SPRINGVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Springville, Iowa
Board Minutes – September 18, 2013
NOTE: These minutes are unofficial until approved by the board at the next regular meeting.
Regular Board Meeting
President Lee Ann Grimley called the regular meeting of the Springville Community School District Board of Directors to order on September 18,
2013 at 7:01 pm. Other members present were Tami Gillmore, Todd Nulle, Laura Riley, and Deanna Wagaman. Also present were
Superintendent Brian Ney, Secondary Principal/Activities Director Nick Merritt, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Eliza Proctor; Board
Secretary/Business Manager Stacey Matus and guests.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Laura Riley made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Todd Nulle made a motion to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
- Minutes from the August 21 meeting.
- Financial reports and Activity reports as presented.
- List of bills presented for payment.
- Hiring of Heidi Wooton as School Nurse on BA, Step 5 for 4 hours per day.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Brian Ney, Superintendent/Transportation Director reported on the following: Bus inspection scheduled for October 10th at 1:00 pm; CPLAN is
complete and was certified September 16th; GWAEA superintendent monthly professional learning meetings are entitled “Learner Engagement
for the Information Age”; Tri-Rivers Conference Superintendents meeting on September 19 th; District Induction Teams meeting for the GWAEA
Mentoring Grant is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18 th; Application for the Planning Grant for the Teacher Leadership & Compensation
Program through the Iowa Department of Education is due October 31 st with the grant amount for Springville being $6,398.71.
Nick Merritt, Secondary Principal/Activities Director reported on the following: Fall activities update; Implementation of Zeros Aren’t Permitted
Program to encourage students to turn in homework; Attended Student Activity Fund Conference on August 28th; Anticipate having the 1:1
devices to students by the middle of October; MAP testing will occur the weeks of September 23rd and September 30th; Mr. Merritt expressed his
appreciation to Jennifer Wyman for her assistance during MAP testing; Students have completed their applications to Workplace Learning
Connection for opportunities in job shadowing and internships; Mr. Merritt expressed his appreciation to Ms. Eastman for her efforts in writing a
grant to Monsanto that resulted in the district receiving $10,000.00; Ms. Eastman recognized Robert McArthur, Gene and Phyllis DeMean, and
Steve Fuller for nominating Springville CSD for the Monsanto Grant; Grant proceeds will be used to purchase microscopes and a variety of
probes to use in the math and science programs to create rigorous and relevant learning through hands on data collection activities; Ms.
Eastman would like to follow up by having a time for the students to share and demonstrate their projects with the community; Mr. Merritt spoke
about the $3,600.00 Fuel to Play 60 Grant; Homecoming activities; and Tri Rivers Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament.
Eliza Proctor, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director reported on the following: MAP testing; Student council elections; Homecoming parade
and activities; “Look At Us Shine” bulletin board showcasing work being done by the elementary students; Opportunities to be in the classroom
have shown quality instruction and impressive engagement levels; Reading materials (K-5), Literacy materials (6-12), and ELL (K-12) programs
are up for curriculum review this year; Time will be spent reviewing current currriculum materials and researching new programs to meet the
needs of our students that align with the Common Core State Standards; Mrs. Proctor will invite teachers, staff and community members to view
samples of curriculum products at a later date.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one addressed the board during public forum.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVE OPEN ENROLLMENT IN APPLICATION
Tami Gillmore made a motion to accept the recommendation to approve an open enrollment request from the Anamosa CSD to Springville CSD
for the 2013-14 school year. All ayes, motion carried.
APPROVE OVERNIGHT AND STATE EVENT TRIPS
Todd Nulle made a motion to accept the recommendation to approve the overnight and state event trips as presented for the 2013-14 school
year as stated in board policy. All ayes, motion carried.
APPROVE A SILVER CORD AWARD PROGRAM
Dee Wagaman made a motion to accept the recommendation to approve A Silver Cord Award Program. Mr. Merritt explained that the program
will recognize and honor students who commit to the community by engaging in volunteer service. Mr. Merritt gave details about implementing
the program and adding the program to the 2013-14 student handbook. All ayes, motion carried.
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APPROVE 2013-14 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
Dee Wagaman made a motion to accept the recommendation to approve the 2013-14 Parent/Student Handbook. Mr. Ney noted that the
language has been aligned with board policy. The following amendments will be made: School nurse reference; Saturday School reference;
Addition of the district reading goal; and Addition of the Silver Cord Award Program. All ayes, motion carried.
HIRING BOYS BASKETBALL COACH FOR 9TH GRADE
Laura Riley made a motion to accept the recommendation to approve the hiring of a 9th grade boys basketball coach for the 2013-14 basketball
season due to large participation numbers. All ayes, motion carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mr. Ney reminded the board members that there will be an ISFIS workshop on Wednesday, October 9 th, in Cedar Rapids at the Cedar Rapids
Educational Learning and Support Center from 6:30-8:30 pm. Mr. Ney will be leaving from Springville in a school vehicle at 5:30 pm to attend the
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business President Lee Ann Grimley declared the regular board meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm.
