2021-22 BOARD AGENDAS

2021-22 BOARD AGENDAS

Click on the links below to view school board meeting agendas for the 2021-22 school year.

 

jen@iowaschool… Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:56

Board Agenda - 2021.07.19

Board Agenda - 2021.07.19

July 15, 2021

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                        Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21              

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting and work session on Monday, July 19, 2021 beginning

        at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on June 21, 2021 and the special meeting on       June 24, 2021.

 

 

 

 

B. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Katelyn Kleitsch

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

07/09/2021

Stephanie Newman

JSH Special Education Teacher

06/22/2021

 

 

 

 

 

C. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Bob Beatty

JSH JH Cross Country Coach

$2,290

08/09/2021

Scott Eddy

JSH JH Football Coach

$2,355

08/09/2021

Amanda Fisher

JSH High School Musical Director

$2,355

08/23/2021

Vince Higgins

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$17.75/hr

08/23/2021

Charity Houlton-Oien

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Danielle Miller

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Kristi Price

Elementary Summer School Para

$11.05/hr

07/19/2021

Paul Upmeyer

JSH Auditorium Manager

$9,450

08/01/2021

Paul Upmeyer

JSH AV Tech Club

$2,930

08/01/2021

 

 

 

 

 

D. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Sornson will review in August, Trimble

          will review in September, and Bleichner will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

 

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

 

 

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Discussion of Board Policies 503.1 and 503.4 and the Good Conduct Code in the Coach/

          Sponsor Handbook

 

 

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal and West Elementary Principal

 

 

 

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

 

 

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of the IASB Legislative Priorities

 

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Orders

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of the High School Marching Band Charter Bus Contact

 

 

 

C. Consider Approval of the Buchanan County Success Center Handbook for 2021-2022

 

 

 

D. Consider Approval of an Audit Proposal

 

 

 

E. Consider Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Transfer of General Fund to Student Activities Fund for Expenses Remaining Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Activities

 

Roll Call Vote

 

 

 

F. Consider Approval of the Updated 2021-2022 School Calendar

 

 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

 

2.

STANDARD REFERENCED GRADING

 

 

 

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, August 2nd Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

Link to download agenda in PDF format:   July 19, 2021 Regular Meeting & Worksession Agenda

Link to download the full board packet:   July 19, 2021 Board Packet

jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:23

Board Agenda - 2021.08.02

Board Agenda - 2021.08.02

July 30, 2021

 

 

To:      All School Board Members                           

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21    

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21             

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

From:  Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting and work session on Monday, August 2, 2021 beginning

        at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

 

BOARD TOUR OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS at 6:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING at 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                   

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Kate Barloon

JSH Assistant High School Musical Director

07/16/2021

 

 

 

 

 

B. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Erin Rosburg

JSH .5 FTE Special Ed Teacher

East/West Elem .5 FTE Math Interventionist

$25,348

08/17/2021

Seth Rupprecht

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

JSH Special Ed Teacher

$42,370

08/17/2021

 

 

 

 

 

C. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Danielle Childs

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

$44,591

08/16/2021

Brandi Fox

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$11.00/hr

08/23/2021

Charity Houlton-Oien

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

$50,564

08/17/2021

Brittany Melka

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/23/2021

Randy Miller

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.90/hr

08/23/2021

 

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of the Revised 2021-2022 School Calendar

 

 

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

 

 

 

1.

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

jen@iowaschool… Thu, 07/29/2021 - 15:57
File Attachments
August 2, 2021 Special Meeting and Work Session x.pdf
August 2, 2021 Board Agenda Expanded for Board of Education.pdf

Board Agenda - 2021.08.16

Board Agenda - 2021.08.16

August 13, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                          

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, August 16, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on July 19, 2021 and the special meeting and work session on August 2, 2021.

 

 

 

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.4*

Responsibilities of the Board of Education

2.

206.1*

President

3.

206.2*

Vice President

4.

215*

Public Participation in Board Meetings

5.

215.1*

Public Complaints

6.

303.5*

Superintendent Evaluation

7.

304.6*

Administrator Evaluation

8.

401.20 (New)

Employee Expression

9.

412.3*

Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits

10.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

11.

501.16*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

12.

502.5* and 502.5R1 (New)

Student Expression and Student Publications and Student Expression and Student Publications Code

13.

504.3 and 504.3R1 (Rescinded)

Student Publications and Student Publications Code

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

14.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

15.

603.5*

Physical Education

16.

604.1*

Private Instruction

17.

606.4*

School Ceremonies and Observances

18.

701.4*

Transfer of Funds

19.

711.2* and 711.2R2 (Rescinded0

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Use of Video Cameras on School Buses Regulation

20.

803.1*

Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

21.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

22.

905.3 (New)

Weapons in the School District

 

 

 

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Aislinn Smith

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

08/09/2021

Rylie Tegler

West Elem 6.5 hr Special Ed Para

08/12/2021

 

 

 

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Susan Gonterman

JSH 6.75 hr Special Ed Para

West Elem 6.75 hr Special Ed Para

$13.90/hr

08/26/2021

 

 

 

 

 

E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kaitlin Armstrong

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$12.00/hr

08/26/2021

Trisha Baez

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/26/2021

Jenna Cooksley

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts Initiative Leader

$1,500

08/19/2021

Lorie Hoffmann

JSH 7.5 hr Kitchen Manager/Assistant to the Director of Food Service

$21.00/hr

08/30/2021

Amanda Potts

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.80/hr

08/26/2021

 

 

 

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Sornson will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in September  

          and Bleichner will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

 

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

 

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal and West Elementary Principal

 

 

 

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

 

 

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

 

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Contract with Independence Community Schools and the MTMD Driving School L.L.C. through June 30, 2024

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of Transportation Mask Policy

 

 

 

C. Closed Session

 

We need a motion to recess to a 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.

