Bureau Valley Community Unified School District #340 Board met Nov. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Determining that a quorum was present, President Yepsen then called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 pm and directed the Secretary to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT IN PERSON: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, Wiggim, Yepsen
ABSENT: VanLanduit
Justin Yepsen asked for a moment of silence to honor Roger Post, father of Julie Decker-Platz, who recently passed away.
Mr. Jason Stabler congratulated the BVHS Drama Club on outstanding performances of their fall play.
There was no public comment.
It was moved by Olds and seconded by Spencer to enter into executive session at 6:05 p.m. for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; Student disciplinary cases and other matters related to individual students and litigation when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent and Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 Absent
It was moved by Maynard and seconded by Olds to close the executive session at 7:05 p.m. and return to open session.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 Absent
ROLL CALL IN OPEN SESSION
PRESENT IN PERSON: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, Wiggim, Yepsen ABSENT: VanLanduit
The Board reviewed Principal and Director reports. Mr. Duane Price gave a presentation on the new Touch Pro screens that have been installed in the high school commons. Visitors can access event schedules and school history including year books and athletic records and awards. Kristie Cady extended congratulations to Alyssa Daley, BV Wyanet Teacher, on the birth of her son. Julie Platz thanked everyone for their support during the last week as she needed to spend time with family.
It was moved by Olds and seconded by Maynard to approve the consent agenda items: 1. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2021
2. Activity Account Reports
3. Monthly Financial and Treasurer’s Reports
4. Bureau Valley #340 Bills and Payroll
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 Absent
Mr. Stabler presented the Tentative 2021 Levy. Across Bureau, Whiteside and Lee counties, the district’s EAV has increased approximately 4%. A Truth in Taxation hearing will be required due to this EAV increase. The actual tax rate, however, will drop by approximately $.08. This is one of the larger drops in Bureau Valley history. Even with this the drop in tax rate, the increased EAV will provide the district with enough funds to operate. It was moved by Spencer and seconded by Olds to approve the tentative 2021 Levy as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 Absent
In other discussion, Mr. Stabler reported that at this time, the district does not have plans to take a pause after Thanksgiving break. Because no such recommendation from the Health Department has been received, classes will resume on Monday, November 29th.
It was moved by Wiggim and seconded by Maynard to approve and retain the executive session meeting minutes of October 25, 2021.
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Spencer and seconded by Olds to approve employment of Collin Rogers as BV Maintenance Director, Connie Cantwell as BV Bus Driver and Kayleigh Kaiser as BVN Paraprofessional.
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Olds and seconded by Wiggim to approve the following volunteers: Ashtyn Hanabarger as Office Intern; Saige Barnett as BVHS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Scott Popejoy as BVHS Assistant Scholastic Bowl Coach.
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Maynard and seconded by Spencer to approve the employment contract renewal for Superintendent Jason Stabler as presented.
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Maynard and seconded by Wiggim to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
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