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Board Minutes - 2021.07.19
Board Minutes - 2021.07.19
Independence Community School Board Meeting
Regular Meeting and Work Session
July 19, 2021 -AMENDED 8/16/21
REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on July 19, 2021, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, Gina Trimble and Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, and local press. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Sornson moved to approve the agenda with adding a new agenda item: G. Consider Approval of the High School Band and Choir Charter Bus Contract for December 2021 to Florida. Bleichner second, agenda approved 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Trimble moved to approve the consent items. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0.
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C. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks)
D. Approval of Financial Reports 1. Bills – Director Smith reviewed the bills – Sornson will review in August, Trimble in September, and Bleichner in October 2. Budget Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
C. Presentations 1. Discussion of Board Policies 503.1 and 503.4 and the Good Conduct Code in the Coach/ Sponsor Handbook – JSH Principal Howard presented the difference between the two and will work on finding new terminology to help distinguish between the Student Conduct and Good Conduct polices.
REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal and West Elementary Principal B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
E. Consider Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Transfer of General Fund to Student Activities Fund for Expenses Remaining Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Activities – Hansen moved to approve the Resolution Authorizing Transfer of General Fund to Student Activities Fund for Expenses Remaining Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Activities in the amount of $25,000. Sornson second. Roll call vote: Sornson - aye, Trimble – aye, Bleichner – aye, Hansen – aye, Smith – aye. Motion carried 5-0.
F. Consider Approval of the Updated 2021-2022 School Calendar – There was no motion on this agenda item and no action was taken.
G. New Item: Consider Approval of the High School Band and Choir Charter Bus Contract for December 2021 to Florida – Hansen moved to approve the High School Band and Choir Charter Bus Contract for December 2021 to Florida. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT – Sornson moved to adjourn the meeting. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 pm.
WORK SESSION The work session was held following the regular board meeting. Student Improvement Director Burmeister and JSH Principal Howard gave a presentation on what Standard Reference Grading looks like compared to traditional grading. Burmeister and Howard is recommending Standard Reference Grading for 7th grade as that has been their grading system since Kindergarten. The board directed that an update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition be added as old business to regular board meetings for the upcoming year while the grading coalition completes their work.
Work session ended at 8:45 pm.
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Board Minutes - 2021.08.02
Board Minutes - 2021.08.02
Independence Community School District
Special Board Meeting and Work Session Minutes -Amended 8/16/21
August 2, 2021
The Independence Community School Board started out with a tour of the West and East Elementary building projects at 6:00 pm on August 2, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, and Gina Trimble. Also attending: Superintendent Reiter, Board Secretary Morine. Principals Kay Reidy and Cheri Reed, Bldgs. & Grounds Director Chad O’Brien and Doug Larson from Larson Construction. Brad Bleichner joined for the East walk through.
SPECIAL MEETING
A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order by Chair Eric Smith at 7:00 pm on August 2, 2021 at the Administration Building, 1207 1st St West, Independence Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, Gina Trimble, and Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Superintendent Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, Principals Kay Reidy and Cheri Reed, Bldgs. & Grounds Director Chad O’Brien and Doug Larson from Larson Construction.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Sornson moved to approve the amended agenda by adding new hire of Danielle Childs. Hansen second motion, carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Hansen moved to approve the consent items. Sornson second, motion carried 5-0.
- Approval of Resignations
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NEW BUSINESS
- Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order – Trimble moved to Approve the Construction Change Order. Bleichner second, motion carried 5 -0.
B. Consider Approval of the Revised 2021-2022 School Calendar – Sornson moved to approve Calendar Option C – start date of August 26th.. Bleichner second the motion. Supt Reiter thanked Larson Construction for all that they have done so far, the additional hours and staff, along with hiring additional contractors to work on meeting the deadlines. It has been greatly appreciated. Supt Reiter reviewed the calendar options before board discussions were held. Doug Larson provided additional information. Principals Reed and Reidy expressed their concerns about giving teacher adequate time to get their rooms cleaned and organized before students arrive. Sornson amended her motion and Bleichner second - School Start day will be August 26th. There will be a full day an early out day of school on December 23rd instead of a half day a no school day as well as school on January 17th and the final day will be made up on May 27th. If for some reason the school gets delayed from the August 26th start date, the makeup day will be May 30. The professional development and staff days will be determined by the Administration. Motion carried 4-1 with Hansen voting nay.
