2022-23 BOARD AGENDAS

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jen@iowaschool… Tue, 06/21/2022 - 08:13

Board Agenda - 2022.07.18

Link to download the full board packet: July 18, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: July 18, 2022 Agenda

July 15, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, July 18, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on June 20, 2022.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second 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

First Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	411.1*	Classified Employee Defined
2.	411.2*	Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
3.	411.3	Classified Employee Letters of Assignment
4.	411.4*	Classified Employee Licensing/Certification
5.	411.5*	Classified Employee Assignment
6.	411.6*	Classified Employee Transfers
7.	411.7*	Classified Employee Evaluation
8.	411.8*	Classified Employee Probationary Status
9.	412.1*	Classified Employee Compensation
10.	412.2*	Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation
11.	412.3	Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits
12.	412.4*	Classified Employee Tax Shelter Programs
13.	413.1*	Classified Employee Resignation
14.	413.4*	Classified Employee Suspension
15.	413.5*	Classified Employee Dismissal
16.	413.6*	Classified Employee Reduction in Force
17.	415*	Classified Employee Substitutes
18.	200.4*	Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
19.	710.1, 710.1E1 (new), 710.1E2 (new), 710.1R1 (new)	School Nutrition Program, School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination, Child Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Complaint Form, and School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaint Procedure
20.	402.2*	Child Abuse Reporting
21.	501.15*	Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District
22.	501.16*	Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District
23.	505.6*	Graduation Requirements
24.	507.2, 507.2E1, and 507.2E2	Administration of Medication to Students, Authorization-Asthma Airway Constricting or Respiratory Administration Consent Form and Parental Permission for Administering Medication at School
25.	607.2* and 607.2R1	Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations
26.	804.8*	Stock Prescription Medication Supply
27.	804.9 (new) and 804.9R1 (new)	Radon Mitigation and Radon Mitigation Regulation
28.	901.1*	Public Examination of School District Records

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Melissa Attwood	JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker	07/11/2022
Deborah Hammond	East Elem7.25 hr Special Ed Para	07/12/2022

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

NAME	PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT	NEW ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Gina Homan	JSH 1.0 FTE Large Group Speech Director	JSH .5 FTE Large Group Speech Director	$1,213	10/03/2022

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Carla Becker	Central Office 6.0 hr Administrative Assistant	$17.50/hr	07/11/2022
Alicia Conner	PK-12 Extended School Year Special Ed Teacher	$30.00/hr	07/18/2022
Alicia Conner	Elementary Summer School Teacher	$30.00/hr	07/18/2022
Rod Conrad	JSH Head Girls Basketball Coach	$5,336	11/07/2022
Heather Grover	Elementary Summer School Teacher	$30.00/hr	07/18/2022
Holly McGraw	Elementary Summer School Teacher	$30.00/hr	07/18/2022
Joe Schmitz	West Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher	$36,900 (1-year contract)	08/18/2022
Maddie Timmerman	JSH .5 FTE Large Group Speech Director	$1,051	10/03/2022
Rebecca Wearmouth	Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver	$18.80/hr	08/23/2022
TLC:
Mentor Teachers
Bridget Brown	Mentor Teacher – Elem 5th/6th Grade	$2,000	08/17/2022
Jill Eddy	Mentor Teacher – Elem Special Ed	$2,000	08/17/2022
Ricky Nolan	Mentor Teacher – Elem 3rd/4th Grade	$2,000	08/17/2022

F. Approval of Financial Reports

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

2. Budget Report

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. Volunteer/Mentor Program Update – Val Maximovich

2. Building Safety

3. K-12 Computer Science Plan – Erin Burmeister

4. Scheduling – Ian Kleman

REPORTS

A. 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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order

B. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks

C. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

D. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2022-2023 Contracted Services Agreement

E. Consider Approval of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Resolution of Election

Roll Call Vote

F. Consider Chartering and Designating Members to the ICSD Board of Education Task Force to Address Grade Inflation

G. IASB Legislative Priorities

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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, 07/13/2022 - 07:28

Board Agenda - 2022.08.08

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: August 8, 2022 Work Session

August 5, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

Re: Working agenda for the work session on Monday, August 8, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

at the Independence City Council Chambers, 331 1st Street East, Independence, IA

	WORK SESSION
1.	The City Council of the City of Independence and the Independence Community School District Board Education will meet in joint session to discuss a possible School Resource Officer program and what such a program would look like for Independence. All Council and board members are invited to attend.

