DUNKERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
November 20, 2024
Board Meeting
6:00 PM
https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0
Directors: Present: Wolfensperger, Knebel, Fettkether, Marquart, Downs
Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin
Board Secretary: Present: Lyle McIntosh
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Marquart
Roll Call
Public Comment: None
New Business:
Moved by Downs, 2nd By Knebel to approve agenda. All Ayes
Moved by Wolfensperger, 2nd By Fettkether to approve consent agenda consisting of October Board Minutes, personnel, list of bills and financial reports. All Ayes
Community/Program Presentations: none
Administrative Updates & Reports:
Superintendent Kory Kelchen: Track pre construction meeting was this week, starting on work and will continue depending on weather. Presented a map of potential parking lots as the track develops discussed adding additional parking on the north east corner where the unused diamond is also using that as student parking to make it so students no longer cross the street, will continue to revisit. Updated cameras are going in over break, perimeter safety project fence post are installed and will continue to progress weather permitting.
Elementary Principal Patty foster: Parent/teacher conferences were a big success with 98% of families participating. Thank you to PTO for feeding the teachers. November PD AEA consultant Joe Kramer discussed what will be needed for Personalized Reading Plans outlined in house file 2618. TLC met to discuss the format for reading plans and the letter that will accompany the plans. Will be shared with parents after winter FAST. Lunch with a loved one was a huge success thank you to the Community Involvement Committee and the student ambassadors for organizing and helping.
Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin: Parent/teacher conferences had great turnout among all teachers, PD last week Mrs. Wolfensperger gave stations a try after Mrs. Rath’s PD highlight last month, had monthly data overview of suspensions, attendance, and more. Mrs. Abels ran a simulation showing the impact of formative assessments on driving real-time instruction. Break out sessions were classroom management with Mrs. Rath and Mrs. Hauptly, Bell-to-Bell teaching with Mrs. Pratt and Mr. Brungard, and Portrait of a Graduate with Mrs. Abels and Mrs. Corbin. Celebrations continued for the student and staff of the month assembly on the 8th. The staff won the student vs staff competition again. Mrs. VanDeWalle and her Ag students will lead the Thanksgiving celebration. Students have had a busy November, 7th-9th grad attended a presentation by Lyndsey Fennelly, Juniors attended the career fair in Jesup, football players attended the state playoff and Mr. Steffen took college visits to NIACC, Wartburg and UNI with students. Fine arts has had a great year highlighted this month by the Swing show and Playing in the veterans day Assembly. Winter sports kicked off the busy winter sports season with Basketball, Bowling and Cheerleading.
Agenda:
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Consider River Hills SBRC request: Approved as presented Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs All Ayes
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Consider LIED center SBRC request: Approved as Presented Moved by Knebel 2nd by Fettkether All Ayes
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Consider Outside Lighting. Part of safety grant low bid Best Powerhouse President Marquart asked if they would light if we are to add parking more lights will need to be added for new parking if added, Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Downs All Ayes
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Consider Purchase of new SUV: Paid for through Special Ed to be used for Special Ed route, 4 possible examples presented, President Marquart asked for approval up to $40,000 price value. Moved by Knebel 2nd by Fettkether All Ayes
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Consider Purchase of Steel roof/siding for sheds: Approved as presented Moved by Knebel 2nd by Downs All Ayes
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Consider Early Retirement Policy-407.4: No changes will be offered for Fy25 school year. Moved By Downs 2nd by Wolfensperger All Ayes
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Financial report for FY24: Presented by Mr. Kelchen Finished year in good financial condition
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Approve increase in Basketball Officials Pay: Increase from $130 to $140 Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Downs All Ayes
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Consider Mock Trial Sharing Agreement with Independence: Moved by Knebel 2nd by Wolfensperger All Ayes
Raider Pride: Mr. Kelchen, Director Wolfensperger, and Principal Corbin all wanted to bring attention to how well the Veterans day program was run and the job done by RHS, Band and all involved. Very well attended and received by the community.
Adjourn:
Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Downs, All Ayes 6:39 PM
Reminder: December meeting will be moved to Monday December 16th
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Kirby Marquart, Board President
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Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary
**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.
