2023-24 BOARD AGENDAS
2023-24 BOARD AGENDASClick on the links below to view school board meeting agendas for the 2023-24 school year.
Board Agenda - 2023.07.20
Board Agenda - 2023.07.20Link to download the agenda in pdf format: July 20, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: July 20, 2023 Board Packet
July 13, 2023
To: All School Board Members Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
Board Agenda - 2023.07.20 REVISED
Board Agenda - 2023.07.20 REVISEDLink to download the agenda in pdf format: July 19, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: July 19, 2023 Board Packet
REVISED
July 19, 2023
To: All School Board Members Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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A. Call to Order |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on June 19, 2023. |
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) |
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C. Approval of Resignations |
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D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments |
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E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks) |
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F. Approval of Financial Reports |
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1. Bills – Director Hill will have reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in August |
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2. Budget Report |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS |
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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. |
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B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent |
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A. Building Administrator Reports |
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1. Junior-Senior High School Principal/Assistant Principal |
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2. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principals |
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B. District Director Reports |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report |
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6. Director of Transportation Report |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024 |
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B. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024 |
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C. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2023-2024 Contracted Services Agreement |
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D. Consider Approval of the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc. for 2024 through 2025 |
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E. Legislative Priorities |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: 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 |
Board Agenda - 2023.08.21
Board Agenda - 2023.08.21Link to download the agenda in pdf format: August 21, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: August 21, 2023 Board Packet
To: All School Board Members Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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A. Call to Order |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on July 20, 2023. |
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) |
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D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments |
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E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks) |
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F. Approval of Financial Reports |
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1. Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in September |
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2. Budget Report |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS |
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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. |
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B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent |
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REPORTS |
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A. Building Administrator Reports |
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1. Junior-Senior High School |
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B. District Director Reports |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report |
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6. Director of Transportation Report |
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A. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2023-2024 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks |
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B. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2023-2024 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook |
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C. Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Buchanan County Success Center Handbook |
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D. Consider Approval of the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and the Independence Community School District for the 2023-2024 Academic Year |
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E. Consider Approval of the Agreement between Independence Community School District and Atlantic Bottling Company through 08/23/2028 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: 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 |
Board Agenda - 2023.09.21
Board Agenda - 2023.09.21Link to download the agenda in pdf format: September 21, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: September 21, 2023 Board Packet
September 15, 2023
To: All School Board Members Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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A. Call to Order |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on August 21, 2023. |
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) |
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1. Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills – Hill will review in October |
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2. Budget Report |
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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. |
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1. Professional Learning Plan – Erin Burmeister |
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A. Building Administrator Reports |
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2. West Elementary |
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3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report |
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6. Director of Transportation Report |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – October 2023 Laura Morine, Director of Finance/Board Secretary to Attend ASBO International Conference in National Harbor, MD |
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B. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2023 Megan Bancroft, East Elementary Music Teacher to Attend the American Orff Schulwerk Association Conference in Albuquerque, NM |
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C. Consider Approval of the Facility Use Agreement with The American Red Cross |
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D. Consider Approval of the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and the Independence Community School District for the 2023-2024 Academic Year |
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E. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, and Boys Bowling for 2023-2024 |
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F. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Jesup Community School District for Girls Bowling, Girls Wrestling, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer for 2023-2024 |
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G. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2023-2024 |
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H. Consider Approval of the Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, October 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Thursday, October 19th Board Retreat 1:00 p.m.- 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 |
Board Agenda - 2023.09.29
Board Agenda - 2023.09.29Link to download the agenda in pdf format: September 29, 2023 Agenda
September 27, 2023
To: All School Board Members Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Friday, September 29, 2023 beginning at 12:15 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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CALL TO ORDER |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Joint Sharing Agreement with Oelwein Community School District for High School Dance Team for 2023-2024 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, October 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Thursday, October 19th Board Retreat 1:00 p.m.- 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 |
