Minutes
Special Board of Directors’ Meeting
May 16, 2021
5:00 p.m. Board Conference Room, Adams Elementary School
Call to Order:
Board President Karen Friedlein called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room of Adams Elementary School. Board members present: Onica Ulveling, Cindy Johnson, Jennifer Munson, and Karen Friedlein. Duane Horsley joined the meeting via telephone. Staff members present: Dr. Casey Berlau.
Approval of Agenda:
It was moved by Cindy Johnson to approve the agenda. Jennifer Munson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Onica, Cindy, Jennifer, Duane, Karen Nays: None
Consider Changes to Return to Learn Plan:
Dr. Casey Berlau reported that on Friday the Iowa Department of Public Health sent out new guidelines and the Iowa Department of Education also communicated with schools that these guidelines had been sent. Dr. Berlau stated he is recommending the Return to Learn Plan be revised as a direct result of the new guidance from the Iowa Department of Health. He recommended the district follow the new guidance and remove the mask requirements in school buildings and on school grounds.
Dr. Casey Berlau stated there is still some uncertainty regarding wearing of masks on school buses because of some federal directives.
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to approve the recommendations as stated to remove the mask requirement. Duane Horsley seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
Ayes: Jennifer, Duane, Karen, Onica Nays: Cindy
Adjournment:
It was moved by Jennifer Munson to adjourn the meeting at 5:06 p.m. Onica Ulveling seconded the motion. Unanimous approval.
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Karen Friedlein, President Gary Bengtson, Board Secretary
Approved: _____________________
