Minutes
Special Board of Directors’ Meeting
April 8, 2021
12:00 p.m. Board Conference Room, Adams Elementary School
Call to Order:
Board President Karen Friedlein called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room at Adams Elementary School. Board members present: Onica Ulveling, Cindy Johnson, Jennifer Munson, Duane Horsley, and Karen Friedlein. Staff members present: Dr. Casey Berlau and LeAnn Kock. The meeting was also streamed on Zoom due the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approval of Agenda:
It was moved by Cindy Johnson to approve the agenda. Jen Munson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Onica, Cindy, Jennifer, Duane, Karen Nays: None
Public Hearing on FY 2021-2022 Certified Budget:
Board President Karen Friedlein declared the public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2021 certified budget open at 12:02 p.m.
Dr. Casey Berlau reviewed the proposed FY 2022 budget with the Board. The budget proposes a total tax rate of $9.57 per thousand dollars of valuation which is up approximately three cents from the current fiscal year. The rate for the 2019-2020 fiscal year was $9.78 per thousand dollars of valuation.
Dr. Berlau stated he had not received any written comments on the budget. There being no other comments, Ms. Friedlein declared the public hearing closed at 12:05 p.m.
Adoption of FY 2021 Certified Budget:
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to approve the FY 2022 certified budget as proposed and file with the county auditor. Cindy Johnson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Cindy, Jennifer, Duane, Karen, Onica Nays: None
Personnel Report:
- Resignations:
Dr. Casey Berlau presented the following resignations:
• Kathy Halbur wishes to resign from her K-3 music instructor position as well as her PLC leader position. Kathy has worked for CCSD for 23 years. Approval of resignation is recommended.
• Shirley Snyder wishes to resign from her teacher associate position June 30, 2021. Shirley has been a substitute teacher for CCSD for twenty-four years and a contracted teacher associate for five years. She has also worked during the summer months as a custodian. Approval of the resignation is recommended.
• Bob Snyder wishes to resign from his custodial position at Carroll High School effective June 30, 2021. Bob has worked for CCSD for eight years. Approval of his resignation is recommended.
• Kaitlynn Kaufman wishes to resign from her Assistant Volleyball coaching position. Approval of her resignation is recommended.
• Marc Renning wishes to resign from his Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball coaching position. Marc has coached girl's basketball for eight years. Approval of the resignation is recommended.
• Lauren Opperman wishes to resign from her 9th grade Volleyball Coaching position. Lauren has coached volleyball for two years. Approval of the resignation is recommended.
- Approvals for Employment:
Dr. Berlau presented the following recommendations for employment:
• Casey Berlau is recommending Karinne Tharaldson for the Director of Teaching and Learning position effective July 1, 2021. Ms. Tharaldson is a graduate of the The University of Iowa with degrees in English and Secondary Education. She received her master's degree from Western Illinois University with an Educational Administration degree. She is expected to receive her Superintendent's certification from University of Northern Iowa in the fall of 2021. Ms. Tharaldson most recently worked for Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency as a School Improvement Administrator. If approved she would receive $95,000 per year and be under a twelve-month contract. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
- Jerry Raymond is recommending Lauryn Hilger for the Middle School Special Education Strategist II Instructor position. Lauryn is a graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with Strategist I and Coaching endorsements. Ms. Hilger will complete her Master's Degree in Special Education in May 2022. If approved Lauryn would be on the BA+15 lane at Step 6. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of a clear background check.
- Patrick Rabbitt is recommending Nicole Pietig for the 4th Grade Instructor position. Nicole is a graduate of The University of Iowa where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. If approved Nicole would be on the BA lane at Step 0. Approval is recommended.
- Patrick Rabbitt is recommending Mikayla Overturf for a 4th Grade Instructor position. Mikayla is a graduate of The University of Northern Iowa where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She earned her Master's degree in teaching from Drake University. Mikayla has one year of teaching experience in third grade at East Sac Community School. If approved Nicole would be on the MA lane at Step 2. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt of clear background checks.
- Casey Berlau is recommending Holly Smith for the Student Information Specialist/Administrative Assistant position. If approved Holly would be paid $15.50 per hour and would work 8 hours per day. This is a twelve-month position.
- Patrick Rabbitt is recommending Krystal Childress for a special education Teacher Associate position at Fairview. If approved Krystal will work 6.75 hr/day and be paid $11.80/hour (the beginning wage of $11.50/hour plus $.30/hour for an AA degree). Approval is recommended.
- Jeff Dvorak is recommending Jackeline Hernandez Miranda for an Assistant Custodian position at CHS (evening shift). If approved Jackeline would work 8 hr/day and 5 day/week and would be paid $12.00/hour. If approved she would start April 12th. Approval is recommended.
- Notice of Transfers:
Dr. Casey Berlau presented the following recommended transfers for approval:
- Patrick Rabbitt has approved the transfer of Tina Netusil to a second grade teaching position.
- Patrick Rabbitt has approved the transfer of Breeley Cleveland from 4th grade to a kindergarten teaching position.
- Patrick Rabbitt has approved the transfer of Tina Luchtel from a K-4 Online Supervising teacher to a second grade teaching position.
- Patrick Rabbitt has approved the transfer of Erin-Jane Stevens from a 4th grade teaching position to a kindergarten teaching position.
- Tammie McKenzie and Jerry Raymond have approved the transfer of Ann Vincent to the CHS Spanish instructor position.
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to approve the resignations, recommendations of employment with the addition of up to $4,000 in moving expenses for Karinne Tharaldson, and notice of transfers. Onica Ulveling seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Jennifer, Duane, Karen, Onica, Cindy Nays: None
Onica Ulveling and Duane Horsely left the meeting due to prior commitments.
Closed Session – Director of Business Affairs Interviews:
It was moved by Jennifer Munson 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 and this session will also be closed to comply with confidentiality of personnel records requirements. Cindy Johnson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Karen, Cindy, Jennifer Nays: None
Board President Karen Friedlein declared the meeting closed at 12:18 p.m.
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to return to open session. Cindy Johnson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Cindy, Jennifer, Karen Nays: None
Board President Jennifer Munson declared the meeting open at 12:58 p.m.
Adjournment:
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to adjourn the meeting at 12:59 p.m. Cindy Johnson seconded the motion. Unanimous approval.
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Karen Friedlein, President Gary Bengtson, Board Secretary
Approved: _____________________
