Board Minutes - 2023.07.20

Board Minutes - 2023.07.20

 

Independence Community School Board Meeting

  Regular Meeting

July 20, 2023

The regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kim Hansen at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on July 20, 2023.  Board members present: Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Eric Smith, Audrey Hill and Charlie McCardle. Also present: Superintendent Phillips, Board Secretary Morine, Press representative – John Klotzbach. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

President Hansen welcomed new Superintendent Cynthia Phillips to the district.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Motion by Trimble, second by McCardle to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Motion by Smith, second by Trimble to approve all the consent items.  Motion carried 5-0.

     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

3/11/2023

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 to Administrative Assistant

JSH 8.0 hr Activities Secretary

18.25/hr

08/7/2023

 

           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

7/31/2023

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 reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in August

         2.  Budget Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

     A. Comments from the Public - none

     B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent – Board members gave their monthly reports. Congratulations to Kim Hansen for being appointed to the Iowa High School Music Association Board. The first day to turn in papers to run for the School Board is August 28th and the last day to turn them in is September 21st.   Supt. Phillips reported the staff and community have been very welcoming and looks forward to serving the community. She has been busy meeting with staff and will be getting out into the community soon.

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

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024.  Motion by Trimble, second by Hill to approve the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
  1. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024.  Motion by Trimble, second by McCardle to approve the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
  1. Consider Approval of the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2023-2024 Contracted Services Agreement.  Motion by Hill, second by Trimble to approve the Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. 2023-2024 Contracted Services Agreement.  Motion carried 5-0.
  1. Consider Approval of the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc. for 2024 through 2025.  Motion by McCardle, second by Smith to approve the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc for 2024 through 2025.  Motion carried 5-0.
  1. Legislative Priorities – The Board discussed the legislative priorities and selected:  Mental Health, Teacher Recruitment and Licensure, School Safety and Private School Choice.  The board also felt Local Accountability/Decision Making and Sharing/Reorganization are important.

 

ADJOURNMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Hill second.  Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 pm.

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Kim Hansen, President                                                Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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