The School District of Iola-Scandinavia held its Regular School Board meeting at the High School Library on Monday, Aug, 14. The meeting covered various important topics and decisions.

The meeting was called to order in the Elementary School Library by Diana Jones at 7 p.m., starting with the reading of the official notice. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited after the roll call was taken.

Board members present at the meeting included Diana Jones, Mike Grassl, Tony Neumann, Paul Huettner, and Vanessa Kirmse. Absent were Mike Harbridge and Laura Krogwold. Key administrators present were Chris Nelson, Stacey Wester, Jan Bue-Wells, Sarah Thiel, and Tammy Bauer. Several observers attended the meeting, including Isaiah Hoyord, Matt McGregor, and Holly Neumann.

Meeting Highlights

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, which was presented and passed by a voice vote. There was no public input or comments during this session.

The consent agenda was approved as presented, which included the approval of minutes from the July 17 meeting, Aug. 7 BOE Workshop, and Aug. 7 Working Committee Minutes. Auditing and approval of checks, treasurer’s report, pupil activity accounts, fundraiser requests, DECA’s pie sale and Trick or Can, Yearbook’s ad sales, gifts, and donations were also included.

The Tech Ed Remodel Update was provided, followed by informational reports from various administrators, including the FAC Director, Business Manager, Principal, and Student Representative.

The meeting also covered updates from the WASB Meeting/Convention and CESA 5 meeting.

In the old business section, there were no items to discuss.

Committee Reports

Committee reports included the approval of a donation for Tech Ed Shop Equipment and Supplies under Building and Grounds, and the approval of a Middle School volleyball coach under Personnel and Nominations.

Under Policy and Legislation, policies were rescinded, revised, and new policies introduced, all of which were approved by voice votes.

The meeting continued with a report on negotiations and the introduction of new business, which included the approval of the 2022-23 Seclusion and Restraint Report and the School Perceptions Community Survey Proposal.

The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming dates and the next Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.