UPCOMING MEETINGS: 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, 08/05/2022 - 15:01

Board Agenda - 2022.08.15

Link to download the Board Packet: August 15, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: August 15, 2022 Agenda

August 12, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

Reminder: School Board Pictures at 5:30 p.m.

Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, August 15, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on July 18, 2022.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	411.1*	Classified Employee Defined
2.	411.2*	Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
3.	411.3	Classified Employee Letters of Assignment
4.	411.4*	Classified Employee Licensing/Certification
5.	411.5*	Classified Employee Assignment
6.	411.6*	Classified Employee Transfers
7.	411.7*	Classified Employee Evaluation
8.	411.8*	Classified Employee Probationary Status
9.	412.1*	Classified Employee Compensation
10.	412.2*	Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation
11.	412.3	Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits
12.	412.4*	Classified Employee Tax Shelter Programs
13.	413.1*	Classified Employee Resignation
14.	413.4*	Classified Employee Suspension
15.	413.5*	Classified Employee Dismissal
16.	413.6*	Classified Employee Reduction in Force
17.	415*	Classified Employee Substitutes
18.	200.4*	Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
19.	710.1, 710.1E1 (new), 710.1E2 (new), 710.1R1 (new)	School Nutrition Program, School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination, Child Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Complaint Form, and School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaint Procedure
20.	402.2*	Child Abuse Reporting
21.	501.15*	Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District
22.	501.16*	Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District
23.	507.2, 507.2E1, and 507.2E2	Administration of Medication to Students, Authorization-Asthma Airway Constricting or Respiratory Administration Consent Form and Parental Permission for Administering Medication at School
24.	607.2* and 607.2R1	Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations
25.	804.8*	Stock Prescription Medication Supply
26.	804.9 (new) and 804.9R1 (new)	Radon Mitigation and Radon Mitigation Regulation
27.	901.1*	Public Examination of School District Records

First Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	501.17*	Homeless Children and Youth
2.	505.6*	Graduation Requirements
3.	607.1*	Student Guidance and Counseling Program

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Alyssa Hawkins Holt	JSH Assistant Volleyball Coach	08/05/2022
Josh Weber	JSH Assistant Wrestling Coach	08/05/2022

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

NAME	PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT	NEW ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Kristi Price	East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para	East Elem 7.0 hr Behavior Interventionist Para	$13.90/hr	08/23/2022

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Jon Carey	JSH Co Head Girls Wrestling Coach	$2,668	10/18/2022
Jon Carey	JSH Co Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach	$1,940	10/18/2022
Kenzie Fischels	JSH Co Head Girls Wrestling Coach	$2,075	10/18/2022
Kenzie Fischels	JSH Co Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach	$1,509	10/18/2022
Greg Gates	JSH Assistant Volleyball Coach	$3,234	08/08/2022
Kim Hansen	JSH Assistant Musical Director	$1,820	01/04/2023
Courtney Hopkins	East Elem 7.0 hr JK Paraprofessional	$13.90/hr	08/23/2022
Lori Rehmert	JSH Assistant Musical Director	$1,820	01/04/2023

TLC:
Mentor Teachers
Jennifer Beatty	Mentor Teacher – Elem K & 2nd Grade	$2,000	08/17/2022
Jessica Decker	Mentor Teacher – Elem K & 2nd Grade	$2,000	08/17/2022
Amy Gustafson	Mentor Teacher – JSH Soc St, Math, Sci & Eng/LA	$2,000	08/17/2022
Tia Shaffer	Mentor Teacher – JSH PE, FCS & Special Ed	$2,000	08/17/2022

F. Approval of Financial Reports

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

2. Budget Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

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. Volunteer Reading Program – Jake Bass

2. Volunteer/Mentor Program Update – Val Maximovich

3. Review Board Goal #4: Continue in Growing an Exemplary Activities Department

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

B. Review Grade Inflation Task Force

C. Review JSH Scheduling

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Propane Agreement with Consolidated Energy Co.

