Minutes
Special Board of Directors’ Meeting
March 8, 2021
5:00 p.m. Board Conference Room, Adams Elementary School
Call to Order:
Board President Karen Friedlein called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. in the Board conference room of Adams Elementary School. Board members present: Onica Ulveling, Cindy Johnson, Jennifer Munson, Duane Horsley, and Karen Friedlein. Staff present: Dr. Casey Berlau, and Gary Bengtson. The meeting was also streamed on Zoom due the COVID-19 pandemic.
Personnel:
A. Resignations:
Dr. Casey Berlau presented the following resignations for approval:
• Kirstyne Moten wishes to resign from her special education teacher associate position at Adams Elementary. Approval of resignation is recommended.
• Josh Lepird wishes to resign from his assistant custodian position at Carroll High School effective February 24, 2021. Approval of resignation is recommended.
• Nancy O’Brien wishes to resign from her food service worker position. Approval of resignation is recommended.
• Robyn Schroeder wishes to resign from her middle school special education teaching position at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Ms. Schroeder has taught at the Carroll Community School District for five years. Approval of resignation is recommended.
B. Recommendations:
Dr. Casey Berlau presented the following recommendations for employment:
• Tammie McKenzie and Jerry Raymond are recommending Jennifer Holm-Gradoville for a 6-12 Spanish teaching position for the 2021-2022 school year. If approved Ms. Holm-Gradoville would be on the BA lane at Step 0. Approval is recommended.
• Tammie McKenzie is recommending Trace Murray for the 9-12 physical education instructor position at Carroll High School. If approved, Mr. Murray would be placed on the MA lane on Step 12. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
• Jerry Raymond is recommending Joshua Lucken for the 5th grade teaching position at the Carroll Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year. If approved, Mr. Lucken would be on Step 0 of the BA lane. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
• Tammie McKenzie is recommending Amy Baxter for the 9th grade English Language Arts and Yearbook Advisor positions at Carroll High School. If approved, Ms. Baxter would be on Step 10 of the MA lane. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
• Randy Bissen is recommending Eric Hahn for the junior high wrestling position contingent on him getting his coaching authorization. If approved Mr. Hahn would be on Step 0 of the salary schedule. Approval is recommended.
• Patrick Rabbitt is recommending Amanda Augustus for a special education teacher associate position at Fairview Elementary. If approved she would be paid $11.39 per hour and would start March 15, 2021. Approval is recommended.
• Randy Bissen is recommending Jennifer Dentlinger for the middle school cheerleading sponsor position (football, basketball, and wrestling). If approved Ms. Dentlinger would receive $750 for each sport. Approval is recommended.
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to approve the resignations and recommendations for employment as presented. Cindy Johnson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Onica, Cindy, Jennifer, Duane, Karen Nays: None
Budget Workshop:
Dr. Casey Berlau reviewed several financial projections with the Board and how they could be impacted by the 2021-2022 certified budget. He reported that the district’s Solvency Ratio and the Unspent Authorized Budget remain strong even with the 2.4% state supplemental growth for 2021-2022. The Board requested that the split in revenue for the instructional support levy be readjusted to equalize revenues between income surtax and property tax.
Adjournment:
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 p.m. Onica Ulveling seconded the motion. Unanimous approval.
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Karen Friedlein, President Gary Bengtson, Board Secretary
Approved: _____________________
