Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting

October 17, 2022

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER – President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

PUBLIC FORUM – Amy Dea, Cindy Scaturico, and Roxanne Aden addressed the board regarding their concerns over material in the media centers.

 

ROLL CALL – Board members present were President Cindy Johnson, Vice President Onica Ulveling, Kristen Lundstrom and Duane Horsley.  Board member Karen Friedlein was absent.

 

APPROVE AGENDA – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the agenda.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

     

DONATIONS – Leer Corporation donated $1,500 to the District and the Food Bank of Iowa would like to donate food to the Tiger Cupboard food pantry.  Onica Ulveling moved and Duane Horsley seconded to accept the donations.  The motion pass unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

PRESENTATION – Sandy Kluver presented the new teachers and gave an overview of the supports provided to new teachers in the district from the teaching and learning team.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – Dr. Berlau presented the following:                                                                              

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Ashley Webber wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at CHS.

2. Doug Leiting wishes to resign from his 9th grade football coaching position at the end of the 2022 season.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Tami Meiners for the Assistant Large Group Speech Coach position as well as the Assistant Individual Speech Coach position at $1,367 for the Asst. Large Group position (Step 0) and $1,230 for the Asst. Individual position (Step 0).
2. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Jeff Hughes for the CHS Mock Trial Coach position at $1,220 (Step 1).
3. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Matt Reicks for the CMS Mock Trial Coach position at $854 (Step 0).
4. Randy Bissen would like to recommend David Reis for the 8th grade boys' basketball position at $1,845 (Step 0.
5. Randy Bissen is recommending Karli DeMoss for the boys' swimming assistant position at $1,880 (Step 0).
6. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Samantha Vonnahme for the Girls' Wrestling coaching position at $4,784, (Step 0).
7. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Joe Daniels for the Middle School Wrestling coaching position. Joe will also be assisting the Girls' Wrestling program on Saturdays when there are tournaments. Joe would be paid $1,845 (Step 0) for middle school wrestling and $500 for assisting with CHS girls on Saturdays.
8. Jeff Cullen would like to recommend Jeff Booher for a noon bus driving position, for an additional 1.8 hours per day on days there is preschool.
9. Jeff Cullen would like to recommend Margaret Gruba for a contracted bus driving position for a special needs route and approximately 5.25 hours/day and she would qualify for a $1,000 sign on bonus.
10. Jeff Dvorak would like to recommend Ron Vonnahme for a snow removal position on an as needed basis. If approved he would be paid $15/hr.
11. Jerry Raymond would like to recommend Liz Moreland for a special education teacher associate position at Carroll Middle School for 7 hours per day and she would be paid $13.05 (the base pay for SE TA). Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
12. Sue Ruch is recommending Jordan Janssen for a two-hour per day general education teacher associate position at Fairview for 2 hours a day, in addition to her current bus driving position.  Her TA rate would be $12.79/hour.

VOLUNTEER:

1. Crystal Boes would like to recommend Jill Woodward for a volunteer in a fourth grade classroom. She would work with students for reading support.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION:

1. Randy Bissen is recommending modifying Terry Rabbitt's letter of assignment as accompanist from a maximum of 236 hours to a maximum of 320 hours per year. She will be accompanying the show choir and 2 of our accompanists from last year are no longer working for the district.
2. Casey Berlau is recommending modifying Michele Jacobsen's contract to include 4^th grade music at Step 10 for a stipend of $136.
3. Casey Berlau is recommending modifying Tami Meiners’ contract to include grade 6 Vocal Music at Step 31 for a stipend of $184.
4. Casey Berlau is recommending modifying Kyla Schafer’s contract to be modified from grades 5th and 6th vocal music to only 5th grade on Step 13, which reduces the stipend from $287 to $143.
5. Jeff Cullen is recommending modifying Jordan Janssen's bus driving contract to 4.75 hours per day.

Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel recommendations.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.           

 

CONSENT AGENDA -

1. Minutes from September 19, 2022 and October 3, 2022
2. Bills: General - $427,589.12; PPEL - $132,660.20; Nutrition - $68,384.11; SAVE - $232,708.19 ; Activity $24,359.73
3. Administrative Reports
4. Board Policy Revisions

      First Reading of the following policies:

410            Compliance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

465            Insurance (Non-bargaining Personnel)

508            Graduation Requirements

623            Dual Enrollment        

624            International Study

625            Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution

626            Foreign Students

627            Virtual/On-Line Courses

628            Instructional Materials Selection

628R1            Instructional Materials Selection Regulation

629            Instructional Materials Inspection

630            Objection to Instructional and Media Center Materials

630R1            Objection to Instructional and Media Center Materials Regulation

630E1            Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee

630E2            Reconsideration of Instructional Materials

630E3            Sample Letter to the Individual Challenging Instructional Materials

630E4           Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Media Center Materials

631            Media Centers

644            Student Health Service

906             Public Examination of School District Records

924            Student Fund Raising

924R1            Student Fund Raising Regulation

924.1            Online Fundraising Campaigns - Crowdfunding

Second Reading of the following policies:

472 Sick Leave (Non Bargaining Personnel)

473 Personal Leave (Non Bargaining Personnel)

474 Bereavement Leave (Non Bargaining Personnel)

566E1 Controlled Substance Log

566E2 Consent for Student to Self-Administer Asthma Medication

566E3 Administering Medication in School: Parent Letter

566E5 Authorization-Asthma or Airway Constricting, or Respiratory Distress            Medication Self-Administration Consent Form

612            Citizenship

613           Health Education

613E1           Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form

614           Career Education

615            Physical Education

616           Global Education

617           Basic Instructional Program

618            Academic Freedom

618R1           NEW: Academic Freedom Regulation

619           Teaching about Religion

619R1           Teaching about Religion Regulation

620           Program for Gifted and Talented Students

621           Program for Students at Risk

621.1           Individualized Instruction

622           Competent Private Instruction

Recommendation to delete the following policy:

809            Gift, Grants and Bequests

Discussion was held regarding a proposed change to 628R1 brought to the board by board member Duane Horsley.  Onica Ulveling moved to approve the consent agenda with the change recommended to 628R1 to be considered by the policy committee.  Duane Horsley seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

 

1. 1. Discuss Voluntary Retirement Plan for 2022-23 – no action taken
   2. Consider approval of plan for tuition reimbursement – Dr. Berlau presented a plan for tuition reimbursement for staff in certain pre-approved situations where certification is being sought for an area of need.  Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the tuition reimbursement proposal.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
   3. Discuss Revenue Purpose Statement and Instructional Support Levy renewal – no action taken

D.  Appoint Carroll County Conference Board Representative – Onica Ulveling moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to appoint Cindy Johnson to the Carroll County Conference Board.  The motion pass unanimously on a roll call vote.

E.   Sharing Agreement with Ar-We-Va CSD for Speech (Co-curricular program) – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the sharing agreement with Ar-We-Va for speech.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

F.   Library and Instructional Material Reconsideration Committee – Dr. Berlau noted that the committee members appointed District leadership are: Bob Pauk (licensed staff), Amy Collison (administrator), an AEA staff person to be named (serve as a media center representative), Ashley Danner (student) and Joe Kimball (student).  Recommendations for the board appointed community members are Dave Hagen, Jean Guy and Thetia Polking, with Karen Scolton serving as an alternate if the need arises.  Onica Ulveling moved to appoint the recommended community members to the committee and Duane Horsley seconded.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

G.  Superintendent evaluation process and timelines for 2022-2023 – Onica Ulveling moved and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the evaluation process and timeline.  The motion pass unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

 BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT

1. Snow removal bids – only one bid has been received, no action taken
2. Bid for intercom system at Carroll Middle School – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the bid from Rankin for $17,692.30 to update the intercom system at CMS.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. Consider quote for services from the Donovan Group – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the bid from Donovan Group for $2,500/month to provide communication/marketing services to the District.

D.  Certified Annual Report, Special Education Supplement and Transportation Report – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to accept the filing of the Certified Annual Report.  The motion passed unanimously.

E.  Special Ed Deficit - Request for Allowable Growth & Supplemental Aid -

F.   Certified Enrollment

G.  Financial Reports

 

CLOSED SESSION - SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION – At 7:30 p.m. Onica Ulveling moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to go into closed session under Code of Iowa 21.5.1.i. to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.  This session will also be closed to comply with the confidentiality of personnel records.

 

At 8:50 p.m., the meeting was declared open

 

ADJOURNMENT – At 8:50 p.m., Onica Ulveling moved to adjourn, unanimous approval.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Work Session

October 3, 2022

5:30 p.m.  Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Adams Elementary School. 

 

Roll Call: Board members present: Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Onica Ulveling; Board member Karen Friedlein was absent. 

 

Dr. Casey Berlau, Board Secretary Nicole McCarville and the following administrators were also present: Karinne Tharaldson, Kourtney Abbotts, Jerry Raymond, Crystal Boes, and Sue Ruch.  Several community members were in attendance, along with representatives from Carroll Broadcasting, Daily Times Herald and Carroll Area Access Television.

 

Board Policy Review – discussion by board members and administrators was held on the policies listed below.  Dr. Berlau gave updates on recommended changes to some of the policies from a recent Iowa Association of School Boards Policy Primer as well as some of the discussion points that came out of an earlier policy committee meeting reviewing the 600 series of policies.

1. 221 Development of Policy
2. 222 Adoption of Policy
3. 226 Review and Revision of Policy
4. 628 Instructional Materials Selection
5. 629 Instructional Material Inspection
6. 630 Objection to Instructional Materials 
7. 631 Media Centers

 

 

Adjourn: Onica Ulveling moved to adjourn a 6:38pm and Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  Unanimous approval

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting

November 21, 2022

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER – President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

PUBLIC FORUM – Jill Johnston, Summer Parrott, Becky Boes and Jack Friel addressed the board regarding their views on the recent objections made to the district of certain books in the media center.  Amy Dea addressed the board regarding her objection to certain books in the media center.

 

ROLL CALL – Board members present were President Cindy Johnson, Vice President Onica Ulveling, Kristen Lundstrom, Karen Friedlein and Duane Horsley.

 

APPROVE AGENDA – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the agenda with the change of moving item 12-Recommendation from Reconsideration Committee up between items 4 and 5.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

     

RECOMMENDATION FROM RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE – Onica Ulveling moved to accept the reconsideration committee’s recommendation to keep the book “Sold” in the CHS media center with no restrictions.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-2 with members Onica Ulveling, Kristen Lundstrom and Cindy Johnson voting in favor and member Duane Horsley and Karen Friedlein voting against.

 

DONATIONS – Nicole McCarville presented four donations for approval: $5,000 from Brian Keat to CMS to be used in the areasof STEM and/or science in memory of his mother, Mary Keat, a former 5^th grade teacher at CCSD; a 1999 EZ Go Golf Cart from the Carroll County Ambulance Service to the district for the stadium facility; $100 to the Tiger Cupboard from the CMS Courtesy Committee; and $100 from Rachel Brincks to the Tiger Cupboard.  Onica Ulveling moved and Duane Horsley seconded to accept the donations.  The motion pass unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

PRESENTATION – Members of the Carroll Area FFA gave a presentation on their recent trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis as well as an update on their tractor restoration project.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – Dr. Berlau presented the following:                                                                              

RESIGNATIONS:

1.              Melvin Buse wishes to resign from his Seasonal/Grounds Custodial position effective November 30th.

2.             Keaton Snyder wishes to resign from his custodial position effective November 15th.

3.             Ali Hike wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at Adams Elementary effective Nov. 24th.

4.             Mollie Lappe wishes to resign from her assistant drama director position at CHS.

5.             Joey Lappe wishes to resign from his set construction position at CHS.

6.             Kim Fields wishes to resign from her food service position. She wishes to be put on the sub list.

7.             Cheyenne Lewis wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at Fairview effective December 16th.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Jeff Cullen would like to recommend Dave Miller for a morning and afternoon shuttle route (school van). If approved he would work 5 hours per day and be paid $20.02 per hour. Dave qualifies for the $1,000 sign on bonus.
2. Jeff Cullen would like to recommend Nora Dirkx for a sub and activity bus driving position pending her acquiring her CDL training.
3. Jeff Cullen would like to recommend Kevin Wenck for a morning and afternoon contracted route. If approved he would work 5 hours per day and be paid $20.02 per hour. Kevin qualifies for the $1,000 sign on bonus.
4. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Jacki Sorenson for a teacher associate (special education) position at Fairview Elementary. If approved Jacki would work 6.75 hours per day and be paid $13.05 per hour and is retroactive to Nov. 8^th.
5. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Sarah Klocke for a teacher associate (special education) position at Fairview Elementary. If approved Sarah would work 6.75 hours per day and be paid $13.55 per hour (the base pay of $13.05 plus 30 cents/hour for education plus 20 cents/hour for experience.
6. Kourtney Abbots would like to recommend Xavier Hernandez for a general education teacher associate position at CHS retroactive to November 16th. If approved Xavier would work 7 hours per day and be paid $13.29 per hour (the base pay of $12.79 plus 30 cents/hour for education plus 20 cents/hour for experience).
7. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Jake Gute for the fall play musical director lead. Randy is recommending Jake be paid $1,196 which is equivalent to .035 of Step 0 on the base of the salary schedule.
8. Jeff Dvorak is recommending Matthew Janssen for a snow removal operator position pending a clear background check. If approved he would receive $15 per hour and work on an as needed basis.
9. Jeff Dvorak is recommending Joe Brincks for a snow removal operator position pending a clear background check. If approved he would receive $15 per hour and work on an as needed basis.
10. Randy Bissen is recommending Nicole Martin for the JH wrestling position. If approved Nicole would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule and would receive 1,845.

VOLUNTEER:

1. Crystal Boes is recommending Shirley Snyder as a volunteer in third and fourth grade classrooms.
2. Sue Ruch is recommending Sarah Tiefenthaler, Mikala Landon, Emily Rose Drees, Shellene Feld, and Jessica Brown as volunteers in the T2K classrooms at Fairview.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION:

1. Sue Ruch is recommending Trish McNamara's Letter of Assignment be modified from 4 hours per day to 5 hours per day.
2. Jeff Cullen is recommending a $25 monthly cell phone reimbursement for Jennifer Dentlinger due to her on-call type duties related to transportation, such as calls from drivers related to their routes, activity drivers on evenings/weekends, and other emergency calls for local and state contacts related to district transportation.

Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the personnel recommendations.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.           

