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.
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.