BOARD MEETING AGENDAS

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jen@iowaschool… Thu, 09/19/2019 - 10:47

2021-22 BOARD AGENDAS

2021-22 BOARD AGENDAS

Click on the links below to view school board meeting agendas for the 2021-22 school year.

 

jen@iowaschool… Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:56

Board Agenda - 2021.07.19

Board Agenda - 2021.07.19

July 15, 2021

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                        Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21              

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting and work session on Monday, July 19, 2021 beginning

        at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on June 21, 2021 and the special meeting on       June 24, 2021.

 

 

 

 

B. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Katelyn Kleitsch

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

07/09/2021

Stephanie Newman

JSH Special Education Teacher

06/22/2021

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Bob Beatty

JSH JH Cross Country Coach

$2,290

08/09/2021

Scott Eddy

JSH JH Football Coach

$2,355

08/09/2021

Amanda Fisher

JSH High School Musical Director

$2,355

08/23/2021

Vince Higgins

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$17.75/hr

08/23/2021

Charity Houlton-Oien

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Danielle Miller

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Kristi Price

Elementary Summer School Para

$11.05/hr

07/19/2021

Paul Upmeyer

JSH Auditorium Manager

$9,450

08/01/2021

Paul Upmeyer

JSH AV Tech Club

$2,930

08/01/2021

 

 

 

 

 

D. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Sornson will review in August, Trimble

          will review in September, and Bleichner will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

 

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

 

 

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Discussion of Board Policies 503.1 and 503.4 and the Good Conduct Code in the Coach/

          Sponsor Handbook

 

 

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal and West Elementary Principal

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of the IASB Legislative Priorities

 

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Orders

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of the High School Marching Band Charter Bus Contact

 

 

 

C. Consider Approval of the Buchanan County Success Center Handbook for 2021-2022

 

 

 

D. Consider Approval of an Audit Proposal

 

 

 

E. Consider Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Transfer of General Fund to Student Activities Fund for Expenses Remaining Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Activities

 

Roll Call Vote

 

 

 

F. Consider Approval of the Updated 2021-2022 School Calendar

 

 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

 

2.

STANDARD REFERENCED GRADING

 

 

 

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, August 2nd Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

Link to download agenda in PDF format:   July 19, 2021 Regular Meeting & Worksession Agenda

Link to download the full board packet:   July 19, 2021 Board Packet

jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:23

Board Agenda - 2021.08.02

Board Agenda - 2021.08.02

July 30, 2021

 

 

To:      All School Board Members                           

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21    

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21             

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

From:  Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting and work session on Monday, August 2, 2021 beginning

        at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

 

BOARD TOUR OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS at 6:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING at 7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                   

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Kate Barloon

JSH Assistant High School Musical Director

07/16/2021

 

 

 

 

 

B. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Erin Rosburg

JSH .5 FTE Special Ed Teacher

East/West Elem .5 FTE Math Interventionist

$25,348

08/17/2021

Seth Rupprecht

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

JSH Special Ed Teacher

$42,370

08/17/2021

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Danielle Childs

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

$44,591

08/16/2021

Brandi Fox

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$11.00/hr

08/23/2021

Charity Houlton-Oien

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

$50,564

08/17/2021

Brittany Melka

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/23/2021

Randy Miller

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.90/hr

08/23/2021

 

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of the Revised 2021-2022 School Calendar

 

 

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

 

 

 

1.

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

jen@iowaschool… Thu, 07/29/2021 - 15:57
File Attachments
August 2, 2021 Special Meeting and Work Session x.pdf
August 2, 2021 Board Agenda Expanded for Board of Education.pdf

Board Agenda - 2021.08.16

Board Agenda - 2021.08.16

August 13, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                          

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, August 16, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on July 19, 2021 and the special meeting and work session on August 2, 2021.

 

 

 

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.4*

Responsibilities of the Board of Education

2.

206.1*

President

3.

206.2*

Vice President

4.

215*

Public Participation in Board Meetings

5.

215.1*

Public Complaints

6.

303.5*

Superintendent Evaluation

7.

304.6*

Administrator Evaluation

8.

401.20 (New)

Employee Expression

9.

412.3*

Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits

10.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

11.

501.16*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

12.

502.5* and 502.5R1 (New)

Student Expression and Student Publications and Student Expression and Student Publications Code

13.

504.3 and 504.3R1 (Rescinded)

Student Publications and Student Publications Code

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

14.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

15.

603.5*

Physical Education

16.

604.1*

Private Instruction

17.

606.4*

School Ceremonies and Observances

18.

701.4*

Transfer of Funds

19.

711.2* and 711.2R2 (Rescinded0

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Use of Video Cameras on School Buses Regulation

20.

803.1*

Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

21.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

22.

905.3 (New)

Weapons in the School District

 

 

 

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Aislinn Smith

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

08/09/2021

Rylie Tegler

West Elem 6.5 hr Special Ed Para

08/12/2021

 

 

 

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Susan Gonterman

JSH 6.75 hr Special Ed Para

West Elem 6.75 hr Special Ed Para

$13.90/hr

08/26/2021

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kaitlin Armstrong

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$12.00/hr

08/26/2021

Trisha Baez

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/26/2021

Jenna Cooksley

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts Initiative Leader

$1,500

08/19/2021

Lorie Hoffmann

JSH 7.5 hr Kitchen Manager/Assistant to the Director of Food Service

$21.00/hr

08/30/2021

Amanda Potts

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.80/hr

08/26/2021

 

 

 

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Sornson will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in September  

          and Bleichner will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

 

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

 

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal and West Elementary Principal

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

 

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Contract with Independence Community Schools and the MTMD Driving School L.L.C. through June 30, 2024

 

 

 

B. Consider Approval of Transportation Mask Policy

 

 

 

C. Closed Session

 

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

 

 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:23
File Attachments
August 16, 2021 Regular Meeting_0.pdf
August 16, 2021 Board Packet_0.pdf

Board Agenda - 2021.09.20

Board Agenda - 2021.09.20

Link to download the full September 2021 Packet: Board Materials Packet

Link to download the Sept 20, 2021 Agenda in PDF format:  September  20, 2021 Agenda

 

September 17, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members     

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21       

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23       

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, September 20, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on August 16, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.4*

Responsibilities of the Board of Education

2.

206.1*

President

3.

206.2*

Vice President

4.

215*

Public Participation in Board Meetings

5.

303.5*

Superintendent Evaluation

6.

304.6*

Administrator Evaluation

7.

401.20 (New)

Employee Expression

8.

412.3*

Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits

9.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

10.

501.16*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

11.

502.5* and 502.5R1 (New)

Student Expression and Student Publications and Student Expression and Student Publications Code

 

12.

504.3 and 504.3R1 (Rescinded)

Student Publications and Student Publications Code

13.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

14.

603.5*

Physical Education

15.

604.1*

Private Instruction

16.

606.4*

School Ceremonies and Observances

17.

701.4*

Transfer of Funds

18.

711.2* and 711.2R2 (Rescinded)

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Use of Video Cameras on School Buses Regulation

19.

803.1*

Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

20.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

21.

905.3 (New)

Weapons in the School District

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

406.5*

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

2.

409.2*

Employee Leave of Absence

3.

701.5*

Financial Records

4.

702*

Cash in School Buildings

5.

703.1*

Budget Planning

6.

704.1*

Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue

7.

704.5*

Student Activities Fund

8.

706.2*

Payroll Deductions

9.

707.2*

Secretary/Treasurer’s Annual Report

10.

707.4*

Audit

11.

707.5* and 707.5R1*

Internal Controls and Internal Controls Procedures

12.

801.5*

Site Acquisition

13.

904.1*

School – Community Groups

14.

904.2*

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

15.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

16.

906.2*

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Nicole Beatty

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

09/01/2021

Marge Hall

Bus Garage 6.5 hr Van Driver

08/30/2021

Jordan Pilcher

JSH Head Softball Coach

09/03/2021

Amanda Potts

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

08/25/2021

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Randy Miller

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

Bus Garage 6.5 hr Van Driver

$13.15/hr

09/07/2021

Zach Osborne

JH Girls Basketball Coach

Assist Girls Basketball Coach

$2,225

11/08/2021

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Patrick Abildtrup

JH Girls Basketball Coach

$2,225

11/08/2021

Aja Baskerville

JSH Assist HS Musical Director

$1,701

10/01/2021

Nicole Beatty

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/26/2021

Amanda Fisher

Mentor Teacher (Informal)

$1,000

08/19/2021

Jessica Huebbe

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.80/hr

09/22/2021

Rachel Main

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$11.00/hr

08/26/2021

McKinley Meyer

JH Volleyball Coach

$1,701

08/18/2021

Debbie Reiter

West Elem 6.5 hr Special Ed Para

$12.25/hr

08/26/2021

Jennifer Stull

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.70/hr

08/26/2021

Skye Vacek

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10.80/hr

08/26/2021

Skye Vacek

East Elem .5 hr Crosswalk Para (P.M.)

$10.80/hr

08/26/2021

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Bleichner will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Discussion of the East Elementary, West Elementary, and Junior/Senior High School Filtration Project Using ESSER Funds

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2022

 

B. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2021-2022

 

C. Consider Approval of the Contract with Beachside Hotel & Suites for the December 2021 Band/Vocal Trip – Updated Dates

 

D. Consider Approval of the Agreement with Rosen Centre Orlando for the December 2021 Band/Vocal Trip – Updated Dates

 

E. Consider Approval of the Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance

 

F. Discussion Regarding Masks

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

 

 
jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:24

Board Agenda - 2021.10.18

Board Agenda - 2021.10.18

Link to download the full board packet:  October 18, 2021 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:   October 18, 2021 Agenda

Link to download the monthly Financial Reports:  October 18, 2021 Financial Report

 

October 14, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                          

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                  

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent   

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, October 18, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 20, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.16

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

2.

406.5*

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

3.

409.2*

Employee Leave of Absence

4.

701.5*

Financial Records

5.

702*

Cash in School Buildings

6.

703.1*

Budget Planning

7.

704.1*

Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue

8.

704.5*

Student Activities Fund

9.

706.2*

Payroll Deductions

10.

707.2*

Secretary/Treasurer’s Annual Report

11.

707.4*

Audit

12.

707.5* and 707.5R1*

Internal Controls and Internal Controls Procedures

13.

904.1*

School – Community Groups

14.

904.2*

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

15.

906.2*

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

801.5*

Site Acquisition

2.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

3.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

4.

503.4*

Good Conduct Policy (Change Title to Activity Standards Policy)

5.

604.9*

Dual Enrollment

6.

711.2* and 711.2R1*

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Student Conduct on School Transportation Regulation

7.

704.7 (New)

Online Fundraising Campaigns – Crowdfunding

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Tim Andersen

JSH Assist Large Group Speech Director

10/05/2021

Kimberley Matthias

JSH 8.0 hr Custodian

12/31/2021

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Allissa Clauson

JH Girls Basketball Coach

$1,635

11/08/2021

Hugh DeBerg

JSH Head Girls Basketball Coach

$5,181

11/08/2021

Hermione Roman

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$11.40/hr

09/29/2021

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Bleichner will have reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in November

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Elementary Math Interventions – Erin Rosburg

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

 

B. Consider Approval of the 2021-2022 Propane Agreement with Consolidated Energy Co.

 

C. Consider Approval of Contract with Music Theatre International (MTI) for the Spring 2022 Musical

 

D. Consider Approval of the Following to a Three-Year Term to the Mustang Foundation Board:  Dr. Dan Kegler

 

E. Consider Approval of Appendix L of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

 

F. Consider Approval of the Resolution for School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Modified Supplement Amount (MSA) for Asbestos Abatement

 

Roll Call Vote

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 25th Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence
jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:24

Board Agenda - 2021.10.25

Board Agenda - 2021.10.25

Link to download the full board packet:  October 25, 2021 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  October 25, 2021 Agenda

 

October 22, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

            Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21 

            Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21

            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23   

            Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

            Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                   

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Bowling Proposal from Cadillac XBC

 

B. Closed Session

 

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

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence
lmorine@indeek12.org Fri, 10/22/2021 - 10:11

Board Agenda - 2021.11.15

Board Agenda - 2021.11.15

Link to download the full board packet:  November 15, 2021

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:   November 15, 2021 Agenda

 

November 12, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the regular/annual and organizational meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021

        beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

Regular/Annual Meeting

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting on October 18, 2021 and the special meeting on October 25, 2021.    

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

906.2*

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

2.

801.5*

Site Acquisition

3.

804.6 and 804.6R1 (New)

Use of Recording Devices on School Property and Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation

4.

503.4*

Good Conduct Policy (Change Title to Activity Standards Policy)

5.

604.9*

Dual Enrollment

6.

711.2* and 711.2R1*

Student Conduct on School Transportation and Student Conduct on School Transportation Regulation

7.

704.7 (New)

Online Fundraising Campaigns – Crowdfunding

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Beverly Garrigus

JSH Assist Small Group Speech Director

10/28/2021

Dean Krempges

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

11/12/2021

 

 

D. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

     3.  Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2021

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Therapy Dog – Christie Litterer

 

 

     2.  Student Learning Goals – Erin Burmeister

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Canvass of Board Election from November 2, 2021 – Receive and File

 

B. Comments from Outgoing Board Member(s) and Recognition for their Service

 

C. Adjournment of Retiring Board

 

Organizational Meeting of the Board

 

1.

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will preside over the meeting until a President of the School Board is elected.

2.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

A. Administration of Oath to Elected Members                   

 

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will administer the oath to new members.

 

B. Election of a President of the Board

 

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for President of the School Board for 2021-2022.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

C. Election of a Vice President of the Board

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2021-2022.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board Vice President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

D. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Location for 2021-2022

 

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.

2021-2022 Proposed School Board Meetings: 

December 16, 2021 (Thursday)

January 17, 2022

February 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

April 18, 2022

May 16, 2022

June 20, 2022

July 18, 2022

August 15, 2022

September 19, 2022

October 17, 2022

November 21, 2022

 

E. Roll Call Vote Order for 2021-2022

 

 

Dec/Jan/Feb

Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle, Smith, Trimble

Mar/Apr

Hansen, McCardle, Smith, Trimble, Bleichner

May/June

McCardle, Smith, Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen

July/Aug/Sept

Smith, Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle

Oct/Nov

Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle, Smith

 

 

 

F. Discussion of Committee Assignments for 2021-2022

 

 

G. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2021-2022

 

Committee

 1.  Extra-Curricular Activities   

 2.  IASB – Delegate Assembly (represents ICSD 

      at the 2022 IASB Delegate Assembly)

 3.  Mustang Foundation Board of Directors

 4.  Calendar Committee                   

 5.  School Improvement Advisory Committee - SIAC

 6.  Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board

 7.  Career and Technical Advisory Committee  

 8.  Indee Agriculture Education

 9.  Construction Oversite and Traffic Flow                    Committee

10. Tree and Landscaping Committee

11. Auditorium Marketing Committee

12. Buchanan County Conference Board

13. Paver/Trail Funds Committee

14. Negotiations Committee                                                (Board President and Vice President)  

15. Benefit Advisory Committee

16. City Council Liaisons

 

 

17. Review Board Meeting Bills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. PPEL Levy Committee (2)

Current Member

Bleichner & Trimble

Smith

 

Sornson & Hansen

Sornson

Hansen

Smith

Sornson

Sornson

Hansen & Smith

Hansen

Bleichner & Hansen

Trimble

Bleichner

Bleichner & Smith

 

Trimble

Brandon/Rowley - Smith                

Independence (2) - Hansen & McCardle

 

New Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dec/May/Oct -   

 Smith

 Jan/June/Nov - 

 Trimble

 Feb/July -

 Bleichner

 Mar/Aug -

 Hansen

 Apr/Sept -

 McCardle

 

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. and Lynch Dallas, P.C. as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors

 

B. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories

 

C. Consider Approval of Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session

 

D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer

 

E. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll

 

F. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2021 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL

 

G. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2021-2022

 

H. Consider Approval of the Computer Science/Programming Class

 

I. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022

 

J. Consider Approval of the Affirmative Action Plan 2021-2022

 

K. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

L. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

M. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2021 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment and Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2020

 

N. Review IASB Legislative Priorities

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

To Be Determined
jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:24

Board Agenda - 2021.12.16

Board Agenda - 2021.12.16

Link to download the full board packet: December 16, 2021 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: December 16, 2021 Agenda

 

December 14, 2021

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘25

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent     

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Thursday, December 16, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular/annual and organizational meeting on November 15, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

2.

107*

Assistance Animals

3.

200.2*

Organization of the Board of Directors

4.

213*

Closed Sessions

5.

213.1 (New)

Exempt Meetings

6.

214.1*

Board Meeting Agenda

7.

309 (Rescinded)

Communication Channels

8.

401.5* and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

9.

502.6*

Student Complaints and Grievances

10.

606.9*

Insufficient Classroom Space

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Rick Alber

JSH 8.0 hr Day Custodian

11/30/2021

Matt Miller

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

12/08/2021

Nikki Sidles

ECC/East Elem 8.0 hr Secretary

01/14/2021

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Emma Boots

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

JSH 8.0 hr Day Custodian

$12.05/hr

12/20/2021

Brenda Cashen

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

JSH 8.0 hr Day Custodian

$13.75/hr

11/29/2021

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Maddie Timmerman

Assist Large Group Speech Director

$1,309

11/16/2021

Maddie Timmerman

Assist Small Group Speech Director

$1,309

12/20/2021

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in January

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Therapy Dog – Christie Litterer

 

     2.  Robotics Team Update – Charles Bare and Students

 

     3.  Iowa School Performance Profile – Erin Burmeister

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2021-2022

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s)

 

B. Consider Approval of the Bid from SEE Electric, LLC for HVAC Upgrades

 

C. Discussion of the East Elementary School Filtration Project Using ESSER Funds

 

D. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $508,311.00

 

E. Consider Approval of the Operating Agreement with St. John’s School

 

F. Consider Approval of Transferring $460.35 of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Funds to the Activity Fund Account

 

G. Closed Session

 

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.

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Tue, 11/30/2021 - 11:07

Board Agenda - 2022.01.06

Board Agenda - 2022.01.06

Link to download the full board packet:  January 6, 2022

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 6, 2022

 

 

January 5, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                          

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25    

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting Thursday, January 6, 2022 beginning at 5:15 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the OSHA Mandatory Policy on Employee Vaccination – Board Policy 403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 01/05/2022 - 14:38

Board Agenda - 2022.01.10

Board Agenda - 2022.01.10

Link to download the full board packet:  January 10, 2022

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 10, 2022

 

January 7, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23 

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting Monday, January 10, 2022 beginning at 7:00 a.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Second Reading of the OSHA Mandatory Policy on Employee Vaccination – Board Policy 403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 01/07/2022 - 13:19

Board Agenda - 2022.01.17

Board Agenda - 2022.01.17

Link to download the full board packet: January 17, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 17, 2022 Agenda

 

January 14, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting Monday, January 17, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 16, 2021, the special meeting on January 6, 2022, and the special meeting on January 10, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

905.1*

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

2.

107*

Assistance Animals

3.

200.2*

Organization of the Board of Directors

4.

213*

Closed Sessions

5.

213.1 (New)

Exempt Meetings

6.

214.1*

Board Meeting Agenda

7.

309 (Rescinded)

Communication Channels

8.

401.5* and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

9.

502.6*

Student Complaints and Grievances

10.

606.9*

Insufficient Classroom Space

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jeremy Carter

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$11.70/hr + $322 pro-rated night stipend

01/12/2022

Tonya Coonrad

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$10/70/hr

01/17/2022

Cody Eder

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$11.90/hr + $315 pro-rated night stipend

01/17/2022

Jack Rummel

JH Boys Basketball Coach

$1,635

01/04/2022

Kelly Wygant

ECC/East Elem 8.0 hr Secretary

$13.75/hr

01/10/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Bleichner will review in February

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Consider Approval of the Purchase of the ActivePure Air Quality System

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of two additional Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022

 

B. Consider Approval of the Ultimate Entertainment Iowa LLC Artist Contract for DJ Services for the Winter Formal

 

C. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2022-2023

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 01/14/2022 - 10:05

Board Agenda - 2022.01.24

Board Agenda - 2022.01.24

Link to download the full board packet:  January 24, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  January 24, 2022 Agenda

 

January 21, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23  

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting Monday, January 24, 2022 beginning at 12:00 Noon

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Annette Harbaugh

Director of Food Service

02/01/2022

 

4.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2022-2023

 

B. Consider Approval of the Purchase of the ActivePure Air Quality System

5.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Resolution to Request School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Authority for FY22 SWVPP (Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program) Funding

Roll Call Vote

6.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 01/21/2022 - 12:51

Board Agenda - 2022.02.21

Board Agenda - 2022.02.21

Link to download the full board packet:  February 21, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  February 21, 2022 Agenda

 

February 18, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23   

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting Monday, February 21, 2022

        beginning at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

2022-2023 PROPOSED SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on January 17, 2022 and the special meeting on January 24, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

(Rescinded)

Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19, Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19 Regulation, Required Notices to Employees, Employee Personal Attestation of Vaccination Status, Medical Accommodation Request Form, and Religious Accommodation Request Form

2.

400*

Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees

3.

400.1

Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual

4.

401.1*

Employee Orientation

5.

401.2

Equal Employment Opportunity

6.

401.3*

Employee Conflict of Interest

7.

401.4*

Nepotism

8.

401.5 and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

 (Reviewed and Revised 01/17/2022)

9.

401.6* and 401.6R1*

Employee Records and Employee Records Regulation

10.

401.7*

Employee Relations to the Administration and to the Board

11.

401.8

Employee Involvement in Decision Making

12.

401.9

Use of School District Facilities & Equipment by Employees

13.

401.10

Use of School District Materials for Internal Communications

14.

401.11*

Limitations to Employment References

15.

401.12*

Travel for the Board of Education, Administrators and Employees

16.

401.13*

Employee Activity Passes

17.

401.14*

Recognition for Service of Employees

18.

401.15*

Employee Political Activity

19.

401.16*

Credit Cards

20.

401.17

Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

21.

401.18

Email Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

22.

401.19

Meeting Expenses

23.

