Central Lee School Board Meeting Agenda 2.11

CENTRAL LEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DONNELLSON, IOWA 52625
LOCATION: CENTRAL LEE DISTRICT OFFICE
TENTATIVE AGENDA FEBRUARY 11, 2025
7:00 A.M.- REGULAR MEETING
1. Roll Call
2. Approve agenda
3. Receive Visitors:
a) Visitors to speak about items not on the agenda
b) K-12 P.E. Presentation
4. Superintendent’s Report:
a) Set Building Walkthrough Date
b) Finance Update
c) Legislative Update
d) March Board Meeting – 3/11/2024 at 7:00 a.m.
e) School Security Grant Update
f) Preliminary FY25 Audit Report
g) Vacancies
5. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion (Exhibit I)
a) Approve minutes
b) Approve Financial Reports: General and Schoolhouse funds, Clearing account,
Hot Lunch account
c) Approve prepaid bills
d) Approve monthly bills
e) Approve Overnight Trip:
1) Technology Student Association (TSA) State Competition – Altoona, Iowa on April 11–12, 2025
2) Boys State Basketball Tournament – 3//2025 – 3/8/2025
3) Girls State Basketball Tournament – 3/10/2025 – 3/14/2025
f) Approve/Deny Open Enrollment Requests

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve First Reading of Board Policies: (Exhibit II) (Motion)
a) 508.3 Disclipline of Student Threats/Violence
b) 508.3R1 – Disclipline of Student Threats/Violence Regulation
2. Public Hearing – 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 District Calendar
a) Review Calendars (Exhibit III)
b) Open Hearing for Public Comment
c) Approve Calendar for 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 (Motion) (Roll Call Vote)
3. Set Public Hearing Dates for FY25 Budget (Motion) (Roll Call Vote)
a) First Hearing Date – March 25, 2025 @ 5 p.m.
b) Second Hearing Date – April 8, 2025 @ 7 a.m.
4. Approve Nutrition Substitute Pay Increase to $12/hour
5. Approve Unused Accumulated Sick Leave/Personal Leave, Contract Pay Out Request
prior to June 30, 2025: (Motion)
a) Tom Boeck
b) Meagan McCoy
6. Transfer Approvals: (Motion)
a) Wes McGraw – K-8 Physical Education Instructor
7. Volunteer Contract Approvals: (Motion)
a) Paul Kropf – High School Golf
b) Antonio Estrada – High School Boys Soccer
c) Jerry Taft – High School Boys Soccer
d) Hollie Weber – High School Track
8. Contract Approvals: (Motion)
a) Shelly Ekle – Associate – (Effective January 14, 2025)
b) Lee Davis – Middle School Social Studies Instructor FY 25-26
c) Bridget Morrison – Middle School Girls Track
9. Board Reports
10. Adjourn (Motion)

Fatal Car Crash Involves Winfield Woman

A Winfield resident has been identified in the fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning.

Shortly after midnight, 50-year-old Michelle Moore  of Winfield, was driving a 2015 Ram pickup truck traveling east on Iowa Route 78.

The truck drove off the roadway near the intersection of Route 78 and Marsh Avenue near Winfield. After coming to a stop, Troopers say the vehicle caught fire.

There were no other passengers and Moore was pronounced dead on scene.

Iowa State Patrol was assisted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Winfield Fire Department, and the Henry County Medical Examiner.

Gary Joseph Holtkamp

Gary Joseph Holtkamp, 66, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 11:14 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home.

He was born on December 19, 1958 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Adrian and Marcella (Box) Holtkamp. On September 5, 1981 he married Mary Lynn Haden at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fort Madison, she preceded him in death on November 12, 2005, On September 11, 2010 he married Katherine Brown, she preceded him in death on April 12, 2016.

