ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOINT BOARD MEETING

WITH

BCIG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONDAY, March 8, 2010

6:30 PM

BOARD ROOM-IDA GROVE

 

            The Odebolt-Arthur (OA) Community School Board of Education met in joint session with the Battle Creek Ida Grove (BCIG) Community School Board of Education on the above date and time.  The following members were present: Deb Bengford, Paul Neumann, Traci Bengford, Scott Cranston, Dani Trimble, Tony Spradlin, and Jann Murphy.  Naomi Lozier was absent.

 

            President Paul Neumann called the meeting to order on behalf of the OA School Board.

 

            The OA Mission statement was read by President Neumann.

 

            A motion was made by T. Bengford, seconded by Cranston, to approve the agenda with the addition of $8004.77 to the March Payables.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.  (4-0).

 

            President Neumann welcomed all visitors.

 

            Katie Bergman and Students from the OA Elementary School gave a curriculum presentation to the board on the districtsÕ Talented and Gifted program.  Traci Allen, Technology Coordinator and students from OA spoke about the implementation of Power Point Presentations in the classroom.

           

            A motion was made by Cranston, seconded by D. Bengford, to approve the consent agenda, items, which included the following:

1)         Minutes; February, 2010 Regular Board Meeting

2)         Current Payables;

3)         Financial Reports;

4)         Resignations; Jim Mickelson, Head Volleyball & Head BoysÕ Basketball Coach; Charlotte Nichols, Para educator.

5)         Contract Approvals;

6)         Out of State / Overnight Trips; USD Indoor Track & Field Meet, Vermillion, SD, March 27, 2010; USD Jazz Band Competition, Vermillion, SD, March 18, 2010. 

All Ayes.  Motion Carried. (4-0)

 

            Superintendent Trimble informed the Board that the FFA Land Lease will not be continued next year. She took this opportunity to thank Dennis Laughlin, operator of the Battle Hill Museum for his generous donation of a catadioptric telescope.  She also thanked the following businesses for providing pep buses to the state basketball tournament:  Ida Grove Family health Center-Dr. Luft, Murphy Chiropractic, Youngren Farms, Wallace Soft Water, M43 Chrome Shop, C & S Upholstery, Paul and Elaine Neumann, The Hoffman Agency, Lundell Plastic Corporation, Shear Magic- Jane Hoefling, Swanson Insurance and Real Estate, Edward Jones, and Deanna Thies for donating driving time.  SupÕt Trimble updated the Board on IASB and the recent Des Moines Register articles and gave a brief legislative update.  A letter of response was shared from the Athletic Association regarding the rescheduling of tournament games. 

           

Pat Miller, OA/BCIG High School Principal, spoke about Freshman Seminar, Professional Development, Automotive class at GH, Mentoring Program, Track numbers, and Golf numbers.   Tony Spradlin, OA/BCIG Middle School Principal/OA Elementary Principal, spoke about Interdisciplinary Unit, Invent Odebolt, Visual Arts accomplishment, Middle School concert, Instrumental soloists, and Parent Teacher Conferences. Alan Henderson, BCIG Elementary principal, spoke about the First and second grade Musical, Preschool Site Visit, Preschool Parents meeting, Dr. Seuss Celebration with OA, and Storyteller scheduled for March 31st. 

           

Under Dialog and action items:

 

            A motion was made by D. Bengford, seconded by Cranston to approve the publication of the 2009-2010 Budget Amendment Hearing for 6:30 p.m. on March 29, 2010.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried. (4-0)

 

            A motion was made by T. Bengford, seconded by Cranston to approve the publication of the 2010-2011 Budget Hearing for 6:30 p.m. on April 12, 2010.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried. (4-0)

 

            A motion was made by T. Bengford, seconded by T. Bengford to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.  (4-0)

 

            A motion was made by T. Bengford, seconded by Cranston to approve additional make up days as follows:  March 19, 2010, dismiss at 2:00; March 26, 2010, regular school day; April 2, 2010, dismiss at 2:30 (only if needed for additional make up days); April 5, 2010 (only if needed for additional make up days).  3-Ayes 1-Nay.  Motion Carried.  (3-1)

 

            A motion was made by T. Bengford, seconded by Cranston to approve the 2010-2011 School Calendar.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.  (4-0)

 

            At this time the Board heard a Technology presentation from Doug Wheeler, BCIG Technology Coordinator.  He reported on various types of Technology used in the classrooms.

 

A motion was made by D. Bengford, seconded by Cranston to approve the publication of Hearing for 2010 Early Start Waiver for April 12, 2010 at 6:45 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.  (4-0)

 

            A motion was made by T. Bengford, seconded by D. Bengford to approve the Technology Purchase of 8 computers in the MS library computer lab for $8144.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried. (4-0).

 

            At this time the Board approved the use of the Board Self-Evaluation as presented.

 

            Discussion/Correspondence Items:

           

            The Board read a letter from Kevin and Terri Carstensen.

 

            The next scheduled meeting of the Board will be a Special Meeting on March 29, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. This will be the Budget Amendment Hearing and Action; Joint Regular Meeting on April 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference room.  This will be the OA Budget Hearing and Action, Early Start Waiver Hearing and Action, and Regular Meeting.

 

                        A Motion was made by Cranston, seconded by D. Bengford to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.  (4-0).        

 

 

______________________________                        _____________________________

Jann Murphy, Bd. Secretary                                       Paul Neumann, Bd. President