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2023

C. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2023

D. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Buchanan County Success Center Handbook

E. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – September 2022 Laura Morine, Director of Finance/Board Secretary to Attend ASBO International Conference in Portland, Oregon

F. Discuss IASB Bylaws Amendment

G. 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

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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, 08/12/2022 - 10:56

Board Agenda - 2022.09.19

Link to download the Board Packet: September 19, 2022

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: September 19, 2022

September 16, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the work session on August 8, 2022 and the regular meeting on August 15, 2022.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	501.17*	Homeless Children and Youth
2.	505.6*	Graduation Requirements
3.	607.1*	Student Guidance and Counseling Program

First Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	100*	Legal Status of the School District
2.	101*	Educational Philosophy of the School District
3.	102*	School District Instructional Organization
4.	103, 103.E1, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1*	Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Discrimination Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure
5.	104*	The People and Their School District
6.	104.1*	Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Administration and Staff
7.	104.2	Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Board of Education
8.	105*and 105.R1	Long-Range Needs Assessment and Long-Range Needs Assessment Regulation
9.	106, 106.E1, 106.E2, 106.E3, and 106.R1	Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form (Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-Harassment), Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures
10.	107	Assistance Animals
11.	108*	Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Melissa Becker	JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker	08/18/2022
Allissa Clauson	JH Girls Basketball Coach	09/13/2022
Kenzie Fischels	JH Girls Track Coach	08/18/2022
Eryca Hingtgen-Bass	JSH Assist Girls Basketball Coach	08/22/2022
Karen Sherrets	East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/Food Service Worker	08/23/2022

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

NAME	PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT	NEW ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Rachel Main	JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para	ECC 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para	$13.85/hr	08/23/2022
Jennifer Stull	JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para	West Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para	$13.55/hr	08/23/2022

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Jeremy Carter	East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/Food Service Worker	$13.15/hr	09/06/2022
Michelle Culp	West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para	$14.35/hr	09/26/2022
Hugh DeBerg	JH Boys Basketball Coach	$2,426	11/14/2022
Kara Hoyle	West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para	$13.20/hr	08/23/2022
Rachel Main	ECC .5 hr Crosswalk Para (P.M.)	$13.85/hr	08/25/2022
Megan Rawlins	JH Volleyball Coach	$2,426	08/29/2022
Ann Schnepf	JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker	$13.15/hr	09/12/2022
Shaunna Shepherd	JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker	$15.10/hr	09/06/2022
Pat Szobonya	West Elem 5.5 hr Special Ed Para	$13.20/hr	08/23/2022

F. Approval of Financial Reports

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

2. Budget Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

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 Baseball Outfield – Matt Miller

2. District’s Professional Learning – Erin Burmeister

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

B. Review Grade Inflation Task Force

C. Grading Coalition Update

D. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval to Convert the Baseball Outfield to Turf with 100% Donated Funds

B. Consider Approval of Softball Upgrades with 100% Donated Funds and Volunteer Support

C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2022 – Michael Doyle to Fort Worth, TX

D. Consider Approval of the Charter Bus Contact for Charter No. 122309 with Tri-State Travel for the High School Marching Band for October 8-9, 2022

E. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Schools for Robotics for the 2022-2023 School Year

F. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, and Boys Bowling for 2022-2023

G. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Jesup Community School District for Girls Bowling, Girls Wrestling, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer for 2022-2023

H. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2022-2023

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

J. Discussion of the September 13th PPEL Referendum Vote

K. 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

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 3rd Work Session TBD

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, 09/13/2022 - 13:53

Board Agenda - 2022.10.12

October 11, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

Re: Working agenda for the work session on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 beginning at 6:45 p.m.

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

	WORK SESSION
1.	PPEL REFERENDUM DISCUSSION
2.	FACILITY PLANNING DISCUSSION

UPCOMING MEETINGS: 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, 10/11/2022 - 09:00

Board Agenda - 2022.10.17

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

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

October 14, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 19, 2022.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	100*	Legal Status of the School District
2.	101*	Educational Philosophy of the School District
3.	102*	School District Instructional Organization
4.	103, 103.E1, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1*	Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Discrimination Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure
5.	104*	The People and Their School District
6.	104.1*	Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Administration and Staff
7.	104.2	Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Board of Education
8.	105*and 105.R1	Long-Range Needs Assessment and Long-Range Needs Assessment Regulation
9.	106, 106.E1, 106.E2, 106.E3, and 106.R1	Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form (Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-Harassment), Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures
10.	107	Assistance Animals
11.	108*	Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

First Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	401.20*	Employee Expression
2.	408.1*	Licensed Employee Professional Development
3.	802.4*, 802.4R1, and 802.4R2	Capital Assets, Capital Assets Regulation, and Capital Assets Management System Definitions
4.	600*	Goals and Objectives of the Education Program
5.	601.1*	School Calendar
6.	601.2*	School Day
7.	602.2*	Curriculum Implementation
8.	602.3*	Curriculum Evaluation
9.	602.4*	Pilot – Experimental – Innovative Projects
10.	603.2*	Special Education
11.	603.3*	Multicultural, and Gender Fair/Non-sexist Education

