April 25, 2022

Mid-Prairie Community School District

Kalona, Wellman, West Chester

Mid-Prairie Central Office Community Room, Wellman, IA  52356

April 25, 2022 – 3:40 p.m.

www.mid-prairie.k12.ia.us

 

President Jeremy Pickard called the meeting to order.

Board members present:   Mary Allred, Denise Chittick, Gabrielle Frederick, Jeremy Pickard, Marianne Schlabach, Jed Seward, and Jake Snider.

Board members absent:  None.

Also Present:  Mark Schneider, Jeff Swartzentruber, Chuck Banks, Robin Foster, Rob Hruby, Greg Jergens, Rachel Kerns, Amy Shalla, and Frank Slabaugh.

Denise Chittick moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Mary Allred.  Motion carried 7-0.

Introductory Comments by Trent Grundmeyer

Grundmeyer gave instructions on the session for the Board and the process of deliberations after all candidates.

New Superintendent Semi-Finalist Interviews – Closed Session

Denise Chittick moved to continue to closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual who’s hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual request a closed session as provided by 21.5(i), Code of Iowa.  Seconded by Gabrielle Frederick.

Roll Call Vote:    Gabrielle Frederick           - yes                                     Mary Allred                        - yes

                          Jed Seward                       - yes                                     Jeremy Pickard                  - yes

                          Marianne Schlabach         - yes                                     Jake Snider                        - yes

                          Denise Chittick                  - yes

Motion carried 7-0.

The Board entered Closed Session at 3:51p.m.

The Board exited Closed Session at 6:57 p.m.

BUSINESS MEETING

Public Forum– 7:00 p.m.

No one spoke.

Consent Items

Marianne Schlabach moved to approve the following consent items.  Superintendent Schneider noted the 28E Agreements for HSAP for 2023; Graduates are approved are contingent on completion of course work, and Grant Wood Mentoring and Consortium Agreement for the benefit of the new Board members.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

The minutes of April 11, 2022 and April 13, 2022;

Finance Report

None presented at this time;

Payment of Bills

The bills as listed for April 25, 2022;

Open Enrollment Requests

 Justin and Rachel DeSotel request Caleb DeSotel (Kindergarten), and Mason DeSotel (Grade 2), attend Mid-Prairie from Highland Community School District for the 2022-23 School Year;

Bracie Christner requests Kingston Christner (Kindergarten), attend Mid-Prairie from Washington Community School District for the 2022-23 School Year;

Meliah Diller requests Merrik Diller (Kindergarten), attend Mid-Prairie from Williamsburg Community School District for the 2022-23 School Year;

Kyle and Tristyn Fisher request Jessiah Benson (Kindergarten) attend Mid-Prairie’s Home School Assistance Program from Highland Community School District for the 2021-22 School Year;

Haley Bontrager requests Loralyn Bontrager (Kindergarten) attend Williamsburg Community School District from Mid-Prairie;

Personnel Items

Contract issued to Jenny Hobbs, High School Assistant Softball Coach, $3,727.08 per season;

Contract issued to Olivia Tucker, 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, $2,132.00 per annum;

Resignation of Teresa Duwa, High School Paraprofessional, $16.75 per hour, effective end of 2021-2022 School Year;

Fundraising Requests

High School Baseball requests approval to raise funds through hosting of a youth baseball camp for 2nd to 7th graders on Saturday, May 14, 2022, the proceeds will be used for equipment, volunteer coach payments, coaches and team apparel, and miscellaneous small equipment;

28E HSAP Agreement with Iowa Valley CSD for 2022-2023 -- Approved

Mentoring and Induction Consortium Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for the 2022-2023 School Year

MPHS Graduating Seniors Class of 2021-2022

Jerzi Anne Anderson                                       Diago Armando Ayala                                    Lilou Eve Beachy

Lane Michael Bear                                         Madelyn Noel Bender                                    Ethan Levi Bontrager

Lauren Renee Boos                                        Brenten Robert Boyse                                   Colby Therese Brown

Dylan Leo Bunting                                          Alexander Wesley Burnham                         Gannon Daniel Callahan

Ty Lynn Carey                                                  Olivia Laryn Caskey                                        William Shea Cavanagh

Alia Marie Clark                                              Elizabeth Marie Cline                                     Drew Nicholas Craft

Julian Oliver Davidson-Urquidez                  Bridget Mary Kathryn Fisher                         Zane Benjamin Fisher

Zoe Catherine Fisher                                      Avery Natalia Frede                                       Caelib Ambrose Garvey

Gunnar Jack Gingerich                                   Ashlyn Ann Gugel                                            Rochelle Ann Gutierrez

Evan Roger Hall                                              Carter Grant Harmsen                                   Emilia Lauren Harmston

Kelsi Lee Anne Harr                                        Samuel Joseph Harris                                     Tyler James Helmuth

Chandler Reed Hershberger                         Jarrett Joseph Hoffman                                Carly Kaye Hubbell

Conner James Jennings                                 Justice Scott Jones                                         Ryan John Jones

Madison Louise Kelly                                     Brittany Lynn Kinsinger                                  Jeorgia Carolina Knepp

Ethan James Kos                                             Megan Alena Lucas                                        Ainsley Marie Lueck

Brookline Emily Elise Lybarger                     Esther Elizabeth Martin                                 Kaitlin Jo Martin

Owen Raymond McArtor                              Alyssa Anna McDowell                                  Erica Jade McDowell

