EARLHAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES April 11, 2018 PUBLIC HEARINGS/REGULAR BOARD MEETING The Earlham School Board met for a public hearing on an amendment to the 2017-18 certified budget at 6:00 p.m. in the School Library on April 11, 2018. The Board President Kathy Woolcott called the meeting to order. The roll call was answered by Jan Fletcher, Kasey Henke, Julene Mutchler-McNeal, Jess Tiemeyer and Kathy Woolcott. Also present M. Wright, J. Knight, J. Hammen, K. Sheffield, C. Houghton, and one visitor. Jess Tiemeyer moved the board approve the agenda. Julene Mutchler-McNeal seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. There were no public comments on the proposed budget amendment. Julene Mutchler-McNeal moved the board adjourn the public hearing. Jan Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The public hearing was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. The Earlham School Board met for a public hearing on the 2018-19 certified budget at 6:10 p.m. in the School Library on April 11, 2018. The Board President Kathy Woolcott called the meeting to order. The roll call was answered by Jan Fletcher, Kasey Henke, Julene MutchlerMcNeal, Jess Tiemeyer and Kathy Woolcott. Also present M. Wright, J. Knight, J. Hammen, K. Sheffield, C. Houghton, and two visitors. Jan Fletcher moved the board approve the agenda. Julene Mutchler-McNeal seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. There were no public comments on the proposed budget. The board discussed the property tax rate and proposed levies for 2018-19. Julene Mutchler-McNeal moved the board adjourn the public hearing. Jess Tiemeyer seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The public hearing was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. The Earlham School Board met in regular session at 6:13 p.m. in the School Library on April 11, 2018. Board president Kathy Woolcott called the meeting to order. The roll call was answered by Jan Fletcher, Kasey Henke, Julene Mutchler-McNeal, Jess Tiemeyer and Kathy Woolcott. Also present M. Wright, J. Knight, J. Hammen, K. Sheffield, C. Houghton, and two visitors. Julene Mutchler-McNeal moved the board approve the agenda. Jan Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Jan Fletcher moved the board approve the consent agenda. a. Approve Minutes from March 21, 2018 Board Meeting b. Approve Resignation of Justin Johnson as Teacher and Coach for 2018-19 School Year c. Approve Resignation of Shelly Berkowitz as K-8 Art Teacher for 2018-19 School Year d. Approve Resignation of Kellie Wagoner as Teacher Associate e. Approve Agreement with Iowa State University for Students Teacher for 2018-19 School Year Jess Tiemeyer seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Julene Mutchler-McNeal moved the board approve the financial statement and bills. Kasey Henke seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Public forum-no comments. The negotiations committee is working with the EPE on 2018-19 contracts. The policy committee continues to review current board policies and looks at implementation of some new policies suggested by IASB. Jason Hammen, Elementary Principal, shared a written report on class sizes for next school year, the recent Family Literacy Night, and the incoming preschool parent meeting. Jennifer Knight, MS/HS Principal, shared a written report on Middle and High School activities and staff changes for next year. Kristin Sheffield, Curriculum Director, gave the board a presentation on the Iowa assessment data.

Cory Houghton, Technology Director, shared that the new computers are in and he will be working on getting them ready over the summer. He also talked about the potential for REAP funding for some technology purchases. Jan Fletcher moved the board approve the fee schedule for 2018-19. Julene MutchlerMcNeal seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Jan Fletcher moved the board approve a resolution authorizing the redemption of general obligation school refunding bonds, Series 2011, dated January 1, 2011 and levying a tax for fiscal year 2018-19 for the redemption of general obligation school refunding bonds, Series 2011, dated January 1, 2011. Julene Mutchler-McNeal seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and was unanimous in favor. Motion passed. Jan Fletcher moved the board approve the budget amendment to the 2017-18 district budget. Jess Tiemeyer seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Julene Mutchler-McNeal moved the board approve the certified budget for 2018-19. Jess Tiemeyer seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Julene Mutchler-McNeal moved the board approve the Monsanto grant application for the outdoor classroom project. Jan Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Jess Tiemeyer moved the board approve the SC Johnson grant application for the outdoor classroom project. Jan Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Jess Tiemeyer moved the board approve the grant application from the Home Depot foundation for the outdoor classroom project. Julene Mutchler-McNeal seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Julene Mutchler-McNeal moved the board approve the updated course catalog for 201819 school year. Kasey Henke seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The board reviewed graduation requirements as per board policy 604.4. Jess Tiemeyer moved the board approve the suspension of board policy 502.8-weapons for the props to be used for the Spring play only in the auditorium during rehearsals and performances from April 12, 2018 through April 14, 2018. Julene Mutchler-McNeal seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The board discussed class sizes for 2018-19 as per board policy 508.5. Jan Fletcher moved the board approve a resolution to oppose any reduction in the backfill for the 2018-19 backfill and that this opposition should be communicated to the Iowa Legislature and to Governor Reynolds. Julene Mutchler-McNeal seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Jess Tiemeyer moved the board approve the open enrollment applications. Jan Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Superintendent Mike Wright gave an update on the construction and roof replacement projects. Kasey Henke moved the board adjourn the meeting. Jan Fletcher seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

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