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Brad Arnold	JSH Assistant Boys Basketball Coach	09/28/2022
Carla Becker	Central Office 6.0 hr Administrative Assistant	09/26/2022
Austin Czerwiec	JSH Assistant Baseball Coach	09/19/2022
Scott Kleve	JSH JH .5 FTE Softball Coach	09/21/2022
Cole Trimble	JSH JH .5 FTE Softball Coach	09/20/2022

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Cliff Baldwin	JSH Assistant Boys Basketball Coach	$2,803	11/14/2022
Greg Gates	JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach	$2,426	11/07/2022
Mark Geertsma	JSH Assistant Girls Basketball Coach	$3,881	11/07/2022
Todd Reed	JSH JH Softball Coach	$1,752	05/01/2023
Joe Schmitz	JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach	$2,426	11/07/2022
Allison Sorg	JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach	$1,684	11/07/2022
Randy Turner	JSH Assistant Baseball Coach	$3,450	05/01/2023

E. Approval of Financial Reports

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

2. Budget Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

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

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

B. Grading Coalition Update

C. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of Contract with Music Theatre International (MTI) for the Spring 2023 Musical

B. Consider Approval of the Quotation from Rick Frendt Theatrical Projections & Design for the Spring 2023 Musical

C. Consider Approval of the Operating Agreement between St. John School and Independence Community School District through June 30, 2023

D. Consider Approval of the Fixed Asset Inventory Rescan Services Proposal from Asset Services

E. Consider Approval of Appointing Kim Hansen to the Independence Community Visioning Committee

F. Consider Approval to share the HR Director with the Jesup Community School District (20%) and the Union Community School District (20%)

G. Approve Canvas of Votes from the September 13, 2012 Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Vote

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

Board Room, Independence

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 10/14/2022 - 08:26

Board Agenda - 2022.11.15

November 15, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that members of the Board of Education of the Independence Community School District may attend the 77th Annual IASB Convention – November 16-18, 2022 at the Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

lschaul@indeek12.org Tue, 11/15/2022 - 09:42

Board Agenda - 2022.11.21

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

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

November 18, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

Re: Working agenda for the regular/annual meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022 beginning

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the work session on October 12, 2022 and the regular meeting on October 17, 2022 .

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	401.20*	Employee Expression
2.	408.1*	Licensed Employee Professional Development
3.	802.4*, 802.4R1, and 802.4R2	Capital Assets, Capital Assets Regulation, and Capital Assets Management System Definitions
4.	600*	Goals and Objectives of the Education Program
5.	601.1*	School Calendar
6.	601.2*	School Day
7.	602.2*	Curriculum Implementation
8.	602.3*	Curriculum Evaluation
9.	602.4*	Pilot – Experimental – Innovative Projects
10.	603.2*	Special Education
11.	603.3*	Multicultural, and Gender Fair/Non-sexist Education

First Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	602.1* and 602.1R1	Curriculum Development and Curriculum Development Regulation
2.	603.1*	Basic Instruction Program
3.	603.4* and 603.4E1	Health Education and Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form
4.	603.5*	Physical Education
5.	603.6*	Career Education
6.	603.7* and 603.7R1*	Teaching About Religion and Teaching About Religion Regulation – Religious Holidays
7.	603.8* and 603.8R1*	Academic Freedom and Teaching Controversial Issues
8.	603.9*	Global Education
9.	603.10*	Citizenship
10.	603.11*	Summer School Instruction
11.	604.1*	Private Instruction
12.	604.2*	Individualized Instruction

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Jeremy Carter	East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker	11/07/2022
Jessica Conklin	JSH Assistant Volleyball Coach	11/15/2022

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Chad Johnson	JSH Head Boys Soccer Coach	$3,369	03/01/2023

E. Approval of Financial Reports

1. Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills

2. Budget Report

3. Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

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. Board Goal #1 Obtain and Sustain Academic Excellence – Building Administrators

2. Annual Progress Report (APR)/Iowa Student Performance Profile – Erin Burmeister

3. Four Oaks – Ian Kleman and Erin Burmeister

4. School of the Wild – 6th Grade

5. Elementary Playground – Superintendent Reiter

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

B. Grading Coalition Update

ADJOURNMENT

Annual Meeting of the Board

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

CALL TO ORDER

A. Election of a President of the Board

Ballots will be electronic to vote for President of the School Board for 2022-2023. 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.

