OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Oskaloosa Community School District met in regular session for its Annual Meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, in the Administration Board Room, 1800 North 3rd Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Present were Board members Tom Richardson, Shelly Herr, Carl Drost, Erik Edgren, Nicholas Hansen, Sharma Parlett, and Kraig Van Hulzen. Also present were Superintendent Mr. Russell Reiter, Dr. Joy Prothero, Bill Almond, Greg Life, Carolyn Pederson, Minnie Richardson, Richard Waddington, Stacy Bandy, Jolene Liebl, Ginger Allsup, Mark Scholes, Corey Trainer, Kim Gile, David Dixon, Ken Allsup, Mike Goudy, Beverly Jenkinson, Evie McKain, Shelli Blazic, Charles Stream, Lynette Stream, Lois Van Weelden, Jane Bambrook, Rob Scott, Stacey Scott, Guy Vander Linden, Mary Hersom, Marcy DeWitt, Dawn Anderson, Amy Blythe, Brenda Schutz, Jason Schutz, and Chad Vink. President Richardson called the meeting to order. Van Hulzen moved to approve the Agenda. Parlett seconded and all voted in favor. Evie McKain, Oskaloosa, took the floor to comment on evacuated classrooms and student behavior, requesting that improvements be made in the process and results. Charles Stream, Oskaloosa, was in attendance and commented on the Open Meetings law, open enrollment, and student discipline. Lynette Stream, Oskaloosa, came forward and noted some positive changes at the Elementary School, and requested that parents help in the effort to improve behavior, citing some examples of what can be done. Van Hulzen reported that he has been making contacts regarding a possible softball diamond project and expected to give a presentation in the near future. Parlett noted that she met with Herr and Dr. Prothero on goals for student achievement, behavior, and both and parental participation. Edgren conveyed the results of his discussions with parents and staff regarding student behavior - identifying good and bad reports - and that, while survey results show low concern regarding behavior, the District needs to be diligent in controlling it. Richardson commented on the summary of the investigation on the reasons for students open enrolling out. He asked the Board to consider ways to alleviate parentsÕ concerns. Van Hulzen complimented the Middle School discipline report, and Richardson noted the recent Elementary School media center remodeling. Mr. Reiter took the floor to inform the Board on events and activities in the District. He began by introducing the need for the District to replace the High School water heaters and the Middle School boiler. He continued by commenting on the current enrollment, a possible future Home School Assistance Program, and that Mike Stiemsma from the AEA would be making a presentation on September 28. The Board thanked Mr. Reiter for his report. Drost inquired about a contract buy-out. Van Hulzen moved to approve the Minutes, Financials, and Abstract of Claims as presented. Herr seconded and all voted in favor. Chad Vink, School Business Official, took the floor to present the unaudited financials for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. He highlighted portions of the TreasurerÕs Report, Revenues, and Expenditures for the year, as well as provided the June 30 cash balances as required by law and Board Policy. He also said that, with revenues exceeding expenditures, the balances were adequate for the lower revenues expected in the current year. Vink again took the floor to explain the Special Education funding process, and how, if the District should incur a deficit of funds for Special Education, the Board could choose to recoup the spending authority. Mr. Reiter also noted that the Board would then be able to tax for the cash expended through such costs. Parlett conveyed her concern about excessive Special Education costs, particularly regarding the use of Associates. Drost said that he didnÕt want to tax the citizens because of the deficit. Edgren agreed, but was in favor of requesting the authority. Reiter reminded the Board about the requirement to maintain effort in our Special Education program. Herr moved to approve the request to the School Budget Review Committee for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for a negative Special Education Balance in the amount of $424,368.78. Parlett seconded and all voted in favor except Drost, who