ADJOURNMENT – Trimble moved to adjourn the meeting. Sornson second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
WORK SESSION
The board discussed the new Iowa’s Standards for School Leaders that were effective July 1, 2021. These new standards are more about each student, their well-being and success and less about adhering to policies. Supt Reiter will select two or three goals for the year and discuss those with the board. The board plans to do a mid-year evaluation at the October meeting. This session ended at 8:10 pm and no official business took place during the work session.
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Eric B. Smith, Chairperson Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2021.08.16
Board Minutes - 2021.08.16
Independence Community School Board Meeting
Regular Meeting
August 16, 2021
A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on August 16, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, Gina Trimble and Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, and local press. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Bleichner moved to approve the agenda with removing the minute and board policies from the consent items. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Trimble moved to approve consent items C thru F. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0.
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F. Approval of Financial Reports 1. Bills – Director Sornson reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in September and Bleichner will review in October 2. Budget Report
Hansen moved, Trimble second to amend the July 19 and August 2nd minutes as follows: July 19th minutes:
August 2nd minutes:
Clarification on Calendar Option C – a work day prior to school starting was removed from the calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
Trimble moved to amend the policies listed in the first reading. Bleichner second. The board discussed the revised policies, offering changes to those revisions. The revised policy list will be brought to the board at the September regular meeting for the customary second reading. Motion Carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS A. Comments from the Public. - none
B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent – Supt. Reiter reported that August 26th is still scheduled to be the start date for school. There is a lot of work to be done to get the classrooms ready. The District will continue with mitigation efforts such as spraying weight rooms and buses down regularly, hand sanitizing stations, provide masks for those that want them, and possibly purchase ultraviolet-C lights to disinfect areas.
REPORTS
1. Junior-Senior High School Principal – Principal Howard reported that the Board Policy 503.4 - Good Conduct Policy needs will now be referred to as 503-4- Activity Standards Policy to address confusion among similarly named board policies. 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal and West Elementary Principal
B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report – Burmeister wanted to remind everyone that our Title I funding is based on our Free and Reduced applications so it is important for parent to still fill out the application even though breakfast and lunch meals are currently at no cost to all students. 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report
OLD BUSINESS A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project – The West project is progressing nicely as they are finishing up the fire alarms, electrical work and sound system as well as touch up painting. East project – the office area still needs essential work as well as the nurse’s office and lounge. The Library and Cafeteria will need extensive cleaning.
NEW BUSINESS
C. Closed Session – Trimble moved to move into 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. Hansen second, roll call vote: Sornson – aye, Trimble – aye, Bleichner – aye, Hansen – aye, Smith – aye. Motion carried 5-0 and closed session started at 7:11 pm.
Board moved out of closed session at 8:02 pm. No official action was taken during the closed session.
ADJOURNMENT – Hansen moved to adjourn the meeting. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Eric B Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
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Board Minutes - 2021.09.20
Board Minutes - 2021.09.20Independence Community School Board Meeting
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2021
A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on September 20, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, Gina Trimble, and Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, local press, and one visitor. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Bleichner moved to approve the agenda with removing the board policies out of the consent items. Hanen second, motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Trimble moved to approve the consent agenda of items 3-A, C, D, E and F. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0. A. Approval of the regular meeting on August 16, 2021. 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 Trimble reviewed the bills. Bleichner will review in October 2. Budget Report B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) - Hansen moved to approve the modifications for the second reading policies, recommended changes for the first reading policies and pulling the following policies for clarification: 501-16 - Open Enrollment Transfers-Procedures as a Receiving District, 801.5 - Site Acquisition, 905.1 - Transporting Students by Private Vehicles. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0. Second Readings: |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS A. Comments from the Public - none B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent – Superintendent Reiter indicated board policy 704.6 – Online Fundraising Campaigns – Crowdfunding could be a new policy for the district but wants to make sure that there are guidelines and procedures put in place before bringing it to the board. He thanked Laura Morine and the central staff for getting the Certified Annual Report, Special Ed Report and Transportation reports filed in a timely manner as they are quite extensive annual reports. The district has improved its financial position from the previous year The Iowa School Board Convention is November 17-18 in Des Moines and Superintendent Reiter encouraged board members to attend. A generous donation from the Independence Area Art Association was received for the elementary art programs and it is greatly appreciated. REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. West Elementary Principal 4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal Board Chair Smith thanked the principals for performing double duty as they are also covering classrooms due to the substitute shortages. B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report OLD BUSINESS