401.20

Employee Expression

(Policy Adopted 09/20/2021)

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Jeremy Carter

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

02/10/2022

Cody Eder

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

01/19/2022

Lonnie Hammond

JSH Special Ed Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Donna Miller

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Justin Putz

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

02/15/2022

Sarah Quist

JSH English/Language Arts Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Kylee Winn

JSH Family & Consumer Science Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Kylee Winn

JSH FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Leah Zweigle

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/FS Worker

02/25/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jami Crawford

East Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$193.03 day

02/03/2022

Alexander Farmer

JSH Head Softball Coach

$3,742

05/02/2022

Nicholas Holt

West Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$193.03/day

02/09/2022

Janet McLaren

West Elem 1.0 hr Morning Supervision Para

$15.50/hr

01/31/2022

Theresa Mueller

JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$193.03/day

02/07/2022

Pamela Wendel

Director of Food Service

$19,578.87 (pro-rated)

02/28/2022

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Bleichner will have reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in March

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

B. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar

 

B. Consider Approval of the Proposed Hawkeye Community College (HCC) Courses for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

C. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between Iowa State University and Independence Community School District

 

D. Consider Approval of the Farm Leases for 2022-2023

 

E. Closed Session

 

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

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 11th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 02/17/2022 - 13:08

Board Agenda - 2022.02.24

Board Agenda - 2022.02.24

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: February 24, 2022 Agenda

 

February 21, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Thursday, February 24, 2022 beginning at 4:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Initial Independence Teachers’ Association Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence School Board of Education

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence Teachers’ Association.

lflaherty@inde… Mon, 02/21/2022 - 09:44

Board Agenda - 2022.03.07

Board Agenda - 2022.03.07

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  March 7, 2022

 

March 4, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members  

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23  

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the work session and special meeting on Monday, March 7, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m.                                                                                                  at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

 

1.

BOARD GOALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

A. Closed Session

 

 

 

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

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 11th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

 

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 03/03/2022 - 15:21

Board Agenda - 2022.03.14

Board Agenda - 2022.03.14

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  March 14, 2022

 

March 9, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23    

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Monday, March 14, 2022 beginning at 3:30 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 3:30 p.m.

 

Initial Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals, and Custodians) Negotiation Proposal to the Independence School Board of Education

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Negotiation Proposal to the Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals, and Custodians)
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 03/09/2022 - 09:11

Board Agenda - 2022.03.21

Board Agenda - 2022.03.21

Link to download the full board packet:  March 21, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  March 21, 2022 Agenda

 

 

March 18, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members        

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23          

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23    

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on February 21, 2022, the public meetings on February 24, 2022, the work session and special meeting on March 7, 2022, and the public meetings on March 14, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3

(Rescinded)

Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19, Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19 Regulation, Required Notices to Employees, Employee Personal Attestation of Vaccination Status, Medical Accommodation Request Form, and Religious Accommodation Request Form

2.

400*

Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees

3.

400.1*

Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual

4.

401.1*

Employee Orientation

5.

401.2

Equal Employment Opportunity

6.

401.3*

Employee Conflict of Interest

7.

401.4*

Nepotism

8.

401.5 and 401.5E1

Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form

 (Reviewed and Revised 01/17/2022)

9.

401.6* and 401.6R1*

Employee Records and Employee Records Regulation

10.

401.7*

Employee Relations to the Administration and to the Board

11.

401.8

Employee Involvement in Decision Making

12.

401.9

Use of School District Facilities & Equipment by Employees

13.

401.10

Use of School District Materials for Internal Communications

14.

401.11*

Limitations to Employment References

15.

401.12*

Travel for the Board of Education, Administrators and Employees

16.

401.13*

Employee Activity Passes

17.

401.14*

Recognition for Service of Employees

18.

401.15*

Employee Political Activity

19.

401.16*

Credit Cards

20.

401.17

Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

21.

401.18

Email Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

22.

401.19

Meeting Expenses

23.

401.20

Employee Expression

(Policy Adopted 09/20/2021)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

402.1*

Release of Credit Information

2.

402.2* and 402.2R1

Child Abuse Reporting and Child Abuse Reporting Regulation

3.

402.3, 402.3E1, 402.3E2, and 402.3R1*

Abuse of Students by School District Employees, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Complaint of Injury to or Abuse of a Student by a School District Employee, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Report of Level I Investigation, and Abuse of Students by School District Employees Regulation

4.

402.4*

Gifts to Employees

5.

402.6*

Employee Relations to the Public

6.

402.7*

Employee Outside Employment

7.

402.8*

Employee Telephone Calls

8.

402.9*

Solicitations from Outside

9.

402.10

District Landline and Cellular Telephone Usage

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Charles Bare

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Tina Daniels

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

03/09/2022

Linda Hanna

East Elem 2.25 hr Cook/FS Worker

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Karen Hoaglan

East Elem 5.5 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Trish O’Loughlin

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Tammy Silberstein

East Elem 7.0 hr Regular Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jami Crawford

East Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

$41,361*

08/17/2022

Scott Kleve

.5 FTE Assist Softball #’s Coach

Assist Softball Coach

$2,930

05/02/2022

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Tina Daniels

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$13.15/hr plus $224 pro-rated night stipend

03/07/2022

Kerry Northrop

JSH Family & Consumer Science Teacher

$48,685*

08/17/2022

Kerry Northrop

JSH .5 FTE FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Sponsor

$818*

08/17/2022

Michaela Schuler

JSH 7.5 hr In-School Suspension Monitor

$11.85/hr

03/08/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in April

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2022-2023

 

B. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between University of Northern Iowa and Cooperating Educational Agencies for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

C. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements between Independence Community School District and Morningside University for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

D. Consider Approval of the Amendment of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year

 

E. Consider Approval to Purchase a Main Street Banner for Independence’s 175th Birthday

 

F. Discussion on Weighted Grading

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, April 11th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 03/18/2022 - 09:48

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11

Link to download the full board packet:  April 11, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  April 11, 2022 Agenda

 

April 8, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23 

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022 beginning

        at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

AMENDED 2021-2022 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

3.

PROPOSED 2022-2023 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on March 21, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

402.1*

Release of Credit Information

2.

402.2* and 402.2R1

Child Abuse Reporting and Child Abuse Reporting Regulation

3.

402.3*, 402.3E1, 402.3E2, and 402.3R1*

Abuse of Students by School District Employees, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Complaint of Injury to or Abuse of a Student by a School District Employee, Abuse of Students by School District Employees Report of Level I Investigation, and Abuse of Students by School District Employees Regulation

4.

402.4*

Gifts to Employees

5.

402.6*

Employee Relations to the Public

6.

402.7*

Employee Outside Employment

7.

402.8*

Employee Telephone Calls

8.

402.9*

Solicitations from Outside

9.

402.10

District Landline and Cellular Telephone Usage

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.1*

Employee Physical Examinations

2.

403.2*

Employee Injury on the Job

3.

403.3*, 403.3E1, and 403.3R1

Communicable Diseases – Employees, Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record, Post Exposure Management for Potential Bloodborne Exposure, and Universal Precautions Regulation

4.

403.4*

Hazardous Chemical Disclosure

5.

403.6*, 403.6E1*, and 403.6R1*

Substance-Free Workplace, Substance-Free Workplace Notice to Employees, and Substance-Free Workplace Regulation

6.

403.7, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 407.7E3, 403.7E4, 403.7E5, 403.7E6, and 403.7R1

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees, Certification from Current Employer Participating in Drug & Alcohol Program, Certification of Previous Employers Requiring a Commercial Driver’s License Consent to Release Information to Independence Community School District, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Acknowledgement Form, Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Observation Form, Drug & Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Regulation

7.

404.1 and 404.1R1

Employee Conduct and Appearance and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Kaitlin Armstrong

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

03/21/2022

Aja Baskerville

East Elem & JH Vocal Music

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Aja Baskerville

Assistant Vocal Director

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Aja Baskerville

Assistant High School Musical Director

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Peg Erger

West Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Joan Gillespie

JSH 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Vince Higgins

Bus Gar 4.25 hr Bus Driver

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Colleen Hunter

ECC 4.5 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Brian Loughren

JSH Assistant Football Coach

03/25/2022

Kris Martin

K-12 At Risk Coordinator/Instructor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Randy Miller

Bus Gar 6.5 hr Van Driver

End of 2021-2022 School Year

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nicholas Holt

West Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

West Elem 6th Grade Teacher**

$41.361*

08/17/2022

Brooke Reed

East Elem Kindergarten Teacher

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

$54,664*

08/18/2022

Becky Uchytil

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

East Elem .5 FTE Special Ed Teacher/.5 FTE Math Interventionist

$67,942*

08/18/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

**Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

 

 

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Linda Bonney

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$14.20/hr plus $168 pro-rated night stipend

04/05/2022

Ashley Foreman

JSH English/Language Arts Teacher

$47,838*

08/17/2022

Rachel Hurley

JSH Special Ed Teacher

$62,275*

08/17/2022

Stacey Jenkins

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$12.70/hr

03/28/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills – Smith will review in May

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Discussion on Weighted Grading

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Amended 2021-2022 Certified Budget

 

B. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2022-2023 Certified Budget

 

C. Consider Approval of the Budget Guarantee for 2022-2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Graduate Candidates         for May 2022

 

E. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – June 2022 Baseball Players to Omaha, NE

 

F. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – July 2022 Baseball Players to Fulton, IL

 

G. Consider Approval of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023

 

H. Consider Renewal of the Letter of Continuation of the Iowa Department of Human Services Buchanan County Juvenile Court School Coach Contract #JUV-18-LS-1-001 Fifth Amendment from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

 

I. Consider Approval of Postage Meter Lease with Pitney Bowes

 

J. Consider Approval of the Purchase of a Bus from School Bus Sales Co.

 

K. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Cedar Falls Community Schools for Men’s and Women’s Swimming for 2022-2023

 

L. Consider Approval of Retention Pay for Those that Did Not Receive the Retention Pay from the Governor

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

EAST AND WEST ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION TOUR

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 04/08/2022 - 09:20

Board Agenda - 2022.05.02

Board Agenda - 2022.05.02

Link to download the full board packet:  May 2, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  May 2, 2022 Agenda

 

 

April 29, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25    

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022 beginning at 12:00 Noon

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

John Howard

JSH Principal

06/30/2022

John Howard

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

04/19/2022

Colton Lueck

JSH Math/Science Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Erin Rosburg

JSH JH Student Council Sponsor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Logan Schmitt

JSH Assistant Baseball Coach

04/13/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Hannah Burns

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society

$863*

08/18/2022

Jenna Cooksley

JSH .5 FTE National Honor Society

$759*

08/18/2022

Ashley Foreman

JSH JH Student Council Sponsor

$2,028*

08/17/2022

Paige Benesh

East Elem Kindergarten Teacher

$41,361*

08/17/2022

Tiffany Lampe

West Elem Special Ed Teacher

$41,361*

08/17/2022

Paige Morrison

West Elem 5th Grade Teacher**

$42,370*

08/17/2022

Megan Bancroft

East Elem General Music Teacher

$49,112*

08/17/2022

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

**Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Revision of the Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) Contract for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

 

B. Consider Approval of the Revisions of the Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 04/29/2022 - 15:19

Board Agenda - 2022.05.16

Board Agenda - 2022.05.16

Link to download the full board packet:  May 16, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  May 16, 2022 Agenda

 

 

May 13, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, May 16, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

 

 

A. Iowa School Board Recognition Month

 

 

We would like to honor our current Board of Directors for their time, resources and energy in helping make our district the best it can be.  Their dedicated service has not gone unnoticed.  Please help me in recognizing their commitment to helping make our district a better place for students, parents, and staff.  May is School Board Recognition Month.

 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing, regular meeting, and work session on April 11, 2022, and the special meeting on May 2, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

403.1*

Employee Physical Examinations

2.

403.2*

Employee Injury on the Job

3.

403.3*, 403.3E1, and 403.3R1

Communicable Diseases – Employees, Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record, Post Exposure Management for Potential Bloodborne Exposure, and Universal Precautions Regulation

4.

403.4*

Hazardous Chemical Disclosure

5.

403.6*, 403.6E1*, and 403.6R1*

Substance-Free Workplace, Substance-Free Workplace Notice to Employees, and Substance-Free Workplace Regulation

6.

403.7, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 407.7E3, 403.7E4, 403.7E5, 403.7E6, and 403.7R1

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees, Certification from Current Employer Participating in Drug & Alcohol Program, Certification of Previous Employers Requiring a Commercial Driver’s License Consent to Release Information to Independence Community School District, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Acknowledgement Form, Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Observation Form, Drug & Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Regulation

7.

404.1 and 404.1R1

Employee Conduct and Appearance and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

405.1*

Licensed Employee Defined

2.

405.2*

Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

405.3*

Licensed Employee Individual Contracts

4.

405.4*

Licensed Employee Continuing Contracts

5.

405.5*

Licensed Employee Work Day

6.

405.6*

Licensed Employee Assignment

7.

405.7*

Licensed Employee Transfers

8.

405.8*

Licensed Employee Evaluation

9.

405.9*

Licensed Employee Probationary Status

10.

405.10*

Licensed Employee Organization Affiliation

11.

406.1*

Licensed Employee Compensation

12.

406.2*

Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement

13.

406.3*

Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit

14.

406.4*

Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty

15.

406.5

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

16.

406.6

Licensed Employee Tax Shelter Programs

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Patrick Abildtrup

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

04/21/2022

Catherine Smith

JSH Assist Musical Director

06/01/2022

Skye Vacek

East Elem .5 hr Crosswalk Para (P.M.)

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Nate Whited

JSH Head Boys Soccer Coach

06/30/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nile Coghlan

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$12.15/hr plus $70 pro-rated night stipend

05/26/2022

Paula Decker

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker

$15.10/hr

08/23/2022

Tim Dryml

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$18.05/hr*

08/23/2022

Jacqueline Lahey

JSH Principal

$115,000

07/01/2022

Theresa Mueller

JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$36,900                                (1-year contract)

08/18/2022

Lisa Preuss

JSH Summer School Para

$16.32/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

East/West Elem Summer School Coordinator/Teacher

$4,000

07/18/2022

Andrea Werner

East/West Elem K-6 Student Success Coordinator

$58,254

08/17/2022

TLC:

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Hannah Burns

JSH Math and Science

$8,500

07/01/2022

Joel Dinger

JSH Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies

$8,500

07/01/2022

Sonya Elzey

JSH Grades 7-12 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Heather Grover

West Elem Grades 3-6

$8,500

07/01/2022

Lori Kurt

ECC/East/West Grades PK-6 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Standards Referenced Grading

$8,500

07/01/2022

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

LouAnn Bresson

ECC Preschool

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Kress

East Elem Kindergarten, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Brittany Holt

East Elem Kindergarten Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Brandi Davis

East Elem 1st Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Mitchell

East Elem 1st Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Robin Van Raden

East Elem 2nd Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Briana Lamphere

East Elem 2nd Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Lyndzi Eschen

West Elem 3rd Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Racheal Ohrt

West Elem 4th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sara Thome

West Elem 6th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Wade Stahr

JSH CTE (Career Technical Education)

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sue Henkes

JSH English

$4,500

07/01/2022

Jack Goedken

JSH Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Garry Anderson

JSH Science

$4,500

07/01/2022

Matt Miller

JSH Social Studies

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kerry Pasker

District-Wide Interventions/Title I

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelci Jahnel

District-Wide Lead Mentor Teacher

$4,500

07/01/2022

Initiative Leader

 

 

 

Jenna Cooksley

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts

$1,500

07/01/2022

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in June

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  High School Musical Update – Amanda Fisher

 

     2.  Math Curriculum – Erin Burmeister

 

6.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

7.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition

 

C. Consider Approval of the use of Standard Based Grading through 8th Grade

 

D. Consider Approval of the Updated ICSD Board Goals

 

E. Discussion of Final Fiscal Year 2021 Audit

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of WCFinancial as a Depository with a Limit of $10,000,000.00

 

B. Consider Approval of a General Fund Transfer of $1,500,000.00 to WCFinancial

 Roll Call Vote

 

C. Consider Approval of the Math Curriculum

 

D. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Luther College for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

E. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – October 2022 FFA Members to Attend FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN

 

F. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2022 Mr. Haden to Attend National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention in Las Vegas, NV

 

G. Consider Approval of the Commercial Lease Agreement with R & E Real Estate, LLC for the BCSC (Buchanan County Success Center) through June 30, 2024

 

H. Consider Approval of the Three-Year Renewal Proposal with SU Insurance Company for the Equipment Maintenance Insurance through June 30, 2025

 

I. Consider Approval of the Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Renewal for 2022-2023

 

J. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Food Service Operations between Kidsville and Independence Community School District for 2022-2023

 

K. Consider Approval of the Milk Bid from Prairie Farms for 2022-2023

 

L. Consider Approval of the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2022-2023

 

M. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through July 31, 2023

 

N. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Kidsville for 2022-2023

 

O. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Moser Preschool and Daycare for 2022-2023

 

P. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and St. John Catholic School for 2022-2023

 

Q. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Wee Care Preschool for 2022-2023

 

R. Consider Approval of the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and Independence Community Schools for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

 

S. Consider Approval of a $50,000.00 Donation from ICSD to Offset the Proposed Cost of the Stadium Plaza

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 05/13/2022 - 13:02

Board Agenda - 2022.05.18

Board Agenda - 2022.05.18

May 17, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                              

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                                                                                                                          

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23                 

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

 

Re: Agenda for a special meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 beginning at 5:45 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

2

 

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Closed Session

We need a motion to recess to a closed session as provided by 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

 

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

 

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nile Coghlan

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$12.15/hr plus $70 pro-rated night stipend

05/26/2022

Paula Decker

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker

$15.10/hr

08/23/2022

Tim Dryml

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$18.05/hr*

08/23/2022

Jacqueline Lahey

JSH Principal

$115,000

07/01/2022

Theresa Mueller

JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$36,900                                (1-year contract)

08/18/2022

Lisa Preuss

JSH Summer School Para

$16.32/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

06/13/2022

Erin Rosburg

East/West Elem Summer School Coordinator/Teacher

$4,000

07/18/2022

Andrea Werner

East/West Elem K-6 Student Success Coordinator

$58,254

08/17/2022

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

TLC:

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Hannah Burns

JSH Math and Science

$8,500

07/01/2022

Joel Dinger

JSH Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies

$8,500

07/01/2022

Sonya Elzey

JSH Grades 7-12 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Heather Grover

West Elem Grades 3-6

$8,500

07/01/2022

Lori Kurt

ECC/East/West Grades PK-6 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2022

Erin Rosburg

JSH Standards Referenced Grading

$8,500

07/01/2022

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

LouAnn Bresson

ECC Preschool

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Kress

East Elem Kindergarten, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Brandi Davis

East Elem 1st Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Robin Van Raden

East Elem 2nd Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelly Mitchell

East Elem 1st Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Briana Lamphere

East Elem 2nd Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Lyndzi Eschen

West Elem 3rd Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Racheal Ohrt

West Elem 4th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sara Thome

West Elem 6th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2022

Wade Stahr

JSH CTE (Career Technical Education)

$4,500

07/01/2022

Sue Henkes

JSH English

$4,500

07/01/2022

Jack Goedken

JSH Math

$4,500

07/01/2022

Garry Anderson

JSH Science

$4,500

07/01/2022

Matt Miller

JSH Social Studies

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kerry Pasker

District Wide Interventions/Title I

$4,500

07/01/2022

Kelci Jahnel

District Wide Lead Mentor Teacher

$4,500

07/01/2022

Initiative Leader

 

 

 

Jenna Cooksley

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts

$1,500

07/01/2022

 

 

 

*Pending 2022-2023 Negotiations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.   ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 pm – Central Office Board Room, Independence

 

 

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 05/27/2022 - 13:51

Board Agenda - 2022.05.31

Board Agenda - 2022.05.31

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  May 31, 2022

 

May 27, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25  

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                   

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                  

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent    

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 beginning at 5:15 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Garry Anderson

JSH Assist Girls Soccer Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Chris Harbaugh

JSH Professional School Counselor

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Chris Harbaugh

JSH JH Boys Track Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

McKinley Meyer

JSH Social Studies Teacher

End of 2021-2022 School Year

McKinley Meyer

JSH JH Volleyball Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

McKinley Meyer

JSH JH Boys Track Coach

End of 2021-2022 School Year

Kelly Weber

JSH Health and At-Risk

End of 2021-2022 School Year

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Luke Pranger

JSH Math/Science Teacher

$43,868

08/17/2022

Alexis Whealy

JSH 7-12 Student Success Coordinator/Instructor

$56,620

08/17/2022

 

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2022-2023

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 05/27/2022 - 13:55

Board Agenda - 2022.06.15

Board Agenda - 2022.06.15

June 14, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                                                                                                                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                                                                               

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent     

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Hiring the Recommended Candidate for the Jr/Sr High School Principal Position

 

B. Closed Session

 

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

 

C. Superintendent’s Contract

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Tue, 06/14/2022 - 13:16

Board Agenda - 2022.06.20

Board Agenda - 2022.06.20

Link to download the full Board Packet:  June 20, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the Agenda in pdf format:  June 20, 2022 Agenda

 

June 17, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                                                                                                                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23              

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, June 20, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on May 16, 2022, the special meeting on May 18, 2022, the special meeting on May 31, 2022, and the special meeting on June 15, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

405.1*

Licensed Employee Defined

2.

405.2*

Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

405.3*

Licensed Employee Individual Contracts

4.

405.4*

Licensed Employee Continuing Contracts

5.

405.5*

Licensed Employee Work Day

6.

405.6*

Licensed Employee Assignment

7.

405.7*

Licensed Employee Transfers

8.

405.8*

Licensed Employee Evaluation

9.

405.9*

Licensed Employee Probationary Status

10.

405.10*

Licensed Employee Organization Affiliation

11.

406.1*

Licensed Employee Compensation

12.

406.2*

Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement

13.

406.3*

Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit

14.

406.4*

Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty

15.

406.5

Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

16.

406.6

Licensed Employee Tax Shelter Programs

 

 

 

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

407.1

Licensed Employee Resignation

2.

407.2*

Licensed Employee Contract Release

3.

407.5*

Licensed Employee Suspension

4.

407.6*

Licensed Employee Reduction in Force

5.

408.1*

Licensed Employee Professional Development

6.

408.2*

Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials

7.

408.3

Licensed Employee Tutoring

8.

409.1*

Employee Vacation – Holidays

9.

409.2*

Employee Leave of Absence

10.

409.3* and 409.3E1

Employee Family and Medical Leave and Employee Family and Medical Leave Notice to Employees

11.

410.1*

Substitute Teachers

12.

410.2*

Shared Licensed Employees

13.

410.3*

Student Teachers – Internships

14.

410.4

Truancy Officer

15.

410.5*

Education Aide

16.

