MINUTES - 2023.11.13
MINUTES - 2023.11.13Superintendent Meaney presented Board President Barbara Reid a plaque recognizing 20 years of service to Janesville CSD Board of Directors and thanked her for her service. Megan Cheeseman presented cards and messages from students thanking Director Reid.
Board President Barbara Reid called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Directors Tracy Meyer, Teresa Gergen, Jodi Durnil and Scott Kipp. Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator Krista Pugh and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.
Also Present: Megan Cheeseman, Heather Howland, Anne Graham and Christy Ryken.
Motioned by Kipp seconded by Meyer to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of Consider Shoot-A-Way machine proposal; all ayes.
Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the minutes and bills as presented; all ayes.
Public Comment: None.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Mike Ryken, JH BB Volunteer; all ayes.
Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Gergen to approve the hire of Kendall Thompson, Latchkey; all ayes.
Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the hire of Susan Gilbert, Paraprofessional; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the resignation of Brianna Walderbach, Paraprofessional; all ayes.
Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the resignation of Natalie Dirks, Paraprofessional; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Meyer to approve the 2nd reading of Legislative Update Board Policies as presented; all ayes.
Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Gergen to approve the contribution of $7,500 LOST funds to go towards the purchase of new Timpani Drums for the Band Program; all ayes.
Principal Pugh and Instructional Coaches Heather Howland and Anne Graham presented to the Board the School Performance Data and what that means to the district. Principal Pugh indicated that they will be presenting monthly reports to the Board on progress. They explained Leader in Me schools focuses on everyone can be a leader and that everyone has gifts. They have been focusing on culture with physical environment updates. The mission statement is in every hallway, alumni board and senior leadership display and murals that display the 7 habits. Several events to showcase leadership are Donuts with Grownups, students played games with nursing home residents and hosted a middle school Janesville Fire Department meal.
Principal Pugh informed the Board that April 25th will be Janesville Lighthouse certification testing.
Superintendent Meaney presented the 1st Reading of the Fall Updates Policy Updates.
Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the move of the unused balances from old Activity Accounts of Boys Track, DECA, Fishing, Garden Club, Girls Track and JH Track to the Athletic Fund; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the Early Retirement Proposal as presented for FY 23-24; all ayes.
Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Meyer to approve the motion that the Board of Directors of the Janesville Consolidated School District approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $2,402.77 for special education administration costs associated with the River Hills Consortium program for the 2024-2025 school year. Roll Call: Reid -Aye, Gergen – Aye., Kipp – Aye., Meyer – Aye., Durnil – Aye. Motion Carried.
Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Kipp to approve the quote for a Shoot-A-Way basketball machine paid for by the Girl’s and Boys’ Basketball Programs in the amount of $6,580; all ayes.
Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Kipp to approve the contribution of $8,000 LOST funds to the elementary playground equipment fundraising project for a Spider Climber; all ayes.
Tracy Meyer volunteered to be a Conference Board School Board Representative for Bremer County.
The next meeting date will be December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.; all ayes.
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Barbara Reid, Board President
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Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary
**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.