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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
- 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
- Items withdrawn from consent agenda
- Minutes from August 22, 2022
- Field Trip
- 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
- Administrator Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Director of Teaching and Learning Report
- Agreements for approval
Consider Agreement with Secure Shred
Plains Area Mental Health Agreement
- 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
- 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
- Wage Reports
- 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
- 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 27th 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.