Board Agenda - 2023.10.16
Board Agenda - 2023.10.16Link to download the agenda in pdf format: October 16, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: October 16, 2023 Board Packet
October 12, 2023
To: All School Board Members Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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A. Call to Order |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 21, 2023 and the special meeting on September 29, 2023. |
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) |
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D. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks) |
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E. Approval of Financial Reports |
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1. Bills – Director Hill will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in November |
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2. Budget Report |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS |
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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. |
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B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent |
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C. Presentations |
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1. Student Learning Goals 2023-2024 – Erin Burmeister |
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REPORTS |
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A. Building Administrator Reports |
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2. West Elementary |
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3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center |
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B. District Director Reports |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report* |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report |
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6. Director of Transportation Report |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of Contract with Music Theatre International (MTI) for the Spring 2024 Musical |
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B. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Dunkerton Community School District for Mock Trial for 2023-2024 |
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C. Consider Approval of the Supplemental Agreement for the Fixed Asset Inventory Module with Software Unlimited, Inc. (SUI) |
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D. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2023-2024 |
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E. Closed Session |
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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 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Thursday, October 19th Board Retreat 1:00 p.m.- 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 |
Board Agenda - 2023.10.19 Board Retreat
Board Agenda - 2023.10.19 Board RetreatOctober 18, 2023
To: All School Board Members Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Re: Working agenda for the board retreat on Thursday, October 19, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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BOARD RETREAT |
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS |
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Board Agenda - 2023.11.07
Board Agenda - 2023.11.07Link to download the agenda in pdf format: November 7, 2023 Agenda
November 3, 2023
To: All School Board Members Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Re: Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 beginning at 12:00 Noon
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
1. |
CALL TO ORDER |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Civil Engineering Proposal by LEI (Larson Engineering, Inc.) for the Baseball Outfield Drainage Repair Project |
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ADJOURNMENT |
Board Agenda - 2023.11.08 Notice to Attend
Board Agenda - 2023.11.08 Notice to AttendNovember 8, 2023
To: All School Board Members Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
NOTICE |
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You are hereby notified that members of the Board of Education of the Independence Community School District may attend the 78th Annual IASB Convention – November 15-17, 2023 at the Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA |
Board Agenda - 2023.11.20
Board Agenda - 2023.11.20Link to download the agenda in pdf format: November 20, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: November 20, 2023 Board Packet
November 16, 2023
To: All School Board Members Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Re: Working agenda for the special meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023 beginning at 12:00 Noon
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
1. |
CALL TO ORDER |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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A. Approval of Financial Reports |
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1. Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, November 27th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2023.11.21 Notice to Attend
Board Agenda - 2023.11.21 Notice to AttendNovember 20, 2023
To: All School Board Members Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
NOTICE |
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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, November 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Library Community Room, Independence Public Library, 805 1st Street East, Independence, IA |
Board Agenda - 2023.11.27
Board Agenda - 2023.11.27Link to download the agenda in pdf format: November 27, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: November 27, 2023 Board Packet
November 21, 2023
To: All School Board Members Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Re: Working agenda for the regular/annual and organizational meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023
beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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Regular/Annual Meeting |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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A. Call to Order |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on October 16, 2023, the board retreat on October 19, 2023, the special meeting on November 7, 2023, and the special meeting on November 20, 2023. |
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) |
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D. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks) |
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E. Approval of Financial Reports |
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1. Budget Report |
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2. Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2023 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS |
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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. |
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REPORTS |
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2. West Elementary |
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3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center |
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B. District Director Reports |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report* |
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4. Director of Food Service Report |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report |
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6. Director of Transportation Report* |
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A. Canvass of Board Election from November 7, 2023 – Receive and File |
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B. Comments from Outgoing Board Member(s) and Recognition for their Service |
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C. Adjournment of Retiring Board |
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Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will preside over the meeting until a President of the School Board is elected. |
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A. Administration of Oath to Elected Members |
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Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will administer the oath to new members. |
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B. Election of a President of the Board |
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Ballots will be electronic to vote for President of the School Board for 2023-2024. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The oath of office will be administered to the Board President. |
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Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded. |
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C. Election of a Vice President of the Board |