 

CONSENT AGENDA -

1. Minutes from October 17, 2022 and November 7, 2022 board meetings and November 7, 2022 reconsideration committee meeting
2. Bills: General - $297,994.36; PPEL - $4,667.30; Nutrition - $57,339.13; SAVE - $58,359.92 ; Activity $52,078.35; Management - $8,884.00; UMB Bond Payments - $43,775 (PPEL) & $281,229.40 (SAVE)
3. Administrative Reports
4. Board Policy Revisions

      First Reading of the following policies:

      633            Use of Information Resources

      633R1            Use of Information Resources-Regulations

      636            Advertisements in School Publications

Second Reading of the following policies:

410            Compliance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

465            Insurance (Non-bargaining Personnel)

508            Graduation Requirements

623            Dual Enrollment        

624            International Study

625            Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution

626            Foreign Students

627            Virtual/On-Line Courses

628            Instructional Materials Selection

628R1            Instructional Materials Selection Regulation

629            Instructional Materials Inspection

630            Objection to Instructional and Media Center Materials

630R1            Objection to Instructional and Media Center Materials Regulation

630E1            Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee

630E2            Reconsideration of Instructional Materials

630E3            Sample Letter to the Individual Challenging Instructional Materials

630E4           Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Media Center Materials

631            Media Centers

644            Student Health Service

906             Public Examination of School District Records

924            Student Fund Raising

924R1            Student Fund Raising Regulation

924.1            Online Fundraising Campaigns - Crowdfunding

Discussion was held regarding questions Karen Friedlein had on policy 628R1.  Onica Ulveling moved to approve the consent agenda as is and Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

 OLD BUSINESS

1. 1. Discuss Voluntary Retirement Plan for 2022-23 – no action taken, thus no voluntary retirement incentive will be offered for FY23 end of year.

 

LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS PARK – Onica Ulveling moved and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the lease with the City of Carroll for use of Merchants Park for CHS baseball.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

LEASE WITH CITY OF CARROLL FOR INDOOR SWIMMING POOL – Dr. Berlau and board members had some questions on some of the language in the lease as it was presented so no action was taken on the lease.  CCSD will work with the city to get the lease updated.

 

ADJOURNMENT – At 7:21 p.m., Onica Ulveling moved to adjourn, unanimous approval.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Work Session

November 7, 2022

5:30 p.m.  Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Adams Elementary School. 

 

Roll Call: Board members present: Duane Horsley (via Zoom), Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Karen Friedlein; Board member Onica Ulveling was absent. 

 

Approve the Agenda: Duane Horsley moved to approved the agenda and Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  Unanimous approval.

 

Facility Study Discussion – DLR Group presented information on the Facility Study work they have completed and their preliminary recommendations.  The DLR Group representatives and board members discussed the study, asked questions and discussed next steps.

 

Adjourn: Karen Friedlein moved to adjourn a 6:48pm and Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

 

____________________________          _____________________________

Cindy Johnson, President      Nicole McCarville, Board Secretary

 

 

 

Approved: _____________________

 

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting

December 19, 2022

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER – President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

PUBLIC FORUM – Roxanne Aden, Amy Dea and Madeline Parrott addressed the board.

 

ROLL CALL – Board members present were President Cindy Johnson, Vice President Onica Ulveling, Kristen Lundstrom, Karen Friedlein and Duane Horsley.

 

APPROVE AGENDA – Onica Ulveling moved to approve the agenda and Karen Friedlein seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

     

RECOMMENDATION FROM RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE – Kristen Lundstrom moved to accept the reconsideration committee’s recommendation to keep the book “Red Hood” in the CHS media center with no restrictions.  Onica Ulveling seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-2 with members Onica Ulveling, Kristen Lundstrom and Cindy Johnson voting in favor and member Duane Horsley and Karen Friedlein voting against.  Onica Ulveling moved to accept the reconsideration committee’s recommendation to keep the book “The Haters” in the CHS media center with no restrictions.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-2 with members Onica Ulveling, Kristen Lundstrom and Cindy Johnson voting in favor and member Duane Horsley and Karen Friedlein voting against.

 

PRESENTATION – Sponsor Jeff Hughes and members of the Carroll High School debate team gave a presentation on the styles of debate and their recent accomplishments at the various debate tournaments that the team has participated in.

 

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON A/C PROJECT AT FAIRVIEW AND CMS – President Cindy Johnson declared the public hearing open at 5:59PM for public comment on the air conditioning project that was put out to bid.  No public comments heard.

 

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING – President Cindy Johnson declared the public hearing closed at 6:00PM.

 

BIDS FOR AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT AT FAIRVIEW AND CMS – Dr. Berlau presented the bids that were received for the air conditioning project. Farris Engineering helped with the bid documents, bid review, etc. and although only one bid was received from Carroll Controls for $609,700,  Farris representatives confirmed that the bid met the specs and confirmed the bid received seemed appropriate based on current pricing but could potentially come down with some value engineering.  Nicole McCarville provided some information on funding sources available, including federal ESSER funding that the Department of Education has approved for use on this project due to the improved air quality that the air conditioning would provide.  Duane Horsley moved to accept the bid from Carroll Controls with Dr. Berlau to work with Farris Engineering on value engineering.  Onica Ulveling seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

DONATIONS – Nicole McCarville presented six donations for approval: money from an anonymous donor towards the cost of a refrigerator for the Tiger Cupboard; a used chest freezer from Nicole and Chad Martin for Tiger Cupboard; the book “Walking Through the Fire: My Fight for the Heart and Soul of America” from Roxanne Aden for the CHS Media Center; the book “Unstoppable” by Roxanne Conlin for the CHS Media Center; 100 bottles of Gatorade from Pepsi for the basketball and wrestling programs; and $50 from the Breda American Legion Auxiliary for educational materials.  The books to be donated to the CHS Media Center were reviewed according to Policy 628 – Instructional Materials Selection and were deemed appropriate for the CHS Media Center.  Onica Ulveling moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to accept the donations.  The motion pass unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – Dr. Berlau presented the following:                                                                              

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Marissa Kennebeck wishes to resign from her special education teacher associate position at Fairview.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Jerry Raymond would like to recommend Marcia Mendoza for a Special Education Teacher Associate and Shuttle Monitor position at Carroll Community School District. If approved Marcia would be paid $13.05 per hour and she would work 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. Marcia would ride with students being transported to an alternate program and also work in the CCSD buildings in the Special Education program.
2. Crystal Boes would like to recommend Taryn Kendall for a .5 Severe & Profound and .5 Special Education Teacher Associate position at Adams Elementary. If approved Taryn would be paid half of her day at $14.12/hour and half of her day at $13.05/hour and she would work 6.75 hours per day and 5 days per week. Approval is recommended retroactive to 12/6/22.
3. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Angela Brincks for a .5 Special Education Teacher Associate and .5 Severe and Profound position at Fairview Elementary. If approved Angela would be paid $13.05/hour for the SE and $14.12 for the S & P position. If approved she would work 6.75 hours per day. Approval is recommended retroactive to 12/12/22.
4. Jeff Dvorak is recommending Michael Hogan for a custodial position at CHS. Michael has been subbing for several months. If approved Michael will work 8 hours per day and be paid $13.60/hour. Michael will also receive $1,000 signing bonus.
5. Randy Bissen is recommending Kaitlynn Kaufman for the spring head drama position. If approved she would receive $2,582.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION:

1. Jordan Petersen is currently half-time SE TA and half-time S & P TA at Fairview. Mrs. Ruch would like to modify her letter of assignment and have her work full-time as S & P TA.

VOLUNTEERS:

1. Sue Ruch is recommending Marcie Hircock, Brianne Roehrig, Abby Gute Ashley Kasperbauer, Kenzie Kennebeck, and Ashlee Pudenz as a volunteers at Fairview pending receipt of clear background checks.

Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel recommendations.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.           

 

CONSENT AGENDA -

1. Minutes from November 21, 2022 and December 5, 2022 board meetings and November 21, 2022 and December 7, 2022 reconsideration committee meetings
2. Bills: General - $201,025.23; PPEL - $21,422.59; Nutrition - $49,126.58; SAVE - $20,022.88 ; Activity $65,660.05; Management - $52,386.25;
3. Administrative Reports
4. Little Tiger Preschool Handbook
5. Board Policy Revisions

First Reading of the following policies:

637            Class Size

638            Field Trips and Excursions

638.1            Off-Campus Emergency Procedures

639            Student Production of Materials and Services

640            Assemblies

641            Early Release for Seniors

642            Student Guidance and Counseling Program

642.1            Animals in the Classroom

643            Building Assistance Teams

645             Permanent Records

646            Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

647            School Ceremonies and Observances

Second Reading of the following policies:

633            Use of Information Resources

      633R1            Use of Information Resources-Regulations

                        636            Advertisements in School Publications

Onica Ulveling discussed some questions on policies 638 and 639 which Dr. Berlau will look into. Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the consent agenda.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

ADMINISTRATION REPORT                                                                      

A.       Early Graduates: Mrs. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending that Carter Allman and Timberlen Koch be approved for graduation at the semester pending the completion of the graduation requirements of the CCSD.  Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the graduates.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

B.      Job Descriptions: Teacher: PE, Strength and Conditioning (9-12); Technology Technician – Dr. Berlau presented the revised job descriptions.  Karen Friedlein moved to approve the job descriptions with the addition of strength and conditioning experience preferred but not required to the PE job description and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

C.      Safety Protocols - Recommendations from the Safety Committee – Onica Ulveling moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to accept the recommendations from the safety committee for the emergency/safety plan.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

D.    Consider approval of district at risk plan – Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the presented district at risk plan.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

                                          

BUSINESS OFFICE

1. Bid for AutoScrubber - Jeff Dvorak is recommending that an Auto Scrubber be purchased from Carroll Cleaning Supply for $8,870.  Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the purchase.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

B.      At-Risk/Dropout Prevention funding for 2023-2024 – Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the request for modified supplemental amount associated with the at-risk/dropout prevention program in the amount of $548,647 for 2023-2024.  Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT – At 7:09 p.m., Onica Ulveling moved to adjourn, unanimous approval.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Work Session

December 5, 2022

5:30 p.m.  Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Adams Elementary School. 

 

Roll Call: Board members present: Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, Karen Friedlein, and Onica Ulveling. 

 

Approve the Agenda: Karen Friedlein moved to approve the agenda and Duane Horsley seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Review & Discuss Financial Indicators – Dr. Berlau and board treasurer Nicole McCarville presented information on various enrollment/financial indicators, including student demographics, certified & actual enrollment, tax rates, unspent authorized budget, solvency, and percentage of annual authority spent.

 

Review of At-Risk Program and Interventions – Karinne Tharaldson (Director of Teaching and Learning), Sandy Kluver (Teaching and Learning team member), Kelly Borchers (Gifted and Talented Instructor), Hunter Harmening (Juvenile Court Liaison), Daniel Cordova (English as a Second Language Instructor), Carol Crampton (District Social Worker), Kourtney Abbotts (High School Principal) and Amy Collison (High School Assistant Principal) presented to the board their Professional Learning Community team, goals, strategies and interventions for identifying and serving all students in the district for at-risk prevention, intervention, and enrichment. 

 

Adjourn: Karen Friedlein moved to adjourn a 7:10pm and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

 

____________________________          _____________________________

Cindy Johnson, President      Nicole McCarville, Board Secretary

 

 

 

Approved: _____________________

 

Minutes

CCSD Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting

July 18, 2022

5:30 p.m.  Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Adams Elementary School. 

 

Public Forum: There were no public comments.

 

Roll Call: Board members present: Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Onica Ulveling

 

Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Duane Horsley to approve the Board agenda.   Karen Friedlein seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Donations: A donation from Walsh Productions LLC to the drama department was presented and the donation has an approximate value of $5,700, consisting of adult costumes, props, set pieces, electric keyboard, microphone and mic stand.  Onica Ulveling moved to accept the donation and Karen Friedlein seconded.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Presentation: The Teaching and Learning team along with the building administrators presented information on the ISASP testing data from 2021-2022.

 

Policy Discussion: The Board discussed policy 809 Gifts, Grants and Bequests and 712 Extra-Curricular Activities- Bus Service.  No action was taken.

 

Board Consideration of Complaint: Board President Cindy Johnson gave a statement regarding a complaint brought to the board.  All board members received the detailed report of the investigation into the complaint as well as Dr. Berlau’s recommendations as a result of that investigation.  Karen Friedlein moved to: amend Dr. Berlau’s recommendations regarding the complaint to reflect a pause on topic #3 & 4 written in the complaint recommendation summary page for a minimum of one year; to accept the remainder of the recommendations regarding the complaint as written and presented; and to direct Dr. Berlau to take action consistent with the recommendations and provide information to the Board as appropriate regarding the progress of action on the recommendations.  Onica Ulveling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Consent Agenda:

1. Minutes of the June 20th and June 27th Board meetings
2. Bill listings in the following amounts:

      General Fund         $316,075.27

      Student Activity Fund         $8,521.57

      Management Fund         $243,644.25

      Physical Plant & Equipment Levy         $93,189.70

      Scholarship Trust Fund         $800.00

      Local Option Sales Tax         $45,204.43

      Nutrition Fund         $56,734.23

3. Resignations: None
4. Ar-We-Va Food Service Directory Sharing Agreement
5. Board Policy Review

1^st Reading

210 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest

406 Child Abuse Reporting

566R1 Administration of Medication to Students Regulation

708 School Student Transportation Eligibility

718 Radon Mitigation

718R1 Radon Mitigation Regulation

2^nd Reading

203 Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

821 Secretary’s Monthly Report

822 Publication of Financial Reports

824 Audits & Audit Committee

825 District Records

826 Financial Records

829 Capital Assets Management System

831 Insurance Program

833 Debt Management & 833R1 Post-Issuance Compliance Regulation for

Tax-Exempt Obligations

407 Employee Travel Compensation

466 Vacations (Non-Bargaining)

806 Expenditures for a Public Purpose & 806R1 Use of Public Funds Regulation

807 Internal Controls & 807R1 Internal Controls Regulation

 

It was moved by Duane Horsley to approve the consent agenda.  Onica Ulveling seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Administrative Report: Dr. Berlau gave a short update, including an updated district leadership organizational chart, brief introduction to tuition reimbursement plan for staff in certain situations, and a discussion on Policy 528 Smoking Drinking Drugs.  No action was taken on these topics.

           

District Vehicle Replacement Plan: Dr. Berlau presented Jeff Cullen’s 2022-23 district vehicle plan which included a proposal of selling 3 passenger (non-bus) vehicles, reassigning 4 current vehicles and purchasing 2 new suburbans.  For buses, he recommended selling 3 vehicles and get quotes for 3 new buses.  The suburbans would be purchased in the 22-23 year and bus orders are projecting about 1 year lead time so the 3 buses would be purchased in the 23-24 year.  Karen Friedlein moved to approve the vehicle replacement plan as presented and Onica Ulveling seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Job Description – Debate Coach: Dr. Berlau presented the job description for the position of Debate Coach. Karen Friedlein motioned and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the job description. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Administrative Assignments: Dr. Berlau presented the recommended 2022-2023 administrative assignments. 

• Affirmative Action Coordinators – Crystal Boes, alternate – Nicole McCarville
• Education Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator – Crystal Boes
• Section 504 Coordinator – Crystal Boes

•            Abuse of Students by Employees

                Level I Investigators – Hunter Harmening and Karinne Tharaldson, alternate – Kristi Shanks;

Level II Investigator – Carroll Police Department

•            Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Officer – Crystal Boes and Jeff Dvorak

•            Homeless Liaison – Jill Greiman

•            Migrant Liaison – Jill Greiman

•            Deputy Principals*

Fairview – Crystal Boes and Karinne Tharaldson

Adams Elementary – Crystal Boes and Karinne Tharaldson

Carroll Middle School – Jill Greiman and Karinne Tharaldson

Carroll High School – Amy Collison and Karinne Tharaldson

•            Deputy Superintendent* – Nicole McCarville and Karinne Tharaldson

•            Deputy Activities Director* - Amy Collison and Kourtney Abbotts

*            Deputy is defined as the administrator-in-charge during the absence of the regular administrator.

