REGULAR MEETING
KNOXVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 9, 2011
The Board of Education of the Knoxville Community School District met in regular session on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Office, 309 W. Main, Knoxville, Iowa. President Wallace called the meeting to order with Board Members McDonald, Miller, Mahoney, and Vickroy present.
President Wallace asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda. Two personnel items were added to the agenda. Item #25A financial accounting system was added to the agenda. McDonald made a motion to approve the agenda. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES – McDonald, Miller, Mahoney, Vickroy, 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:
Vickroy made a motion to approve the consent action items as recommended. McDonald seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES – Vickroy, McDonald, Miller, Mahoney, Wallace. NAYS – None.
Discussion Action Items
1. Report – Elementary Achievements in 2010-2011 and Plans for 2011-2012
Mike Montgomery, Kim Hollinrake, Cindy Jergens, Sheila Fay, and John Keitges provided the board information related to academic progress and achievements in the elementary schools during the 2010-2011 school year and plans for further success in 2011-2012.
2. Report – Auditorium Committee
Steve Woodhouse and Jackie Duffy presented the board with information from the first two auditorium committee meetings and visits to area auditoriums.
3. Consider Request to Secure Services of Architect
Mahoney made a motion to authorize the superintendent to identify architectural firms and construction management firm to interview with the board. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Mahoney, Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
4. Approve Request to Begin Fund Raising Effort for Fitness Center
Miller made a motion authorizing coaches to begin fund raising efforts for the construction of a fitness center. McDonald seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, McDonald, Mahoney, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
5. Approve Tax Exemption Certificate
Mahoney made a motion that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Mahoney, Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
6. Approve Continuing Disclosure Certificate
Miller made a motion that the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved. Vickroy seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, Vickroy, McDonald, Mahoney, Wallace. NAYS-None.
7. Approve Resolution
Mahoney made a motion to approve the following resolution entitled “Resolution authorizing and providing for the terms of issuance and securing the payment of $3,055,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue and refunding bonds, series 2011, of the Knoxville Community School District, State of Iowa, under the provisions of Chapters 423E and 423F of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said bonds. Vickroy seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Mahoney, Vickroy, McDonald, Miller, Wallace. NAYS-None.
8. Approve Budget Recommendations for FY 12
Mahoney made a motion to approve the budget recommendation submitted by the budget committee with the correction that instead of eliminating the energy manager position it should read reduce funding for the energy manager position. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Mahoney, Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
9. Accept Bids for Physical Plant Projects
Miller made a motion to accept the bid submitted by PlumbTech in the amount of $87,870 for the water line replacement project at the middle school. Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, Mahoney, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
McDonald made a motion to accept the bid submitted by DeCarlo Demolition in the amount of $256,235 for the demolition of the old junior high building. Vickroy seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-McDonald, Vickroy, Miller, Mahoney, Wallace. NAYS-None.
10. Approve School Fees for 2011-12
McDonald made a motion to approve the school fees for 2011-12 as recommended. Vickroy seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-McDonald, Vickroy, Miller, Mahoney, Wallace. NAYS-None.
11. Approve Administrative Personnel for 2011-12
Miller made a motion to approve the administrative personnel for 2011-12 as recommended. Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, Mahoney, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
12. Report – Laptop Initiative
Dr. Flack provided the board with a progress report on the 1-to-1 laptop program.
13. Approve Renewal of Agreement with SSELC
Miller made a motion to approve the renewal of agreement with Stepping Stones Early Learning Center. McDonald seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None. Mahoney abstained.
14. Approve Renewal of Agreement with Habitat for Humanity
Mahoney made a motion to approve the renewal of agreement with Habitat for Humanity. Vickroy seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Mahoney, Vickroy, McDonald, Miller, Wallace. NAYS-None.
15. Approve ISCAP Financial Solvency Workout Plan
Miller made a motion to approve the ISCAP Financial Solvency workout plan as presented. McDonald seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, McDonald, Mahoney, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
16. Financial Accounting System
Craig Mobley presented information to the board about the new financial accounting system that the school district has recently transferred to and the need to consolidate some of our checking accounts in order to operate the business office as efficiently as possible.
Information Items
Dr. Flack presented updated information regarding current legislative issues.
At 8:00 p.m. McDonald made a motion to enter Closed Session for the purpose of conducting the Superintendent’s annual appraisal, in accordance with Iowa Code 21.5(1)[a]. Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES – McDonald, Mahoney, Vickroy, Miller, Wallace. NAYS – None.
At 8:21 p.m. Miller made a motion to return to open session; seconded by Vickroy. Roll Call: AYES –Miller, Vickroy, McDonald, Mahoney, Wallace. NAYS – None.
Mahoney made a motion to adjourn. Vickroy seconded the motion. The motion carried and the time was 8:22 p.m.