410.6*

Summer School Licensed Employees

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Julie Johnson

Central Office 8.0 hr Admin Assistant

06/30/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Lisa Colton

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/FS Worker

JSH 7.5 hr Kitchen Manager

$17.25/hr

08/23/2022

Megan Rawlins

JSH Physical Education Teacher

JSH Health/At-Risk Teacher

$57,221

08/18/2022

Nikki Rippel

East Elem 2.25 hr Dishwasher

East Elem 2.5 hr Cook/ FS Worker

$13.85/hr

08/23/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Melissa Attwood

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$13.10/hr

08/23/2022

Melissa Becker

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$13.85/hr

08/23/2022

Jacob McMartin

JSH Physical Education Teacher

$46,094

08/17/2022

Jacob McMartin

JSH Assistant Football Coach

$3,018

08/01/2022

Tiffany Shelton

JSH Social Studies Teacher

$43,868

08/17/2022

Karen Sherrets

East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker

$13.45/hr

08/23/2022

Olivia Wolf

East Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$36,900                                (1-year contract)

08/18/2022

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Bleichner will review in July

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Girls Wrestling Program – Justin Putz

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary and 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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Girls Wrestling Program

 

B. Consider Approval of the EMC Annual Insurance Proposal

 

C. Consider Approval of the Registration and Meal Rates for 2022-2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the Food Service Director Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2022-2023

 

E. Consider Approval of the Buildings & Grounds Manager Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2022-2023

 

F. Consider Approval of the School Social Worker Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2022-2023

 

G. Consider Approval of the Transportation Director Shared Services Agreement with Dunkerton Community School District for 2022-2023

 

H. Consider Approval of the PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood Area Education Agency for 2022-2023

 

I. Consider Approval of the Board Resolution to Transfer Funds of up to $10,000.00 for Protective Athletic Equipment

 

Roll Call Vote

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, July 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 06/17/2022 - 08:48

2022-23 BOARD AGENDAS

2022-23 BOARD AGENDAS

Click on the links below to view school board meeting agendas for the 2022-23 school year.

jen@iowaschool… Tue, 06/21/2022 - 08:13

Board Agenda - 2022.07.18

Board Agenda - 2022.07.18

Link to download the full board packet:  July 18, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  July 18, 2022 Agenda

 

July 15, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

                                                                                     

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, July 18, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on June 20, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

407.1

Licensed Employee Resignation

2.

407.2*

Licensed Employee Contract Release

3.

407.5*

Licensed Employee Suspension

4.

407.6*

Licensed Employee Reduction in Force

5.

408.1*

Licensed Employee Professional Development

6.

408.2*

Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials

7.

408.3

Licensed Employee Tutoring

8.

409.1*

Employee Vacation – Holidays

9.

409.2*

Employee Leave of Absence

10.

409.3* and 409.3E1

Employee Family and Medical Leave and Employee Family and Medical Leave Notice to Employees

11.

410.1*

Substitute Teachers

12.

410.2*

Shared Licensed Employees

13.

410.3*

Student Teachers – Internships

14.

410.4

Truancy Officer

15.

410.5*

Education Aide

16.

410.6*

Summer School Licensed Employees

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

411.1*

Classified Employee Defined

2.

411.2*

Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

411.3

Classified Employee Letters of Assignment

4.

411.4*

Classified Employee Licensing/Certification

5.

411.5*

Classified Employee Assignment

6.

411.6*

Classified Employee Transfers

7.

411.7*

Classified Employee Evaluation

8.

411.8*

Classified Employee Probationary Status

9.

412.1*

Classified Employee Compensation

10.

412.2*

Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation

11.

412.3

Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits

12.

412.4*

Classified Employee Tax Shelter Programs

13.

413.1*

Classified Employee Resignation

14.

413.4*

Classified Employee Suspension

15.

413.5*

Classified Employee Dismissal

16.

413.6*

Classified Employee Reduction in Force

17.

415*

Classified Employee Substitutes

18.

200.4*

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

19.

710.1, 710.1E1 (new), 710.1E2 (new), 710.1R1 (new)

School Nutrition Program, School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination, Child Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Complaint Form, and School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaint Procedure

20.

402.2*

Child Abuse Reporting

21.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

22.

501.16*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

23.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

24.

507.2*, 507.2E1*, and 507.2E2

Administration of Medication to Students, Authorization-Asthma Airway Constricting or Respiratory Administration Consent Form and Parental Permission for Administering Medication at School

25.

607.2* and 607.2R1

Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations

26.

804.8*

Stock Prescription Medication Supply

27.

804.9 (new) and 804.9R1 (new)

Radon Mitigation and Radon Mitigation Regulation

28.

901.1*

Public Examination of School District Records

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Melissa Attwood

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

07/11/2022

Deborah Hammond

East Elem7.25 hr Special Ed Para

07/12/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Gina Homan

JSH 1.0 FTE Large Group Speech Director

JSH .5 FTE Large Group Speech Director

$1,213

10/03/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Carla Becker

Central Office 6.0 hr Administrative Assistant

$17.50/hr

07/11/2022

Alicia Conner

PK-12 Extended School Year Special Ed Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/18/2022

Alicia Conner

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/18/2022

Rod Conrad

JSH Head Girls Basketball Coach

$5,336

11/07/2022

Heather Grover

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/18/2022

Holly McGraw

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/18/2022

Joe Schmitz

West Elem Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$36,900           (1-year contract)

08/18/2022

Maddie Timmerman

JSH .5 FTE Large Group Speech Director

$1,051

10/03/2022

Rebecca Wearmouth

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$18.80/hr

08/23/2022

TLC:

 

 

 

Mentor Teachers

 

 

 

Bridget Brown

Mentor Teacher – Elem 5th/6th Grade

$2,000

08/17/2022

Jill Eddy

Mentor Teacher – Elem Special Ed

$2,000

08/17/2022

Ricky Nolan

Mentor Teacher – Elem 3rd/4th Grade

$2,000

08/17/2022

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

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

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Volunteer/Mentor Program Update – Val Maximovich

 

     2.  Building Safety

 

 

     3.  K-12 Computer Science Plan – Erin Burmeister

 

 

     4.  Scheduling – Ian Kleman

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. District Director Reports

 

 

     1.  Activities Director Report

 

 

     2.  Director of School Improvement Report

 

 

     3.  Director of Technology Report

 

 

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

 

 

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order

 

B. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks

 

C. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

 

D. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2022-2023 Contracted Services Agreement

 

E. Consider Approval of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Resolution of Election

Roll Call Vote

 

F. Consider Chartering and Designating Members to the ICSD Board of Education Task Force to Address Grade Inflation

 

G. IASB Legislative Priorities

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

 

lflaherty@inde… Wed, 07/13/2022 - 07:28

Board Agenda - 2022.08.08

Board Agenda - 2022.08.08

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  August 8, 2022 Work Session 

 

August 5, 2022

 

To:      All School Board Members                           

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                  

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

 

From:  Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Re:  Working agenda for the work session on Monday, August 8, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the Independence City Council Chambers, 331 1st Street East, Independence, IA

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

The City Council of the City of Independence and the Independence Community School District Board Education will meet in joint session to discuss a possible School Resource Officer program and what such a program would look like for Independence.

All Council and board members are invited to attend.

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, August 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 08/05/2022 - 15:01

Board Agenda - 2022.08.15

Board Agenda - 2022.08.15

Link to download the Board Packet:  August 15, 2022 Board Packet

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  August 15, 2022 Agenda

 

August 12, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                  

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                                                                                   

 

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

 

Reminder:  School Board Pictures at 5:30 p.m.

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, August 15, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on July 18, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

411.1*

Classified Employee Defined

2.

411.2*

Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

411.3

Classified Employee Letters of Assignment

4.

411.4*

Classified Employee Licensing/Certification

5.

411.5*

Classified Employee Assignment

6.

411.6*

Classified Employee Transfers

7.

411.7*

Classified Employee Evaluation

8.

411.8*

Classified Employee Probationary Status

9.

412.1*

Classified Employee Compensation

10.

412.2*

Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation

11.

412.3

Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits

12.

412.4*

Classified Employee Tax Shelter Programs

13.

413.1*

Classified Employee Resignation

14.

413.4*

Classified Employee Suspension

15.

413.5*

Classified Employee Dismissal

16.

413.6*

Classified Employee Reduction in Force

17.

415*

Classified Employee Substitutes

18.

200.4*

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

19.

710.1, 710.1E1 (new), 710.1E2 (new), 710.1R1 (new)

School Nutrition Program, School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination, Child Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Complaint Form, and School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaint Procedure

20.

402.2*

Child Abuse Reporting

21.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

22.

501.16*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

23.

507.2*, 507.2E1*, and 507.2E2

Administration of Medication to Students, Authorization-Asthma Airway Constricting or Respiratory Administration Consent Form and Parental Permission for Administering Medication at School

24.

607.2* and 607.2R1

Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations

25.

804.8*

Stock Prescription Medication Supply

26.

804.9 (new) and 804.9R1 (new)

Radon Mitigation and Radon Mitigation Regulation

27.

901.1*

Public Examination of School District Records

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.17*

Homeless Children and Youth

2.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

3.

607.1*

Student Guidance and Counseling Program

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Alyssa Hawkins Holt

JSH Assistant Volleyball Coach

08/05/2022

Josh Weber

JSH Assistant Wrestling Coach

08/05/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kristi Price

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

East Elem 7.0 hr Behavior Interventionist Para

$13.90/hr

08/23/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jon Carey

JSH Co Head Girls Wrestling Coach

$2,668

10/18/2022

Jon Carey

JSH Co Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach

$1,940

10/18/2022

Kenzie Fischels

JSH Co Head Girls Wrestling Coach

$2,075

10/18/2022

Kenzie Fischels

JSH Co Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach

$1,509

10/18/2022

Greg Gates

JSH Assistant Volleyball Coach

$3,234

08/08/2022

Kim Hansen

JSH Assistant Musical Director

$1,820

01/04/2023

Courtney Hopkins

East Elem 7.0 hr JK Paraprofessional

$13.90/hr

08/23/2022

Lori Rehmert

JSH Assistant Musical Director

$1,820

01/04/2023

 

 

 

 

TLC:

 

 

 

Mentor Teachers

 

 

 

Jennifer Beatty

Mentor Teacher – Elem K & 2nd Grade

$2,000

08/17/2022

Jessica Decker

Mentor Teacher – Elem K & 2nd Grade

$2,000

08/17/2022

Amy Gustafson

Mentor Teacher – JSH Soc St, Math, Sci & Eng/LA

$2,000

08/17/2022

Tia Shaffer

Mentor Teacher – JSH PE, FCS & Special Ed

$2,000

08/17/2022

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in September

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Volunteer Reading Program – Jake Bass

 

     2.  Volunteer/Mentor Program Update – Val Maximovich

 

 

     3.  Review Board Goal #4:  Continue in Growing an Exemplary Activities Department

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary and 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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review Grade Inflation Task Force

 

C. Review JSH Scheduling

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Propane Agreement with Consolidated Energy Co.

 

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2023

 

C. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Buchanan County Success Center Handbook

 

E. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – September 2022 Laura Morine, Director of Finance/Board Secretary to Attend ASBO International Conference in Portland, Oregon

 

F. Discuss IASB Bylaws Amendment

 

G. Closed Session

 

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

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, September 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 08/12/2022 - 10:56

Board Agenda - 2022.09.19

Board Agenda - 2022.09.19

Link to download the Board Packet: September 19, 2022

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: September 19, 2022

 

September 16, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                  

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent   

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the work session on August 8, 2022 and the regular meeting on August 15, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.17*

Homeless Children and Youth

2.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

3.

607.1*

Student Guidance and Counseling Program

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

100*

Legal Status of the School District

2.

101*

Educational Philosophy of the School District

3.

102*

School District Instructional Organization

4.

103, 103.E1, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1*

Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Discrimination Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure

5.

104*

The People and Their School District

6.

104.1*

Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Administration and Staff

7.

104.2

Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Board of Education

8.

105*and 105.R1

Long-Range Needs Assessment and Long-Range Needs Assessment Regulation

9.

106*, 106.E1, 106.E2, 106.E3, and 106.R1*

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form (Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-Harassment), Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

10.

107

Assistance Animals

11.

108*

Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Melissa Becker

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

08/18/2022

Allissa Clauson

JH Girls Basketball Coach

09/13/2022

Kenzie Fischels

JH Girls Track Coach

08/18/2022

Eryca Hingtgen-Bass

JSH Assist Girls Basketball Coach

08/22/2022

Karen Sherrets

East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/Food Service Worker

08/23/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Rachel Main

JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

ECC 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$13.85/hr

08/23/2022

Jennifer Stull

JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

West Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$13.55/hr

08/23/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jeremy Carter

East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/Food Service Worker

$13.15/hr

09/06/2022

Michelle Culp

West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para

$14.35/hr

09/26/2022

Hugh DeBerg

JH Boys Basketball Coach

$2,426

11/14/2022

Kara Hoyle

West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para

$13.20/hr

08/23/2022

Rachel Main

ECC .5 hr Crosswalk Para (P.M.)

$13.85/hr

08/25/2022

Megan Rawlins

JH Volleyball Coach

$2,426

08/29/2022

Ann Schnepf

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$13.15/hr

09/12/2022

Shaunna Shepherd

JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

$15.10/hr

09/06/2022

Pat Szobonya

West Elem 5.5 hr Special Ed Para

$13.20/hr

08/23/2022

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills – Smith will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  High School Baseball Outfield – Matt Miller

 

     2.  District’s Professional Learning – Erin Burmeister

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review Grade Inflation Task Force

 

C. Grading Coalition Update

 

D. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval to Convert the Baseball Outfield to Turf with 100% Donated Funds

 

B. Consider Approval of Softball Upgrades with 100% Donated Funds and Volunteer Support

 

C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2022 – Michael Doyle to Fort Worth, TX

 

D. Consider Approval of the Charter Bus Contact for Charter No. 122309 with Tri-State Travel for the High School Marching Band for October 8-9, 2022

 

E. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Schools for Robotics for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

F. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, and Boys Bowling for 2022-2023

 

G. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Jesup Community School District for Girls Bowling, Girls Wrestling, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer for 2022-2023

 

H. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2022-2023

 

I. Consider Approval of the Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance

 

J. Discussion of the September 13th PPEL Referendum Vote

 

 

K. Closed Session

 

 

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.         

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 3rd Work Session TBD

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Tue, 09/13/2022 - 13:53

Board Agenda - 2022.10.12

Board Agenda - 2022.10.12

October 11, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25 

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the work session on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 beginning at 6:45 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

PPEL REFERENDUM DISCUSSION

 

2.

FACILITY PLANNING DISCUSSION

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Tue, 10/11/2022 - 09:00

Board Agenda - 2022.10.17

Board Agenda - 2022.10.17

Link to download the agenda in pdf format:  October 17, 2022 Agenda

Link to download the board packet:  October 17, 2022 Board Packet

 

 

October 14, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25                                                                                                                         

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25  

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                   

  From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent 

                                                                                

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, October 17, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 19, 2022.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

100*

Legal Status of the School District

2.

101*

Educational Philosophy of the School District

3.

102*

School District Instructional Organization

4.

103, 103.E1, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1*

Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Discrimination Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure

5.

104*

The People and Their School District

6.

104.1*

Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Administration and Staff

7.

104.2

Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Board of Education

8.

105*and 105.R1

Long-Range Needs Assessment and Long-Range Needs Assessment Regulation

9.

106*, 106.E1, 106.E2, 106.E3, and 106.R1*

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form (Discrimination, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-Harassment), Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

10.

107

Assistance Animals

11.

108*

Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

401.20*

Employee Expression

2.

408.1*

Licensed Employee Professional Development

3.

802.4*, 802.4R1, and 802.4R2

Capital Assets, Capital Assets Regulation, and Capital Assets Management System Definitions

4.

600*

Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

5.

601.1*

School Calendar

6.

601.2*

School Day

7.

602.2*

Curriculum Implementation

8.

602.3*

Curriculum Evaluation

9.

602.4*

Pilot – Experimental – Innovative Projects

10.

603.2*

Special Education

11.

603.3*

Multicultural, and Gender Fair/Non-sexist Education

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Brad Arnold

JSH Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

09/28/2022

Carla Becker

Central Office 6.0 hr Administrative Assistant

09/26/2022

Austin Czerwiec

JSH Assistant Baseball Coach

09/19/2022

Scott Kleve

JSH JH .5 FTE Softball Coach

09/21/2022

Cole Trimble

JSH JH .5 FTE Softball Coach

09/20/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Cliff Baldwin

JSH Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

$2,803

11/14/2022

Greg Gates

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

$2,426

11/07/2022

Mark Geertsma         

JSH Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

$3,881

11/07/2022

Todd Reed

JSH JH Softball Coach

$1,752

05/01/2023

Joe Schmitz

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

$2,426

11/07/2022

Allison Sorg

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

$1,684

11/07/2022

Randy Turner

JSH Assistant Baseball Coach

$3,450

05/01/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in November

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Grading Coalition Update

 

C. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Contract with Music Theatre International (MTI) for the Spring 2023 Musical

 

B. Consider Approval of the Quotation from Rick Frendt Theatrical Projections & Design for the Spring 2023 Musical

 

C. Consider Approval of the Operating Agreement between St. John School and Independence Community School District through June 30, 2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the Fixed Asset Inventory Rescan Services Proposal from Asset Services

 

E. Consider Approval of Appointing Kim Hansen to the Independence Community Visioning Committee

 

F. Consider Approval to share the HR Director with the Jesup Community School District (20%) and the Union Community School District (20%)

 

G. Approve Canvas of Votes from the September 13, 2012 Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Vote

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, November 21st Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 10/14/2022 - 08:26

Board Agenda - 2022.11.15

Board Agenda - 2022.11.15

November 15, 2022

 

 

To:      All School Board Members                           

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25                                                                                                                        

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                       

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

        

From:  Russell Reiter, Superintendent                                                                          

                                                                                   

NOTICE

 

 

 

You are hereby notified that members of the Board of Education of the Independence Community School District may attend the 77th Annual IASB Convention  – November 16-18, 2022 at the Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

 

 

 

 

lflaherty@inde… Tue, 11/15/2022 - 09:42

Board Agenda - 2022.11.21

Board Agenda - 2022.11.21

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: November 21, 2022 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: November 21, 2022 Board Packet

 

November 18, 2022

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25                                                                                                                         

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                                                                                  

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular/annual meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022 beginning

        at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the work session on October 12, 2022 and the regular meeting on October 17, 2022 .

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

401.20*

Employee Expression

2.

408.1*

Licensed Employee Professional Development

3.

802.4*, 802.4R1, and 802.4R2

Capital Assets, Capital Assets Regulation, and Capital Assets Management System Definitions

4.

600*

Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

5.

601.1*

School Calendar

6.

601.2*

School Day

7.

602.2*

Curriculum Implementation

8.

602.3*

Curriculum Evaluation

9.

602.4*

Pilot – Experimental – Innovative Projects

10.

603.2*

Special Education

11.

603.3*

Multicultural, and Gender Fair/Non-sexist Education

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

602.1* and 602.1R1

Curriculum Development and Curriculum Development Regulation

2.

603.1*

Basic Instruction Program

3.

603.4* and 603.4E1

Health Education and Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form

4.

603.5*

Physical Education

5.

603.6*

Career Education

6.

603.7* and 603.7R1*

Teaching About Religion and Teaching About Religion Regulation – Religious Holidays

7.

603.8* and 603.8R1*

Academic Freedom and Teaching Controversial Issues

8.

603.9*

Global Education

9.

603.10*

Citizenship

10.

603.11*

Summer School Instruction

11.

604.1*

Private Instruction

12.

604.2*

Individualized Instruction

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Jeremy Carter

East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker

11/07/2022

Jessica Conklin

JSH Assistant Volleyball Coach

11/15/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Chad Johnson

JSH Head Boys Soccer Coach

$3,369

03/01/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

     3.  Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2022

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Board Goal #1 Obtain and Sustain Academic Excellence – Building Administrators

 

     2.  Annual Progress Report (APR)/Iowa Student Performance Profile – Erin Burmeister

 

     3.  Four Oaks – Ian Kleman and Erin Burmeister

 

 

     4.  School of the Wild – 6th Grade

 

 

     5.  Elementary Playground – Superintendent Reiter

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Grading Coalition Update

7.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Annual Meeting of the Board

1.

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will preside over the meeting until a President of the School Board is elected.

2.

CALL TO ORDER

 

A. Election of a President of the Board

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for President of the School Board for 2022-2023.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

B. Election of a Vice President of the Board

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2022-2023.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board Vice President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

C. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Location for 2022-2023

 

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.

 

2022-2023 Proposed School Board Meetings: 

December 19, 2022

January 17, 2023 (Tuesday)

February 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

April 10, 2023 (Second Monday) ?

May 15, 2023

June 19, 2023

July 17, 2023

August 21, 2023

September 18, 2023

October 16, 2023

November 20, 2023

 

D. Roll Call Vote Order for 2022-2023

 

Dec/Jan/Feb

Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle, Smith, Trimble

Mar/Apr

Hansen, McCardle, Smith, Trimble, Bleichner

May/June

McCardle, Smith, Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen

July/Aug/Sept

Smith, Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle

Oct/Nov

Trimble, Bleichner, Hansen, McCardle, Smith

 

 

 

 

 

E. Discussion of Committee Assignments for 2022-2023

 

F. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2022-2023

Committee

 

 1. IASB – Delegate Assembly (represents ICSD 

                   at the IASB Delegate Assembly)

 

2.  Mustang Foundation Board of Directors

 

 3.  Calendar Committee                   

 

 4.  School Improvement Advisory Committee - SIAC

 

 5.  Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board

 

 6.  Career and Technical Advisory Committee  

 

 7.  Indee Agriculture Education

 

 8.  Traffic Flow Committee

 

 9. Auditorium Committee

 

10. Buchanan County Conference Board

 

11. Negotiations Committee

      (Board President and Vice President)

 

12. Benefit Advisory Committee

 

13. City Council Liaisons

 

 

 

14. Review Board Meeting Bills

 

 

 

 

 

15. PPEL Levy Committee (2)

 

16. Resource Enhancement and Protection Committee    

      (REAP) 

 

17. Buildings and Grounds Committee

 

Current Member

 

 Smith

 

 

Hansen/McCardle

 

Smith

 

Hansen

 

Bleichner 

 

Bleichner

 

McCardle

 

Trimble

 

Bleichner/Hansen

 

Trimble

 

Smith/Hansen

 

 

Trimble

 

Brandon/Rowley - Smith

Independence (2) - 

Bleichner/McCardle

 

Dec/May/Oct - Smith

Jan/June/Nov - Trimble

Feb/July - Bleichner

Mar/Aug - Hansen

Apr/Sept - McCardle

 

Smith/Trimble

 

New Member

  

 

 

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. and Lynch Dallas, P.C. as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors

 

B. Consider Approval of the Official Newspaper of Publication for the District and Board of Directors

 

C. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories

 

D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session

 

E. Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer

 

F. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll

 

G. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2022-2023

 

H. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2023

 

I. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2022: Paul Upmeyer to Chicago, IL

 

J. Consider Approval of the Following to an Additional Three-Year Term to the Mustang Foundation Board: Andy Hauber, Gina DeBoer, Bryan Palmer, and Lans Flickinger

 

K. Consider Approval of the Contract Agreement between Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting and the Independence Community School District through May 2023

 

L. Consider Approval of the Affirmative Action Plan 2022-2023

 

M. Consider Approval of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

 

N. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2023-2024 School Year

 

O. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2023-2024 School Year

 

P. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2022 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment and Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2021

 

Q. Consider Approval of the Stipend for the Shared Human Resources Director

 

R. Consider Approval of an Update to the Communication Plan

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:  TBD
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 11/18/2022 - 08:46

Board Agenda - 2022.11.29

Board Agenda - 2022.11.29

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: November 29, 2022 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: November 29, 2022 Board Packet

 

November 28, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25                                                                                                                         

Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                   

    From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                                                                                  

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 beginning

        at 12:15 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2022: Ian Kleman and JSH Staff Members to Minneapolis, MN

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS: 

Monday, December 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Boardroom, Independence

Tuesday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 11/28/2022 - 07:47

Board Agenda - 2022.12.13

Board Agenda - 2022.12.13

December 12, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25                                                                         

                                                                                   

 

NOTICE

 

 

 

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, December 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA  

 

 

 
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 12/12/2022 - 11:04

Board Agenda - 2022.12.17

Board Agenda - 2022.12.17

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: December 19, 2022 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: December 19, 2022 Board Packet

 

December 19, 2022

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                                                  – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25 

                                                                                                                                                                     

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular/annual and organizational meeting on November 21, 2022 and the special meeting on November 29, 2022

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

602.1* and 602.1R1

Curriculum Development and Curriculum Development Regulation

2.

