Minutes
June 22, 2023 Board Meeting
Carroll CSD
5:30 PM Adams Elementary
PUBLIC FORUM – Amy Dea and Dan Dirkx each addressed the board.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER - ROLL CALL – Board President Cindy Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:36pm. Board members present: Karen Friedlein, Duane Horsley, Cindy Johnson, Kristen Lundstrom, and Onica Ulveling
APPROVE AGENDA – Moved by Friedlein/Horsley to approve the agenda with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
PRESENTATIONS
A. National History Day presentation – History Day sponsor Steven Bieret presented to the board regarding the recent National History Day trip for one of Carroll CSD’s national qualifiers, as well as recorded presentation by the team.
B. Assessment Data presentation – Curriculum Coordinators Ryan Simmelink and Linsey Pick presented the FY23 assessment data for NWEA and ISASP
CONSENT AGENDA – The consent agenda consisting of minutes, bills, 1st and 2nd readings of board policies, administrator reports, agreements and job descriptions was motioned for approval by Horsley/Friedlein with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
DONATIONS – Moved by Horsley/Ulveling to accept the donations of $250 from First United Methodist Church to the Tiger Cupboard and $500 from the Wayne Harmening Estate to the Tiger Cupboard. Unanimous approval by roll call vote
PERSONNEL REPORT
Resignations –
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Karinne Tharaldson from Director of Teaching and Learning
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Amanda Augustus from her TA position contingent on approval as the After School Program Director
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Matt Reicks from CMS Mock Trial sponsor position
Recommendations –
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Kourtney Abbotts would like to recommend Mr. Greg Villegas for the Carroll High School Assistant Principal position. Mr. Villegas served at East Sac County School District in the roles of physical education teacher, curriculum adoption coordinator, and an educational leadership intern. He would receive a contract that begins July 1, 2023 and work 240 days, full family health insurance, cell phone stipend of $25 per month, $88,000 salary and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check and his release from his contract with East Sac County Schools.
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Jerry Raymond is recommending Erin Mendoza for a 6th Grade Teaching position at CMS for the 2023-2024 school year. Erin would receive a salary of $39,000 base plus $6,778 TSS and a signing bonus of $2,000, with $1,000 being received in September of 2023, and the other $1,000 received in September 2024. Approval is recommended contingent on Erin receiving a clear background check.
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Randy Bissen is recommending Ryan Simmelink for the JH girls track position and he would receive $1,760.
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Crystal Boes would like to recommend Brandy Anderson for an S&P teacher associate position at Adams Elementary. Starting pay will be $15.28/hour (Base pay of 14.98 plus $.30 for experience). Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.
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Crystal Boes would like to recommend Michelle Schuette for a special education teacher associate position at Adams Elementary. She has 10 years experience. Starting pay will be $14.16/hour (Base pay of 13.91 plus $.25 for experience). Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.
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Sue Ruch would like to recommend Deb Boell for a special education teacher associate position at Fairview Elementary. She has 30+ years experience. Starting pay will be $14.21/hour (Base pay of $13.91 plus $.30 for experience). Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.
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Sue Ruch would like to recommend Caleb Henderson for a special education teacher associate position at Fairview Elementary. Starting pay will be the base pay of 13.91/hour. Approval is recommended contingent upon receipt a clear background check.
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Sue Ruch would like to recommend Amanda Augustus for a General Education Teacher Associate: 2.5 hours 10:45 am - 1:15pm at $14.30/hour and Tiger Zone Director: 4.5 hours 1:45pm - 6:15pm at $18.50/hour.
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Kourtney Abbotts is recommending Amy Holst for the Yearbook Advisor position. If approved Amy would receive $1,901.
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Jerry Raymond would like to recommend the following teachers for TLC positions: Tonia Onken -- Curriculum Lead, Cory Heiman -- Curriculum Lead, Lindsay Conley -- Curriculum Lead, Renee Friedrichsen -- Curriculum Lead, Jesse Strong -- Curriculum Lead, Todd Tidgren -- Curriculum Lead, Nicole Martin -- Curriculum Lead, Steven Bieret -- Curriculum Lead, Tom Borchers -- Curriculum Lead and Kelly Borchers -- Curriculum Lead.