He is survived by his fiancé Cara Gilds; son Nick (Andrea) Holtkamp of Basalt, Colorado; daughter Leslie (Mitchel) Tourte of Paton, Iowa; grandchildren: Henry and Reese Tourte and Oriah Clark; his fiancé Cara’s family: Tyler (Danielle) Dahl, Mackenzie (Jacob) Cipoth, Rylee, Jordan, Iris, and Azalea; mother Marcella Holtkamp of West Point; and two sisters: Kathy (Bryan) Fett of Donnellson and Donna (Mike) Ireland of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

 

Gary was preceded in death by his father Adrian; and wives Mary Lynn and Kathy Holtkamp.

He was a 1977 graduate of Marquette High School, Gary retired from Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility and worked as a farmer. He was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church in St. Paul. He enjoyed gardening, camping, riding bikes and side by sides, watching Westerns on television, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at St. James the Less Catholic Church in St. Paul.

Burial will be int St James Cemetery in St. Paul.

A memorial has been established in his memory for Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation or Great River Home Health.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

 

February 10, 2025 – February 16, 2025

02/10/25
Jeff Beavers
02/10/25
Joy Gilleard
02/10/25
Monica Wesley
02/10/25
Noah Miller
02/10/25
Jack & Ashley Thomas *Anniversary
02/10/25
Tom & Marilyn Young *Anniversary
02/11/25
Jason Goody
02/11/25
Payton Miller
02/11/25
Jessie Sirivath
02/12/25
David Bracht-Wagner
02/12/25
Linda Keith
02/12/25
Mackenzie Notestein
02/12/25
Adam Creager
02/13/25
John "Coach P" Pullis
02/13/25
Tom Young
02/13/25
Cindy Hays
02/13/25
Bruce & Faith Krause *Anniversary
02/13/25
RAY AND JUDY HATCH
02/14/25
Doug Kennedy
02/14/25
Brady Reynolds
02/14/25
Trace White
02/14/25
Dorothy Robertson
02/14/25
Mason Donnolly
02/14/25
Barbara Ledbetter
02/14/25
Mikayla Mertens
02/14/25
Pam Sefton
02/14/25
Ron & Karen Osborne
02/15/25
Barb Lynchard
02/15/25
Sharon Burk
02/15/25
Ada Norton
02/15/25
Addison Krogmeier
02/15/25
Cathy Ruschill
02/15/25
Lucas Rose
02/15/25
Adam Creager
02/16/25
Kendra Ruschill

Area Meetings on Monday 2/10/25

The New London City Council will meet in regular session, Monday, February 10th at City Office, 112 Main Street.  Proposed Street Improvements for the Pine Street Subdivision among other items is on the agenda.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

The Mt. Pleasant School District School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, February 10th at 6:00pm.  This meeting is held in the Media Center of the MP High School, 2104 S. Grand Avenue and is open to the public.

NHTSA: Drive Sober Campaign this Weekend

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a “drive sober” campaign this weekend, leading up to the Super Bowl on Sunday.  This year’s campaign is called “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” and encourages anyone celebrating the big game to coordinate a sober ride home.  Area law enforcement agencies will be on high alert for drunk drivers this weekend, especially Sunday night.  NHTSA is partnering with law enforcement throughout Region 7:  Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska

Henry County Bridge Construction Prep

The Henry County Engineer’s Office has announced that beginning Monday, February 10th, weather depending, a contractor will start clearing and grubbing to prep for 235th Street (Business Hwy 34) bridge construction, west of Mt. Pleasant. The bridge will remain open.  The clearing and grubbing operation will require equipment on the shoulder of the roadway. Trucks entering and existing the roadway are advised to use caution.  Construction will begin later this year. Any questions may be directed to the Henry County Engineer at 319-385-0762.

NWS: Be Prepared on the Road

The National Weather Service reminds motorists that when there is ice and snow: take it slow!  With freezing rain and freezing temperatures combined with snow in the forecast, you are advised to drive slower, leave extra distance between vehicles and especially far from snowplows.  If roads look wet, they are mostly likely slick.  Check road conditions before heading out at 511ia.org.