BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS – SPECIAL MEETING – FEBRUARY 8, 2022 7:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM, BOYER VALLEY SOUTH CALL TO ORDER: President Steve Puck called a special meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were Paul Cogdill, Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Jen Miller and Steve Puck. Director Ueding was absent. Also present was Superintendent Kurt Brosamle and Secretary Terra Sell. President Puck declared quorum present. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve the agenda as published. Motion carried 6-0. CLOSED SESSION: Motion was made by Cogdill, second by Hansen to enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1) (i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual has verbally requested a closed session at 7:01 p.m. Ayes: Cogdill, Hansen, Heistand, Malone, Miller and Puck Director Ueding arrived at 7:14 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: At 8:02 p.m. a motion by Heistand, second by Miller to return to open session. Ayes: Heistand, Miller, Cogdill, Hansen, Malone, Puck and Ueding PERSONNEL: Motion by Cogdill, second by Ueding to approve the resignation of Kurt Brosamle, MS/HS Principal and Superintendent. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE MASTER CONTRACT FOR FY23 AND FY24: Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve a two-year contract, advance the steps and lanes, increase the base pay by $675 for FY23 and a $1,000/1 FTE one-time bonus if a signed contract is returned by March 31, 2022, then another $675 increase to the base pay for FY24. Total package is 3.26%. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE KPE CONTRACT: Motion by Hansen, second by Miller to approve the standard form of agreement for KPE – Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the upcoming bond project. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE SEARCH FIRM: President Puck reached out to three different firms and received two proposals back. One proposal was from Grundmeyer Leader Search for $10,859.52 for a full search package and $3,500 for a guided search package; the other proposal was from EDWise, LLC for $7,500. Motion by Ueding, second by Heistand to approve the proposal for EDWise, LLC for $7,500. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION: The board discussed various options and how to align positions for Administration roles. It was suggested to speak with EDWise to see if they can offer suggestions for re-structuring that might be a good fit for the district. Discussion was held about including staff/parents/community members on the interview process. Supt. Brosamle mentioned he began interviewing for Ag instructors and has a special education interview tomorrow. He met with Mr. Weber last week regarding TLC positions and how our current employees can fill those. He informed the board that the March and April board meeting dates will have to be moved up earlier to meet deadlines for certifying the budget. A motion by Heistand, second by Hansen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell President, Steve Puck TDR 2-17-22