 

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

 

 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:23
File Attachments
August 16, 2021 Regular Meeting_0.pdf
August 16, 2021 Board Packet_0.pdf

Board Agenda - 2021.09.20

Board Agenda - 2021.09.20

Link to download the full September 2021 Packet: Board Materials Packet

Link to download the Sept 20, 2021 Agenda in PDF format:  September  20, 2021 Agenda

 

September 17, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members     

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21       

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23       

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, September 20, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on August 16, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.4*

Responsibilities of the Board of Education

2.

206.1*

President

3.

206.2*

Vice President

4.

215*

Public Participation in Board Meetings

5.

303.5*

Superintendent Evaluation

6.

304.6*

Administrator Evaluation

7.

401.20 (New)

Employee Expression

8.

412.3*

Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits

9.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

10.

501.16*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

11.

502.5* and 502.5R1 (New)

Student Expression and Student Publications and Student Expression and Student Publications Code

 

12.

504.3 and 504.3R1 (Rescinded)

Student Publications and Student Publications Code

13.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

14.

603.5*

Physical Education

15.

604.1*

Private Instruction

16.

606.4*

School Ceremonies and Observances

17.

701.4*

Transfer of Funds

18.

711.2* and 711.2R2 (Rescinded)

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Use of Video Cameras on School Buses Regulation

19.

803.1*

Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

20.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

21.

905.3 (New)

Weapons in the School District

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

406.5*

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

2.

409.2*

Employee Leave of Absence

3.

701.5*

Financial Records

4.

702*

Cash in School Buildings

5.

703.1*

Budget Planning

6.

704.1*

Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue

7.

704.5*

Student Activities Fund

8.

706.2*

Payroll Deductions

9.

707.2*

Secretary/Treasurer’s Annual Report

10.

707.4*

Audit

11.

707.5* and 707.5R1*

Internal Controls and Internal Controls Procedures

12.

801.5*

Site Acquisition

13.

904.1*

School – Community Groups

14.

904.2*

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

15.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

16.

906.2*

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Nicole Beatty

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

09/01/2021

Marge Hall

Bus Garage 6.5 hr Van Driver

08/30/2021

Jordan Pilcher

JSH Head Softball Coach

09/03/2021

Amanda Potts

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

08/25/2021

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Randy Miller

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

Bus Garage 6.5 hr Van Driver

$13.15/hr

09/07/2021

Zach Osborne

JH Girls Basketball Coach

Assist Girls Basketball Coach

$2,225

11/08/2021

 

 

E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Patrick Abildtrup

JH Girls Basketball Coach

$2,225

11/08/2021

Aja Baskerville

JSH Assist HS Musical Director

$1,701

10/01/2021

Nicole Beatty

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/26/2021

Amanda Fisher

Mentor Teacher (Informal)

$1,000

08/19/2021

Jessica Huebbe

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.80/hr

09/22/2021

Rachel Main

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$11.00/hr

08/26/2021

McKinley Meyer

JH Volleyball Coach

$1,701

08/18/2021

Debbie Reiter

West Elem 6.5 hr Special Ed Para

$12.25/hr

08/26/2021

Jennifer Stull

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/26/2021

Skye Vacek

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.80/hr

08/26/2021

Skye Vacek

East Elem .5 hr Crosswalk Para (P.M.)

$10.80/hr

08/26/2021

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Bleichner will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Discussion of the East Elementary, West Elementary, and Junior/Senior High School Filtration Project Using ESSER Funds

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2022

 

B. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2021-2022

 

C. Consider Approval of the Contract with Beachside Hotel & Suites for the December 2021 Band/Vocal Trip – Updated Dates

 

D. Consider Approval of the Agreement with Rosen Centre Orlando for the December 2021 Band/Vocal Trip – Updated Dates

 

E. Consider Approval of the Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance

 

F. Discussion Regarding Masks

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

 

 
jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:24

Board Agenda - 2021.10.18

Board Agenda - 2021.10.18

Link to download the full board packet:  October 18, 2021 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:   October 18, 2021 Agenda

Link to download the monthly Financial Reports:  October 18, 2021 Financial Report

 

October 14, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                          

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                  

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent   

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, October 18, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 20, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.16

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

2.

406.5*

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

3.

409.2*

Employee Leave of Absence

4.

701.5*

Financial Records

5.

702*

Cash in School Buildings

6.

703.1*

Budget Planning

7.

704.1*

Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue

8.

704.5*

Student Activities Fund

9.

706.2*

Payroll Deductions

10.

707.2*

Secretary/Treasurer’s Annual Report

11.

707.4*

Audit

12.

707.5* and 707.5R1*

Internal Controls and Internal Controls Procedures

13.

904.1*

School – Community Groups

14.

904.2*

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

15.

906.2*

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

801.5*

Site Acquisition

2.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

3.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

4.

503.4*

Good Conduct Policy (Change Title to Activity Standards Policy)

5.

604.9*

Dual Enrollment

6.

711.2* and 711.2R1*

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Student Conduct on School Transportation Regulation

7.

704.7 (New)

Online Fundraising Campaigns – Crowdfunding

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Tim Andersen

JSH Assist Large Group Speech Director

10/05/2021

Kimberley Matthias

JSH 8.0 hr Custodian

12/31/2021

 

 

D. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Allissa Clauson

JH Girls Basketball Coach

$1,635

11/08/2021

Hugh DeBerg

JSH Head Girls Basketball Coach

$5,181

11/08/2021

Hermione Roman

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$11.40/hr

09/29/2021

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Bleichner will have reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in November

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Elementary Math Interventions – Erin Rosburg

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

 

B. Consider Approval of the 2021-2022 Propane Agreement with Consolidated Energy Co.

 

C. Consider Approval of Contract with Music Theatre International (MTI) for the Spring 2022 Musical

 

D. Consider Approval of the Following to a Three-Year Term to the Mustang Foundation Board:  Dr. Dan Kegler

 

E. Consider Approval of Appendix L of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

 

F. Consider Approval of the Resolution for School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Modified Supplement Amount (MSA) for Asbestos Abatement

 

Roll Call Vote

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence
jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:24

Board Agenda - 2021.10.25

Board Agenda - 2021.10.25

Link to download the full board packet:  October 25, 2021 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  October 25, 2021 Agenda

 

October 22, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

            Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21 

            Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21

            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23   

            Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

            Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                   

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Bowling Proposal from Cadillac XBC

 

B. Closed Session

 

We need a motion to recess to a 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.

