TO: BENTON COMMUNITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
FROM: DR. PAM EWELL, SUPERINTENDENT
RE: WORK SESSION – BOARD MEETING
TIME: 5:30 p.m., THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020
PLACE: ATKINS CITY HALL
200-272 PARK RIDGE RD., ATKINS, IA 52206

1. Action #108 – Call to Order
   Motion by Thompson, second by Upah to open work session. Meeting opened at 5:00 p.m.
   MOTION CARRIED ALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYE
   Attendance: Directors Stepanek, Becker, Nolte, Upah, Werning, and Thompson,
   Absent: Director Ludeking
   Also In Attendance: Dr. Pam Ewell, Bruce Visser, Erin Janss, Jan Mattson, Heather Rinderknecht, and Todd Damon
   Session included:
    Toured Water Treatment Facility and discussed job opportunities for water treatment licensure.
    Discussed Master Planning Projects for the City Of Atkins.
    Discussed Zoning Committee Process and Function.
    Discussed Recreational Development and Parks.
    Benton County Development Group shared that a Grant Writer will be solicited for service.
    Benton County Development Group is looking to relocate in Benton County.
    Newhall reported condominium development and childcare services.
    Keystone shared that daycare is being provided by the Lutheran Church.
    Possible Solar Farm to be constructed west of Atkins.
    Atkins is repurposing soccer fields for use by metro football and community.
    Walking Trails have been popular in Atkins.
2. Action #109 Motion to Adjourn work session
   Motion by Thompson, second by Upah to adjourn the work session.
   MOTION CARRIED ALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYE
   Meeting Adjourned at 7:38 P.M.