voted against. Vink, serving as President Pro-tem, opened the floor to accept nominations for President of the Board of Directors.Drost nominated Shelly Herr. Van Hulzen nominated Tom Richardson.Hearing no further nominations, Vink presented Shelly Herr as nominee for President of the Board of Directors. Those that voted in favor when the roll was called were Drost. Those that voted against were Edgren, Hansen, Herr, Parlett, Richardson, and Van Hulzen. Vink presented Tom Richardson as nominee for President of the Board of Directors. Those that voted in favor when the roll was called were Edgren, Hansen, Herr, Parlett, Richardson, and Van Hulzen. Those that voted against were Drost. Vink declared Tom Richardson to be elected as President of the Board of Directors. He subsequently administered the oath of office and welcomed him to preside over the remainder of the meeting. Richardson opened the floor to accept nominations for Vice President of the Board of Directors. Van Hulzen nominated Shelly Herr. Hansen nominated Kraig Van Hulzen. Hearing no further nominations, Richardson presented Shelly Herr as nominee for Vice President of the Board of Directors. Those that voted in favor when the roll was called were Drost, Edgren, Hansen, Herr, Parlett, Richardson, and Van Hulzen. Richardson declared Shelly Herr to be elected as Vice President of the Board of Directors. Vink administered the oath of office to Herr. Richardson initiated discussion among the Board members as to any changes to the operations of the Board that they wished to make, including the dates of the regular Board meetings. After some dialogue, it was agreed by consensus to make no changes. Vink introduced the need for the Board to annually declare its depositories and limits. Drost moved to adopt the Resolution Naming Depositories for the Oskaloosa Community School District as presented. Hansen seconded the motion. Those that voted in favor when the roll was called were Drost, Edgren, Hansen, Herr, Parlett, Richardson, and Van Hulzen. Mr. Reiter recommended no changes to District legal counsel. Drost moved to appoint Attorneys Greg A. Life of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and James Hanks of Des Moines, Iowa, as official legal counsel for the Oskaloosa Community School District for the 2016-2017 school year. Hansen seconded and all voted in favor. Stacy Bandy was in attendance to introduce the Board to an opportunity to partner with local businesses through the Iowa Quality Center. He noted how they develop student teams to solve real-life problems for companies. After a few inquires, the Board thanked Bandy for the presentation. Shelli Blazic, Bullying Prevention Coordinator, was invited to present on the DistrictÕs Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports program. She conveyed how it works, the tiered system of supports, recent changes at the Elementary School, and the plan of expectations and corrective consequences. The Board queried Blazic and the staff regarding the history in Oskaloosa, guidelines for parents, next steps, and increased training. The Board thanked Blazic for the information. David Dixon, Oskaloosa, came forward to express concerns conveyed to him by Drost about possible open meetings law violations. He asserted that Drost wanted what was best for the Board and did not intend on filing a complaint at this time. Drost stated that he wants the law to work for the good of the people of Oskaloosa. Drost took the floor and conveyed how he ran for the School Board to increase the achievement ratings for Oskaloosa students, noting some of the changes and improvements that were being made. He recommended a workshop with parents to settle perception issues. Drost moved that the Oskaloosa School Board direct the Superintendent to implement a discipline program at the Oskaloosa Elementary and Middle Schools that requires any student who causes a classroom evacuation to leave the school for that day effective for the 2016-2017 school year, and that any classroom evacuation incident have the police called immediately and to get the police on-site for the safety of all the students and staff. Van Hulzen referred to Iowa Code 282.4 and asked the school attorney whether such a motion could violate that law. Life said that it could and they should try to avoid such violations. Parlett noted that IEP and ADA requirements could be