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence
lmorine@indeek12.org Fri, 10/22/2021 - 10:11

Board Agenda - 2021.11.15

Board Agenda - 2021.11.15

Link to download the full board packet:  November 15, 2021

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:   November 15, 2021 Agenda

 

November 12, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the regular/annual and organizational meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021

        beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

Regular/Annual Meeting

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting on October 18, 2021 and the special meeting on October 25, 2021.    

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

906.2*

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

2.

801.5*

Site Acquisition

3.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

4.

503.4*

Good Conduct Policy (Change Title to Activity Standards Policy)

5.

604.9*

Dual Enrollment

6.

711.2* and 711.2R1*

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Student Conduct on School Transportation Regulation

7.

704.7 (New)

Online Fundraising Campaigns – Crowdfunding

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Beverly Garrigus

JSH Assist Small Group Speech Director

10/28/2021

Dean Krempges

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

11/12/2021

 

 

D. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

     3.  Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2021

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Therapy Dog – Christie Litterer

 

 

     2.  Student Learning Goals – Erin Burmeister

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Canvass of Board Election from November 2, 2021 – Receive and File

 

B. Comments from Outgoing Board Member(s) and Recognition for their Service

 

C. Adjournment of Retiring Board

 

Organizational Meeting of the Board

 

1.

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will preside over the meeting until a President of the School Board is elected.

2.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

A. Administration of Oath to Elected Members                   

 

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will administer the oath to new members.

 

B. Election of a President of the Board

 

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for President of the School Board for 2021-2022.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

C. Election of a Vice President of the Board

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2021-2022.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board Vice President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

D. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Location for 2021-2022

 

Presently, the Board meets on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Administration Office Boardroom for regular meetings.

2021-2022 Proposed School Board Meetings: 

December 16, 2021 (Thursday)

January 17, 2022

February 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

April 18, 2022

May 16, 2022

June 20, 2022

July 18, 2022

August 15, 2022

September 19, 2022

October 17, 2022

November 21, 2022

 

E. Roll Call Vote Order for 2021-2022

 

 

Dec/Jan/Feb

Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle, Smith, Trimble

Mar/Apr

Hansen, McCardle, Smith, Trimble, Bleichner

May/June

McCardle, Smith, Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen

July/Aug/Sept

Smith, Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle

Oct/Nov

Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle, Smith

 

 

 

F. Discussion of Committee Assignments for 2021-2022

 

 

G. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2021-2022

 

Committee

 1.  Extra-Curricular Activities   

 2.  IASB – Delegate Assembly (represents ICSD 

      at the 2022 IASB Delegate Assembly)

 3.  Mustang Foundation Board of Directors

 4.  Calendar Committee                   

 5.  School Improvement Advisory Committee - SIAC

 6.  Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board

 7.  Career and Technical Advisory Committee  

 8.  Indee Agriculture Education

 9.  Construction Oversite and Traffic Flow                    Committee

10. Tree and Landscaping Committee

11. Auditorium Marketing Committee

12. Buchanan County Conference Board

13. Paver/Trail Funds Committee

14. Negotiations Committee                                                (Board President and Vice President)  

15. Benefit Advisory Committee

16. City Council Liaisons

 

 

17. Review Board Meeting Bills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. PPEL Levy Committee (2)

Current Member

Bleichner & Trimble

Smith

 

Sornson & Hansen

Sornson

Hansen

Smith

Sornson

Sornson

Hansen & Smith

Hansen

Bleichner & Hansen

Trimble

Bleichner

Bleichner & Smith

 

Trimble

Brandon/Rowley - Smith                

Independence (2) - Hansen & McCardle

 

New Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dec/May/Oct -   

 Smith

 Jan/June/Nov - 

 Trimble

 Feb/July -

 Bleichner

 Mar/Aug -

 Hansen

 Apr/Sept -

 McCardle

 

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. and Lynch Dallas, P.C. as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors

 

B. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories

 

C. Consider Approval of Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session

 

D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer

 

E. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll

 

F. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2021 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL

 

G. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2021-2022

 

H. Consider Approval of the Computer Science/Programming Class

 

I. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022

 

J. Consider Approval of the Affirmative Action Plan 2021-2022

 

K. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

L. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

M. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2021 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment and Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2020

 

N. Review IASB Legislative Priorities

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

To Be Determined
jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:24

Board Agenda - 2021.12.16

Board Agenda - 2021.12.16

Link to download the full board packet: December 16, 2021 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: December 16, 2021 Agenda

 

December 14, 2021

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘25

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent     

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Thursday, December 16, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular/annual and organizational meeting on November 15, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

2.

107*

Assistance Animals

3.

200.2*

Organization of the Board of Directors

4.

213*

Closed Sessions

5.

213.1 (New)

Exempt Meetings

6.

214.1*

Board Meeting Agenda

7.

309 (Rescinded)

Communication Channels

8.

401.5* and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

9.

502.6*

Student Complaints and Grievances

10.

606.9*

Insufficient Classroom Space

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Rick Alber

JSH 8.0 hr Day Custodian

11/30/2021

Matt Miller

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

12/08/2021

Nikki Sidles

ECC/East Elem 8.0 hr Secretary

01/14/2021

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Emma Boots

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

JSH 8.0 hr Day Custodian

$12.05/hr

12/20/2021

Brenda Cashen

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

JSH 8.0 hr Day Custodian

$13.75/hr

11/29/2021

 

 

E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Maddie Timmerman

Assist Large Group Speech Director

$1,309

11/16/2021

Maddie Timmerman

Assist Small Group Speech Director

$1,309

12/20/2021

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in January

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Therapy Dog – Christie Litterer

 

     2.  Robotics Team Update – Charles Bare and Students

 

     3.  Iowa School Performance Profile – Erin Burmeister

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2021-2022

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

 

B. Consider Approval of the Bid from SEE Electric, LLC for HVAC Upgrades

 

C. Discussion of the East Elementary School Filtration Project Using ESSER Funds

 

D. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $508,311.00

 

E. Consider Approval of the Operating Agreement with St. John’s School

 

F. Consider Approval of Transferring $460.35 of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Funds to the Activity Fund Account

 

G. Closed Session

 

We need a motion to recess to a closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(k) of the Iowa Code; To discuss information contained in records in the custody of a governmental body that are confidential records pursuant to Section 22.7, Subsection 50.

