Board of Education Special School Board Meeting
Southeast Valley Community School District
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Southeast Valley Central Office
6:30 PM
A public hearing for the FY 2025 Budget was held in the Southeast Valley Central Office, 1111 Beek Street, Gowrie, Iowa, on March 27, 2024, at 6:20 PM. 9 public members were present. No public comments or questions occurred.
A public hearing for the FY 2025 Calendar was held in the Southeast Valley Central Office, 1111 Beek Street, Gowrie, Iowa, on March 27, 2024, at 6:25 PM. 9 public members were present. No public comments or questions occurred.
The Board of Education of Southeast Valley Community School District met in a regular session. President Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
Roll Call:
SV: Shannon Miller, Allan Wicklein, Katie VanSickle, Sean Stewart, Joni Hefley, Jim Carlson, Jeff Ackerson
Absent: None
A statement was read by Joni Hefley, board member about the guidelines of public participation, and what the board’s policy is on discussion with the public.
Public Participation: A parent spoke to the board regarding an incident that occurred with their child. The board thanked them for speaking.
Motion by Stewart,seconded by Wicklein to approve the consent agenda items, including the agenda and personnel as presented.
Personnel included the following:
The approval of the employee contracts for Jim Duncan to continue as Safety Coordinator .
The hiring of Kenedy Roussau for Elementary Teacher in Dayton.
Morgan Castenson’s resignation as HS Assistant Volleyball Coach.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
The SIAC meeting was held March 5th. It went well, but there was little attendance.
The Grand Heritage Group has offered their facility to publicly open the time capsule found in the Boxholm building demolition. The event will be Sunday, June 2nd at 1 PM
Motion by VanSickle,seconded by Steart to approve the finances as presented.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Mr. Johnson gave an update on the legislative report. The teacher pay bill passed today, still waiting on guidance.
We are still waiting to hear back from Bolten and Menk about the survey of the Boxholm property. Tabled for a future meeting.
Motion by Carlson,seconded by VanSickle to approve the purchase of the additional security cameras.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
The Dayton Gym lease approval was tabled for a future meeting. Waiting for additional information.
Motion by Wicklein, seconded by Ackerson to approve the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by Carlson, seconded by Hefley to approve the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by Stewart, seconded by VanSickle to approve the 5 year copier lease agreement with Access Solutions.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by Wicklein, seconded by Carlson to approve the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by Carlson, seconded by Hefley to approve the final pay app for the High School HVAC system.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by VanSickle, seconded by Hefley to approve the AEA Food Purchasing Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by Wicklein, seconded by Stewart to approve the 2nd public hearing for the FY 2025 Budget for Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
Motion by Wicklein,seconded by VanSickle to go into closed session under IA Code 21.5(g), to discuss a potential land purchase.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
The Southeast Valley Community School District Board of Education went into closed session under IA Code 21.5(g), to discuss the possibility of a land purchase.
Motion by Stewart,seconded by Hefley to go back into regular open session.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0
A conversation was had about the possibility of purchasing the empty lot across from the softball field in Harcourt. It was tabled for further discussion.
Motion by VanSickle, seconded by Wicklein to adjourn.
Ayes: Miller, Wicklein, Stewart, Carlson, Hefley, Ackerson, VanSickle
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0