jan. 17th, practice on Jan. 20th. MS boys basketball ends Jan. 16th and girls basketball ends Jan. 28th. 8th grade longitudinal study on Jan. 15th and follow-up on how the 6th grade did in 17/18 on reading/math. 6-8th grade assembly on Feb. 5th. Awards will be given for perfect attendance and academics. Thank you to families, students, faculty and staff who participated in the Elementary and Middle School Food Drive. 6th grade and 4th grade were the grades which won the competition. 1st semester ends this week and report cards will be sent out next week. Winter FAST testing for reading and math will be Jan. 27-31 for K-6th grades. Thank you to the Woodbury County Sheriff’s department for the annual donation for shopping, a scooter and a bike for the 5th grade class. Middle school annual fundraiser with the World’s Finest Chocolate will be Feb. 21-March 6th. MS State Lego League will be Jan. 18th in Ames. Pep assembly on Jan. 17th at 2 p.m. Thank you to the Panther Ball!
Supt. Bailey
• Great start to the new school year and hopefully the weather continues to hold out and we don’t have any No School days. Work on the 20-21 school calendar has started and planning on meeting with the staff to discuss the calendar. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Glackin have discussed the school calendars and they are pretty similar. Legislative session started Jan. 13th and watch for any education changes. The governor’s budget proposes 2% for the next two years. This weekend KP will be hosting the WVC wrestling tournament. On Feb. 1st, KP will host our wrestling tournament. Wrestling sectionals will be Feb. 8th at Sibley. On Feb. 8th, KP will be hosting WVC basketball championships this year. Basketball tournament assignments for boys and girls will be announced the last week of January. There will be a midterm graduate this year. Midterm graduates are allowed to graduate early if they have completed all requirements for graduation. Midterm graduates can still participate in Prom and Graduation. The care facility in Kingsley requested to use the school in the event of a disaster as temporary housing until people can be moved to other care facilities, if their facility is unavailable to house their residents. Erin Chute presented on her TLC responsibilities as a Curriculum Coordinator, Instructional Coach and Digital Literacy Coach.
8. OLD BUSINESS
• Facility Project: Mr. Bailey discussed the Reserve bond process and understanding of the steps involved. The first resolution today will set a date for a hearing on the proposed issuance of the bond of February 10th. The second resolution will be the hearing on the proposed issuance of the revenue bonds on Feb. 10th and a resolution supporting the proposed revenue bonds. Revenue purpose bonds bond against sales tax revenue being received in future years and this bond will not have any effect on personal property tax. The community will not see any increase in property taxes due to this project.
9. NEW BUSINESS
• Approval of the revised underwriters engagement letter: The engagement letter describes Piper Jaffray’s role and responsibilities in the bond process. Motion by Herbold and seconded by Collins for the approval of the revised underwriters engagement letter. All voted aye, motion carried.
• Approve the timeline for the sale of Sales Tax Bonds for the new building project: Motion by Collins, seconded by Pratt to approve the timeline for the sale of the Sales Tax Bonds for the new building project. All voted aye, motion carried.
• Resolution Fixing Date for a Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $3,750,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds: This is setting a public hearing date as February 10th at 7:00 p.m. on the issuance of the Sales Tax Bonds. Once the date and time is set, a notice of the hearing will be published in the newspaper. Motion by Herbold, seconded by Pratt to set the public hearing date as February 10th at 7:00 p.m. for the issuance of the Sales Tax Bonds. A Roll call was taken of the board members: Collins, Pratt, Herbold, Haggin and Bubke were present. All voted aye, motion carried.
• At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Application and request for Modified Supplemental Aide: Motion by Herbold, seconded by Collins to approve the At Risk/Dropout Prevention Application and request for Modified Supplemental Aide up to $99,154. All voted aye, motion carried.
• Request for renaming our KP Wrestling Meet: Motion by Herbold, seconded by Haggin to allow the renaming of the KP Wrestling Meet to KP Krosch Invitational. Collins motioned to table the request, there was not a 2nd motion to table the request, so the request failed. The first motion was voted on to allow the renaming of the KP Wrestling Meet to KP Krosch Invitational. Pratt, Herbold and Haggin voted aye, Collins voted naye. Motion carried.