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lschaul@indeek12.org Tue, 11/30/2021 - 11:07

Board Agenda - 2022.01.06

Board Agenda - 2022.01.06

Link to download the full board packet:  January 6, 2022

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 6, 2022

 

 

January 5, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                          

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25    

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting Thursday, January 6, 2022 beginning at 5:15 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the OSHA Mandatory Policy on Employee Vaccination – Board Policy 403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lschaul@indeek12.org Wed, 01/05/2022 - 14:38

Board Agenda - 2022.01.10

Board Agenda - 2022.01.10

Link to download the full board packet:  January 10, 2022

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 10, 2022

 

January 7, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23 

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting Monday, January 10, 2022 beginning at 7:00 a.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Second Reading of the OSHA Mandatory Policy on Employee Vaccination – Board Policy 403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 01/07/2022 - 13:19

Board Agenda - 2022.01.17

Board Agenda - 2022.01.17

Link to download the full board packet: January 17, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 17, 2022 Agenda

 

January 14, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, January 17, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 16, 2021, the special meeting on January 6, 2022, and the special meeting on January 10, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

2.

107*

Assistance Animals

3.

200.2*

Organization of the Board of Directors

4.

213*

Closed Sessions

5.

213.1 (New)

Exempt Meetings

6.

214.1*

Board Meeting Agenda

7.

309 (Rescinded)

Communication Channels

8.

401.5* and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

9.

502.6*

Student Complaints and Grievances

10.

606.9*

Insufficient Classroom Space

 

 

C. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jeremy Carter

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$11.70/hr + $322 pro-rated night stipend

01/12/2022

Tonya Coonrad

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10/70/hr

01/17/2022

Cody Eder

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$11.90/hr + $315 pro-rated night stipend

01/17/2022

Jack Rummel

JH Boys Basketball Coach

$1,635

01/04/2022

Kelly Wygant

ECC/East Elem 8.0 hr Secretary

$13.75/hr

01/10/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Bleichner will review in February

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Consider Approval of the Purchase of the ActivePure Air Quality System

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of two additional Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022

 

B. Consider Approval of the Ultimate Entertainment Iowa LLC Artist Contract for DJ Services for the Winter Formal

 

C. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2022-2023

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

 

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 01/14/2022 - 10:05

Board Agenda - 2022.01.24

Board Agenda - 2022.01.24

Link to download the full board packet:  January 24, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 24, 2022 Agenda

 

January 21, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23  

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting Monday, January 24, 2022 beginning at 12:00 Noon

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Annette Harbaugh

Director of Food Service

02/01/2022

 

4.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2022-2023

 

B. Consider Approval of the Purchase of the ActivePure Air Quality System

5.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Resolution to Request School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Authority for FY22 SWVPP (Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program) Funding

Roll Call Vote

6.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 01/21/2022 - 12:51

Board Agenda - 2022.02.21

Board Agenda - 2022.02.21

Link to download the full board packet:  February 21, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  February 21, 2022 Agenda

 

February 18, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23   

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting Monday, February 21, 2022

        beginning at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

2022-2023 PROPOSED SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on January 17, 2022 and the special meeting on January 24, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

(Rescinded)

Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19, Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19 Regulation, Required Notices to Employees, Employee Personal Attestation of Vaccination Status, Medical Accommodation Request Form, and Religious Accommodation Request Form

2.

400*

Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees

3.

400.1

Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual

4.

401.1*

Employee Orientation

5.

401.2

Equal Employment Opportunity

6.

401.3*

Employee Conflict of Interest

7.

401.4*

Nepotism

8.

401.5 and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

 (Reviewed and Revised 01/17/2022)

9.

401.6* and 401.6R1*

Employee Records and Employee Records Regulation

10.

401.7*

Employee Relations to the Administration and to the Board

11.

401.8

Employee Involvement in Decision Making

12.

401.9

Use of School District Facilities & Equipment by Employees

13.

401.10

Use of School District Materials for Internal Communications

14.

401.11*

Limitations to Employment References

15.

401.12*

Travel for the Board of Education, Administrators and Employees

16.

401.13*

Employee Activity Passes

17.

401.14*

Recognition for Service of Employees

18.

401.15*

Employee Political Activity

19.

401.16*

Credit Cards

20.

401.17

Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

21.

401.18

Email Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

22.

401.19

Meeting Expenses

23.

401.20

Employee Expression

(Policy Adopted 09/20/2021)

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Jeremy Carter

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

02/10/2022

Cody Eder

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

01/19/2022

Lonnie Hammond

JSH Special Ed Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Donna Miller

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Justin Putz

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

02/15/2022

Sarah Quist

JSH English/Language Arts Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Kylee Winn

JSH Family & Consumer Science Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Kylee Winn

JSH FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Leah Zweigle

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/FS Worker

02/25/2022

 

 

D. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jami Crawford

East Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$193.03 day

02/03/2022

Alexander Farmer

JSH Head Softball Coach

$3,742

05/02/2022

Nicholas Holt

West Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$193.03/day

02/09/2022

Janet McLaren

West Elem 1.0 hr Morning Supervision Para

$15.50/hr

01/31/2022

Theresa Mueller

JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$193.03/day

02/07/2022

Pamela Wendel

Director of Food Service

$19,578.87 (pro-rated)

02/28/2022

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Bleichner will have reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in March

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar

 

B. Consider Approval of the Proposed Hawkeye Community College (HCC) Courses for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

C. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between Iowa State University and Independence Community School District

 

D. Consider Approval of the Farm Leases for 2022-2023

 

E. Closed Session

 

We need a motion to recess to a 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.