affected, and the District shouldnÕt be put at risk. Discussion ensued regarding unintended consequences, disruptive students, affects on achievement and enrollment, school climate and culture, parent input, and a previous self-reporting incident regarding assessment irregularities. The motion died due to lack of a second. Mr. Reiter introduced the need to replace the water heaters in the High School. Edgren inquired about water treatment, and Mr. Reiter indicated that might be available in the future. Parlett moved to accept three bids for the High School Water Heater Project and award the contract to Modern Piping, Inc. as presented in the amount of $50,598.00. Herr seconded and all voted in favor. Rich Waddington, Band Director, requested approval for a band student trip to Florida in 2017. Van Hulzen moved to approve the out-of-state trip for the Oskaloosa High School Band to Orlando, Florida, occurring in March 2017. Drost seconded and all voted in favor. Laura Ross, High School instructor, came forward to request approval to present a trip to students and staff to Scotland and Ireland occurring in 2018. Herr moved to permit Laura Ross and Educational Tours, Inc. the use of facilities for solicitation of a trip for Oskaloosa High School and Middle School students to Scotland and Ireland during the summer of 2018. Hansen seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Reiter detailed the changes he is recommending to the 900 Board policy series. Edgren stated that he would like to see a slight adjustment to account for those using nicotine cessation products. Hansen moved to approve, for the second and final reading, revised Board Policy Series 900 Ð Building and Sites as presented, including an exception to Policy 905.2 regarding smoking and nicotine cessation products. Herr seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Reiter presented an updated rental fee schedule that was developed with Van Hulzen and Activities Director Ryan Parker. Parlett moved to adopt the Community Use of School District Buildings&Sites&Equipment Fee Schedule as presented. Van Hulzen seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Reiter recommended removing Policy 801.5 due to redundance with policies in the 700 series. Herr moved to remove Board Policy 801.5 Ð Bids and Awards for Construction Contracts due to redundancy. Parlett seconded and all voted in favor. The Board agreed by consensus to review the Board goals at a worksession at the end of the month, with the intent of focusing on just a few goals. It was agreed to next meet on Tuesday, September 27, with the purpose of approving a boiler contract and discussing the recreation/childcare center and Board goals. President Richardson adjourned the meeting at 10:03PM. Chad M. Vink, Board Secretary OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Oskaloosa Community School District met in regular session at 7:00PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, in the Administration Board Room, 1800 North 3rd Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Present were Board members Tom Richardson, Shelly Herr, Carl Drost, Erik Edgren, Nicholas Hansen, Sharma Parlett, and Kraig Van Hulzen. Also present were Superintendent Mr. Russell Reiter, Dr. Joy Prothero, Bill Almond, Beth Danowsky, Linda Crookham-Hansen, Stacy Bandy, Jolene Liebl, Andy Hotek, Ginger Allsup, Mike Dursky, Tim Veiseth, Ken Allsup, and Chad Vink. President Richardson called the meeting to order. Herr moved to approve the Agenda. Parlett seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Reiter introduced the need to replace the boiler at the Middle School before cold weather arrives. The Board expressed concern about a guaranteed date of completion so the District wouldnÕt be without heat at a crucial time. Van Hulzen moved to accept hour bids for the Middle School Boiler Project and award the contract to Modern Piping, Inc. as presented in the amount of $77,753.00, subject to firm project completion date. Edgren seconded and all voted in favor. President Richardson adjourned the meeting at 7:15PM. Chad M. Vink, Board Secretary 3-E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING &EQUIPMENT 2,389.35 ACER SERVICE CORPORATION 29.59 AFFORDABLE SERVICES 721.68 AHLERS&COONEY, P.C. 360.00 AJ'S SPRAYED RIGHT WATERPROOFING 1,400.00 ALLISON, STEVE 90.00 AMAZON.COM 4,525.41 