603.4* and 603.4E1

Health Education and Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form

3.

603.5*

Physical Education

4.

603.6*

Career Education

5.

603.7* and 603.7R1*

Teaching About Religion and Teaching About Religion Regulation – Religious Holidays

6.

603.8* and 603.8R1*

Academic Freedom and Teaching Controversial Issues

7.

603.9*

Global Education

8.

603.10*

Citizenship

9.

603.11*

Summer School Instruction

10.

604.1*

Private Instruction

11.

604.2*

Individualized Instruction

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

603.1*

Basic Instruction Program

2.

206.1*

President

3.

206.2*

Vice President

4.

604.3*

International Study

5.

604.4*

Program for Talented and Gifted Students

6.

604.5*

Program for At-Risk Students

7.

604.6*

Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program

8.

604.7*

Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution

9.

604.8*

Concurrent Enrollment Textbook Fee

10.

604.9

Dual Enrollment

11.

604.10

Foreign Students

12.

604.11*

Online Courses

13.

604.12*

Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Chris Black

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

11/18/2022

Richard Morris

Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver

12/22/2022

Hermione Roman

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

12/31/2022

 

 

D. Approval of Leave of Absence/Temporary Fill-In

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Tim Nelson

JSH Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – LOA

$1,294

11/28/2022

Hugh DeBerg

JHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach – Fill-In

$2,587

11/28/2022

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

John Butler

Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver

$18.80/hr

01/04/2023

Nick Fuller

JSH Assistant Wrestling Coach

$3,234

11/14/2022

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in January

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  New Course Proposal – Amber Whitney and Ian Kleman

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Legislative Discussion with Local Representatives

 

B. Consider Approval of Director Brad Bleichner’s Resignation

 

C. Consider Approval of ICSD Students Participating in the Community Visioning Program

 

D. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – January 2023: Nancy Scheel to Kansas City, MO

 

E. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $512,805.00

 

F. Consider Approval of the Forensics Course

 

G. Consider Approval of the Technical Assistance Support Contract with Fusion Forward, LLC

 

H.  Discuss the New Director Districts for the Independence Community School District

 

I. Closed Session

 

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.

 

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Tuesday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 12/16/2022 - 08:01

Board Agenda - 2023.01.04

Board Agenda - 2023.01.04

January 3, 2023

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                                                 – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25 

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Appointment of a New Board Member

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Tuesday, January 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 01/04/2023 - 12:29

Board Agenda - 2023.01.17

Board Agenda - 2023.01.17

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 17, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: January 17, 2023 Board Packet

 

January 12, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘23

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25 

                                                                                   

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 beginning

        at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

PROPOSED SCHOOL BOARD BOUNDARY REDISTRICTING

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 19, 2022 and the special meeting on January 4, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

603.1*

Basic Instruction Program

2.

206.1*

President

3.

206.2*

Vice President

4.

604.3*

International Study

5.

604.4*

Program for Talented and Gifted Students

6.

604.5*

Program for At-Risk Students

7.

604.6*

Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program

8.

604.7*

Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution

9.

604.8*

Concurrent Enrollment Textbook Fee

10.

604.9

Dual Enrollment

11.

604.10

Foreign Students

12.

604.11*

Online Courses

13.

604.12*

Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

605.1* and 605.1R1*

Instructional Materials Selection and Selection of Instructional Materials Regulation

2.

605.2* and 605.2R1*

Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display and Instructional and Library Materials Inspection

3.

605.3*, 605.3E1*, 605.3E2*, 605.3E3*, 605.3E4 (new), and 605.3R1 (rewrite)

Objection to Instructional and Library Materials, Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee, Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Request Form, Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional or Library Materials, Request to Prohibit a Student form Checking Out Specific Library Materials, and Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Regulation

4.

605.4*

Technology and Instructional Materials

5.

605.5*

School Library

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Nick Fuller

JSH Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach

01/05/2023

Trish O’Loughlin

JSH Industrial Technology Teacher

End of 2022-2023 School Year

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Garry Anderson

JSH JH Girls Wrestling Coach

$2,426

01/03/2023

Leah Borgerding

JSH Assist Girls Soccer Coach

$2,695

03/13/2023

Alex Farmer

JSH .5 FTE Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach

$1,348

11/14/2022

Nicholas Holt

JSH .5 FTE Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach

$1,456

11/14/2022

Seth Rupprecht

JH Boys Basketball Coach

$1,820

12/19/2022

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in February

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Executive Summary of Senior Exit Survey Data Class of 2022 – Ian Kleman

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Resolution of the Proposed Redistricting Plan Redrawing Director District Boundaries of the Independence Community School District

 

Roll Call Vote

 

B. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2023-2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – March 2023: Nancy Scheel to Atlanta, GA for the National Conference on Science Education

 

D. Consider Approval of the Resolution Ordering Election on the Question of Continuing to Levy a Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax.

 

This voter approved levy is not to exceed sixty-seven cents ($0.67) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of the assessed valuation of the taxable property within the Independence Community School District.

 

Roll Call Vote

 

E. Discussion of On-Going District Initiatives

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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

 

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 01/12/2023 - 13:19

Board Agenda - 2023.01.18

Board Agenda - 2023.01.18

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 18, 2023 Agenda

 

January 17, 2023

 

To:      All School Board Members                            Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From:  Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                       

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25 

                                                                                                                                                        

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Early Retirement Program – Administrative Staff

 

B. Closed Session

 

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

 

C. Superintendent Reiter’s Application for Early Retirement Agreement Effective June 30, 2023

 

D. Consider Approval of Hiring Grundmeyer Leader Services to Conduct the Superintendent Search

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

 

lflaherty@inde… Tue, 01/17/2023 - 16:44

Board Agenda - 2023.01.26

Board Agenda - 2023.01.26

 

 

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 26, 2023 Agenda

 

January 24, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25 

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the work session on Thursday, January 26, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Tue, 01/24/2023 - 13:11

Board Agenda - 2023.02.20

Board Agenda - 2023.02.20

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: February 20, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: February 20, 2023 Board Packet

 

February 16, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                                                  – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25                     

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25 

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and  regular meeting on Monday, February 20, 2023   

        beginning at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

2023-2024 PROPOSED SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing on January 17, 2023, the regular meeting on January 17, 2023, the special meeting on January 18, 2023, and the work session on January 26, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

605.1* and 605.1R1*

Instructional Materials Selection and Selection of Instructional Materials Regulation

2.

605.2* and 605.2R1*

Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display and Instructional and Library Materials Inspection

3.

605.3*, 605.3E1*, 605.3E2*, 605.3E3*, 605.3E4 (new), and 605.3R1 (rewrite)

Objection to Instructional and Library Materials, Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee, Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Request Form, Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional or Library Materials, Request to Prohibit a Student form Checking Out Specific Library Materials, and Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Regulation

4.

605.4*

Technology and Instructional Materials

5.

605.5*

School Library

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

605.6, 605.6E1, and 605.6R1*

Internet – Appropriate Use, Elementary Internet Access Form, Secondary Internet Access Form, and Internet – Appropriate Use Regulation

2.

605.7* and 605.7R1*

Use of Information Resources and Use of Information Resources Regulation

3.

606.1*

Shared Students

4.

606.2*

Class Size – Class Grouping

5.

606.3*

Homework

6.

606.4*

School Ceremonies and Observances

7.

906.1* and 906.1E1*

Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment and Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment Exhibit

8.

606.5

Animals in the Classroom

9.

606.6

Student Production of Materials and Services

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Lori Bowers

East Elem Title I Reading Teacher

End of 2022-2023 School Year

Tonya Coonrad

West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para

01/31/2023

Sonya Elzey

JSH Special Ed Teacher

End of 2022-2023 School Year

Virginia Lake

District Teacher Librarian/Media Specialist

End of 2022-2023 School Year

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Heather Linsley

West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para

$13.65/hr

02/13/2023

Julie Magee

Central Office Administrative Assistant

$17.50/hr

02/13/2023

Stephanie McCrea

ECC 4.5 hr Special Ed Para

$15.50/hr

02/13/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills –  Smith will review in March

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Board Goal #3 – District Financial Presentation led by Superintendent Reiter and Director 

          of Finance Laura Morine

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Proposed School Calendar

 

B. Consider Approval of the Hawkeye Stages Quote for Two Charter Buses on May 13, 2023

 

C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – October/November 2023: Michael Haden and FFA Members to Indianapolis, IN for National FFA Convention

 

D. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November/December 2023: Michael Haden to Phoenix, AZ for the National Association of Agricultural Educators Convention

 

E. Consider Approval of the Proposed Hawkeye Community College (HCC) Courses for the 2023-2024 School Year

 

F. Consider Approval of the Farm Leases (North Parcel and South Parcel) for 2023-2024

 

G. 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 2023-2024 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa

 

Roll Call Vote

 

H. Discussion of the IASB Student Ambassador Program

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 02/15/2023 - 20:57

Board Agenda - 2023.03.01

Board Agenda - 2023.03.01

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 1, 2023 Agenda

 

February 27, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                                            – DD #1 ‘23   

                                                                                                                                                                       

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Closed Session – Superintendent Search

 

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

4.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 02/27/2023 - 09:13

Board Agenda - 2023.03.07

Board Agenda - 2023.03.07

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 7, 2023 Agenda

 

March 3, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                                            – DD #1 ‘23                                                                           

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Closed Session – Superintendent Search

4.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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

 
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 03/03/2023 - 08:29

Board Agenda - 2023.03.20

Board Agenda - 2023.03.20

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 20, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: March 20, 2023 Board Packet

 

March 16, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                               

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing on February 20, 2023, the regular meeting on February 20, 2023, the special meeting on March 1, 2023, and the special meeting on March 7, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

605.6, 605.6E1, and 605.6R1*

Internet – Appropriate Use, Elementary Internet Access Form, Secondary Internet Access Form, and Internet – Appropriate Use Regulation

2.

605.7* and 605.7R1*

Use of Information Resources and Use of Information Resources Regulation

3.

606.1*

Shared Students

4.

606.2*

Class Size – Class Grouping

5.

606.3*

Homework

6.

606.4*

School Ceremonies and Observances

7.

906.1* and 906.1E1*

Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment and Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment Exhibit

8.

606.5

Animals in the Classroom

9.

606.6

Student Production of Materials and Services

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

606.8*

School Assembly

2.

606.9

Insufficient Classroom Space

3.

606.10*

Early Release for Seniors

4.

607.1*

Student Guidance and Counseling Program

5.

607.2 and 607.2R1

Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations

6.

607.3*

Musical instrument Display Night

7.

607.4

Class Ring Display

8.

501.11*

Student Release During School Hours

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Madison Corkery

JSH Assist Large Group Speech Coach

03/02/2023

Michelle Culp

West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para

03/07/2023                              

Janette Hopkins

East Elem 8.0 hr Secretary

07/28/2023

Sherry Kilby

Central Office Payroll and Benefits Specialist

03/06/2023

Lori Kurt

ECC/East and West Elementary PK-6 Special Instructional Coach

End of 2022-2023 School Year

Jacob McMartin

JSH P.E. Teacher

End of 2022-2023 School Year

Jacob McMartin

JSH Assistant Football Coach

End of 2022-2023 School Year

Kathy Tegler

East Elem 5.5 hr Special Ed Para

End of 2022-2023 School Year

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Chad Anderson

JSH Industrial Technology/Building Trades Teacher

$55,202*

08/16/2023

Tim Darland

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

$2,426

01/03/2023

Jeff Kremer

District Custodial Supervisor/Assistant Maintenance

$13,697.45 (pro-rated)

04/03/2023

*Pending 2023-2024 Negotiations

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills –  McCardle will review in April

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  District Technology Plan – Steve Noyes

 

     2.  Portrait of a Graduate – Erin Burmeister and Josh Johnson

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Approve Canvas of Votes from the March 7, 2023 Independence Community School Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Vote

 

B. Approve Canvas of Votes from the March 7, 2023 Independence Community School Fill Vacancy District 1

 

C. Consider Approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2023-2024

 

D. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – June 2023: Matt Miller and Independence Baseball to Omaha, NE for College World Series

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:14

Board Agenda - 2023.03.21

Board Agenda - 2023.03.21

Link to download the Notice to Attend in pdf format: March 21, 2023 Notice to Attend

 

 

March 17, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                   

                                                                                   

 

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that members of the Board of Education of the Independence Community School District will be conducting superintendent interviews during the day on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Jr/Sr High School, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

lflaherty@inde… Fri, 03/17/2023 - 13:03

Board Agenda - 2023.03.21

Board Agenda - 2023.03.21

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 21, 2023 Agenda

 

March 17, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23       

                                                                                   

Note:  The Board will be taking a break for dinner from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Office.

                                                                          

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Closed Session – Superintendent Final Interviews - Summary

 

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

4.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Wednesday, April 12th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 03/17/2023 - 13:07

Board Agenda - 2023.03.28

Board Agenda - 2023.03.28

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 28, 2023 Agenda

 

March 27, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                               

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

B. Consider Approval of Superintendent Contract

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, April 17th Public Hearing/Regular Meeting 5:50 p.m. - Central Office Board Room,    

               Independence

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 03/27/2023 - 08:12

Board Agenda - 2023.03.30

Board Agenda - 2023.03.30

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 30, 2023 Agenda

 

March 29, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                               

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Thursday, March 30, 2023 beginning at 4:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Initial Independence Teachers’ Association Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence School Board of Education

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence Teachers’ Association.

 

 

 

 
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:49

Board Agenda - 2023.04.11

Board Agenda - 2023.04.11

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 11, 2023 Agenda

 

April 5, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                               

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Budget Review

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, April 17th Public Hearing/Regular Meeting 5:50 p.m. - Central Office Board Room,    

               Independence

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 03/31/2023 - 08:32

Board Agenda - 2023.04.17

Board Agenda - 2023.04.17

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 17, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: April 17, 2023 Board Packet

 

April 14, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                       

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023 beginning

        at 5:50 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

AMENDED 2022-2023 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

3.

PROPOSED 2023-2024 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

 

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on March 20, 2023, the special meeting on March 21, 2023, the special meeting on March 28, 2023, the public meetings on March 30, 2023, and the special meeting on April 11, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

606.8*

School Assembly

2.

606.9

Insufficient Classroom Space

3.

606.10*

Early Release for Seniors

4.

607.1*

Student Guidance and Counseling Program

5.

607.2 and 607.2R1

Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations

6.

607.3*

Musical Instrument Display Night

7.

607.4

Class Ring Display

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

219.2*

Board of Directors’ Member Development and Training

2.

701.05 and 701.05R1 (New Policy)

Fiscal Management and Financial Metrics

3.

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

4.

804.9 and 804.9R1*

Radon Mitigation and Radon Mitigation Regulation

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Emma Boots

JSH 8.0 hr Daytime Custodian

04/06/2023

Lydia Butters

JSH Assistant Softball Coach

03/20/2023

Madison Corkery

JSH English/Language Arts Teacher

End of 2022-2023 School Year

Christie Litterer

East Elem Professional School Counselor

05/31/2023

Alexis Whealy

JSH Student Success Coordinator/Instructor

End of 2022-2023 School Year

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Heather Grover

West Elem Instructional Coach

East/West Elem .5 FTE Extended Learning Program (ELP) Teacher/ .5 FTE Computer Science Teacher

$53,107*

08/17/2023

Brian Jesse

JSH Science Teacher

District Teacher Librarian/ Media Specialist

$70,426*

08/17/2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

  *Pending 2023-2024 Negotiations

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Hugh DeBerg

JSH JH Girls Track Coach

$2,426

04/03/2023

Alexander Farmer

JSH Physical Education Teacher

$43,671*

08/16/2023

Dianna Kosobucki

JSH Professional School Counselor

$48,421*

08/07/2023

Noa Marting

West Elementary Special Education Teacher

$43,671*

08/16/2023

Spencer Pink

JSH Student Success Coordinator/Instructor

$45,885*

08/16/2023

Justin Putz

JSH JH Boys Track Coach

$2,223

04/03/2023

Chris Shannon

JSH Assistant Baseball Coach

$3,557

05/01/2023

Shawn Thill

Central Office Payroll and Benefit Specialist

$13,678.16 pro-rated

03/29/2023

Cole Trimble

JSH .5 FTE Assistant Softball Coach

$1,563

05/01/2023

Leah Wroten

JSH Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

$2,803*

11/13/2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       *Pending 2023-2024 Negotiations

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills –  Smith will review in May

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  District Communication Plan

 

     2.  Updated Curriculum and Recommendations for Purchase of Materials

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Amended 2022-2023 Certified Budget

 

B. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2023-2024 Certified Budget

 

C. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Graduate Candidates for May 2023

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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, Nov. 20th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:47

Board Agenda - 2023.04.20

Board Agenda - 2023.04.20

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 20, 2023 Agenda

 

April 19, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                               

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the work session on Thursday, April 20, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

        at the Mental Health Institution, 2277 Iowa Ave, Independence, IA

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

MHI FACILITY TOUR

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 04/19/2023 - 08:52

Board Agenda - 2023.04.21

Board Agenda - 2023.04.21

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 21, 2023 Agenda

 

April 19, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                               

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Friday, April 21, 2023 beginning at 2:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 2:00 p.m.

 

Initial Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians) Negotiation Proposal to the Independence School Board of Education

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Negotiation Proposal to the Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians)
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 04/19/2023 - 08:56

Board Agenda - 2023.04.24

Board Agenda - 2023.04.24

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 24, 2023 Agenda

 

April 21, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23                                                                               

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the work session on Monday, April 24, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

 

 

 

1.

FACILITY PLANNING PRESENTATIONS

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 04/21/2023 - 07:26

Board Agenda - 2023.05.02

Board Agenda - 2023.05.02

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: May 2, 2023 Agenda

 

May 1, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25             

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                                                                                                    

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Amendment of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

 

B. Consider Approval of the Amendment of the Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) Contract for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2023-2024

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, May, 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 05/01/2023 - 14:36

Board Agenda - 2023.05.15

Board Agenda - 2023.05.15

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: May 15, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: May 15, 2023 Board Packet

 

May 11, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25             

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, May 15, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

 

 

A. Iowa School Board Recognition Month

 

 

We would like to honor our current Board of Directors for their time, resources and energy in helping make our district the best it can be.  Their dedicated service has not gone unnoticed.  Please help me in recognizing their commitment to helping make our district a better place for students, parents, and staff.  May is School Board Recognition Month.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on April 17, 2023, the work session on April 20, 2023, the public meetings on April 21, 2023, the work session on April 24, 2023, and the special session on May 2, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

219.2*

Board of Directors’ Member Development and Training

2.

701.05 and 701.05R1 (New Policy)

Fiscal Management and Financial Metrics

3.

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

4.

804.9 and 804.9R1*

Radon Mitigation and Radon Mitigation Regulation

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.5 (new)

Board Member Media Engagement

2.

211.5*

Meeting Notice

3.

401.6 and 401.6R1*

Employee Records and Employee Records Regulation

4.

401.16 change to 705.6

Credit Cards

5.

407.2*

Licensed Employee Contract Release

6.

501.2*

Nonresident Students

7.

604.7*

Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institute

8.

701.4*

Transfer of Funds

9.

708*

Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Scott Eddy

JSH JH Football Coach

04/26/2023

Skye Ludovissy

East Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

06/01/2023

Amy Peyton

East Elem .5 hr Crosswalk Para (a.m.)

