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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

 

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

 

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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

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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

 

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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

 

 

 

 

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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

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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

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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

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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  

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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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

 

 

 

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org 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)

 

 

 

lschaul@indeek12.org 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

lschaul@indeek12.org Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:46

Board Agenda - 2024.05.07

Board Agenda - 2024.05.07

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: May 7, 2024 Agenda

 

 

May 3, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25             

                                                                                    Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

                      

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

        at the District 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.

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

John Goedken

JSH Math Teacher

05/31/2024

John Goedken

JSH Assistant Activities Director

05/31/2024

John Goedken

JSH JH Football Coach

05/31/2024

Teresa Hall

West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher

05/31/2024

Tom Zimmerly

District Buildings/Grounds and General Maintenance

06/30/2024

 

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Joel Wisner

JSH Secondary Art Teacher

$48,079

08/19/2024

 

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Master Contract Agreement Between Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) and the Board of Education for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029 (5 Years)

 

B. Consider Approval of the Resolution WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Independence Community School District has received a proposal to convey an easement interest in real property to Chad W. Moser and Candy J. Moser for good and valuable consideration.  The property is an access easement across North 132 feet of the West 25 feet of property legally described as:  Commencing at a point Thirty-three (33) feet South of the Northeast corner of the West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 5th P.M. in Buchanan County, Iowa, running thence West to the West line of said West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4), thence South Sixty (60) rods, thence East to the East line of said West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4), thence North to the place of beginning.

WHEREAS, it is appropriate pursuant to Iowa Code Section 297.22 to publish a Notice of the proposed conveyance and of the hearing and to receive and consider objections and petitions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Independence Community School District:

That this Board shall set a public hearing on the conveyance of the above-described Property for May 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Office located at 1207 1st St. W, Independence, Iowa 50644.

That the Secretary is authorized and directed to prepare, publish, and distribute the Notice of Hearing.

Roll Call Vote

5.

ADJOURNMENT

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

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Board Agenda - 2024.05.20

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: May 20, 2024 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: May 20, 2024 Board Packet

 

 

May 17, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25             

                                                                                    Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

 

Note:  There will be a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. to honor our departing staff members as well as recognize our school board members during school board recognition month. 

                       

Re:  Working agenda for the public hearing and regular meeting on Monday, May 20, 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.

PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY, AND THE NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ACTION HAD BEEN PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 297.22(1) OF THE CODE OF IOWA

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

REGULAR MEETING – Immediately Following Public Hearing

 

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.

 

B. Recognition of Departing Independence Community School District Staff

 

 

We would like to wish the best of luck to all our departing staff members and thank them for their service to the Independence Community School District.

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 15, 2024 and the special meeting on May 7, 2024.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

502.05* and R1

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, E1, and R1

Search and Seizure, Search and Seizure Checklist, and Search and Seizure Regulation

6.

502.11

Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies

7.

503.03, E1, and R1

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

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

405.02*

Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

2.

411.02*

Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

507.08 and R1*

Student Special Health Services and Special Health Services Regulation

4.

704.01*

Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue

5.

706.02*

Payroll Deductions

6.

706.03* and R1*

Reduction in Employee Pay and Reduction in Employee Pay Regulation

7.

707.01*

Presentation and Publication of Financial Information

8.

707.02 Delete Policy;

Incorporated into Policy

707.01

Secretary/Treasurer’s Annual Report

9.

707.03 Delete Policy;

Incorporated into Policy 707.01

Publication of Financial Reports

10.

707.04*

Audit

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Jamie Even

JSH JH Volleyball Coach

05/16/2024

Rachel Main

East Elem .5 hrs/day Crossing Guard Para p.m.

