Minutes
Carroll Community School Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting
April 21, 2022
5:30 PM, Adams Elementary Board Room
Due to the large number of people in attendance for the public forum, the meeting was temporarily moved to the Adams Elementary Cafeteria to accommodate all in attendance.
- CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30.
- PUBLIC FORUM – The following individuals addressed the Board regarding concerns they have regarding the District: Becky Boes, Kaitlynn Kaufman, Stacey Muhlbauer, Casie Forke-Burke, Candace Gross, Kari Trecker, Pam Austin and Erin Comstock. At the conclusion of the public forum, the meeting returned to the Board Room to continue the business portion of the open meeting.
- ROLL CALL – Board members present: Cindy Johnson, Onica Ulveling (via phone), Karen Friedlein, Kristen Lundstrom, and Duane Horsley. CCSD Administrators present: Dr. Casey Berlau, Nicole McCarville, Karinne Tharaldson, Tammie McKenzie, Jerry Raymond, and Patrick Rabbitt. Many members of the public and media were also in attendance in person and via Zoom.
3. APPROVE AGENDA – Karen Friedlein moved and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
1) Minutes from March 7, 2022, March 21, 2022, April 4, 2022 and April 6, 2022.
2) Bill List
General Fund $228,808.19
Activity Fund $51,411.10
SAVE Fund $6,790.00
Management Fund $339.90
PPEL Fund $2,600.89
Food Service Fund $66,198.07
3) Resignations
1. Jennifer Rohrbeck wishes to resign from her Preschool special education teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
2. Melissa Nystrom wishes to resign from her teacher associate position at CHS contingent upon being approved for the 6th grade instructor position.
3. Allison Ergenbright wishes to resign from her 6th-12th grade Family and Consumer Science teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
4. Peg Hamilton wishes to resign from her elementary teaching position at Fairview at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
5. Rick Hamilton wishes to resign from his bus driving position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
6. Kierra Greene wishes to resign from her elementary teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
7. Chelsea Bissen wishes to resign from her high school teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
8. Jennifer Swope wishes to resign from her high school teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
9. Darby Skillern wishes to resign from her elementary teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
10. Brianne Hogenson wishes to resign from her middle school science teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
11. Cayla Morton wishes to resign from her 6-12 Vocal Music teaching position at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
12. Paula Finken wishes to resign from her Tiger Zone teacher associate position. She wishes to remain in her teacher associate position (6.75 hours/day) at Fairview.
13. Jaxon Heinz wishes to resign from his freshman boys’ basketball coaching position contingent upon being approved for the JV boys’ basketball coaching position.
14. Josh Peter wishes to resign from his 7th grade girls’ basketball coaching position contingent upon being approved for the 8th grade girls’ basketball coaching position.
15. Michele Jacobson wishes to resign from her position as K-4 music teacher at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
4) 2nd reading of Board Policies:
913- Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
914- Public Conduct on School Premises
915- Use or Rental of Facilities
916- Loan of School Equipment
1st Reading of the following Board Policies:
917 - Use of School Facilities by the City of Carroll
917 R1 - Use of School Facilities by the City of Carroll-Regulation
919 -Use of School Facilities/Buses by Law Enforcement Emergency Preparedness Groups During a Disaster
920 - Use of School Facilities for Camps or Clinics by other than school personnel
921 - Tobacco/Nicotine Free Environment
922 - Public Performances by Students
923 - Money Raising Activities in the Schools
924.1 - Online Fundraising Campaigns - Crowdfunding
926 - Unmanned Aircrafts - Drones
927 - Parent and Family Engagement Policy
928 - District Operation During Public Emergencies
928R1 - District Operation During Public Emergencies - Regulation
Recommendation to Delete the following policy:
918 - Use of School Facilities by Communities in the District Other Than the City of Carroll
5) Administrative Reports:
Director of Teaching and Learning Report
Elementary Principal’s Report
Middle School Principal’s Report
High School Principal’s Report
6) Items withdrawn from Consent Agenda
Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
5. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CARROLL EDUCATION SUPPORT ASSOCIATION FOR 2022-2023 Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the agreement with the Carroll Education Association for 2022-2024, which is a two year agreement and includes an $0.85 increase to the base each year and agreed upon wage adjustments for bus drivers, totaling a 6.23% increase in wages and 6.33% package increase. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
