WMU School Board Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 10:36 am CDT

WINFIELD – MT. UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

LIBRARY, W-MU 6:00 p.m. ~ December 14, 2022

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Public Comment
  4. Consent Agenda

D1.  Minutes, Bills, Financial Reports

D2.  Personnel Hirings/Resignations

  1. Reports

E1.  Building Reports

E2.  Superintendent Report

 

  1. General Business

F1.  Consider HVAC Bids

F2.  Policy Review – Nelson:  Wellness Policy 507.9; 710.1 School Nutrition Policy, 710.2 Free

or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility, 710.3 Vending Machines, and 710.4 Meal Charges

F3.  Consider FY22 Certified Annual Report

F4.  Consider Teacher Quality Pay Increase

F5.  Consider Boys/Girls Wrestling & Soccer Sharing Agreements with Columbus CSD

F6.  Consider Shuttle Driver and Coach Driver Pay

F7.  Consider Louisa County Fair Participation agreement

F8.  Consider K-8 Math Curriculum  Purchase

F9.  Consider New Student Information System

F10.  Consider SIAC Goals

 

 

  1. Adjournment

Sports, December 9th

By Slaten Swords · Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 6:10 am CDT

High School Basketball

The Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team will travel to face off with Keokuk tonight with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 7:15 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to Wapello tonight with the girls starting at 6 pm and the boys to follow.

WACO will host Columbus tonight with the girls scheduled to start at 6 pm and the boys at 7:30 pm.

The Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team will be at home again tonight for a conference matchup against Keokuk at 7:30 pm.

Central Lee will be back on the road to face off with Van Buren County tonight with the girls going at 6 pm and the boys to follow.

New London’s next game will be at home against Holy Trinity Catholic while Danville will travel to play Burlington Notre Dame tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released their third rankings of the season with the big highlight for Southeast Iowa being Burlington Notre Dame and Winfield-Mt. Union being ranked 13th and 14th, respectively, for Class 1A.

High School Wrestling

The Mt. Pleasant boys wrestling team fell to Keokuk last night 48-30. Mt. Pleasant got out to a 12-0 lead after Justin Stenier won by forfeit and Franklin Tousignant won by fall. However, the Chiefs outscored the Panthers 48-18 the rest of the way including 30 straight points. Bowen Davis and Gavin Kerr each tallied a win by fall with William Birdsell winning by forfeit. For the girls team, Ella McNamee continued her strong start to the season winning by fall in her match, giving McNamee a 12-1 record on the season, and Zenlynn Lee followed suit by defeating Emily Kay by fall. The boys team competes tomorrow at the Ginnell Tournament, while the girls team will have to wait until December 17th to wrestle at the Wilton Tournament.

IAwrestle released their boys high school rankings with Burlington Notre Dame currently ranked second in Class 2A as the Nikes are led by Carter West, who is number one at 106 pounds, and CJ Walrath, the Northern Iowa commit looking to repeat his 57-0 record that resulted in a state title from last year. For Class 1A, WACO and New London each have two wrestlers ranked with the Warriors touting Gage Samo at 106 pounds ranked tenth and Louden Huisenga ranked seventh at 160 pounds. The Tigers have Gage Burden ranked ninth at 126 pounds and Trent Wilkerson ranked sixth in the 220-pound weight class.

High School Bowling

The Mt. Pleasant Panthers girls and boys teams fell to Keokuk last night in close matches. The boys team fell 2,755 pins to 2,453 with the top bowler for the Panthers being Alec Payne with a two game total of 410. Chase Hemann paced the Chiefs with a total of 463.

The girls fell 2,694 to 2,270 with Addison McGehearty leading the way for the Panthers with 369 total pins. Rachel Moore was far and away in first for the Chiefs with 437 total pins. The Panthers will be going against Fairfield next Monday, December 12th, at Flamingo Lanes.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The men’s basketball team will be back in action December 13th on the road against Saint Ambrose University at 7:30 pm.

The women’s basketball team’s next game is December 13th on the road against Grace College at 2 pm.

The Tigers continue to field impressive wrestling programs as the women’s team that has not wrestled since November 19th only fell three places in the rankings from 9th to tied for 12th with Missouri Baptist. Adaugo Nwachukwu is the headliner for the Tiger’s program as she is number one in the 136-pound weight class. Mia Palumbo is also having an impressive season ranked 2nd in the 109-pound weight class. Joanna Vanderwood moved up in the rankings from 11th to 6th in the 130-pound weight class. Alaina Sunlin in the 101-pound weight class and Destiny Campbell at 130 pounds are both ranked 9th. Faith Cole is newly ranked at 15th for the 116-pound weight class.

The men’s team is still trying to claw their way into the rankings as the team is receiving votes. Helping the cause for the team is the addition of another ranked wrestler. Austin Abitua remains ranked at 25th in the 149-pound weight class. Lane Scorpil is the newly ranked Tiger, as he is placed in 22nd at 125 pounds.