Organizational Board Meeting
Board Secretary Stacey Matus called the organizational meeting of the Springville Community School District Board of Directors to order on
September 18, 2013 at 8:09 pm. Present were Lee Ann Grimley, Tami Gillmore, Todd Nulle, Laura Riley, Deanna Wagaman. Also present were
Superintendent Brian Ney and guests.
Board Secretary Stacey Matus read the Official Abstract of Votes of the September 10, 2013 school election from Linn County, Iowa. Lee Ann
Grimley received 65 votes, Deanna Wagaman received 76 votes, and there was a scattering of 6 votes. Board Secretary Stacey Matus
delivered the oath of office of School Board Director at Large in the Springville Community School District as required by law to Lee Ann Grimley
and Deanna Wagaman. Directors Lee Ann Grimley and Deanna Wagaman responded with “I will”.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND OATH OF OFFICE
Board Secretary Stacey Matus asked for nominations for the office of President of the Springville Community School District Board of Education.
Todd Nullle made a motion to nominate Lee Ann Grimley as Board President. No other nominations were made. Tami Gillmore closed the
nomination. All ayes, motion carried.
Stacey Matus administered the oath of office to Lee Ann Grimley as Board President. Grimley responded with “I will”.
ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT AND OATH OF OFFICE
President Grimley asked for nominations for the office of Vice President of the Springville Community School District Board of Education. Laura
Riley made a motion to nominate Tami Gillmore as Board Vice President. Todd Nulle closed the nomination. No other nominations were made.
All ayes, motion carried.
Stacey Matus administered the oath of office to Tami Gillmore as Board Vice President. Gillmore responded with “I will”.
REVIEW 2013-14 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES AND TIMES
Meetings will remain every third Wednesday of the month with a 7:00 pm start time with two exceptions. The following meeting dates were
reviewed for 2013-14: September 18, 2013; October 16, 2013; November 19, 2013 (Tuesday due to Thanksgiving Break); December 19, 2013
(due to Supt’s Prof. Conf.); January 15, 2014; February 19, 2014; March 19, 2014; April 16, 2014; May 21, 2014; June 18, 2014; July 16, 2014;
August 20, 2014 and September 17, 2014.
APPOINT BOARD SECRETARY/TREASURER
Tami Gillmore made a motion to accept the recommendation to appoint Stacey Matus as School Board Secretary/Treasurer. All ayes, motion
carried.
DESIGNATE BANKS OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES AND AMOUNTS
Tami Gillmore made a motion to adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Springville Community Board of Education of the
Springville Community School District, in Linn County, Iowa, approve the list of financial institutions to be depositories of the Springville
Community School District funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective financial institution: Exchange State
Bank at $600,000.00; Farmers State Bank at $3,000,000.00; Security State Bank at $2,500,000.00; and Bankers Trust Company at $650,000.00.
Mr. Ney noted that the amount may need to be amended if a bond issue is passed. All ayes, motion carried.
APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE SIAC COMMITTEE
Todd Nulle made a motion to appoint Dee Wagaman and Laura Riley to serve on the SIAC Committee for the 2013-14 school year. All ayes,
motion carried.
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APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW BOARD POLICY
Tami Gillmore made a motion to table this agenda item to further review the process. All ayes, motion carried.
APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE NEGOTIATIONS TEAM
Laura Riley made a motion to appoint Todd Nulle and Tami Gillmore to serve on the negotiations team for the 2013-14 school year. All ayes,
motion carried.
ACT ON FOUNDATION TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS
Todd Nulle made a motion to accept the recommendation to approve Joel Rochleau, Rich Lorimer, Deanna Wagaman and Laura Riley to serve
on the Springville Community School District Foundation Board of Trustees for three year terms. All ayes, motion carried.
APPOINT LEVEL I AND ALTERNATE INVESTIGATORS
Tami Gillmore made a motion to appoint Brian Ney as Level I Investigator and Heidi Wooton as Alternate Investigator as stated in the student
handbooks for the 2013-14 school year. Mr. Ney noted that both will need to be properly trained. All ayes, motion carried.
APPOINT BOARD MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE LINN COUNTY CONFERENCE BOARD
Tami Gillmore made a motion to nominate Lee Ann Grimley to serve on the Linn County Conference Board. No other nominations were made.
Todd Nulle closed the nomination. All ayes, motion carried.
APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Tami Gillmore made a motion to appoint Todd Nulle and Deanna Wagaman to serve on the facilities committee. All ayes, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business President Lee Ann Grimley declared the organizational meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Stacey Matus, Board Secretary
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Lee Ann Grimley, Board President
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