06/01/2023

Luke Pranger

JSH Science Teacher

06/07/2023

Tia Shaffer

JSH Family Consumer Science (FCS) Teacher

06/07/2023

Tia Shaffer

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Sponsor

06/07/2023

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Danielle Miller

West Elem Special Ed Teacher

JSH Special Ed Teacher

$71,342

08/17/2023

Kristi Price

East Elem 7.0 hr Behavior Int Para

East Elem 8.0 hr Head Secretary

$17.15/hr

07/01/2023

Maddie Timmerman

West Elem 4th Grade Teacher

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

$45,747

08/17/2023

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Michelle Brackin

East Elem 8.0 hr Custodian (Days)

$15.40/hr

04/28/2023

Sarah Davis

West Elem Special Ed Teacher

$63,779

08/16/2023

Breanna Elam

East Elem Professional School Counselor

$51,278

08/14/2023

Carter Harris

JSH Science Teacher             

$44,437

08/16/2023

Dianna Kosobucki

JSH .5 FTE Assistant Softball Coach

$1,348

05/01/2023

Susan Phillips

JSH Family Consumer Science (FCS) Teacher

$45,767

08/16/2023

Susan Phillips

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Sponsor .5 FTE

$868

08/16/2023

Mikala Roberts

JSH Eng/Lang Arts Teacher

$44,437

08/16/2023

Hunter Shannon

JSH Assistant Baseball Coach

$2,911

05/01/2023

 

 

 

 

TLC:

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Hannah Burns

JSH Math and Science

$8,500

07/01/2023

Joel Dinger

JSH Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies

$8,500

07/01/2023

Jill Eddy

East/West Elem Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2023

Rachel Hurley

JSH Grades 7-12 Special Ed

$8,500

07/01/2023

Erin Rosburg

JSH Standards Referenced Grading

$8,500

07/01/2023

Robin Van Raden

West Elem 3-6

$8,500

07/01/2023

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

LouAnn Bresson

ECC Preschool

$4,500

07/01/2023

Brittany Holt

East Elem Kindergarten, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2023

Kelly Kress

East Elem Kindergarten Math

$4,500

07/01/2023

Brandi Davis

East Elem 1st Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2023

Kelly Mitchell

East Elem 1st Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2023

Briana Lamphere

East Elem 2nd Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2023

Lyndzi Eschen

West Elem 3rd Grade

$4,500

07/01/2023

Racheal Ohrt

West Elem 4th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2023

Ricky Nolan

West Elem 5th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2023

Sara Thome

West Elem 6th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2023

Wade Stahr

JSH CTE (Career Technical Education)

$4,500

07/01/2023

Sue Henry

JSH English

$4,500

07/01/2023

Garry Anderson

JSH Science

$4,500

07/01/2023

Matt Miller

JSH Social Studies

$4,500

07/01/2023

Kerry Pasker

District-Wide Interventions/Title I

$4,500

07/01/2023

Kelci Jahnel

District-Wide Lead Mentor Teacher

$4,500

07/01/2023

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills –  Trimble will review in June

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Elementary Math Presentation – Erin Rosberg and Erin Burmeister

6.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.   East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

7.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

B. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Renewal of the Letter of Continuation of the Iowa Department of Human Services Buchanan County Juvenile Court School Coach Contract #JUV-18-LS-1-001 Fifth Amendment from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

 

B. Consider Approval of the Charter Bus Contact for Charter No. 34157 with Hawkeye Stages for the High School Marching Band for October 7-8, 2023

 

C. Consider Approval of the Milk Bid from Prairie Farms for 2023-2024

 

D. Consider Approval of the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2023-2024

 

E. Consider Approval of the Registration and Food Service Rates for 2023-2024

 

F. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Cedar Falls Community Schools for Men’s and Women’s Swimming for 2023-2024

 

G. Consider Approval of the Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Plan for 2023-2024

 

H. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Food Service Operations between Kidsville and Independence Community School District for 2023-2024

 

I. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through                     July 31, 2024

 

J. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contracts with Independence Community School District and Kidsville, Moser Preschool, St. John Catholic School, and WeeCare Preschool for 2023-2024

 

K. Consider Approval of the Recommendation from the Facility Planning Committee

 

L. Discussion of Junior-Senior High School Restrooms

Exempt Session

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

M. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2023-2024

9.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Thu, 05/11/2023 - 12:33

Board Agenda - 2023.06.19

Board Agenda - 2023.06.19

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: June 19, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: June 19, 2023 Board Packet

 

June 15, 2023

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

                                                                                    Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                       Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25             

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘23

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23

 

 

Note:  There will be a retirement reception honoring Superintendent Reiter beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

                                                                                   

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, June 19, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on May 15, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.5 (new)

Board Member Media Engagement

2.

211.5*

Meeting Notice

3.

401.6 and 401.6R1*

Employee Records and Employee Records Regulation

4.

401.16 change to 705.6

Credit Cards

5.

407.2*

Licensed Employee Contract Release

6.

501.2*

Nonresident Students

7.

604.7*

Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institute

8.

701.4*

Transfer of Funds

9.

708*

Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Jon Carey

JSH .5 FTE Head Girls Wrestling Coach

05/30/2023

Jon Carey

JSH.5 FTE Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach

05/30/2023

Timothy Dryml

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

06/01/2023

Cindy Hammers

Bus Garage 8.0 hr Bus Driver

05/31/2023

Andrea Lynn

Central Office 8.0 hr Accounts Payable

06/20/2023

Danielle Oaks

West Elem 5th Grade Teacher

06/07/2023

Justin Putz

JSH JH Boys Track Coach

05/24/2023

Megan Rawlins

JSH At-Risk/Health Teacher

06/07/2023

Megan Rawlins

JSH JH Volleyball Coach

06/07/2023

Seth Rupprecht

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

05/23/2023

Nancy Scheel

JSH Special Ed Teacher

06/07/2023

Matt Shannon

JSH .65 FTE Computer Applications Teacher

06/07/2023

Peter Trimble

JSH Color Guard Sponsor

05/30/2023

Rebecca Wearmouth

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

06/01/2023

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Carrie Cusher

JSH 8.0 hr Activities Secretary

Central Office 8.0 hr Accounts Payable

$20.00/hr

06/08/2023

Kenzie Fischels

JSH .5 Head Girls Wrestling Coach/.5 Assist Girls Wrestling Coach

JSH Head Girls Wrestling Coach

$4,428

10/30/2023

Michaela Schuler

JSH 7.5 hr In School Suspension Monitor Para

JSH 8.0 hr At-Risk Para

$15.80/hr

08/22/2023

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Cindi Barenz

Elementary Summer School Para

$16.70/hr

07/31/2023

Alicia Conner

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/31/2023

Heather Grover

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/31/2023

Holly McGraw

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/31/2023

Matthew Mosher

JSH 8.0 hr Daytime Custodian

$16.20/hr

06/26/2023

Teri Neil

MHI Special Ed Teacher

$66,759

08/16/2023

Hayley Patterson

Elementary Summer School Para

$13.50/hr

07/31/2023

Hayley Patterson

East Elem 7.25 hr Behavior Interventionist Para

$14.35/hr

08/23/2023

Lisa Preuss

JSH Summer School Para

$19.17/hr

06/12/2023

Erin Rosburg

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/31/2023

Kaylee Storr

West Elem 5th Grade Teacher

$53,242

08/16/2023

Maddie Timmerman

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/31/2023

 

 

 

 

TLC:

 

 

 

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

Kate Grover

East Elem 2nd Grade

$4,500

07/01/2023

Michael Doyle

JSH Math

$4,500

07/01/2023

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills –  Hill will review in July

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

     1.  Volunteer/Mentor Program Update – Val Maximovich

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary and 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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – June 2023: Wrestling Team Camp in Platteville, WI

 

B. Consider Approval of the Client Coverage Acknowledgment and Compensation Disclosure Statement from Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

 

C. Consider Approval of the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and Independence Community Schools for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

 

D. Consider Approval of the EMC Annual Insurance Proposal

 

E. Consider Approval of the Buildings & Grounds Manager Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District (80/20%) Along with a $2,000 Stipend for 2023-2024

 

F. Consider Approval of the School Social Worker Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District (60/40%) for 2023-2024

 

G. Consider Approval of the HR Director Shared Services Agreement with the Jesup Community School District (20%) and the Union Community School District (20%) Along with Two $2,000 Stipends for 2023-2024

 

H. Consider Approval of the PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood Area Education Agency for 2023-2024

 

I. Consider Approval of the Operating Agreement between St. John School and Independence Community School District through June 30, 2024

 

J. Consider Approval of the Board Resolution to Transfer Funds of up to $10,000.00 for Protective Athletic Equipment

 

Roll Call Vote

 

K. Consider Approval of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Independence Teachers’ Association for the Addition of the Silver Cord Position to Appendix D of the Master Contract

7.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, July 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

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

 

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 06/15/2023 - 14:33

2023-24 BOARD AGENDAS

2023-24 BOARD AGENDAS

Click on the links below to view school board meeting agendas for the 2023-24 school year.

 

jen@iowaschool… Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:39

Board Agenda - 2023.07.20

Board Agenda - 2023.07.20

Link 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

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

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

03/11/2023

Alex Farmer

JSH .5 FTE Assist Boys Wrestling Coach

JSH Assist Girls Wrestling Coach

$2,888

10/30/2023

 

 

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

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 will have reviewed the bills –  Hansen will review in August

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024

 

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2023-2024 Contracted Services Agreement

 

D. Consider Approval of the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc. for 2024 through 2025

 

E. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2023-2024 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks

 

F. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2023-2024 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

 

G. Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Buchanan County Success Center Handbook

 

H. Legislative Priorities

7.

ADJOURNMENT

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
lflaherty@inde… Thu, 07/13/2023 - 10:56

Board Agenda - 2023.07.20 REVISED

Board Agenda - 2023.07.20 REVISED

Link 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

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

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

03/11/2023

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 Administrative Assistant

JSH 8.0 hr Activities Secretary

$18.25/hr

08/07/2023

 

 

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

07/31/2023

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 will have reviewed the bills –  Hansen will review in August

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024

 

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2023-2024 Contracted Services Agreement

 

D. Consider Approval of the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc. for 2024 through 2025

 

E. Legislative Priorities

7.

ADJOURNMENT

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
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 07/19/2023 - 11:04

Board Agenda - 2023.08.21

Board Agenda - 2023.08.21

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: August 21, 2023 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: August 21, 2023 Board Packet

 

August 17, 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 Monday, August 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on July 20, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

703.3 (Delete)

Recommended Solvency Ratio

2.

402.05 (New Policy)

Required Professional Development for Employees

3.

506.05, 506.05E1, and 506.05E2 (New Policy)

Student Disclosure of Identity and Request to Update Student Identity

I am requesting the Board waive the second reading of this policy.

4.

604.08*

Concurrent Enrollment Textbook Fee

I am requesting the Board waive the second reading of this policy.

5.

605.02* and 605.02R1

Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display and Instructional and Library Materials Inspection Regulation

6.

605.03*, 605.03E1, *, 605.03E2*, 605.03E3*. and 605.03R1*

Objection to Instructional and Library Materials, Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee, Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Request Form, Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional or Library Materials, and Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Regulation

7.

605.05*

School Library

8.

605.07 and 605.07R1*

Use of Information Resources and Use of Information Resources Regulation

9.

605.08, 605.081, and 605.08.E2 (New Policy)

Student Access to Instructional and Library Materials, Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Library Materials, and Request to Prohibit a Student from Accessing Specific Instructional and Library Materials

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Ashley Foreman

JSH JH Student Council Sponsor

07/31/2023

Pam Frisch

JSH Assistant Girls Tennis Coach

07/24/2023

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kaleb Budzine

JSH 1.0 FTE Assist Football Coach

JSH .5 FTE Assist Football Coach

$1,610

08/07/2023

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Theresa Bowser

Bus Garage 5.5 hr Bus Driver

$19.85/hr

08/23/2023

Jonathon Carlin

East/West Elem Night Custodian

$16.70 /hr plus $619 pro-rated night stipend

08/14/2023

Jenna Cooksley

JSH Assistant Volleyball Coach

$3,332

08/07/2023

Scott Crawford

Bus Garage 4.5 hr Bus Driver

$19.85/hr

08/23/2023

Jason Decker

JSH .5 FTE JH Football Coach

$868

08/07/2023

Mary Glovik

East/West Elem Custodian

$17.10hr

08/16/2023

Brian Jesse

JSH Assistant Boys Tennis

$3,000

03/11/2024

Spencer Pink

JSH .5 FTE Assistant Football Coach

$1,500

08/07/2023

Megan Rawlins

JSH JH Volleyball Coach

$2,500

08/07/2023

Laureen Schwartz

East/West Elem Custodian

$14.60/hr

08/21/2023

Gary Weston

Bus Garage 4.5 hr Bus Driver

$19.85/hr

11/01/2023

 

 

 

 

TLC:

 

 

 

Mentor Teachers

 

 

 

Jennifer Beatty

East Elem K & 2nd Grade

$2,000

08/14/2023

Bridget Brown

West Elem 5th/6th Grade

$2,000

08/14/2023

Jessica Canady

East Elem Counselor

$2,000

08/14/2023

Alicia Conner

West Elem Special Ed

$3,000

08/14/2023

Jessica Decker

East Elem K & 2nd Grade

$2,000

08/14/2023

Shalon Frye

JSH Counselor

$2,000

08/14/2023

Amy Gustafson

JSH Soc St, Math, Science & ELA

$2,000

08/14/2023

Michael Haden

JSH CTE

$3,000

08/14/2023

Austin Pink

JSH PE

$3,000

08/14/2023

Tracy Steger

JSH ELA

$2,000

08/14/2023

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills –  McCardle will review in September

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School

 

 

     2.  West Elementary/East Elementary/Early Childhood Center

 

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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2023-2024 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks

 

B. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2023-2024 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

 

C. Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Buchanan County Success Center Handbook

 

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

 

E.  Consider Approval of the Agreement between Independence Community School District and Atlantic Bottling Company through 08/23/2028

7.

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 08/17/2023 - 11:52

Board Agenda - 2023.09.21

Board Agenda - 2023.09.21

Link 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

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on August 21, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

703.3 (Delete)

Recommended Solvency Ratio

2.

402.05 (New Policy)

Required Professional Development for Employees

3.

605.02* and 605.02R1

Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display and Instructional and Library Materials Inspection Regulation

4.

605.03*, 605.03E1, *, 605.03E2*, 605.03E3*. and 605.03R1*

Objection to Instructional and Library Materials, Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee, Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Request Form, Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional or Library Materials, and Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Regulation

5.

605.05*

School Library

6.

605.07 and 605.07R1*

Use of Information Resources and Use of Information Resources Regulation

7.

605.08, 605.08E1, and 605.08.E2 (New Policy)

Student Access to Instructional and Library Materials, Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Library Materials, and Request to Prohibit a Student from Accessing Specific Instructional and Library Materials

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

106*, 106E1, 106E2, 106E3, and 106R1*

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

2.

402.02* and 402.02R1

Child Abuse Reporting and Child Abuse Reporting Regulation

3.

505.05*

Testing Program

4.

505.06*

Graduation Requirements

5.

507.02*, 507.02E1*, 507.02E2*,                     507.02E3 (new), and 507.02E4 (new)

Administration of Medication to Students, Authorization-Asthma Airway Constricting or Respiratory Distress Medication Self-Administration Consent Form, Parental Permission for Administering Medication at School, Parental Authorization and Release Form for Independent Self Carry and Administration of Prescribed Medication or Independent Delivery of Health Services by the Student, and Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Voluntary School Stock of Over-the-Counter Medication to Students

6.

601.01*

School Calendar

7.

603.04* and 604.04E1

Health Education and Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form

8.

605.01 and 605.01R1*

Instructional Materials Selection and Selection of Instructional Materials

9.

607.02* and 607.02R1*

Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations

10.

804.08* and                 804.08E1 (new)

Stock Medication for Life Threatening Incidents and Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of a Voluntary School Supply of Stock Medication for Life Threatening Incidents

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Nile Coghlan

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

08/29/2023

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Brook Carey

JSH JH Student Council Sponsor

$1,736

08/23/2023

Anna Fawcett

Central Office 8.0 hr District Administrative Assistant

$17.75/hr

09/12/2023

Shaina Dixon

MHI Four Oaks 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$14.20/hr

09/18/2023

Jack Goedken

JSH JH Football Coach

$2,500

08/07/2023

Mary McCall

East/ECC 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$16.05 /hr plus $594 pro-rated night stipend

08/25/2023

Seth Rupprecht

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

$1,944

11/06/2023

Chris Shannon

JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher

$34,210 pro-rated

09/18/2023

Jeff Streblow

JSH 4.0 hr Night Custodian

$14.60 /hr plus $551 pro-rated night stipend

09/18/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills –  Hill will review in October

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Professional Learning Plan – Erin Burmeister

 

5.

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

 

 

     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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

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

 

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

 

C. Consider Approval of the Facility Use Agreement with The American Red Cross

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

G. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2023-2024

 

H. Consider Approval of the Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance

7.

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 09/14/2023 - 11:55

Board Agenda - 2023.09.29

Board Agenda - 2023.09.29

Link 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

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Joint Sharing Agreement with Oelwein Community School District for High School Dance Team for 2023-2024

4.

ADJOURNMENT

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
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 09/27/2023 - 09:11

Board Agenda - 2023.10.16

Board Agenda - 2023.10.16

Link 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

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 21, 2023 and the special meeting on September 29, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

106*, 106E1, 106E2, 106E3, and 106R1*

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

2.

402.02* and 402.02R1

Child Abuse Reporting and Child Abuse Reporting Regulation

3.

505.05*

Testing Program

4.

505.06*

Graduation Requirements

5.

507.02*, 507.02E1*, 507.02E2*,                     507.02E3 (new), and 507.02E4 (new)

Administration of Medication to Students, Authorization-Asthma Airway Constricting or Respiratory Distress Medication Self-Administration Consent Form, Parental Permission for Administering Medication at School, Parental Authorization and Release Form for Independent Self Carry and Administration of Prescribed Medication or Independent Delivery of Health Services by the Student, and Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Voluntary School Stock of Over-the-Counter Medication to Students

6.

601.01*

School Calendar

7.

603.04* and 604.04E1

Health Education and Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form

8.

605.01 and 605.01R1*

Instructional Materials Selection and Selection of Instructional Materials

9.

607.02* and 607.02R1*

Student Health Services and Student Health Services Administrative Regulations

10.

804.08* and                 804.08E1 (new)

Stock Medication for Life Threatening Incidents and Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of a Voluntary School Supply of Stock Medication for Life Threatening Incidents

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.01

Resident Students

2.

501.03*

Compulsory Attendance

3.

501.04

Entrance – Admissions

4.

501.05

Attendance Center Assignment

5.

501.06*

Student Transfers In

6.

501.07*

Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals

7.

501.08

Student Attendance Records

8.

501.09* and 501.09E1

Student Absences – Excused and Request for Remote Learning Form

9.

501.10, 501.10E1, and 501.10R1

Truancy, Sample Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance, and Truancy Regulation

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Charles Bare

JSH .5 FTE Robotics

10/11/2023

Paula Decker

West Elem 3.0 hr Food Service Worker

12/22/2023

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Andria Anderson

JSH Assistant Large Group Speech

$1,388

12/04/2023

Christina Garrigus-Jones

ECC .5 hr Crossing Guard Para (a.m.)

$16.00/hr

10/02/2023

Kimberly Kremer

MHI Four Oaks 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$14.10/hr

09/25/2023

Michelle Ryckman

ECC 4.0 hr Special Ed Para

$14.10/hr

09/25/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hill will have reviewed the bills –  McCardle will review in November

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Student Learning Goals 2023-2024 – Erin Burmeister

 

5.

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

 

 

     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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Contract with Music Theatre International (MTI) for the Spring 2024 Musical

 

B. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Dunkerton Community School District for Mock Trial for 2023-2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Supplemental Agreement for the Fixed Asset Inventory Module with Software Unlimited, Inc. (SUI)

 

D. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2023-2024

 

E. Closed Session

 

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

7.

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:54

Board Agenda - 2023.10.19 Board Retreat

Board Agenda - 2023.10.19 Board Retreat

October 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

 

 

BOARD RETREAT

 

 

 

 

1.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

 

 

 

 
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 10/18/2023 - 08:22

Board Agenda - 2023.11.07

Board Agenda - 2023.11.07

Link 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

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Civil Engineering Proposal by LEI (Larson Engineering, Inc.) for the Baseball Outfield Drainage Repair Project

4.

ADJOURNMENT
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 11/03/2023 - 10:21

Board Agenda - 2023.11.08 Notice to Attend

Board Agenda - 2023.11.08 Notice to Attend

November 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

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

lflaherty@inde… Tue, 11/07/2023 - 08:38

Board Agenda - 2023.11.20

Board Agenda - 2023.11.20

Link 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

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills

4.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, November 27th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board                           Room, Independence

lflaherty@inde… Thu, 11/16/2023 - 08:20

Board Agenda - 2023.11.21 Notice to Attend

Board Agenda - 2023.11.21 Notice to Attend

November 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

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  
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 11/20/2023 - 08:03

Board Agenda - 2023.11.27

Board Agenda - 2023.11.27

Link 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

 

 

Regular/Annual Meeting

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

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.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.01

Resident Students

2.

501.03*

Compulsory Attendance

3.

501.04

Entrance – Admissions

4.

501.05

Attendance Center Assignment

5.

501.06*

Student Transfers In

6.

501.07*

Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals

7.

501.08

Student Attendance Records

8.

501.09* and 501.09E1

Student Absences – Excused and Request for Remote Learning Form

9.

501.10, 501.10E1, and 501.10R1

Truancy, Sample Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance, and Truancy Regulation

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Angie Williams

West Elem 5.5 hr POS/Food Service Worker

12/21/2023

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Ryan Ohrt

JSH .5 FTE Robotics

$868

11/01/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Budget Report

 

 

     2.  Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2023

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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

 

 

     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*

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Canvass of Board Election from November 7, 2023 – Receive and File

 

B. Comments from Outgoing Board Member(s) and Recognition for their Service

 

C. Adjournment of Retiring Board

 

Organizational Meeting of the Board

1.

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will preside over the meeting until a President of the School Board is elected.

2.

CALL TO ORDER

 

A. Administration of Oath to Elected Members

 

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will administer the oath to new members.

 

B. Election of a President of the Board

 

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.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

C. Election of a Vice President of the Board

 

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.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

D. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Location for 2023-2024

 

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

 

E. Roll Call Vote Order for 2023-2024

 

Dec/Jan/Feb

Barnett, Hansen, Hill, McCardle, Trimble

Mar/Apr

Hansen, Hill, McCardle, Trimble, Barnett

May/June

Hill, McCardle, Trimble, Barnett, Hansen

July/Aug/Sept

McCardle, Trimble, Barnett, Hansen, Hill

Oct/Nov

Trimble, Barnett, Hansen, Hill, McCardle

 

 

F. Review of Board Meeting Bills Schedule for 2023-2024

 

Mar/May - Barnett

Jan/Jun - Trimble

Apr/Jul/Oct - Hill

Dec/Aug - Hansen

Feb/Sept/Nov - McCardle

 

G. Discussion of Committee Assignments for 2023-2024

Committee

 

 1.  IASB – Delegate Assembly (represents ICSD 

                   at the IASB Delegate Assembly)

 

 2.  Mustang Foundation Board of Directors

 

 3.  Calendar Committee                   

 

 4.  School Improvement Advisory Committee - SIAC

 

 5.  Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board

 

 6.  Career and Technical Advisory Committee  

 

 7.  Indee Agriculture Education

 

 8.  Buchanan County Conference Board

 

9.  Negotiations Committee

     (Board President and Vice President)

 

10. Benefit Advisory Board

 

11. City Council Liaisons

 

 

 

12. Review Board Meeting Bills

 

 

 

 

 

13. PPEL Levy Committee (2)

 

14. Resource Enhancement and Protection Committee  

      (REAP)

 

15. Buildings and Grounds Committee (2)

 

16. Board Policy Review Committee

 

17. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee – DEI

Current Member

 

 Hansen

 

 

Smith/McCardle

 

Trimble

 

Smith

 

Hill 

 

McCardle

 

Smith

 

McCardle

 

Hansen/Trimble

 

 

Hill

 

Brandon/Rowley - Smith

Independence (2) – 

Hill/McCardle

 

Mar/May-Smith

Jan/Jun-Trimble

Apr/Jul/Oct-Hill

Dec/Aug-Hansen

Feb/Sept/Nov-McCardle

 

Trimble/McCardle

 

Hansen

 

 

Smith/Trimble

 

Smith

 

Trimble

New Member

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2023-2024

Committee

 

 

1.  Mustang Foundation Board of Directors

 

2.  Calendar Committee                   

 

3.  School Improvement Advisory Committee - SIAC

4.  Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board

 

5.  Career and Technical Advisory Committee  

 

 6.  Indee Agriculture Education

 

7.  Buchanan County Conference Board

 

8. Benefit Advisory Board

 

9. Facilities

 

10. Board Policy Review

 

11. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – DEI

Chairperson

 

 

Lans Flickinger

 

Supt Phillips

 

Erin Burmeister

 

Val Maximovich

 

Wade Stahr

 

 

Michael Haden

 

Assessors

 

 

Laura Morine

 

Supt Phillips

 

Supt Phillips

 

Supt Phillips

 

Approximate Number of Meetings

 

4-12

 

2-3

 

 

4

 

 

2-3

 

2

 

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

 

As Needed

 

12

 

12

Current Member

 

 

 Smith/McCardle

 

Trimble

 

Smith

 

 

Hill 

 

 

McCardle

 

Smith

 

 

McCardle

 

 

Hill

 

Smith/Trimble

 

Smith

 

Trimble

New Member

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board members will give committee updates during the Comments from the Board section at the board meeting following the committee meeting they attended.