Karen Friedlein moved and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the assignments as proposed.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

IASB Legislative Priorities: Dr. Berlau presented his recommendations for the 2022-23 IASB Legislative platform to include Preschool Funding, Mental Health Services, Market-Competitive Wages, Teacher Recruitment and Licensure, and Supplemental State Aid.  Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the priorities as recommended.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Personnel Report:

1. Approvals for Employment:

The following recommendations for employment were presented:

• • • Crystal Boes is recommending Dexter Fonz Siarez for a 4th Grade teaching position. Fonz has a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. Fonz has seven years of teaching experience in Cebu City, Philippines. If approved Fonz would receive a salary of $48,857. Also a signing bonus of $2,000, with $1,000 being received in September 2022, and another $1,000 received in September 2023. Approval is recommended contingent upon Fonz obtaining an Iowa teaching license.
    • Crystal Boes would like to recommend Kristin Promes for the teacher associate position. Kristin would work half time as Special Ed TA and half time as S & P TA. Kristin has most recently worked at Drake University. Special Ed TA $13.35 and S & P TA $14.42. If approved she would work a total of 6.75 hr/day. Approval is recommended.
    • Jerry Raymond would like to recommend Joshua Ahrens for a 1-to-1 special education teacher associate at Carroll Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year. If approved Joshua would be paid Special Ed TA $13.55. If approved she would work a total of 7 hr/day. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
    • Sue Ruch would like to recommend Jordan Petersen for a teacher associate position. Jordan would work half of her day as a Special Ed TA and the other half as a Severe Profound TA at Fairview. If approved Jordan would work 6.75 hr/day and be paid Special Ed TA $13.65 per hour and Severe and Profound TA $14.72 per hour. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
    • Sue Ruch would like to recommend Sarah Carstens for a general education teacher associate plus one hour per day 6:45AM to 7:45AM in Tiger Zone (Gen Ed TA) position. Sarah would work 7.75 hr/day. If approved Sarah would be paid General Ed TA $13.04 per hour. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
    • Randy Bissen would like to recommend Samantha Vonnahme for the varsity girls' golf coaching position at Carroll High School. Samantha has no paid golf coaching experience but was a volunteer with the girl’s golf program last year. If approved Samantha would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule and would be paid $3,417. Approval is recommended.
    • Randy Bissen would like to recommend Karli DeMoss for the assistant girls' swimming coaching position at Carroll High School. Karlie has no paid swimming coaching experience. If approved Karli would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule and would be paid $1,880. Approval is recommended contingent upon Karli obtaining her coaching authorization
    • Randy Bissen would like to recommend Stephanie Jorgensen for the varsity girls' soccer coaching position at Carroll High School. Stephanie has no paid soccer coaching experience. She is a CHS alumni and was on the first girls' soccer team at CHS. If approved Stephanie would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule and would be paid $3,759. Approval is recommended contingent upon Stephanie obtaining her coaching authorization.
    • Randy Bissen would like to recommend Cody Wardell for the assistant varsity football coaching position at Carroll High School. Cody has no paid football coaching experience but was a volunteer with the football program last year. If approved Cody would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule and would be paid $3,076. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
    • Randy Bissen would like to recommend Josh Lucken for the JV varsity baseball coaching position at Carroll High School. Josh coached freshman baseball last year and helped out at the varsity level this past year. He will do a great job at his new position. If approved Josh would be on Step 8 of the salary schedule and would be paid $3,563. Approval is recommended

    Contract Modification:

• Jerry Raymond is recommending Wanita Dentlinger for a Sped TA position at CMS.  Wanita currently works as a Sped TA at AES. If approved Wanita's hours would increase from 6.75 hr/day to 7 hr/day. Approval of transfer is recommended.

It was moved by Duane Horsley to approve the recommendations for employment and Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Business Office Report

Approval of District Audit for FY21: Nicole McCarville presented the district’s FY21 audit completed by Nolte, Cornman & Johnson PC.  Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to accept the audit.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Appointment of Secretary/Treasurer (Code 279.3): It was moved by Onica Ulveling to appoint Nicole McCarville as the Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Karen Friedlein seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Cindy Johnson administered the oath of office to Nicole McCarville.

 

Issue of Warrants Resolution: Nicole McCarville presented the Issue of Warrants Resolution for fiscal year 2022-23 for approval.  Duane Horsley moved to approve the resolution as follows: “The Board of Directors of the Carroll Community School District hereby authorizes the Board Secretary to issue warrants when the Board is not in session for the payment of utilities, freight, drayage, express, postage, salaries, state and federal taxes, FICA, IPERS, health insurance premiums, other payroll deductions (United Way, 403b, court-ordered garnishments), advance transportation expenses, registration fees and related costs, and previously approved contracted expenses.” Onica Ulveling seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. 

 

Bank Depositories: Nicole McCarville presented a resolution naming bank depositories for 2022-23 with the following limits:

Depository Name      Home Office      Balance

United Bank of Iowa      Ida Grove, IA      $8,000,000

AvailaBank      Carroll, IA      $4,000,000

Iowa Savings Bank      Carroll, IA      $3,500,000

Commercial Savings Bank      Carroll, IA      $1,000,000

Bank of the West      San Francisco, CA      $1,000,000

Templeton Savings Bank      Templeton, IA      $1,000,000

Westside State Bank      Westside, IA      $1,000,000

Breda Savings Bank      Breda, IA      $1,000,000

INVESTMENTS (not required)

Iowa Schools      Des Moines, IA      $7,500,000

Joint Investment Trust

It was moved by Karen Friedlein and seconded by Onica Ulveling to approve the resolution. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Tires Bids: Dr. Berlau reported that two tire bids were received by the district for 18 tires for the 2022-23 school year.   Bauer Built Tire Company bid $3,033.72 and Performance Tire bid $3,451.00.  Duane Horsley moved to accept the bid from Bauer Built Tire and Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Preschool Agreement with Kuemper: Dr. Casey Berlau presented a proposed preschool agreement with Kuemper Catholic School.  The only changes in the agreement were updating of the funding amounts for the year and change in administrators of both schools.  It was moved by Onica Ulveling to approve the proposed preschool agreement between the Carroll Community School District and the Kuemper Catholic School System for the 2022-23 school year.  Karen Friedlein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Ag Program Agreement with Kuemper: Dr. Casey Berlau presented the sharing agreement between Carroll Community School District and Kuemper Catholic School System for Kuemper students to participate in the Carroll district’s agriculture classes and FFA chapter 2022-23. It was moved by Duane Horsley to approve the agreement for agriculture classes and FFA between CCSD and Kuemper and Onica Ulveling seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Milk Bids: Nicole McCarville presented the bids for milk products for the 2022-23 school year.  The district received bids from Anderson Erickson and Kemps.  The Anderson Erickson bid was lower on all products and gave a bid for each of the products requested.  It was moved by Duane Horsley to accept the Anderson Erickson bid for milk products for the 22-23 school year.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Bread Bids: Nicole McCarville presented the bids for bread.  Only one bid for bread products for the 22-23 school year was received, which is common with what other area districts are experiencing.  The bid received was from Bimbo Bakery. It was moved by Karen Friedlein and seconded by Onica Ulveling to accept the bread product bid from Bimbo Bakery for the 2022-23 school year.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Budget updates: Nicole McCarville presented various budget reports for the district as of June 2022, with not all fiscal year numbers being final as additional revenue and journal entries are received/posted. 

 

Adjournment: It was moved by Onica Ulveling to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m.  Karen Friedlein seconded the motion.  Unanimous approval.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Work Session

August 1, 2022

5:30 p.m.  Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Adams Elementary School. 

 

Roll Call: Board members present: Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom (via Zoom), and Onica Ulveling

 

Closed Session: It was moved by Karen Friedlein to go into closed session at 5:31PM under Iowa Code “To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.”  Onica Ulveling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Cindy Johnson declared the meeting open at 5:45PM.

 

Consider Request to Reinstate Eligibility: Onica Ulveling moved to grant the student request to regain eligibility for extracurricular activities as well as co-curricular activities with the understanding that any further violations of the district code of conduct will result in loss of eligibility for extracurricular and co-curricular activities for the remainder of the student’s enrollment at Carroll High School.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Consider Approval of Handbook Revisions: Sue Ruch presented revisions to the Little Tiger Preschool handbook, TigerZone Employee Handbook, and TigerZone Parent Handbook.  The TigerZone handbooks were updated to reflect new times that TigerZone would be available, also reflecting a change in the cost associated with that time change, and allowing 16 year olds to be employed in TigerZone due to a change in rules by DHS at the state level.  Karen Friedlein move to accept the handbook revisions and Duane Horsley seconded.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Consider Approval of Job Descriptions: Sue Ruch presented a revised job description for TigerZone associate to reflect the change in age requirement from 18 years old to 16 years old.  Duane Horsley moved to approve the job description and Onica Ulveling seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Personnel: The following resignations and recommendations were presented:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Patty Murphy wishes to resign from her Teacher Associate position at Adams Elementary. Patty has worked for CCSD for 11 years.
2. Jennifer Brinkman wishes to resign from her Special Education Teacher Associate position at Fairview Elementary. Jennifer has worked for CCSD for 1 year.
3. Cathy Grossman wishes to resign from her Special Education Teacher Associate position at Carroll Middle School. Cathy has worked for CCSD for 3 years.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Jerry Raymond is recommending Leah Nuthman for the CMS 5-8 Art teaching position. Leah has a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education from the University of Florida. Leah has a total of 8 years of teaching K-8 Art education. If approved Leah would be on the BA + 15 step 10 of the Salary Scale and would receive a salary of $49,857 ($42,302 salary + 5,819 TSS Fixed + 736 TSS Indexed + $1,000 signing bonus). The total signing bonus will be $2,000, with $1,000 being received in September 2022, and another $1,000 received in September 2023.Approval is recommended contingent on Leah receiving a clear background check and obtaining a valid Iowa teaching license.
2. Jeff Cullen would like to recommend Jeff Booher for a contracted bus driving position. Jeff is currently a Sub driver. He has his STOP Classes all up to date. If approved he would work approximately 3.2 hours/day and would receive $20.02 per hour plus the $1,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended.
3. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Josh Lucken for a Junior High football coaching position. Josh coaches JH basketball and JV baseball for us and has a good relationship with the JH students as he teaches at the middle school. Josh will work great with Coach Baddeley. Josh has 0 years of paid experience. If approved he would be on Step 0 and would receive $1,845. Approval is recommended.
4. Crystal Boes would like to recommend Marissa Alexander for a special education teacher associate position at Adams Elementary. If approved she would work 6.75 hours/day and would receive $13.05 (the base pay for special education TA). Marissa has no paid experience working with children. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.

Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the resignations and recommendations.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Work Session:

1. Board Policy Review – Duane Horsley moved to accept revisions to board policy 413 reflecting the addition of TigerZone employees for required pre-employment physical.  Karen Friedlein seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Strategic Plans – The Board and administrators discussed the items but not action was taken.
3. Board Governance Plan 2022-2023 – Dr. Berlau presented the draft Board calendar and governance plan.

 

Duane Horsley moved to adjourn at 7:05PM and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Unanimous approval.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors Meeting

August 22, 2022

5:30 p.m., Adams Elementary Board Room

 

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

PUBLIC FORUM – Community member Amy Dea addressed the board with concerns regarding certain books in the district.

 

ROLL CALL – Board members present: Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Onica Ulveling

 

APPROVE AGENDA – Onica Ulveling moved to approve the agenda and Karen Friedlein seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

DONATION – Duane Horsley moved to accept three donations presented and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Donations presented: a Tiger picture from Dan, Ron, Judy and Sherry Pomeroy to honor the CHS classes of 1963, 1967, 1969, and 1975; backpacks with supplies to Fairview from Walmart Vision Center; and 6 pairs of socks and shoes, 14 backpacks and many school supplies from Shoe Sensation.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

PRESENTATION – DLR Group recently worked with a facility team at the district and presented their initial recommendations. 

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – Dr. Berlau presented the following personnel recommendations: 

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Lynne Dvorak wishes to resign from her Teacher position at Fairview Elementary.  Lynne has worked for CCSD for 28 years. Approval of resignation is recommended.
2. Brock Jones wishes to resign from his Assistant Softball coaching position. Brock has coached softball for six years. Approval of resignation is recommended.
3. Nathan Wuebker wishes to resign from his teacher associate position at CMS. He was approved for hire in June. Approval of resignation is recommended.
4. Amy Wallace wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at AES effective September 11th. She has worked for CCSD for 4 years. Approval of resignation is recommended.
5. Lisa Leiting wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at CHS. Lisa has worked at CHS for ten years. Approval of resignation is recommended.

RESCIND OFFER TO TEACHER:

1. Fonz Siarez was offered a 4th grade teaching position contingent upon his receiving a valid Iowa teaching license. CCSD wishes to rescind this offer of employment.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Jerry Raymond is recommending Haley Pudenz for a 1-to-1 special education teacher associate at Carroll Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year for $13.05/hour for 7 hours per day.
2. Jerry Raymond is recommending Kristina Hoyle for a 1-to-1 special education teacher associate at Carroll Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year for $13.05/hour for 7 hours per day.
3. Jerry Raymond is recommending Jeanette Bender for a 6th grade teaching position on the BA Lane, Step 4 for total salary of $43,343. Also a signing bonus of $2,000, with $1,000 being received in September 2022, and another $1,000 received in September 2023. Approval is recommended contingent upon Jeanette obtaining an Iowa teaching license.
4. Sue Ruch is recommending Zoe Myers for a TigerZone teacher associate position. Zoe is a Carroll High School student and would work 3 hours/day at $12.79/hour.
5. Sue Ruch is recommending Gabrielle Olberding for a TigerZone teacher associate position. Gabrielle is a Carroll High School student and would work 3 hours/day at $12.79/hour.
6. Sue Ruch is recommending Hailey Klocke for a TigerZone teacher associate position. Hailey is a Carroll High School student and would work 3 hours/day at $12.79/hour.
7. Sara Anderson is recommending Kim Fields for a 7-hour food service position in the food service program at CMS at $12.75 per hour.

VOLUNTEER:

1. Randy Bissen is recommending Maggie Pauley for volunteer position with the Dance program. Approval of volunteer is recommended.
2. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Don Meyer for volunteer position with the Ag/Welding class taught by Doug Leiting. Mr. Meyer is an EMT/firefighter/CPR instructor, as well as many years in EMS and fire safety.

CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS:

1. Sara Anderson is recommending Carri Sturm's hours be increased from 6.5 to 7 hours/day and becomes the 2nd in charge at CMS with her pay to be $15.35/hour starting retroactive to August 1st.
2. Sara Anderson is recommending Mary Vaughan's hours be increased from 6 to 6.25 hours/day 180 school days per year. Mary's hourly rate of pay will not change.
3. Crystal Boes is recommending the following contract modifications for Teacher Associates: Allison Hike was Sped TA will be S & P, Kindra Prebeck was Sped TA will be 1/2 Sped and 1/2 S & P, Jessica Montalbano was S & P will be 1/2 Sped and 1/2 S & P, Brooke Kerkhoff was Sped will be 1/2 Sped and 1/2 S & P, Jennifer Lohrmann was Sped will be S & P, Katie Boell was PreK will be S & P, Marissa Alexander was Sped at AES will be S & P at Fairview
4. Sue Ruch is recommending Stacey DeYoung for a TigerZone teacher associate position for 1.25 hr/day. If approved she would receive $13.09/hr while working in TZ. ($12.79 plus $.30 for AA degree). Approval is recommended.

Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel recommendations.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Items withdrawn from consent agenda 
2. Minutes from July 18, 2022 and August 1, 2022
3. Bills:

            General      $214,099.93

            Management      $499,586.25

            PPEL            $20,072.54

            Scholarship      $400.00

            Nutrition      $180,404.75

            SAVE            $118,917.61

            Activity        $21,290.37

4. Resignations
5. Superintendent’s Report

Director of Teaching and Learning Report

CHS Principal’s Report

CMS Principal’s Report

Adams Principal’s Report

Fairview Principal’s Report

6. Memorandum of Understanding with Head Start
7. DMACC Observation Contract
8. Board Policy Revisions

      First Reading of the following policies:

712 - Extra Curricular Activities - Bus Service

600 Statement of Guiding Principles

601 School Calendar

602 School Day

603 Curriculum Development

604 Curriculum Implementation

605 Curriculum Evaluation

606 Pilot-Experimental-Innovative Projects

608 Summer School Instruction

609 Special Education

912 Senior Citizen Activity Pass

Second Reading of the following policies:

210 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest

406 Child Abuse Reporting

566R1 Administration of Medication to Students Regulation

708 School Student Transportation Eligibility

718 Radon Mitigation

718R1 Radon Mitigation Regulation

Recommendation to Delete:

607 Education Equity

            Onica Ulveling moved to approve the consent agenda and Karen Friedlein seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

1. Agreement with St. Anthony Hospital for Athletic Training Services – Karen Friedlein moved to approve the agreement and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.
2. Transportation maintenance agreement with Kuemper – Duane Horsley motioned to approve the agreement and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.
3. Appoint delegate to IASB delegate assembly – Onica Ulveling moved to appoint Duane Horsley as the IASB delegate with Onica Ulveling as the alternate.  Karen Friedlein seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
4. High School Student Handbook revisions – Onica Ulveling moved to approve the CHS student handbook revisions and Karen Friedlein seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.
5. Approve 2022-2023 Coaches Handbook – Duane Horsley moved to approve the coaches’ handbook and Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.
6. Proposal for Girls Wrestling Program – Karen Friedlein motion to approve the addition of Girls Wrestling as a school sponsored activity.  Onica Ulveling seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
7. Consider approval of district mission, vision, values – Karen Friedlein moved to approve the district mission, vision and values and Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  The motion passed unanimously. 
8. 2022-2023 Superintendent Goals – Karen Friedlein moved to approve the 22-23 superintendent goals as presented by Dr. Berlau and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.
1. Teacher Quality Committee – Duane Horsley moved to approve the Teacher Quality Committee recommendation as presented and Karen Friedlein seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.
10. SIAC Committee – no action was taken in regards to this item.

 

BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT

1. Budget Updates
2. Consider approval of bids on buses and suburban’s – Dr. Berlau presented bids for suburbans and buses.  Jeff Cullen put out a bid request for 2 suburbans and no bids were received so Jeff was able to find 2 suburbans at Karl Chevrolet for $45,346.80 each plus $250.00 each for backup alarms.  Bid specs for the buses were sent out for 1 lift bus and 2-77 passenger buses with specific requirements requested and with the expected production/delivery time of a year so purchase will likely be for the 23-24 year.  Two bids were received: Hoagland’s bid was complete while Thomas’ bid was missing a few things and not all parts met the bid specs.  Lift bus: Thomas = $137,791; Hoagland = $141,000.  77-passenger bus: Thomas = $130,913/bus; Hoagland = $135,000/bus.  The other thing to note is that Hoagland buses are familiar to our mechanics and can be taken locally for repairs while Thomas buses would need to go to Des Moines for repair.  Therefore, Jeff Cullen recommends approval of the Karl Chevrolet quote for the suburbans for purchase now and approval of the Hoagland bid for ordering now.  Duane Horsley moved to accept the Karl Chevrolet suburban quote and the bid from Hoagland for 3 buses.  Karen Friedlein seconded and the motion passed unanimously.      
3. Consider quote for the purchase of Clever Touches – The district received a quote for 20 clever touches for $151,111.34, which includes the equipment, speakers, wall mounts and installation.  Dr. Berlau’s recommendation is to purchase half of those this fall.  Karen Friedlein moved to approve purchase of 10 clever touches at approximately $75,000 and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

ADJOURNMENT – Karen Friedlein moved to adjourn at 7:32pm, Onica Ulveling seconded and there was unanimous approval.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors Meeting

September 19, 2022

5:30 p.m., Adams Elementary Board Room

 

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

PUBLIC FORUM – Community member Amy Dea addressed the board with questions regarding her concerns communicated during the August 22, 2022 meeting.  Board President Cindy Johnson gave a statement in response to the concerns brought to the board at the August 22, 2022 meeting

 

ROLL CALL – Board members present: Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Onica Ulveling

 

APPROVE AGENDA – Onica Ulveling moved to approve the agenda and Karen Friedlein seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

PRESENTATION – FFA members Kaden Schoenfeld and Brandon Bohac presented a proposal to the board seeking approval to complete a tractor restoration project.  They also informed the board that a potential donor had come forward with a proposal to donate a tractor to the project.  The FFA committee had come up with a budget, detailed plan on the restoration, and reasons for wanting to complete the project.

 

DONATION – Duane Horsley moved to accept the donation of a Farmall H tractor from Dave Miller to the Carroll Area FFA and approval of the FFA’s tractor restoration project.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – Dr. Berlau presented the following personnel recommendations: 

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Jade Worley wishes to resign from her S & P teacher associate position effective Sept. 21st. Jade has worked for CCSD for one year. Approval of resignation is recommended.
2. Patrick Henderson wishes to resign from his bus driving position effective September 20th. Patrick has driven bus for 5 years. Approval of resignation is recommended. Patrick wishes to remain as an activity driver.
3. Gary Magill wishes to resign from his 8th grade boys' basketball coaching position contingent upon his being approved for the freshman boys' basketball coaching position. Approval of resignation is recommended.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Casey Berlau would like to recommend Robert Jackson for a custodial position at CMS. If approved Robert would work 3:30PM to 12:30AM and would be paid $13.60/hour. Recommendation is made retroactive to September 1st. Robert will also receive $1,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
2. Casey Berlau would like to recommend Keaton Snyder for a custodial position at CHS. If approved Keaton would work 3:30PM to 12:30AM and would be paid $13.60/hour. Recommendation is made retroactive to September 1st. Keaton will also receive $1,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
3. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Kelli Meyer for a Special Education Teacher Associate position at Fairview. If approved Kelli would work 6.75 hours/day and would be paid $13.25/hour (Base of $13.05 for SE plus $.20 for experience). Recommendation is recommended. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
4. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Danielle Rossiter for a severe profound teacher associate position at Fairview Elementary. If approved she would work 6.75 hours/day and would receive $14.12 (the base pay for severe profound TA). Danielle has no paid experience working with children. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
5. Randy Bissen would like to recommend Stefanie Jorgensen for a 7th grade girls' basketball coaching position. Stef has no paid basketball coaching experience but played a year of college basketball and has coached many youth teams. She is a Carroll Alumni and will work well with Coach Kock to help develop our youth program. If approved she would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule and would make $1,845. Approval is recommended.
6. Randy Bissen is recommending Gary Magill for the freshman boys' basketball coaching position. Gary has coached 8th grade basketball for us in the past and has a good relationship with the kids as he coaches freshman football and varsity boys soccer for us as well. If approved he would be on Step 25 and would receive $3,578. Approval is recommended.
7. Randy Bissen is recommending Jeff Hughes for the debate sponsor position. Jeff has 10 years paid experience with debate. He coached speech and debate for 2 years in Missouri and then coached debate and student Congress 8 years at KCHS. We are excited to start a debate team at CHS and Jeff will do a great job getting the program started. If approved he would be on Step 10 of the salary schedule and would be paid $1433. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.

VOLUNTEER:

1. Kourtney Abbotts would like to recommend Danny Bruggeman for a volunteer in the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) program. He would also like to eat lunch with high school students occasionally. Approval of volunteer is recommended.

CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS:

1. Linsey Pick currently has a contract for Instructional Mentor. Casey Berlau would like to recommend that Linsey be approved for a Curriculum Coordinator position. Approval is recommended.
2. Sara Anderson is recommending a contract modification for Janet Olerich for an increase of hours from 3.0 hours to 3.75 hours per day, 180 days per year retroactive to Sept 1, 2022.  Approval is recommended.

Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel recommendations.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Items withdrawn from consent agenda 
2. Minutes from August 22, 2022
3. Field Trip
4. Bills:

            General      $258,529.68

            Management      $52,256.25

            PPEL            $7,591.92

            Nutrition      $76,520.92

            SAVE            $75,442.65

            Activity        $27,260.49

5. Administrator Reports

Superintendent’s Report

Director of Teaching and Learning Report

6. Agreements for approval

Consider Agreement with Secure Shred

Plains Area Mental Health Agreement

7. Board Policy Revisions

      Second Reading of the following policies:

566 – Administration of Medication to Students

712 - Extra Curricular Activities - Bus Service

600 Statement of Guiding Principles

601 School Calendar

602 School Day

603 Curriculum Development

604 Curriculum Implementation

605 Curriculum Evaluation

606 Pilot-Experimental-Innovative Projects

608 Summer School Instruction

609 Special Education

912 Senior Citizen Activity Pass

8. First Reading of the following policies:

472 Sick Leave (Non Bargaining Personnel)

473 Personal Leave (Non Bargaining Personnel)

474 Bereavement Leave (Non Bargaining Personnel)

566E1 Controlled Substance Log

566E2 Consent for Student to Self-Administer Asthma Medication

566E3 Administering Medication in School: Parent Letter

566E5 Authorization-Asthma or Airway Constricting, or Respiratory Distress Medication Self-Administration Consent Form

612 Citizenship

613 Health Education

613E1            Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form

614 Career Education

615 Physical Education

616 Global Education

617 Basic Instructional Program

618 Academic Freedom

618R1 NEW: Academic Freedom Regulation

619 Teaching About Religion

619R1 Teaching About Religion Regulation

620 Program for Gifted and Talented Students

621 Program For Students At Risk

621.1 Individualized Instruction

622 Competent Private Instruction

Recommendation to Delete the following policies:

566E1 Record or the Administration of Medication to Students

566E3 Authorization-Asthma or Airway Constricting Medication Self-Administration Consent Form

566E4 Parent Letter for Administering Medication in School

611 Teaching Controversial Issues

611R1 Teaching Controversial Issues Regulation

622E1            Private Instruction

1. Wage Reports

10. Fundraisers for 2022-2023

            Onica Ulveling moved to approve the consent agenda and Duane Horsley seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

A.  Consider approval of FFA tractor restoration project – see above under Donations

B.  Consider approval of School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the SIAC as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

C.  Consider approval of revisions to district return to learn plan – Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the plan as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

D.  Consider approval of district and building school improvement Goals for 2022-2023 – Onica Ulveling moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the district and building goals for 2022-2023 as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

E.  Consider activity worker pay for 2022-2023 – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to increase activity worker pay from $10/hour to $12.50/hour.  The motion passed unanimously.

F.   Consider approval of revision to CESA Handbook – Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the CESA Handbook changes as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

G.  Consider approval of revision to CEA Handbook – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the CEA Handbook changes as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT

1. FY 22 Annual Settlements – Onica Ulveling moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to accept and approve the FY22 Annual Settlement report from Board Secretary Nicole McCarville as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

B.  FY 22 Certified Annual Report (CAR) – Due to Department of Ed portal issues, the department of education extended the deadline for the CAR to September 27^th so CCSD had not yet certified the CAR, Special Ed Supplement or Annual Transportation Report as of the date and time of the meeting.

C.  FY 22 Special Education Supplement to (CAR) – See B

D.  Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for a Special Education Deficit – See B 

E.   FY 22 Annual Transportation Report – See B

F.   Financial Updates including ESSER funds 

G.  Consider granting permission to seek snow removal bids – Onica Ulveling moved and Karen Friedlein seconded granting CCSD permission to seek bids for snow removal.  The motion passed unanimously

 

ADJOURNMENT – Onica Ulveling moved to adjourn at 7:15pm, Karen Friedlein seconded and there was unanimous approval.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors Regular Meeting

January 16, 2023

Adams Elementary Board Room

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.           

 

PUBLIC FORUM – Taylor McCormick addressed the board with concerns he had on a bussing incident with his children.

 

ROLL CALL – Board members present: Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Onica Ulveling       

 

APPROVE AGENDA – Motion by Karen Friedlein and second by Onica Ulveling to approve the agenda.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote.  

 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE – Motion by Kristen Lundstrom and second by Onica Ulveling to accept the recommendations from the reconsideration committee to keep Crank by Ellen Hopkins and Damsel by Elana Arnold in the CHS Media Center.  The motion passed 3-2 with Kristen Lundstrom, Onica Ulveling, and Cindy Johnson voting in favor and Duane Horsley and Karen Friedlein against. 

 

DONATIONS – Farm Credit Services of America would like to donate $500 to needy families lunch accounts and Duane and Kris Horsley would like to donate the following six books by Lane Walker: Legends of the Ghost Buck, The Hunt for Scarface, Terror at Deadwood Lake, The Boss on Redemption Road, The Day it Rained Ducks, and The Lost Deer Camp.  Motion by Karen Friedlein and second by Onica Ulveling to accept the donations.  The motion passed unanimously with Duane Horsley abstaining.     

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – The following recommendations were made:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Jerry Raymond wishes to resign from his middle school principal position at the end of his 2022-2023 contract.  Jerry has worked for CCSD for 19 years. 
2. Scott Duhrkopf would like to resign at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.  Scott has taught at CCSD for 25 years. 
3. Kim Nees would like to resign at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.  Kim has taught at CCSD for 32 years. 
4. Karen Raymond would like to resign at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.  Karen has taught at CCSD for 17 years. 
5. Dennis McCartan would like to resign at the end of the 2022-2023 school year from his high school counselor position, his weight room coordinator position as well as his junior high girls' track coaching position.  Dennis has taught and coached at CCSD for 22 years. 

TRANSFER:

1. Kaitlynn Kaufmann has requested a transfer from high school science to high school math. 

CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS:

316811. Anderson is recommending the following contract modifications due to a resignation of a 7 hour position in the fall and reorganization of duties, all effective January 1, 2023:

A.           Carri Sturm increase letter of assignment from 7 hours to 7.25 hours per day.

B.           Joni Wanninger increase letter of assignment from 7.5 hours to 7.75 hours per day.

3. Carly Tigges increase letter of assignment from 7 hours to 7.75 hours per day. 

VOLUNTEERS:

1.   Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Jenny Lu and Sean Canuso as volunteers in the Fine Arts Program at Carroll High School contingent on receipt of a clear background check.

