October 2012 Board of Directors Meeting Recap

Annual Board Meeting 
Election of a President of the Board 
Dr. Bridgewater nominated Mr. Turnquist as board president for the 2012-13 year. The votes were canvassed and the nomination passed 7 to 2. One vote for Ms. Borgen and one absent. 

Election of a Vice President 
Dr. Bridgewater nominated Ms. Borgen as vice president. The votes were canvassed and the nomination passed 8 to 1. One absent. 

Appointment of a Board Secretary and Treasurer 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Halliburton and seconded by Ms. Borgen to appoint Ms. Jenny Ugolini as board secretary. Motion passed unanimously. A MOTION was made by Mr. Halliburton and seconded by Ms. Borgen to appoint Mr. John Linch, from First National Bank in Ames, as board treasurer. Motion passed unanimously. 

Appointment of Agency Level I Investigators 
A MOTION was made by Dr. Bell and seconded by Dr. Rose to appoint Ms. Laura Gillon, Mr. Steve Iverson and Dr. Kristi Upah as Level I investigators. Motion passed unanimously. 

Regular Board Meeting 
Public Forum 
No one was present to speak to the Board. 

Discussion Items 
Annual Financial Presentation 
Mr. David King, chief financial officer, shared the Annual Financial Presentation for 2011-12. The Agency continues to be in stable financial condition despite a reduction in special education funding and is positioned to meet the 2012-13 budget challenges. The Agency’s unassigned fund balance decreased by $1.6 million and as of June 30, 2012 is down to 9.3%. However, continued cuts in special education coupled with pending cuts in federal funding will likely have a negative impact on the Agency’s ability to maintain service levels and respond to emerging needs. 

Board Committee Reports and Updates 
• IEP/IAEP – Tentative agreements have been reached with the IEC lawsuits. Once the lawsuits are finalized, the IEC will be replaced by the IAEP. 
• Board Policy Taskforce – The taskforce has completed the 500 series and continues to progress through the manual. 
• Board Self-Evaluation – Dr. Vincent discussed the Board’s self-evaluation process. She reviewed the questions with members based on their input and will send the evaluation out electronically to be completed. 

Director District 6 Board Vacancy 
Board members reviewed the timeline for replacing Ms. Sparks, board member in district 6, who is resigning as a member. A special director district convention will be held November 27. 

The Project Science Education Mobile Instruction (SEMI) Trailer 
The Project SEMI is currently being stored at the DMACC campus in Ankeny. The Agency is utilizing various means to try to sell the mobile lab, including a government auction site. Recently, an out-of-state university has shown interest in purchasing the lab but there is no current offer. 

Action Items 
Approval of Director Districts Resolution Amendment 
A MOTION was made by Dr. Bell and seconded by Dr. Bridgewater to amend the Director District Resolution. The new director district assignments will be made retroactive to July 1, 2012. Motion passed unanimously. 

Board Comments 
• Ms. Sparks thanked board members for their friendship and service during her tenure as a member. 
• Ms. Borgen attended a legislative forum this morning and was pleased to hear the candidates speak positively about the AEAs.