REGULAR MEETING
KNOXVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 10, 2011

The Board of Education of the Knoxville Community School District met in regular session on Monday, January 10, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at the administration office, 309 West Main, Knoxville, Iowa.  President Wallace called the meeting to order with Board Members Miller, McDonald, and Vickroy present.  Board Member Mahoney was absent.

President Wallace asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda.  One personnel item was added to the agenda.  Item 16a was added to the agenda to approve the high school wrestling trip.  Miller made a motion to approve the agenda as amended.  Vickroy seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – Miller, Vickroy, McDonald, Wallace.  NAYS –None.

President Wallace asked if there were any citizens present who wished to address the Board.  There were none.

Consent Action Items:

The consent action items considered by the Board were as follows:

  1. Approve minutes of December 13, 2010, Regular Meeting
  2. Approve financial statements
  3. Approve warrants
  4. Approve a work agreement for Dottie Puyear, 1-on-1 associate for a preschool student, 11 hours per week
  5. Approve coaching contracts for Perry Bell and Mike Hansaker, middle school softball
  6. Accept the resignation of Kurt Behrens, 9th grade baseball coach
  7. Accept the resignation of Cara Heaton, middle school special education associate effective January 21st

McDonald made a motion to approve the consent action items as recommended.  Miller seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – McDonald, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS - None. 

Discussion Action Items

1.   Accept Bid – Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials (Old Junior High)

McDonald made a motion to accept the bid submitted by Site Services in the amount of $43,700.00 for the asbestos removal project at the old junior high building.  Miller seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-McDonald, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS-None.

2.   Designate Official Newspaper

Miller made a motion to designate the Knoxville Journal Express as the official newspaper for legal publications for 2011.  Vickroy seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-Miller, Vickroy, McDonald, Wallace.  NAYS-None.

3.   Review FY 2011 Athletics Budget

Craig Mobley reviewed the athletic department revenues and expenditures through December 31, 2010, with the board. 

4.   Information Related to 1-TO-1 Laptop Program

Jill Van Woerkom provided information to the board from school districts that have implemented     1-to-1 laptop programs.

5.   Approve Mid-Year Graduates

McDonald made a motion to approve students for mid-year graduation, pending completion of graduation requirements.  Miller seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-McDonald, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS-None.

6.   March Board Meetings

The first March board meeting is scheduled for March 14, the first day of spring break.  A decision about rescheduling this meeting will be made at a future board meeting.

7.   Approve Out-of-State Band Trip

Miller made a motion to approve the high school jazz band trip on February 26, 2011.  Vickroy seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-Miller, Vickroy, McDonald, Wallace.  NAYS-None.

8.  Legislative Issues

Dr. Flack provided the board with a summary of education-related issues that may come before the Iowa legislature this year.

9.  Knoxville High School Wrestling Trip

McDonald made a motion to approve the high school wrestling trip to Waverly.  Miller seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-McDonald, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS-None.

At 6:00 p.m. McDonald made a motion to enter Closed Session, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)[a], of the open meetings law to review records which are authorized to be kept confidential.  Miller seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – McDonald, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS – None.

At 6:07 p.m., McDonald made a motion to return to open session.  Miller seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – McDonald, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS – None.

10.  Consider Recommendation to Reinstate Student

Miller made a motion to approve the recommendation to reinstate Student Z to the Knoxville Community School District on January 17, 2011.  McDonald seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS-None.

At 6:09 p.m. McDonald made a motion to enter Closed Session, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)[a], of the open meetings law to review records which are authorized to be kept confidential.  Vickroy seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – McDonald, Vickroy, Miller, Wallace.  NAYS – None.

At 6:10 p.m., Miller made a motion to return to open session.  McDonald seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS – None.

11. Consider Recommendation to Reinstate Student

McDonald made a motion to approve the recommendation to reinstate Student O to the Knoxville Community School District on January 17, 2011.  Vickroy seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-McDonald, Vickroy, Miller, Wallace.  NAYS-None.

At 6:11 p.m. Miller made a motion to enter Closed Session, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)[a], of the open meetings law to review records which are authorized to be kept confidential.  McDonald seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS – None.

At 6:12 p.m., Miller made a motion to return to open session.  Vickroy seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES – Miller, Vickroy, McDonald, Wallace.  NAYS – None.

12. Consider Recommendation to Reinstate Student

Miller made a motion to approve the recommendation to reinstate Student J to the Knoxville Community School District on January 17, 2011.  McDonald seconded the motion.  Roll Call:  AYES-Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace.  NAYS-None.
     
Information Items

None

Miller made a motion to adjourn.  McDonald seconded the motion.  The motion carried and the time was 6:13 p.m.