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River Valley School Board Minutes — April 20, 2020

River Valley Community School
Regular Board Meeting
April 20, 2020 — 5:30 PM
Board Room — Jr./Sr. High School, Correctionville, IA
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Attendees
Voting Members
Mr. Scott Knaack, President
Mrs. Kristi Krager, Vice President
Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt, Board Member
Mr. Ted Mammen, Board Member

1. Call to Order — 5:30

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Open Forum (Visitors)/Hearings
A. Iowa Association of School Board Presentation and Discussion

5. Consent Items
Motion made by: Mrs. Kristi Krager
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Voting Unanimously Approved

A. Agenda

B. Minutes of March 16, 2020 and April 7, 2020

C. Business Manager’s Financial Statements
1. Monthly Financial Statement
2. Activity Account
3. Lunch Fund

D. Audit and Approval of Claims
1. Bills

6. Communication to the Board
A. Correspondence
B. Administrative Reports
1. Elementary Principal and Curriculum Director’s Report
2. JH/HS Principal and AD Report

7. Old Business

8. Information Only
A. Superintendent Evaluation Information
B. Update for District Response to School Closure

9. New Business
A. Resignations
Approve Libby Wagner’s resignation.
Motion made by: Mrs. Kristi Krager
Motion seconded by: Mr. Ted Mammen
Voting Unanimously Approved

B. Contracts
Approve the following positions for Teacher Leadership positions with contract amounts stated.
TLC Positions
Name/Position    
Contract Amount
Dana Hanson  Instructional Coach/Literacy Coach    $55,500
Elem. Mentor  Rachel Vaughn    5000
Elem. Mentor  Shantel Mozer    5000
Elem. Future Ready Coach  Jim Bezoni    5000
Elem. PBIS Coach  Lisa Mitchell    5000
JH/HS Mentor  Ryan Brown    5000
JH/HS Mentor  Amanda Verzani    5000
JH/HS PBIS Coach  Megan Todd    5000
JH/HS PBIS Coach  Noah Phillips    5000
JH/HS Future Ready  Madison Glade    5000
Motion made by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Motion seconded by: Mr. Ted Mammen
Voting Unanimously Approved

C. Sale of Vehicles
Approve highest bid per vehicle.
Bus 1 – Terry Mammen with $527.00
Bus 2 – Terry Mammen with $627.00
Ford Wagaon – Lyle’s Auto Salvage with $315.00
Motion made by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristi Krager
Voting Unanimously Approved

D. Equipment Breakdown Insurance
Approve to renew Equipment Breakdown Insurance at cost of $50,894.00
Motion made by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Motion seconded by: Mr. Ted Mammen
Voting Unanimously Approved

E. E-rate Proposal for Access Point Subscription Renewal
Approve purchase of 33 ExtremeCloud subscriptions at cost of $7,755. 00 with E-Rate funding.
Motion made by: Mrs. Kristi Krager
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Voting Unanimously Approved

F. AEA Purchasing Agreements
Approve participation in the AEA Purchasing program.
Motion made by: Mr. Ted Mammen
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Voting Unanimously Approved

G. Western Iowa Tech Community College Concurrent Enrollment Contract
Approve Western Iowa Tech Community College Concurrent Enrollment Contract
Motion made by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristi Krager
Voting Unanimously Approved

H. Sherman Scholarship Winner
Approve the Sherman Scholarship recipient (Confidential)
Motion made by: Mr. Ted Mammen
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Voting Unanimously Approved

I. Approve Auditor
Approve Kay L. Chapman as River Valley Community School District’s auditor.
Motion made by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristi Krager
Voting Unanimously Approved

J. Fall 2020 College Requests
Approve requests as presented.
Motion made by: Mrs. Kristi Krager
Motion seconded by: Mr. Ted Mammen
Voting Unanimously Approved

K. Certified Master Contract 2021-2023
Approve  the master contract settlement with the River Valley Education Association.
Motion made by: Mr. Ted Mammen
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Bobbi Dewitt
Voting Unanimously Approved