05/31/2024

Matt Miller

JSH Head Baseball Coach

07/31/2024

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Emily Caylor

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

East Elem Kindergarten Teacher

$47,476

08/20/2024

Lisa Colton

JSH 7.5 hr Kitchen Manager

JSH 8.0 hr Kitchen Manager

$18.35/hr*

08/26/2024

Jami Crawford

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

East Elem 1st Grade Teacher

$46,708

08/20/2024

Mary Glovik

West Elem 6.0 hr Night Custodian

West Elem 8.0 hr Night Custodian

$18.15/hr + $700 Night Stipend

07/01/2024

Nicholas Holt

West Elem 6th Grade Teacher

West Elementary 4th Grade Teacher

$46,708

08/20/2024

Stephanie McCrea

East Elem 5.5 hr Sp Ed Para

East Elem 7.0 hr Sp Ed Para

$17.65/hr

08/26/2024

Kaylee Storr

West Elem 5th Grade Teacher

West Elem 3rd Grade Teacher

$55,040

08/20/2024

Robin Van Raden

West Elem Instructional Coach

East Elem 2nd Grade Teacher

$78,189

08/20/2024

*Pending 2024-2025 Increase

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Megan Clark

JSH JH Special Ed Teacher

$56,999

08/19/2024

TLC:

 

 

 

Instructional Coaches

 

 

 

Jill Eddy

PK - 6

$7,500

07/01/2024

Kelci Jahnel

PK - 6

$7,500

07/01/2024

Hannah Burns

JSH Math and Science

$7,500

07/01/2024

Joel Dinger

JSH Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies

$7,500

07/01/2024

Rachel Hurley

JSH Grades 7-12 Special Ed

$7,500

07/01/2024

Erin Rosburg

JSH Standards Referenced Grading

$7,500

07/01/2024

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

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

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

G. Approval of Contractor’s Application for Payment #1 (Bid Form #2) and Payment #2 (Bid Form #1) - Independence CSD – 2024 Baseball Field Improvements

 

H. Donations

 

 

     1. Mentoring Donation from the Kendall Heppe Mentoring Benefit

 

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. Presentations

 

 

     1.  Yearbook Preview – Ashley Foreman

 

     2.  Mentoring Program Update – Val Maximovich, Volunteer and Mentor Coordinator

 

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

6.

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

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Resolution WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the Board of Directors of the Independence Community School District on the 20th day of May, 2024 held a hearing on the proposal to convey an easement interest in real property and the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to said proposed transaction has been fully considered; and, accordingly the following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the District and residents thereof:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Section 1. That an access easement across the real property described herein shall be conveyed by the District to Chad W. Moser and Candy J. Moser for good and valuable consideration.  Conveyance by the District shall be by easement agreement.

Section 2. The Board President and Secretary are authorized to sign all conveyance documents for the real property described herein.

Section 3. The Board President, Secretary, Superintendent, and administrative officers of the District are authorized to take all actions necessary to complete the above-described transaction, including execution of ancillary documents.

Section 4. The real property is described as an access easement interest across the North 132 feet of the West 25 feet of the property legally described as: Commencing at a point Thirty-three (33) feet South of the Northeast corner of the West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eighty-eight (88) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 5th P.M. in Buchanan County, Iowa, running thence West to the West line of said West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4), thence South Sixty (60) rods, thence East to the East line of said West Fractional Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4), thence North to the place of beginning.

Roll Call Vote

 

B. Consider Approval of the Charter Bus Contact for Charter No. 35336 with Hawkeye Stages for the High School Marching Band for October 12-13, 2024

 

C. Consider Approval of the Purchase and Subscription Services Agreement with Raptor Technologies Effective 05/01/2024 for an Initial Term of 36 Months

 

D. Consider Approval of the Hawkeye Community College Concurrent Art/Graphic Design Classes

 

E. Consider Approval of the Milk Bid from Prairie Farms for 2024-2025

 

F. Consider Approval of the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2024-2025

 

G. Consider Approval of the Registration and Food Service Rates for 2024-2025

 

H. Consider Approval of the Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance Plan for 2024-2025

 

I. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Food Service Operations between Kidsville and Independence Community School District for 2024-2025

 

J. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through                  July 31, 2025

 

K. Consider Approval of the Statewide 4-Year Old Voluntary Preschool Contracts with Independence Community School District and Kidsville, Moser Preschool, and St. John Catholic School for 2024-2025

 

L. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Independence Community School District and the Independence Teachers Association for Appendix C – Supplementary Salary Chart Through June 30, 2026

 

M. Consider Approval of the Bureau of Justice Stop School Violence McGrath Response System District Memorandum of Understanding

 

N. Consider Approval of the Care Coordination Agreement for Pathways Behavioral Services, Inc. Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHS)

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

 

O. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified      Non-Union, Administrative/Director Contracts, and Hourly and Substitute Wage Schedule for 2024-2025

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

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Board Agenda - 2024.05.24

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: May 24, 2024 Agenda

 

May 23, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25             

                                                                                    Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

                       

Re:  Working agenda for the special meeting on Friday, May 24, 2024 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

        at the District 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 New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Janet Grafft

District Office Director of Finance/Board Secretary

$105,000

07/01/2024

Nicole Hampton

West Elem 3.0 hr Food Service/Dishwasher

$15.00/hr

08/26/2024

 

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

4.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2024-2025

5.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

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Board Agenda - 2024.06.17

Link to download the agenda in pdf format: June 17, 2024 Agenda

Link to download the board packet: June 17, 2024 Board Packet

 

June 14, 2024

 

To:       All School Board Members                            Audrey Hill – DD #1 ‘27

                                                                                    Charlie McCardle – DD #3 ‘25

From:   Cynthia Phillips, Superintendent                    Gina Trimble – At Large ‘25             

                                                                                    Mitchell Barnett – DD #2 ‘27

                                                                                    Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘27

                       

Re:  Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, June 17, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

        at the District 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 May 20, 2024 and the special meeting on May 24, 2024.

 

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

 

 

Second Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

405.02*

Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

2.

411.02*

Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

3.

507.08 and R1*

Student Special Health Services and Special Health Services Regulation

4.

704.01*

Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue

5.

706.02*

Payroll Deductions

6.

706.03* and R1*

Reduction in Employee Pay and Reduction in Employee Pay Regulation

7.

707.01*

Presentation and Publication of Financial Information

8.

707.02 Delete Policy;

Incorporated into Policy

707.01

Secretary/Treasurer’s Annual Report

9.

707.03 Delete Policy;

Incorporated into Policy 707.01

Publication of Financial Reports

10.

707.07*

Audit

 

 

First Readings:

 

 

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

1.

505.01

Assignment of Courses

2.

505.02

Student Progress Reports and Conferences

3.

505.04

Student Honors and Awards

4.

505.05

Testing Program

5.

505.07

Early Graduation

6.

505.08

Commencement

7.

506.01, 506.01E1, 506.01E2, 506.01E3, 506.01E4, 506.01E5, 506.01E6, 506.01E7, 506.01E8, and 506.01R1

Education Records Access, Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records, Authorization for Release of Education Records, Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records, Request for Examination of Education Records, Notification of Transfer of Education Records, Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena, Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement, Annual Notice, and Use of Education Records Regulation

8.

506.02, 506.02E1, and 506.02R1

Student Directory Information, Authorization for Releasing Student Directory Information, and Use of Directory Information

9.

506.03

Student Photographs

10.

506.04 and 506.04R1

Student Library Circulation Records and Request for Access to Student Library Circulation Records

 

 

C. Approval of Resignations

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

DATE

Bob Beatty

JSH JH Cross Country Coach

05/29/2024

Chad Beatty

JSH Head Boys Basketball Coach

05/30/2024

John Butler

Bus Garage 4.0 hr Bus Driver

06/11/2024

Megan Rawlins

JSH JH Volleyball Coach

06/14/2024

Megan Rawlins

JSH Head Boys Track Coach

06/14/2024

Michelle Ryckman

ECC 4.0 hr Special Ed Para

06/04/2024

Maddie Wegmann

JSH Assistant Large Group Speech Director

05/21/2024

Gary Weston

Bus Garage 5.5 hr Bus Driver

06/07/2024

 

 

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

 

NAME

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

NEW ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Matthew Mosher

JSH 8.0 hr Custodian

District Buildings and Grounds Worker

$18.60/hr

07/01/2024

Maddie Wegmann

JSH .5 FTE Large Group Speech Director

JSH 1.0 FTE Large Group Speech Director

$2,500

08/20/2024

 

 

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

 

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

SALARY

DATE

Jennifer Anderson

District Director of Special Education

$75,000

07/01/2024

Bradley Arnold

JSH Head Boys Basketball Coach

$5,500

11/18/2024

Morgan Kruse

JSH Math Teacher (One Year Contract)

