April 18, 2023

 

                                                    Mid-Prairie Community School District                                                       

Kalona, Wellman, West Chester

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

April 18, 2023 – 7:00 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, Jed Seward, Jake Snider.

Board members absent:  Marianne Schlabach.

Staff Present:  Superintendent Brian Stone, High School Principal Chuck Banks, School Business Official/Board Secretary Jeff Swartzentruber,

Gabrielle Frederick moved to adopt the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Mary Allred.  Motion carried 6-0.

Closed Session

The Board will enter Closed Session as authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) and 21.5(1) (e) to review and discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student—Student A. 

Gabrielle Frederick moved to enter Closed Session by reading the above closed session language.  Denise Chittick seconded the motion.

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

                          Jed Seward                      - yes                                      Jeremy Pickard                  - yes

                          Marianne Schlabach        - absent                                Jake Snider                        - yes

                          Denise Chittick                  - yes

Motion carried 6-0.

The Board returned to open session at 7:01 p.m.

Action to Expel Student

Gabrielle Frederick moved to expel Student A as recommended by the Administration, signed by the Superintendent, High School Principal, and the School Board President.  Mary Allred seconded the motion.  Motion carried 6-0.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.