• Resignations: Motion by Herbold, seconded by Pratt to approve the resignation of Stan Lindgren as of February 28, 2020. All voted aye, motion carried. Motion by Collins, seconded by Pratt to approve the resignation of Kenny Conner as of January 13, 2020. All voted aye, motion carried. Mr. Bailey thanked them both for their time and service to the district. Thank you for getting the kids to and from school safely.
• Contract Recommendations: Motion by Pratt, seconded by Herbold to approve the Tutor contract for Melody Schlotman. All voted aye, motion carried. Motion by Collins, seconded by Pratt to approve Tabitha Snyder for the 2020-21 school year as the HS English Teacher. All voted aye, motion carried. Motion by Collins, seconded by Herbold to approve Janice Plendl to a Step 7 on the bus driver pay salary schedule. All voted aye, motion carried.
• Approval of Drivers Education Program: Motion by Herbold, seconded by Collins to approve the Spring/Summer Drivers Education Program. All voted aye, motion carried.
• Approval of Drivers Education Instructor Pay: Mr. Bailey recommended David and Brigett Kuhl for the Spring/Summer instructors. Motion by Herbold, seconded by Pratt to approve paying the instructor $215 per student. All voted aye, motion carried.
• Approval of Drivers Education Fees: Motion by Herbold, seconded by Collins to approve the Student fees at $325 per student whether a resident or non-resident student for the Drivers Education Program. All voted aye, motion carried.
• Sale of Bus Bids: Motion by Collins, seconded by Herbold to approve the $300 bid from Brice Beal for the 1994 Bluebird bus and be removed one month from today, February 13, 2020. All voted aye, motion carried.
10. ADJOURNMENT
• At 8:30 p.m., motion was brought by Collins, seconded by Pratt to adjourn the meeting. All voted aye, motion carried.
Laurie Schweitzberger, Board Secretary
Matt Bubke, Board President
Kingsley-Pierson CSD — Newspaper Report
Aberson, Berwyn Official 240.00
Aberson, Joshua Official 480.00
Ace Refrigeration Co. Repairs 81.00
Ace Sign Displays Sign Repair 2,995.45
Act 336.00
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Legal Services 271.50
Akron-Westfield Community School Personnel Sharing 8,293.61
All Iowa Honor Drill Team Entry Fees 524.50
American Pop Corn Co. Supplies 25.25
Andersons Supplies 92.14
Backpack Program Food Drive Cash Donations 90.00
Bailey, Scott Reimbursement 88.14
Baker, Keith Official 110.00
Barber, Justin Official 110.00
Basalyga Jr., Russell Official 110.00
Beelner’s Service Inc. Plumbing/Heating Repairs 543.10
Beelner, Jacque Reimbursement 69.00
Bohle Construction LLC Services 740.00
Burke Engineering Sales Service 20.19
Card Service Center Credit Card Pymt 2,085.44
Champion Teamwear Supplies 447.00
Cherokee Comm. School District Entry Fee 90.00
Chesterman Fund Raising Supplies 823.35
Chet’s Supplies 54.52
Chute, Erin reimbursement 10.00
City Of Kingsley Water/Sewer 228.83
City Of Pierson Water/Sewer 157.92
Clark’s Hardware LLC Supplies 80.94
Comfort Inn & Suites Lodging 110.88
Curriculum For Agricultural Science Education Curriculum 350.00
Davidson, George Official 110.00
Dean Foods North Central Milk Products 185.46
Dunwell LLC Service 1,358.56
F S Repair Repairs 25.00
FEH Associates Inc. Architect Services 11,600.45
First Cooperative Association-Corp Office Fuel, Supplies 963.07
Frontier Communications Telephone Service 764.05
Gordon Flesch Company, Inc. Copier Service 633.84