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors

 

B. Consider Approval of the Official Newspaper of Publication for the District and Board of Directors

 

C. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories

 

D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session

 

E. Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer

 

F. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll

 

G. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2024

 

H. Consider Approval of the Affirmative Action Plan 2023-2024

 

I. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2023: Paul Upmeyer to Chicago, IL

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

M. Consider Approval of Dennis Craun, Jr. for Director District #9 Representative for the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors

 

N. Consider Approval of the Music License for Primary and Secondary Schools with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)

 

O. Consider Approval of Mustang Foundation Board Members to an Additional Three-Year Term to the Mustang Foundation Board

 

P. Consider Approval of the Quote from Fusion Forward for the Website Redesign 

7.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

TBD
lflaherty@inde… Tue, 11/21/2023 - 14:53

Board Agenda - 2023.12.18

Board Agenda - 2023.12.18

Link 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

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘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

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular/annual and organizational meeting on November 27, 2023.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.04

Responsibilities of the Board of Education

2.

200.05

Board Member Social Media Engagement

3.

202.05

Individual Authority

4.

203

Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest

5.

215

Public Participation in Board Meetings

6.

215.01

Public Complaints

7.

217.01

Board of Directors and Superintendent

8.

217.02

Board of Directors and Employees

9.

220

School Visitation by Board of Directors

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Seth Rupprecht

JSH JH Girls Basketball Coach

12/15/2023

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jean Crawford

West Elem 5.5 hr POS/Food Service Worker

$14.25/hr

12/12/2023

Teresa Hall

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher

$13.95/hr

12/14/2023

Carter Harris

JSH .5 FTE Assist Boys Wrestling Coach

$1,388

11/13/2023

Chris Shannon

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

$1,874

12/20/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills –  Trimble will review in January

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

F. Approval of SIAC’s Review of the Return to Learn Plan

 

 

G. Approval of the Contract with Fusion Forward for the Website Redesign

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Baseball Field Project – Michael Murphy, LEI

 

 

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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*

 

 

     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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2024-2025

 

B. Consider Approval of the Additional Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicant for January 2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $461,762.00

 

D. Closed Session

 

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.

        

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

 

E. Consider Approval of the Eligibility for an Open Enrollment

7.

ADJOURNMENT

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

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
lflaherty@inde… Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:28

Board Agenda - 2024.01.08

Board Agenda - 2024.01.08

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 8, 2024 Agenda

 

January 3, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘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

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.

FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH PIPER SANDLER

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

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
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 01/03/2024 - 14:25

Board Agenda - 2024.01.10

Board Agenda - 2024.01.10

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: January 10, 2024 Agenda

 

January 8, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘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

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Initial Independence Teachers’ Association Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence School Board of Education

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Opening Statement for Interest Based Negotiations to the Independence Teachers’ Association.

 

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
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 01/08/2024 - 08:21

Board Agenda - 2024.01.16

Board Agenda - 2024.01.16

Link 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

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘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

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

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.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

200.04

Responsibilities of the Board of Education

2.

200.05

Board Member Social Media Engagement

3.

202.05

Individual Authority

4.

203

Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest

5.

215

Public Participation in Board Meetings

6.

215.01

Public Complaints

7.

217.01

Board of Directors and Superintendent

8.

217.02

Board of Directors and Employees

9.

220

School Visitation by Board of Directors

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

401.02*

Equal Employment Opportunity

2.

701*and 701R1*

Fiscal Management and Financial Metrics

3.

502.09*

Student Substance Use

4.

701.02*

Depository of Funds

5.

701.04*

Transfer of Funds

6.

701.05*

Financial Records

7.

701.06*

Governmental Accounting Practices

8.

703.01*

Budget Planning

9.

703.02 Rescinded

Spending Plan

 

 

C. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Erin Maurer

BCSC 21.0 hrs/week Para

East Elem 14.0 hrs/week Behavior Interventionist Para and BCSC 21.0 hrs/week Reg Ed Para

$19.30/hr

12/11/2023

Hayley Patterson

East Elem 7.25 hr Behavior Interventionist Para

East Elem 7.0 Sp Ed Para

$14.35/hr

12/11/2023

Jeff Streblow

JSH 4.0 hr Night Custodian

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$14.60/hr +$344 prorated night stipend

01/03/2024

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Tim Darland

JSH JH Boys Basketball Coach

$2,500

12/18/2023

Lanie Dawson

East/West Elem Full Time Substitute Teacher

$211.17/day

TBD

Cole Zemple

JSH JH Girls Wrestling Coach

$2,082

12/18/2023

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills –  Hill will review in February

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Baseball Field Project – Michael Murphy, LEI

 

 

     2.  FFA Chicken Project – Michael Thomas, Alen Hilliard, Carson Hanaway, and Michael Haden

 

 

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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

 

 

     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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – January 2024: Jon Carey and Brian Loughren to Tulsa, OK

 

B. Discussion of AEA/IASB/SAI Day on the Hill/IASB Onboarding

7.

ADJOURNMENT

WORK SESSION

1.

FACILITY ASSESSMENT

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

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
lflaherty@inde… Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:26

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

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

From:   Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27                   

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

                                                                                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25

                                                                                                           

NOTICE

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

 

 

 
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 01/26/2024 - 10:40

Board Agenda - 2024.02.20

Board Agenda - 2024.02.20

Link 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

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘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.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

INDEPENDENCE CSD 2024 BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

REGULAR MEETING – Immediately Following Public Hearing

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on January 16, 2024 and the work session on January 30, 2024.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

401.02*

Equal Employment Opportunity

2.

701.00*and 701.00R1*

Fiscal Management and Financial Metrics

3.

502.09*

Student Substance Use

4.

701.02*

Depository of Funds

5.

701.04*

Transfer of Funds

6.

701.05*

Financial Records

7.

701.06*

Governmental Accounting Practices

8.

703.01*

Budget Planning

9.

703.02 Rescinded

Spending Plan

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

401.17

Delete Policy

Incorporated into Policy 605.06

Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

2.

401.18

Delete Policy

Incorporated into Policy 605.06

Email Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

3.

503.01* and 503.01R1*

Student Conduct and Student Suspension

4.

503.02*

Expulsion

5.

503.08 and 503.08R1

New Policy and Regulation

Student Threats of Violence and Incidents of Violence and Student Threats of Violence and Incidents of Violence Regulation

6.

605.06*, 605.06E1, and 605.06R1*

Internet – Appropriate Use, Elementary Internet Access Form, Secondary Internet Access Form, and Internet – Appropriate Use Regulation

7.

713

New Policy

Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Dianna Kosobucki

JSH .5 FTE Assistant Softball Coach

02/08/2024

Mary McCall

West Elem 8.0 hr Night Custodian

01/23/2024

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nikki Farrenkopf

Bus Garage 6.5 hr Bus Para

Bus Garage 6.5 hr Van Driver

$14.50/hr

01/22/2024

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Andria Anderson

JSH Assistant Girls Tennis Coach

$2,776

03/11/2024

Stacy Clark

JSH .75 FTE Science Teacher

$15,853 (prorated)

02/20/2024

Marsha Lehs

Bus Garage 4.5 hr Bus Para

$14.30/hr

02/09/2024

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hill will have reviewed the bills –  Barnett will review in March

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

G. Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements with Morningside University

 

H. Donation(s)

 

 

     1. Food Service Donation from the Sam Farrell Annual Pool Tournament

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Presentations

 

 

     1. AEA Advocacy – Joe Kremer, Central Rivers AEA

 

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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

 

 

     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

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Bids for the Baseball Field Improvements

 

B. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – October 2024: Michael Haden and FFA Members to Indianapolis, IN for National FFA Convention

 

C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2024: Michael Haden to San Antonio, TX for the National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference

 

D. Consider Approval of the Farm Leases (North Parcel and South Parcel) for 2024-2025

 

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

 

F. Discussion of School Resource Officer
 

G. Discussion of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for School Picture Companies

7.

ADJOURNMENT

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

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
lflaherty@inde… Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:13

Board Agenda - 2024.02.26

Board Agenda - 2024.02.26

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: February 26, 2024 Agenda

 

February 23, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘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

 

 

                                                    WORK SESSION        

 

1.

BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 02/23/2024 - 09:03

Board Agenda - 2024.03.08

Board Agenda - 2024.03.08

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 8, 2024 Agenda

 

March 6, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘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

 

 

                                                    WORK SESSION        

 

1.

REVIEW PROPERTY TAX OPTIONS

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

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
lflaherty@inde… Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:18

Board Agenda - 2024.03.12

Board Agenda - 2024.03.12

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 12, 2024 Agenda

 

March 11, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘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

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Master Contract Agreement Between Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) and the Board of Education for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026 (2 Years)

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room, Independence

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
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 03/11/2024 - 08:14

Board Agenda - 2024.03.18

Board Agenda - 2024.03.18

Link 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

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘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.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

2024-2025 PROPOSED SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on February 20, 2024, the work session on February 26, 2024, the work session on March 8, 2024, and the special meeting on March 12, 2024.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

401.17

Delete Policy

Incorporated into Policy 605.06

Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

2.

401.18

Delete Policy

Incorporated into Policy 605.06

Email Acceptable Use Policy for Staff

3.

503.01* and 503.01R1*

Student Conduct and Student Suspension

4.

503.02*

Expulsion

5.

503.08 and 503.08R1

New Policy and Regulation

Student Threats of Violence and Incidents of Violence and Student Threats of Violence and Incidents of Violence Regulation

6.

605.06*, 605.06E1, and 605.06R1*

Internet – Appropriate Use, Elementary Internet Access Form, Secondary Internet Access Form, and Internet – Appropriate Use Regulation

7.

713 and 713R1

New Policy

Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.11*

Student Release During School Hours

2.

501.12*

Pregnant Students

3.

Delete Policy

501.13

Married Students

 

4.

501.14*

Students of Legal Age

5.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

6.

501.16

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

7.

501.17

Homeless Children and Youth

8.

Delete Policy

501.18

Student Work Permits

9.

502.01*

Student Appearance

10.

502.02*

Care of School Property/Vandalism

11.

Delete Policy

502.03

Use of Bicycles

12.

502.04*

Use of Motor Vehicles

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Kenzie Fischels

Head Girls Wrestling Coach

03/05/2024

Laura Morine

Director of Finance/Board Secretary

06/30/2024

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Linda Bonney

JSH 8.0 hr Custodian (Night)

East Elem 8.0 hr Custodian (Night)

$17.80/hr plus $228 pro-rated night stipend

03/04/2024

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Mereme Azizi

JSH 8.0 hr Custodian (Night)

$14.80/hr plus $228 pro-rated night stipend

03/04/2024

Carter Harris

JSH JH Boys and Girls Track Coach

$1,736

03/25/2024

Spencer Pink

JSH JH Boys Track Coach

$1,736

03/25/2024

Jordon Snyder

JSH JH Girs Track Coach

$1,736

03/25/2024

Summer School

 

 

 

Paige Benesh

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Alicia Conner

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Lanie Dawson

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Sarah Davis

Extended School Year Special Education Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Susan Gonterman

Elementary Summer School Para

$17.85/hr*

07/15/2024

Heather Gothard

Elementary Summer School Para

$14.75/hr*

07/15/2024

Kathryn Gram

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Jenavieve Grover

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Theresa Hocken

Elementary Summer School Para

$15.30hr*

07/15/2024

Charity Houlton-Oien

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Rachel Hurley

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Sue Knott

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Holly McGraw

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Holly McGraw

Extended School Year Special Education Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Erin Rosburg

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

Maddie Wegmann

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

07/15/2024

*Pending 2024-2025 Negotiations

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Barnett will have reviewed the bills  – McCardle will review in April

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

G. Cooperative Agreement by and between University of Northern Iowa and Cooperating Educational Agencies for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

 

H. Donations

 

 

     1. Ace Hardware - Miscellaneous Items Due to the Transition from Hardware Hank

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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

 

 

     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*

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2024-2025 School Calendar

 

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement of Service with Timberline Billing Service LLC Effective July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2027

 

C. Consider Approval of the Frontline Education Renewal Notice Effective July 1, 2024

 

D. Consider Approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2024-2025

 

E. Consider Approval of the Employee Benefit Systems Third Party Administration Service Agreement with TRIG, INC. d/b/a Employee Benefit Systems

 

F. Consider Approval of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025

 

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

7.

ADJOURNMENT

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 03/15/2024 - 13:16

Board Agenda - 2024.03.25

Board Agenda - 2024.03.25

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: March 25, 2024 Agenda

 

March 22, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘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

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 p.m.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

Proposed INDEPENDENCE Property Tax Levy Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

SPECIAL MEETING – IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

A. Approval of Resignations

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Brenda Hearn

East/West Elem Title I/Reading Interventionist

End of 2023-2024 School Year

Kara Hoyle

West Elem 7.25 hr Special Education Para

04/04/2024

Dewey Hupke

JSH Assistant Principal

06/30/2024

Christine Juhl

JSH Art Teacher

End of 2023-2024 School Year

Bridget Krempges

JSH Special Education Teacher

End of 2023-2024 School Year

Paul Upmeyer

JSH JH Band Teacher

End of 2023-2024 School Year

Paul Upmeyer

JSH Assistant Band Director

End of 2023-2024 School Year

Paul Upmeyer

JSH Assistant Summer Band Director

End of 2023-2024 School Year

Paul Upmeyer

JSH AV Tech Club Sponsor

End of 2023-2024 School Year

Paul Upmeyer

JSH Auditorium Manager

End of 2023-2024 School Year

 

 

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

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kellen Kessler

JSH Science Teacher

$55,217

08/19/2024

 

 

C. Approval of Change Order (CO) #1 for Independence CSD 2024 Baseball Field Improvements

4.

ADJOURNMENT

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 03/22/2024 - 14:32

Board Agenda - 2024.04.09

Board Agenda - 2024.04.09

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: April 9, 2024 Agenda

 

April 8, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘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

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 3:45 p.m.

 

Initial Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians) Negotiation Proposal to the Independence School Board of Education

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Negotiation Proposal to the Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians)

 

 

 
lflaherty@inde… Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:30

Board Agenda - 2024.04.15

Board Agenda - 2024.04.15

Link 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

                                                                                    Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘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.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

AMENDED 2023-2024 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

3.

PROPOSED 2024-2025 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

REGULAR MEETING – Immediately Following Public Hearing

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

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.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.11*

Student Release During School Hours

2.

501.12*

Pregnant Students

3.

Delete Policy

501.13

Married Students

 

4.

501.14*

Students of Legal Age

5.

501.15*

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

6.

501.16

Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

7.

501.17

Homeless Children and Youth

8.

Delete Policy

501.18

Student Work Permits

9.

502.01*

Student Appearance

10.

502.02*

Care of School Property/Vandalism

11.

Delete Policy

502.03

Use of Bicycles

12.

502.04*

Use of Motor Vehicles

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

502.05* and 505.05R1

Student Expression and Student Publications and Student Expression and Student Publications Code

2.

502.06

Student Complaints and Grievances

3.

502.07

Student Lockers

4.

502.08

Weapons

5.

502.10*, 502.10E1, and 502.10R1*

Search and Seizure, Search and Seizure Checklist, and Search and Seizure Regulation

6.

502.11

Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies

7.

503.03, 503.03E1, and 503.03R1

Fines – Fees – Charges, Fee Waiver Application, and Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures

8.

504.01*

Student Government

9.

504.02*

Student Organizations

10.

504.04*

Student Social Events

11.

504.05

Student Performances

12.

504.08

Student Activity Program

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Garry Anderson

JSH JH Girls Wrestling Coach

04/08/2024

Kaitlyn Craft

East Elem Special Ed Teacher

06/04/2024

Brenda Hearn

JSH JH Volleyball Coach

04/04/2024

Gina Homan

JSH .5 FTE Large Group Speech Director

04/02/2024

Marsha Lehs

Bus Garage 4.5 hr Bus Para

03/14/2024

Valerie Maximovich

District Volunteer Mentor Coordinator

05/31/2024

Kathy Meyer

East Elem Kindergarten Teacher

05/31/2024

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments/Changes

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Susan Gonterman

West Elem 6.75 hr Special Ed Para

West Elem 7.0 hr Behavior Interventionist Para

$17.85/hr

04/08/2024

Ashley Nehl

West Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para

$14.55/hr

04/08/2024

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Amber Ciesielski

West Elem 7.0 hr Special Ed Para

$14.10/hr

04/08/2024

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills  – Barnett will review in May

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

G. Grants

 

 

     1.  Subaward Agreement Between Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency    

          Management and Independence Community School District

 

H. Approval of Change Order (CO) #2 Bid Form 1 and 2 for Independence CSD 2024 Baseball Field Improvements

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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.

 

B. Presentations

 

 

     1.  District Website – Steve Noyes

 

 

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

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

 

 

     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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Discussion of Final Fiscal Year 2022 Audit

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Amended 2023-2024 Certified Budget

 

B. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2024-2025 Certified Budget

 

C. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Graduate Candidates                for May 2024

 

D. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – May 2024: Maddie Wegmann and the Thespian Troupe to Rock Island, IL

 

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

 

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

 

G. Consider Approval of the Work-Based Learning Coordinator Contract between Central Rivers Area Education Agency and Independence Community School District

 

H. Consider Approval of the Agreement with CrisisGo for Safety iResponse with Mapping as the Crisis Preparation and Response Platform for ICSD.

8.

ADJOURNMENT

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

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
lflaherty@inde… Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:46

ARCHIVED BOARD AGENDAS

ARCHIVED BOARD AGENDAS

Use the link below to find links for board meeting agendas from 2009 - 2021.

 

https://www.independence.k12.ia.us/district-information/board-of-educat…

 

jen@iowaschool… Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:57

2020-21 BOARD AGENDAS

2020-21 BOARD AGENDAS

Click on the links below to view school board meeting agendas for the 2020-21 school year.

jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/16/2021 - 20:56

Board Agenda - 2020.07.09

Board Agenda - 2020.07.09

July 8, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                   
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23      

                                                                                                                                   

Due to the CDC’s social distancing recommendations, members of the public may view the meeting via a live stream on the Independence Community School’s Facebook page.  This Facebook link is on our website’s home page at www.independence.k12.ia.us. 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Resignations/Retirements

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Angie Bonefas

ECC/East Elem Instructional Coach

07/03/2020

 

 

B. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Todd Reed

Grades K-6 Extended Learning Program (ELP)/Talented and Gifted (TAG) Teacher

Grades 5-12 Extended Learning Program (ELP)/Talented and Gifted (TAG) Teacher

$57,031

08/18/2020

 

 

Salary is based on 2019-2020 Combined Salary Spreadsheet and will be updated according to the                 2020-2021 contract settlement.

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Alicia Conner

West Elem Sp Ed Teacher

$44,293

08/17/2020

Chris Harbaugh

JSH Professional School Counselor

$58,738*

08/17/2020

Hayley Krogh

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

$39,198

08/17/2020

McKinley Meyer

JSH Social Studies Teacher

$39,198

08/17/2020

Danielle Miller

East Elem Sp Ed Teacher

$64,037

08/17/2020

Austin Pink

JSH PE Teacher

$51,299

08/17/2020

Megan Slessor

Elem .5 FTE Extended Learning Program (ELP)/Talented and Gifted (TAG) Teacher

$28,834

08/17/2020

 

All Salaries are based on 2019-2020 Combined Salary Spreadsheet and will be updated according to the 2020-2021 contract settlement.

*Ten Extended Contract Days

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –

 Monday, July 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - TBD

Monday, August 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 16th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/16/2021 - 20:59

Board Agenda - 2020.07.20

Board Agenda - 2020.07.20

July 16, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                       
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m.  at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of regular meeting on June 15, 2020, the special meeting on June 30, 2020, and the special meeting on July 9, 2020.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

501.9* and 501.9E1 (new)

Student Absences – Excused and Request for Remote Learning Form

2.

601.2*

School Day

3.

604.12 (new)

Appropriate Use of Online learning Platforms

4.

907 (new) and 907.R1 (new)

District Operation During Public Emergencies and District Operations During a Public Health Emergency Regulation

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Gail Burlage

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/Food Service Worker

06/30/2020

Kayla Degenhardt-Johnson

East Elem 4.5 hr At-Risk Para

07/07/2020

Marilyn Oline

JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

07/08/2020

Kay Reidy

Small Group Speech Director

06/30/2020

Kay Reidy

.5 FTE HS Play Director

06/30/2020

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Richard Wearmouth

Bus Garage 4.0 hr/day Bus Driver

$17.75/hr

08/24/2020

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director O’Loughlin will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal and Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

     2.  West Elementary Principal and East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2020-2021 Contracted Services Agreement

 

B. Consider Approval of the 2020 Renewal Proposal with SU Insurance Company

 

C. Consider Approval of the Beverage Agreement with Pepsi Beverages Company through 07/20/2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the Letter of Agreement between the Independence Community School District and Covenant Family Solutions

 

E. Consider Approval of the Transportation Sharing Agreement with Jesup Community School District for 2020-2021

 

F. Consider Approval of the Human Resources Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2020-2021

 

G. Consider Approval of the Maintenance Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2020-2021

 

H. Consider Approval of the Food Service Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2020-2021

 

I. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks

 

J. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

 

K. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook for Activities Participation

 

L. Consider Approval of the IASB Legislative Priorities

 

M. Return to School

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

Monday, August 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - TBD

Monday, September 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 16th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

jen@iowaschool… Wed, 06/16/2021 - 20:59

Board Agenda - 2020.07.29

Board Agenda - 2020.07.29

July 28, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members    

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent
 

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                      
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23      

                                                                                               

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

The public may also view the meeting via a live stream on the Independence Community School’s Facebook page.  This Facebook link is on our website’s home page at www.independence.k12.ia.us

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Joan Goedken

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

East Elem Title I Teacher

$70,495

08/18/2020

Kerry Pasker

East Elem Title I Teacher and District Wide Interventionist/             Title I Curriculum Leader

ECC/East and West Elem Grades PK-6 Instructional Coach

$65,629 + $8,500

08/2020

 

 

Salary is based on 2019-2020 Combined Salary Spreadsheet and will be updated according to the 2020-2021 contract settlement.