C. Discussion of the East Elementary, West Elementary, and Junior/Senior High School Filtration Project Using ESSER Funds – Superintendent Reiter is still looking at individual units for the East Elementary. HSR Associates, Inc will be letting out bids the end of October and the filtration project should be completed before August 2022 for the West and Jr/Sr High buildings. NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT – Sornson moved to adjourn the meeting. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Eric B Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
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Board Minutes - 2021.10.18
Board Minutes - 2021.10.18Independence Community School Board Meeting
Regular Meeting
October 18, 2021
A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on October 18, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, Gina Trimble, and Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, local press and guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Hansen moved to approve the agenda, Sornson second, motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Bleichner moved to approve the consent items but remove Policy 906.2-Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment from Second Readings, Policy 905.1-Transporting Students in Private Vehicles from First Readings and to make sure all the shall wording is changed to will in the first reading policies and second reading policies. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0. A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on September 20, 2021. B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) Second Readings: |
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E. Approval of Financial Reports 1. Bills – Director Bleichner reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in November 2. Budget Report ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
C. Presentations 1. Elementary Math Interventions – Erin Rosburg indicated that she is focusing on 1st and 3rd grade students that need help with some of the math standards and they are seeing great results. REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. West Elementary Principal 4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report
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OLD BUSINESS A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project – A construction meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning with a walk thru to see what needs to be finalized yet. Restrooms in the West Elementary are just getting started. B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition – School Improvement Director Burmeister indicated they are continuing to work on communication with the parents and community about standards referenced grading. Teachers were able to reach a lot of parents during the Parent Teacher Conferences. Some of the JSH teachers are currently doing a book study on standards referenced grading and it has created great discussions. NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT – Bleichner moved to adjourn the meeting. Sornson second. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Eric B Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
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Board Minutes - 2021.10.25
Board Minutes - 2021.10.25Independence Community School Board Meeting
Special Meeting
October 25, 2021
A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on October 25, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, Gina Trimble, and Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Supt. Reiter and Board Secretary Morine.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Sornson moved to approve the agenda, Bleichner second, motion carried
5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
- Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order - Trimble moved to approve the Construction Change Order in the amount of $2,145.32. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
- Consider Approval of the Bowling Proposal from Cadillac XBC – Bleichner moved to approve the Bowling Proposal from Cadillac XBC. Hansen second. Motion carried 5-0.
- Closed Session – Hansen moved to recess into 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. Trimble second, roll call vote: Trimble – aye, Bleichner – aye, Hansen – aye, Smith – aye, Sornson – aye. Motion carried 5-0. Board moved into closed session at 6:14 pm.
Board exited closed session at 6:55 pm and no official action was taken during the closed session.
ADJOURNMENT – Hansen moved to adjourn the meeting. Sornson second. Motion carried 5-0 and meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm.
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Eric B. Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2021.11.15 - Annual & Ogranizational
Board Minutes - 2021.11.15 - Annual & Ogranizational
Independence Community School Board Meeting Regular/Annual Meeting and Organizational Meeting November 15, 2021 REGULAR/ANNUAL MEETING A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on November 15, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Jennifer Sornson, and Gina Trimble. Brad Bleichner was not attending but was available by text due to traveling abroad. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, local press and guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Sornson moved to approve the agenda, Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Hansen moved to approve the consent items. Sornson second, motion carried 4-0. A. Approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting on October 18, 2021 and the special meeting on October 25, 2021. B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) Second Readings: |
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D. Approval of Financial Reports 1. Bills – Director Hansen reviewed the bills 2. Budget Report 3. Financial Settlement Statement as of June 30, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
there is an elementary concert on Monday, December 20th. Supt. Reiter attended the Rotary meeting to start talking about increasing the PPEL Levy funding and that this could be done without increasing the tax rate. Information regarding the possible OSHA Vaccine Mandate for employers with over 100 employees was sent out to staff in order to meet deadlines. It is possible this mandate could be repealed. We are working closely with our attorneys and IASB on this situation. Supt. Reiter left the meeting at 6:12 pm due to illness.
