Board of Education Regular School Board Meeting
Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District Prairie Valley Community School District
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Southeast Valley Central Office
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, Jim Carlson, Joni Hefley, Melissa Hoag and Jeff Ackerson.. Absent: Gary Welter, Heidi McGuire
Roll Call: SWG: Allen Wicklein, Katie VanSickle, Sean Stewart, Alison Swanson and Lindsay Eslick and AJ Blair Absent: Chad Lambert
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Carlson to approve the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes and bills.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by Blair, to approve the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes and bills. Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair
Nays: None Motion carried 6-0
Facilities Report – Mr. Johnson reported that there are some exterior doors ordered for Burnside. He has met with the furniture company regarding the office remodel at Farnhamville.
School Improvement – No report at this time.
Public Relations – Mr. Johnson asked for volunteers for the community meetings regarding consolidation. Finance/Negotiations – Still waiting on insurance rates. Will have the handbook meeting soon to get input. Transportation – Bus quotes are in. Will discuss tonight.
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hoag, seconded by Carlson to approve the financials as presented. Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag
Nays: None Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by Swanson, to approve the financials as presented. Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair
Nays: None Motion carried 6-0
Farnhamville Elementary Report – Tina Kastendieck, Principal
Mrs. Kastendieck submitted a report to the board regarding the Farnhamville Elementary building. PBIS rewards are being done, and Jaguar Journey walks were the highlight. The staff had an exercise day and amazing race with prizes. The entire report is available in the central office.
Dayton Elementary Report – Chelsey Danielson, Principal
Mrs. Danielson also discussed the TLC program and PLC groups in the Dayton building. Another topic was co-teaching. Football players came and read to the students. It was great.
The entire report is available in the central office.
Southeast Valley High School Report – Kerry Ketcham, Principal
Mr. Ketchum congratulated Mattie Chelleen for being awarded a scholarship to dance with the Mount Mercy College Dance team. The entire report is available in the central office.
Southeast Valley Middle School Report – Greg Slininger, Principal
Prowl interventions are on their way. Also talked about PLC teams meeting weekly. The entire report is available in the central office.
Curriculum Report – Dr. Linda Hunecke
Dr. Hunecke gave a report on the Teacher Leadership program and the different committees that form under TLC. The entire report is available in the central office.
Prairie Valley: Motion by Carlson, seconded by Ackerson to approve hiring Callie Swieter as HS math teacher for the 22-23 school year.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Swanson, seconded by Eslick to approve hiring Ryan Dahlstrom as Elementary PE teacher, to be shared 50/50 with Farnhamville Elementary.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by VanSickcl to approve the resignation of Patrick Stansberry at the end of the school year. Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair
Nays: None Motion carried 6-0
SWG: Motion by VanSickle, seconded by Stewart to approve the hiring of Scott Danielson as Middle School Principal for the 2022-2023 school year.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Ackerson to approve paying a per diem to the employees attending the Emerging Educators Conference on Saturday, February 11.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by Swanson to approve paying a per diem to the employees attending the Emerging Educators Conference on Saturday, February 11.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hoag, seconded by Carlson to approve paying a monthly stipend as presented to Dan Fluckinger and Brayden Peterson for covering both districts IT. The stipend is to be split 50/50 between PV and SWG.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by VanSickle, seconded by Stewart to approve paying a monthly stipend as presented to Dan Fluckinger and Brayden Peterson for covering both districts IT. The stipend is to be split 50/50 between PV and SWG.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0
No one had anything to discuss regarding the current return to learn plan.
Prairie Valley: Motion by Carlson, seconded by Hefley to approve the early graduates as presented. Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag
Nays: None Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by VanSickle to approve the bus quotes as presented and authorizes the School Business official or Superintendent to execute the lease agreement.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Carlson, seconded by Hefley to approve the bus quotes as presented authorizes the School Business official or Superintendent to execute the lease agreement.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Carlson, seconded by Hefley to approve the bid from Grell roofing for $37,000 for a new roof to the central office.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Eslick, seconded by Swanson to set the public hearing to approve the calendar for February 16, 2022 at 6:25PM in Burnside.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Carlson to set the public hearing to approve the calendar for February 16, 2022 at 6:25PM in Burnside.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag Nays: None
Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Blair, seconded by Swanson to approve the pre-school increased enrollment one time funding. Resolution as such: As part of the district's response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for funding related to FY22 SWVPP increased enrollment in the amount of $21,681.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0
The next meeting will be February 16, 2022 at 6:30PM in Burnside, following the public hearing for the calendar at 6:25PM/ Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Hoag to adjourn.
Ayes: Miller, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, Hoag
Nays: None Motion carries 5-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by VanSickle.
Ayes:, Wicklein, VanSickle, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 6-0