August 5, 2024- Special Meeting Minutes

POSTED: August 9, 2024

 

SPECIAL MEETING – AUGUST 5, 2024

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Allamakee CSD was held in Room N110 at Kee High School, Lansing, Iowa on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:06 p.m.

 

Board Members Present:  Bobbie Goetzinger, Melanie Mauss, Joe Manning, and Arla Wagner. Also, present Nick Trenkamp, Superintendent, Donna Thomas PK-12 Principal, Kris Smith, School Business Official and Michele Martin, Board Secretary.

 

The meeting was called to order by Bobbie Goetzinger, Board President.

 

AGENDA ADOPTION:  A motion was made by Wagner and seconded by Manning to approve the agenda as presented.  The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

AUTHORIZATIONS:  Manning moved to approve the authorizations as presented.  Wagner seconded.  The vote was ayes. Motion carried.

 

First National Bank                           Laptop Chargers, Travel                                  1,605.06

First National Bank                           Travel FS Grant                                                279.13

First National Bank                           Keys, IASBO Membership, Office Supp.          325.37

Allamakee CSD                                Spec Ed Billing                                                 23,968.80

Clayton Ridge CSD                          Virtual Academy                                               3,885.40

 

APPROVE CHANGE OF DATE FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS:  The regular board meeting for August will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., Kee High School, Room N110.  Starting in September the regular board meetings will be on the second Monday of each month.  The meeting for September will be on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.  A motion was made by Manning and seconded by Mauss to approve the change to regular board meetings.  The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

APPROVE BREAD BID:  A motion was made by Mauss and seconded by Wagner to approve the previously tabled bid.  The bid is with Pan O Gold, and the details for delivery and pickup have been finalized. The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

APPROVE CHANGES TO KEE HIGH HANDBOOK:  The 2024-25 Kee High School Handbook was revised to include two final waivers.  Manning made a motion to approve the handbook change and Wagner seconded the motion.  The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

APPROVE 2024-2025 PARAPROFESSIONAL GUIDEBOOK, PK-6 AND 7-12 TEACHER GUIDEBOOK:  Mauss made a motion to approve the handbooks with the addition of the districts daily schedule in all guidebooks and the same dress code for PK-12 staff.  Wagner seconded the motion.  The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

APPROVE BOARD POLICY 705.1 PURCHASING-BIDDING:  Wagner made a motion to approve first reading of the revised policy to include the superintendent having the authority to authorize purchases under $10,000.00.  Goods and services at $10,000.00 and up to $135,000.00, proposals, quotations, or bids will be required prior to board approval.  Goods and services exceeding $135,000.00 will require sealed bids.  Mauss seconded the motion.  The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

APPROVE FOOD SERVICE PURCHASES FOR SCALES GRANT AND USDA EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT:  Manning made a motion to approve the purchase of School Café Software with SCALES Grant dollars and a salad bar cooler will be purchased with the USDA Equipment Assistance Grant.  Wagner seconded the motion.  The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion was made by Manning and seconded by Wagner to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. The vote was all ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

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Bobbie Goetzinger, Board President

Attest:________________________________

                                                                                                        Michele Martin, Board Secretary