2. Student Learning Goals – Erin Burmeister reviewed the student learning goals with the board. REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. West Elementary Principal 4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING An organizational meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:57 p.m. by Board Secretary Laura Morine at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on November 15, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Charlie McCardle, and Gina Trimble. Brad Bleichner - not attending but available by text due to traveling abroad. Also attending: Administrators, directors, local press and guests.
Board Member Vote Gina Trimble Kim Hansen Kim Hansen Eric Smith Eric Smith Kim Hansen Charlie McCardle Eric Smith Due to a tie, Board Secretary texted Bleichner to vote. Brad Bleichner Eric Smith (Bleichner voted via text) Eric Smith was elected Board President. Board Secretary Morine administered the oath of office to President Smith. Board Secretary Morine relinquished the meeting to President Smith.
Board Member Vote Gina Trimble Kim Hansen Kim Hansen Kim Hansen Eric Smith Kim Hansen Charlie McCardle Kim Hansen Brad Bleichner Kim Hansen Kim Hansen was elected Board Vice President and Board Secretary Morine administered the oath of office to Vice President Hansen.
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. Trimble moved to approve the Board Meeting Dates, Times and Locations for 2021-2022. Hansen second, motion carried 4-0. 2021-2022 Proposed School Board Meetings: December 16, 2021 (Thursday) – NEW DATE January 17, 2022 February 21, 2022 March 21, 2022 April 18, 2022 May 16, 2022 June 20, 2022 July 18, 2022 August 15, 2022 September 19, 2022 October 17, 2022 November 21, 2022 |
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E. Roll Call Vote Order for 2021-2022 – Hansen moved to approve the Roll Call Vote order. McCardle second. Motion carried 4-0. |
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G. Consider Approval of Committee Assignments for 2021-2022 – McCardle moved to approve the committees and committee assignments as follows. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. Committee members will report updates during the Comments section of the agenda |
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NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. and Lynch Dallas, P.C. as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors – Trimble moved to approve Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. and Lynch Dallas, P.C. as Legal Counsels for the District and Board of Directors. Hansen second, motion carried 4-0. B. Consider Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories – Hansen moved to approve the Resolution Naming Depositories. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. C. Consider Approval of Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session - McCardle moved to approve the Resolution to Pay Bills When the Board is Not in Session. Hansen second, motion carried 4-0. D. Consider Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer – McCardle moved to approve the Resolution to Authorize the Use of a Check Protector and Signer and the Proper Control of the Signer. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. E. Consider Approval of Resolution to Issue Payroll – Trimble moved to approve the Resolution to Issue Payroll. Hansen second, motion carried 4-0. F. Consider Approval of the Travel Request Form – December 2021 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL – Hansen moved to approve the Travel Request Form – December 2021 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. G. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2021-2022 – This agenda item will be moved to the December agenda as no motion was received. H. Consider Approval of the Computer Science/Programming Class – McCardle moved to approve the Computer Science/Programming Class. Trimble second. Erin Burmeister presented information as Computer Science classes are now mandatory and Charles Bare will teach them at the HS level. Mr. Bare was available to answer questions. Motion carried 4-0. I. Consider Approval of the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022 – Trimble moved to approve the Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022. Hansen second, motion carried 4-0. J. Consider Approval of the Affirmative Action Plan 2021-2022 – McCardle moved to approve the Affirmative Action Plan 2021-2022. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. K. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year – Hansen moved to approve the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with Lied Center Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year in the amount of $1,955.39. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. L. Consider Approval of the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year – McCardle moved to approve the Application to the School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Costs Associated with River Hills Consortium Program for the 2022-2023 School Year in the amount of $6,239.96. Hansen second, motion carried 4-0. M. Consider Approval of the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2021 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment and Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2020 – Trimble moved to approve the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Application Fall 2021 – On-Time Funding Modified Allowable Growth for Increasing Enrollment in the amount of $115,632.00 and Open Enrollment Out not in Fall 2020 in the amount $92,328.80. Hansen second. Roll call vote: Hansen – aye, McCardle – aye, Smith – aye, Trimble – aye. Motion carried 4-0. N. Review IASB Legislative Priorities – Board discussed the legislative priorities as the IASB top priorities differed from the district’s priorities. The board directed Delegate Kim Hansen to support the IASB priorities. ADJOURNMENT – Trimble moved to adjourn the meeting. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
__________________________________ ________________________________ Eric Smith, President Laura Morine, Board Secretary
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Board Minutes - 2021.12.16
Board Minutes - 2021.12.16Independence Community School Board Meeting
Regular Meeting
December 16, 2021
