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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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A. Call to Order
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
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A. Approval of the minutes of the work session on August 8, 2022 and the regular meeting on August 15, 2022.
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)
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Second Readings:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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1.
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501.17*
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Homeless Children and Youth
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2.
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505.6*
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Graduation Requirements
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607.1*
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Student Guidance and Counseling Program
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First Readings:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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100*
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Legal Status of the School District
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2.
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101*
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Educational Philosophy of the School District
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3.
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102*
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School District Instructional Organization
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103, 103.E1, 103.E2, 103.E3, 103.E4, 103.E5, 103.E6, and 103.R1*
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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
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104*
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The People and Their School District
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6.
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104.1*
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Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Administration and Staff
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104.2
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Independence Community Schools Operating Principles for the Board of Education
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105*and 105.R1
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Long-Range Needs Assessment and Long-Range Needs Assessment Regulation
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106*, 106.E1, 106.E2, 106.E3, and 106.R1*
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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
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10.
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107
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Assistance Animals
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108*
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Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited
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C. Approval of Resignations
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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DATE
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Melissa Becker
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JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker
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08/18/2022
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Allissa Clauson
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JH Girls Basketball Coach
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09/13/2022
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Kenzie Fischels
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JH Girls Track Coach
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08/18/2022
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Eryca Hingtgen-Bass
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JSH Assist Girls Basketball Coach
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08/22/2022
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Karen Sherrets
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East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/Food Service Worker
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08/23/2022
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D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments
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NAME
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PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT
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NEW ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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DATE
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Rachel Main
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JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para
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ECC 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para
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$13.85/hr
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08/23/2022
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Jennifer Stull
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JSH 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para
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West Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para
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$13.55/hr
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08/23/2022
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E. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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DATE
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Jeremy Carter
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East Elem 2.5 hr Dishwasher/Food Service Worker
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$13.15/hr
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09/06/2022
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Michelle Culp
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West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para
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$14.35/hr
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09/26/2022
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Hugh DeBerg
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JH Boys Basketball Coach
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$2,426
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11/14/2022
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Kara Hoyle
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West Elem 7.25 hr Special Ed Para
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$13.20/hr
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08/23/2022
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Rachel Main
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ECC .5 hr Crosswalk Para (P.M.)
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$13.85/hr
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08/25/2022
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Megan Rawlins
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JH Volleyball Coach
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$2,426
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08/29/2022
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Ann Schnepf
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JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker
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$13.15/hr
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09/12/2022
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Shaunna Shepherd
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JSH 5.75 hr Cook/Food Service Worker
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$15.10/hr
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09/06/2022
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Pat Szobonya
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West Elem 5.5 hr Special Ed Para
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$13.20/hr
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08/23/2022
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F. Approval of Financial Reports
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1. Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills – Smith will review in October
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2. Budget Report
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
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A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes. The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.
NOTICE: This communication and any response to it may constitute a public record, and therefore, may be available upon request under Iowa public records law, Iowa Code Chapter 22.
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B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent
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C. Presentations
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1. High School Baseball Outfield – Matt Miller
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2. District’s Professional Learning – Erin Burmeister
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REPORTS
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A. Building Administrator Reports
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1. Junior-Senior High School Principal
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2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal
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3. West Elementary Principal
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4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal
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B. District Director Reports
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1. Activities Director Report
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2. Director of School Improvement Report
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3. Director of Technology Report
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4. Director of Food Service Report
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report
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6. Director of Transportation Report
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OLD BUSINESS
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A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project
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B. Review Grade Inflation Task Force
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C. Grading Coalition Update
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D. Review the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
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NEW BUSINESS
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A. Consider Approval to Convert the Baseball Outfield to Turf with 100% Donated Funds
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B. Consider Approval of Softball Upgrades with 100% Donated Funds and Volunteer Support
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C. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2022 – Michael Doyle to Fort Worth, TX
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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
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E. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Schools for Robotics for the 2022-2023 School Year
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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
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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
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H. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2022-2023
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I. Consider Approval of the Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance
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J. Discussion of the September 13th PPEL Referendum Vote
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K. Closed Session
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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
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8.
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ADJOURNMENT
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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
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