2.    Sue Ruch is recommending Jenna Lambertz as volunteer in the T2K classrooms at Fairview.

Duane Horsley motioned and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel report.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote.

 

CONSENT AGENDA   

Minutes from December 19, 2022 and Reconsideration Committee Meetings

Bills: General ($388,512.37); PPEL ($2,642.73); Nutrition ($32,468.86); SAVE ($8,870); Debt Service ($800); Activity ($17,801.17)

Administrative Reports

First Reading of the following policies:

      900 Statement of Guiding Principles

      902 Releases to News Media - Internal Unit News

      903 Release to New Media - Board Matters

      632 Homework

      632.R1 Homework Regulation

      500 Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students

      501 Compulsory Attendance

      502 Student Absences - Excuses

      503 Entrance - Admissions

Second Reading of the following policies:

      637 Class Size

      638 Field Trips and Excursions

      638.1 Off-Campus Emergency Procedures

      639 Student Production of Materials and Services

      640 Assemblies

      641 Early Release for Seniors

      642 Student Guidance and Counseling Program

      642.1 Animals in the Classroom

      643 Building Assistance Teams

      645 Permanent Records

      646 Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

      647 School Ceremonies and Observances

Policies Recommended to be deleted:

      501R1 Attendance Cooperation Process

      501R2 Compulsory Attendance Regulation

      502R1 Middle School and High School Attendance

      502R2 Elementary Attendance

Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the consent agenda.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT           

A.              Consider approval of staffing plan for 2023-2024 - Duane Horsley motioned and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve staffing plan for 2023-2024.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote.

B.              Consider approval of date, place and time for public hearing on the 2023-2024 School Calendar – Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to set the public hearing for the 2023-2024 School Calendar at 5:35PM on Monday, February 20, 2023 in the Adams Elementary Board Room.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote.

C.            Consider approving Amended Educational Service Agreement with DMACC – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the ESA with DMACC.  The motion passed 3-0 with Kristen Lundstrom and Karen Friedlein abstaining. 

D.            Consider renewing MOU with New Hope Village regarding providing emergency and temporary shelter in the event of a disaster – Onica Ulveling motioned and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the MOU with New Hope Village.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote. 

E.            Consider appointing the Carroll Times-Herald as the official newspaper for the school district for 2023. Onica Ulveling motioned and Duane Horsley seconded to name the Carroll Times Herald as the official newspaper for required publications of the district.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote.

F.            Job Descriptions – Karen Friedlein motioned to approve the Middle School Principal and Senior Class Sponsor job descriptions with a minor change to the goal of the principal and removal of salary from the sponsor description.  Onica Ulveling seconded and the motion passed unanimously via roll call vote.

           

BUSINESS OFFICE           

A.              Approve contract with Farris Engineering for Air Conditioning project for Fairview and CMS – Onica Ulveling moved and Duane Horsley seconded to give board president Cindy Johnson approval to sign the contract with Farris Engineering once the contract has been updated to reflect changes suggested by our attorney.  Unanimous approval via roll call vote.

B.              Budget Reports

 

ADJOURNMENT – Onica Ulveling moved to adjourn at 6:50PM and Karen Friedlein seconded, unanimous approval.           

 

 

 

 

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Meeting

January 30, 2023

12:00 p.m.  Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Adams Elementary School. 

 

Roll Call: Board members present: Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Karen Friedlein.  Board member Onica Ulveling was absent. 

 

Approve the Agenda: Duane Horsley moved to approve the agenda and Karen Friedlein seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Consider approval of iJAG Agreement – Duane Horsley motioned and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to approve the iJAG Agreement between CCSD and Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Consider approval of Job Descriptions – Karen Friedlein motioned and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the iJAG 11^th and 12^th Grade Education Specialist job description.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.  Karen Friedlein motioned and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to approve the Behavior Interventionist-District job description.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. 

 

Personnel Report – Dr. Berlau presented the following personnel recommendations:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Renee Anderson wishes to resign from her preschool teaching position effective January 24th. Approval of resignation is recommended.

2. Joshua Lucken wishes to resign from his middle school (7th grade) boys’ basketball coaching position. Approval of resignation is recommended

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Sue Ruch is recommending Kristin Promes for a Strategist II Special Education position at Fairview Elementary for the 2023-24 school year. It is anticipated that Kristin will receive a Teacher Intern License in June. It is also anticipated that she will earn a Master of Arts in Teaching, SPED: Instructional Strategist II BD/LD and ID endorsements May 2024. If approved she would be on Step 0 of the BA+15 lane of the 2023-2024 salary schedule. Approval is recommended.

2. Sue Ruch is recommending Patrick Henderson as a Severe/Profound teacher associate at Fairview. If approved he would work 6.75 hours/day and would be paid $14.72/hour. (Base for S & P is $14.12, plus .30 for college, plus .30 for 11 years of experience.) Approval is recommended retroactive to January 24.

3. Randy Bissen is recommending Jake Gute for the Assistant Drama Coach/Sponsor for the fall musical. If approved he would be on Step 0 and would receive $1,367 (this amount represents the 22-23 salary schedule. This may change for 2023-2024 pending CEA negotiations). Approval is recommended.

4. Randy Bissen is recommending Zach Kaufman for the set construction position for the fall and spring plays/musicals. If approved he would receive $1,216 for the spring 2023 play. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.

5. Randy Bissen is recommending Bill Polking for the assistant drama position for

Spring 2023. He would be Kaitlynn Kaufman's assistant for the spring play. If approved he would be on Step 2 and would receive $1,421. Approval is recommended.

REIMBURSEMENT:

1. Casey Berlau is recommending that Jodie Guddall be reimbursed up to $300 per credit hour for tuition she paid to obtain a Special Education endorsement. Approval of reimbursement is recommended.

2. Casey Berlau is recommending that Keli Ballantine be reimbursed up to $300 per credit hour for tuition she paid to obtain a Special Education Strategist II endorsement. Approval of reimbursement is recommended.

Duane Horsley moved to approved the personnel recommendations and Karen Friedlein seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Adjourn: Karen Friedlein moved to adjourn at 12:22 pm and Duane Horsley seconded.  Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

 

____________________________          _____________________________

Cindy Johnson, President      Nicole McCarville, Board Secretary

 

 

 

Approved: _____________________

 

Minutes

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

February 27, 2023

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary

 

Call Meeting to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Public Forum: No members of the public addressed the board.

 

Roll Call: Board members Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom and Onica Ulveling were all present.

 

Approval of Agenda:

It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Onica Ulveling to approve the Board agenda.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Recommendation from the Reconsideration Committee:  Onica Ulveling moved to approve the recommendation from the reconsideration committee’s February 20, 2023 meeting to keep the books A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, and A Court of Frost and Starlight in the CHS media center.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion.  The motion on A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Frost and Starlight passed on a vote of 4–1 with Karen Friedlein voting No.  The motion on A Court of Mist and Fury passed on a vote of 3-2 with Karen Friedlein and Duane Horsley voting No.

 

Opening Offer for 2023-2024 from CEA: CMS Teacher and CEA representative Jesse Strong presented the opening negotiation offer for 2023-24 from CEA with an increase to base salary of $38,000 and total package excluding insurance of $810,237.57 or 8.30%.

 

Opening Offer for 2023-2024 from CCSD to CEA: Dr. Berlau presented the opening offer to CEA from CCSD for 2023-24 with an increase to base salary of $35,000 and total package excluding insurance of $182,857.94 or 2.02%.

 

Presentation:  School Improvement Advisory Council parent members Sondra Rierson and Lindsay Haukap presented to the board regarding the recent SIAC meeting content around the district/building strategic plans and the committee’s appreciation for the data, goals, and work being addressed in the buildings and shared with SIAC members. They discussed some of the conversations that have happened at SIAC meetings around mental health, professional development, rigor of the coursework, and closing the campus at the high school to increase instructional time.

 

Open Public Hearing on the Proposed 2023-24 School Calendar:  President Cindy Johnson declared the public hearing open at 5:47 p.m.  No members of the public addressed the board regarding the calendar.  Dr. Berlau highlighted the main changes with the schedule, including conference weeks having just one night of conferences and March having a full spring break week.

 

Close Public Hearing: President Cindy Johnson declared the public hearing closed at 5:49 p.m.

 

Consider Approval of 2023-2024 School Calendar:  Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Donations: Onica Ulveling motioned and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the following donations: Woodmen of the World, Arcadia Unit - breakfast and office supplies for the staff at CMS for Feb. 13th PD day; Kas Clausen - $250 to The Tiger Cupboard; and Delta Dental - 144 toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss to each Fairview and Adams Elementary.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Consent Agenda:

1. Items withdrawn from consent agenda
2. Minutes from January 16, 2023, January 30, 2023, Reconsideration Committee Minutes February 20, 2023           
3. Bill List – General Fund- $728,936.21; PPEL- $5,322.41; Nutrition- $49,305.79; Activity Fund - $24,410.10
4. Administrative Reports
   
   1. Director of Teaching and Learning
   2. Fairview Elementary Report
   3. Adams Elementary Report
   4. Middle School Report
   5. High School Report
5. Job Description:  Teacher: Title I
6. Board Policy Review
   
   1. First Reading of Board Policies

514            International Students In Student Foreign Exchange Program

                        515            Homeless Children and Youth

1. 2. Second Reading of Board Policies

                        900             Statement of Guiding Principles

                        902             Releases to News Media - Internal Unit News

                        903             Release to New Media - Board Matters

                        632             Homework

                        632.R1 Homework Regulation

                        500             Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students

                        501            Compulsory Attendance

                        502            Student Absences - Excuses

                        503            Entrance - Admissions

It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Onica Ulveling to approve the consent agenda as presented.  The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote.

 

Personnel Report:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Michelle Jacobson wishes to resign from her T2K-4th grade music instructor position at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Michelle has worked at CCSD for two years.
2. Kristen Campbell wishes to resign from her high school physical education teaching position at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Kristen has taught at CCSD for one year.
3. Kyla Schafer wishes to resign from her 4-6 Music position at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Kyla has worked for CCSD for 11 years.
4. Pam Austin wishes to resign from her Business Teaching position at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Pam has worked for CCSD for 7 years.
5. Hailey Klocke wishes to resign from her Tiger Zone teacher associate position effective February 1st.
6. Jordan Janssen wishes to resign from her special education teacher associate position at Fairview effective February 14th. She will continue to be under contract as a bus driver.
7. Doug Hoffmann wishes to resign from his custodial position effective March 25th. Doug has worked for CCSD for sixteen years.
8. Mark Skillen wishes to resign from his custodial position effective February 28th, 2023.  Mark has worked for CCSD for 13 years. 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Crystal Boes is recommending Amber Gross for a fourth grade teaching position. Amber is a graduate of Iowa State University and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Literacy Education at Morningside University. Amber is currently teaching at Logan-Magnolia CSD. If approved Amber would be on Step 3 of the BA+15 lane of the 2023-2024 salary schedule. Signing bonus of $2,000 is also recommended.
2. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Joyce Bierl for the Senior Class Sponsor position. If approved Joyce would receive $1,000.
3. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Trevor Joiner for the PE/Strength and Conditioning teaching position as well as Weight Room Coordinator position. Trevor has most recently been teaching at Des Moines Public Schools. If approved he would be on Step 5 of the MA lane of the 2023-2024 salary schedule. Signing bonus of $2,000 is also recommended.
4. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Xavier Hernandez for the high school PLTW/Science teaching position. Xavier has most recently been substitute teaching at CCSD. Xavier is a graduate of West Texas A & M University with a degree in biology. He is currently in the RAPIL (Regents Alternative Pathway to Iowa Licensure) program. If approved he would be on Step 0 of the BA lane of the 2023- 2024 salary schedule. Signing bonus of $2,000 is also recommended. Approval is recommended contingent upon his receiving CTE Endorsement.
5. Sue Ruch is recommending DeAnn Leiting for a Behavioral Interventionist position. DeAnn has a BA from Buena Vista University and Master of Social Work Degree from University of Iowa. She has served as a School Social worker at Ar-We-Va, Heartland Family Service in Harlan, and at Heartland AEA. She has also served as a therapist for Senior Life Solutions and Seasons Center for Behavioral Health. Most recently she has worked at Prairie Lakes AEA (Pocahontas) and the Audubon/Coon Rapids CSD. If approved DeAnn would be paid $64,709. Signing bonus of $2,000 is also recommended.
6. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Samantha Block for the high school counselor position. Samantha is a graduate of Buena Vista University and has a master's degree in Professional School Counseling. She has most recently been working as a counselor at Newell-Fonda School. If approved Samantha would be on Step 8 of the MA lane of the 2023-2024 salary schedule. Signing bonus of $2,000 is also recommended.
7. Craig Rowedder is recommending Cody Wardell for the Technology Technician position. If approved Cody would work 40 hours/week and be paid $20/hour, starting March 1, 2023.
8. Sue Ruch is recommending Nathan Wuebker for a special education teacher associate at Fairview. If approved Nathan would be paid $13.35 per hour. (Base for Sped TA $13.05 plus thirty cents for 14 years of experience). If approved he would work 6.75 hours per day and begin working March 6th.
9. Sue Ruch is recommending Abby Munson for a regular education teacher associate position at Fairview (TigerZone). If approved Abby would be paid $12.79 per hour, the base TA pay. If approved she would work 2.25 hours per day and 3 to 4 days/week. If approved she would start March 7th.

CONTRACT MODIFIATIONS:

1. Jerry Raymond is recommending that Margaret Gruba's teacher associate contract be modified from 4 hours/day to 5.25 hours/day. Margaret's schedule changed when she began driving bus for CCSD in addition to working as a TA at CMS.
2. Kristen Promes was approved for a Special Education Teaching position for 2023- 2024. Casey Berlau is recommending that Kristen receive a $2,000 signing bonus in addition to her 23-24 salary.
3. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending that Kristi Shanks contract be amended to add an extended 15 days to her contract for the 2023-2024 school year. Kristi will be taking on some of the student scheduling duties that Mr. McCartan previously did.

VOLUNTEERS:

1. Sue Ruch would like to recommend the following as volunteers at Fairview: Lindsay Haukap, Courtney Cook, Tasha Goecke, Alicia Patrick, Amanda Halbur, Maria Cullen and Shellie Haluska. Approval of volunteers is recommended contingent upon receipt of clear background checks.

 

Administrative Report:

A.     Approve Wellness Committee – Dr. Berlau discussed with the wellness policy and the related wellness committee.  The current board policy committee that includes district staff, parents/community members, board members, and students along with the food service director, PE and nursing staff, will serve as the wellness committee and will complete the triennial assessment of the policy goals at an upcoming policy committee meeting.

B.    CHS Course Handbook for 2023-2024 – CHS Principal Kourtney Abbotts presented the CHS course handbook for 2023-2024 noting that pieces related to DMACC course offerings are not yet final.  She discussed the pathways concept that is being implemented.  Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the CHS course handbook.  The motion carried unanimously.

C.    Staffing Plan – Dr. Berlau discussed staffing plans for the upcoming year and where the district currently stands for hiring positions that had been previously approved by the board.

