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 17, 2024.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)

Second Readings:

First Readings:

C. Approval of Resignations

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

E. Approval of Financial Reports

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

     2.  Budget Report

F. Memorandum of Understanding between Luther College Education Department and Independence CSD for the Clinical Field Experience Program through July 1, 2027

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

B. District Director Reports

     1.  Director of Technology Report

6.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Discussion of Final Fiscal Year 2023 Audit

7.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the Contract with Independence Community Schools and the MTMD Driving School L.L.C. through June 30, 2028

B. Consider Approval of the Service Agreement with Lifetouch for Three Years

C. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Wellness Programming between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2025

D. Consider Approval of the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and the Independence Community School District for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

E. Consider Approval of the Agreement with ArbiterSports for ArbiterPay for 2024-2025

F. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2024-2025 Elementary and JSH Student Handbooks

G. Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Buchanan County Success Center Handbook

H. Consider Approval of the Architect Firm Selected by the Facilities Committee

I. Legislative Priorities

J. Consider Approval of the Resignation of Mitchell Barnett – DD #2

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.

NEW BUSINESS

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

4.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

2.

OATH OF OFFICE

A. Board Secretary/Treasurer

B. New Board Member

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on July 15, 2024 and the special meeting on August 12, 2024.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) (^policy to be reviewed annually)

Second Readings:

First Readings:

C. Approval of Resignations

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

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

F. Approval of Financial Reports

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

     2.  Budget Report

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

A. Comments from the Public. Residents of the District, students attending the District, parents/ guardians of students attending the District, and District staff members may address the Board about any topic relevant to the District whether on the current agenda or not. Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Speaker’s participation is limited to three minutes once per board meeting. The Board President may need to reduce the three-minute time limit to accommodate more speakers in the 20 minutes allotted for the public forum. The Board President may modify this time limit, if deemed appropriate or necessary to allow all speakers up to three-minutes.  The views and opinions of citizens addressing the Board do not necessarily reflect those of the Board, District administration, or staff. We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance. Student speakers will state their name and school. Others will state their name and address.

NOTICE: This communication and any response to it may constitute a public record, and therefore, may be available upon request under Iowa public records law, Iowa Code Chapter 22.

B. Presentations

     1.   Gallop for Good 5K – Brady Kurt, Student Council President

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

6.

REPORTS

A. Administrator Reports

     1.  Junior-Senior High School

          a. Attendance Data – Principal Kleman

     2.  East Elementary/Early Childhood Center and West Elementary

     3.  Director of School Improvement Report

B. District Director Reports

     1.  Activities Director Report*

     2.  Director of Technology Report

     3.  Director of Food Service Report

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

7.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – September 2024: Maddie Wegmann and the Thespian Troupe to Rock Island, IL

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Sports Injury Coverage between Independence Community Schools and Buchanan County Health Center through July 31, 2025

C. Consider Approval of the Consulting Agreement between Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. and Independence Community School District

D. Consider Approval of the School Provider Agreement between Independence CSD and Recover Health of Iowa, Inc. DBA Aveanna Healthcare (AVEANNA)

E. Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Residential Home Heat Propane Purchase Agreement with Consolidated Energy Company

F. Consider Approval of the Agreement for Participation of Nonresident/Nonpublic Students in District activity with Cedar Falls Community Schools for Men’s and Women’s Swimming for 2024-2025

G. Consider Approval of the Changes to the 2024-2025 Coach-Sponsor Activities Handbook

H. Discussion of Simbli - Electronic Meeting Management Platform

I. Discussion of Committee Assignments

J. 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

K. Consider Approval of the Eligibility for an Open Enrollment

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

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 19, 2024.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) (^policy to be reviewed annually)

Second Readings:

First Readings:

C. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

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

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.

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

5.

