The Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Board of Directors held their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the Board Room, 402 SE E Ave, Gilmore City, IA 50541.
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 pm by President Devin Ellrich. The following members were present: Marsha Habben, Logan Peters, April Smith, and Abbi Telford
Visitors: Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson, Board Secretary Crystal Eggers, Principal Johanna Cooper, and Hannah Koppenhaver.
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Habben moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Open Public Forum: No comments
Educational News: Principal Johanna Cooper updated the board that this week is teacher and staff appreciation week and we have been doing different things during the week to show our appreciation. The students’ last day will be May 24th at 11 am and the staff will be able to log their 16 hours of PD so they can be done at the end of the day as well. We have several field trips coming up. Summer camps are being finalized for the month of June and that information will be sent out to parents soon. End of the school year is wrapping up quickly.
Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson talked with the board about some draft policies he is working on for instances when there is a tornado warning. When school is in session, we have the authority over the students to keep them safe so we want to make sure we are taking their safety into consideration when making these policies. Dr. Bob will be meeting with one of our State Representatives to go over some concerns we have in the district.
Daycare: No monthly update.
Old Business: None
Motion made by Habben to move into Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)c to discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters presently in litigation, or where litigation is imminent, if disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the board at 5:36 pm. Seconded by Smith. Roll Call vote: Ayes: Ellrich, Habben, Peters, Smith, Telford. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to exit Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)c to discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters presently in litigation, or where litigation is imminent, if disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the board at 6:08 pm. Seconded by Peters. Roll Call vote: Ayes: Ellrich, Habben, Peters, Smith, Telford. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda: Telford moved to Approve Consent Agenda. Approve Minutes, Approve Warrants, Approve Financial Reports as presented, Open Enrollments as presented, Fundraisers as presented, 2nd Reading of Board Policies: 507.08, 507.08R1, 601.01, 603.05. Seconded by Habben. Motion Carried.
New Business
1st Reading Board Policies: 704.06, 704.06R1, 713, and 713.R1.
Habben moved to approve the quote from Pinnacle Marketing Group to rebuild the school website. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried
Habben moved to approve the Weed Control Contract. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried. Habben moved to approve the Emergent 3 Contract. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Habben moved to approve hiring Jennifer Metzger as Office Administrative Assistant and Joslyn McDanel as kitchen help. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Telford moved to adjourn at 6:33 pm. Seconded by Peters. Motion Carried.
Devin Ellrich, President Crystal Eggers, Secretary
