Lone Tree Community School District
Regular Meeting
September 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Lone Tree School Library
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District regular meeting was called to order by Vice President Ogren at 6:34 p.m., September 18, 2024, in the Lone Tree School Library.
PRESENT: Eden, Ogren, Sladek (call-in), Viers
ABSENT: Hotz
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the September 18, 2024 regular meeting agenda
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PRINCIPAL REPORTS
Principal Koshatka reported on the Middle School/High School literacy strategy and curriculum overview/cycle. Principal Jacque reported on the Elementary Pick A Better Snack Program with ISU Extension and FAST screening data.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent items: minutes of the August 15, 2024 Board Retreat, August 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting, and September 4, 2024 Board Workshop; August finance report; September payment of bills; open enrollment applications from Dahlia Landeros, Deane Santos Adame, and Marissa Todora; recommendations of hire for Tom Dickey (MS Girls Basketball Coach), Jarod Kunc (MS Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach), and Jonathan Chaney (Cross Country Volunteer Coach)
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the consent items as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
BUS ROUTE DRIVER – ADDITIONAL PAY
Discussion held on compensating current contracted route drivers an afternoon route differential due to consolidation of three afternoon routes to two until a third driver is hired.
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve bus route driver additional pay of $10.26/day retroactive to the first day of school and ceasing when the current PM route driver opening is filled
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT (MSA) – SHIVE-HATTERY
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Shive-Hattery as presented
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
POLICY PRIMER VOL. 32 #4
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the first reading of policy primer vol. 32 #4 with the exclusion of 509.1.R1
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
200 SERIES: BOARD OF DIRECTORS (210.1-210.9) (FIRST READING)
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to approve the first reading of 200 series: Board of Directors (210.1-210.9)
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Supt. Hotz reported on FY2024 State reports, AEA services, multiple desk audits, efforts to reduce speed of traffic, nutrition administrative review, and teacher in-service preparations.
FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS
Discussion held on future agenda topics of SWOT analysis, Shive-Hattery HVAC study, 2025 summer projects, SIAC report, District goals, early graduation requests, curriculum overview, annual meeting, and update on professional development Mondays.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Viers, seconded by Eden, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
Vice President Ogren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Next Meeting: Board Workshop, October 2, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office
Published in The News, Thursday, September 26, 2024 L-127
