Board of Education Regular School Board Meeting
Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District Prairie Valley Community School District Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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, Heidi McGuire, Joni Hefley, Jeff Ackerson and Melissa Hoag. Absent: Gary Welter,
Roll Call: SWG: Alan Wicklein, Katie VanSickle, Chad Lambert, Alison Swanson, Sean Stewart and Lindsay Eslick and AJ Blair Absent: None
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by McGuire to approve the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes and bills.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Ackerson Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by Swanson, to approve the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes and bills.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Lambert, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 7-0
No facilities report at this time.
No public relations report at this time. No transportation report at this time. No technology report at this time.
Jaguar Jubilation
Kyla Fisher came to visit, and is planning to return at least half days in the near future. It was great to have her back in the building.
Prairie Valley: Motion by Ackerson, seconded by McGuire to approve the financials as presented. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Ackerson
Nays: None Motion carries 6-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by Swanson, to approve the financials as presented. Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Lambert, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair
Nays: None Motion carried 7-0
Dayton Elementary Report – Chelsey Danielson, Principal
Principal Danielson talked about the Jag Tag and Jag Walk program. This is a reward system for the students that involves a walk on Fridays throughout the building.
Southeast Valley High School Report – Kerry Ketcham, Principal
Congratulations to Grace Bloomquist, Brooklyn Cockerham and Creighton Urban for being chosen for NCIBA Honor band in Mason City in January. They will perform with some of the top high school instrumentalists in North Central Iowa. Congratulations to Coach Travis Nuss for being named the Twin Lakes Conference Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year! Special “Thank You” to Josh Dyer and Devan Walker-Brooks for leading the student council to prepare and deliver a really nice Veterans’ Day program. Also, thanks to Alan Beving for the preparation and performance of the choir at the Veterans’ Day ceremony and later that evening at the first vocal concert of the year. Of course, the biggest jubilation is the football team making it to the championship game in the UNIDome! Trimester 2 begins on Wednesday, November 17. It’s hard to believe we are there already. I share these numbers because it can be too easy to focus on the negatives. There are so many good things happening and we should never take that for
granted. Early graduation I have 3 students who either finished at the end of the first trimester or the end of the semester at Iowa Central that I’m recommending for early graduation.
Southeast Valley Middle School Report – Greg Slininger, Principal
Basketball practices have started for both boys and girls, with games starting on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Mock trial also gets to compete this week on Tuesday the 16th. Prowl time interventions are going at this point. We have been updating and fine tuning our fire/evacuation and severe weather drill procedures at the middle school. The middle school has consistently been meeting in PLC teams weekly. We have been concentrating on “I can” statements and intentional planning, with team members beginning to bring individual units into the group for discussion.
Curriculum Report – Linda Hunecke
Wanted to express that the level of consideration from the students in the buildings. Has had such great experience. Went over test scores. Information is available at the central office.
Mr. Johnson reminded the board that the 2021 School Board Convention is Thursday, November 18th. The board election is Tuesday, November 2nd.
The annual board work session was set for November 15th at 6:00 PM in the Central Office.
SWG: Motion by VanSickle, seconded by Blair to approve Mark Graves as the 3rd JH Boy’s Basketball Coach due to numbers, and Lori Ferrari as the 3rd JH Girl’s Basketball Coach due to numbers.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Lambert, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 7-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley, seconded by Ackerson approve hiring Megan Cassady as HS Play Director. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Ackerson
Nays: None Motion carries 6-0
The Preschool Handbook was reviewed by the Board and no changes were recommended.
Prairie Valley: Motion by Carlson, seconded by Hefley to approve updated policies as presented. Policies updated include, 105, 200.1, 210.8, 212, 212.1, 307, 401.4, 502.4, 606.5.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Ackerson Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by Eslick to approve updated policies as presented. Policies updated include 105, 200.1, 210.8, 212, 212.1, 307, 401.4, 502.4, 606.5.
Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Lambert, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 7-0
A conversation took place regarding the potential of a Future Ready Charter School. Mr. Ketcham discussed a flow chart of his thoughts and give a brief synopsis of the vision. Wanted to tell the board that they would be looking into the option. There was no objection.
Prairie Valley: Motion by McGuire, seconded by Carlson to approve the return to learn plan as presented. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Ackerson
Nays: None Motion carries 6-0
SWG: Motion by Lambert, seconded by Blair to approve the return to learn plan as presented. Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Lambert, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair
Nays: None Motion carried 7-0
Prairie Valley: Motion by Carlson, seconded by Ackerson to approve the bids presented to purchase a new van and new suburban.
Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Ackerson Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0
A conversation was held regarding an Esports Club or the potential to have an Esports team. The conversation was tabled pending more information.
Prairie Valley: Motion by Hefley seconded by McGuire to adjourn. Ayes: Miller, McGuire, Hefley, Ackerson
Nays: None Motion carries 6-0
SWG: Motion by Stewart, seconded by Swanson, to adjourn. Ayes: Wicklein, VanSickle, Lambert, Stewart, Swanson, Eslick, Blair Nays: None
Motion carried 7-0