The women’s team is in action December 16th at the Eagle Duals at Avila University, while the men’s team will have to wait until next year to wrestle at Central Methodist University on January 10th.

Iowa Wesleyan’s next Indoor Track and Field competition will be this morning at the Grinnell Opener at 9 am.

This Day in Sports History

1934 – National Football League Championship, Polo Grounds, NYC: New York Giants defeat Chicago Bears, 30-13. This game became famous when Ray Flaherty made the suggestion to Coach Steve Owens to wear sneakers on the frozen field to gain traction.

1935 – 1st Heisman Trophy Award: Jay Berwanger, Chicago (HB).

1984 – LA Ram, Eric Dickerson, rushes for 215 yards for the NFL single-season record 2,105 yards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iowa Wesleyan Honored Graduates at their December Ceremony

By Theresa Rose · Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 5:48 am CDT

Mount Pleasant, IA – December 8, 2022 — Iowa Wesleyan University held its annual December Graduation Ceremony in the University Chapel earlier today. The University celebrated the graduation of 31 undergraduate and nine graduate students, including seven Master of Arts in Management Leadership and two Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

During this ceremony, Iowa Wesleyan President Christine Plunkett recognized the first two graduates of our new partnership with Southeastern Community College, the Southeast Iowa Higher Education Alliance. These graduates mark an important step in broadening the educational opportunities for students in our region.

The graduation speaker was Dr. Jeff Martinek, 2022 Chadwick Teacher of the Year. Dr. Martinek is a Professor of English and has been at IW since 2007. In his address to the graduates, Dr. Martinek challenged the students by stating, “So, my advice to you on this commencement day is to not commence – at least not fully, that is if commencing means closing the books, closing your minds, and settling for dubious consolations you will be offered for your lost youth… If all that is what commencing means, then I again implore you: don’t do it.”

 

Iowa Wesleyan University: As Southeast Iowa’s regional comprehensive University, Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers.

Norman Hirschy

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 4:52 pm CDT

Norman Hirschy, age 68, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident.

Norman was born August 17, 1954, in Wayland, the son of Elwyn and Esther (Graber) Hirschy. He graduated from WACO High School, and joined the National Guard. Norman lived in the Wayland and Mount Pleasant communities all of his life. He farmed for many years and drove truck, most recently for Grandinetti’s Metal Recycling. Norman was a jack of all trades and had a knack for fixing just about anything. He treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren. Norman was a devoted Chicago Bears fan, and avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time in his boat on the water. Norman had a kind heart, and never knew a stranger.

Norman is survived by his five daughters, Melissa (Micheal) Hummell-Sprague of Mount Pleasant, Lisa (Jesse Clawson) Hirschy of Ottumwa, Becky Hirschy of Ottumwa, Abby (Jared Ford) Moeller of Salem, Masi (fiancé Danny Durst) Hirschy of Burlington; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; significant other Diana Larson of Mount Pleasant and her daughter Trisha Seggerman and granddaughter Marley Allison; two sisters Sandy McVey of Hiawatha and Karen Hirschy of Goshen, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Ariel and his best friend Hootie Wilson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Norman and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Tiger’s Wrestling: Women’s Team Falls in Rankings with the Men’s Team Receiving Votes

By Slaten Swords · Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 4:12 pm CDT

Iowa Wesleyan: The Tigers continue to field impressive wrestling programs as the women’s team that has not wrestled since November 19th only fell three places in the rankings from 9th to tied for 12th with Missouri Baptist. Adaugo Nwachukwu is the headliner for the Tiger’s program as she is number one in the 136-pound weight class. Mia Palumbo is having just as impressive of a season ranked 2nd in the 109-pound weight class. Joanna Vanderwood moved up in the rankings from 11th to 6th in the 130-pound weight class. Alaina Sunlin in the 101-pound weight class and Destiny Campbell at 130 pounds are both ranked 9th. Faith Cole is newly ranked at 15th for the 116-pound weight class.

The men’s team is still trying to claw their way into the rankings as the team is receiving votes. Helping the cause for the team is the addition of another ranked wrestler. Austin Abitua remains ranked at 25th in the 149-pound weight class. Lane Scorpil is the newly ranked Tiger, as he is placed in 22nd at 125 pounds.

The women’s team is in action December 16th at the Eagle Duals at Avila University, while the men’s team will have to wait until next year to wrestle at Central Methodist University on January 10th.

High Girls Basketball Rankings: Top Spots Remain Unchanged

By Slaten Swords · Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 2:26 pm CDT

High School Basketball- The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union release their second regular season rankings for the season and for Class 1A it remains unchanged for the top 9 with Algona Bishop Garrigan holding the top spots. However, East Mills and Earlham dropped out of the top 15 with Montezuma going from unranked to 10th and Clarksville taking the last spot. Burlington Notre Dame and Winfield-Mt. Union remain undefeated, and each moved up one spot to 13th and 14th, respectively.

