Summary of Major Actions Taken During the September 4, 2007 DMC Board Meeting
By Dan Grizzle DMC Board President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, DMC Superintendent
President Dan Grizzle called the meeting to order.
Director Mary Jo Ytzen led the Board in a devotional which centered on content from Jesus, CEO, a book by Laurie Beth Jones. A summary of her devotional follows: Jesus equipped 12 disciples to influence the world. He demonstrated “incredible” leadership. We have access to His Holy Spirit. He took action. We should take action within His will. He valued relationships. “He beheld others.” He spent time with others. Effective leaders at DMC should (1) keep their hearts pure, (2) pursue God’s actions for the school, and (3) build relationships that make a difference.
Mrs. Ytzen prayed to open the meeting.
Ten (10) of the 10 Directors were in attendance, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent; Cade Lambert, Elementary Principal; Sheryl VanWeelden, Early Education Co-Director; Priscilla Reynolds, Early Education Co-Director; and Linda Chisholm, Association Member were also in attendance at the meeting.
The Board approved minutes for the Closed Session of the Board meeting on August 20, 2007.
The Board approved the following new employees for the 2007-2008 school year:
Madeline Acheson, Educational Associate, 3rd Grade and 5th Grade
Britt Cooper, Aide for After School Childcare
Nikolas Erickson, Aide for Before School Childcare
Beverly Fry, Educational Associate, 1st Grade
Caryn Herr, Aide for Before School Childcare
Ericka Janke, Assistant Childcare Teacher
Kelly James, Hot Lunch Associate
Jackie Rychnovsky, Elementary Substitute and Pre-School Substitute
Cheryl Slaton, Assistant Childcare Teacher
Mary Tometich, Assistant Childcare Teacher (3s)
Ann Walker, Assistant After School Childcare (Kindergarten)
With regret, the Board accepted the resignations of Early Education employees Michelle Coburn and Amy Cox.
The Board approved minutes for the Open Session of the Board meeting on August 20, 2007.
On the Educational Program Committee’s recommendation, the Board approved textbooks for the new Advanced Placement English class. Lynn McCool, Instructor, and Linda Steddom, Director of Curriculum and Assessment, were in attendance to make the presentation, provide everyone with access to the textbooks, share other documents, answer questions, and interact with the Board.
On EPC’s recommendation, the Board approved the new Consumer Technologies curriculum.
The Board approved the following members of the Facilities Management Committee of the Board for the 2007-2008 school year: Todd Toulouse (Chair), Todd Goeldner, Cliff Anderson, Paul Nelson, and Priscilla Reynolds.
The Board approved the following members of the Development Committee of the Board for the 2007-2008 school year: Doug Cappel (Chair), Dan Grizzle, Samona Yentes, Peggy Lettow, Laurie Zepp, Jennifer Erickson, and Dr. Bob Stouffer.
The Board approved the following members of the Educational Program Committee of the Board for the 2007-2008 school year: Bill Woodyard (Chair), Scott Erickson, Linda Steddom, Jody Wohlenhaus, Sharon Zonnefeld, Lynn McCool, and Karen Kehoe.
The Board approved the following members of the Finance Committee of the Board for the 2007-2008 school year: Terry Williams (Chair), Bruce Stanley, Leo Herbers, Bill Tunink, Sheryl VanWeelden; and Julia Veenstra.
The Board approved the following members of the Spiritual Life Committee of the Board for the 2007-2008 school year: Russ Rowley (Chair), Mary Jo Ytzen, Cade Lambert; Joan Williams, Don Caves, Greg Ambroson, and Jeff Knollenberg.
Dr. Stouffer gave an update about a recent discussion between representatives of Specially Accredited Non-Public Schools (which includes DMC) and officials from the Iowa Department of Education, regarding accreditation standards and requirements.
Dr. Stouffer reviewed the tentative agenda items for the Association meeting and open house on Thursday, September 6, 2007, asking for input from the Board.
On the Finance Committee’s recommendation, the Board authorized the FY07 audit by Schuring and Uitermarckt.
On the Finance Committee’s recommendation, the Board voted not to authorize an Employee Tuition Benefit for substitute teachers, as proposed during a recent Board meeting.
The Board read all 38 Board policies listed under Board Policy Review of the agenda.
Due to time constraints, the Board tabled discussions of Board training, the strategic plan, “Quality Management in Education: Building Excellence and Equity in Student Performance,” and the potential partnership between DMC and Crown Financial Ministries.
Russ Rowley closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.