B. Election of a Vice President of the Board

Ballots will be electronic to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2022-2023. 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.

C. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Location for 2022-2023

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.

2022-2023 Proposed School Board Meetings:

December 19, 2022

January 17, 2023 (Tuesday)

February 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

April 10, 2023 (Second Monday) ?

May 15, 2023

June 19, 2023

July 17, 2023

August 21, 2023

September 18, 2023

October 16, 2023

November 20, 2023

D. Roll Call Vote Order for 2022-2023

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

E. Discussion of Committee Assignments for 2022-2023

F. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2022-2023

Committee

1. IASB – Delegate Assembly (represents ICSD

at the IASB Delegate Assembly)

2. Mustang Foundation Board of Directors

3. Calendar Committee

4. School Improvement Advisory Committee - SIAC

5. Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board

6. Career and Technical Advisory Committee

7. Indee Agriculture Education

8. Traffic Flow Committee

9. Auditorium Committee

10. Buchanan County Conference Board

11. Negotiations Committee

(Board President and Vice President)

12. Benefit Advisory Committee

13. City Council Liaisons

14. Review Board Meeting Bills

15. PPEL Levy Committee (2)

16. Resource Enhancement and Protection Committee

(REAP)

17. Buildings and Grounds Committee

Current Member

Smith

Hansen/McCardle

Smith

Hansen

Bleichner

McCardle

Trimble

Bleichner/Hansen

Trimble

Smith/Hansen

Trimble

Brandon/Rowley - Smith

Independence (2) -

Bleichner/McCardle

Dec/May/Oct - Smith

Jan/June/Nov - Trimble

Feb/July - Bleichner

Mar/Aug - Hansen

Apr/Sept - McCardle

Smith/Trimble

New Member

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 the Official Newspaper of Publication for the District and Board of Directors

C. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories

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

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

F. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll

G. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2022-2023

H. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2023

I. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2022: Paul Upmeyer to Chicago, IL

J. Consider Approval of the Following to an Additional Three-Year Term to the Mustang Foundation Board: Andy Hauber, Gina DeBoer, Bryan Palmer, and Lans Flickinger

K. Consider Approval of the Contract Agreement between Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting and the Independence Community School District through May 2023

L. Consider Approval of the Affirmative Action Plan 2022-2023

M. Consider Approval of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

N. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2023-2024 School Year

O. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2023-2024 School Year

P. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2022 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment and Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2021

Q. Consider Approval of the Stipend for the Shared Human Resources Director

R. Consider Approval of an Update to the Communication Plan

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS: TBD

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 11/18/2022 - 08:46

Board Agenda - 2022.11.29

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: November 29, 2022 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: November 29, 2022 Board Packet

November 28, 2022

To: All School Board Members

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent

Re: Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 beginning

at 12:15 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 Travel Request Form – November 2022: Ian Kleman and JSH Staff Members to Minneapolis, MN
4.	ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, December 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Boardroom, Independence Tuesday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 20th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

lschaul@indeek12.org Mon, 11/28/2022 - 07:47

Board Agenda - 2022.12.13

December 12, 2022

To: All School Board Members Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that members of the Board of Education of the Independence Community School District may attend the City/County/School District Joint Government Meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

lschaul@indeek12.org Mon, 12/12/2022 - 11:04

Board Agenda - 2022.12.17

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: December 19, 2022 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: December 19, 2022 Board Packet

December 19, 2022

To: All School Board Members – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular/annual and organizational meeting on November 21, 2022 and the special meeting on November 29, 2022

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	602.1* and 602.1R1	Curriculum Development and Curriculum Development Regulation
2.	603.4* and 603.4E1	Health Education and Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form
3.	603.5*	Physical Education
4.	603.6*	Career Education
5.	603.7* and 603.7R1*	Teaching About Religion and Teaching About Religion Regulation – Religious Holidays
6.	603.8* and 603.8R1*	Academic Freedom and Teaching Controversial Issues
7.	603.9*	Global Education
8.	603.10*	Citizenship
9.	603.11*	Summer School Instruction
10.	604.1*	Private Instruction
11.	604.2*	Individualized Instruction

First Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	603.1*	Basic Instruction Program
2.	206.1*	President
3.	206.2*	Vice President
4.	604.3*	International Study
5.	604.4*	Program for Talented and Gifted Students
6.	604.5*	Program for At-Risk Students
7.	604.6*	Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program
8.	604.7*	Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution
9.	604.8*	Concurrent Enrollment Textbook Fee
10.	604.9	Dual Enrollment
11.	604.10	Foreign Students
12.	604.11*	Online Courses
13.	604.12*	Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Chris Black	JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach	11/18/2022
Richard Morris	Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver	12/22/2022
Hermione Roman	East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para	12/31/2022

D. Approval of Leave of Absence/Temporary Fill-In

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Tim Nelson	JSH Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – LOA	$1,294	11/28/2022
Hugh DeBerg	JHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – Fill-In	$2,587	11/28/2022

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
John Butler	Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver	$18.80/hr	01/04/2023
Nick Fuller	JSH Assistant Wrestling Coach	$3,234	11/14/2022

F. Approval of Financial Reports

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

2. Budget Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

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. New Course Proposal – Amber Whitney and Ian Kleman

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

NEW BUSINESS

A. Legislative Discussion with Local Representatives

B. Consider Approval of Director Brad Bleichner’s Resignation

C. Consider Approval of ICSD Students Participating in the Community Visioning Program

D. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – January 2023: Nancy Scheel to Kansas City, MO

E. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $512,805.00

F. Consider Approval of the Forensics Course

G. Consider Approval of the Technical Assistance Support Contract with Fusion Forward, LLC

H. Discuss the New Director Districts for the Independence Community School District

I. 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

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

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

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

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, November 20th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office

Board Room, Independence

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 12/16/2022 - 08:01

Board Agenda - 2023.01.04

January 3, 2023

To: All School Board Members – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Re: Working agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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

1.	CALL TO ORDER
2.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.	NEW BUSINESS
	A. Consider Approval of the Appointment of a New Board Member
4.	ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS: Tuesday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 20th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

lschaul@indeek12.org Wed, 01/04/2023 - 12:29

Board Agenda - 2023.01.17

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 17, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: January 17, 2023 Board Packet

January 12, 2023

To: All School Board Members

Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘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 on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 beginning

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

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

PROPOSED SCHOOL BOARD BOUNDARY REDISTRICTING

ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 19, 2022 and the special meeting on January 4, 2023.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	603.1*	Basic Instruction Program
2.	206.1*	President
3.	206.2*	Vice President
4.	604.3*	International Study
5.	604.4*	Program for Talented and Gifted Students
6.	604.5*	Program for At-Risk Students
7.	604.6*	Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program
8.	604.7*	Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution
9.	604.8*	Concurrent Enrollment Textbook Fee
10.	604.9	Dual Enrollment
11.	604.10	Foreign Students
12.	604.11*	Online Courses
13.	604.12*	Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

First Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	605.1* and 605.1R1*	Instructional Materials Selection and Selection of Instructional Materials Regulation
2.	605.2* and 605.2R1*	Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display and Instructional and Library Materials Inspection
3.	605.3, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4 (new), and 605.3R1 (rewrite)	Objection to Instructional and Library Materials, Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee, Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Request Form, Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional or Library Materials, Request to Prohibit a Student form Checking Out Specific Library Materials, and Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Regulation
4.	605.4*	Technology and Instructional Materials
5.	605.5*	School Library

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Nick Fuller	JSH Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach	01/05/2023
Trish O’Loughlin	JSH Industrial Technology Teacher	End of 2022-2023 School Year

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Garry Anderson	JSH JH Girls Wrestling Coach	$2,426	01/03/2023
Leah Borgerding	JSH Assist Girls Soccer Coach	$2,695	03/13/2023
Alex Farmer	JSH .5 FTE Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach	$1,348	11/14/2022
Nicholas Holt	JSH .5 FTE Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach	$1,456	11/14/2022
Seth Rupprecht	JH Boys Basketball Coach	$1,820	12/19/2022

E. Approval of Financial Reports

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

2. Budget Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

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. Executive Summary of Senior Exit Survey Data Class of 2022 – Ian Kleman

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the Resolution of the Proposed Redistricting Plan Redrawing Director District Boundaries of the Independence Community School District

Roll Call Vote

B. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2023-2024

C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – March 2023: Nancy Scheel to Atlanta, GA for the National Conference on Science Education

D. Consider Approval of the Resolution Ordering Election on the Question of Continuing to Levy a Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax.

This voter approved levy is not to exceed sixty-seven cents ($0.67) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of the assessed valuation of the taxable property within the Independence Community School District.

Roll Call Vote

E. Discussion of On-Going District Initiatives