Lone Tree Community School District
Annual & Regular Meeting
November 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Lone Tree School Library
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District annual meeting was called to order by President Sladek at 6:31 p.m., November 19, 2024, in the Lone Tree School Library.
PRESENT: Eden, Hotz, Ogren, Sladek, Viers
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the November 19, 2024 annual meeting agenda
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
Board Secretary Tharp called for nominations for Board President.
Upon motion by Hotz, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to nominate Rob Sladek for the position of Board President
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
Board Secretary Tharp administered the Oath of Office to Rob Sladek for the position of Board President for the Lone Tree Community School District.
ELECTION OF BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
President Sladek called for nominations for Board Vice President.
Upon motion by Sladek, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to nominate Alex Ogren for the position of Board Vice President
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
Board Secretary Tharp administered the Oath of Office to Alex Ogren for the position of Board Vice President for the Lone Tree Community School District.
DATES, TIMES, AND PLACES OF MEETINGS
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve future Board workshops and regular meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office and Library
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers; NAY: Hotz; Motion Carried 4-1
BANK DEPOSITORY
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Hotz, it was
RESOLVED: to approve Farmers and Merchants and ISJIT as the bank depositories
Director Eden abstained from the vote.
ALL AYE: Motion Carried 4-0
PAPER OF RECORD
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve The News as the official paper of record
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Ogren, seconded by Hotz, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
President Sladek declared the annual meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District regular meeting was called to order by President Sladek at 6:41 p.m., November 19, 2024, in the Lone Tree School Library.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the November 19, 2024 regular meeting agenda
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PRINCIPAL REPORTS
Principal Koshatka reported on the Middle School/High School science department update and DCAP. Principal Jacque reported on the Elementary professional learning agenda, math lesson expectations, second grade academic standards for mathematics, math assessment data, and Successmaker data.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent items: minutes of the October 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting, and November 6, 2024 Board Workshop; October finance report; November payment of bills; open enrollment applications from Elissa Holbrook and Arica Moreno; recommendations of hire for Taylor Wulfekuhl (Asst. Girls Wrestling Coach), Nicholas Evans (Wellness Center Worker), and Chase Williams (Community Library Clerk); resignations for Joe Donovan (Head Football Coach) and Blair Harmes (Para Educator)
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the consent items as presented
AYE: Eden, Ogren, Sladek, Viers; NAY: Hotz; Motion Carried 4-1
WELLNESS CENTER AS SHELTER (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)
Dave Wilson and Matt Zadow with Emergency Management were in attendance to talk about the portion of installation costs that Johnson County would be willing to cover based on quotes received. Board discussed the options presented.
Upon motion by Ogren, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the expenses of installing a generator onto the Wellness Center not to exceed option #9 of $7,450 with the use of Shive-Hattery up to the discretion of the Superintendent
AYE: Eden, Ogren; NAY: Hotz, Sladek, Viers; Motion Failed 2-3
Further discussion held on District’s costs of the project.
Upon motion by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the expenses of installing a generator onto the Wellness Center not to exceed option #9 of $7,500 with all bills sent to Emergency Management and the District will reimburse Emergency Management
Motion died due to lack of second
Further discussion held on Emergency Management not having approval to cover entire project and ask the District for reimbursement. In good faith, Emergency Management will send a check prior to work for their half of the proposed expenses.
Upon motion by Ogren, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the expenses of installing a generator onto the Wellness Center not to exceed $7,500 for half of the proposed electrical, gas, and concrete quotes
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM HANDBOOK
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the Preschool Program Handbook as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
JOHNSON CONTROLS PLANNED SERVICE AGREEMENT: WELLNESS CENTER
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the Johnson Controls Planned Service Agreement for the Wellness Center
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR E-RATE SERVICES WITH AEA
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Ogren, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the agreement for E-rate services with Grantwood AEA
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
704.4: GIFTS – GRANTS - BEQUESTS
Upon motion by Eden, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the donations and grants of: United Presbyterian Church $1,500 to support negative lunch balances; Multiple Individuals in the total of $185 for softball equipment; Hotz Farms $25,000 for greenhouse; Donald Hotz Estate $879 for greenhouse; Foundation for the Trades $1,000 Ag/industrial tech equipment; Lone Tree PTO $450 for MS/HS student of the month incentives; Lions Club $75 each to National Honor Society, Football, and the Class of 2028; and Hills Bank Classroom Cash $728.56 for classroom supplies
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
BOARD POLICY 501.9.R1 CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM – REGULATION (FIRST READING)
Upon motion by Eden, seconded by Viers, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the first reading of Board Policy 501.9.R1
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
POLICY PRIMER VOL. 33 #1 (FIRST READING)
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the first reading of Board Policies 502.10, 503.9, 503.9.R1, 603.1, and 700
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
BOARD POLICY 103, 104, AND 105 (SECOND READING)
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the second reading of Board Policies 103, 104, and 105
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
BOARD POLICY 804.6 & 804.6.R1 (SECOND READING)
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the second reading of Board Policies 804.6 and 804.6.R1
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Supt. Hotz reported on Iowa School Performance Profile ratings and the Lone Tree Elementary receiving a High Performing rating, 5-year finance projections, and December 9 District professional development plans.
FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS
Discussion held on future agenda topics involving greenhouse.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
President Sladek declared the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Next Meeting: Board Workshop, December 4, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office
Published in The News, Thursday, November 28, 2024 L-280
