Mid-Prairie Community
School District
Kalona, Wellman, West Chester
Mid-Prairie Central Office Community Room, Wellman, IA 52356
April 18, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
www.mid-prairie.k12.ia.us
President Jake Snider called the meeting to order.
Board members present: Mary Allred, Denise Chittick, Gabrielle Frederick, Ryan Schlabaugh, Jed Seward, Jake Snider.
Board members absent: Randy Billups.
Staff Present: Superintendent Brian Stone, Business Manager/Board Secretary Jeff Swartzentruber
Jed Seward moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Mary Allred. Motion carried 6-0.
School Finance
2024-2025 IBB Wage Negotiations Update and Action
Superintendent Stone brought the recommendation to settle the Teacher and Support Staff Package Increase of 3.0%. The associations (MPEA and MPESSA) approved the package via ballot last Friday, April 12, 2024. The summary document used with the IBB in the negotiation’s steps were shared with the Board to provide additional detail. The Iowa Legislature set 2024-2025 State Supplemental Aid increase at 2.5%. Because of the 101% Budget Guarantee new money to the District is $46,213 for 2024-2025. The package brought to the Board is before the minimum salary provisions set by the legislature for teachers with less than 12 years of experience to at least $47,500 and teachers with 12 or more years of experience to at least $60,000 for 2024-2025. For 2025-2026 those minimums will rise to $50,000 and $62,500, respectively. The minimum salary requirements are being funded by additional Teacher Salary Supplement funding of $265,000. Approval of the 3% package will allow the Business Office to issue Contracts and Work Agreements, more than almost 3 weeks later than last year. The Board asked questions for clarification and understanding.
Jed Seward moved to approve the proposed compensation package increase of 3.0% for Teachers and Hourly staff for the 2024 2025 School Year as presented. Mary Allred seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 (Ryan Schlabaugh abstained).
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
President, Jake Snider
Secretary, Jeffrey C. Swartzentruber
Published in The News, Thursday, April 25, 2024 L-70
