Cardinal Community School
Monday, October 21, 2019
Work Session &Regular Board Meeting
21st Century Classroom
6:30 P.M.
Work Session Minutes
The work session over roles and responsibilities of the Board of Education and Superintendent began at 6:31 p.m. Stan Slessor started the discussion with the roles and responsibilities of the board and how that looks. Several board members responded to questions along with Superintendent Pedersen. Conversations were also had covering the working relationship between the Superintendent and the Board. Other topics that were cover included the past school year, current school year and the future, concerns for 2019/2020 school year, professional development goal for the Board and for Superintendent Pedersen. Finishing out the work session with the Board acknowledging that Cardinal’s Superintendent Joel Pedersen has received Iowa’s Superintendent of the Year 2020 and giving congratulations for that award and how that helps Cardinal become known for positive reasons.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Members Present: President Tim Albert, Director Roger Davis, Director Tom Drish and Director Andy Noe were present. Vice President Carol Streeby was absent. Also present were Superintendent Joel Pedersen, SBO Robin Leonard, Junior High Principal Cindy Green, Elementary Principal Heather Buckley and High School Principal Landon Miller.
Visitors & Guests: Les Shepherd.
Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Director Davis and seconded by Director Drish to add Item D under New Business Board Policies ~ Wednesday Night Practices. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items: A motion was made by Director Noe and seconded by Director Davis to approve the Special board minutes (09/16/2019) and board minutes (09/23/2019) and all monthly invoices plus payroll in the amount of $331,099.90 plus payroll. Motion carried 4-0.
Administrative Reports: Superintendent Joel Pedersen covered the Enrollment document and how we are up in open enrollment. SBO Robin Leonard covered questions the board had about the Special Education Deficit. Also gave a short presentation about how the Special Education Deficit works in school district. Director of Maintenance and Operations Les Shephard informed the Board that he is ready for winter and has finished sweeping the parking lots.
Open Forum: Nothing was addressed under open forum.
Old Business
Weight Room Membership Increase: A motion was made by Director Davis to take the item of the table. A motion was made by Director Noe seconded by Director Drish to leave the membership fee at $25 per person for Cardinal Employees and $50 for community members. Motion carried 4-0.
New Business
Accept Resignations: A motion was made by Direction Noe and seconded by Director Davis to accept the resignation from Lori Moser, High School Cook. Motion carried 4-0.
Approve Contracts: A motion was made by Director Noe and seconded by Director Davis to approve contracts with Jane Yochum, High School Cook, 6 hours day a contract of $10,592.34. Motion carried 4-0.
Approve ELL Excess Cost Request: A motion was made by Director Noe and seconded by Director Drish to approve $9,801.78 for the ELL Excess Cost Request. Motion carried 4-0.
Approve Music Storage Replacement for Summer 2020: Director Drish made a motion seconded by Director Davis to approve the quote for Music Stoarge Replacement for Summer 2020. Motion carried 3-1. Aye~ Director Albert, Director Drish, Director Davis. Nay~ Director Noe.
Board Policies Wednesday Night Practices: A motion was made by Director Drish and seconded by Director Davis to table the Wednesday Night Practices. Motion carried 4-0.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
The next regular board meeting will be Monday, November 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
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Secretary, Board of Education President, Board of Education