A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on December 16, 2021. Board members present: Eric Smith, Charlie McCardle and Gina Trimble. Kim Hansen attended via Zoom. Absent: Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, local press and guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – McCardle moved to approve the agenda, Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Trimble moved to approve the consent items. McCardle second. Hansen had correction to committee assignments. City Council Liaison – Bleichner & McCardle and Bleichner’s term ends in 2023. Smith would like to strike the addition of “and vice president” from the last sentence in Policy 200.2 – Organization of Board of Directors. Also assign Bleichner to the Mentor/Volunteer Advisory Board rather than Smith. Motion carried 4-0. A. Approval of the minutes of the regular/annual and organizational meeting on November 15, 2021. B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) First Readings: |
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F. Approval of Financial Reports 1. Bills – Director Smith reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in January 2. Budget Report ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS A. Comments from the Public. - none B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent – Smith reviewed the action items from the previous month and all were completed. Trimble and Hansen had attended the Iowa School Board Convention with Supt. Reiter. McCardle indicated he had attended all the holiday concerts so far this year and they were excellent. Supt. Reiter is scheduling meeting dates for the PPEL Committee and the Calendar Committee for the first part of January. The SBRC Committee approved the district’s request for additional spending authority for the Hazardous Abatement of $64,480.47. The auditorium equipment is starting to show its age and we are starting to look into updating the lights, sound and electronic components. C. Presentations 1. Therapy Dog – Christie Litterer presented a request to the board to allow “Archie”, her Labradoodle therapy dog to become a therapy dog at East Elementary. A grant from the McElroy trust was received to help offset some of the costs. 2. Robotics Team Update – Six students that participate in the Robotics program brought their robot and presented to the board what the Robotics team was all about and provided a short demonstration on how the robot works. Advisor Charles Bare provided moral support and let the students do the presentation. Good luck to the team in their competitions this year. 3. Iowa School Performance Profile – Erin Burmeister presented the performance profile data that was just released and was very excited to report that the ratings for the district substantially increased from last year. The district was higher than the state average in almost every area. Burmeister gives credit to the teachers as they have worked very hard in teaching the standards. 4. Supt Reiter presented Eric Smith with a Better Boardsmanship Award from the Iowa School Board Association since he was not able to attend the convention. REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. West Elementary Principal 4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report OLD BUSINESS
C. Consider Approval of Student Learning Goals 2021-2022 – Trimble moved to approve the Student Learning Goals for 2021-2022. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of the Construction Change Order(s) – McCardle move to approve the Construction Change Order. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0 B. Consider Approval of the Bid from SEE Electric, LLC for HVAC Upgrades – Trimble moved to approve the bid from SEE Electric, LLC for HVAC Upgrades for the JSH and West buildings. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0.
D. Consider Approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $508,311.00 – School Improvement Director Burmeister presented the AtRisk/DropOut prevention plan to the board. Trimble moved to approve the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) Application (At Risk Drop Out Prevention) in the Amount of $508,311.00. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0. E. Consider Approval of the Operating Agreement with St. John’s School – McCardle moved to approve the Operating Agreement with St. John’s School. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. F. Consider Approval of Transferring $460.35 of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Funds to the Activity Fund Account. Trimble moved to approve the reallocation of $460.35 of DECA funds to other Activity Fund accounts since DECA has been inactive for over three years. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0. G. Closed Session – Trimble moved to go into 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. McCardle second. Roll call vote: Hansen – aye, McCardle – aye, Smith – aye, Trimble -aye. Moved into closed session at 8:05 pm. Building Principals Howard, Reed and Reidy were also in attendance. Exited the closed session at 8:30 pm and no official actions were taken during the closed session. ADJOURNMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Trimble second, motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. EXEMPT SESSION - Board discussed negotiations Strategies. Session ended at 9:00 pm. ___________________________________ _____________________________________ Eric B Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary |
Board Minutes - 2022.01.06
Board Minutes - 2022.01.06Independence Community School Board Meeting
Special Meeting -Vaccine Mandate
January 6, 2022
A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on January 6, 2022. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Brad Bleichner, Charlie McCardle. Also attending: Supt. Russ Reiter, Board Secretary Laura Morine and Press representative John Klotzbach. Pledge of Allegiance was not recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Hansen moved to approve the agenda. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS –
- Consider Approval of the OSHA Mandatory Policy on Employee Vaccination – Board Policy 403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3 – Bleichner moved to approve the first reading of Board Policy #403.8, Regulations 403.8R1 and examples 403.8E1, E2 and E3 to be effective when it is required to be enforced by OSHA pursuant to section1910.501-Vaccinations, testing and face coverings, but no earlier than January 10, 2022 with the following changes:
Policy 403.8 third paragraph under the section Face Coverings and Testing be amended to change the beginning date for the face coverings to be “no sooner than January 10, 2022” and the date for not fully vaccinated to test to: “February 9, 2022”. Further that the following be added to this section: “The District will pay for and will administer any test required under this policy”.
