The Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Board of Directors held their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the Board Room, 402 SE E Ave, Gilmore City, IA 50541.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by President Tawny Hoover. The following members were present: Tracy Dickey, Devin Ellrich, Marsha Habben, and Logan Peters.
Visitors: Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson, Board Secretary Crystal Eggers, and Principal Johanna Cooper.
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Habben moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Open Public Forum: No comments
Educational News: Principal Johanna Cooper updated the board on the ISASP test scores from the spring testing. She reviewed with the board where our students are at with their proficiency in math and reading. Ms. Cooper went over with the board the different strategies the staff will be working on to increase the reading scores. Professional development plans were given to the board as well.
Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson updated the board on some preliminary enrollment numbers. Certified enrollment is due on October 15th. Dr. Olson reviewed the flyer that will be sent out to households promoting GCB’s school district. The bees will stay in Gilmore over the winter since there is quite a few hives to move and this will give them more time in the spring to acclimate to a new environment once moved. Dr. Olson asked the board about the possibility of moving some of the high school baseball games to West Bend. At this time the board would like to continue to host all the home ball games in Gilmore City per the sharing agreement.
Daycare Director Darlene Box submitted her report to the board updating them on upcoming closures for the Daycare. Daycare remains full and has a waiting list. Employee turnover has been high so we will have some overtime for this month while Darlene continues to work on hiring new staff. Beau is looking at some of the playground equipment that needs some attention.
Old Business: None
Consent Agenda: Ellrich moved to Approve Consent Agenda. Approve Minutes; Approve Warrants, Approve Financial Reports as presented; Open Enrollments; 2nd Reading of Board Policies 408.02, 408.03, 409.01, 409.02: 1st Reading of Board Policies – 409.03, 409.04, 409.05, 409.06. Seconded by Peters. Motion Carried.
New Business
Motion made by Dickey to approve the Request for Allowable Growth & Supplemental Aid for a Negative Special Education Balance of $167,237.18. Seconded by Habben. Motion Carried.
Contracts: Motion made by Habben to approve hiring Rachael Woods, Megan Johnson, and Lucy V as Daycare Employees and Amber Niles for Garden Club, Sasha Aagesen for Art Club, and Hannah Geer for Litte Chefs Club. Seconded by Ellrich. Motion Carried.
Ellrich moved to adjourn at 6:19 pm. Seconded by Dickey. Motion Carried.
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Tawny Hoover, President Crystal Eggers, Secretary
