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.
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.