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

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

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

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

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Return to Learn Plan

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

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

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

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

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

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

C. Presentations

1. HSR Associates Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

C. Presentations

1. COVID Funding – Laura Morine

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

B. Return to School Update

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

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

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

C. Presentations

1. FY2020 Financial Update – Laura Morine

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

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

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS –

Monday, November 16th Public Hearing and Regular/Annual Meeting 5:50 p.m. - Jr/Sr High

School Auditorium, Independence, IA

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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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

B. Comments from the Board, Including Committee Assignment Updates

C. Comments from the Superintendent

D. Presentations

1. K-12 Literacy

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

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

ADJOURNMENT

Annual Meeting of the Board

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

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

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

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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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

C. Presentations

1. Mentoring Program Update – Val Maximovich

2. Extended Learning Program (ELP) – Megan Slessor and Todd Reed

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

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

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

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

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

OLD BUSINESS

A. Return to Learn Plan Update

B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project

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.