 

Business Office Report:

1. Capital Outlay:

1. Garden Tractor – this was tabled to a future meeting.

2. Change Order on Air Conditioning Project at CMS and FV – The Board reviewed the AIA Document and Carroll Control Systems change order documents, noting that the original contract value of the project of $609,700 is decreasing by $63,600 due to value engineering for a revised contract price of $546,100.  Onica Ulveling moved and Karen Friedlein seconded the change order reducing the project by $63,600.  The motion carried unanimously.
3. Instructional Support Levy (ISL) Renewal – The board discussed the election timing for the ISL renewal as well as the extension for the Revenue Purpose Statement for the SAVE fund dollars.  The board is tentatively planning on putting the ISL renewal on the November 7^th, 2023 election.
4. Budget Updates
5. Resolution for interfund balance transfers: For the year ending 6/30/22, the preliminary interfund balances due from the Nutrition Fund and TigerZone were $113,033.46 and $47,557.37.  At the completion of our FY22 audit, the nutrition fund and TigerZone fund must pay those interfund balances to the general fund with board resolution.  Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to pay the interfund balances due to the General fund from the Nutrition and TigerZone funds for the final FY22 audited interfund balances up to the preliminary amounts presented.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation: At 6:57 p.m., Onica Ulveling moved and Duane Horsley seconded to enter closed session under the provisions of Code of Iowa 21.5.1.i.: “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.  This session will also be closed to comply with the confidentiality of personnel records requirements.”  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

At 8:02 p.m., President Cindy Johnson declared the meeting open.

 

Adjournment:

It was moved by Onica Ulveling and seconded by Duane Horsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.  Unanimous approval.  The board then entered an exempt session to discuss negotiation strategy.

Minutes

CCSD Board of Directors’ Meeting

February 6, 2023

5:30 p.m.  Board Room, Adams Elementary School

 

Call to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Adams Elementary School. 

 

Roll Call: Board members present: Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Onica Ulveling, and Karen Friedlein.  Board member Kristen Lundstrom was absent. 

 

Approve the Agenda: Karen Friedlein moved to approve the agenda and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Presentations – Preschool teachers Sarah Buswell, Holly Warnke, and Jill Weber gave a presentation to the board on the statewide voluntary preschool program at Fairview, including their use of the professional development Mondays, the functional goals/data they collect and how they use different teaching/learning methods for student engagement.  Brooke Eischeid and Bev Schmitt-Kirsch then presented on the new Transition to Kindergarten (T2K) program they teach, including program qualifications, comparison of their day to preschool and kindergarten, and end of year goals/expectations. 

 

Review Curriculum Purchase Plan – Karinne Tharaldson, Linsey Pick, and Ryan Simmelink reviewed the curriculum that has been purchased from 2020-2023 and what areas they are looking to update/replace curriculum for in 2023-2026.  The reviewed the process for curriculum selection and where in the process they are for the areas they are looking to update first.

 

Discussion – Instructional Support Levy – Dr. Berlau gave some information on the Instructional Support Levy that is currently set to expire on June 30, 2025, including the board procedures needed to renew as well as possible timelines based on the various election dates available.

 

DLR Group Facility Study – DLR Group reviewed the recommendations from the facility study with the board and the group held a discussion on the various items to consider along with the next steps to proceed.

 

Adjourn: Duane Horsley moved to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. and Onica Ulveling seconded.  Unanimous approval.

 

 

___________________________          _____________________________

Cindy Johnson, President      Nicole McCarville, Board Secretary

 

Approved: _____________________

Minutes

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

March 20, 2023

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary

 

Call Meeting to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Public Forum: No members of the public addressed the board.

 

Roll Call: Board members Karen Friedlein (via zoom/phone), Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, and Onica Ulveling were all present.  Kristen Lundstrom was absent.

 

Approval of Agenda:  It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Onica Ulveling to approve the Board agenda.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Approve agreement with the Carroll Education Association for 2023-2024:  Dr. Berlau presented the tentative agreement with the CEA for 2023-2024, which included discontinuing the traditional lane/step salary schedule, an increase to base salary to $38,000 and a total salary (with TSS, IPERS, and FICA) of 2.71% and 5.87% with insurance included.  It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Onica Ulveling to approve agreement with CEA for 2023-2024.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Field Trip – FFA State Convention:  FFA Advisor Brady Eischeid was seeking approval from the board for members of the Carroll Area FFA chapter to attend the FFA State Leadership Conference in April in Ames, which would include an overnight stay due to the schedule.  Onica Ulveling moved to approve the overnight trip and Duane Horsley seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Donations: Dr. Berlau presented donations of: $1,000 from the Carroll Rivalry Club to the CHS Golf programs, a new clarinet and new flute from Kim Reiter to the CHS band programs, and plaques with the stadium historical information from Mike McCaffrey.  Mike McCaffrey and Vick Gach gave a short presentation on the information that would be included and showed examples of the plaques.  Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the donations.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Consent Agenda:

1. Items withdrawn from consent agenda
2. Minutes from February 6, 2023, February 27, 2023, and March 6, 2023
3. Bill List – General Fund- $210,600.67; Management - $52,256.25;  PPEL- $3,795.50; Nutrition- $50,481.39; SAVE - $4,565 Activity Fund - $21,158.68
4. Administrative Reports
   
   1. Director of Teaching and Learning
   2. Fairview Elementary Report
   3. Adams Elementary Report
   4. Middle School Report
   5. High School Report
5. Agreements
   
   1. TAP Agreement
   2. University of Northern Iowa Student Teacher Agreement
   3. Morningside student teacher agreement
   4. Memorandum of Understanding with RSVP Volunteers
   5. AEA Purchase Agreement for food services
6. Board Policy Review

Second Reading of Board Policies

514. International Students In Student Foreign Exchange Program
515. Homeless Children and Youth

First Reading of Board Policies

517. Student Release During School Hours
518. Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Receiving District
519. Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Sending District

521. Student Expression and Student Publications

523  Student Appearance

525  Student Complaints and Grievances

526  Student Lockers

527  Weapons

528  Smoking, Drinking, Drugs

528R1  Smoking, Drinking, Drugs -Regulation

Recommendation to Delete the Following Policies

520  Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures As An Alternative Receiving District

522  Foreign Students

Form accompanying 528R1 - Student Referral to New Opportunities

7. Job Descriptions – Head Custodian Carroll High School, Head Custodian Adams Elementary, Head Custodian Fairview Elementary and Middle School

It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Onica Ulveling to approve the consent agenda as presented with two recommended modifications to the job descriptions.  The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote.

 

Personnel Report:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Jake Thompson wishes to resign from his physical education teaching position as well as his MS Volleyball coaching position at CMS at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

2. Jen Dentlinger wishes to resign from her Transportation and Student Information Specialist position effective March 21st.

3. Catherine Peterson wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at CMS effective 3-13-23.

4. Marcia Mendoza wishes to resign from her TA shuttle position effective March 17th. She wishes to remain working as a TA in the classroom.

5. Brooke Kerkhoff wishes to resign from her TA position effective March 24th.

6. Gabby Olberding wishes to resign from her TA (Tiger Zone) position effective March 9th.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Casey Berlau is recommending Scot Aden for the Middle School principal position. Scot is a graduate of Saint Ambrose University with a BA in Physical Education. He is a graduate of Drake University with a Masters in Educational Leadership. He has served as principal at Atlantic Community School District, Cherokee Community School District, and Gladbrook Reinbeck School. If approved he would work a 240 day contract and be paid $123,000. Scot will also receive up to $5,000 for moving expenses. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.

2. Kourtney Abbotts is recommended William DJ Shull for the 9-12 Physical Education teaching position at CHS. William expects to graduate in May with his BS in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University. If approved he would receive $44,545 (Base of $38,000 plus $6,545 TSS) - BA lane of the salary schedule, plus a $2,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a valid Iowa teaching license.

3. Sue Ruch is recommending Danielle Buhs for a FV Preschool teaching position. Danielle is a graduate of University of Northern Iowa with a BA in Early Childhood.  She also has a Master of Arts from University of Northern Iowa in Early Childhood Education. Danielle has experience teaching preschool, second and third grades. If approved she would be on the MA lane and would receive $53,941 (Base of 47,059 plus $6,882 TSS) plus a $2,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.

4. Jerry Raymond is recommending Kyle Grossnickle for the 5-8 CMS Instrumental Music position. Kyle will be graduating from Iowa State University in May with a bachelor's degree in Music. If approved he would receive $44,545 (Base of $38,000 plus $6,545 TSS) BA lane of the salary schedule, plus a $2,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a valid Iowa teaching license.

5. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Chloe Brown for a High School Math teaching position. If approved Chloe will be Step 0, MA and would receive $47,470 (Base of $40,925 plus $6,545 TSS) plus a sign on bonus of $2,000. Chloe is a graduate of Iowa State with a BS in Math and will receive her master's degree in May 2023 in Math education. Chloe has been a sub teacher at Southeast Polk junior high. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a valid Iowa teaching license.

6. Randy Bissen is recommending David Reis for the freshmen baseball coaching position as well as the assistant girls’ soccer coaching position. If approved David would receive $2,563 for the freshmen baseball position and $2,563 for the assistant girls’ soccer coaching position. Approval of coaching positions is recommended.

6. Jerry Raymond is recommending Jane Heithoff for an accompanist position for the 5-6th grade concert in May. Jane will work on an as needed basis and the rate of pay will be $20/hour. Approval is contingent on a clear background check.

VOLUNTEER:

1. Randy Bissen is recommending Eric Nagl as a volunteer with the JV and Varsity baseball programs. Approval of volunteer is recommended.

2. Randy Bissen is recommending Brock Jones as a volunteer with the softball team. Brock was a softball coach for us the past few years. He will serve as a volunteer instead of a paid coach due to his work schedule.

TRANSFERS:

1. Jerry Raymond has approved the transfer of Matt Reicks from middle school special education teaching, Strategist II, to the 8th grade, Strategist I, special education teaching position.

2. Crystal Boes and Sue Ruch have approved the transfer of Kara Neville to the Title Reading and Math position.

Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel recommendations.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Administrative Report:

A.     Snow Makeup Day Plan – Dr. Berlau presented his plan for the missed time due to snow days and early outs/late starts.  He recommended making May 26^th a full day, adding May 30^th as a full student day, adding May31st as a student day with a 2 hour early out and then June 1, 2 and 5 as staff contract days.  Onica Ulveling moved to approved the 2022-2023 calendar revisions and Duane Horsley seconded.  The motion passed unanimously

B.    Little Tiger Preschool Handbook revisions – Fairview Elementary principal Sue Ruch presented some revisions to the preschool handbook resulting from a recent preschool quality review.  Onica Ulveling moved and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the revised preschool handbook.  The motion carried unanimously.

C.    FFA Farm Leases – Dr. Berlau presented farmland leases for the Carroll Area FFA chapter from the City of Carroll, James Auen, and two with Region XII.  Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the leases.  The motion passed unanimously

 

Business Office Report:

1. Present Draft of 2023-2024 Certified Budget and Amended FY23 Budget: Board Secretary Nicole McCarville presented a draft of the FY23-24 budget, which shows a proposed property tax levy of $9.88719/1,000 valuation. 
2. Set date, time and location for public hearing on the FY24 certified budget and FY23 budget amendment – The Board set the public hearing for April 17^th at the regular April board meeting with a hearing time of 5:45PM in the Adams Elementary board room.
3. Capital Outlay – Dr. Berlau presented two bids for a new garden tractor: Rueter’s $18,200 and John Deere $14,600.  Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to accept the bid from John Deere for $14,600.  The motion passed unanimously.
4. Consider request to seek bids for 3 bus purchases in the 2024-2025 school year – the board gave verbal approval to seek bids for 3 buses to be purchased in 2024-2025.
5. Consider approval of Local Government Risk Pool Agreement: Nicole McCarville presented the FY24 LGRP agreement for natural gas, noting a decrease in the annual premium to $136,533.02.  Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the agreement.  The motion passed unanimously.
6. Budget Reports

 

Adjournment:

It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Onica Ulveling to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m.  Unanimous approval. 

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

March 24, 2023

12:00 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary

 

Call Meeting to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

 

Roll Call: Board members Duane Horsley, Kristen Lundstrom, Onica Ulveling, and Cindy Johnson were present.  Karen Friedlein was absent.

 

Approval of Agenda:

It was moved by Duane Horsley to approve the agenda and seconded by Kristen Lundstrom.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Consider Offering a Stipend to Staff for Early Return of 2023-2024 Contracts.

The Board discussed offering a retention payment for staff that turn their 23-24 contracts/letters of assignment in within 5 school days of them being sent.  Board secretary/treasurer Nicole McCarville gave some budget information on possible categorical balances/funds that could be used to pay for the stipend.  The board considered a stipend amount of $250 and $500 and the different categories of staff to include.  Duane Horsley motioned to provide a $500 retention bonus for returning staff that turn in their contracts/letters of assignment within 5 school days of them being sent out and including all full-time or regularly scheduled staff (excluding non-staff coaches/sponsors, substitutes, and others not regularly scheduled) which would be a maximum cost of $133,500 if all eligible staff met the timeline.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment – Duane Horsley moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to adjourn at 12:21 p.m. with unanimous approval. 

Minutes

Board of Directors Work Session

March 6, 2023

5:00 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary

 

Call Meeting to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

 

Roll Call: Board members Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom and Onica Ulveling were all present.

 

Approval of Agenda:

It was moved by Karen Friedlein and seconded by Duane Horsley to approve the Board agenda.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Personnel:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Sue Ruch is recommending Micah Henderson for a special education teacher associate position at Fairview.  Micah is a CHS graduate.  If approved he would be paid $13.05/hour and would work 6.75 hours/day. 
2. Sue Ruch is recommending Shannon Heisterkamp for a first grade teacher position at Fairview.  Shannon is a graduate of The University of Northern Iowa.  She has most recently been employed at Coon Rapids-Bayard CSD.  If approved she would be on Step 22 of the BA+15 lane of 2023-2024 schedule and would receive a $2,000 signing bonus.  Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
3. Crystal Boes is recommending Morgan Irlbeck for an elementary teaching position at Adams Elementary.  Morgan is a graduate of Iowa State University.  She has most recently been employed at the Des Moines CSD as a first grade teacher and also as a K-5 Interventionist.  If approved she would be on Step 8 of the BA lane of 2023-2024 schedule and would receive a $2,000 signing bonus.  Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.

TRANSFER:

1. Casey Berlau approved Rachel Wittry’s transfer from a Special Ed teaching position at Carroll Middle School to a Special Ed teaching position at Carroll High School for the 2023-24 school year.

Duane Horsley moved to approved the personnel recommendations and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Review/Discussion on Facilities and Budget

1. Facility Plan – The board discussed the recent recommendations from DLR Group regarding the district’s facility needs and plans.  Dr. Berlau and Nicole McCarville gave some preliminary information on possible ways to pay for a project, including borrowing capacity against SAVE dollars, a voted PPEL levy and General Obligation bond.   They also discussed adding the Revenue Purpose Statement to the November 7^th ballot for the extension of SAVE funding, which just gives the public the opportunity to approve the appropriate uses for SAVE funding.  After discussion, the board’s initial priorities are to first complete projects that can be financed by borrowing against SAVE (rather than increasing property tax levies) and starting with a bus facility project and possibility including other projects at Fairview or other buildings built in with it. 
2. Instructional Support Levy - The board discussed the requirements necessary for getting the ISL renewal on the November 7, 2023 election ballot.  Discussion around some strategies for communicating information about the ISL to the public also took place. 
3. Certified Budget Timeline – The board discussed the necessary steps to the certified budget process.  Dr. Berlau and Nicole McCarville updated the board on the change to the filing timeline this year due to the late changes to property valuation rollbacks impacting the FY24 budgets.  With the certification deadline of April 30^th, the board will receive a preliminary budget at the March 20^th meeting and tentative public hearing date of April 17^th at the regularly scheduled board meeting for that month.

