Mid-Prairie Community School District
Kalona, Wellman, West Chester
Mid-Prairie Central Office Community Room, Wellman, IA 52356
May 15, 223, 2023 – 7:15 a.m.
President Jeremy Pickard called the meeting to order.
Board members present Mary Allred, Denise Chittick, Gabrielle Frederick, Jeremy Pickard, Marianne Schlabach, Jed Seward, Jake Snider.
Board members absent: None.
Staff Present: Superintendent Brian Stone, Business Manager/Board Secretary Jeff Swartzentruber
Mary Allred moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Marianne Schlabach. Motion carried 7-0.
Consideration of whether to issue a notice of consideration of termination of administrator contract to Nathan Carlson, an administrator
President Pickard provided an update to the Board on the situation with the administrator contract of Nathan Carlson for the 2023-2024 School Year. A contract has been issued to Carlson for signature for the Activities Director for Grades 7-12. He has chosen not to sign the contract. The existing 2022-2023 Administrator Contract as Middle School Dean of Students and Assistant Activities Director for Grades 7-12 will not be in existence for the 2023-2024 School Year. Without a termination notice presented to Carlson today, the 2022-2023 contract would extend to the 2023-2024 school year. As it is clear Carlson will not sign the new Activities Director for Grades 7-12 administrative position, the notice of termination is required. Carlson is expected to complete his 2022-2023 Administrative Contract in full. The notice needs to be served Mr. Carlson today. The Board asked questions on the process and for understanding.
Gabrielle Frederick moved to that the Board issue a notice of consideration of termination of administrator contract to Nathan Carlson, Administrator for the following reasons:
- Declining Enrollment
- Budgetary Restrictions and Problems
- Realignment of School Organization
- Maintenance of Program
Mary Allred seconded the motion.
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.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 a.m.