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Sue Ruch and Crystal Boes would like to recommend the following teachers for TLC Curriculum Lead positions: PK - Holly Warnke, T2K - Bev Schmitt-Kirsch; 1st - Kalee Vonnahme; 2nd - Tina Luchtel; T2K-4 Sped - Heather Arguello; 3rd - Sara Hamilton; 4th - Joelle White and T2K-4 Specials - Karla Flattery; Interventionist - Kelly Perrin and Kdn - Breeley Cleveland. Approval is recommended.
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Karinne Tharaldson would like to recommend the following: Instructional Mentor- Sandy Kluver; Curriculum Coordinator- Ryan Simmelink and Curriculum Coordinator- Linsey Pick. Approval is recommended.
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Nicole McCarville would like to recommend Katrina Vonnahme for the Student Information Specialist position, in addition to her current central printing position. She will work 8 hour days August 15th - June 15th and 20-25 hours/week June 16th-August 14th with a rate of $18.00/hour. Approval is recommended.
CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
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Nancy Stark was approved for a teaching position at CMS. The signing bonus ($2,000) was not listed on the personnel handout for board approval. It is recommended that Nancy receive the ($2,000 signing bonus).
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Sue Ruch and Crystal Boes are recommending the following modifications to Teacher Associates assignments for the 2023-24 school year. If approved their hourly rate of pay will be modified to follow the CESA Handbook.
Jennifer Lohrmann was S/P will move to SE
Marcia Mendoza was Gen Ed will move to SE
Sammy Geist Gen Ed will move to SE
Kindra Prebeck was .5 SE and .5 S/P will move to 1.0 S/P
Karly Fagan was approved for SE will move to S/P
Angie Brincks was .5 SE and .5 S/P will move to 1.0 S/P
Sarah Klocke was SE will move to S/P
Nathan Wuebker was SE will move to Gen Ed
Jacki Sorensen was SE will move to Gen Ed
Jen Brown was SE will move to S/P
Approval of modifications is recommended.
Moved by Friedlein/Ulveling to approve the personnel recommendations. Unanimous approval by roll call vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
1. Alternative school (ROAR) plan for 2023-2024 – moved by Friedlein/Ulveling to approve the alternative school plan for 23-24 along with approval of the quote for the door intercom and RS2Card Access for Walsh for $7,906 (from Business Office, Item 3c) with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
2. Consider approval of Career and Academic for the district – moved by Friedlein/Ulveling to approve the career and academic plan for the district with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
3. Consider approval of Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) plan review committee – moved by Ulveling/Friedlein to approve the TLC plan review committee with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
4. Consider approval of safety grant agreement – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the safety grant agreement with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
5. Appoint Level II Investigator for 2023-2024- Carroll Police Department – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the Carroll PD as the Level II Investigator for 23-24 with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT
1. Budget Updates
2. Consider approval of Recommendations for Lunch and Breakfast Prices – moved by Ulveling/Friedlein to approve the 23-24 lunch and breakfast prices with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
3. Summer Projects
a. Quotes for fencing at Fairview – no action taken
b. Door position switch quote for all buildings – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the quote from Walsh for $91,749.23 with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
c. Quote for door intercom and one door of RS2Card Access – approved with Alternative School Plan above
4. Technology Purchase Quote – no action taken
5. Reading Curriculum - Title, Special Ed and Preschool – moved by Horsley/Ulveling to approve the purchase of reading curriculum for the 3 areas for a total of $19,465.90 with unanimous approval by roll call vote.
CLOSED SESSION – at 7:47 pm, moved by Horsley/Ulveling to go into closed session under Iowa Code 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. This session will also be closed to comply with the confidentiality of personnel records requirements.
The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
At 8:12pm, President Cindy Johnson declared the meeting open.
At 8:13pm, it was moved to adjourn, unanimous approval.
