Board of Education

Meeting took place at the St. Aloysius church basement.

Meeting Date & Time: Sepember 20, 2022 7:00 PM

Next Meeting Date & Time: October 18, 2022 7:00 PM

Next meeting location: St Aloysius church basement.

Members Present

• Amy Taylor X
• Walter Witt X
• Ashley Welch X
• Nicole Brodbeck X
• Allanda Gehling X
• Angie Einck X
• Kristi Holthaus X
• Dalton Smith X
• Rev. Henry Huber X

Representatives present:  Kristin Kriener, Jenni Busarow

Regular Meeting Called to Order: Amy Taylor at 7:00 PM

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Opening Prayer:

1. Consent Agenda
   1. August Minutes
   2. Rosa Perez – Childcare Center
   3. Zach Retcherwith – Childcare Center (PT)
   4. Breann Woltzen – Childcare Center (PT)
   5. Terri Zell – Move to full time Director position
   6. LAU Plan
   7. TAG Plan
   8. Level 1 and Level 2 Investigator Appointments
   9. Financial Report

• Motion to approve Consent Agenda by Nicole Brodbeck, 2^nd by Ashley Welch, carried by unanimous consent.

3. Principal updates:
4. Old Business
   1. Website (Walley1, Kristi2 Motion to approve change of website)
   2. Hot Lunch Budget (Dalton1, Ashley2, Approval of Hot Lunch Budget)
   3. Fundraising Committee Task List

• Motion to approve IROC Webs to design a new school website by Walter Witt, 2^nd by Kristi Holthaus, carried by unanimous consent.
• Motion to approve the Hot Lunch Budget by Dalton Smith, 2^nd by Ashley Welch, carried by unanimous consent.

4. New Business
   1. Childcare Security System
   2. Upgrade Internet in Spillville
   3. Full time Head Cook & Assistant
   4. Brightwheel Scheduling/Payroll Software

• Motion to approve Childcare Security System to be installed by Driftless Security by Angie Einck, 2^nd by Nicole Brodbeck, carried by unanimous consent.
• Motion to approve upgrade to internet in the Spillville building to be installed by Decorah Tech by Angie Einck, 2^nd by Kristi Holthaus, carried by unanimous consent.

5. Communication needed to stakeholders
6. Next meeting topics
   1. Mindy Hart – Inservice for Board Members

7. Adjournment

• Motion to Adjourn Ashley Welch, 2^nd by Angie Einck, carried by unanimous consent, at 8:31 PM.

Closing Prayer – By Father

Meeting Date: January 17, 2023 Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Next Meeting Date: February 23, 2023 Next Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Next meeting location: St Aloysius church basement.

Members Present

• Amy Taylor X
• Walter Witt X
• Ashley Welch X
• Nicole Brodbeck
• Allanda Gehling X
• Angie Einck X
• Kristi Holthaus X
• Dalton Smith X
• Rev. Henry Huber X

Representatives present: Kristin Kriener, Jenni Busarow

Regular Meeting Called to Order: Amy Taylor at 7:00 PM

Opening Prayer:

1. Consent Agenda
   1. November Minutes
   2. Jergen Teslow Resignation
   3. Kendra Eslbernd – Calmar After School Program
   4. Janet Smith – Child Care Center
   5. Hailey Holthaus – Child Care Center
      1. Motion to approve Consent Agenda by Angie Einck, 2nd by Ashley Welch, carried
         by unanimous consent.
2. Principal updates
3. Old Business
   1. Fundraising Feedback
      1. Figure out plan to start PTO or fundraising committee. Possibly
         bring in current fundraising committee to talk about how to
         keep/transition committee to new members.
4. New Business
   1. 2023-2024 Budget
   2. William Goggin Bequest
      1. Motion to transfer $64,600 of the William Goggin Bequest of $94,600, to the
         Endowment Fund and the remaining amount of $30,000 to the D&L checking
         account by Walter Witt, 2nd by Angie Einck. Carried by unanimous consent.
      2. Motion to recommend moving checking account from Fidelity to an interest
         generating account.
5. Communication needed to stakeholders:
6. Next meeting topics
   1. Budget
   2. Safety Assessment
7. Adjournment
   1. Motion to Adjourn by Kristi Holthaus, 2nd by Allanda Gehling, carried by unanimous consent, at 8:28 PM.

Closing Prayer – All – Our Father

Meeting took place at the St. Aloysius church basement.

Meeting Date: February 23, 2023 Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Next Meeting Date: March 21, 2023 Next Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Next meeting location: St Aloysius church basement.