Rebekah Lynn Meader                                   Ainsley Lynnea Miller                                     Camden Lee Miller

Dawson Sue Miller                                         Mya Kathleen Miller                        Emalee Catherine Molczyk

Anna May Nafziger                                        Brodey Kenneth Neal                      Joshua Andrew Nicholson

Madeline Ann Nonnemann                           Lola Grace Norman                                        Zane Michael Novy

Montanna Maria De Loudres O’Leary        DeLanee Nichole Patterson                         Stone Nickolas Peck

Jackson Allen Pennington                             Hunter Cole Price                                           Cana Noelle Rediger

Terra Celeste Richardson                              Ian Joseph Schmidt                         Katelyn Elizabeth Schneider

Thaddeus Charles Shetler                             Kaylee Ann Shirkey                                         Carmen Rose Sieren

Gideon Robert Sim                                         Sydney Ruth Skelton                                      Nicolas Thomas Tardy

Maria Theresa Rose Titus                             Andrew David Townsend                              Ella Marie Wade

Emmanuel Joseph Watts                              Brianna JoLee Weber                                    Caleb Michael Westen

Brent James Wiles                                          Jaden Ruth Yoder                                           Riley Benjamin Yoder

Samuel Ian Yoder                                           Sydney Elena Yoder

MPCSD Virtual Academy Graduating Seniors Class of 2021-2022

Mason Anthony Brady                                   Samantha Ann McQuirk                                Ruth Elena Taylor

MP-HSAP Graduating Seniors Class of 2021-2022

Grace Martin                                                   Ruth Grace Martin                                          Deborah Nelida Vallejo

Josiah J. Vallejo                                               Cierra Candelycia Nicole Helmuth              Lily Joy Render

Rosalie Margaret Queen                Danae Gingerich                                             Ariana Irene Parsons

Robert Andrew Nagy                                     Andrea N. Yutzy                                              Jack Andrew Friessen

Isabel June Forbes

Grant Wood AEA Mentoring and Induction Consortium Agreement for the 2022-2023 School Year - Approved

Mary Allred seconded the consent items.  Motion carried 7-0.

Finance

Student Feeds for 2022-2023

Superintendent Schneider shared the Student Fee Schedule for 2022-2023.  The proposed fee schedule recommends reinstatement of the Book Rental Fees for 2022-2023 at $50 per student from Four Year-Old Preschool to Grade 12.  These fees bring in about $70,000.  This was last used in School Year 2019-2020.  There is also a proposed increase of $0.05 for Student Lunches and Breakfasts.  There has been no increase since 2019-2020 School Year due to the Federal Program for all student free lunch the past two school years.  The Federal Program is scheduled to end this school year.  The State has not announced the minimum lunch and breakfast prices for adults for the 2022-2023 School Year.  The District is currently at the minimum of $3.95 for adult lunches and $2.75 for adult breakfasts.  When these are announced, there may need to be an addition to these adult meal prices.

Mary Allred moved to approve the 2022-2023 Student Fees schedule as presented.  Jake Snider seconded the motion.    Motion carried 7-0.

Carl A. Nelson & Company Contract

Superintendent Schneider shared the AIA 132 Contract draft between Owner (The District) and the Construction Manager as Advisor (Carl A. Nelson and Company (CANCO)).  The draft contract is in almost final form and needs preliminary review and approval by the Board.  This is an informational item.

Shive-Hattery Contract

Superintendent Schneider shared the status of the contract between the District and Shive-Hattery, Inc., architects for the Construction Projects to be performed using the 2022 Revenue Bond Proceeds.  This will need to be worked through an approved before Carl A. Nelson and Company can begin their work.

MPEA Compensation Agreement for 2022-2023

Superintendent Schneider shared that the IBB agreed to propose a total package increase for the 2022-2023 School Year of 3.20%.  It is above the new money percentage signed by the governor in March of 2022 of 2.5%.  The 3.20% is near the State school district average settlements for 2022-2023.  The MPEA and MPESSA Associations ratified the proposal on April 15, 2022.  It is recommended that the School Board also consider ratification of the 3.20% package increase.  Schneider recommends ratification of the package. Schneider thanked the MPEA for their good faith bargaining.

Jake Snider moved to approve 2022-2023 Compensation Agreement for Teachers and Classified Staff that includes a 3.20% overall package increase as presented.  Mary Allred seconded the motion.    Motion carried 7-0.

Announcements and Suggestions for Next Agenda

The next regular Board meeting will be on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 12:45 p.m. at the Central Office Community Room.  Agenda items to include: Closed Session In-person Interviews of the Superintendent Finalist Candidates; Recognize retiring teachers and support staff; and Shive-Hattery and Carl A. Nelson and Company contracts provided they are ready.

Closed Session

New Superintendent Semi-Finalist Interviews – Return to Closed Session

Mary Allred moved to continue to closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual who’s hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual request a closed session as provided by 21.5(i), Code of Iowa.  Seconded by Marianne Schlabach.

Roll Call Vote:    Gabrielle Frederick           - yes                                     Mary Allred                        - yes

                          Jed Seward                       - yes                                     Jeremy Pickard                  - yes

                          Marianne Schlabach         - yes                                     Jake Snider                        - yes

                          Denise Chittick                  - yes

Motion carried 7-0.

The Board entered Closed Session at 7:26p.m.

The Board exited Closed Session at 9:59 p.m.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.