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 11th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lschaul@indeek12.org Thu, 02/17/2022 - 13:08

Board Agenda - 2022.02.24

Board Agenda - 2022.02.24

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: February 24, 2022 Agenda

 

February 21, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Thursday, February 24, 2022 beginning at 4:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Initial Independence Teachers’ Association Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence School Board of Education

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence Teachers’ Association.

lschaul@indeek12.org Mon, 02/21/2022 - 09:44

Board Agenda - 2022.03.07

Board Agenda - 2022.03.07

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  March 7, 2022

 

March 4, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members  

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23  

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the work session and special meeting on Monday, March 7, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.                                                                                                  at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

 

1.

BOARD GOALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

A. Closed Session

 

 

 

We need a motion to recess to a 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.

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 11th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

 

lschaul@indeek12.org Thu, 03/03/2022 - 15:21

Board Agenda - 2022.03.14

Board Agenda - 2022.03.14

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  March 14, 2022

 

March 9, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23    

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Monday, March 14, 2022 beginning at 3:30 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 3:30 p.m.

 

Initial Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals, and Custodians) Negotiation Proposal to the Independence School Board of Education

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Negotiation Proposal to the Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals, and Custodians)
lschaul@indeek12.org Wed, 03/09/2022 - 09:11

Board Agenda - 2022.03.21

Board Agenda - 2022.03.21

Link to download the full board packet:  March 21, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  March 21, 2022 Agenda

 

 

March 18, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members        

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23          

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23    

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on February 21, 2022, the public meetings on February 24, 2022, the work session and special meeting on March 7, 2022, and the public meetings on March 14, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

(Rescinded)

Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19, Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19 Regulation, Required Notices to Employees, Employee Personal Attestation of Vaccination Status, Medical Accommodation Request Form, and Religious Accommodation Request Form

2.

400*

Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees

3.

400.1*

Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual

4.

401.1*

Employee Orientation

5.

401.2

Equal Employment Opportunity

6.

401.3*

Employee Conflict of Interest

7.

401.4*

Nepotism

8.

401.5 and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

 (Reviewed and Revised 01/17/2022)

9.

401.6* and 401.6R1*

Employee Records and Employee Records Regulation

10.

401.7*

Employee Relations to the Administration and to the Board

11.

401.8

Employee Involvement in Decision Making

12.

401.9

Use of School District Facilities & Equipment by Employees

13.

401.10

Use of School District Materials for Internal Communications

14.

401.11*

Limitations to Employment References

15.

401.12*

Travel for the Board of Education, Administrators and Employees

16.

401.13*

Employee Activity Passes

17.

401.14*

Recognition for Service of Employees

18.

401.15*

Employee Political Activity

19.

401.16*

Credit Cards

20.

401.17

Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

21.

401.18

Email Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

22.

401.19

Meeting Expenses

23.

401.20

Employee Expression

(Policy Adopted 09/20/2021)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

402.1*

Release of Credit Information

2.

402.2* and 402.2R1

Child Abuse Reporting and Child Abuse Reporting Regulation

3.

402.3, 402.3E1, 402.3E2, and 402.3R1*

Abuse of Students by School District Employees, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Complaint of Injury to or Abuse of a Student by a School District Employee, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Report of Level I Investigation, and Abuse of Students by School District Employees Regulation

4.

402.4*

Gifts to Employees

5.

402.6*

Employee Relations to the Public

6.

402.7*

Employee Outside Employment

7.

402.8*

Employee Telephone Calls

8.

402.9*

Solicitations from Outside

9.

402.10

District Landline and Cellular Telephone Usage

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Charles Bare

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Tina Daniels

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

03/09/2022

Linda Hanna

East Elem 2.25 hr Cook/FS Worker

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Karen Hoaglan

East Elem 5.5 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Trish O’Loughlin

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Tammy Silberstein

East Elem 7.0 hr Regular Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jami Crawford

East Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

$41,361*

08/17/2022

Scott Kleve

.5 FTE Assist Softball #’s Coach

Assist Softball Coach

$2,930

05/02/2022

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Tina Daniels

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$13.15/hr plus $224 pro-rated night stipend

03/07/2022

Kerry Northrop

JSH Family & Consumer Science Teacher

$48,685*

08/17/2022

Kerry Northrop

JSH .5 FTE FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Sponsor

$818*

08/17/2022

Michaela Schuler

JSH 7.5 hr In-School Suspension Monitor

$11.85/hr

03/08/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in April

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address. NOTICE: This communication and any response to it may constitute a public record, and therefore, may be available upon request under Iowa public records law, Iowa Code Chapter 22.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2022-2023

 

B. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between University of Northern Iowa and Cooperating Educational Agencies for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

C. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements between Independence Community School District and Morningside University for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

D. Consider Approval of the Amendment of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year

 

E. Consider Approval to Purchase a Main Street Banner for Independence’s 175th Birthday

 

F. Discussion on Weighted Grading

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, April 11th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 03/18/2022 - 09:48

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11

Link to download the full board packet:  April 11, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  April 11, 2022 Agenda

 

April 8, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23 

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022 beginning

        at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

AMENDED 2021-2022 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

3.

PROPOSED 2022-2023 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on March 21, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

402.1*

Release of Credit Information

2.

402.2* and 402.2R1

Child Abuse Reporting and Child Abuse Reporting Regulation

3.

402.3*, 402.3E1, 402.3E2, and 402.3R1*

Abuse of Students by School District Employees, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Complaint of Injury to or Abuse of a Student by a School District Employee, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Report of Level I Investigation, and Abuse of Students by School District Employees Regulation

4.

402.4*

Gifts to Employees

5.

402.6*

Employee Relations to the Public

6.

402.7*

Employee Outside Employment

7.

402.8*

Employee Telephone Calls

8.

402.9*

Solicitations from Outside

9.

402.10

District Landline and Cellular Telephone Usage

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.1*

Employee Physical Examinations

2.

403.2*

Employee Injury on the Job

3.

403.3*, 403.3E1, and 403.3R1

Communicable Diseases – Employees, Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record, Post Exposure Management for Potential Bloodborne Exposure, and Universal Precautions Regulation

4.