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO. 3,533.35 ANKENY HIGH SCHOOL 210.00 APPLE, INC. 442.85 AQUA TECHNOLOGIES 1,405.62 ARCHITECTURAL ARTS, INC. 379.00 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY 675.47 ASSOCIATED FIRE PROTECTION 778.86 ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION&CURRICULUM 59.00 AVILES CONSTRUCTION 12,376.00 B&B BEDDING 4,200.00 B&H LOCKSMITH 416.50 BESCO ELECTRIC 1,860.00 BILL AND RAY'S AUTO SERV 3,293.76 BLICK ART MATERIALS 1,645.49 BOB'S CUSTOM TROPHY 103.90 BOWER, DAVID 1,011.02 BRADFIELD, BOB 90.00 BREADEAUX PIZZA 55.44 CARRIKER, LAURA 98.98 CARROLL DISTRIBUTING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 3,604.39 CARSON DELLOSA PUBLISHING 222.84 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC 37,230.00 CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON HIGH 75.00 CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES 175.45 CENTRAL IOWA FASTENERS 39.79 CHAMPION STORAGE AND SIGNS 700.00 CITY OF OSKALOOSA 129,902.42 CITY SUPPLY 596.00 CLARK, JEANNE 29.21 CLEMONS, INC. 3.87 CO-LINE GRAPHICS 485.00 COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0.00 COLLINS SPORTS MEDICINE 1,141.97 COMFORT, JENNIFER 240.19 COMFORT, KEITH 85.00 COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN 2,629.00 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP 386.00 CONTRACT SPECIALTY, LC 1,647.00 CRYSTAL SPRINGS BOOKS 65.95 DAIKIN APPLIED 486.60 DECKER EQUIPMENT 42.85 DECKER SPORTING GOODS 3,905.00 DEDECKER, CRAIG 95.00 DEMCO, INC 637.06 DERONDE, SARAH 165.00 DES MOINES STAMP MFG 205.95 DICKINSON COMPANY 1,125.00 DUBUQUE COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORP. 19,500.00 E&R BUILDERS, INC 8,720.00 EDUCATION WEEK 79.00 EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION 85.00 EHRET, POLLY 56.68 ELSMORE SWIM SHOP 787.50 ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS 2,284.00 ENVIROMATIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC, 150.39 ETA HAND2MIND 201.20 FAREWAY 108.59 FERREE, JACKIE 100.00 FLINN SCIENTIFIC CO 1,085.66 FRED'S MUFFLER SHOP 25.90 FUN AND FUNCTION 154.73 G&B PUMPING, INC. 1,107.25 GIA PUBLICATIONS 133.40 GINGERICH, HILLARY 60.77 GOUDY, MICHAEL 133.87 GREAT PRAIRIE AEA 3,898.50 GREAT RIVER COFFEE- BEVERAGE SYSTEM 57.50 GRIGGS MUSIC 447.00 GRINNELL HIGH SCHOOL 100.00 H-H INCORPORATED OF IOWA 649.58 HAINES AUTO SUPPLY 353.72 HANSEN, MIKE 95.00 HEARTLAND AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 11 30.00 HEINEMANN BOOKS 90.75 HOGLUND BUS COMPANY 2,088.66 HOL DRAINAGE, INC 5,880.00 HOLLAND, BREANNA 800.00 HOPKINS ROOFING 3,400.50 HOTEK, ANDREW 57.81 HOUCHEN BINDERY 58.90 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO 2,532.42 IDEAL READY MIX 10,403.19 INDIAN HILLS COMM COLLEGE 230.00 INFOMAX OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC. 1,116.93 INSTA-LEARN 102.08 INSTITUTE FOR AFFECTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT 730.30 INSTRUCTURE, INC. 7,605.00 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 571.80 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS 80.00 IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLETE 1,338.37 IOWA CHEERLEADING COACHES ASSOCIATION 240.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 6.45 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, 110.15 IOWA DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 450.00 IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION 115.00 IOWA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION 71.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOC 175.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION 50.00 IOWA QUALITY CENTER 225.00 IOWA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 1,713.00 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY 3,100.00 J.W. PEPPER&SON, INC. 840.48 JC'S PORTABLE SANITATION SERVICES 207.58 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 2,276.73 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY 139.15 JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY CO., INC. 42.72 KELLY SUPPLY CO 868.70 KELLY, EMILY 67.99 KNOX, JULIE 181.44 KRAZY METAL ART 678.38 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS 187.92 LANG, TOM 50.00 LIFE LAW OFFICE 454.00 LIFETOUCH NSS 720.00 LINDEMULDER, DAN 90.00 LOFFREDO 2,537.35 LUCKS MUSIC LIBRARY 259.47 M.C. SCREENPRINT& EMBROIDERY 340.00 MACPLACE COMPUTER 1,953.00 MAHASKA COMMUNICATION