Public Hearing
A hearing was held for the public to address concerns regarding the bid for the sound booth relocation and reconstruction. No one was present to speak at the hearing.
Agenda
The agenda was amended to include discussion items on the Iowa Department of Education’s AEA Study and the development of a board resolution on open records related to the Iowa Association of School Boards.
Discussion Items AEA Study
Ms. Sheila King provided an update on the AEA Study that is part of the Government Reorganization Bill passed during the 2010 legislative session. The Iowa Department of Education (DE) is convening a task force to complete the study and membership will include staff from the Area Education Agencies, School Administrators of Iowa, Iowa Association of School Boards, school districts, legislators and parents. The DE is also accepting input into the development of the study from AEA Chief Administrators and board members. Board members with input were encouraged to send their ideas or suggestions to Ms. King by Friday, May 14.
Des Moines Public Schools
Ms. Sheila King will meet with Superintendent Nancy Sebring on May 19 to discuss shared planning for the 2010-11 school year. A conference call will also be held on May 13 to discuss the June meeting with Des Moines Public Schools’ leadership and Senators Jack Hatch and Matt McCoy.
Newton Regional Education Center
Mr. Prall provided an update on the Newton Regional Education Center. Currently the Agency is looking to partner with the Newton School District which announced in April it would be closing Emerson Hough Elementary School. Newton school district Superintendent Steve McDermott has indicated that pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by parents, the building is expected to be vacant by the first week in July. The district has announced that it will relocate administrative staff and the Head Start program to the Emerson Hough building, but there would also be room for a Heartland office. Mr. Prall plans to tour the school soon and stated the outlook to partner is good.
Board Comments AEA Governing Board
Dr. Earl Bridgewater and Ms. Margaret Borgen represented Heartland at the April 15-16 AEA Governing Board meeting. The majority of the meeting focused on the status of the Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC). The IEC is currently working with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on operational issues that were outlined in their complaint submitted last winter. The lawsuit against the IEC filed by Hawkeye Foods also failed in the appeals process and will continue forward. Dr. Bridgewater also noted that the bylaws for both the Governing Board and IEC Board will be reviewed and revised.
Closed Session
The Board entered into closed session at 6:36 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:40 p.m.
Closed Session
The Board entered into closed session at 7:48 p.m. and returned to open session at 9:17 p.m.
Closed Session
The Board entered into closed session at 9:23 p.m. and returned to open session at 10:32 p.m.
Action Items
A MOTION was made by Ms. Margaret Borgen and seconded by Dr. Steve Rose to approve the recommendation made by Ms. Nola Bond regarding Certified Non-Union (CNU) negotiations. Borgen, Bridgewater, Christensen, Halliburton, Rose, Sparks, and Wilson ayes, Turnquist opposed and Bell absent.
A MOTION was made by Dr. Steve Rose and seconded by Mr. Nels Turnquist to approve the plans, specifications and bid from Robert’s Construction in the amount of $24,937.00 for the reconstruction and relocation of the sound booth at the Johnston Regional Education Center. Motion passed unanimously.
Board Resolution
Mr. Cal Halliburton submitted a draft resolution requesting that the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) comply with the same requirements for open meetings and open records as prescribed by Iowa law and administrative code. Ms. Jenny Ugolini will follow-up with IASB on if a similar policy within their organization has already been instituted.
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