REPORTS

A. Administrator Reports

     1.  Ian Kleman – Grades 9-12 Principal

     2.  Sarah Tobiason – Grades 6-8 Principal

     3.  Cheri Reed – Grades 3-5 Principal

     3.  Kay Reidy – Grades PK-2 Principal

     4.  Erin Burmeiser – Director of School Improvement

B. District Director Reports

     1.  Activities Director Report

     2.  Director of Technology Report

     3.  Director of Food Service Report

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

     6.  Director of Finance Report

6.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Distribution of Updated Board Committee Assignments

7.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Membership for 2024-2025

B. Consider Approval of the Production Score Music License Agreement with Right On Cue Services, LLC (“ROCS”)

C. Consider Approval of the Education Programs Contract for Field Experiences with Hawkeye Community College for 2024-2025

D. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan CSD for E-Sports for the 2024-2025 School Year

E. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Union CSD for Boys Soccer for the 2024-2025 School Year

F. Consider Approval of the Yearbook Agreement with Jostens, Inc. through 2028

G. Consider Approval of the Purchase of the Simbli eBOARDsolutions Meetings, Planning, and Policies Modules

8.

ADJOURNMENT

EXEMPT SESSION

Negotiations Strategy Session

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

A. Open Enrollment Approvals

4.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the Addendum to the Contract with Shive-Hattery, Inc. to use School Perceptions for the Survey Management

B. Consider Approval of the Agreement with Heart and Solutions, LLC

5.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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

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 16, 2024 and the special meeting on October 2, 2024.

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) (^policy to be reviewed annually)

Second Readings:

First Readings:

C. Approval of Resignations

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

E. Approval of Financial Reports

     1.  Bills – Director Hill will have reviewed the bills – McCardle will review in November

     2.  Budget Report

F. Open Enrollment Approvals

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.  Student Learning Goals and Professional Learning Plan 2024-2025 – Erin Burmeister

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

5.

REPORTS

A. Administrator Reports

     1.  Ian Kleman – Grades 9-12 Principal

     2.  Sarah Tobiason – Grades 6-8 Principal

     3.  Cheri Reed – Grades 3-5 Principal

     4.  Kay Reidy – Grades PK-2 Principal

     5.  Erin Burmeiser – Director of School Improvement

B. District Director Reports

     1.  Activities Director Report

     2.  Director of Technology Report*

     3.  Director of Food Service Report

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report*

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

     6.  Director of Finance Report

6.

OLD BUSINESS

A. School Resource Office Sharing Agreement Discussion

7.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – November 2024: Michael Doyle and Keith Donnelly to Wisconsin Dells, WI

B. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Bowling, and Girls Bowling for 2024-2025

C. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with East Buchanan Community School District for Robotics for 2024-2025

D. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Jesup Community School District for Girls Bowling, Girls Wrestling, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer for 2024-2025

E. Consider Approval of the Joint Sharing Agreement with Oelwein Community School District for High School Dance Team for 2024-2025

F. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Dunkerton Community School District for Mock Trial for 2024-2025

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

H. Consider Approval of the EL Excess Costs Application

I. Consider Approval of Mustang Foundation Board Members to the Mustang Foundation Board

J. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2024-2025

8.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, November 18th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - District Office 

                                            Board Room, Independence

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A. Call to Order

2.

INTRODUCTIONS

3.

ANTICIPATED 2024-2025 PROJECTS

A. City of Independence

B. Buchanan County

C. Independence Community School District

4.

BUDGET ISSUES/CHALLENGES

A. City of Independence

B. Buchanan County

C. Independence Community School District

5.

2025 LEGISLATIVE CONCERNS AND OPPORTUNITIES

A. City of Independence

B. Buchanan County

C. Independence Community School District

6.

OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST

A. City of Independence

B. Buchanan County

C. Independence Community School District

7.

ADJOURMENT

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 21, 2024

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) (^policy to be reviewed annually)

Second Readings:

First Readings:

C. Approval of Resignations

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

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

F. Approval of Open Enrollment(s)

G. Approval of Financial Reports

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills

     2.  Budget Report

     3.  Financial Statements FY2024

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.  College/Career Transition Counselor – Juan Hernandez

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

5.