10. Discussion Items
A. Board Member Report
B. Superintendent Report

11. Adjournment

Scott Knaack, Board President
Tish Evans, Board Secretary

APRIL 2020 BOARD BILLS TO BE APPROVED
Checking 1 Fund: 10 GENERAL
ADAM BISENIUS  PHONE STIPEND    50.00
ANC DBA LONG LINES  PHONE SERVICE    372.10
BLOOMING HOUSE  FLOWERS – T. STEVENSON FUNERAL    53.00
CHARLES KNAACK  PHONE STIPEND    20.00
CHILDREN’S SQUARE USA  RESIDENTIAL CARE MARCH    6,467.84
COCKBURN, JILL  MILEAGE FOR HOME VISIT    13.44
COLLEGE BOARD  PSAT/NMSQT #382043020B    176.00
CORRECTIONVILLE BUILDING CENTER  PROJECT JACK SUPPLIES    432.20
CORRECTIONVILLE CORNER HARDWARE  JRSR SUPPLIES    6.18
COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT  SP. ED. SERVICES    1,953.21
DITTMER, CYNTHIA  TEAM VIEWER    588.00
IA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK  DATA SERVICES    486.38
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION SERVICES  IOWA SBO MANAGEMENT ACADEMY    395.00
JCL – SIOUX FALLS BRANCH  CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES    8.04
JOHNSON, JOHNNIE  PHONE STIPEND    15.34
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO.
OFFICE SUPPLIES    7.78
SUPPLIES    7.78
MELISSA HOLTZ  PHONE STIPEND    50.00
NORTHWEST AEA  MENTORING AND INDUCTION PROGRAM    1,200.00
RESERVE ACCOUNT  POSTAGE FOR POSTAGE MACHINE    2,500.00
SIOUXLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER  MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES    550.00
SLATER, KEN
MILEAGE STIPEND    225.00
PHONE STIPEND    50.00
WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE  NURSE AIDE THEORY    2,615.24
Fund Total:    18,242.53
Checking Account Total:    18,242.53

Checking 2 Fund: 21 ACTIVITY
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  4 SHIECK LIFTING BELTS    199.80
Fund Total    199.80
Checking Account Total    199.80

Checking 4 Fund: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION
CORRECTIONVILLE CORNER HARDWARE  ELEMENTARY SUPPLIES    58.00
HILAND DAIRY
ELEM. LUNCH SUPPLIES    156.59
LUNCH SUPPLIES    178.90
ELEM. LUNCH SUPPLIES    100.67
LUNCH SUPPLIES    29.05
ELEM. LUNCH SUPPLIES   167.60
LUNCH SUPPLIES    103.17
LUNCH SUPPLIES    89.24
CORVID SFP    146.03
CORVID SFP    100.83
CORVID SFP    22.02
CORVID SFP    56.50
CORVID SFP    331.20
CORVID SFP    448.94
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO.
LUNCH SUPPLIES    2,221.74
VENDING SUPPLIES    213.51
LUNCH SUPPLIES    1,102.30
VENDING    240.14
ELEM. LUNCH SUPPLIES   1,852.99
LUNCH SUPPLIES    1,668.91
VENDING SUPPLIES    93.12
ELEM. LUNCH SUPPLIES    1,404.96
BIRTHDAY TREATS    35.20
CORVID SFP    824.27
CORVID SFP    2,907.95
Fund Total:    14,553.83
Checking Account Total:    14,553.83