Grahams Graphics Supplies 326.00
Hackett, Kristine Reimbursement 37.44
Hale, Nick Official 135.00
Hamman, Sonya Reimbursement 6.99
Hauff Mid-America Sports Inc. Supplies 1,337.35
Henrich, Colin Official 80.00
Hillyard/Sioux Falls Janitorial Supplies 5,048.43
Holiday Inn Downtown State Dance Lodging 1,430.00
Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. Cleaning Supplies 348.53
IA Dept. Of Human Services Medicaid Reimbursement 5,583.13
ICDA, Inc. Registration Fees 40.00
Iowa Assoc. Of School Boards Registrations 495.00
Iowa Communications Network Services 54.75
Iowa School Finance Information Service Background Check Services 90.00
Istate Truck Center Bus Repair 523.98
Jaymar Business Forms Inc. Supplies 141.12
Jolly Time Koated Kernels LLC Fundraising 1,560.00
Jostens, Inc. Supplies 290.44
JT Enterprises Snow Removal 1,138.75
JW Pepper & Son Inc. Music Supplies 85.39
Kingsley Spooks Food Drive Cash Donations 90.00
Kraft Kleaners LLC Services 113.00
Lammers Automotive Vehicle Repairs 910.05
Lawton-Bronson Schools Open Enrollment Tuition 8,475.00
LeMars Daily Sentinel Employment Ads 123.92
Loreth, Heather Reimbursement 366.80
Lubbers, Nathan Official 80.00
Lunchtime Solutions Inc. Food Service 20,912.00
Malsam, Jennifer Official 110.00
Maple Valley/Anthon-Oto Open Enrollment Tuition 10,593.75
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. Instr. Supplies 167.97
Mauch, Maggie Reimbursement 48.23
Menards – Sioux City Supplies 74.75
Mid American Energy Company Gas/Elec. Service 10,832.04
Mid Sioux Opportunity Inc. Food Drive Cash Donations 90.00
Midstates Bank/Randi Anstine Lego League Meals 147.00
Mize, Jeff Official 135.00
Moville Record Employment Ads/Minutes 601.22
New Cooperative Inc. Fuel, Maintenance Supply 4,466.58
Northwest AEA Supplies 472.65
Pitts, Matt Official 110.00
Playscripts Scripts 369.04
Ploeger, Lance Official 110.00
Pollow, Taylor Official 240.00
Powell, Suzanne Reimbursement 81.12
Presto X Company Pest Control 116.00
Ray’s Midbell Music Service 340.72
Rick’s Computers Supplies/Service 1,680.00
River Valley Comm. School Open Enrollment 17,656.25
Rolling Oil Co. Gasoline-Oil/Service 2,678.98
Ryan, Dan Official 135.00
Sadler, Todd Official 110.00
Sam’s Club/Gecf Supplies 704.08
Sanitary Services Garbage Service 595.90
Sanow, Brett Official 110.00
Schroeder, Jackie Reimbursement 12.48
Schroeder, Mark Reimbursement 18.72
Schroeder, Steven A. Reimbursement 58.20
Secure Benefits Systems Flex Plan Fees 4,411.90
Sergeant Bluff-Luton C.S.D. Open Enrollment 7,122.50
Sioux City Comm School Open Enrollment 3,531.25
Sioux City Journal Employment Ads 898.00
Software Unlimited, Inc. Acct Services 50.00
Staples Advantage Supplies 1,201.64
Stop ALD Foundation, The Food Drive Cash Donation 119.95
Stowers, Ron Official 110.00
Sunnybrook Flowers, Supplies 35.99
Superior Cheer Supplies 86.60
Thompson Innovation Services 200.00
Timberline Billing Service LLC Medicaid Services 528.41
Time Clock Plus Time Clock Software 270.00
Tri-State Sew & Vac Inc. Supplies 36.00
University Of South Dakota Entry Fee 140.00
Vande Berg Scales Services 110.00
Vonhagel, Curt Official 135.00
West Sioux High School Entry Fee 100.00
Western Iowa Tech Comm. College Tuition 44,811.85
Westwood High School Entry Fee 48.00
Wetz, Mark Official 110.00
Wiatel Phone Service 426.39
Wiese, Randall Reimbursement 241.60
Wiese, Rob Reimbursement 207.48
Zalme, Mark Official 110.00
Published in The Record
Thursday, January 23, 2020