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jon Carey

JSH Mentor Teacher – Social Studies

$2,000

08/17/2020

Sonya Elzey

JSH Capturing Kids Hearts Initiative Leader

$1,500

08/2020

Matt Miller

JSH Social Studies Curriculum Leader

$4,500

08/2020

 

 

4.

OLD BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

5.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Point of Beginning Survey Services Contract to Survey the West Elementary Site

 

B. Consider Approval of the Revision of the Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) Contract for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

 

C. Consider Approval of the Resolution Recognizing the ITA and the ICSD Desire for Increased Supplemental State Aid. 

 

Roll Call Vote

6.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –

Monday, August 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 16th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence
dawn.gibson.cm… Tue, 06/29/2021 - 22:15

Board Agenda - 2020.08.17

Board Agenda - 2020.08.17

August 14, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                          

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent     

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                 
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                       
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of regular meeting on July 20, 2020 and the special meeting on July 29, 2020.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

103, 103.E1*, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1

Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure

2.

106 (rewrite), 106.E1, 106.E2, 106.E3, 106.R1 (rewrite),

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

3.

108 (new)

Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

4.

302.4*

Administration and Area Education Agency

 

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

5.

303.7*

Superintendent Civic Activities

6.

304.1*

Administrative Positions

7.

304.8*

Administrator Civic Activities

8.

401.2*

Equal Employment Opportunity

9.

402.2*

Child Abuse Reporting

10.

403.7*, 403.7E1*, 403.7E2, 403.7E3,

403.7E4, 403.7E5, 403.7E6 (new), and 403.7R1

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees, Certification from Current Employer Participating in Drug and Alcohol Program, Certification of Previous Employers Requiring Commercial Driver’s License Consent to Release Information to Independence Community School District, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Acknowledgement Form, Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Observation Form, Drug and Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

11.

409.1*

Employee Vacation – Holidays

12.

409.2 (rewrite), 409.2E1 (new, 409.2E2 (new)

Employee Leave of Absence and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Request Form Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Request Form Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), 

13.

409.3* and 409.3E1*

Employee Family and Medical Leave and Leave Notice to Employees

14.

409.4 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Bereavement Leave

15.

409.5 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Political Leave

16.

409.6 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Jury Duty Leave

17.

409.7 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Military Service Leave

18.

414.1 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Vacations – Holidays – Personal Leave

19.

414.2 (rescinded)

Classified Personal Illness Leave

20.

414.3 and 414.3E1 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Family and Medical Leave and Classified Employee Family and Medical leave Notice to Employees

21.

414.4 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Bereavement Leave

22.

414.5 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Political Leave

23.

414.6 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Jury Duty Leave

24.

414.7 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Military Service Leave

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Tracy Curtis

JSH Math Teacher

08/10/2020

Brenda Good

Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver

08/05/2020

Karlie Niedert

Assistant Volleyball Coach

08/12/2020

Bryce Rigdon

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

07/27/2020

Bryce Rigdon

Assistant Baseball Coach

07/27/2020

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Leah Zweigle

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher

JSH 5.5 hr Cook/FS Worker

$10.60/hr

08/24/2020

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Aaron Atwood-Blaine

JSH Math Teacher

$61,731*

08/17/2020

Lori Bowers

District Wide Interventionist/Title I Curriculum Leader

$4,500

08/2020

Emma Flaucher

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher/Food Service Worker

$10.30/hr

08/24/2020

Kate Grover

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

$46,100*

08/17/2020

Alyssa Hawkins

Assistant Volleyball Coach

$2,668

08/17/2020

Dana Mikel

West Elem Google Classroom Initiative Leader

$1,500

08/2020

Kelly Mitchell

East Elem Seesaw Initiative Leader

$1,500

08/2020

Megan Rawlins

JH Volleyball Coach

$2,309

08/10/2020

Jessica Willman

East Elem Mentor Teacher – 2nd Grade

$2,000

08/2020

*One extended contract day.

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1. HSR Associates Inc.

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal and Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

     2.  West Elementary Principal and East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Return to School Update

 

C. Consider Approval of the Beverage Agreement with Pepsi Beverages Company through 07/20/2023

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement between Independence Community School District and Hawkeye Community College through June 30, 2021

 

B. Consider Approval for a Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Plan with Great American Insurance Group through August 1, 2021

 

C. Consider Approval of Amending the Dress Code and Grooming Language in the 2020-2021 Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

Monday, September 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 16th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence
dawn.gibson.cm… Tue, 06/29/2021 - 22:32

Board Agenda - 2020.08.31

Board Agenda - 2020.08.31

August 28, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                       
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

Re:  Working agenda for the work session on Monday, August 31, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

 

All attending in-person are asked to wear a mask, face shield, or other appropriate face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Those unable to wear a face covering are invited to view the meeting via a live stream on the Independence Community School District's Facebook page. 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RETURN TO SCHOOL UPDATE

 

3.

INSURANCE

 

 

A.  Mark J. Becker & Associates, LLC

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION – Jr/Sr High School Library

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

Monday, September 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - TBD

Monday, October 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 16th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Tue, 06/29/2021 - 22:33

Board Agenda - 2020.09.21

Board Agenda - 2020.09.21

September 18, 2020

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                     

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                       
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of regular meeting on August 17, 2020 and the work session on August 31, 2020.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

103, 103.E1*, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1

Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure

2.

106 (rewrite), 106.E1, 106.E2, 106.E3, 106.R1 (rewrite),

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy, Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

3.

108 (new)

Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

4.

302.4*

Administration and Area Education Agency

5.

303.7*

Superintendent Civic Activities

6.

304.1*

Administrative Positions

7.

304.8*

Administrator Civic Activities

 

8.

401.2*

Equal Employment Opportunity

9.

402.2*

Child Abuse Reporting

10.

403.7*, 403.7E1*, 403.7E2, 403.7E3,

403.7E4, 403.7E5, 403.7E6 (new), and 403.7R1*

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees, Certification from Current Employer Participating in Drug and Alcohol Program, Certification of Previous Employers Requiring Commercial Driver’s License Consent to Release Information to Independence Community School District, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Acknowledgement Form, Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Observation Form, Drug and Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

11.

409.1*

Employee Vacation – Holidays

12.

409.2 (rewrite), 409.2E1 (new, 409.2E2 (new)

Employee Leave of Absence and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Request Form Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Request Form Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), 

13.

409.3* and 409.3E1*

Employee Family and Medical Leave and Leave Notice to Employees

14.

409.4 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Bereavement Leave

15.

409.5 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Political Leave

16.

409.6 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Jury Duty Leave

17.

409.7 (rescinded)

Licensed Employee Military Service Leave

18.

414.1 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Vacations – Holidays – Personal Leave

19.

414.2 (rescinded)

Classified Personal Illness Leave

20.

414.3 and 414.3E1 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Family and Medical Leave and Classified Employee Family and Medical leave Notice to Employees

21.

414.4 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Bereavement Leave

22.

414.5 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Political Leave

23.

414.6 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Jury Duty Leave

24.

414.7 (rescinded)

Classified Employee Military Service Leave

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

800

Objectives of Buildings & Sites

2.

801.1

Buildings & Sites Long Range Planning

3.

801.2

Buildings & Sites Surveys

4.

801.3

Educational Specifications for Buildings & Sites

5.

801.4

Selection of an Architect

6.

801.5

Site Acquisition

7.

801.7

Financing Sites & Construction

8.

801.8

Supervision of Construction

9.

802.1

Maintenance Schedule

10.

802.2

Requests for Improvements

11.

802.3

Emergency Repairs

12.

802.4, 802.4R1, and 802.4R2

Capital Assets, Capital Assets Regulation, and Capital Assets Management System Definitions

13.

802.5

Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

14.

802.6

Parking

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Bob Beatty

JH Football Coach

08/10/2020

Mindy Jenkins

West Elem Sp Ed Teacher

08/17/2020

Junior Rodnez

JSH 8.0 hr Custodian

08/31/2020

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Chad Beatty

.5 FTE JH Football Coach

1.0 FTE JH Football Coach

$1,732

08/10/2020

Gina Homan

.5 FTE HS Play Director

1.0 FTE HS Play Director

$2,078

08/24/2020

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Emma Boots

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$11.30/hr + $581 pro-rated night stipend

09/01/2020

Brenda Cashen

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$13.00/hr + $546 pro-rated night stipend

09/21/2020

Hugh Deberg

Head Girls Basketball Coach

$5,079

11/16/2020

Margaret Hall

Bus Garage 6.5 hr Van Driver

$12.85/hr

08/31/2020

Sandy Hart

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$10.30/hr

09/03/2020

Charity Houlton-Oien

West Elem Sp Ed Teacher

$45,896

09/02/2020

Richard Morris

Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver

$17.75/hr

08/24/2020

Kristi Price

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$10.30/hr

09/10/2020

Kayla Roder

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$13.20/hr + $560 pro-rated night stipend

09/14/2020

Josh Troutman

.5 FTE JH Football Coach

$802

08/10/2020

Kristy Ward

JSH 7.5 hr Assistant to the Director of Food Service

$15.50/hr

09/21/2020

Rebecca Wearmouth

Bus Garage 3.0 hr Bus Driver

$17.55/hr

08/24/2020

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  COVID Funding – Laura Morine

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal and East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Return to School Update

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Contract between Northeast Iowa Community College and Independence Community School District for 2020-2021 Academic Year

 

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement with Buchanan County Health Center for Wellness Programming through July 31, 2021

 

C. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage with Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2023

 

D. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2020-2021

 

E. Consider Approval of Updating COVID Safety Guidelines

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

Monday, September 28th IASB Work Session 6:00 p.m. – Central Office Board Room,   

                                                                                                   Independence

Monday, October 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 16th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 13:39

Board Agenda - 2020.09.30

Board Agenda - 2020.09.30

September 29, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      
 

Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                       
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23

 

Re:  Working agenda for the work session on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

IASB – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

Monday, October 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 16th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 13:46

Board Agenda - 2020.10.19

Board Agenda - 2020.10.19

October 16, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of regular meeting on September 21, 2020 and the work session on September 30, 2020.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

800

Objectives of Buildings & Sites

2.

801.1

Buildings & Sites Long Range Planning

3.

801.2

Buildings & Sites Surveys

4.

801.3

Educational Specifications for Buildings & Sites

5.

801.4

Selection of an Architect

6.

801.5

Site Acquisition

7.

801.7

Financing Sites & Construction

8.

801.8

Supervision of Construction

9.

802.1

Maintenance Schedule

10.

802.2*

Requests for Improvements

11.

802.3

Emergency Repairs

12.

802.4, 802.4R1, and 802.4R2

Capital Assets, Capital Assets Regulation, and Capital Assets Management System Definitions

13.

802.5

Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

14.

802.6

Parking

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

802.7

Vandalism

2.

802.8

Energy Conservation

3.

802.9

Contract for Maintenance Services

4.

802.10

Intangible Assets

5.

803.1

Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

6.

803.2

Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Buildings and Sites

7.

803.3

Vacant Facilities

8.

804.1

Facilities Inspections

9.

804.2

District Emergency Operations Plans

10.

804.3

First Aid

11.

804.4

Facilities Security

12.

804.5

Employee Safety Inservice

13.

804.7

Asbestos Containing Material

14.

804.8

Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Chelsey Preuss

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

09/25/2020

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Theresa Hocken

East Elem 5.5 hr Food Service

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$10.60/hr

10/19/2020

Sue Hogan

JSH 5.5 hr Food Service

East Elem 5.5 hr Food Service

$10.60/hr

10/19/2020

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kyle Eilers

JSH 3.0 hr Dishwasher

$10.30/hr

10/19/2020

Deborah Hammond

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$10.30/hr

10/12/2020

Eryca Hingtgen-Bass

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

$3,181

11/01/2020

John Howard

JH Girls Basketball Coach

$2,309

10/19/2020

Cindy Michels

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$10.30/hr

10/12/2020

Nicholas Miller

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$11.30/hr + $525 pro-rated night stipend

09/29/2020

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Sornson will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  FY2020 Financial Update – Laura Morine

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Propane Agreement with Consolidated Energy Co.

 

B. Consider Approval of the Following to a Three-Year Term to the Mustang Foundation Board:  Rob Robinson, Jeremy Hahn, Lloyd Davis, and Megan Rasmussen

 

C. Consider Approval of the Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program

 

Roll Call Vote

 

D. Consider Approval of the Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance

 

E. Consider Approval of Baseball/Softball Facility Improvements

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –  

Monday, November 16th Public Hearing and Regular/Annual Meeting 5:50 p.m. - Jr/Sr High  

                                            School Auditorium, Independence, IA

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 13:56

Board Agenda - 2020.11.16

Board Agenda - 2020.11.16

November 13, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular/annual meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020 beginning at 5:50 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of regular meeting on October 19, 2020.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

802.7

Vandalism

2.

802.8

Energy Conservation

3.

802.9

Contract for Maintenance Services

4.

802.10

Intangible Assets

5.

803.1

Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

6.

803.2

Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Buildings and Sites

7.

803.3

Vacant Facilities

8.

804.1

Facilities Inspections

9.

804.2

District Emergency Operations Plans

10.

804.3

First Aid

11.

804.4

Facilities Security

12.

804.5

Employee Safety Inservice

13.

804.7

Asbestos Containing Material

14.

804.8

Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply

 

 

 

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

900

Principles and Objectives for Community Relations

2.

901.1

Public Examination of School District Records

3.

901.2

Board of Directors and Community Relations

4.

902.1

News Media Relations

5.

902.2

News Conferences and Interviews

6.

902.3

News Releases

7.

902.4

Students and the News Media

8.

902.5

Employees and the News Media

9.

902.6

Live Broadcast or Videotaping

10.

902.7

Unmanned Aircraft or Aerial Systems

11.

903

Other Intradistrict Relations

12.

904.1

School - Community Groups

13.

904.2

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

14.

904.3 and 904.3E1

Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites and Volunteer Interest Information

15.

904.4

Public Conduct on School Premises

16.

904.5 and 904.5R1

Distribution of Materials and Distribution of Materials Regulation

17.

905.1

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

18.

905.2

Advertising and Promotion

19.

906.1 and 906.1E1

Community Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

20.

906.2

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

21.

907 and 907.R1

District Operations During Public Emergencies and District Operations During a Public Health Emergency Regulation

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Mark Geertsma

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

10/28/2020

Robert Hocken

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

10/28/2020

Heather Nefzger

JH Cross Country Coach

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Ryan Ruffcorn

JH Boys Basketball Coach

11/03/2020

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Brad Arnold

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

$2,771

11/16/2020

Matt Fuelling

JH Boys Basketball Coach

$1,603

12/17/2020

Kayla Kanellis

Elementary Remote Learning Teacher

$26,927 (pro-rated for BA 1st Year Teacher)

11/13/2020

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Sornson will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

     3.  Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2020

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board, Including Committee Assignment Updates

 

 

C. Comments from the Superintendent

 

 

D. Presentations

 

 

     1. K-12 Literacy

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval to Continue Participation in the Instructional Support Program for the Independence Community School District.

 

B. Consider Approval of District Student Learning Goals

 

C. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2021-2022 School Year

 

D. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2021-2022 School Year

 

E. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2020 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2019, and ELL (English Language Learners) Beyond 5 Years

 

F. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2021

 

G. Consider Approval of Vacation Pay Out

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Annual Meeting of the Board

 

1.

Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary, will preside over the meeting until a President of the School Board is elected.

2.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

A. Election of a President of the Board

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for President of the School Board for 2020-2021.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

B. Election of a Vice President of the Board

 

Ballots will be electronic to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2020-2021.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the Board Vice President.

 

Laura J. Morine will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated board member will be recorded.

 

C. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Location for 2020-2021

 

2020-2021 Proposed School Board Meetings – 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom: 

December 21, 2020                                                (3rd Monday of the Month)

January 18, 2021

February 15, 2021

March 15, 2021

April 19, 2021

May 17, 2021

June 21, 2021

July 19, 2021

August 16, 2021

September 20, 2021

October 18, 2021

November 15, 2021

 

D. Roll Call Vote Order for 2020-2021

 

 

Dec/Jan/Feb

O’Loughlin, Hansen, Smith, Sornson, Trimble

Mar/Apr

Hansen, Smith, Sornson, Trimble, O’Loughlin

May/June

Smith, Sornson, Trimble, O’Loughlin, Hansen

July/Aug/Sept

Sornson, Trimble, O’Loughlin, Hansen, Smith

Oct/Nov

Trimble, O’Loughlin, Hansen, Smith, Sornson

 

 

 

E. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2020-2021

 

Committee

 1.  Extra-Curricular Activities   

 2.  IASB – Delegate Assembly (represents ICSD 

                   at the 2021 IASB Delegate Assembly)

 3.  Mustang Foundation Board of Directors

 4.  Calendar Committee                   

 5.  School Improvement Advisory Committee - SIAC

 6.  Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board

 7.  Career and Technical Advisory Committee  

 8.  Indee Agriculture Education

 9. Construction Oversite and Traffic Flow Committee

10. Tree and Landscaping Committee

11. Auditorium Marketing Committee

12. Buchanan County Conference Board

13. Paver/Trail Funds Committee

14. Salary Compensation Advisory Committee

15. Benefit Advisory Committee

16. City Council Liaisons

Current Member

 O’Loughlin & Trimble

 Smith

 

 Sornson & Hansen

 Trimble

 Hansen

 Smith

 Sornson

 Sornson

 Trimble & Smith

 Hansen

 O’Loughlin & Hansen

 Hansen

 O’Loughlin

 Smith & O’Loughlin

 New for 2020-2021

 Brandon/Rowley - Smith                

 Independence - The rest 

 of the Board will rotate 

 based on bill review month.

New Member

    

 

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Lynch Dallas, P.C., and Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman, and Dicker LLP as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors

 

B. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories

 

C. Consider Approval of Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session

 

D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll

 

E. Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer

 

F. Discussion of Licensed Employee Early Retirement Plan Board Policy 407.3 and 407.4 and Certified Staff Early Notification Incentive

 

G. Consider Approval of Licensed Employee Early Retirement Plan Policy 407.3 and 407.4 First Reading

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

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Board Agenda - 2020.11.30

Board Agenda - 2020.11.30

November 24, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

                                                                                               

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Monday, November 30, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

The public may also view the meeting via a live stream on the Independence Community School’s Facebook page.  This Facebook link is on our website’s home page at www.independence.k12.ia.us

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Discussion of the Remote Learning Status

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS –

Monday, December 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, January 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

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Board Agenda - 2020.12.21

Board Agenda - 2020.12.21

December 17, 2020

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, December 21, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of public hearing and regular meeting on November 16, 2020, the annual meeting on November 16, 2020, and the special meeting on November 30, 2020.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

900

Principles and Objectives for Community Relations

2.

901.1

Public Examination of School District Records

3.

901.2

Board of Directors and Community Relations

4.

902.1

News Media Relations

5.

902.2

News Conferences and Interviews

6.

902.3

News Releases

7.

902.4

Students and the News Media

8.

902.5

Employees and the News Media

9.

902.6

Live Broadcast or Videotaping

10.

902.7

Unmanned Aircraft or Aerial Systems

11.

903

Other Intradistrict Relations

12.

904.1

School - Community Groups

13.

904.2

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

 

14.

904.3* and 904.3E1

Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites and Volunteer Interest Information

15.

904.4

Public Conduct on School Premises

16.

904.5 and 904.5R1

Distribution of Materials and Distribution of Materials Regulation

17.

905.1

Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

18.

905.2

Advertising and Promotion

19.

906.1 and 906.1E1

Community Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

20.

906.2

Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment

21.

907 and 907.R1

District Operations During Public Emergencies and District Operations During a Public Health Emergency Regulation

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

300

Role of School District Administration

2.

301.1

Management

3.

302.1

Administration and Board of Directors

4.

302.2

Administration and Employees

5.

302.3

Administration and Adjoining District Administration

6.

103*, 103.E1, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4*, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1

Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Discrimination Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure

7.

500 (rescinded)

Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students

8.

701.5*

Financial Records

9.

705.1, 705.1R1*, and 705.1R2 (new)

Purchasing – Bidding, Suspension and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedure, and Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts

 

 

C. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Nicole Troyer

ECC .5 FTE ECSE Teacher

ECC 1.0 FTE ECSE Teacher

$27,360

11/30/2020

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Madison Corkery

Assistant Large Group Speech Director

$1,283

12/14/2020

Seth Rupprecht

JSH .75 FTE At-Risk Teacher

BA 0 ($12,617)*

TBD*

 

 

 

 

*Salary is approximate depending on the number of days he will be teaching after his license is issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE).

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills

 

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Mentoring Program Update – Val Maximovich

 

 

     2.  Extended Learning Program (ELP) – Megan Slessor and Todd Reed

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Upper Iowa University Student Teacher Substitute Policy

 

B.  Consider Approval of the District Developed Special Education Service Delivery Plan Committee Members

 

C. Consider Approval of the Course Registration Guide for 2021-2022

 

D. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention)

 

E. Consider Approval of Extending the Deadline for Fiscal Year 2020 Vacation Days to March 31, 2021

 

F. Consider Approval of the Licensed Employee Early Retirement Plan Policy 407.3 and 407.4 Second Reading

 

G. Consider Approval of the Certified Staff Early Notification Incentive Resolution

 

Roll Call Vote

 

H. Closed Session

 

 

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

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, January 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, February 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

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Board Agenda - 2021.01.18

Board Agenda - 2021.01.18

January 14, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                       
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                                

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, January 18, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 21, 2020.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

300

Role of School District Administration

2.

301.1

Management

3.

302.1

Administration and Board of Directors

4.

302.2

Administration and Employees

5.

302.3

Administration and Adjoining District Administration

6.

103*, 103.E1, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4*, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1

Equal Educational Opportunity, Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination, Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination, Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, Discrimination Complaint Form, Witness Disclosure Form, Disposition of Complaint Form, and Grievance Procedure

7.

500 (rescinded)

Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students

8.

701.5*

Financial Records

9.

705.1, 705.1R1*, and 705.1R2 (new)

Purchasing – Bidding, Suspension and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedure, and Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

303.1

Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment

2.

303.2

Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal

3.

303.3

Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation

4.

303.4

Superintendent Duties

5.