APRIL 2020 BILLS PAID PRIOR TO MEETING
Checking 1 Fund: 10 GENERAL
BALDWIN, LORI  MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT    63.84
BLOOMING HOUSE  STEVENSON FLOWERS    53.00
BOOK SYSTEMS INC.  ATRIUM ANNUAL SUPPORT    595.00
CORRECTIONVILLE, CITY OF
WATER, SEWER SHOP    32.06
WATER, SEWER CONC.    33.52
WATER, SEWER LOCKER ROOM    27.02
WATER, SEWER HIGH SCHOOL    143.98
    Vendor Total:    236.58
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING
PUMP RENTAL – WASHTA    45.00
PUMP RENTAL – C’VILLE    43.00
    Vendor Total:    88.00
DOLLAR GENERAL
OFFICE SUPPLIES    35.45
BUILDING SUPPLIES    20.00
PRE-K SUPPLIES    19.26
 Vendor Total:    74.71
DOORS INC.  LIFT LEVERS FOR DOORS    201.47
FRONTIER
PHONE EXPENSE    57.34
PHONE EXPENSE    302.17
    Vendor Total:    359.51
GORDON FLESCH  COPIER OVERAGE    73.21
INTERSTATE MECHANICAL CORP.
FIX CORROSION INHIBITOR – C’VILLE    745.34
REPLACE BURNERS AND FLAME SENSOR    707.46
    Vendor Total:    1,452.80
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS  2020 VIRTUAL SPRING CONF. – T. EVANS    75.00
IOWA DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICE  BOILER INSPECTION    160.00
JCL – SIOUX FALLS BRANCH  CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES    87.97
JOHNSON PROPANE INC.
PROPANE FOR BUS    99.96
$.03% TAX    29.40
$.183% TAX    17.94
PROPANE FOR BUS    69.36
$.03 % TAX    20.40
$.183% TAX    12.45
PROPANE – WASHTA    1,683.00
    Vendor Total:    1,932.51
JOY AUTO SUPPLY TRANSPOR-TATION SUPPLIES    88.83
JW PEPPER & SONS, INC.  MUSIC SUPPLIES    56.25
L & L INSULATIONS  R. QUAD CLIPS    298.18
MARY TRUDEAU
DRIVING CTE MEETING-MILEAGE    37.80
GROCERIES FOR FOOD LAB    160.71
    Vendor Total:    198.51
MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC.
IDATP ANNUAL DUES    55.00
DRIVER SCHOOL TRAINING    400.00
 Vendor Total:    455.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY
ELEC. C’VILLE    10,430.73
ELEC. C’VILLE SIGN    15.07
ELEC. CUSHING BUS BARN    151.87
ELEC WASHTA    1,163.43
ELEC. CUSHING BUS BARN    87.00
ELEC C’VILLE    171.70
ELEC FOOTBALL FIELD    10.00
Vendor Total:    12,029.80
MODERN HEATING & COOLING, INC.  REPAIR BATHROOM STOOL    159.90
NEW COOP  GASOLINE    453.47
PETERSEN OIL COMPANY  DIESEL FUEL    2,393.95
PRAXAIR
INDUSTRIAL TECH SUPPLIES    62.93
INDUSTRIAL TECH SUPPLIES    240.05
INDUSTRIAL TECH SUPPLIES    132.68
    Vendor Total:    435.66
RAY’S MIDBELL MUSIC  REPAIRS TO INSTRUMENT    175.98
RECORD, THE  PUBLICATION EXPENSE    235.06
RICKS COMPUTERS  COMPUTER SUPPLIES    407.99
SANITARY SERVICES
GARBAGE PICK-UP WASHTA    358.47
GARBAGE PICK-UP C’VILLE    654.10
EXTRA CONTAINER WASHTA    62.00
    Vendor Total:    1,074.57
SIOUX VALLEY AUTOMOTIVE  REPAIRS TO BUS    458.07
SIOUXLAND REGIONAL TRANSIT
SYSTEMS (SRTS)  TRANSP. FOR STUDENT    554.03
TRIPLE C PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL -C’VILLE    75.00
PEST CONTROL – WASHTA    75.00
    Vendor Total:    150.00
VISA  ELEMENTARY MEDIA SUPPLIES    90.27
WASHTA, CITY OF  WATER, SEWER WASHTA    588.91
Fund Total:    25,758.03
Checking Account Total:    25,758.03

Checking 2 Fund: 21 ACTIVITY
COMFORT INN  MOTEL ROOMS ALL STATE SPEECH    997.92
DOLLAR GENERAL
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES    19.00
ART CLUB SUPPLIES    38.40
 Vendor Total:    57.40
PLAYSCRIPTS, INC.  SPEECH & DRAMA SUPPLIES    209.85
PROM NITE  PROM SUPPLIES    1,387.78
RIVER VALLEY LUNCH FUND  6 ADULT LUNCHES    22.50
TROPHIES PLUS  CHENILLE RV DRAMA MASKS    350.46
WALSWORTH PUBLISHING CO.  YEABOOK SECOND DEPOSIT    2,782.76
Fund Total:    5,808.67
Checking Account Total:    5,808.67

Checking 3 Fund: 33 LOCAL OPTION SALES & SERV TAX
THOMPSON INNOVATIONS INSTALL CAMERA EL GYM HALLWAY    2,874.18
Fund Total:    2,874.18

Checking 3 Fund: 36 PPEL
GORDON FLESCH  COPIER LEASE    1,938.03
RICK’S COMPUTERS  SERVICE LABOR Q3    6,000.00
Fund Total:    7,938.03
Checking Account Total:    10,812.21

Checking 4 Fund: 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION
DOLLAR GENERAL  SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM SUPPLIES    258.54
PRY, TAUNIA  SUMMER FOOD SUPPLIES    4.01
SMITH, WREN  SUPPLIES FOR KITCHEN    20.21
Fund Total    282.76
Checking Account Total    282.76

Published in The Record
Thursday, May 7, 2020

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