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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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A. Call to Order
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2.
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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 October 21, 2024
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) (^policy to be reviewed annually)
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Second Readings:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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700
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Purpose of Non-Instructional and Business Services
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2.
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701.01
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Fiscal Year
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3.
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701.03
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Classification of Accounts
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4.
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702* and 702R1
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Cash in School Buildings
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5.
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704.02
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Sale of Bonds
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6.
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704.03*
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Investments
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7.
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704.04
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Gifts – Grants – Bequests
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8.
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704.05*
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Student Activities Fund
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9.
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704.06
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Post-Issuance Compliance for Tax-Exempt Obligations
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10.
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705.02
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Requisitions and Purchase Orders
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11.
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705.03
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Receiving Goods and Services
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12.
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705.04*
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Payment for Goods and Services
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13.
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705.05 Rescinded
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Unpaid Warrants
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14.
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401.12*
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Travel for the Board of Education, Administrators and Employees
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First Readings:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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102 (Remove)
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School District Instructional Organization
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2.
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104 (Remove)
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The People and Their School District
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3.
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104.1 (Remove)
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Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Administration and Staff
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4.
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104.2 (Remove)
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Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Board of Education and Superintendent
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5.
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202.05 (Remove)
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Individual Authority
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6.
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208 (Remove)
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Board of Directors’ Self-Evaluation
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7.
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211.08 (Remove)
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Method of Voting
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8.
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217.01 (Remove)
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Board of Directors and Superintendent
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9.
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217.02 (Remove)
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Board of Directors and Employees
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10.
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217.03 (Remove)
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Board of Directors and Adjoining District Board of Directors
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11.
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217.04 (Remove)
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Board of Directors and Area Education Agency
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12.
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217.05 (Remove)
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Board of Directors and Elected Officials
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13.
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302.01 (Remove)
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Administration and Board of Directors
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14.
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302.02 (Remove)
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Administration and Employees
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15.
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302.03 (Remove)
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Administration and Adjoining District Administration
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16.
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302.04 (Remove)
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Administration and Area Education Agency
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17.
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305 (Remove)
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Reduction in Administrative Positions
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18.
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407.03 (Remove)
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Licensed Employee Early Retirement Plan
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19.
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407.04, E1, E2, and E3 (Remove)
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Licensed Employee Early Retirement Plan and Exhibits
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20.
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413.02 (Remove)
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Classified Employee Early Retirement Plan
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21.
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413.03, E1, E2, and E3 (Remove)
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Classified Employee Early Retirement Plan and Exhibits
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22.
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200.03*
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Powers of the Board of Directors
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23.
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211.07 and R1*
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Rules of Order and Regulation
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C. Approval of Resignations
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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DATE
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Nicole Hampton
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East Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher
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11/26/2024
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D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments
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NAME
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PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT
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NEW ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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DATE
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E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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DATE
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Jessica Canady
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West Elementary Mentor Program Liaison
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$2,500
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12/01/2024
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Breanna Elam
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East Elementary Mentor Program Liaison
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$2,500
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12/01/2024
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Dianna Kosobucki
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JSH Mentor Program Liaison
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$1,500
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12/01/2024
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F. Approval of Open Enrollment(s)
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G. Approval of Financial Reports
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1. Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills
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2. Budget Report
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3. Financial Statements FY2024
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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. Presentations
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1. College/Career Transition Counselor – Juan Hernandez
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C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent
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REPORTS
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A. Administrator Reports
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1. Ian Kleman – Grades 9-12 Principal
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2. Sarah Tobiason – Grades 6-8 Principal
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3. Cheri Reed – Grades 3-5 Principal
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4. Kay Reidy – Grades PK-2 Principal
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5. Erin Burmeiser – Director of School Improvement
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B. District Director Reports
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1. Activities Director Report
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2. Director of Technology Report
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3. Director of Food Service Report*
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4. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report
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5. Director of Transportation Report
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6. Director of Finance Report
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6.
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NEW BUSINESS
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BOARD SECRETARY ASSUMES TEMPORARY CHAIR FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
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A. Election of Board President and Administer Oath
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B. Election of Vice President of the Board and Administer Oath
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C. President Elect Assumes Chair
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8.
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ANNUAL APPROVALS
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A. Determine Time and Place for Regular Board Meetings
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Third Monday of the Month beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room
December 16, 2024
January 20, 2025
February 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
April 21, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 16, 2025
July 21, 2025
August 18, 2025
September 15, 2025
October 20, 2025
November 17, 2025
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B. 2024-2025 Board Committee Assignments
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Board Committees
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Committee
- Mustangs Foundation Board of Directors
- Calendar Committee
- School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC)
- Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board
- Career & Technical Advisory Committee
- Indee Agriculture Education
- Buchanan County Conference Board
- Benefits Advisory Board
- Facilities
- Board Policy Review
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
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Chairperson
Charles McCardle
Supt Phillips
Erin Burmeister
Kim Hansen
Wade Stahr
Michael Haden
Assessors
Janet Grafft
Supt Phillips
Supt Phillips
Supt Phillips
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Approximate Number of Meetings
4-12
2-3
4
2-3
2
2
2
2
As needed
12
12
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Board Member
Dostal/McCardle
Trimble
Hill
Hill
McCardle
Dostal
McCardle
Hill
Hansen/Trimble
Dostal
Trimble
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C. Review of Board Meeting Bills Schedule for 2024-25
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Current:
Dec/Aug – Hansen
Jan/Jun – Trimble
Feb/Jul/Oct – Hill
Mar/May – Dostal
Apr/Sept/Nov – McCardle
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9.
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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 Recommendation to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session
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E. Consider Approval 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 Cafeteria Plan
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H. Consider Approval of the Early Graduation Applicants for January 2025
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I. Consider Approval of Affirmative Action Plan 2024 - 2025
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J. Consider Approval of Larson Engineering Inc (LEI) Civil Engineering Fee Proposal for Mustang Way
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K. Consider Approval of CJ Cooper & Associates Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing
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L. Consider Approval of the Amendment to the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and Independence Community School District
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M. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee for the Special Education Admin Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium
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N. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee for the Special Education Admin Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium
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O. Consider Approval of an Early Retirement Plan for FY 2025
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P. Consider Approval of School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application for Fall 2024 On-Time Funding
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10.
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ADJOURNMENT
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
To Be Determined
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