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Ballots will be electronic to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2023-2024. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The oath of office will be administered to the Board Vice President. |
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Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded. |
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D. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Location for 2023-2024 |
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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. 2023-2024 Proposed School Board Meetings: December 18, 2023 January 16, 2024 (Tuesday) February 20, 2024 (Tuesday) March 18, 2024 April 8, 2024 (Second Monday) May 20, 2024 June 17, 2024 July 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 September 16, 2024 October 21, 2024 November 18, 2024 |
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E. Roll Call Vote Order for 2023-2024 |
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F. Review of Board Meeting Bills Schedule for 2023-2024 |
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Mar/May - Barnett Jan/Jun - Trimble Apr/Jul/Oct - Hill Dec/Aug - Hansen Feb/Sept/Nov - McCardle |
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G. Discussion of Committee Assignments for 2023-2024 |
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H. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2023-2024 |
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Board members will give committee updates during the Comments from the Board section at the board meeting following the committee meeting they attended. |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors |
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B. Consider Approval of the Official Newspaper of Publication for the District and Board of Directors |
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C. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories |
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D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session |
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E. Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer |
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F. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll |
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G. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2024 |
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H. Consider Approval of the Affirmative Action Plan 2023-2024 |
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I. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2023: Paul Upmeyer to Chicago, IL |
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J. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2024-2025 School Year |
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K. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2024-2025 School Year |
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L. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2023 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment and Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2022, and Limited English Proficient (LEP) Instruction Beyond 5 Years |
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M. Consider Approval of Dennis Craun, Jr. for Director District #9 Representative for the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors |
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N. Consider Approval of the Music License for Primary and Secondary Schools with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) |
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O. Consider Approval of Mustang Foundation Board Members to an Additional Three-Year Term to the Mustang Foundation Board |
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P. Consider Approval of the Quote from Fusion Forward for the Website Redesign |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: TBD |
Board Agenda - 2023.12.18
Board Agenda - 2023.12.18Link to download the agenda in pdf format: December 18, 2023 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: December 18, 2023 Board Packet
December 14, 2023
To: All School Board Members Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, December 18, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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A. Call to Order |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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1. Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in January |
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2. Budget Report |
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F. Approval of SIAC’s Review of the Return to Learn Plan |
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G. Approval of the Contract with Fusion Forward for the Website Redesign |
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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. |
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B. Presentations |
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1. Baseball Field Project – Michael Murphy, LEI |
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REPORTS |
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2. West Elementary |
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3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center |
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B. District Director Reports |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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A. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2024-2025 |
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C. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $461,762.00 |
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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.
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E. Consider Approval of the Eligibility for an Open Enrollment |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Tuesday, January 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Tuesday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Tuesday, April 8th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.01.08
Board Agenda - 2024.01.08Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 8, 2024 Agenda
January 3, 2024
To: All School Board Members Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the work session on Monday, January 8, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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WORK SESSION |
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FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH PIPER SANDLER |
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EXEMPT SESSION |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Tuesday, January 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Tuesday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 8th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.01.10
Board Agenda - 2024.01.10Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 10, 2024 Agenda
January 8, 2024
To: All School Board Members Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the public meetings on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 4:00 p.m. |
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Initial Independence Teachers’ Association Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence School Board of Education |
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PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1 |
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Initial Independence School Board of Education Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence Teachers’ Association. |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Tuesday, January 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Tuesday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 8th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.01.16
Board Agenda - 2024.01.16Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 16, 2024 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: January 16, 2024 Board Packet
January 11, 2024
To: All School Board Members Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 18, 2023, the work session on January 8, 2024, and the public meetings on January 10, 2024. |
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) |
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1. Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Hill will review in February |
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2. Budget Report |
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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. |
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B. Presentations |
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1. Baseball Field Project – Michael Murphy, LEI |
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2. FFA Chicken Project – Michael Thomas, Alen Hilliard, Carson Hanaway, and Michael Haden |
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REPORTS |
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2. West Elementary |
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3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report* |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report* |
