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KELLOGGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting – September 09, 2013 Report No. 13-27

CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF MEETING Regular Meeting – August 26, 2013 ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Pomorski, Mrs. Reidzans, Mrs. Sellers, Mr. Skinner, and Mrs. Ward Also present: Scott Gunn, Assistant Superintendent/HS Principal Employees and Visitors

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER President Meyer called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board and Visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

NEXT REGULARYLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS The next regularly scheduled board meetings will be held: September 09, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center September 23, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center October 07, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center October 21, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center

COMMUNICATIONS - None

VISITORS President Meyer welcomed visitors.  Beth Travis; KEA President/KMS Teacher; shared that there are many teachers here tonight to show support for each other and our students. Despite the fact that they will be starting the year off without a complete contract, the teachers have already been in their classrooms preparing for another successful school year. They are hopeful than an agreement that is beneficial to both the Kelloggsville community as well as to the teachers and their families will soon be reached.

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Consent Agenda It was moved by Mrs. Reidzans, seconded by Mrs. Ward, to approve Consent Agenda items 13-22, 13-23, and 13-24. Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED 13-22 Approval of Minutes: Regular & Closed Session August 05, 2013 & Work Session & Closed Session August 14, 2013 13-23 Approval of Personnel Report 13-24 Approval of Expenditure Report General Fund: $625,132.90 Food Service: $7,841.78 Child Care: $1,160.00

CLOSED SESSION – Pulled from Agenda Regular Meeting August 26, 2013 Page Two

FOR ACTION A. Approval of Personnel Recommendation - #1 Statement by President Meyer: The Board of Education has reached a difficult decision, but one that is necessary in moving the district forward. A few years ago when we choose a new Superintendent our goals for the district were clear and obtainable; improve student achievement and remain fiscally sound. As we worked towards these goals, we felt we were moving down the correct path. No one is questioning whether Mr. Warsen’s heart is in the right place, he cares about our children. Even with the best intentions, over time, we have found that our goals have blurred and the path has become impassable. We could debate that it was the methods used or recommendations that were followed that has taken us off course. One thing is for certain we are not on the path and not headed in the direction that will achieve our goals. It is the responsibility of the board to put the district back on track. That is why I am now asking for a motion to reassign Mr. Warsen at the discretion of the Interim Superintendent.

It was moved by Mr. Pomorski, seconded by Mr. Skinner, to reassign Mr. Warsen to a new position that will be at the discretion of the Interim Superintendent. Yeas: 6 Nays: 1 [Reidzans] MOTION CARRIED

B. Approval of Personnel Recommendation - #2 Statement by President Meyer: As a Board we thought it best to bring in a known leader. One who has lead out district before with a strong background in dealing with the budget, along with the leadership abilities to bring our community back together so we can work towards our goals as a team. At this time I will entertain a motion to make Mr. Wright the Interim Superintendent of Kelloggsville Public Schools.

It was moved by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Pomorski, to assign Mr. Wright as Interim Superintendent of Kelloggsville Public Schools. Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED

On behalf of the Board, Mr. Meyer shared appreciation to Mr. Warsen for his efforts to achieve the district’s goals and wish him well in his new position

FOR INFORMATION - None

OTHER MATTERS - None

INTRODUCTION OF MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS - Mrs. Ward – shared that she understands that this is a very busy and stressful time in our district but expressed appreciation for every staff person’s efforts in getting ready for the school year and hope that this hasn’t held anyone back too much. She added that the Board understands that staff are excited, worried, and nervous all rolled into one with new kids and a new school year starting soon. She shared that the Board wants to support staff as best they can, understanding that it has been a stressful summer but that she is hopeful of a fresh start and a new foot forward – Go Rockets!; - Mr. Skinner – shared that he is looking forward to a fresh start and appreciates all the efforts that staff are putting forward for the new school year; Regular Meeting August 26, 2013 Page Three

- Mr. Pomorski – excited to start a new school and hopeful that the district is on a good path; - Mrs. Reidzans – looking forward to the new school year; - Mr. Anderson – thanked staff for the job they do and is hopeful that the community recognizes that the board is willing to make tough decisions, trying to do what is right for the district; - Mrs. Sellers – shared that we all need to pull together as a district and collaborate together – reminding all that we are all stewards of KPS. She encouraged more involvement by parents at Board of Education meetings and that everyone needs to come together to make this work; - Mr. Meyer – thanked staff for what they have done and will do to open the school year. He also requested patience on the efforts of Mr. Wright in getting the district moving forward;

ADJOURNMENT President Meyer adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.

David Skinner, Secretary Beth A. Postma Kelloggsville Board of Education Recorder

VISITORS: Jim Lafler, Jeff Owen, Sandy Paesens, Tammy Savage, Mike Zurgable, MaryKay Hostein, Amy Foster, Drew Lakatos, Angela Weststrate, Kelly Hjelm, Heidi Jewell, Kellie Phillips, Robyn Russell, Jeff Quid, Mackenzie Nelson, Jimmy Boice, Davius Hall, Jenalexis Cruz, Tim O’Brien, Sue Lathrop, Melissa Wilhelm, Morgan Micele, Julie Wieber, Camie Sleeman, Kathy King, Gayle, Dunneback, Tammy Skinner, Jim Alston, Tim Reeves, Rick Strayhorn, Cindy Wolters, Kelly Hammontree, Eric Schilthuis, Paula Dykstra, Lisa Corrigan, Donna Casmere, Nicole Postma, Terri Hotelling, Laura Spratling, Jenni Hinsley, Cyndie Piccione, Gretchen Ludeman, Laura Kuperus, Jerry Czarnecki, Sarah Dykla, Deb Emelander, Jeff Robinson, Sara Arendsen, Julie Anderson, Cindi Flak, Mary Ormes, Tina Brown, Karen Rawdon, Cindy Prentler, Wendy Deur, Andrea Boverhof, Sheri Rankin, Barb Windsor, Maureen Bradley, Kelly Farkas, Kelly Kievit, Denise Burns, Beth Travis, Suzanne Schmier, Ron Rathlein, and Pat Sokol.