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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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. Public Hearing for the Independence CSD 2025 Mustang Way Improvements
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
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A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on January 21, 2025
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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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1.
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400*
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Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees
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2.
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405.10 (Remove)
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Licensed Employee Organization Affiliation
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3.
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410.02 (Remove)
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Shared Licensed Employees
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4.
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604.03 (Remove)
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International Study
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5.
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604.08 (Remove)
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Concurrent Enrollment Textbook Fee
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6.
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606.01 (Remove)
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Shared Students
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7.
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606.03 (Remove)
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Homework
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8.
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606.08 (Remove)
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School Assembly
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9.
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606.10 (Remove)
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Early Release for Seniors
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10.
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607.03 (Remove)
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Musical Instrument Display Night
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11.
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607.04 (Remove)
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Class Ring Display
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12.
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701.01 (Remove)
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Fiscal Year
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13.
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701.03 (Remove)
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Classification of Accounts
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14.
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704.06 (Remove)
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Post-Issuance Compliance for Tax-Exempt Obligations
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15.
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705.02 (Remove)
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Requisitions and Purchase Orders
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16.
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705.03 (Remove)
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Receiving Goods and Services
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17.
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710.05 (Remove)
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Records and Reports
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18.
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711.04 (Remove)
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Transportation Equipment
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19.
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711.05 (Remove)
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School Vehicle Routes
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20.
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711.06 (Remove)
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Discretionary Stops by School Vehicles
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First Readings:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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802.06 (Remove)
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Parking
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802.09 (Remove)
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Contract for Maintenance Services
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802.10 (Remove)
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Intangible Assets
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4.
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804.04 (Remove)
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Facilities Security
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5.
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804.05 (Remove)
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Employee Safety Inservice
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105^ and 105R1
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Long-Range Needs Assessment 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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Heather Jones
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East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para
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02/06/2025
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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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Kim Kremer
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Four Oaks 7.0 hr Special Ed Para
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Four Oaks and BCSC 7.0 hr Special Ed/Reg Ed Para
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$15.40/hr
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02/10/2025
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Erin Maurer
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BCSC and East Elem 7.0 hr Reg Ed and Behavior Interventionist
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East Elem 7.0 hr Behavior Interventionist Para
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$20.35/hr
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02/10/2025
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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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JH Softball Coach
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$2,500
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05/19/2025
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Timothy Dryml
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Bus Garage 2.0 hr Bus Driver
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$20.90/hr
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02/03/2025
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Margaret Hall
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Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver
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$20.90/hr
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02/03/2025
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Joel Holst
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Head Baseball Coach
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$5,500
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05/05/2025
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Michael Ratchford
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Bus Garage 2.5 hr Bus Driver
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$20.90/hr
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02/03/2025
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William Wolfgram
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Bus Garage 2.0 hr Bus Driver
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$20.90/hr
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02/03/2025
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F. Approval of Open Enrollment(s)
(Per Iowa Code Section 282.18(5) Open enrollment applications filed after March 1 of the preceding school year that do not qualify for good cause as provided in subsection 4 shall be subject to the approval of the board of the resident district and the board of the receiving district.)
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RESIDENT DISTRICT
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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GRADE LEVEL
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SCHOOL YEAR
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East Buchanan
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Independence
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10
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2024-2025
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Independence
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Vinton-Shellsburg
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3
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2024-2025
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Independence
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Vinton-Shellsburg
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K
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2024-2025
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Independence
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Vinton-Shellsburg
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K
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2024-2025
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Independence
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Vinton-Shellsburg
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4
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2024-2025
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G. Approval of ITS School Safety Grant Change Order
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H. Approval of the Travel Request Form - October 2025: Michael Haden and FFA Members to Indianapolis, IN for National FFA Convention
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I. Approval of the Travel Request Form - April 2025: Shawn Conaway and Girls Soccer Team to Kansas City, MO for Soccer Match
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J. Approval of the District Agreement between Northwestern College Department of Education and Independence Community School District
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K. Approval of the District Agreement with Iowa State University for Supervised Practical Experiences
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L. Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between University of Northern Iowa and Cooperating Educational Agencies
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M. Approval of Financial Reports
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1. Bills – Director Hill will have reviewed the bills – Dostal will review in March
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2. Budget Report
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N. Set Date of March 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM for Public Hearing on Resolution of a 5 Year Extension of the Instructional Support Levy
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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. FY2026 Budget Preparation
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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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7.
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OLD BUSINESS
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A. Discussion on Transition to Simbli
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NEW BUSINESS
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A. Consideration of Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2025 Mustang Way Improvement Project
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B. Consideration of Accepting the Construction Bids for the 2025 Mustang Way Improvement Project
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C. Consider Approval of Awarding the Construction Contract for the 2025 Mustang Way Improvement Project
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D. Set Date for the First Public Hearing for the FY26 Budget
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E. Consider Approval of the Budget Adjustment Guarantee for FY2026
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F. Consider Approval of the Agreement with the City of Independence for a SRO
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G. Consideration of Continuation of Farm Lease with Indee Agricultural Education, Inc.
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H. Consideration of Approving Leasing Space for BCSC from JAC Properties, LLC
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ADJOURNMENT
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10.
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EXEMPT SESSION - Negotiations Strategy Session
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Monday, March 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Tuesday, April 22nd Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Monday, May 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Monday, June 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Monday, July 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Monday, August 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Monday, September 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Monday, October 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence
Monday, November 17th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office
Board Room, Independence
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