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6. Director of Transportation Report |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – January 2024: Jon Carey and Brian Loughren to Tulsa, OK |
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B. Discussion of AEA/IASB/SAI Day on the Hill/IASB Onboarding |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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WORK SESSION |
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FACILITY ASSESSMENT |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Tuesday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 8th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.01.30 Notice to Attend
Board Agenda - 2024.01.30 Notice to Attend
January 26, 2024
To: All School Board Members Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
NOTICE |
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You are hereby notified that members of the Board of Education of the Independence Community School District will virtually attend the IASB Ready, Set, Govern! Digital Workshop on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA |
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Board Agenda - 2024.02.20
Board Agenda - 2024.02.20Link to download the agenda in pdf format: February 20, 2024 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: February 20, 2024 Board Packet
February 15, 2024
To: All School Board Members Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024
beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 p.m. |
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CALL TO ORDER |
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INDEPENDENCE CSD 2024 BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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G. Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements with Morningside University |
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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. |
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A. Consider Approval of the Bids for the Baseball Field Improvements |
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B. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – October 2024: Michael Haden and FFA Members to Indianapolis, IN for National FFA Convention |
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C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2024: Michael Haden to San Antonio, TX for the National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference |
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D. Consider Approval of the Farm Leases (North Parcel and South Parcel) for 2024-2025 |
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E. Consider Approval of the Independence Board Resolution for Budget Guarantee that the Board of Directors of the Independence Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa Roll Call Vote |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, February 26th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 8th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.02.26
Board Agenda - 2024.02.26Link to download the agenda in pdf format: February 26, 2024 Agenda
February 23, 2024
To: All School Board Members Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Re: Working agenda for the work session on Monday, February 26, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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WORK SESSION |
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BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING |
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EXEMPT SESSION |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.03.08
Board Agenda - 2024.03.08Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 8, 2024 Agenda
March 6, 2024
To: All School Board Members Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
Re: Working agenda for the work session on Friday, March 8, 2024 beginning at 11:30 a.m.
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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WORK SESSION |
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REVIEW PROPERTY TAX OPTIONS |
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EXEMPT SESSION |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.03.12
Board Agenda - 2024.03.12Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 12, 2024 Agenda
March 11, 2024
To: All School Board Members Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
Re: Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 beginning at 12:00 Noon
at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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Board Agenda - 2024.03.18
Board Agenda - 2024.03.18Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 18, 2024 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: March 18, 2024 Board Packet
March 15, 2024
To: All School Board Members Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
Re: Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024
beginning at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m. |
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CALL TO ORDER |
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2024-2025 PROPOSED SCHOOL CALENDAR |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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1. Bills – Director Barnett will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in April |
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2. Budget Report |
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G. Cooperative Agreement by and between University of Northern Iowa and Cooperating Educational Agencies for the 2024-2025 Academic Year |
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H. Donations |
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1. Ace Hardware - Miscellaneous Items Due to the Transition from Hardware Hank |
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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. |
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C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent |
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REPORTS |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2024-2025 School Calendar |
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B. Consider Approval of the Agreement of Service with Timberline Billing Service LLC Effective July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2027 |
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C. Consider Approval of the Frontline Education Renewal Notice Effective July 1, 2024 |
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D. Consider Approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2024-2025 |
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E. Consider Approval of the Employee Benefit Systems Third Party Administration Service Agreement with TRIG, INC. d/b/a Employee Benefit Systems |
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F. Consider Approval of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 |
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G. Consider Approval of the Commercial Lease Agreement by and between R & E Real Estate, LLC and Independence Community School District Effective July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2025 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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EXEMPT SESSION |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, March 25th Public Hearing 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.03.25
Board Agenda - 2024.03.25Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 25, 2024 Agenda
March 22, 2024
To: All School Board Members Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
Re: Working agenda for the public hearing and special meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024 beginning
at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 p.m. |
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CALL TO ORDER |
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Proposed INDEPENDENCE Property Tax Levy Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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SPECIAL MEETING – IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING |
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CALL TO ORDER |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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B. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks) |
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C. Approval of Change Order (CO) #1 for Independence CSD 2024 Baseball Field Improvements |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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EXEMPT SESSION |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, April 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.04.09
Board Agenda - 2024.04.09Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 9, 2024 Agenda
April 8, 2024
To: All School Board Members Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
Re: Working agenda for the public meetings on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 beginning at 3:45 p.m.
