Board Minutes - 2023.03.21 Supt Selection

A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by President Kim Hansen at the Administration Office, 1207 1^st St West, Independence, Iowa on March 21, 2023. 

Members Present: Kim Hansen, Charlie McCardle, Gina Trimble, Eric Smith and Audrey Hill, and Board Secretary Morine.  Guests:  Roger Wilcox and Shanlee McNally with Grundmeyer Leader Search.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Smith moved to approve the agenda. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS

A.     Closed Session – Superintendent Final Interviews – Summary – McCardle move to go into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Iowa Code; To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.  Trimble second.   Roll call vote:

Hansen – aye, McCardle – aye, Smith – aye, Trimble – aye, Hill – aye.  Motion carried 5-0 and Entered into closed session at 6:35 pm.

Closed session ended at 8:19 pm.   The board will offer the preferred candidate a contract with the terms discussed during the closed session for the superintendent search.   A press release will be available on Friday, March 24^th to announce the new superintendent.

ADJOURNMENT – Trimble moved to adjourn the meeting. Smith second.  Motion carried 5-0.  Meeting adjourned 8:20 pm.

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Kim Hansen, President                                                Laura Morine, Board Secretary