 

Adjournment – Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to adjourn at 5:56 p.m. with unanimous approval. 

 Minutes

Carroll CSD Board of Directors Meeting

April 10, 2023

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary

Call Meeting to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

 Roll Call: Board members Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, and Onica Ulveling were all present. Kristen

Lundstrom and Karen Friedlein were absent.

 Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Onica Ulveling to approve the

Board agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

 Personnel Report:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Amy Baxter wishes to resign from her high school English teaching position at the end of the

2022-2023 school year. Amy has worked for CCSD for two years.

2. Crystal Boes wishes to resign from her Adams Elementary principal position. Crystal has worked

at CCSD for 4 years.

3. Steph Conger wishes to resign from her bus driving position effective April 21, 2023. Steph has

worked for CCSD for two years.

4. Melissa Ehlers wishes to resign from her special education teaching position at CHS. Melissa

has worked for CCSD for 22 years.

5. Chloe Gallegos wishes to resign from her 9th grade softball coaching position contingent upon

being approved for the JV softball coaching position.

6. Rachelle Heilesen wishes to resign from her teaching position at CMS. Rachelle has worked at

CCSD for two years.

7. Shelley Helmich wishes to resign from her Carroll High School teaching position at the end of the

2022-23 school year. Shelley has worked at CCSD for four years. She wishes to maintain her

assistant girls’ basketball coaching position.

8. Doug Leiting wishes to resign from his Carroll High School teaching position as well as his middle

school girls’ track coaching position at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Doug has worked at

CCSD for fifteen years.

9. Patty Mishark wishes to resign from her Carroll Middle School teaching position at the end of the

2022-23 school year. Patty has worked at CCSD for eight years.

10. Theresa Pauk wishes to resign from her school nurse position at the end of the 2022-23 school

year. Theresa has worked for CCSD for five years.

11. Liz Moreland wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at CMS effective 3-22-23. Liz

has worked for CCSD for 1 year.

12. Rachel Wittry wishes to resign from her special education teaching position at CMS. Rachel has

taught at CCSD for four years.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Amy Holst for an Art Instructor position at CHS. Amy has

been working as a sub teacher at OABCIG as well as Ridgeview Community Schools. Amy has

experience working in graphic design for law firms and newspapers. If approved Amy would be

on the BA lane. She has no full-time years of teaching experience. If approved she would be paid

$44,545 (Base of $38,000 plus $6,545 TSS). Signing bonus of $2,000 is also recommended.

2. Sue Ruch is recommending Abigail Riley for the T2K- 4th grade vocal music position. Abigail is a

graduate of Belmont University in TN with a degree in Music Education - Vocal Emphasis. Abigail

taught K- 8th grade vocal and instrumental music at the Schleswig Community District for the

past two years. Prior to that she taught at Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools for three years. If

approved, Abigail would receive a salary of Base of $38,625 + (TSS) $6,676 = $45,301. It is also

recommended that she receive a Music Program Stipend of $773 (K-3) + $129 (4th) = $902.

Abigail would receive a signing bonus of $2,000. Approval is recommended contingent upon

receipt of a clear background check.

3. Jeff Dvorak is recommending Randy Tryon for a summer mowing position. If approved he will

make $ 13.25 per hour.

4. Jeff Dvorak is recommending Michael J. Klemmensen for the High School Head Custodian

position. He will work 6:30 am – 3:30 pm, M-F. He will receive $20.00/hour and time and 1⁄2 for

hours worked over 40 hours. He will work 260 days/year. He will receive full family insurance paid

by the district. He will receive a $25 per month phone reimbursement and a $2,000 signing

bonus.

5. Randy Bissen is recommending Chloe Gallegos for the JV softball coaching position. Chloe has

one year of softball coaching experience and if approved would receive $3,137 (2023 season:

based off of 2022-2023 negotiated agreement).

Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel recommendations. The

motion passed unanimously.

 Work Session Items:

A.  District Safety Updates – Dr. Berlau gave a brief update to the board regarding safety measures

being reviewed and implemented within the district based on the external safety evaluation of all of

our attendance centers and indicated that the board will be seeing quotes for various pieces related

to safety in the near future.

Kristen Lundstrom joined the meeting at 5:27p.m.

B.  Curriculum Materials Discussion – Karinne Tharaldson, Director of Teaching & Learning, Linsey

Pick, Curriculum Coordinator, Sue Ruch, Fairview Principal, and teachers Breely Cleveland,

Heather Arguello, and Nicole Martin presented to the board regarding the detailed work that the

teaching and learning team, as well as administrators, curriculum leads and other teachers, have

been working on in regards to the selection of new curriculum for elementary phonics and writing

and secondary English Language Arts, Math and Science. They reviewed the detailed steps

they’ve followed in accordance with Policy 628, including the timelines of the work, the individuals

involved and the processes they’ve followed. The team then presented their recommendations to

the board for each area, why the recommendations rose to the top from the options reviewed and

the quotes for the cost of the selections. The presentation and recommendations started and

ended with the CCSD Mission, Vision, and Values to emphasize the goals behind the team’s desire

to update curriculum for these areas.

 Adjournment:

It was moved by Onica Ulveling and seconded by Duane Horsley to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m.

Unanimous approval.

Minutes

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

April 17, 2023

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary

 

Call Meeting to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Public Forum: Sara Woerdehoff addressed the board regarding concerns on curriculum.

 

Roll Call: Board members Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom and Onica Ulveling were all present.

 

Approval of Agenda:  It was moved by Onica Ulveling and seconded by Karen Friedlein to approve the Board agenda.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Recommendation from the Reconsideration Committee:  Onica Ulveling moved to approve the recommendation from the reconsideration committee’s March 29, 2023 meeting to keep the books Breathless by Jennifer Niven and The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle in the CMS Media Center.  Kristen Lundstrom seconded the motion.  The motion carried 4-1 in favor of approving the recommendation with Duane Horsley voting No.

 

Public Hearing on FY23-24 Published Budget:  Cindy Johnson opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. and there were no comments or questions heard.  The public hearing closed at 5:51 p.m.

 

Public Hearing on FY23 Published Budget Amendment:  Cindy Johnson opened the public hearing at 5:51 p.m. and there were no comments or questions heard.  The public hearing closed at 5:51 p.m.

 

Consider approval of the FY24 Certified Budget:  Duane Horsely moved to approve the published FY24 budget which sets a property tax rate of $9.88719/$1,000 valuation and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Consider approval of the FY23 Amended Budget: Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the FY23 amended budget, which increases the Total Support Services expenditures by $800,000 to account for new transportation vehicles and the HVAC project funded by ESSER, noting the budget amendment does not change property taxes.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Consent Agenda:

1. Items withdrawn from consent agenda
2. Minutes from March 20, 2023, March 24, 2023, April 10, 2023 board meetings and March 29, 2023 Reconsideration Committee
3. Bill List – General Fund- $288,186.32;  PPEL- $3,242.03; Nutrition- $51,896.93; Activity Fund - $42,042.84
4. Administrative Reports
   
   1. Director of Teaching and Learning
   2. Fairview Elementary Report
   3. Adams Elementary Report
   4. Middle School Report
   5. High School Report
5. Agreement with Timberline Billing Services
6. Board Policy Review

Second Reading of Board Policies

517. Student Release During School Hours
518. Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Receiving District
519. Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Sending District

521. Student Expression and Student Publications

523  Student Appearance

525  Student Complaints and Grievances

526  Student Lockers

527  Weapons

528  Smoking, Drinking, Drugs

528R1  Smoking, Drinking, Drugs -Regulation

First Reading of Board Policies

529 Search and Seizure

529R1 Search and Seizure Regulation

529E1 Search and Seizure Checklist Exhibit

530 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies

530R1 Interviews With Students

531 Use of Motor Vehicles

533 Care of School Property/Vandalism

534 Use of Bicycles

535 Attendance Center Assignment

Recommendation to Delete the Following Policies

532 Student Due Process Rights

It was moved by Duane Horsley and seconded by Kristen Lundstrom to approve the consent agenda as presented.  The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote.

 

Non-Bargaining Wages: Dr. Berlau presented the non-bargaining wage proposal from the labor management committee which consists of Dr. Berlau, Nicole McCarville and board members Cindy Johnson and Kristen Lundstrom.  Duane Horsley motioned to approve the wages as presented and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Donations: Dr. Berlau presented the following donations: Randi and Ryan Boell would like to donate Popcorn and “mixins” to the CHS staff; Marcy and Nate Puck would like to donate lunch for the CHS staff; Kourtney and Brett Abbotts would like to donate Beyond the Bread Creations for the CHS staff; Toni and Jamie North would like to donate cookies and Lemonade to the CHS staff; Amy and John Collison would like to donate snacks to the CHS staff; Trinity Episcopal Church’s congregation would like to donate $500 to the Tiger Cupboard program.  Onica Ulveling moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the donations.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Personnel Report:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Margaret Gruba wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at CMS effective April 20th contingent upon being approved for a noon bus driving position.
2. Vicki Keller wishes to resign from her food service position effective March 30, 2023. Vicki has worked at CCSD for two years.
3. Cindy Lambertz wishes to resign from her food service position at the end of the 22-23 school year. Cindy has worked for CCSD for 22 years.
4. Trace Murray wishes to resign from his elementary teaching position, curriculum lead as well as his freshmen girls' basketball coaching positions at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Trace has worked for CCSD for two years.
5. Tami Meiners wishes to resign from her Assistant Individual Speech and her Assistant Large Group speech sponsor positions.
6. Bill Polking wishes to resign from his Head Large Group Speech sponsor position.
7. Kristi Shanks wishes to resign from her Student Council sponsor position at the end of the 22-23 school year.
8. Sandy Davis wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at CMS at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Sandy has worked for CCSD for three years.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Jeff Cullen is recommending Margaret Gruba for a noon route. Margaret currently drives a SE morning and afternoon route and this would be in addition to her current driving duties.
2. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Maggie Hannasch for the High School ELA teaching position. Maggie has most recently taught at East Sac County Schools. If approved she would be paid $45,778 (Salary plus TSS) plus a $2,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
3. Crystal Boes is recommending Dayton Ross for a 4th grade teaching position. If approved he would be paid $44,545 (Salary plus TSS) plus a $2,000 signing bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a valid Iowa teaching license.
4. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Nancy Stark for a Special Education –Strategist I teaching position at CHS. If approved she would be paid $61,994. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION:

1. Jeff Dvorak is recommending that John Jorgenson's Head Custodian contract be modified to include $25.00 per month phone reimbursement in lieu of a district provided phone beginning in March 2023.

VOLUNTEER:

1. Randy Bissen is recommending Randi Boell as a volunteer with the Mock Trial program. Approval of volunteer is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
2. Randy Bissen is recommending Josh Sporrer as a volunteer softball coach. Josh was a JR basketball coach for us a few years ago and will work well with our student-athletes.

TRANSFERS:

1.     Jerry Raymond is recommending Josh Lucken for a transfer to the MS Math position.

Duane Horsley moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the personnel recommendations.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Administrative Report:

A.  FFA Lease with Kuemper

B. FFA Lease with Todd Rueter

Duane Horsley motioned to approve both FFA leases and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

C. Consider Renewing Cooperative Shared Transportation Director Agreement with Glidden Ralston

D.  Consider Renewing Shared Transportation Maintenance Agreement with Glidden Ralston

        Onica Ulveling moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the both transportation related agreements with Glidden Ralston.  The motion passed unanimously.

E. Consider Job Descriptions:

Director of Special Education

Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Coordinator

            Duane Horsely moved to approve the job descriptions and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.

F.   2023 - 2024 Cooperative Sharing Athletic Programs

Girls Swim:  ACGC, Denison-Schleswig, South Central Calhoun, Kuemper, Coon Rapids Bayard, East Sac County, ArWeVa, Glidden, Green County

Girls Soccer: Coon Rapids Bayard, ArWeVa, Glidden

Girls Golf:  AwVeVa

Boys Swim: ACGC, Denison-Schleswig, South Central Calhoun, Kuemper, Coon Rapids Bayard, East Sac County, ArWeVa, Glidden, Greene County

Boys Golf:  ArWeVa

            Onica Ulveling moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to approve the sharing agreements.  The motion passed unanimously.

G.    Consider approval of agreement with DMACC for concurrent enrollment courses for 2023-2024 school year.  Duane Horsley moved to approve the DMACC agreement for concurrent enrollment and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion passed 4-0 with Kristen Lundstrom abstaining.

H. Approval of 2023 Graduates pending meeting the graduation requirements of the CCSD: Brian De Jesus Aldana, Javid Jack Arkland, Shayne Marie Aschinger, Isabella Mae Baldus, Alec Lee Ball, Briana Faith Beckman, Bryce David Berlau, Nathaniel Brian Beyerink, Brayden Kenneth Blunk, Maia Marie Boell, Olivia Claire Boes, Miles Keith Bogue, Brandon John Bohac, Michaela Jean Bradley, Drake Edward Burnette, Haley Jo Bush, Gage Christopher Butcher, Mackenzie Rae Case-Johnson, Melissa Soad Chacon Gomez, Jeep James Clark, Payton Ann Cote, William Eugene Croghan, Andres Cruz, Ashlee Victoria Danner, Rose Elizabeth Danner, Makinnon Scott Davis, Liliana Elizabeth Diehl, Andrew John Deiter, Jonathan Eason, Maliki Dean Fritz, Jireh Arek Gallegos, Tanner Nichlos Gotto, Amber Marguerite Grell, Ava Carol-Gene Gross, Avery Brynn Haakenson, Andrea Kristine Hackfort, Treva Aubrey Hahn, Zachary Ryan Harkrider, Daniel Kenneth Harrison, Ty David Hawkinson, Blake Thomas Heiman, Joewie Lil Heithoff, Emma Jean Hinners, Trey William Hunter, Hannah Marie Julich, Kylie Lynn Kelly, Karsyn Michael Kent, Joe Riley Kimball, Makalei Renae Kofron, Kailey Renae Kramer, Jack William Ladwig, Wyatt Andrew Ladwig, Elisha Grace Lo, Tyson Jacob Lundstrom, Jocelyn Jo Malloy, Ronald James Mapes, Arnabella Rae Martin, Meghan Kennedy McGuill, James Connor McGuire, Rachel Marie Mead, Lydia Catherine Meiners, Gage Musfeldt, Koby Jeff Nehring, Wade Anthony Obrecht, Richard Ochiti Oringa, Madeline Jo Parrott, Ryalynne Mae Perez, Isaac Samuel Perry, Sophia Faye Polking, Vincent Lee Prine, Brooke Catherine Reiling, Seth Dale Reineke, Kaine Breckin Reiter, Keena Reiter, Keeley Mariah Reiter, Serenity Marie Richards, Kiley Leane Riesberg, Alexis Victoria Romick, Andrea Carlin Sander, Camryn Tennelle Schable, Kenedy Rose Schaefer, Rylie Jo Schagt, Kaden Joseph Schoenfeld, Trevor Jackson Schroeder, Seth William Schulz, Bennett Jerome Schweers, Dreylen Vaughn Schweitzer, Macy Lynn Schwering, Hannah Katherine Shanks, Keegan Evan Shield, Dominick Preston Sims, Alek Braedon Sinnard, Shay Alexandra Sinnard, Blake Aden Slater, Aubrie Grace Snyder, Connor Michael Stark, Jacie Jo Sturm, Carlee Christine Svoboda, Matthew Bernerd Swift, William Christopher Teggatz, Kennedy Christina Thein, Landon Ray Thornock, Madison Elizabeth Thornock, Austin Jay Tigges, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Tigges, Ximena Alejandra Torres-Ruiz, Bryton Wesley Treadway, Macy Elizabeth Tunning, Madison Rae Tunning, Seth Richard Tunning, Mason Dwight Vought, Markus Anthony Wagner, Taylor Lynn Wallace, Macey Lea Weber, Jack Carlton White, Kaylyn Nicole Wiederin, Colton Dwayne Wieland, Liliana Mia Wiltse, Alayna Katherine Wittrock-Enenbach, Grace Louise Wuebker. 