at the District Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 3:45 p.m. |
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Initial Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians) Negotiation Proposal to the Independence School Board of Education |
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PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1 |
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Initial Independence School Board of Education Negotiation Proposal to the Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians) |
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Board Agenda - 2024.04.15
Board Agenda - 2024.04.15Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 15, 2024 Agenda
Link to download the board packet: April 15, 2024 Board Packet
April 12, 2024
To: All School Board Members Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
Re: Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024 beginning
at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 p.m. |
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CALL TO ORDER |
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AMENDED 2023-2024 CERTIFIED BUDGET |
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PROPOSED 2024-2025 CERTIFIED BUDGET |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on March 18, 2024, the public hearing and special meeting on March 25, 2024, and the public meetings on April 9, 2024. |
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1. Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills – Barnett will review in May |
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2. Budget Report |
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G. Grants |
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1. Subaward Agreement Between Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Independence Community School District |
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H. Approval of Change Order (CO) #2 Bid Form 1 and 2 for Independence CSD 2024 Baseball Field Improvements |
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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. |
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B. Presentations |
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1. District Website – Steve Noyes |
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REPORTS |
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2. West Elementary |
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3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center |
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B. District Director Reports |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report* |
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6. Director of Transportation Report |
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OLD BUSINESS |
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A. Discussion of Final Fiscal Year 2022 Audit |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Amended 2023-2024 Certified Budget |
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B. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2024-2025 Certified Budget |
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C. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Graduate Candidates for May 2024 |
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D. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – May 2024: Maddie Wegmann and the Thespian Troupe to Rock Island, IL |
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E. Consider Renewal of the Letter of Continuation of the Iowa Department of Human Services Buchanan County Juvenile Court School Coach Contract #JUV-24-SB-1-002 #1 Amendment from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 |
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F. Consider Approval of the Iowa College and Career Transition Counselor (CCTC) Initiative Shared Personnel Agreement between Independence Community School District and Hawkeye Community College |
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G. Consider Approval of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator Contract between Central Rivers Area Education Agency and Independence Community School District |
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H. Consider Approval of the Agreement with CrisisGo for Safety iResponse with Mapping as the Crisis Preparation and Response Platform for ICSD. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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EXEMPT SESSION |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence |
Board Agenda - 2024.05.07
Board Agenda - 2024.05.07Link to download the agenda in pdf format: May 7, 2024 Agenda
May 3, 2024
To: All School Board Members Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27
From: Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25
Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27
Re: Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 beginning at 11:30 a.m.
at the District Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
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CALL TO ORDER |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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B. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks) |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Master Contract Agreement Between Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) and the Board of Education for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029 (5 Years) |
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B. Consider Approval of the Resolution WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Independence Community School District has received a proposal to convey an easement interest in real property to Chad W. Moser and Candy J. Moser for good and valuable consideration. The property is an access easement across North 132 feet of the West 25 feet of property legally described as: Commencing at a point Thirty-three (33) feet South of the Northeast corner of the West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 5th P.M. in Buchanan County, Iowa, running thence West to the West line of said West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4), thence South Sixty (60) rods, thence East to the East line of said West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4), thence North to the place of beginning. WHEREAS, it is appropriate pursuant to Iowa Code Section 297.22 to publish a Notice of the proposed conveyance and of the hearing and to receive and consider objections and petitions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Independence Community School District: That this Board shall set a public hearing on the conveyance of the above-described Property for May 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Office located at 1207 1st St. W, Independence, Iowa 50644. That the Secretary is authorized and directed to prepare, publish, and distribute the Notice of Hearing. Roll Call Vote |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, May 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence |