The Camanche School District’s Board of Education met on Monday, February 19th. Please note that these are not the official minutes. The official Agendas and Minutes from the Camanche Community School District school board are available and posted on our school district website (camanche.k12.ia.us).
Items to highlight from this school board meeting would include:
- Business Director Aude presented the Board with information regarding the new legal requirements surrounding the notifications, public hearings, and deadlines involved with the development and adoption of the school budget and tax levy. The Board took action to set a public hearing on March 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the proposed budget and tax levy.
- The school board approved a Loyalty Pay Plan for bus drivers for the 2023-24 school year. The cost of this will be covered by ESSER funds. This action is being taken to make the pay more competitive in response to the pay increase given to bus drivers in a neighboring district.
- Superintendent Parker recommended tabling approval of the 2024-25 school calendar because of the possibility of the state changing school start date requirements for the upcoming school year.
- The Board heard updates from representatives from Estes Construction about the Facilities Enhancement Project and approved Change Orders for this project. As we near its completion, they were pleased to announce that this project will be completed well under budget.
- The principals informed the Board about ongoing and upcoming activities at each of their schools.
- The Board approved finalizing the agreement with the River Valley Co-op to lease a propane pumping system and fuel tank. This will result in a cost savings for fuel and improved access to fuel for the school district’s vehicles.
- Superintendent Parker informed the Board that we will conduct the Districtwide Needs Assessment Survey in late spring. This will allow the district to publicize this survey in The Comment and we will encourage the public’s participation in this survey, as information gained from the survey will assist in developing school district goals.
- The Board approved using up to $45,000 of surplus funds from the Facilities Enhancement Project to complete furnishing the theatre with needed equipment.
- The Board approved accepting proposed changes to the applicable handbooks stating the process for students to follow if there is a conflict with Wednesday activity practices and to have the Policy Committee review the proposed updates in the affected policy.
- The Board approved teacher preparation agreements with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and with Morningside University
As is usually the case, the school board completed the meeting by approving administrative recommendations regarding personnel.