Report of the Major Actions Taken During the DMCS Board Meeting of February 6, 2006
By Todd Goeldner, President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
President Todd Goeldner called the meeting to order in the Elementary Library.
All 12 Directors were in attendance for the initial Open Session, representing a quorum.
Several members of the administrative team were also in attendance.
Several members of the Association were in attendance as well.
Director Ken Hockmuth opened with prayer and asked questions for the discussion of those in attendance. “What is keeping us from God?” and “What brings us back to Him?” Mr. Hockmuth directed everyone to Hebrews 12:1-3 and Romans 12:1-2 for “answers.” We should present ourselves as living sacrifices to God and be transformed. Mr. Hockmuth closed the devotional period of the meeting in prayer.
President Goeldner reviewed the work of the Board during the meeting on January 30, 2006 to discuss the 2006-2007 budget. He called for a motion from Treasurer Terry Williams for approval of a tuition option and contribution income detailed by Business Manager Julia Veenstra. Options for a 4%, 5%, 6%, and 7% increase were presented in detail. Following Board discussion, a 5% tuition increase was approved for 2006-2007, stipulating that all recommended program enhancements be funded only after full Board approval. The following assumptions are in place: (1) net growth of 1 student per grade level, (2) $23,500 base multiplier for the teaching salary schedule and the top two lines identical; (3) second student discount changed from 5% to a flat rate of $200, third student discount changed from 10% to $500, fourth student discount changed from 25% to $1,150, fifth student discount changed from 50% to $2,250, and sixth student discount changed from 75% to free; (4) new Building Supervisor, new assistant varsity volleyball coach, new assistant football coach, new high school consumer science for 1 semester, expansion of the TAG position from part-time to full-time, and expansion of the elementary art program from part-time to full-time, and (5) classes awarding credit and grades now considered as part-time student status rather than an activity.
President Goeldner thanked everyone who was involved with development of the budget materials – in particular, Julia Veenstra – and expressed appreciation to all of the Association members who had attended meetings to provide input and to be involved with the process.
The Board adjourned from Open Session into Closed Session.
All 12 Directors were in attendance, representing a quorum.
The Board approved minutes for the Closed Session meeting on January 26, 2006.
The Board approved the following coaches for spring and summer coaches: Cindy Kostek, Girls Track; Dennis Gonnerman, Boys Track; John Ytzen, Junior High Track; Chad Parker, Varsity Baseball; Clint Luscombe, Assistant Baseball; Jerry Foster, Sr., Volunteer Assistant Baseball; Dan McCool, Soccer; Howard Harris, Varsity Softball; and Peggy Lettow, Assistant Softball.
The Board approved contracts to licensed personnel and administrative team members.
The Board approved a job sharing situation for Jack Stuart and Mary Stuart – the details of which to be determined by the administration.
The Board approved Alana Berglund as an elementary substitute teacher.
The Board adjourned from Closed Session and reconvened in Open Session.
Eleven (11) of the 12 Directors were in attendance, representing a quorum.
DMC students Nancy Greiman and Adam Woiwood requested that the Board consider allowing additional school dances. The Board asked that a written proposal be submitted to the administration.
Paul Nelson, DMCS Director of Technology and Transportation, answered questions and discussed matters within his responsibilities.
The Board approved Open Session minutes for the Board Meeting on January 16, 2006.
Approval of a new Finance Committee member was tabled in order for the Finance Committee to act on the application.
The Board approved the biblical worldview integration plan for Health.
The Board reviewed, offered additional suggestions, and approved new contract language for licensed personnel.
Due to time constraints, approval of the plan for implementation of the strategic plan and approval of the 2006-2007 school calendar were tabled items for action at the next Board meeting on February 20, 2006.
Due to time constraints, all Board policies listed on the agenda were tabled.
Secretary Mary Jo Ytzen closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.