Members Present

• Amy Taylor X
• Walter Witt X
• Ashley Welch X
• Nicole Brodbeck X
• Allanda Gehling X
• Angie Einck X
• Kristi Holthaus X
• Dalton Smith X
• Rev. Henry Huber X

Representatives present: Kristin Kriener, Jenni Busarow

Regular Meeting Called to Order: Amy Taylor at 6:59 PM

Opening Prayer: Father

1. Consent Agenda
   1. January Minutes
   2. Financial Report
   3. Jamie Fuller – Administrative Assistant
   4. Denise Barton-Franzen – FT Cook – Ossian Site
   5. Rachel Sandhorst Resignation
   6. Bayley Shirley Resignation
      1. Motion to approve Consent Agenda with Kendra Elsbernd’s position changed from Child Care Center to Calmar After School Program by Angie Einck, 2nd by Kristi Holthaus, carried by unanimous consent.
2. Principal updates
3. Old Business
   1. 2023-2024 Budget – Tabled at this time until further ESA updates come out form
      the Arch Diocese.
   2. Headcount Evaluation
      1. Archdiocesan Policy #411.22 (Staff Reduction Assessment)
         1. Motion to approve Archdiocesan Policy #411.22 made by Nikki Brodbeck, 2nd by Ashley Welch. Carried by unanimous consent.
   3. Enrollment Capabilities
   4. Benefits
   5. Savings Accounts
      1. Motion to split up money from Fidelity saving account to an interest generating account and an 11 month CD at Luana Savings Bank by Walter Witt, 2nd by Angie Einck. Carried by unanimous consent.
4. New Business
   1. Safety Assessments
      1. Ossian Security – Concerns were brought up and are being
         prioritized.
      2. Spillville Security – Concerns were brought up and are being
         prioritized.
   2. Preschool tuition –
      1. Motion to follow South Winn preschool tuition rates made by Nikki
         Brodbeck, 2nd by Allanda Gehling. Carried by unanimous consent.
5. Communication needed to stakeholders:
   1. Spillville gym floor to be resurfaced this summer.
   2. Updates to the website are currently being made.
6. Next meeting topics
   1. Meeting moved to March 14th instead of March 21st. Same time and location.
7. Adjournment
   1. Motion to Adjourn by Dalton Smith, 2nd by Kristi Holthaus, carried by unanimous consent, at 8:02 PM.

Closing Prayer – All – Our Father

Meeting took place at the St. Aloysius church basement.

Meeting Date: March 14, 2023 Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Next Meeting Date: April 20, 2023 Next Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Next meeting location: St Aloysius church basement.

Members Present

• Amy Taylor X
• Walter Witt X
• Ashley Welch X
• Nicole Brodbeck X
• Allanda Gehling
• Angie Einck X
• Kristi Holthaus X
• Dalton Smith X
• Rev. Henry Huber X
  Representatives present: Kristin Kriener, Jenni Busarow

Regular Meeting Called to Order: Amy Taylor at 7:00 PM

Opening Prayer: Father

1. Consent Agenda
   1. February Minutes
      1. Financial Report
      2. Nikki Bohr Resignation
         • Motion to approve Consent Agenda by Nicole Brodbeck, 2nd by Ashley Welch. Carried by unanimous consent.
2. Principal updates
3. Old Business
   1. Savings Accounts – Discussion to move $124,600 of the William Goggin Estate from savings to a 11 month CD at Luana Savings Bank. Remainder of money in savings to be moved to interest generating Money Market account at Luana Savings Bank. Motion to approve money transfer from Fidelity savings account to Luana Savings Bank interest generating accounts had already been done in the February meeting.
4. New Business
   1. Approve 2023-2024 Budget
      1. Tuition
      2. Certified Staff Wages
      3. Support Staff Wages
      4. Benefits
   2. Review 2023 School Board Elections
      • Motion to approve 2023-2024 Budget including Tuition at $3,800, Staff Wages
        and Benefits. Motion by Walter Witt, 2nd by Kristi Holthaus. Carried by unanimous
        consent.
5. Communication needed to stakeholders:
   1. FAQ needs to be sent out about STO and ESA.
6. Next meeting topics
   1. Fundraising
   2. What and When
   3. Staff Handbook
   4. Parent Handbook
   5. School Calendar
7. Adjournment
   • Motion to Adjourn by Angie Einck, 2nd by Ashley Welch. Carried by unanimous consent, at 8:09 PM.

Closing Prayer – All – Our Father

St. Teresa of Calcutta School Board Meeting Meeting took place at the St. Aloysius church basement.
Meeting Date: June 20, 2023 Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Next Meeting Time: 7:00 PM Next Meeting Date: August 15, 2023
Next meeting location: St Aloysius church basement.