403.4*

Hazardous Chemical Disclosure

5.

403.6*, 403.6E1*, and 403.6R1*

Substance-Free Workplace, Substance-Free Workplace Notice to Employees, and Substance-Free Workplace Regulation

6.

403.7, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 407.7E3, 403.7E4, 403.7E5, 403.7E6, and 403.7R1

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees, Certification from Current Employer Participating in Drug & Alcohol Program, Certification of Previous Employers Requiring a Commercial Driver’s License Consent to Release Information to Independence Community School District, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Acknowledgement Form, Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Observation Form, Drug & Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Regulation

7.

404.1 and 404.1R1

Employee Conduct and Appearance and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Kaitlin Armstrong

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

03/21/2022

Aja Baskerville

East Elem & JH Vocal Music

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Aja Baskerville

Assistant Vocal Director

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Aja Baskerville

Assistant High School Musical Director

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Peg Erger

West Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Joan Gillespie

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Vince Higgins

Bus Gar 4.25 hr Bus Driver

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Colleen Hunter

ECC 4.5 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Brian Loughren

JSH Assistant Football Coach

03/25/2022

Kris Martin

K-12 At Risk Coordinator/Instructor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Randy Miller

Bus Gar 6.5 hr Van Driver

End of 2021-2022 School Year

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nicholas Holt

West Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

West Elem 6th Grade Teacher**

$41.361*

08/17/2022

Brooke Reed

East Elem Kindergarten Teacher

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

$54,664*

08/18/2022

Becky Uchytil

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

East Elem .5 FTE Special Ed Teacher/.5 FTE Math Interventionist

$67,942*

08/18/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

**Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

 

 

 

 

E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Linda Bonney

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$14.20/hr plus $168 pro-rated night stipend

04/05/2022

Ashley Foreman

JSH English/Language Arts Teacher

$47,838*

08/17/2022

Rachel Hurley

JSH Special Ed Teacher

$62,275*

08/17/2022

Stacey Jenkins

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$12.70/hr

03/28/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills – Smith will review in May

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.  NOTICE: This communication and any response to it may constitute a public record, and therefore, may be available upon request under Iowa public records law, Iowa Code Chapter 22.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Discussion on Weighted Grading

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Amended 2021-2022 Certified Budget

 

B. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2022-2023 Certified Budget

 

C. Consider Approval of the Budget Guarantee for 2022-2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Graduate Candidates         for May 2022

 

E. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – June 2022 Baseball Players to Omaha, NE

 

F. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – July 2022 Baseball Players to Fulton, IL

 

G. Consider Approval of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023

 

H. Consider Renewal of the Letter of Continuation of the Iowa Department of Human Services Buchanan County Juvenile Court School Coach Contract #JUV-18-LS-1-001 Fifth Amendment from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

 

I. Consider Approval of Postage Meter Lease with Pitney Bowes

 

J. Consider Approval of the Purchase of a Bus from School Bus Sales Co.

 

K. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Cedar Falls Community Schools for Men’s and Women’s Swimming for 2022-2023

 

L. Consider Approval of Retention Pay for Those that Did Not Receive the Retention Pay from the Governor

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

EAST AND WEST ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION TOUR

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 04/08/2022 - 09:20

Board Agenda - 2022.05.02

Board Agenda - 2022.05.02

Link to download the full board packet:  May 2, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  May 2, 2022 Agenda

 

 

April 29, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25    

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022 beginning at 12:00 Noon

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

John Howard

JSH Principal

06/30/2022

John Howard

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

04/19/2022

Colton Lueck

JSH Math/Science Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Erin Rosburg

JSH JH Student Council Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Logan Schmitt

JSH Assistant Baseball Coach

04/13/2022

 

 

B. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Hannah Burns

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society

$863*

08/18/2022

Jenna Cooksley

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society

$759*

08/18/2022

Ashley Foreman

JSH JH Student Council Sponsor

$2,028*

08/17/2022

Paige Benesh

East Elem Kindergarten Teacher

$41,361*

08/17/2022

Tiffany Lampe

West Elem Special Ed Teacher

$41,361*

08/17/2022

Paige Morrison

West Elem 5th Grade Teacher**

$42,370*

08/17/2022

Megan Bancroft

East Elem General Music Teacher

$49,112*

08/17/2022

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

**Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Revision of the Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) Contract for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

 

B. Consider Approval of the Revisions of the Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 04/29/2022 - 15:19

Board Agenda - 2022.05.16

Board Agenda - 2022.05.16

Link to download the full board packet:  May 16, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  May 16, 2022 Agenda

 

 

May 13, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, May 16, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

 

 

A. Iowa School Board Recognition Month

 

 

We would like to honor our current Board of Directors for their time, resources and energy in helping make our district the best it can be.  Their dedicated service has not gone unnoticed.  Please help me in recognizing their commitment to helping make our district a better place for students, parents, and staff.  May is School Board Recognition Month.

 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing, regular meeting, and work session on April 11, 2022, and the special meeting on May 2, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.1*

Employee Physical Examinations

2.

403.2*

Employee Injury on the Job

3.

403.3*, 403.3E1, and 403.3R1

Communicable Diseases – Employees, Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record, Post Exposure Management for Potential Bloodborne Exposure, and Universal Precautions Regulation

4.

403.4*

Hazardous Chemical Disclosure

5.

403.6*, 403.6E1*, and 403.6R1*

Substance-Free Workplace, Substance-Free Workplace Notice to Employees, and Substance-Free Workplace Regulation

6.

403.7, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 407.7E3, 403.7E4, 403.7E5, 403.7E6, and 403.7R1

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees, Certification from Current Employer Participating in Drug & Alcohol Program, Certification of Previous Employers Requiring a Commercial Driver’s License Consent to Release Information to Independence Community School District, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Acknowledgement Form, Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Observation Form, Drug & Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Regulation

7.

404.1 and 404.1R1

Employee Conduct and Appearance and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

405.1*

Licensed Employee Defined

2.

405.2*

Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

405.3*

Licensed Employee Individual Contracts

4.