        Onica Ulveling motioned to approve the graduates pending meeting the CCSD graduation requirements and Karen Friedlein seconded.  The motion passed unanimously

I.  2023-2024 PreSchool Calendar – Karen Friedlein motioned to approve the FY24 preschool calendar as presented and Onica Ulveling seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

J.  Curriculum Purchase

Elementary Reading - Really Great Reading; Being A Writer

Mathematics - Illustrative Math

Science

English Language Arts – StudySync

            Duane Horsley motioned to approve the curriculum purchases as reviewed at the April 10^th work session and presented for approval at this meeting.  Onica Ulveling seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Business Office Report:

1. Review District Audit for FY22: Board Secretary Nicole McCarville presented the audit report and related letters to the board for the FY22 audit including a review of internal control recommendations and the district’s response to those recommendations.  Onica Ulveling motioned to accept the FY22 audit and Duane Horsley seconded.  The motion passed unanimously. 
2. Starting and Substitute Pay Rates for 23-24 – Karen Friedlein moved and Onica Ulveling seconded to approve the starting and sub pay rates as presented.  The motion passed unanimously.
3. Budget Updates
4. Capital Outlay –

1. Door Locks for Adam and Fairview – Duane Horsley moved to approve the bid from Doors Inc for $11,630 at Adams and $10,296 at Fairview with a second by Karen Friedlein.  The motion passed unanimously.
2. Carpet Replacement at CHS – Karen Friedlein moved to approve the bid from JP Flooring for $25,000 and Duane Horsley seconded.  The motion passed unanimously.
3. Milestone software renewal for cameras at CHS/Stadium – Onica Ulveling moved to accept the renewal for the software from Walsh in the amount of $10,605 and Karen Friedlein seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment:

It was moved by Onica Ulveling and seconded by Karen Friedlein to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m.  Unanimous approval. 

Minutes

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

May 1, 2023

5:30 p.m. Board Room, Adams Elementary

 

Call Meeting to Order: Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Roll Call: Board members Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom and Onica Ulveling were all present.

 

Approval of Agenda:  It was moved by Onica Ulveling and seconded by Karen Friedlein to approve the Board agenda.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Personnel Report:

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Julie Chumbley wishes to resign from her Special Education TA position as well as her TigerZone Director position at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Julie has worked for CCSD for eight years.
2. Shelley Helmich wishes to resign from her Assistant Varsity Girls basketball coaching position.
3. Cathy Smith wishes to resign from her Severe and Profound Teacher Associate position at CMS at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. She has worked for CCSD for twelve years. 
4. Larry Smith wishes to resign from his contracted bus driving position at the end of the 2022-23 school year. He wishes to remain as a sub and activity driver. Larry has worked for CCSD for seven years.
5. Dan Yanda wishes to resign from his special education teacher associate position at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Dan has worked for CCSD for five years.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Jeff Cullen is recommending Javid Arkland for a "Wash Technician Position" for this summer. Javid would work 28 hours/week at $13.00/Hour. Javid would work 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM M-Thurs. 
2. Casey Berlau is recommending Amy Collison for the Elementary Principal and Director of Special Education position for 2023-2024. If approved Amy would work 260 days per year, be paid $110,000 and would receive 20 vacation days. 
3. Sue Ruch is recommending Karly Fagan for a Special Ed teacher associate position at Fairview. If approved Karly would work 6.75 hours/day and would be paid $13.30 (beginning pay of $13.05 plus $.25 for experience). Karly has worked for CCSD as a Cheerleading coach for the past five years. Approval is recommended retroactive to May 1st.
4. Sara Anderson would like to recommend Kim Fields for the 4.5 hour foodservice position at CMS. Kim has been subbing for foodservice continuously over the last two years and has worked things out with her full time job to be able to work 9:15-1:45 at CMS. If approved she would be paid $13.00 per hour.

5.             Randy Bissen is recommending Eric Hahn for the freshmen softball position. He has 0 years paid softball coaching experience. Eric has coached at the youth level for over 12 years and is also a JH wrestling coach for us. He will work well with Coach Gallegos. If approved he would be on Step 0 of the 2022-223 salary schedule and would be paid $2,563. 

6.             Sue Ruch is recommending Quentin Pinkerton for the T2K- 4th grade physical education teacher position. Quentin is a December 2022 graduate of University of Northern Iowa with a Major in Physical Education and a Minor in Health Education. Quentin completed student teaching at Franklin Elementary and Miller Middle School in Marshalltown. Most recently, he has been a substitute teacher in Marshalltown. If approved, Quentin would receive a salary of $44,545 ($38,000 plus 6,545 TSS). Quentin would receive a signing bonus of $2,000 paid over two years. 

7.             Jerry Raymond is recommending Cathy Prime for a 5th Grade teaching position at CMS for the 2023-2024 school year. Cathy has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Buena Vista University. If approved Cathy would receive a salary of $46,937 ($45,937 + $1,000 signing bonus). The total signing bonus will be $2,000 with $1,000 being received in September 2023, and another $1,000 received in September 2024. Approval is recommended contingent on Cathy receiving a clear background check and conditional licensure.

8.             Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Jessica Stangl for the iJAG (Iowa Jobs for Americas Graduates) position at CHS. If approved Jessica would work 260 days per year. Jessica works as a Transitional Living Coordinator at Stepping Stones as well as FSRP- Care Coordinator at Southwest Iowa Family Access Center. Jessica will be employed by iJAG but needs CCSD Board approval. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check. 

TRANSFERS:

1. Jerry Raymond is recommending Bryce Abbas transfer to a 5th grade instructor position.

Karen Friedlein moved to accept the personnel recommendations with the approval of Amy Collison contingent on a resignation from her CHS Assistant Principal position.  Onica Ulveling seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

 

Closed Session:

Onica Ulveling moved to go into closed session under Iowa Code 21.5.1.i “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.  This session will also be closed to comply with the confidentiality of personnel records requirements.”  Karen Friedlein seconded and the motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.  Cindy Johnson declared the meeting open at 6:59PM.

 

Adjournment:

It was moved by Onica Ulveling and seconded by Duane Horsley to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Unanimous approval. 

 

 

Minutes

June 22, 2023 Board Meeting

Carroll CSD

5:30 PM Adams Elementary

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM – Amy Dea and Dan Dirkx each addressed the board.

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER - ROLL CALL – Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:36pm.  Board members present: Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Onica Ulveling

 

APPROVE AGENDA – Moved by Friedlein/Horsley to approve the agenda with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

 

PRESENTATIONS

A.   National History Day presentation – History Day sponsor Steven Bieret presented to the board regarding the recent National History Day trip for one of Carroll CSD’s national qualifiers, as well as recorded presentation by the team.

B.   Assessment Data presentation – Curriculum Coordinators Ryan Simmelink and Linsey Pick presented the FY23 assessment data for NWEA and ISASP

 

CONSENT AGENDA – The consent agenda consisting of minutes, bills, 1st and 2nd readings of board policies, administrator reports, agreements and job descriptions was motioned for approval by Horsley/Friedlein with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

 

DONATIONS – Moved by Horsley/Ulveling to accept the donations of $250 from First United Methodist Church to the Tiger Cupboard and $500 from the Wayne Harmening Estate to the Tiger Cupboard.  Unanimous approval by roll call vote

 

PERSONNEL REPORT

Resignations – 

1. Karinne Tharaldson from Director of Teaching and Learning

2. Amanda Augustus from her TA position contingent on approval as the After School Program Director

3. Matt Reicks from CMS Mock Trial sponsor position  

Recommendations – 

1. Kourtney Abbotts would like to recommend Mr. Greg Villegas for the Carroll High School Assistant Principal position. Mr. Villegas served at East Sac County School District in the roles of physical education teacher, curriculum adoption coordinator, and an educational leadership intern. He would receive a contract that begins July 1, 2023 and work 240 days, full family health insurance, cell phone stipend of $25 per month, $88,000 salary and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check and his release from his contract with East Sac County Schools.

2. Jerry Raymond is recommending Erin Mendoza for a 6th Grade Teaching position at CMS for the 2023-2024 school year. Erin would receive a salary of $39,000 base plus $6,778 TSS and a signing bonus of $2,000, with $1,000 being received in September of 2023, and the other $1,000 received in September 2024. Approval is recommended contingent on Erin receiving a clear background check.

3. Randy Bissen is recommending Ryan Simmelink for the JH girls track position and he would receive $1,760.  

4. Crystal Boes would like to recommend Brandy Anderson for an S&P teacher associate position at Adams Elementary. Starting pay will be $15.28/hour (Base pay of 14.98 plus $.30 for experience). Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.

5. Crystal Boes would like to recommend Michelle Schuette for a special education teacher associate position at Adams Elementary. She has 10 years experience. Starting pay will be $14.16/hour (Base pay of 13.91 plus $.25 for experience). Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.

6. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Deb Boell for a special education teacher associate position at Fairview Elementary. She has 30+ years experience. Starting pay will be $14.21/hour (Base pay of $13.91 plus $.30 for experience). Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.

7. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Caleb Henderson for a special education teacher associate position at Fairview Elementary. Starting pay will be the base pay of 13.91/hour. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.

8. Sue Ruch would like to recommend Amanda Augustus for a General Education Teacher Associate: 2.5 hours 10:45 am - 1:15pm at $14.30/hour and Tiger Zone Director: 4.5 hours 1:45pm - 6:15pm at $18.50/hour.  

9. Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Amy Holst for the Yearbook Advisor position.  If approved Amy would receive $1,901.  

10. Jerry Raymond would like to recommend the following teachers for TLC positions: Tonia Onken  --  Curriculum Lead, Cory Heiman  --  Curriculum Lead, Lindsay Conley  --  Curriculum Lead,  Renee Friedrichsen  --  Curriculum Lead, Jesse Strong  --  Curriculum Lead, Todd Tidgren  --  Curriculum Lead, Nicole Martin  --  Curriculum Lead, Steven Bieret --  Curriculum Lead, Tom Borchers  --  Curriculum Lead and Kelly Borchers  --  Curriculum Lead.  

11. Sue Ruch and Crystal Boes would like to recommend the following teachers for TLC Curriculum Lead positions: PK - Holly Warnke, T2K - Bev Schmitt-Kirsch; 1st - Kalee Vonnahme; 2nd - Tina Luchtel; T2K-4 Sped - Heather Arguello; 3rd - Sara Hamilton; 4th - Joelle White and T2K-4 Specials - Karla Flattery; Interventionist - Kelly Perrin and Kdn - Breeley Cleveland.  Approval is recommended.

12. Karinne Tharaldson would like to recommend the following: Instructional Mentor- Sandy Kluver; Curriculum Coordinator- Ryan Simmelink and Curriculum Coordinator- Linsey Pick.  Approval is recommended.

13. Nicole McCarville would like to recommend Katrina Vonnahme for the Student Information Specialist position, in addition to her current central printing position.   She will work 8 hour days August 15th - June 15th and 20-25 hours/week June 16th-August 14th with a rate of $18.00/hour.  Approval is recommended.

 

CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

1. Nancy Stark was approved for a teaching position at CMS.  The signing bonus ($2,000) was not listed on the personnel handout for board approval.  It is recommended that Nancy receive the ($2,000 signing bonus). 

2. Sue Ruch and Crystal Boes are recommending the following modifications to Teacher Associates assignments for the 2023-24 school year.  If approved their hourly rate of pay will be modified to follow the CESA Handbook.

    Jennifer Lohrmann was S/P will move to SE

     Marcia Mendoza was Gen Ed will move to SE

     Sammy Geist Gen Ed will move to SE

     Kindra Prebeck was .5 SE and .5 S/P will move to 1.0 S/P

     Karly Fagan was approved for SE will move to S/P

     Angie Brincks was .5 SE and .5 S/P will move to 1.0 S/P

     Sarah Klocke was SE will move to S/P

     Nathan Wuebker was SE will move to Gen Ed

     Jacki Sorensen was SE will move to Gen Ed

     Jen Brown was SE will move to S/P

     Approval of modifications is recommended.

Moved by Friedlein/Ulveling to approve the personnel recommendations. Unanimous approval by roll call vote.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

1.      Alternative school (ROAR) plan for 2023-2024 – moved by Friedlein/Ulveling to approve the alternative school plan for 23-24 along with approval of the quote for the door intercom and RS2Card Access for Walsh for $7,906 (from Business Office, Item 3c) with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

2.      Consider approval of Career and Academic for the district – moved by Friedlein/Ulveling to approve the career and academic plan for the district with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

3.      Consider approval of Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) plan review committee – moved by Ulveling/Friedlein to approve the TLC plan review committee with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

4.      Consider approval of safety grant agreement – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the safety grant agreement with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

5.      Appoint Level II Investigator for 2023-2024- Carroll Police Department – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the Carroll PD as the Level II Investigator for 23-24 with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT

1.      Budget Updates

2.      Consider approval of Recommendations for Lunch and Breakfast Prices – moved by Ulveling/Friedlein to approve the 23-24 lunch and breakfast prices with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

3.      Summer Projects

a. Quotes for fencing at Fairview – no action taken

b.     Door position switch quote for all buildings – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the quote from Walsh for $91,749.23 with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

c.     Quote for door intercom and one door of RS2Card Access – approved with Alternative School Plan above

4.      Technology Purchase Quote – no action taken

5.      Reading Curriculum - Title, Special Ed and Preschool – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the purchase of reading curriculum for the 3 areas for a total of $19,465.90 with unanimous approval by roll call vote.

 CLOSED SESSION – at 7:47 pm, moved by Horsley/Ulveling to go into closed session under Iowa Code 21.5.1.i: 

To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.  This session will also be closed to comply with the confidentiality of personnel records requirements.

The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

 At 8:12pm, President Cindy Johnson declared the meeting open.

 At 8:13pm, it was moved to adjourn, unanimous approval.