Members Present

• Amy Taylor X
• Walter Witt X
• Ashley Welch X
• Nicole Brodbeck X
• Allanda Gehling X
• Angie Einck
• Kristi Holthaus X
• Dalton Smith X
• Rev. Henry Huber

Representatives present: Kristin Kriener, Jenni Busarow

Guests present:

Regular Meeting Called to Order: Amy Taylor at 7:03 PM Opening Prayer:

1. ConsentAgenda
   1. April/MayMinutes
   2. FinancialReport
   3. 504 Handbooks
   4. AmyBunting–Full-time interventionist–Ossian(ADAC)
   5. Kasey Ruff – social-emotional interventionist – Spillville (ADAC)

Amendment to Consent Agenda

1. 1. StacyWitt–Part-time Summer program staff(4/12/23)
   2. Megan Hageman - Part-time Summer program staff (6/1/23)
   3. Ava Witt – Part-time Early Childhood staff (6/8/23)
   4. Haley Martin – Full-time Early Childhood staff (5/30/23)
   5. Laurie Woggerman (Rehire) – Assistant cook – Summer food program
   6. Breann Woltzen – Resigned 5/25/23 from Child Care Center
      • Motion to approve Consent Agenda by Nikki Brodbeck, 2nd by Ashley Welch Carried by unanimous consent.
2.  Principal updates
3. OldBusiness
   1. Handbooks
      1. Parent/Guardian Student Handbook
      2. Employee Handbook
         1. Adding wording to Employee handbook for mileage reimbursement
            • (Mileage will be paid for transporting food and food related products between sites or if attending school approved events outside of the school district.
              • Motion to approve Parent/ Guardian Student by Walter Witt, 2nd by Kristi Holthaus. Carried by unanimous consent.
              • Motion to approve Employee Handbook with amendments of mileage and linkage of Animal Maintenance by Nikki Brodbeck, 2nd by Ashley Welch. Carried by unanimous consent.
4. New Business
   1. Marketing Assistant
      1. Marketing 72 hours ($1728)
      2. Yearbook 40 hours ($960) R
      3. $24/hour total Stipend
         • Motion to approve Marketing Assistant stipend of $2500 per year for marketing and yearbook assistant by Kristi Holthaus, 2nd by Allanda Gehling. Carried by unanimous consent.
   2. Make-up Days for 2023-2024
      1. 4th day Jan 3rd
      2. Feb. 20th
      3. March 11th
      4. April 2nd
      5. May 24th
      6. May 28th and beyond
      7. Talk with SW about bussing between communities.
         • Motion to approve Make-up days to fall upon Professional Development days as needed to meet required classroom hours by Walter Witt, 2nd by Ashley Welch. Carried by unanimous consent.
   3.  Hot Lunch Prices
      • Motion to approve hot lunch prices as presented by Ashley Welch, 2nd by Dalton Smith. Carried by unanimous consent.
   4.  Hot Lunch Budget
      • Motion to approve the hot lunch budget by Nikki Brodbeck, 2nd by Kristi
        Holthaus. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
   5. 3-Year Old Pre-School in Ossian
      • Motion to move the 3 year old preschool from the school to the child care center to make room for an interventionist and being able to split up larger classes in Ossian by Walter Witt, 2nd by Kristi Holthaus. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
   6.  Scrip
      • Motion to approve scrip to be used for school expenses owed to the St. Teresa of Calcutta ae. Lunch, Pre-K preschool, before/after school programs) by Nikki Brodbeck, 2nd by Kristi Holthaus. Motion approved by unanimous consent.
   7. Interest in Board E-Mail Address and shared Drive
      • General consensus on shared drive and email for board members.
   8. Child Care Center Advisory Committee.
      • Motion to approve CCC advisory committee to prepare annual budget, rates, and provide regular minutes and financial report to the school board on a regular basis by Ashley Welch, 2nd by Walter Witt. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
   9. Recognition of Kathy Straube for 5 years to receive a longevity bonus.
5. Communication needed to stakeholders
6. Next meeting topics
   (July meeting canceled. Next meeting August 15th) Possibly in Festina
7. 2023-2024 School Board Leadership Elections
   1. Nomination of Walter Witt for President of St. Teresa of Calcutta School
      board by Ashley Welch. All in favor.
   2. Nomination of Nikki Brodbeck for Vice President of St. Teresa of Calcutta
      School board by Dalton Smith. All in favor.
   3. Nomination of Dalton Smith to continue Secretary of St. Teresa of
      Calcutta School board by Nikki Brodbeck. All in favor.
8. Adjournment
   • Motion to Adjourn by Nikki Brodbeck, 2nd by Ashley Welch. Motion carried by unanimous consent, at 9:08 PM.

Closing Prayer – All – Our Father