303.5

Superintendent Evaluation

6.

303.6

Superintendent Professional Development

7.

303.7

Superintendent Civic Activities

8.

303.8

Superintendent Consulting/Outside Employment

9.

304.2

Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment

10.

304.3

Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal

11.

304.4

Administrator Salary and Other Compensation

12.

304.5

Administrator Duties

13.

304.6

Administrator Evaluation

14.

304.7

Administrator Professional Development

15.

304.8

Administrator Civic Activities

16.

305

Reduction in Administrative Positions

17.

306.1

Development and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations

18.

306.2

Monitoring of Administrative Regulations

19.

307

Administrator Code of Ethics

20.

308

Succession of Authority to the Superintendent

21.

309

Communication Channels

22.

409.2*, 409.2E1 (rescinded), and 409.2E2 (rescinded)

Employee Leave of Absence, Emergency Paid Sick Leave Request Form Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Request Form Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

I am requesting the Board waive the second reading of this policy and the rescinded exhibits as COVID -19 leave will be address in new business.

23.

503.1* and 503.1R1

Student Conduct and Student Suspension

I am requesting the Board waive the second reading of this policy and regulation.

24.

503.5*

Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restraint and Prone Restraint

I am requesting the Board waive the second reading of this policy.

25.

503.6, 503.6E1, 503.6E2, 506.3E3, and 506.3R1

(All New) 

Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students, Use of Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion Documentation Form, Debriefing Letter to Guardian of Student Involved in an Occurrence Where Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion was Used, Debriefing Meeting Document, and Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion with Students

I am requesting the Board waive the second reading of this policy, the exhibits and the resolution.

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Chad Beatty

JH Football Coach

01/12/2021

Chad Beatty

JH Boys Track Coach

01/12/2021

Beverly Garrigus

Assistant Small Group Speech Numbers Director

01/12/2021

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Gina Homan

Small Group Speech Director

$2,155

01/04/2021

Kris Martin

JSH Mentor Teacher – At-Risk

$1,000

01/04/2021

 

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills.  Director O’Loughlin - February

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Mentoring Program Update – Val Maximovich

 

 

     2.  Chapter 103 – Erin Burmeister

 

 

     3.  CRAEA Supports and Partnerships with ICSD – Josh Johnson

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Master Services Agreement with Frontline Technologies Group

 

B. Consider Approval of East/West Elementary Construction Project Bids

 

C. Consider Approval to Extend COVID-19 Leave Resolution

 

Roll Call Vote

 

D. Closed Session

 

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.

 

Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, February 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, March 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:36

Board Agenda - 2021.02.15

Board Agenda - 2021.02.15

February 12, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                       
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, February 15, 2021 beginning at 5:50 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 5:50 p.m.

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

2021-2022 PROPOSED SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on January 18, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

303.1

Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment

2.

303.2

Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal

3.

303.3

Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation

4.

303.4

Superintendent Duties

5.

303.5

Superintendent Evaluation

6.

303.6

Superintendent Professional Development

7.

303.7

Superintendent Civic Activities

 

 

Second Readings continued:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

8.

303.8

Superintendent Consulting/Outside Employment

9.

304.2

Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment

10.

304.3

Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal

11.

304.4

Administrator Salary and Other Compensation

12.

304.5

Administrator Duties

13.

304.6

Administrator Evaluation

14.

304.7

Administrator Professional Development

15.

304.8

Administrator Civic Activities

16.

305

Reduction in Administrative Positions

17.

306.1

Development and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations

18.

306.2

Monitoring of Administrative Regulations

19.

307

Administrator Code of Ethics

20.

308

Succession of Authority to the Superintendent

21.

309

Communication Channels

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Garry Anderson

JH Volleyball Coach

01/25/2021

Megan Rawlins

JH Volleyball Coach

01/21/2021

Megan Rawlins

JH Girls Basketball Coach

End of 2020-2021 Season

Kayla Roder

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

01/25/2021

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Bob Beatty

JH Boys Track Coach

JH Girls Track Coach

$2,181

02/15/2021

Seth Rupprecht

JSH .75 FTE At-Risk Teacher

JS 1.0 FTE At-Risk Teacher

$17,664

02/01/2021

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Tim Andersen

Assistant Small Group Speech Numbers Director

$1,385

01/04/2021

Chris Harbaugh

JH Boys Track Coach

$1,796

02/15/2021

Eryca Hingtgen-Bass

Assistant Girls Track Coach

$2,873

02/15/2021

McKinley Meyer

JH Boys Track Coach

$1,603

02/15/2021

Brooke Roth

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$17.75/hr

02/08/2021

Seth Rupprecht

JH Boys and Girls Track Coach

$1,668

02/15/2021

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director O’Loughlin will have reviewed the bills – Smith - March

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  English Language Learners (ELL) Program – Jenna Cooksley

 

     2.  Chromebooks – Steve Noyes

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

C. Final Fiscal Year 2020 Audit

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the 2021-2021 School Calendar

 

B. Consider Approval of Employee Early Retirements

 

C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – October 2021 National FFA Convention to Indianapolis, IN

 

D. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2021 Music Department Trip to Orlando, Florida

 

E. Consider Approval of Agreement between Independence Community School District and Larson Construction Co., Inc. for the East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

F. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for March 2021

 

G. Consider Approval of the Proposed Hawkeye Community College (HCC) Courses for 2021-2022

 

H. Consider Approval of the Farm Lease for 2021-2022

 

I. School Resource Officer (SRO) Discussion

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 15th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, May 17th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:52

Board Agenda - 2021.03.15

Board Agenda - 2021.03.15

March 12, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

Due to the CDC’s social distancing recommendations we are limiting in-person attendance to a total of 10 people which will be met by the School Board members and administrators.

Members of the public may view the meeting via a live stream on the Independence Community School’s Facebook page.  This Facebook link is on our website’s home page at www.independence.k12.ia.us.

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on February 15, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

505.6*

Graduation Requirements

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Hugh DeBerg

Head Girls Basketball Coach

03/10/2021

Mark Geertsma

Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

03/10/2021

Lonnie Hammond

JSH Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

02/23/2021

Sandy Hart

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

02/19/2021

April Loomis

West Elem 7.25 hr Sp Ed Para

02/26/2021

Hilary Peyton

JSH 7.5 hr Media Para

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Rebecca Wearmouth

Bus Garage 3.0 hr Bus Driver

12/31/2020

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kenzie Fischels

JH Girls Track Coach

$1,603

03/11/2021

Ron Neumann

JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$12.50/hr + $231 pro-rated night stipend

03/03/2021

Aislinn Smith

East Elem 6.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$10.30/hr

03/10/2021

Rylie Tegler

West Elem 6.5 hr Sp Ed Para

$10.30/hr

03/10/2021

 

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Sornson - April

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Comments from the Public.  Any public comment needs to be sent via email to Board Secretary Morine at lmorine@indeek12.org prior to 4:00 pm on March 15, 2021.  The Board President will read the comments but these public comments are limited to three minutes in length.  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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  English Language Learners (ELL) Program – Jenna Cooksley

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between University of Northern Iowa and Cooperating Educational Agencies for the 2021-2022 Academic Year

 

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement of Service between Timberline Billing Service and Independence Community School District for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Acer Chromebooks from CDWG for 2021-2022

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, March 29th Special Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, April 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Tuesday, May 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 15:05

Board Agenda - 2021.03.29 - Public Meetings

Board Agenda - 2021.03.29 - Public Meetings

March 26, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Monday, March 29, 2021 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at West Elementary Commons Area, 1301 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Initial Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians) Negotiation Proposal to the Independence School Board of Education    

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Negotiation Proposal to the Independence Educational Support Personnel (Secretaries, Food Service, Paraprofessionals and Custodians)

 
dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 14:59

Board Agenda - 2021.03.29

Board Agenda - 2021.03.29

March 26, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                 

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and special meeting on Monday, March 29, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

*The Board will be doing a walk through of West Elementary at 5:30 p.m.

Due to the CDC’s social distancing recommendations we are limiting in-person attendance to a total of 10 people which will be met by the School Board members and administrators.

Members of the public may view the meeting via a live stream on the Independence Community School’s Facebook page.  This Facebook link is on our website’s home page at www.independence.k12.ia.us.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

AMENDED 2020-2021 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

3.

PROPOSED 2021-2022 CERTIFIED BUDGET

 

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A. Insurance Presentation – Mark J. Becker & Associates, LLC

 

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Amended 2020-2021 Certified Budget

 

B. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2021-2022 Certified Budget

 

C. Consider Approval of the Budget Guarantee for 2021-2022

5.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, April 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Tuesday, May 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 15:02

Board Agenda - 2021.04.19

Board Agenda - 2021.04.19

April 15, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                                   

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on March 15, 2021, the public meetings on March 29, 2021, and the public hearing and special meeting on March 29, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Mackenzie Hupke

JSH Assistant Softball Coach

04/09/2021

Terri Janaszak

West Elem 5.75 hr Sp Ed Para

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Cindy Michels

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

04/09/2021

Vicky Neumann

West Elem 5.5 hr Sp Ed Para

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Megan Slessor

East/West Elem K-4 Extended Learning Program Teacher

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Deb Williams

JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

03/31/2021

 

 

C. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Kate Grover

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

$46,100*

08/17/2021

Danielle Oaks

West Elem 6th Grade Teacher

West Elem 5th Grade Teacher

$41,432*

08/17/2021

 

*Pending 2021-2022 Negotiations

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Aaron Atwood-Blaine

JSH Math Teacher

$61,438*

08/17/2021

Kayla Kanellis

East/West Elem Math Interventionist

$40,283*

2 Year Contract**

08/17/2021

Joel Knipe

JSH Band Teacher

$42,581*

08/16/2021

Joel Knipe

JSH Band Director

$4,502*

08/16/2021

Joel Knipe

JSH Summer Band Director

$1,732*

07/01/2021

Hayley Krogh

JSH Assist Boys Soccer Coach

$2,565

03/16/2021

Colton Lueck

JSH Math/Science Teacher

$41,432*

Two Year Contract**

08/16/2021

Ross Onken

Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver

$17.75/hr

05/03/2021

Lisa Preuss

JSH Summer School Para

$15/57/hr

06/14/2021

Seth Rupprecht

JSH Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

06/14/2021

Seth Rupprecht

East Elem Sp Ed Teacher

$40,283*

08/17/2021

 

*Pending 2021-2022 Negotiations

**Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Sornson will have reviewed the bills – Trimble - May

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Portrait of a Graduate – Erin Burmeister and Josh Johnson

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

6.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Orders

 

B. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Luther College for the                         2021-2022 Academic Year

 

C. Consider Approval of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

 

D. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Graduate Candidates                 for 2021

 

E. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Cedar Falls Community Schools for Men’s and Women’s Swimming for 2021-2022

 

 

F. Discuss Upcoming School Board Director Vacancy

 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Tuesday, May 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 16:44

Board Agenda - 2021.04.21

Board Agenda - 2021.04.21

April 20, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                                   

Re:  Agenda for the special meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m, at the Administration Building, 1207 1st St West, Independence Iowa.

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval to Waive the National Career Readiness Assessment for the 2020-2021 graduates as per Board Policy 505.6 – Graduation Requirements

 

B. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Graduate Candidates                 for May 2021

 

C. Consider Approval of the Revision of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Tuesday, May 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/30/2021 - 16:48

Board Agenda - 2021.05.05

Board Agenda - 2021.05.05

May 3, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                                                                                                              
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21                                                                                                                       
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23                                                                                                                                   

 

Re:  Working agenda for the public meetings on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

 

PUBLIC MEETING #1 – 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Initial Independence Teachers’ Association Negotiation Proposal to the Independence School Board of Education    

 

PUBLIC MEETING #2 – Immediately Following Public Meeting #1

 

 

Initial Independence School Board of Education Negotiation Proposal to the Independence Teachers’ Association

 
       

 

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Board Agenda - 2021.05.18

Board Agenda - 2021.05.18

May 14, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                           
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                          

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, IA

At 5:45 p.m. the board members and administrators/directors will meet with the retiring teachers in the cafeteria area of the Jr/Sr High School.

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

 

 

A. Iowa School Board Recognition Month

 

We would like to honor our current Board of Directors for their time, resources and energy in helping make our district the best it can be.  Their dedicated service has not gone unnoticed.  Please help me in recognizing their commitment to helping make our district a better place for students, parents, and staff.  School Board Recognition Month is May 2021.

 

B. Retiring Teachers

 

We would like to recognize and thank Diane Kinseth, David Lang, and Bonnie O’Brien who are retiring at the end of this school year.  We appreciate their many years of dedication to education!

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on April 19, 2021, the special meeting on                      April 21, 2021, and the public meetings on May 5, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Kate Barloon

Color Guard Sponsor

04/28/2021

Sandy Johnson

JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Marlyce Kotouc

JSH 7.5 hr Sp Ed Para

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Dean Krempges

District 3.0 hrs/day Grounds and Maintenance

05/01/2021

Richard Mason

Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Karl Smith

JSH Band Teacher

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Karl Smith

Assistant Band Director

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Karl Smith

Assistant Summer Band

End of 2020-2021 School Year

 

 

C. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Michael Doyle

JSH .5 Math Teacher & .5 Math/ Science Instructional Coach

JSH 1.0 Math Teacher

$70,580*

08/17/2021

Heather Grover

West Elem 4th Grade Teacher

West Elem 1.0 Grades 3-6 Instructional Coach

$48,825* +

$8,500

07/01/2021

Kate Grover

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

$46,100*

08/17/2021

Christie Litterer

East Elem .75 Guidance Counselor

East Elem 1.0 Guidance Counselor

$56,979*

08/11/2021

Kerry Pasker

PK-6 Instructional Coach

East Elem Title I Teacher

$66,214*

08/17/2021

Kristy Ward

JSH Assist to the Director of Food Service

JSH 7.5 hr Media Para

$10.70/hr

08/18/2021

 

*Pending 2021-2022 Negotiations

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Allissa Clauson

West Elem 4th Grade Teacher

$43,729*

08/16/2021

Kelly Mitchell

K-6 Summer School Coordinator

$4,000

06/07/2021

Niccole Roberts

JSH Assist Softball Coach

$2,565

05/07/2021

Logan Schmitt

JSH Assist Baseball Coach

$2,565

05/10/2021

Maddie Timmerman

West Elem 4th Grade Teacher

$40,283*

ESSER Funds

08/16/2021

TLC

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Hannah Burns

JSH .5 Math and Science

$8,500

07/01/2021

Joel Dinger

JSH .5 Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies

$8,500

07/01/2021

Erin Rosburg

JSH .5 Grades 7-8 Standards Referenced Grading

$8,500

07/01/2021

Lori Kurt

PK-6 1.0 Special Education

$58,616* +

$8,500

07/01/2021

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

LouAnn Bresson

ECC Preschool

$4,500

07/01/2021

Kelly Kress

East Elem Kindergarten, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2021

Brandi Davis

East Elem 1st Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2021

Robin Van Raden

East Elem 2nd Grade, Literacy

$4,500

07/01/2021

Brooke Reed

East Elem Kindergarten, Math

$4,500

07/01/2021

Chrissy Kimball

East Elem 1st Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2021

Briana Lamphere

East Elem 2nd Grade, Math

$4,500

07/01/2021

Lyndzi Roth

West Elem 3rd Grade

$4,500

07/01/2021

Kirby Holtzman

West Elem 5th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2021

Sara Thome

West Elem 6th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2021

Wade Stahr

JSH CTE (Career Technical Education)

$4,500

07/01/2021

Sue Henkes

JSH English

$4,500

07/01/2021

Jack Goedken

JSH Math

$4,500

07/01/2021

Garry Anderson

JSH Science

$4,500

07/01/2021

Matt Miller

JSH Social Studies

$4,500

07/01/2021

Kerry Pasker

District Wide Interventions

$4,500

07/01/2021

Kelci Jahnel

District Wide Mentoring

$4,500

07/01/2021

Initiative Leader

 

 

 

Sonya Elzey

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts

$1,500

07/01/2021

 

*Pending 2021-2022 Negotiations

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Trimble will have reviewed the bills – Hansen - June

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

 

C. Presentations

 

 

     1.  At-Risk – Kris Martin

 

6.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary Principal

 

     4.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

7.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

C. Discussion of the Revision of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of Rescinding the COVID Safety Guidelines Approved by the Board on September 21, 2020

 

B. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Orders

 

C. Consider Renewal of the Letter of Continuation of the Iowa Department of Human Services Buchanan County Juvenile Court School Coach Contract #JUV-18-LS-1-001 Fourth Amendment for 2021-2022

 

D. Consider Approval of the Registration and Meal Rates for 2021-2022

 

E. Consider Approval of the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2021-2022

 

F. Consider Approval of the Milk Bid from Prairie Farms for 2021-2022

 

G. Consider Approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2021-2022

 

H. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Food Service Operations between Kidsville and Independence Community School District for 2021-2022

 

I. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through July 31, 2022

 

J. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Kidsville for 2021-2022

 

K. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Moser Preschool and Daycare for 2021-2022

 

L. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and St. John Catholic School for 2021-2022

 

M. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contract with Independence Community School District and Wee Care Preschool for 2021-2022

 

N. Consider Approval of the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and Independence Community Schools for the Summer of 2021

 

O. Consider Approval of the 2021-2022 Catastrophic Insurance Renewal

 

P. Recognition of Director O’Loughlin’s Service

 

Q. Discuss the Board Member Replacement Process

 

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

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Board Agenda - 2021.06.15

Board Agenda - 2021.06.15

June 11, 2021                                               *AMENDED

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21                                                                                                                         
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                          

 

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

A. Consider Approval of the Revision of the Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) Contract for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

 

B. Discussion of Persons Interested in Appointment to DD #1 Vacancy

 

C. Consider Approval of Person to Fill DD #1 Vacancy

4.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

EXEMPT SESSION

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

BOARD TOUR OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

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Board Agenda - 2021.06.21

Board Agenda - 2021.06.21

June 18, 2021

 

To:       All School Board Members                           

From:   Russell Reiter, Superintendent                      

Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23                                                                                                                            
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21             
Brad Bleichner – DD #1 ‘21  
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23                                          

 

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, June 21, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA

Prior to the start of the meeting, we will take time to acknowledge and thank our retiring teachers.

 

EXEMPT SESSION – 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

 

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

A. Call to Order

 

2.

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

 

 

A. Retiring Teachers

 

We would like to recognize and thank Diane Kinseth, David Lang, and Bonnie O’Brien who retired at the end of this school year and Donalyn Pogue and Dan Putz who retired last school year.  We appreciate their many years of dedication to education!

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on May 18, 2021 and the special meeting on       June 15, 2021.

 

B. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Roger Barloon

JSH High School Musical Director

05/25/2021

Sonya Elzey

JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts Initiative Leader

06/30/2021

Kathy Hemsath

East Elem .5 hr Crossing Guard (p.m.)

05/26/2021

Brenda Hulse

JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

05/26/2021

Kayla Kanellis

East/West Elem Math Interventionist

06/09/2021

Tiffany Lampe

JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

05/26/2021

Lisa Preuss

JSH .5 Student Council/Prom Advisor

05/26/2021

 

 

C. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Andria Anderson

JSH .5 FTE Student Council/Prom Advisor

JSH 1.0 FTE Student Council/Prom Advisor

$3,402

08/23/2021

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Joanne Alessio

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Emily Caylor

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

 

$41,547*

ESSER Funds

08/16/2021

Alicia Connor

Elementary Summer School Sp Ed Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Devan Cummings

West Elem Band Teacher

$43,577*

08/16/2021

Devan Cummings

Assistant Summer Band Director Summer 2021

$1,399

07/01/2021

Devan Cummings

Elementary Band

$2,472

08/16/2021

Devan Cummings

Assistant Band Director

$3,886

08/16/2021

Jamie Even

JH Volleyball Coach

$2,158

08/09/2021

Heather Grover

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Theresa Hocken

Elementary Summer School Para

$11.35/hr

07/19/2021

Faith Janaszak

Elementary Summer School Para

$10.70/hr

07/19/2021

Sue Knott

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00//hr

07/19/2021

Mary Kohlhaas

Elementary Summer School Para

$11.80/hr

07/19/2021

Haley Krogh

JH Volleyball Coach

$1,701

08/09/2021

Holly Mueller

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Alisa Nelson

School Social Worker

$44,108*

08/16/2021

Maddie Timmerman

Elementary Summer School Teacher

$30.00/hr

07/19/2021

Peter Trimble

Color Guard

$2,355

07/01/2021

 

 

 

 

TLC

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Sonya Elzey

JSH .5 Grades 7-12 Special Education

$8,500

07/01/2021

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Leaders

 

 

 

Racheal Ohrt

West Elem 4th Grade

$4,500

07/01/2021

 

 

 

 

Mentor Teachers

 

 

 

Jon Carey

Mentor Teacher

$2,000

08/16/2021

Ricky Nolan

Mentor Teacher

$2,000

08/16/2021

Tracy Steger

Mentor Teacher

$2,000

08/16/2021

Jessica Willman

Mentor Teacher

$2,000

08/16/2021

*One Extended Contract Day

 

E. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

     1.  Bills – Director Hansen will have reviewed the bills – Smith will review in July

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

 

 

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 must approve an extension of the 20-minute time allocation 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.

 

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

6.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School Principal

 

 

     2.  Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal

 

 

     3.  West Elementary and 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

 

7.

OLD BUSINESS

 

 

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

 

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

 

C. Consider Approval of the Amendment to the Revision of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Orders

 

B. Consider Approval of the HSR Associates, Inc. Professional Fee Proposal for Air Quality Upgrades

 

C. Consider Approval of the EMC Annual Insurance Proposal

 

D. Consider Approval of the 2021 Renewal Proposal with SU Insurance Company

 

E. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2021-2022 Contracted Services Agreement

 

F. Consider Approval of the Food Service Director Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2021-2022

 

G. Consider Approval of the Human Resource Director Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2021-2022

 

H. Consider Approval of the Buildings & Grounds Manager Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2021-2022

 

I. Consider Approval of the School Social Worker Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for 2021-2022

 

J. Consider Approval of the Transportation Director Shared Services Agreement with Dunkerton Community School District for 2021-2022

 

K. Consider Approval of the PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood Area Education Agency for 2021-2022

 

L. Consider Approval of the Special Education Delivery Plan

 

M. Consider Approval of the 2021-2022 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks

 

N. Consider Approval of the 2021-2022 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

 

O. Consider Approval of the Board Resolution to Transfer Funds of up to  $10,000.00 for Protective Athletic Equipment

 

Roll Call Vote

 

P. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2021-2022

 

Q. IASB Legislative Priorities

 

 

R. Closed Session

 

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

 

S. Superintendent’s Contract

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence

Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office  

                                            Board Room, Independence

 

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