405.4*

Licensed Employee Continuing Contracts

5.

405.5*

Licensed Employee Work Day

6.

405.6*

Licensed Employee Assignment

7.

405.7*

Licensed Employee Transfers

8.

405.8*

Licensed Employee Evaluation

9.

405.9*

Licensed Employee Probationary Status

10.

405.10*

Licensed Employee Organization Affiliation

11.

406.1*

Licensed Employee Compensation

12.

406.2*

Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement

13.

406.3*

Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit

14.

406.4*

Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty

15.

406.5

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

16.

406.6

Licensed Employee Tax Shelter Programs

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Patrick Abildtrup

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

04/21/2022

Catherine Smith

JSH Assist Musical Director

06/01/2022

Skye Vacek

East Elem .5 hr Crosswalk Para (P.M.)

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Nate Whited

JSH Head Boys Soccer Coach

06/30/2022

 

 

D. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nile Coghlan

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$12.15/hr plus $70 pro-rated night stipend

05/26/2022

Paula Decker

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker

$15.10/hr

08/23/2022

Tim Dryml

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$18.05/hr*

08/23/2022

Jacqueline Lahey

JSH Principal

$115,000

07/01/2022

Theresa Mueller

JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$36,900                                (1-year contract)

08/18/2022

Lisa Preuss

JSH Summer School Para

$16.32/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

East/West Elem Summer School Coordinator/Teacher

$4,000

07/18/2022

Andrea Werner

East/West Elem K-6 Student Success Coordinator

$58,254

08/17/2022

TLC:

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Hannah Burns

JSH Math and Science

$8,500

07/01/2022

Joel Dinger

JSH Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies

$8,500

07/01/2022

Sonya Elzey

JSH Grades 7-12 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Heather Grover

West Elem Grades 3-6

$8,500

07/01/2022

Lori Kurt

ECC/East/West Grades PK-6 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Standards Referenced Grading

$8,500

07/01/2022

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

LouAnn Bresson

ECC Preschool

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Kress

East Elem Kindergarten, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Brittany Holt

East Elem Kindergarten Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Brandi Davis

East Elem 1st Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Mitchell

East Elem 1st Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Robin Van Raden

East Elem 2nd Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Briana Lamphere

East Elem 2nd Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Lyndzi Eschen

West Elem 3rd Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Racheal Ohrt

West Elem 4th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sara Thome

West Elem 6th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Wade Stahr

JSH CTE (Career Technical Education)

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sue Henkes

JSH English

$4,500

07/01/2022

Jack Goedken

JSH Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Garry Anderson

JSH Science

$4,500

07/01/2022

Matt Miller

JSH Social Studies

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kerry Pasker

District-Wide Interventions/Title I

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelci Jahnel

District-Wide Lead Mentor Teacher

$4,500

07/01/2022

Initiative Leader

 

 

 

Jenna Cooksley

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts

$1,500

07/01/2022

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in June

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

NOTICE: This communication and any response to it may constitute a public record, and therefore, may be available upon request under Iowa public records law, Iowa Code Chapter 22.

 

 

 

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  High School Musical Update – Amanda Fisher

 

     2.  Math Curriculum – Erin Burmeister

 

6.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

7.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Consider Approval of the use of Standard Based Grading through 8th Grade

 

D. Consider Approval of the Updated ICSD Board Goals

 

E. Discussion of Final Fiscal Year 2021 Audit

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of WCFinancial as a Depository with a Limit of $10,000,000.00

 

B. Consider Approval of a General Fund Transfer of $1,500,000.00 to WCFinancial

 Roll Call Vote

 

C. Consider Approval of the Math Curriculum

 

D. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Luther College for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

E. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – October 2022 FFA Members to Attend FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN

 

F. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2022 Mr. Haden to Attend National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention in Las Vegas, NV

 

G. Consider Approval of the Commercial Lease Agreement with R & E Real Estate, LLC for the BCSC (Buchanan County Success Center) through June 30, 2024

 

H. Consider Approval of the Three-Year Renewal Proposal with SU Insurance Company for the Equipment Maintenance Insurance through June 30, 2025

 

I. Consider Approval of the Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Renewal for 2022-2023

 

J. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Food Service Operations between Kidsville and Independence Community School District for 2022-2023

 

K. Consider Approval of the Milk Bid from Prairie Farms for 2022-2023

 

L. Consider Approval of the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2022-2023

 

M. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through July 31, 2023

 

N. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Kidsville for 2022-2023

 

O. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Moser Preschool and Daycare for 2022-2023

 

P. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and St. John Catholic School for 2022-2023

 

Q. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Wee Care Preschool for 2022-2023

 

R. Consider Approval of the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and Independence Community Schools for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

S. Consider Approval of a $50,000.00 Donation from ICSD to Offset the Proposed Cost of the Stadium Plaza

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
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Board Agenda - 2022.05.18

Board Agenda - 2022.05.18

May 17, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                              

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                                                                                                                          

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23                 

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re: Agenda for a special meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 beginning at 5:45 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

2

 

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Closed Session

We need a motion to recess to a closed session as provided by 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.

 

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

 

  1. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nile Coghlan

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$12.15/hr plus $70 pro-rated night stipend

05/26/2022

Paula Decker

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker

$15.10/hr

08/23/2022

Tim Dryml

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$18.05/hr*

08/23/2022

Jacqueline Lahey

JSH Principal

$115,000

07/01/2022

Theresa Mueller

JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$36,900                                (1-year contract)

08/18/2022

Lisa Preuss

JSH Summer School Para

$16.32/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

East/West Elem Summer School Coordinator/Teacher

$4,000

07/18/2022

Andrea Werner

East/West Elem K-6 Student Success Coordinator

$58,254

08/17/2022

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

TLC:

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Hannah Burns

JSH Math and Science

$8,500

07/01/2022

Joel Dinger

JSH Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies

$8,500

07/01/2022

Sonya Elzey

JSH Grades 7-12 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Heather Grover

West Elem Grades 3-6

$8,500

07/01/2022

Lori Kurt

ECC/East/West Grades PK-6 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Standards Referenced Grading

