2024.10.14 Board Minutes

 

BENNETT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

October 14, 2024

 

The Bennett Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 14, 2024 in the conference room of the Bennett Community School, Bennett, IA. President Dani Pratt called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. Directors Greg Reynolds, Nicole Wolf, Denise McGhee, and Chad Giebelstein answered roll call and a quorum was declared. Also present were Superintendent Shane Knoche, Principal Jeremiah Costello, Board Secretary Kylee Yoerger, John Hulick, Sharon Jamison, and Jen Slater.  

 

The mission statement was read.  

 

Director Wolf moved, seconded by Director Giebelstein to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4/0.

 

Public Forum: Bennett City Council member John H. discussed the possibility of adding a stop sign at Main St and 3rd St due to student’s crossing if the school is interested in partnering with the city.

 

Consent Agenda: 

A: Minutes from September 9, 2024 Meeting

B: Financial Report as of September 30, 2024 (including Nutrition Fund)

C: September Bills + $53,840.86 

D: Hires & Resignations-Wyatt Winters as Afternoon Custodian

Director Wolf moved, seconded by Director Giebelstein to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4/0.

 

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Knoche met with Governor Reynolds to discuss preschool funding and sharing agreements with schools. He also attended Executive Leaders. Mr. Knoche met with the AEA about our alternative school agreement and the benefits to the school. Additionally he attended the Leading with Impact and attended the superintendent’s meeting. Mr. Knoche is continuing to work on state reporting with Mr. Costello. 

 

Principal’s Report: Thank you to Bomber Boosters for the conference meals as well as the FAST Testing treats for students and staff! Fall conferences went well. Administration met with the Cedar County Sheriff about our school’s reunification plan and all staff will be attending Run, Hide, Fight Training on Oct. 30th. Ms. Kress is currently working on receiving her degree in Administration. The school’s Therapy Dog Gilbert has successfully completed training. The second grade class tagged and released Monarch butterflies. All students and staff participated in the annual Healthiest State Walk. Thank you to both Tipton and Durant students for celebrating Homecoming with Bennett.

 

Committee Reports: 

A: Facilities - Next meeting Oct. 29th 4:00pm - 5:30pm 

B: Policy - Next meeting Nov 11 5:45pm - 6:55pm

 

Old Business: 

1. Board Committees

i. Policy - Dani, Denise

1. 2nd Monday of the Month 5:45-6:55pm

2.  Facilities/Operations - Chad, Greg

   1. Sept 17 4-5:30pm, Oct 29 4-5:30pm , Feb 25 4-5:30 June 3 4-5pm

3. Negotiations/Interest Based Problem Solving - Dani, Chad

   1. Starting in January will try for Tuesdays

4. Finance - Greg, Nicole

   1. End of November 5 year look 

   2. Early March upcoming budget

 

New Business:

A: Policy Review: 

I. First Reading: None

II. Second Reading: 602.17 Open Enrollment. Director Giebelstein moved, seconded by Director Wolf. Motion carried 4/0.

1. 501.14 - Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Sending District

2. 501.15 - Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Receiving District

 

Board Comments/Correspondence: 

A: IASB Annual Convention - Nov. 20-22 2024, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines 

B: Bennett Delegate Greg Reynolds & CW Delegate Jay Ganzer

 

Adjournment: Director McGhee moved, seconded by Director Wolf to adjourn the meeting at 7:59pm. Motion carried 4/0.