6. ADJUSTMENT TO CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY STIPENDS: AGREEMENT WITH CARROLL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Karen Friedlein moved and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the adjustment to the co-curricular fixed stipend position amounts under the Carroll Education Association. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
7. NON-BARGAINING WAGES Duane Horsley motioned and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to approve the non-bargaining wages proposed by labor/finance committee of Dr. Berlau, Nicole McCarville, Duane Horsley and Karen Friedlein as follows: Custodial – 6.33% package increase, Secretarial – 6.33% package increase, Miscellaneous – 6.71% package increase, Food Service – 5.85% package increase (after 6.28% increase on 11/1/2021), Directors – 3.94% package increase, and Administrators, excluding the superintendent – 3.31% package increase. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8. DONATIONS The CHS Student Senate recently held a “Penny Wars” fundraiser with the proceeds to go to the district towards expenses with the CHS Butterfly Garden and the fundraiser raised $250. Karen Friedlein moved and Duane Horsley seconded to accept the $250 donation to be used towards the CHS Butterfly Garden. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
9. PERSONNEL REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Jerry Raymond is recommending Melissa Nystrom for the 6th Grade Classroom teacher position at CMS for the 2022-2023 school year. Melissa is a graduate of Northwestern College with a B.A. degree in Elementary Education. If approved Melissa would be on the BA lane step 6 receiving a salary of $44,721 ($38,237 base plus $665 TSS plus $5,819 TSS). Melissa will also receive a $2,000 signing bonus to be paid over two years. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
- Jerry Raymond and Tammie McKenzie would like to recommend Wayne Lu for the 7-12 Instrumental Music position at the CCSD. He has 17 years of experience in public education, 5 years at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities School of Music, and 1 year as a Professor of horn at Waldorf University. He is an accomplished musician (French Horn) and composer of music and has earned his degrees from the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign and MN - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. If approved he would be on Step 18 of the MA+30 lane and be paid $58,506 and receive a $2,000.00 signing bonus to be paid over two years ($51,786 base plus $901 TSS plus $5,819 TSS). Wayne would receive the stipends for 9-12 Instrumental Music, 7-8 Instrumental Music and 1/2 of Summer Band in addition to the $60,506. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
- Jerry Raymond is recommending Hannah Pettit for the 5-8 Counseling position at CMS for the 2022-2023 school year. Hannah received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Ohio, Miami University, and will be receiving her School Counseling degree from the University of Iowa in May of 2022. If approved Hannah would be on the MA step 1 receiving a salary of $44,032 ($37,560 base plus $653 TSS plus $5,819 TSS) plus a $2,000 signing bonus to be paid over two years. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
- Randy Bissen is recommending Chloe Gallegos for the 9th grade softball coaching position. Chloe has no prior paid coaching experience. If approved she would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule and would receive $2,563. Approval is recommended.
- Crystal Boes and Patrick Rabbitt are recommending Kelly Stitz for the elementary Administrative Assistant position at Fairview. If approved Kelly would be paid $13.10 per hour and would work eleven months out of the year. ($13.10 is based on 2021-2022 base pay). Kelly would work eight hours per day. She has previously worked at CCSD as Student Information Specialist and thus has knowledge of Infinite Campus. Approval is recommended.
- Randy Bissen is recommending Jaxon Heinz for the JV boys’ basketball coaching position. If approved Jaxon would be on Step 1 and would receive $3,137. Approval is recommended.
- Randy Bissen is recommending Josh Peter for the 8th grade girls’ basketball coaching position. If approved Josh would be on Step 0 and would receive $1,845. Approval is recommended.
8. Jerry Raymond is recommending David Reis for the 5-8 Physical Education position for the 2022-2023 school year. David graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a BS in education and has 8 years of teaching experience. If approved David would be on BA step 9 receiving a salary of $46,788 ($40,269 base plus $700 TSS plus $5,819 TSS) plus a $2,000 signing bonus to be paid over two years. Mr. Reis will apply for a conditional license as he works towards his physical education endorsement. Mr. Reis's contract is contingent on being released from his current teaching contract at the Denison Community School district. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
9. Casey Berlau is recommending Crystal Boes for the Gr. 3-4 Principal and District Special Education Director position. If approved her contract would be a 12 month contract with 20 vacation days. If approved her salary would be $103,000. If approved she would begin July 1, 2022.
