Nauvoo Colusa Community Unit School District 325 Board of Education Met June 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1.0 Call to Order
Vice President Brent Schmitz called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2.0 Roll Call
Present: Mrs. Allen, Mr. Jespersen, Mrs. Koechle, Mr. Schmitz.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski.
Also Present: Mr. Young, Mrs. Laura Aitchison, Mrs. Miller.
3.0 Pledge of Allegiance
4.0 Approval of Minutes
4.01 Regular Meeting Minutes for May 17, 2021
Mrs. Allen made the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes for May 17, 2021 with a second by Mrs. Koechle.
Ayes-4, Nays-0. Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
4.02 Public Hearing for the Amended Budget Minutes for May 17, 2021
Mr. Jespersen made the motion to approve the public hearing for the amended budget minutes for May 17, 2021 with a second by Mrs. Allen.
Ayes-4, Nays-0. Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
4.03 Closed Session Minutes for May 17, 2021
Mrs. Koechle made the motion to approve the closed session minutes for May 17, 2021 with a second by Mr. Jespersen.
Ayes-4, Nays-0. Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
4.04 Special Meeting Minutes for May 26, 2021
Mrs. Koechle made the motion to approve the special meeting minutes for May 26, 2021 with a second by Mrs. Allen.
Ayes-4, Nays-0. Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
4.05 Closed Session Minutes for May 26, 2021
Mr. Jespersen made the motion to approve the closed session minutes for May 26, 2021 with a second by Mrs. Koechle.
Ayes-4, Nays-0. Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
5.0 Financials
5.01 Pay Bills for May 2021
Mrs. Allen made the motion to pay the bills for May 2021 with a second by Mrs. Koechle. Mrs. Allen-Yes, Mr. Jespersen-Yes, Mrs. Koechle-Yes, Mr. Schmitz-Yes.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
5.02 Approve Financial and Treasurer Report for May 2021
Mrs. Allen made the motion to approve the financial and treasurer report for May 2021 with a second by Mr. Jespersen. Mrs. Allen-Yes, Mr. Jespersen-Yes, Mrs. Koechle-Yes, Mr. Schmitz-Yes.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
This fiscal year, N-C spent $2,444,778 in the education fund compared to $2,212,627 last year. In the operation and maintenance fund, the district spent $277,462 compared to $541,914 last year. The district spent $338,103 this year in the transportation fund compared to $264,982 last year. The district spent $3,060,343 this year compared to $3,018,672 the previous year in those three funds for a difference of $41,671 more this year compared to last year.
May 31, 2021, completed 92.0% of the 2021 fiscal year. The district expended 85.9% of the education budget, 38.2% of the operations and maintenance budget, and 95.6% of the transportation budget.
Fund balances as of May 31, 2021: Education: $1,887,723 Operation and Maintenance: $488,994, Transportation: $464,206, and Working Cash: $78,172. The four Major Fund Balances: $2,919,115. Total Fund Balance for all funds: $3,474,876.
Fund balances as of May 31, 2020: Education: $1,690,144, Operation and Maintenance: $686,829, Transportation: $440,898, and Working Cash: $29,584. The four Major Fund Balances: $2,847,455. Total Fund Balance for all funds: $3,339,796.
The district has $262,235 more this year compared to last year in the four major funds. In addition, the district has $307,842 more this year compared to the previous year in total fund balance.
6.0 Recognition of the Members of the Audience
6.01 Public Comment
Mrs. Koechle asked to address information provided to the board by Mrs. Andrea Schmitz about Cultural Leading and Response Standards and SB 818. Mr. Young clarified this does not affect Kindergarten-12th grade students. There was general discussion on this issue and similar situations in the past.
7.0 Superintendent's Report
7.01 Consider a Discussion on the 2021-2022 COVID-19 Protocol
Mr. Schmitz questioned the school’s plans for the fall. Mr. Young said there have not been any updates at this time to what is required for school districts during the next school year. Mrs. Aitchison was asked her opinion as a teacher and as a parent. Mrs. Aitchison would like masks to be optional in the upcoming school year for staff and students. She described challenges in teaching this past year due to masks. The board thanked her for her comments. They expressed their desire to hear more input from the staff and parents in general on many areas in the future. Mr. Schmitz suggested the board write a policy stating Covid enforcement responsibilities will fall to the board and not the staff or Administration. A board member expressed concern about openly disobeying the state and they would like to make sure the policy is clear so the public understands the school’s position. Mr. Young was asked to write a policy to this point to present at the July 19, 2021 board meeting. The board will revisit the issue at the July meeting as state requirements continue to change.
7.02 Consider a Discussion on Costs Savings by Changing Insurance Companies
The district will switch to Liberty Mutual next year, which will save the district around $25,000 next fiscal year.
7.03 Consider a Discussion on a Food Service Agreement between the Nauvoo-Colusa District #325 and the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Catholic School
SPPS is currently without a cook and they approached Mr. Young about the possibility of our school preparing lunches for them. Mr. Young is currently working on a contract to present to SPPS for their approval. The contract will include the financial agreement between the schools and additional details.
7.04 Other
8.0 Action Items
8.01Consider Approving the School Lunch Prices for the 2021-22 School Year Mr. Jespersen made the motion to increase the student lunch price from $2.80 to $2.85 and increase the adult lunch price from $3.25 to $3.30 for the 2021-2022 school year with a second by Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Allen-Yes, Mr. Jespersen-Yes, Mrs. Koechle-Yes, Mr. Schmitz-Yes.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
8.02 Consider Approving the School Breakfast Prices for the 2021-22 School Year
Mr. Jespersen made the motion to increase student breakfast prices from $1.85 to $1.90 for the 2021-2022 school year with a second by Mrs. Koechle. Mrs. Allen-Yes, Mr. Jespersen-Yes, Mrs. Koechle-Yes, Mr. Schmitz-Yes.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
8.03 Consider Approving the Milk Prices for the 2021-22 School Year Mrs. Allen made the motion to approve the cost of an extra milk at $.40 (same as last year) with a second by Mrs. Koechle.
Mrs. Allen-Yes, Mr. Jespersen-Yes, Mrs. Koechle-Yes, Mr. Schmitz-Yes.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
8.04 Consider Approving the School Fees for the 2021-2022 School Year
Mr. Jespersen made the motion to approve the registration fee at $65 (same as last year) and $25 for junior high school art class ($5 increase), and $25 for home economics class ($5 increase) for the 2021-2022 school year with a second by Mrs. Allen.
Mrs. Allen-Yes, Mr. Jespersen-Yes, Mrs. Koechle-Yes, Mr. Schmitz-Yes.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
8.05 Consider Approving the Resignation of the Junior High Science Teacher
Mr. Jespersen made the motion to approve the resignation of Elizabeth Lambert as the Junior High Science teacher with a second by Mrs. Allen.
Mrs. Allen-Yes, Mr. Jespersen-Yes, Mrs. Koechle-Yes, Mr. Schmitz-No.
Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
9.0 Communications and Correspondence
9.01 Start of the Fiscal Year 2022- July 1, 2021
9.02 Regular School Board Meeting- July 19, 2021
9.03 First Day of School- August 16, 2021
9.04 Regular School Board Meeting- August 16, 2021
10.0 Adjournment
Mr. Jespersen made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. with a second by Mrs. Allen. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Absent: Mr. Radel, Mr. Siegfried, Mr. Wasielewski. Motion carried.
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