FULDA PUBLIC SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
High School Library
The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chairperson, Don Tiesler.
Members present were Stan Kramer, Kayla Clarke, Don Tiesler, Jason Appel, Phil Kramer, Brian VanderBeek and Theane Pagel. Others present were Superintendent Loy Woelber, Principal Mike Pagel, Principal Grant Harms, Shannon Cowdin, Norma Dittman, Frank Sullivan, Lisa Staples, Brittany Perish, Jess Mitchell, Doug Clarke, Colby Pack, Soom Chandaswang, Ellen Hoefker, Luke Isder and Nancy Landeros.
Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Phil Kramer to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
•Heard Fiscal 2018 audit report as presented by Drealan, Kvilhaug, Hoefker & Co. P.A.
•Soom Chandaswang and Nancy Landeros highlighted the mission and programs and opportunities with the Nobles County Integration Collaborative.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting October 8, 2018, Bills, Activity Fund Report and Financial Reports. Approve Seniority Lists for Certified and Non-Certified Staff. Approved Building Usage Requests, approved updated contract for custodian Leo Voss, approved requests for building usage and fundraisers for After Prom Committee, approved contracts for wrestling coaches – Nick Henning, Kody Kramer and Chad Larson. Approved contract for open gym supervisor – Petra Jimenez. Approved open enrollment request for Martinez and acknowledged outgoing open-enrollments for Ringwelski and Williams. Approved contract for Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach – Doug White. Approved revised contract for School Nurse – Rachel Isder. Approved medical leave of absence for paraprofessional. Approved requests for fundraisers for FCCLA. Mr. Woelber highlighted items on the consent agenda. Lisa Staples highlighted the financial reports. Mr. Pack talked about fundraisers at games. Motion carried.
Open Forum
No one present
Community Ed
•Highlighted schedule and activities
•Pool attendance has been good through summer and fall
Mr. Pack’s Report
•Highlighted wrestling coaches
•Alumni weekend Jan. 25th & 26th will include meeting at Brian’s after game, vitality fitness open Saturday morning for use, games Saturday, meeting at Legion after the games. Still working out all details.
•Went over upcoming events
•Congratulations to Morgan Gehl for taking 3rd place at State Cross Country meet!
Mr. Pagel’s Report
•Current HS enrollment is 152
•Highlighted past activities and upcoming events
•Outside of school day student academic interventions: Elementary homework help on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00. High School homework help on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:05-4:00.
Mr. Harms’ Report
•Elementary enrollment is 198
•Highlighted events at elementary
•Discussed class sizes
Mr. Woelber’s Report
•School trust lands. All schools do get some income from these
•Highlighted activities
Board of Education
•None
Recognition of District Groups/Supporters
•Congratulations to Morgan Gehl for placing 3rd at State Cross Country!
•Coyotes Football has had a good 1st season
•8 FFA members attended the National Convention
•Thank you to First National Bank for providing lunch for teaching staff during conferences!
Old Business
None
New Business
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS
OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 505, as follows:
1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 6, 2018, was in all respects duly and legally called and held.
2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, at total of 2222 voters of the district at said election on the election of four school board members to four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the general election as follows:
Doug Clarke 649_
Lucas P. Isder 788_
Brittany Perish 714_
Adam Hart 624_
Jason Appel 848_
Philip Kramer 274 _
All Write-ins 52_
3.Candidate Jason Appel, Candidate Lucas P. Isder, Candidate Brittany Perish and Candidate Doug Clarke, having received the highest number of votes, are elected to four year terms beginning the first Monday in January, 2019.
4.The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.
Motion to by Stan Kramer, seconded by Theane Pagel to approve resolution canvassing returns of votes of school district general election. Motion carried.
Motion by Kayla Clarke, seconded by Brian VanderBeek to approve Community Education Annual Report. Motion carried.
Motion carried by Phil Kramer, seconded by Theane Pagel to approve District’s Fiscal 2018 Audit as performed by Turbes, Drealan, Kvilhaug, Hoefker & Co. PA. Motion carried.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Kayla Clarke to approve purchasing Chromebooks and iPads for Elementary. Motion carried.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Stan Kramer to approve adding Assistant Speech Coach. Motion carried.
Shannon Cowdin talked about a program to use the pool along with the fitness center. Looking into the school using the fitness center for student fitness training. Student use during supervised hours. Supervised hours are 5-7:30 am and 3-6:30 pm. No action taken, formed a committee to look into this partnership.
Discussed custodial hire.
Motion by Stan Kramer, seconded by Theane Pagel to approve increasing lifeguard wages to the recommended rates of $9.65/hour for all, $10.00/hour for WSI certified staff. Motion carried.
Discussed updating Pool lighting to LED lights. Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Jason Appel to approve updating pool lighting for no more than the estimated $2100. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 7:45 p.m.
Jason Appel, Clerk F-12-19
