Board of Education Regular School Board Meeting
Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District Prairie Valley Community School District
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Southeast Valley Central Office
6:30 PM
The joint regular meeting of the Boards of Education of Prairie Valley and Southeast Webster-Grand met in regular session. President Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
Roll Call: PV: Shannon Miller, Heidi McGuire Jeff Ackerson, Joni Hefley and Melissa Haug.
Absent: Gary Welter, Jim Carlson
Roll Call: SWG: Alan Wicklein, Katie VanSickle, Sean Stewart and AJ Blair
Absent: Chad Lambert, Alison Swanson, Lindsay Eslick
Prairie Valley: Motion by McGuire, seconded by Haug to approve the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes, open enrollment applications, financials as presented and bills.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by VanSickle, to approve the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes, open enrollment applications, financials as presented and bills.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Ackerson to approve the financials as presented
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by VanSickle, to approve the financials as presented
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
Reports were given by the Administrators of all buildings, as well as curriculum. Reports are available in the Central Office for anyone wanting the information.
The upcoming School Board Convention in November was discussed. Anyone wishing to attend should let Lisa know.
A discussion was held regarding having a work session for the Board on December 7th. The date is pending, Board Members were asked to contact Mr. Johnson regarding availability.
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Haug to approve Tonya Harrison as the Yearbook Advisor to complete the previous year’s yearbook as well as the current year. Adjusted rate accepted as presented.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Haug to approve Kim Ackerson as Special Olympics Coordinator.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Abstain: Ackerson
Motion carries 4-0
SWG: Motion by VanSickle, seconded by Blair, to approve Emily Kolsrud as Interventionist for the Middle School.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
SWG: Motion by VanSickle, seconded by Blair, to approve Mary Johnson as Cook.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by McGuire, seconded by Hefley to approve the resignation of Linda Hunecke as Curriculum Coordinator at the end of the 2022-2023 school year due to retirement. The district extends its appreciation to Dr. Hunecke for her service.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
A discussion was held regarding the replacement of the Curriculum Coordinator. It was resolved that the position should remain full time.
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by VanSickle, to approve the resignation of Paula Scott, Elem Music Teacher, at the end of the 2022-2023 school year due to retirement. The district thanks Mrs. Scott for her years of service
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
A Conversation was held regarding liability insurance for the district, and the decisions that will need to be made going forward into the single district. Volunteers were asked for to be on the insurance committee to meet and make recommendations to the board. If interested, they were to contact Mr. Johnson.
A discussion was held regarding the maximum monetary number that can be placed on a teacher that wants out of their contract after they have signed it. Previously there was no cap, but the attorney has informed us that it should have a cap to prevent the fee from being punitive. The recommendation was for language to include the possibility of making the release contingent on the staff leaving to pay the potential signing bonus, adding additional endorsements, and/or additional classes, but not to exceed $25,000.
Prairie Valley: Motion by McGuire, seconded by Hefley to approve changes to Policy 804.6 to include language that the cap on contract release to be a maximum of $25,000. Reading the first, waiving the second.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by Stewart, to approve changes to Policy 804.6 to include language that the cap on contract release to be a maximum of $25,000. Reading the first, waiving the second.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
There was a discussion regarding establishing a trust for the new Southeast Valley School District. The subject was tabled until July.
Prairie Valley: Motion by McGuire, seconded by Haug to approve the bid for the HVAC project at the High School to Jensen Builders as presented.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Ackerson to approve the offering of Early Retirement as presented.
Applicant must be at least 55 years old and have worked in the district for at least 10 years by the time the policy goes into place. This plan is for teachers currently teaching in grades PK-6, including current administrators, 5-8 exploratory, specials, and special education teachers and will take effect after the 23-24 school year.
Early Retirement benefits = 30% of an individual’s last teaching contract + $50 for every sick day you have left after the last day. The plan will be limited to 4 participants (per district), with the board reserving the right to extend the plan to additional participants.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by VanSickle, to approve the offering of Early Retirement as presented.
Applicant must be at least 55 years old and have worked in the district for at least 10 years by the time the policy goes into place. This plan is for teachers currently teaching in grades PK-6, including current administrators, 5-8 exploratory, specials, and special education teachers and will take effect after the 23-24 school year.
Early Retirement benefits = 30% of an individual’s last teaching contract + $50 for every sick day you have left after the last day. The plan will be limited to 4 participants (per district), with the board reserving the right to extend the plan to additional participants.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by VanSickle, to approve App #4 for the Boxholm demolition to Zinser for $34,878.92.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0
The next meeting is scheduled for November 16th.
Prairie Valley: Motion by McGuire, seconded by Hefley to adjourn.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Ackerson, Hefley, Haug
Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by Stewart, to adjourn.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Blair
Nays: None
Motion carried 4-0