Special Board Minutes 5-26-21
Ida Public Schools
Special Board of Education Meeting
May 26, 2021
Hybrid
In person HS Cafeteria & Virtual via Zoom
Mission
The mission of Ida Public Schools is to bring student, staff and community together to maintain our rich traditions. We will provide students with a safe learning environment, an exceptional curriculum, skills to meet the challenges of the future, and the means to become life-long learners.
MINUTES
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting.
I. At 7:30 p.m. Mike Mero Jr, President called the meeting to order.
Roll call of board members
Present: Lauren Calkins, Matt Darr, Jamie Hunter, Sarah Lambert, Mike Mero Jr, Heather Schafer and Ryan Winkelman
Staff present: Superintendent Sandy Kreps; Principals Chuck Fuller and Dave Eack; Assistant Principal Stacy Maynard; Business Manager Chad Baas; Transportation Supervisor John Elkins; Technology Assistant Daniel Maenle; Bookkeeper Dawn Nieuwkoop and Secretary Janie Dressel.
Other attendees: There were members from the public.
It was determined a quorum was present. Mr. Mero welcomed the public.
Discussion Topics
II. Comments from the Public
Persons wishing to address the Ida Board of Education may do so during the ‘Comments from the Public’ agenda section. Please identify yourself and the organization you represent if you would like us to provide a response. Individual presentations may be limited to five minutes, timed by Board Secretary, unless it is the consensus of the Board to permit additional time. Total time allocated for any one topic will be an hour unless the Board determines that additional time is warranted. Specific guidelines for public comment are outlined in Board Policy 0167.3
III. Board/Superintendent Response
IV. Communications to/from Board Members
V. Business Operations/Recent Legislation
MCISD Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Budget
Background: On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Monroe County Intermediate School District presented their proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget to its constituent districts.
Prior to June 1, 2021, each local school district is required to either pass a resolution of approval or reject the proposed budget(s) and forward a written summary of their objections to the Intermediate District. Following is a summary of the general fund budget presented:
| General Fund |
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| Beginning Balance |
$8,654,481 |
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Estimated Revenue |
$25,264,906 | ||
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Estimated Expenditures |
$26,569,640 |
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Estimated Ending Balance |
$7,349,747 |
Recommended Resolution: The administration recommends that the Board of Education of the Ida Public School District adopt a resolution.
A motion to approve the Recommended Resolution by Ryan Winkelman supported by Matt Darr.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
VI. Facilities
Recommended Resolution: Accept the HVAC Assessment proposal from Kohler Architect for a projected cost of $5,200.00, per recommendation from John Elkins.
A motion to approve Recommended Resolution by Lauren Calkins supported by Sarah Lambert to accept the quote from Kohler Architect for a projected cost of $5,200.00.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
Recommended Resolution: Authorize Kohler to assist in the observation report for the exterior masonry walls testing being completed by Clark Construction.
A motion to approve Recommended Resolution by Ryan Winkelman supported by Jamie Hunter to authorize Kohler to assist in the observation report being completed by Clark Construction.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
Recommended Resolution: Authorize the District to take the next steps to move into the Bond Proposal Phase 1 to present to the Ida Community for the November election at a cost of $38,975,789.
A motion to approve Recommended Resolution by Ryan Winkelman supported by Heather Schafer to move into the Bond Proposal Phase 1 to present to the Ida Community for the November election at a cost of $38,975,789.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
VII. Next Meeting Dates
A. Recommended Topics for the Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021.
1. Regular Business Meeting
2. 2021-2022 Enrollment Projections
3. 2021-2022 Staffing Report
4. Monroe County Tax Equalization Report
B. Recommended Topics for the Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, June 21, 2021.
1. Regular Business Meeting
2. Truth in Taxation Hearing
3. Fiscal Year 2022 Uniform Preliminary Budget Adoption
4. First Reading of Fiscal Year 2022 Student Handbooks
5. End of Year Building Reports
VIII. Forthcoming Activities/ ‘Go Around’
A. Activity
| Date | Activity |
Comment |
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May 25 - May 27 |
Senior Exams |
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| Fri, May 28 | Senior Parade |
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| Mon, May 31 | Memorial Day |
No School |
| Wed, June 2 | High School Honors Night |
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| June 7 - June 11 | Exam Week |
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| Mon, June 7 | Regular Board of Education Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
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Sunday, June 13 |
Commencement Exercises | |
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Mon, June 21 |
Regular Board of Education/Uniform Budget/End of Fiscal Year Meeting | 7:00 p.m. |
B. 'Go-Around'
IX. Comments from the Public
Persons wishing to address the Ida Board of Education may do so during the ‘Comments from the Public’ agenda section. Please identify yourself and the organization you represent if you would like us to provide a response. Individual presentations may be limited to five minutes, timed by Board Secretary, unless it is the consensus of the Board to permit additional time. Total time allocated for any one topic will be an hour unless the Board determines that additional time is warranted. Specific guidelines for public comment are outlined in Board Policy 0167.3
X. Board/Superintendent Response
XI. A motion was made by Heather Schafer, at 7:45 p.m., supported by Ryan Winkelman, to adjourn the May 26, 2021
Special Board of meeting.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Schafer
Board Secretary
