Board Minutes - 2023.07.20

Independence Community School Board Meeting

Regular Meeting

July 20, 2023

The regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kim Hansen at the Administration Office, 1207 1^st St West, Independence, Iowa on July 20, 2023. Board members present: Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Eric Smith, Audrey Hill and Charlie McCardle. Also present: Superintendent Phillips, Board Secretary Morine, Press representative – John Klotzbach. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

President Hansen welcomed new Superintendent Cynthia Phillips to the district.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Motion by Trimble, second by McCardle to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Motion by Smith, second by Trimble to approve all the consent items. Motion carried 5-0.

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on June 19, 2023.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

	POLICY #	POLICY NAME
1.	705.1* and 705.1R1, and 705.1R2*	Purchasing – Bidding, Suspension and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedure, and Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts

C. Approval of Resignations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Bob Beatty	JSH JH Girls Track Coach	06/27/2023
Timothy Darland	JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach	07/03/2023
David Morkel	JSH Head Girls Tennis Coach	06/22/2023
Jason Penner	JSH JH .5 FTE Football Coach	06/29/2023
Allison Sorg	JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach	06/26/2023

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

NAME	PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT	NEW ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Jenna Cooksley	JSH Assist Boys Tennis Coach	JSH Head Girls Tennis Coach	$4,164	3/11/2023
Alex Farmer	JSH .5 FTE Assist Boys Wrestling Coach	JSH Assist Girls Wrestling Coach	$2,888	10/30/2023
Julie Magee	Central Office 8.0 hr to Administrative Assistant	JSH 8.0 hr Activities Secretary	18.25/hr	08/7/2023

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

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY	DATE
Kaitlyn Craft	East Elem Special Ed Teacher	$45,957	08/16/2023
Nikki Farrenkopf	Bus Garage 6.5 hr Bus Para	$14.10/hr	08/23/2023
Ashley Foreman	JSH Yearbook Sponsor	$3,554	08/23/2023
Carter Harris	JSH Assistant Football Coach	$2,776	08/07/2023
Allyson Hearn	Elementary Summer School Teacher	$30.00/hr	07/31/2023
Brittany Holt	Elementary Summer School Teacher	$30.00/hr	07/31/2023
Sue Knott	Elementary Summer School Teacher	$30.00/hr	07/31/2023
Reid Lewin	JSH Color Guard Sponsor	$1,736	08/07/2023
Ashley Nehl	West Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para	$14.55/hr	08/23/2023
Pam Rasmussen	ICSD MHI 7.0 hr Special Ed Para	$16.65/hr	08/23/2023
Brooke Reed	Elementary Summer School Teacher	$30.00/hr	7/31/2023
Joe Schmitz	JSH Math/PE/At-Risk Teacher	$56,028	08/17/2023
Kristy Ward	JSH Silver Cord Sponsor	$2,000	08/23/2023
Rebecca Wearmouth	Bus Garage 6.5 hr Van Driver	$14.50/hr	08/23/2023
Andrea Werner	Elementary Summer School Coordinator	$2,000	07/31/2023

F. Approval of Financial Reports

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

2. Budget Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

A. Comments from the Public - none

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent – Board members gave their monthly reports. Congratulations to Kim Hansen for being appointed to the Iowa High School Music Association Board. The first day to turn in papers to run for the School Board is August 28^th and the last day to turn them in is September 21^st. Supt. Phillips reported the staff and community have been very welcoming and looks forward to serving the community. She has been busy meeting with staff and will be getting out into the community soon.

REPORTS

A. Building Administrator Reports

1. Junior-Senior High School Principal/Assistant Principal

2. 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

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024. Motion by Trimble, second by Hill to approve the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.

Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024. Motion by Trimble, second by McCardle to approve the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.

Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2023-2024 Contracted Services Agreement. Motion by Hill, second by Trimble to approve the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2023-2024 Contracted Services Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

Consider Approval of the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc. for 2024 through 2025. Motion by McCardle, second by Smith to approve the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc for 2024 through 2025. Motion carried 5-0.

Legislative Priorities – The Board discussed the legislative priorities and selected: Mental Health, Teacher Recruitment and Licensure, School Safety and Private School Choice. The board also felt Local Accountability/Decision Making and Sharing/Reorganization are important.

ADJOURNMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Hill second. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 pm.

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Kim Hansen, President Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary

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