June 19th, 2007

June 19, 2007

The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 238 met in regular session on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room at Mabel-Canton School.
Members present: Aberg, Adkins, Hall, Kuhn, Laitinen, Soiney, Swenson and Supt. Love

Also present: Dennis Rud, Barb Kerns and Chris Hansen

The meeting was called to order by Chair Kuhn.

Motion by Adkins, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the revised agenda.

Motion by Laitinen, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to approve the May 15 minutes.

Motion by Swenson, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve payment of monthly bills.

The Board discussed the different options and bid quote for roof replacement.

Motion by Swenson, second by Laitinen and carried unanimously, to accept the quote of $47,525 from Interstate Roofing. The other bid received was from Schwichert’s for $52,868.

Motion by Adkins, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to accept the quote for tuckpointing of East Elevation Parapet Wall and Chimney from Building Restoration for a total cost of $32,347. The other bid received was from Advanced Masonry Restoration for $47,000.

Motion by Hall, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to accept the resignation of Kathy Sacquitne as ECSE paraprofessional for the 2007-2008 school year.

Motion by Laitinen, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve the posting of .5 Family Support Worker position for the 2006-2007 school year.

Motion by Aberg, second by Swenson and carried unanimously, to accept the resignation of Kay Dahle as K-12 principal effective June 30, 2007 under the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Motion by Hall, second by Soiney and carried unanimously, to approve an Industrial Tech contract for Paul Tollefsrud for the 2007-2008 school year.

Motion by Hall, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve the TRA Interim Supt. Earnings Exemption Resolution for the 2007-2008 school year.

Motion by Swenson, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to approve the preliminary 2007-2008 Budget as presented. Preliminary budget figures show expenditures of $3,848,358 and revenues of $3,878,445.

Motion by Hall, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to approve an articulation agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College for the 2007-2008 school year.

Motion by Adkins, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to approve a joint powers agreement with SE Technical for the 2007-2008 school year.

Motion by Swenson, second by Aberg and carried unanimously, to advertise for bids for dairy and bakery products for the 2007-2008 school year.

Supt. Love reported on the principal search procedure, the security cameras and fire alarm system are in; no applications have been received for the Family Consumer Science or Speech position and the progress of the summer work. Supt. Love also informed the Board that the Spring Grove School Board would like to hold a joint meeting sometime in July.

Motion by Adkins, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to close the meeting for negotiation strategy.

Motion by Laitinen, second by Adkins and carried unanimously, to open the meeting.

Motion by Swenson, second by Hall and carried unanimously, to adjourn.



Kaye Laitinen, Clerk



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