$53,881

08/19/2024

John Moran

JSH Summer School Para

$13.50/hr

06/10/2024

Teri Neil

JSH Summer School Teacher

$35.00/hr

06/10/2024

Lisa Preuss

JSH Summer School Para

$20.27/hr

06/10/2024

Maddie Wegmann

JSH Auditorium Manager/Fall Play

$3,000

07/01/2024

Maddie Wegmann

JSH Auditorium Manager/Spring Musical

$3,000

07/01/2024

TLC:

 

 

 

Collaborative Team Leaders

 

 

LouAnn Bresson

ECC Preschool

$4,000

07/01/2024

Kelly Mitchell

East Elem 1st Grade

$4,000

07/01/2024

Kate Grover

East Elem 2nd Grade

$4,000

07/01/2024

Lyndzi Eschen

West Elem 3rd Grade

$4,000

07/01/2024

Jaci Matthews

West Elem 4th Grade

$4,000

07/01/2024

Paige Koritz

West Elem 5th Grade

$4,000

07/01/2024

Sara Thome

West Elem 6th Grade

$4,000

07/01/2024

Wade Stahr

JSH CTE (Career Technical Education)

$4,000

07/01/2024

Becky Uchytil

PK-6 Special Education

$4,000

07/01/2024

Kerry Pasker

District-Wide Interventions/Title I

$4,000

07/01/2024

Bridget Brown

District-Wide Lead Mentor Teacher

$4,000

07/01/2024

Content Leaders

 

 

 

Sue Henry

JSH English/Language Arts

$2,000

07/01/2024

Garry Anderson

JSH Science

$2,000

07/01/2024

Michael Doyle

JSH Math

$2,000

07/01/2024

Initiative Leaders

 

 

 

Jon Carey

JSH Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH)

$2,000

07/01/2024

Brook Carey

JSH Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

$2,000

07/01/2024

 

 

F. Approval of Financial Reports

 

 

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

 

     2.  Budget Report

 

 

G. Approval of Contractor’s Application for Payment #2 (Bid Form #2) and Payment #3 final (Bid Form #2) - Independence CSD – 2024 Baseball Field Improvements

 

H. Donations

 

 

     1. Guns vs. Hoses Fundraiser for ICSD Food Service Department

 

 

     2. Office Towne for ICSD Food Service Department

 

 

     3. Brandon United Methodist Women for ICSD Food Service Department

 

 

I. Grants

 

 

     1.  Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Special Education Revamp

 

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.  EMC Annual Insurance Proposal – Rusty Donnelly

 

 

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A. Building Administrator Reports

 

 

     1.  Junior-Senior High School

 

 

     2.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center and West Elementary

 

 

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. Update of Fiscal Year 2023 Audit

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. Consider Approval of the Agreement with Concord Theatricals for the 2025 Spring Musical

 

B. Consider Approval of the Memory Book Company Publication Agreement for 2024-2025

 

C. Consider Approval of the EMC Annual Insurance Proposal

 

D. Consider Approval of the PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood Area Education Agency for 2024-2025

 

E. Consider Approval of the Operating Agreement between St. John School and Independence Community School District through June 30, 2025

 

F. Consider Approval of the Buildings & Grounds Manager Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District (80/20%) 2024-2025

 

G. Consider Approval of the School Social Worker Shared Services Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District (60/40%) for 2024-2025

 

H. Consider Approval of the HR Director Shared Services Agreement with the Jesup Community School District (80/20%) for 2024-2025

 

I. Consider Approval of the Curriculum Director Shared Services Agreement with Dike-New Hartford Community School District (80/20%) for 2024-2025

 

J. Consider Approval of the Director of Special Education Shared Services Agreement with Dike-New Hartford Community School District (80/20%) for 2024-2025

 

K. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2024-2025 Contracted Services Agreement

 

L. Discussion of School Picture Vendors

 

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

Roll Call Vote

 

N. Consider Approval of Appointing Janet Grafft as Board Secretary/Treasurer as of July 1, 2024

 

O. 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

 

P. Superintendent’s Contract

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

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