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F. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Bills – Director Barnett reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in June
2. Budget Report
G. Approval of Contractor’s Application for Payment #1 (Bid Form #2) and Payment #2 (Bid Form #1) - Independence CSD – 2024 Baseball Field Improvements
H. Donations
1. Mentoring Donation from the Kendall Heppe Mentoring Benefit
2. Mentoring Donation from Fraternal Order of Eagles
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
A. Comments from the Public. - none
B. Presentations
1. Yearbook Preview – Ashley Foreman reported the Yearbook will look much different this year including links to some videos. May 31st is the last day to order the 23-24 yearbook. The Yearbook has a presence on Facebook: Independence Mustangs Publications and Instagram: Indeepublications.
2. Mentoring Program Update – Val Maximovich reported that the mentoring program just completed its 30th year. This program has grown and made a positive impact on our students and community. Thank you, Val, for your dedication to the Mentoring and Volunteer program.
C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent – The board members had been very busy attending year-end events. Congratulations to the Class of 2024. Also, congratulations to the students representing the district in post season activities. Superintendent Phillips thanked all the staff members for their hard work and dedication to make Mustang events happen, especially at year end. May 31st is the last day of school and it will have a one-hour early dismissal. The Wellness Committee will host a year-end Wellness Walk on June 4th. Staff will be bussed to the Buchanan County Health Center and get their first card, then walk to Teachers Park while stopping at local businesses for additional cards. Lunch will be held at Teachers Park.
REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. Junior-Senior High School
2. West Elementary
3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center
B. District Director Reports
1. Activities Director Report*- Justin Putz reported that he is working on revamping the evaluation tool for evaluating HS coaches/sponsors in the FY24-25 school year.
Due to technical difficulties, a short recess was taken from 7:03 pm to 7:07 pm.
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
A. Consider Approval of the Resolution WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the Board of Directors of the Independence Community School District on the 20th day of May, 2024 held a hearing on the proposal to convey an easement interest in real property and the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to said proposed transaction has been fully considered; and, accordingly the following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the District and residents thereof:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:
Section 1. That an access easement across the real property described herein shall be conveyed by the District to Chad W. Moser and Candy J. Moser for good and valuable consideration. Conveyance by the District shall be by easement agreement.
Section 2. The Board President and Secretary are authorized to sign all conveyance documents for the real property described herein.
Section 3. The Board President, Secretary, Superintendent, and administrative officers of the District are authorized to take all actions necessary to complete the above-described transaction, including execution of ancillary documents.
Section 4. The real property is described as an access easement interest across the North 132 feet of the West 25 feet of the 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.
McCardle moved to approve the above resolution. Second by Hill. Roll call vote: Hill – aye, McCardle – aye, Trimble – aye, Barnett – aye, Hansen – aye. Resolution passed 5-0.
B. Consider Approval of the Charter Bus Contact for Charter No. 35336 with Hawkeye Stages for the High School Marching Band for October 12-13, 2024 – McCardle moved, Trimble second to approve the Charter Bus Contact for Charter No. 35336 with Hawkeye Stages for the High School Marching Band for October 12-13, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
C. Consider Approval of the Purchase and Subscription Services Agreement with Raptor Technologies Effective 05/01/2024 for an Initial Term of 36 Months – Hill moved, Trimble second to approve the Purchase and Subscription Services Agreement with Raptor Technologies Effective 05/01/2024 for an Initial Term of 36 Months. Motion carried 5-0.
D. Consider Approval of the Hawkeye Community College Concurrent Art/Graphic Design Classes – Trimble moved, Hill second to approve the Hawkeye Community College Concurrent Art/Graphic Design Classes. Motion carried 5-0.
E. Consider Approval of the Milk Bid from Prairie Farms for 2024-2025 – McCardle moved, Hill second to approve the Milk Bid from Prairie Farms for 2024-2025. Motion carried 5-0.
F. Consider Approval of the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2024-2025 – McCardle moved, Trimble second to approve the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2024-2025. Motion carried 5-0.
G. Consider Approval of the Registration and Food Service Rates for 2024-2025 – Hill moved, McCardle second to approve the Registration and Food Service Rates for 2024-2025. Motion carried 5-0.
H. Consider Approval of the Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Plan for 2024-2025 – Trimble moved, Hill second to approve the Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Plan for 2024-2025. Motion carried 5-0.
I. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Food Service Operations between Kidsville and Independence Community School District for 2024-2025 – McCardle moved, Hill second to approve the Agreement for Food Service Operations between Kidsville and Independence Community School District for 2024-2025. Motion carried 5-0.
J. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through July 31, 2025 – Trimble moved, McCardle second to approve the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through July 31, 2025. Motion carried 5-0.
K. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contracts with Independence Community School District and Kidsville, Moser Preschool, and St. John Catholic School for 2024-2025 – McCardle moved, Trimble second to approve the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contracts with Independence Community School District and Kidsville, Moser Preschool, and St. John Catholic School for 2024-2025. Motion carried 5-0.
L. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Independence Community School District and the Independence Teachers Association for Appendix C – Supplementary Salary Chart Through June 30, 2026 – Trimble moved, Hill second to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Independence Community School District and the Independence Teachers Association for Appendix C – Supplementary Salary Chart Through June 30, 2026. Motion carried 5-0.
M. Consider Approval of the Bureau of Justice Stop School Violence McGrath Response System District Memorandum of Understanding – Barnett moved, Hill second to approve the Bureau of Justice Stop School Violence McGrath Response System District Memorandum of Understanding. Motion carried 5-0.
N. Consider Approval of the Care Coordination Agreement for Pathways Behavioral Services, Inc. Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHS) – McCardle moved, Trimble second to approve the Care Coordination Agreement for Pathways Behavioral Services, Inc. Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHS). Motion carried 5-0.
Recess was taken from 7:58 pm to 8:10 pm.
EXEMPT SESSION - Negotiations Strategy Session
The board entered an exempt session at 8:10 pm to discuss negotiation. There were no official business transactions. The exempt session ended at 9:22 pm.
O. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, Administrative/Director Contracts, and Hourly and Substitute Wage Schedule for 2024-2025 – No action was taken as more information was requested.
ADJOURNMENT – McCardle moved, Trimble second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:24 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Kim Hansen, Board President Laura Morine, Board Secretary
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