On the Monday following a Board meeting, The Connection will contain a short synopsis of the meeting. These will be unofficial minutes. The official minutes are approved at the following Board meeting and will be posted on the server.
Tuesday, October 14 Meeting
The meeting started with Jane Bell leading a discussion of the Board's goals and self evaluation.
Board Goal 1: To be responsible employers.
Goal 2: Finance Goal: To be fiscally accountable.
Goal 3: Partnerships.
Goal 4: Evaluation
Goal 5: Supporting a unified state AEA system.
As per Code of Iowa, Chapter 273.8, Ann Wilson was sworn in as the new Board president. Earl Bridgewater, Terrell Wycoff and Jenny Ugolini were sworn in as vice-president, treasurer and secretary respectively.
The Board determined that it would continue to meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month with an afternoon work session and an evening board meeting starting at 5:30 p.m.
Jane Bell was recognized for her service as Board president with a commemorative gavel.
Dave King, Director of Finance and Business Services, presented the Annual Report of Financial Information for 2007-2008 and the Supplemental Annual Financial Information for 2007-2008. The Board discussed and reviewed the information. Budget planning for 2008-2009 was reviewed.
Approval of the 500 and 600 Series Board policies were approved. These policies are predominately special education.
The Board had a second reading of the Post-Employment Policy 403.4. The Board voted to approve the policy.
The Board approved the Smoking Policy 400.13. This policy would make us in compliance with the new state law.
Steve Prall and Chris Pierson presented a revised compensation philosophy policy for a second reading which was approved by the Board. The Board worked on a compensation philosophy since June so that the agency has a foundation for agency and staff negotiations. Key elements of the philosophy include hiring and recruiting the best staff, continuing an emphasis on hiring that reflects the diverse population we serve, making competitive compensation in specific markets a priority and using a broad range of strategies for staff retention.
The Board approved the consent agenda and then went into closed session.
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