TRANSFER:
1. Patrick Rabbitt is recommending Trace Murray for the elementary (PK-4) Physical Education teacher position (TK-4). Approval of transfer is recommended.
Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the personnel recommendations and transfer. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
A. FFA Lease with City of Carroll – Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the FFA Lease with the City of Carroll. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B. Consider Renewing Cooperative Shared Transportation Director Agreement with Glidden Ralston
C. Consider Renewing Shared Transportation Maintenance Agreement with Glidden Ralston
Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve both the Shared Transportation Director Agreement and Shared Transportation Maintenance Agreement with Glidden Ralston. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
D. Consider Job Descriptions:
- Middle School Teacher
- Large Group Speech Sponsor
- Individual Speech Sponsor
- Assistant High School Principal
Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the job descriptions. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
E. 2022 - 2023 Cooperative Sharing Athletic Programs
BOYS –
Golf - AWV Swimming - ACGC, AWV, Denison, Glidden, East Sac County, South Central Calhoun, KHS, CR-Bayard
Soccer - South Central Calhoun
Tennis - Kuemper: Kuemper is host school
Cross Country: Kuemper: Kuemper is host school
GIRLS -
Golf - AWV
Swimming - ACGC, AWV, Denison, Glidden, East Sac County South Central Calhoun, KHS, CR-Bayard
Soccer - CR-Bayard, AWV, Glidden
Tennis - Kuemper: Kuemper is host school
Cross Country: Kuemper: Kuemper is host school
Karen Friedlein moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to approve the 2022-2023 athletic sharing as presented. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote.
F. Approval of 2022 Graduates pending meeting the graduation requirements of the CCSD – Tammie McKenzie presented the following list of graduates for May 2022 pending meeting the graduation requirements for CCSD as projected:
Siena Zaeda Argarin, Joselyn Lucia Ayala, Vanessa Del Carmen Ayala, Christian Michael Best, Kailee Jean Birch, Ian Kyle Blackburn, Brody Joseph Boell, Noah Christopher Boell, KalebyEugene Booth, Bryce William Bowman, Alyssa Whitney Brant, Gracie Jeanne Brincks, Riley Marie Brincks, Cassandra Marcia Brown, Devon Raymond Butcher, Gus Paul Collison, Lydia Rose Daniel, Cristina Del Angel, Dylan Ethan DeMey, Elsie Jane Dirkx, Zachary Robert Dirkx, Carter Frank Drake, Eduardo Gabriel Enriquez Rivas, Austin James Fineran, Emily Teresa Freese, Logan Lawrence Fricke, Lucas Lee Gay, Tayonna Zane Gotto, Treven Jeffrey Haberl, Hunter Jay Hansen, Trevor Jacob Hansen, Isabella Marie Hedke, Abigail Michelle Heinrichs, Cody James Helvik, Caleb Joel Hendersen, Micah James Henderson, Brielle Johrden Hinners, Haley Jordan Hoffman, Carson Scott Janning, Conner Robert Jensen, Hannah Rae Jorgensen, Nyawra Dalil Clement Jul, Jordan Joseph Kelly, Heather Elizabeth Kennebeck, Kate Suzanne Kersey, Jayden Janice Kirsch, Addison Marissa Klocke, Caden Thomas Kock, Hope Marie Leber, Elijah Kolacia Lee, Kaitlyn Doreen Leiting, Ethan Matthew Lengeling, Josef Marthinus le Roux, Marissa Marie Lilly, Chloe Grace Ludwig, Nicholas Stephen Macke, Cole Matthew Madden, Nolan Ray Mohr, Tyler Robert Mollhoff, Madison Michelle Moore, Bret Joseph Muhlbauer, Andrew Sterling Munson, Evan Daniel Nelson, Connor Matthew Noess, Gavin David Pedelty, Dillan Reily Peplinski, Mary Katherine Perkins, Savannah Kay Peters, Tanner Adam Pontow, Brittan Elizabeth Pudenz, Saige Catherine Quandt, Kelsie Marie Reicks, Anthony Allan Richardson, Remy Lee Richardson, Sterling Daniel Rodman, Allyson Jane Roiland, Gage Leon Rotert, Ryan James Rustvold, Everett Jon Sampson, Ethan Douglas Sargent, Olivia Jean Schmidt, Brooklyn Kae Schulte, Christopher Nicholson Schwabe, Todd Matthew Sheeder, Connor Eugene Slagle, Jordan Lynn Sporrer, Caden Daniel Stageman, Isaiah Matthew Stark, Alexia Jean Marie Thornock, Samantha Jean Tidgren, Ryan David Tunning, Hayli Reed Van De Walker, McKenna Margaret Vincent, Ashton Nicole Vogl,Sara Marie Vonnahme, Emersyn Joy Walsh, Abigail Elizabeth Warner, Mercedes Ann Warnke, Clayton John Weitl, Paige Lane Williamson, Faith Ann Winebrenner, Erin Lynne Winker, Alexander Joseph Wuebker, Shady Elijah Acosta, Carter Kenneth Spies, Gage Marcus McCord, Jomol Tiwan Fluker, Gabriel Miguel Jacobs.
Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the 2022 graduates as presented, pending final completion of CCSD graduation requirements.
G. Adjustment to previously approved 2022-2023 Calendar – Dr. Berlau presented a revised 2022-2023 calendar for approval as the previously approved calendar had some errors to dates in November. The revised calendar now sets the last day of school for the 2022-2023 year as May 26th, prior to Memorial Day. Karen Friedlein moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to approve the 2022-2023 calendar as revised and presented. The motion passed unanimously.
H. Superintendent Evaluation Timeline – The board discussed the timeline of the superintendent’s evaluation, with the May 2nd work session reserved for this topic and to continue at the May regular Board Meeting if needed.
I. Talented and Gifted staffing for 2022-2023 school year – Kelly Borchers presented a proposal to the board outlining her desired plan for the Talented Gifted program, including a staffing proposal to add 1.0 FTE for the program in 2022-2023. Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the proposal to add 1.0 FTE for Talented and Gifted for the 2022-2023 year. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote.
11. BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT
A. Quotes on Phone System – Dr. Berlau presented two quotes for a replacement phone system to upgrade district phones to Voice over IP. The Communication Innovators quote for the work was $92,624 which includes phones at a cost of $84.75 each and the wiring installation. The Western Iowa Networks quote, with a phone cost of $98/phone, totaled $91,860 with wiring and installation. Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to accept the bid from Western Iowa Networks for a total equipment and installation quoted cost of $91,860.
B. Air Conditioning Project – Dr. Berlau presented a proposal from Farris Engineering to proceed with the formal bid process for the HVAC work that the district is considering at CMS and Fairview. The cost for Farris to assist with Construction Documents, Bid Assistance and Construction Administration is $35,800. Karen Friedlein moved and Kristen Lundstrom seconded to approve the proposal from Farris Engineering to assist with the forma bid process for the HVAC work at CMS and Fairview. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C. High School Parking Lot Project – Dr. Berlau presented an estimate of costs from JEO Consulting for the CHS exit/entrance lane expansion project, and the district was seeking approval from the board to proceed with formal bid process for the project. The engineer’s estimate of probably costs ranged from $185,000 to $285,000 depending on which specifications the district proceeds with. Duane Horsley moved and Karen Friedlein seconded to approve the district proceeding with the formal bid process with the assistance of JEO for the CHS Parking lot entrance/exit lane expansion. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Starting and Substitute Pay Rates for 2022-2023 – Dr. Berlau presented the 2022-2023 starting and substitute pay rates that were discussed with the labor committee of Duane Horsley and Karen Friedlein. Karen Friedlein moved and Duane Horsley seconded to approve the rates for 2022-2023. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
E. Budget Update Reports – Nicole McCarville presented budget report updates through April.
12. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INFORMATION
- May 2, 2022 - Work Session - 5:30
- Regular Board Meeting - May 23, 2022 - 5:30 pm.
- IASB Renewal – The 2022-2023 IASB Renewal was presented for informational purposes since the services received from them support our Board of Directors.
ADJOURNMENT Karen Friedlein moved to adjourn at 7:32 pm, Duane Horsley seconded. Unanimous approval.
