January 2010 School Board Minutes
Malvern Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
7:00 P.M. – Regular Meeting – January 11, 2010
East Mills High School - Library – Malvern, Iowa
President Stogdill called the Malvern Community School District Board to order at 7:00 p.m. The following directors were present: Bell, Koger, Poort, Stephens, Stogdill, Superintendent Barclay, 9-12 Principal Bonesteel, Pre-K-4 Principal Kilpatrick, and Board Secretary Susan Davis. There were 6 visitors present.
Stogdill welcomed everyone and asked if anyone wished to be placed on the agenda or speak in open forum. There were no requests.
Koger moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Bell. Ayes -5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
The board watched a short video “The Principal’s Story” which explained the importance of the Principal and school leadership.
Stephens moved to approve the consent agenda as presented which includes the minutes of the previous meeting, bills for payments, financial reports, and open enrollment requests Calder Rasco, Connor Rasco, and Caitlyn Rasco in to Malvern, Shelby Goodman out to Treynor, Jacob Hawver, and Kaitlyn Hawver out to Glenwood, and Alexis Staudt out to Glenwood. Motion seconded by Poort. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
Old Business:
Koger moved to approve the District Counseling Program as presented with updates as needed, seconded by Bell. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
Stephens moved to approve the District Library Program as presented with updates as needed, seconded by Poort. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
New Business:
Bell moved to approve the School Improvement Advisory Committee Membership Rotation, seconded by Koger. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
Bell moved to approve participation in the “Race To The Top”Application that Iowa is submitting to the Federal Government. This money is part of the Stimulus Money approved by Congress last year. Motion seconded by Stephens. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.
Administrative Reports:
Written reports were given by Elementary Principal Kilpatrick, Middle School Principal Taylor, and High School Principal Bonesteel.
Communication/Information:
The Lighthouse Collaboration Meeting between the Board and Building Leadership Teams was rescheduled for January 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the East Mills High School Library.
A summary of Major Data Points were given to the Board members to use as a reference.
Mr. Barclay reported on the Construction Project. The Board set a date for an “Open House” to show the public the completion of the new stage and weight/wrestling room additions. The open house will be held on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 from 12:00p.m. till 3:00p.m. The National Honor Society and FCCLA students will serve lunch as a fundraiser.
The next joint board meeting with Nishna Valley will be held on Thursday, January 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the East Mills Middle School.
The Board was given an update on the site visit preparation and the board’s role in the visit. The site visit will be held on February 16th and 17th.
IASB Legislative Issues Update Webinars will be available on January 13th at 11:45 a.m. or January 14th at 6:30 p.m. Board members can sign up on the IASB website and watch at home.
IASB Legislative Update on ICN will be held March 4th, 2010.
IASB Session on the School Board’s Role in the Iowa Core Curriculum Implementation will be held in Red Oak on March 23rd, 2010 beginning with supper at 6:00 p.m. training session 6:30-9:00 p.m. Secretary Davis will register the entire board.
A thank you from the IASB was read by Stogdill. The Association thanked the board and Mr. Barclay for participating in the Early Bird Workshop, What Works: The Board’s Role in Student Achievement. The board participated as one of the three featured panels at the workshop.
The following dates were scheduled for the beginning negotiation meetings. January 13th at 6:00 p.m. and January 19th at 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Superintendent’s office.
Good News:
Very nice thank you card from Mr.Barclay. The Elementary winter program was wonderful! The Board wished to thank the Lion’s Club for coming to the elementary and doing vision screenings. Excited about the completion of the Building Project!
Stephens moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Poort. Ayes -5 Nays-0 Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Following the meeting the board took a tour of the new stage and weight/wrestling rooms.
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Susan Stogdill, Board President Susan Davis, Board Secretary