$8,500

07/01/2022

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

LouAnn Bresson

ECC Preschool

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Kress

East Elem Kindergarten, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Brandi Davis

East Elem 1st Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Robin Van Raden

East Elem 2nd Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Mitchell

East Elem 1st Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Briana Lamphere

East Elem 2nd Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Lyndzi Eschen

West Elem 3rd Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Racheal Ohrt

West Elem 4th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sara Thome

West Elem 6th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Wade Stahr

JSH CTE (Career Technical Education)

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sue Henkes

JSH English

$4,500

07/01/2022

Jack Goedken

JSH Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Garry Anderson

JSH Science

$4,500

07/01/2022

Matt Miller

JSH Social Studies

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kerry Pasker

District Wide Interventions/Title I

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelci Jahnel

District Wide Lead Mentor Teacher

$4,500

07/01/2022

Initiative Leader

 

 

 

Jenna Cooksley

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts

$1,500

07/01/2022

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.   ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 pm – Central Office Board Room, Independence

 

 

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Board Agenda - 2022.05.31

Board Agenda - 2022.05.31

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  May 31, 2022

 

May 27, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25  

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                   

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                  

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent    

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 beginning at 5:15 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Garry Anderson

JSH Assist Girls Soccer Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Chris Harbaugh

JSH Professional School Counselor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Chris Harbaugh

JSH JH Boys Track Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

McKinley Meyer

JSH Social Studies Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

McKinley Meyer

JSH JH Volleyball Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

McKinley Meyer

JSH JH Boys Track Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Kelly Weber

JSH Health and At-Risk

End of 2021-2022 School Year

 

 

B. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Luke Pranger

JSH Math/Science Teacher

$43,868

08/17/2022

Alexis Whealy

JSH 7-12 Student Success Coordinator/Instructor

$56,620

08/17/2022

 

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2022-2023

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
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Board Agenda - 2022.06.15

Board Agenda - 2022.06.15

June 14, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                                                                                                                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                                                                               

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent     

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Hiring the Recommended Candidate for the Jr/Sr High School Principal Position

 

B. Closed Session

 

We need a motion to recess to a 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.

 

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

 

C. Superintendent’s Contract

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence
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Board Agenda - 2022.06.20

Board Agenda - 2022.06.20

Link to download the full Board Packet:  June 20, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the Agenda in pdf format:  June 20, 2022 Agenda

 

June 17, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                                                                                                                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, June 20, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on May 16, 2022, the special meeting on May 18, 2022, the special meeting on May 31, 2022, and the special meeting on June 15, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

405.1*

Licensed Employee Defined

2.

405.2*

Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

405.3*

Licensed Employee Individual Contracts

4.

405.4*

Licensed Employee Continuing Contracts

5.

405.5*

Licensed Employee Work Day

6.

405.6*

Licensed Employee Assignment

7.

405.7*

Licensed Employee Transfers

8.

405.8*

Licensed Employee Evaluation

9.

405.9*

Licensed Employee Probationary Status

10.

405.10*

Licensed Employee Organization Affiliation

11.

406.1*

Licensed Employee Compensation

12.

406.2*

Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement

13.

406.3*

Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit

14.

406.4*

Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty

15.

406.5

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

16.

406.6

Licensed Employee Tax Shelter Programs

 

 

 

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

407.1

Licensed Employee Resignation

2.

407.2*

Licensed Employee Contract Release

3.

407.5*

Licensed Employee Suspension

4.

407.6*

Licensed Employee Reduction in Force

5.

408.1*

Licensed Employee Professional Development

6.

408.2*

Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials

7.

408.3

Licensed Employee Tutoring

8.

409.1*

Employee Vacation – Holidays

9.

409.2*

Employee Leave of Absence

10.

409.3* and 409.3E1

Employee Family and Medical Leave and Employee Family and Medical Leave Notice to Employees

11.

410.1*

Substitute Teachers

12.

410.2*

Shared Licensed Employees

13.

410.3*

Student Teachers – Internships

14.

410.4

Truancy Officer

15.

410.5*

Education Aide

16.

410.6*

Summer School Licensed Employees

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Julie Johnson

Central Office 8.0 hr Admin Assistant

06/30/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Lisa Colton

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/FS Worker

JSH 7.5 hr Kitchen Manager

$17.25/hr

08/23/2022

Megan Rawlins

JSH Physical Education Teacher

JSH Health/At-Risk Teacher

$57,221

08/18/2022

Nikki Rippel

East Elem 2.25 hr Dishwasher

East Elem 2.5 hr Cook/ FS Worker

$13.85/hr

08/23/2022

 

 

E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Melissa Attwood

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$13.10/hr

08/23/2022

Melissa Becker

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$13.85/hr

08/23/2022

Jacob McMartin

JSH Physical Education Teacher

$46,094

08/17/2022

Jacob McMartin

JSH Assistant Football Coach

$3,018

08/01/2022

Tiffany Shelton

JSH Social Studies Teacher

$43,868

08/17/2022

Karen Sherrets

East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker

$13.45/hr

08/23/2022

Olivia Wolf

East Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$36,900                                (1-year contract)

08/18/2022

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Bleichner will review in July

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

NOTICE: This communication and any response to it may constitute a public record, and therefore, may be available upon request under Iowa public records law, Iowa Code Chapter 22.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Girls Wrestling Program – Justin Putz

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary and East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principals

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Food Service Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     6.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Girls Wrestling Program

 

B. Consider Approval of the EMC Annual Insurance Proposal

 

C. Consider Approval of the Registration and Meal Rates for 2022-2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the Food Service Director Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2022-2023

 

E. Consider Approval of the Buildings & Grounds Manager Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2022-2023

 

F. Consider Approval of the School Social Worker Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2022-2023

 

G. Consider Approval of the Transportation Director Shared Services Agreement with Dunkerton Community School District for 2022-2023

 

H. Consider Approval of the PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood Area Education Agency for 2022-2023

 

I. Consider Approval of the Board Resolution to Transfer Funds of up to $10,000.00 for Protective Athletic Equipment

 

Roll Call Vote

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
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