Class 2A is almost a mirror image of Class 1A with the top 10 remaining unchanged with Dike-New Hartford on top. Mediapolis moved one spot up from 12th to 11th as they remain undefeated. Logan-Magnolia, Hinton, and Bellevue all dropped out of the top 15, with Aplington-Parkersburg, Beckman Catholic, and Panorama claiming the final three spots, respectively.

There was a shake-up in Class 3A as Unity Christian fell from 2nd to 5th with West Marshall taking their spot at second. Estherville Lincoln Central remains on top of the rankings. Davenport Assumption and Grinnell both fell out of the top 15 with Roland-Story and Spirit Lake taking the last two spots of the rankings for the week at 14th and 15th, respectively.

We saw another second ranked team fall to fifth in Class 4A with Sioux City Bishop Heelan starting the year 1-2. Cedar Rapids Xavier and Ballard hold the top two spots. North Scott fell two spots in the rankings after a .500 start to the season as they are now ranked 8th. ADM, ranked 13th, replaces Mason City, who dropped out of the top 15 with Marion rounding out the rankings.

Class 5A saw the highest jump in the rankings as Waukee Northwest went from unranked to fifth, thanks to a 3-1 start to the season. Ankeny Centennial fell from 3rd to 6th after their first loss of the season. Waterloo West and Johnston still hold the top two spots from last week. Des Moines Roosevelt is the only team that fell out of the top 15 rankings with Linn-Marr holding the 15th ranking.

IAwrestle Releases High School Rankings: Nike’s with Familiar Faces but Ranked Second

By Slaten Swords · Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 2:05 pm CDT

High School Wrestling- With the wrestling season underway Iawrestle has released its latest rankings for both individual weight classes and the three state classes. Starting with Class 1A, Don Bosco holds the top spot with nine wrestlers ranked with Lisbon ranked second. WACO and New London each have two wrestlers ranked as the Warriors have Gage Samo in the 106-pound weight is ranked tenth as a sophomore, and Louden Huisenga, another sophomore, is ranked seventh in the 160-pound weight class. Gage Burden is ranked ninth at the 126-pound weight class and Trent Wilkerson is ranked sixth in the 220-pound weight class for his senior season represent the Tigers.

Burlington Notre Dame is looking to defend their 2A-State Championship from last year, but it is Osage who has the top spot with nine ranked wrestlers compared to the Nike’s five. Carter West holds the top position as he finished runner-up in last year’s state tournament at the 106-pound weight class for the Nikes. The other Nikes ranked include: Kaiden Dietzenbach ranked second at 120 pounds, CJ Davis is in fifth at 126 pounds, Isaiah Fenton in the 152-pound weight class is ranked third, and CJ Walrath, looking to repeat his 57-0 season that ended in State Title from last year, has the top spot in the 182-pound weight class. Keokuk has one ranked wrestler in Tate O’Shea as he is fifth at 138 pounds. Cael McCabe ranked seventh in the 106-pound weight class and Cason Miller in the 152-pound weight class is ranked eleventh for Fairfield.

Waverly-Shell Rock has the top spot over last year’s Class 3A-State Champions Southeast Polk with nine ranked wrestlers. Ottumwa and Burlington each have two wrestlers ranked. The Bulldogs have Ashton Grace ranked seventh in the 113-pound weight class and Braylon Griffiths ranked eleventh in the 152-pound weight class. The Grayhounds have Braxton Hutchinson at 106 pounds and Julian Perez-Hall at 220 pounds ranked twelfth. Teague Smith is the lone wrestler ranked for Fort Madison as he is sixth in the 182-pound weight class.

First River Rivalry Shootout Scheduled

By Slaten Swords · Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 10:47 am CDT

High School Basketball– It’s the inaugural matchup pitting Iowa versus Missouri with eight schools coming from Iowa and eight coming from Missouri. The River Rivalry Shootout will have both girls’ and boys’ basketball competing on December 17th with the first game set for dawn, aka 9:30 am. Keokuk will be the host school for the boy’s shootout and Clark County will be the host for the girl’s shootout. Admission will be $5 with children under school age being free. Below is the seeding, for the Iowa teams, and matchups for both shootouts.

Girl’s Shootout hosted by Clark County:

9:30 am- Clark County vs (8) Holy Trinity

11 am- Brookfield vs (7) Central Lee

12:30 pm- Monroe City vs (6) West Burlington

2 pm- Macon vs (5) Washington

3:30 pm- Highland vs (4) Mt. Pleasant

5 pm- Centralia vs (3) Fort Madison

6:30 pm- South Shelby vs (1) Keokuk

8 pm- Palmyra vs (2) Burlington Notre Dame

 

Boy’s Shootout hosted by Keokuk:

9:30 am- (4) Mt. Pleasant vs Monroe City

11 am- (3) West Burlington vs South Shelby

12:30 pm- (6) Fort Madison vs Centralia

2 pm- (8) Central Lee vs Brookfield

3:30 pm- (7) Holy Trinity Catholic vs Highland

5 pm- (2) Washington vs Macon

6:30 pm- (1) Burlington vs Palmyra

8 pm- (5) Keokuk vs Clark County