REPORTS

A. Administrator Reports

     1.  Ian Kleman – Grades 9-12 Principal

     2.  Sarah Tobiason – Grades 6-8 Principal

     3.  Cheri Reed – Grades 3-5 Principal

     4.  Kay Reidy – Grades PK-2 Principal

     5.  Erin Burmeiser – Director of School Improvement

B. District Director Reports

     1.  Activities Director Report

     2.  Director of Technology Report

     3.  Director of Food Service Report*

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

     6.  Director of Finance Report

6.

NEW BUSINESS

7.

BOARD SECRETARY ASSUMES TEMPORARY CHAIR FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

A. Election of Board President and Administer Oath

B. Election of Vice President of the Board and Administer Oath

C. President Elect Assumes Chair

8.

ANNUAL APPROVALS

A. Determine Time and Place for Regular Board Meetings

Third Monday of the Month beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room

December 16, 2024

January 20, 2025

February 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

April 21, 2025

May 19, 2025

June 16, 2025

July 21, 2025

August 18, 2025

September 15, 2025

October 20, 2025

November 17, 2025

B. 2024-2025 Board Committee Assignments

C.  Review of Board Meeting Bills Schedule for 2024-25

Current:

Dec/Aug – Hansen

Jan/Jun – Trimble

Feb/Jul/Oct – Hill

Mar/May – Dostal

Apr/Sept/Nov – McCardle

9.

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 Recommendation to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session

E. Consider Approval 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 Cafeteria Plan

H. Consider Approval of the Early Graduation Applicants for January 2025

I. Consider Approval of Affirmative Action Plan 2024 - 2025

J. Consider Approval of Larson Engineering Inc (LEI) Civil Engineering Fee Proposal for Mustang Way

K. Consider Approval of CJ Cooper & Associates Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing

L. Consider Approval of the Amendment to the Joint Education Service Agreement between Hawkeye Community College and Independence Community School District

M. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee for the Special Education Admin Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium

N. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee for the Special Education Admin Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium

O. Consider Approval of an Early Retirement Plan for FY 2025

P. Consider Approval of School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application for Fall 2024 On-Time Funding

10.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

To Be Determined

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 21, 2024

B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) (^policy to be reviewed annually)

Second Readings:

First Readings:

C. Approval of Resignations

D. Approval of Transfers/Reassignments

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

F. Approval of Open Enrollment(s)

G. Approval of Financial Reports

     1.  Bills – Director McCardle will have reviewed the bills

     2.  Budget Report

     3.  Financial Statements FY2024

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.  College/Career Transition Counselor – Juan Hernandez

C. Comments from the Board/Superintendent

5.

REPORTS

A. Administrator Reports

     1.  Ian Kleman – Grades 9-12 Principal

     2.  Sarah Tobiason – Grades 6-8 Principal

     3.  Cheri Reed – Grades 3-5 Principal

     4.  Kay Reidy – Grades PK-2 Principal

     5.  Erin Burmeiser – Director of School Improvement

B. District Director Reports

     1.  Activities Director Report

     2.  Director of Technology Report

     3.  Director of Food Service Report*

     4.  Director of Buildings & Grounds Report

     5.  Director of Transportation Report

     6.  Director of Finance Report

6.

NEW BUSINESS

7.

BOARD SECRETARY ASSUMES TEMPORARY CHAIR FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

A. Election of Board President and Administer Oath

B. Election of Vice President of the Board and Administer Oath

C. President Elect Assumes Chair

8.

ANNUAL APPROVALS

A. Determine Time and Place for Regular Board Meetings

Third Monday of the Month beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room

December 16, 2024

January 20, 2025

February 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

April 21, 2025

May 19, 2025

June 16, 2025

July 21, 2025

August 18, 2025

September 15, 2025

October 20, 2025

November 17, 2025

B. 2024-2025 Board Committee Assignments

C.  Review of Board Meeting Bills Schedule for 2024-25

Current:

Dec/Aug – Hansen

Jan/Jun – Trimble

Feb/Jul/Oct – Hill

Mar/May – Dostal

Apr/Sept/Nov – McCardle

9.

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 Recommendation to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session