FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FAIRFIELD, IOWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ACT Building, 403 S 20th St
Expulsion Hearing and Special Meeting
Wednesday 4/20/22 5:30 p.m.
Expulsion Hearing Minutes
- Call to order The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m. by Board President Christi Welsh.
- Roll Call Board Members present were: Christi Welsh, Kelly Scott, Margo VonStrohuber, Rick Porter, John McKerley and Tai Ward. Tim Bower joined at 5:48 p.m.
- Motion to enter into a closed session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5(1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student. Kelly Scott moved to enter into the closed session. Tai Ward seconded. Roll call vote carried; all ayes (6).
- Closed session
- Return to open session The board returned to an open session at 6:24 p.m.
- Recommendation for expulsion of student-A. Kelly Scott moved to uphold the expulsion recommendation for Student A. The student will be able to play summer sports after May 27. Student A is expelled with core services and weekly counseling sessions. In addition, Student A will need to present written documentation that will allow readmittance to school; to the principal and the school board. John McKerley seconded. Motion carried; all ayes (7). Kelly Scott moved to adjourn the expulsion hearing. Mark Porter seconded. Hearing adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Special Meeting Minutes
- Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by President Christi Welsh at 6:25 p.m. Board members present were: Mark Porter, Tai Ward, John McKerley, Margo VonStrohuber, Tim Bower, Kelly Scott and Christi Welsh.
- Approve Certified Staff Contracts Tai Ward moved to approve the Certified Staff contracts for the 2022-23 school year. Tim Bower seconded. Motion carried (6). Kelly Scott abstained.
- Adjourn Margo VonStrohuber moved to adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Kelly Scott seconded. Motion carried; all ayes (7).
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Robin Leonard, Board Secretary Christi Welsh, Board President