ISD 458 School Board Publishes Minutes

Minutes
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Board Meeting
September 16, 2024 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order: 5:35
Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler, Paula Heckman, James Farnum and Jeff Nauman
Staff Present: Lisa Shellum and Eva Sonnabend.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Motioned by Heckman, and seconded by Farnum, to approve/amend the September 16 2024 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes:
Motioned by Nauman, and seconded by Farnum, to approve the August 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
IV. Presentation of Bills/Finance (consent agenda)
Motioned by Farnum, and seconded by Krahmer, to approve the September 2024 bills as presented in check register and wire transfer information. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
Presentation by Ryan Fetters, Baker Tilley, regarding bond sale.
V. Committees: 
A. Buildings and Grounds - Asbestos 3 year review report received today, electrical box replacement, plumbing upgrades, and crows nest.
B. Sports Committee - Update on sports 
C. Transportation Committee - ESSER money designated for a vehicle purchase. 
D. Mike Pfeil reported on the MSBA advocacy zoom meeting.
VI. Information Items
A. Explanation of Levy information 
B. Enrollment
C. Update on Legal information pertaining to water main leak
VII. Action Items
A. Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement
A motion was offered by Haler, seconded by Heckman, and carried to approve the engagement agreement with Baker Tilly. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
B. Bonds
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Farnum, and carried to approve the RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BONDS, SERIES 2024A, IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $12,710,000; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote with Nauman, Heckman, Krahmer, Haler, Farnum, and Pfiel voting in favor and none voting against.
C. Levy Certification
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Haler, and carried to approve and certify the proposed 2024-25 Payable Levy at Maximum. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
D. Truth in Taxation
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Nauman, and carried to set the following date for the 2024-25 Payable Levy Truth and Taxation meeting date. December 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
E. IOWA
A motion was offered by Nauman, seconded by Farnum, and carried to approve Lisa Shellum as the IOWA for ISD 0458 for the 2024-25 school year. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
F. Combined Polling Place
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Nauman, and carried to approve the resolution to set the Truman Public School as the combined polling place for any upcoming elections in Calendar year 2025. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote with Nauman, Heckman, Krahmer, Farnum, Haler, and Pfeil voting in favor and none against.
G. Snow Removal
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Heckman, and carried to approve the bid for the following snow removal areas for the 2024-25 school year. Sidewalks - Bidder: Kevin Greier Amount: $60.00/hour Parking Lot Areas Bidder: Kevin Greier Amount: $100.00/hourMotion passed on a 6-0 vote.
H. South Central Service Cooperative
A motion was offered by Krahmer, seconded by Haler, and carried to approve the agreement with South Central Service Cooperative for vision, audiology, and orientation and mobility services for the 2024-25 school year. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
 I. Resignations
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Nauman, and carried to approve the resignations of Sheila Hintz and Christina Leach. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
J. Suburban 
A motion was offered by Heckman, seconded by Haler, and carried to approve the quote for a suburban from Elizabeth Chevrolet not to exceed $67,000.00. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
K. Hiring
A motion was offered by Farnum, seconded by Heckman, and carried to approve the hiring of Jordan Smith as Junior High Volleyball coach. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
VIII. Reports
Superintendent/Principal; reading and math test scores and board openings.
IX. Adjournment
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Nauman, to adjourn at 7:09 PM. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
Next regular meeting date: 10/21/24
James Farnum, Clerk