GROUP 4,041.73 MAHASKA COMMUNITY RECREATION FOUNDATION 500.00 MAHASKA COUNTY AUDITOR 68,919.48 MAHASKA COUNTY TREASURER 2,607.94 MAHASKA COUNTY YMCA 44,616.60 MAHASKA 1,580.61 MALCOM LUMBER 3,749.81 MANNS, KAYLEE 4,700.00 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING 42,323.25 MASON, SAVANNA 57.06 MCDANEL, RICK 225.00 MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION, INC 6,689.35 MCKIM TRACTOR SERVICE 22.50 MEYER, BEN 95.00 MICK, ELIZABETH DIANE 50.00 MID AMERICA ENERGY 36,113.79 MIDWEST SANITATION& RECYCLING 1,651.94 MILLER, TODD 23.76 MINDWARE 89.79 MODERN FLOOR COVERING 4,647.04 MORGAN, DENISE 15.00 MORRISON, CHERYCE 45.00 MOUNT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL 70.00 MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING INC 1,356.00 NASCO 878.83 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTUREAL EDUCATORS INC 25.00 NEFF COMPANY 1,347.14 NELSON, TONY 95.00 NEWS-2-YOU, INC. 648.00 NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL 240.00 NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOL 11,434.64 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL 1,639.58 OFFICE CENTER INC 79.80 ONE NECK IT SOLUTIONS 6,517.35 ONE SOURCE INC 22,864.00 ORIENTAL TRADING CO 125.66 OSKALOOSA ATHLETIC DEPT 1,000.00 OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 115,727.83 OSKALOOSA GLASS& MILLWORK 467.00 OSKALOOSA HERALD 1,626.17 OSKALOOSA MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT 3,724.82 OSKALOOSA QUALITY RENTALS 195.00 OSKALOOSA ROTARY CLUB 107.50 OVERBERGEN ELECTRIC, INC. 1,082.27 PAUL KENNEDY 85.00 PELLA CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL 9,572.19 PELLA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 175.00 PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES 318.27 PERKINS, KEITH 131.98 PETERSON, ABBY 121.50 PETERSON, JAY 595.00 PHILLIPS MACHINE&METAL FABRICATION INC 1,700.00 PRECISE IMAGING 204.01 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD 195.00 QUILL CORP 4,889.01 RAPIDS WHOLESALE 52.63 REALLY GOOD STUFF 1,867.17 RECORD AUTOMATIC DOORS INC 639.23 REITER, RUSSELL 16.00 REMEDIA PUBLICATIONS 213.98 RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS 229.00 RESOURCES FOR READING 128.46 REVTRAK 2,518.28 ROCHESTER 100 INC. 1,375.00 ROHACH, STEVE 90.00 RUSTAD, JOY 25.10 S&S WORLDWIDE 747.50 SAVILLE, MATT 29.25 SCHOLES, MARK 36.20 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA 1,400.00 SCHOOL SPECIALTY 5,373.49 SCHOOLDUDE.COM 1,226.24 SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO 165.66 SCOTT, TIM 19.12 SEATING AND ATHLETIC FACILITY ENTERPRISES LLC 50,810.00 SEIBA TREASURER 10.00 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 903.31 SHIFFLER EQUIPMENT SALES 593.00 SNACK EXPRESS 27.60 SOLUTION TREE 3,894.00 SONSHINE PRESCHOOL 11,582.90 SOUND CONCEPTS INC 525.00 SOUTHEAST POLK HIGH SCHOOL 100.00 SPORTS PAGE SPORTING GOODS 319.20 SPURGIN, BRET 21.43 STEFANIC, HEIDI 100.00 STERLING, CATHY 149.80 STRAUSS SECURITY SOLUTIONS 6,040.08 SU INSURANCE COMPANY 130,736.00 SUBWAY SHOP 155.00 SUMMIT COMPANIES 300.75 SUPPLIES OUTLET 1,256.85 SUPPLY WORKS 9,732.36 SWIM'S SPORTS 18.00 TASC 9,350.00 TEACHER DIRECT 877.91 TEACHING STRATEGIES 1,881.00 TEKK INTERNATIONAL INC 2,085.00 TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE COMPANY 937.07 THOMAS, SHELLEY 69.54 TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC 10.73 TOTAL RESPIRATORY AND REHAB 1,836.80 TRUE VALUE 250.41 TURNITIN, LLC 3,099.70 U.S. CELLULAR 297.09 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 22.98 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE-HASLER 3,000.00 UNIVERSAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION 1,426.00 VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 125.00 VAN ROEKEL APPLIANCE SERVICE 75.00 VANMAANAN TECHNOLOGY INC 1,182.50 VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS CHEERLEADER 282.80 VEISETH, TIM 29.70 VHF SALES, INC. 433.03 WADDELL, TODD 95.00 WARD'S SCIENCE 720.47 WELLINGS POWER PRODUCTS 61.58 WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL CARD 5,895.32 WEST MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL 65.00 WEST MUSIC CO 265.67 WILEY, JOSH 29.25 WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY 6,500.00 WINGER SERVICE 3,128.18 WOODWIND&BRASSWIND 546.47 Vendors Listed: 250 Total: 1,013,725.26
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