High School Conference Room
The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Don Tiesler.
Members present were Don Tiesler, Kayla Clarke, Brian VanderBeek, Brittany Perish, Doug Clarke, Luke Isder and Jason Appel. Others present were Superintendent Loy Woelber, Principal Mike Pagel, Colby Pack, Norma Dittman, Lisa Staples, Ardyce Schreiber, Elaine Kirsch, Beth Westra, Joy Knorr, Mike Knorr, Ann Witzel, Jim Witzel, Theresa Roberts, Randy Kremer, Dan Fischer, Lenore Wendorff, Rick Wendorff, Gary Clarke, Dean Van Oort, Jan Van Oort, Diane Kirchner, Ron Kirchner, Ron Janssen, Katie Clarke, Shannon Cowdin and Barbie Doyle from Ehlers.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Luke Isder to approve the agenda with the following additions: Add item declaring tractor as surplus equipment. Motion carried.
Presentation from Barbie Doyle from Ehlers on financing maintenance projects. Barbie explained all of the financing options available for schools. Most of the time was spent talking about Long-term Facilities Maintenance funding. This could be the best fit for our school. Our district is about 90% funded by Ag land. Issue bonds would give a savings to Ag land owners and still give the school the same amount of funding. On a $617,930 bond the state Ag credit would pay $273,217.00 which is 50% of the ag land tax burden. Ag credit will increase from 40%-70%. If we bond now, we will get the % increase in credit and will stay at 70% once reached. Several questions were asked by the group. If we want to do this we need to vote to do so at our September board meeting to get the process done in time. Loy explained some ideas on what we would do for improvements and some rough idea of costs for them. Lots of options to decipher. A good discussion took place with community members with a lot of good questions and ideas.
Motion by Brian VanderBeek, seconded by Luke Isder to approve the consent agenda which included the following items: Minutes from the regular board meeting from July 8, 2019 and Board Retreat July, 23, 2019, payment of bills, Imprest Fund Report, Activity Fund Report, Financial Reports. Approved District Handbooks, Approved resignation from certified employee-Stephanie Strenge, approved lane change for Jennifer Elness, approved resignation from Bridget Carlson-paraprofessional, approved open enrollment requests for Sieve and Tedese, and acknowledged outgoing open enrollments for Bakke, Everett and Kramer. Approved Contract for certified employee-Donna Bastemeyer-Parlin (Social Studies). Approved District Crisis Response Procedures. Approved Fulda Public Schools Parent and Family Engagement Plan (Title I). Approved Fulda 2019-2020 Local Literacy Plan. Motion carried.
Open Forum
No one present
Community Ed
• Pool operating under summer hours
• Gave updates on how summer programs were attended
Athletic Director
• Handbook included in packet
• Coaches Set
• Fall seasons started
• Updates on meetings
• Discussion on pays and per diems
Principal Report
• Went through new teachers
• Current enrollment numbers: Elementary = 202, High School = 149
• Current staffing plan
Superintendent Report
• Buildings/grounds updates and looking forward
• Staffing planning
• Negotiations will start soon
• Transportation and minibus working well
• Tractor updates
Buildings/Grounds
Theresa Roberts went through maintenance projects and current status for school year readiness. Everything going well, had lots of projects
Board of Education
• None
Recognition of School Groups/Supporters
• Thank you to Mrs. Strenge for 25 years of service!
• Thank you to Mrs. Mitchell for many years of service!
• Thank you to owners of Jeffers School and Murray County Museum!
Old Business
None
New Business
Motion by Luke Isder, seconded by Kayla Clarke to declare computer tables, dishes and Massey Ferguson tractor as surplus property. Motion carried.
A big discussion on the drainage problems at the high school. Motion by Jason Appel, seconded by Luke Isder to move forward to tile project and look into all options. Motion carried.
Set meeting for Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to go over projects.
Adjournment at 8:30 p.m.
Jason Appel, Clerk F-6-17