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Regulation 403.8R page 1, fifth paragraph section Testing be amended to change the beginning date for not fully vaccinated to test to “February 9, 2022”. Further that the following be added to this section: “The District will pay for and will administer any test required under this policy”.
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Regulation 403.8R1 page 2 fourth full paragraph section Face Covering be amended to change the beginning date for face coverings to be “no sooner than January 10, 2022”.
McCardle second. Board discussed. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Hanse second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm.
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Eric B. Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2022.01.10
Board Minutes - 2022.01.10Independence Community School Board Meeting
Special Meeting -Vaccine Mandate -2nd Reading
January 10, 2022
A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 7:00 am. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on January 10, 2022. Board members present in person: Eric Smith, Brad Bleichner, Charlie McCardle. Kim Hansen and Gina Trimble attended via Zoom. Also attending in person: Supt. Russ Reiter, Board Secretary Laura Morine and Press representative John Klotzbach. Pledge of Allegiance was not recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Bleichner moved to approve the agenda. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS –
- Consider Approval of the OSHA Mandatory Policy on Employee Vaccination – Board Policy 403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3 – Bleichner moved to approve the 2nd reading of Board Policy 403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 403.8E1, 403.8E2, and 403.8E3 to be effective at such time as it is required to be enforced by Iowa OSHA, a part of the Iowa Division of Labor. McCardle second. Board discussed. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 am.
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Eric B. Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2022.01.17
Board Minutes - 2022.01.17
Independence Community School Board Meeting Regular Meeting January 17, 2022 A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on January 17, 2022. Board members present: Eric Smith, Charlie McCardle, Gina Trimble, Kim Hansen and Brad Bleichner. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, local press and a guest. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Hansen moved to approve the agenda, McCardle second, motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS -Trimble moved to approve the consent items. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0.
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D. Approval of Financial Reports 1. Bills - Director Trimble reviewed the bills. Bleichner will review the February bills. 2. Budget Report ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS A. Comments from the Public - Trent Robinson spoke about his concerns with the girls' softball program. B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent - Smith stated his appreciation for everyone involved in educating our students. What a blessing to have such a great staff. All board members agreed. Smith reported that the calendar committee had met and hope to make a recommendation at the February meeting. Hansen reported on her experiences as the delegate at the Iowa School Board Convention. Trimble hoped that all board members could attend the Iowa School Board Convention together as she thinks it would be very valuable in team building. Trimble, Smith, Reiter and Morine met to discuss the PPEL renewal. McCardle complimented Supt. Reiter on his attention to the weather the past week. Supt. Reiter reported that the district hopes to bring the PPEL renewal vote to the public in September 2022. The calendar committee will meet on Jan 19th. The district was notified that due to the increased enrollment to Preschool, the district can request SBRC spending authority and funds for this increase. A resolution would need to be passed prior to Feb 15th so a special meeting will be needed. At the end of January there will be a meeting to discuss the Action Plan on Diversity Equity. Any board member interested in attending the National School Board Convention, contact Supt. Reiter for more information.
REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. West Elementary Principal 4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal
B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report – Hansen inquired about live streaming events. 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report
OLD BUSINESS A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project - Supt Reiter reported there has been some movement at West Elementary on the restrooms and the PA system. There is still work to do on the West band entry.
B. Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition - School Improvement Director Burmeister reported that there isn’t an update as the coalition has not meet because of the weather cancellations.
C. Consider Approval of the Purchase of the ActivePure Air Quality System - The Board discussed the purifiers. The Board recommended getting a quote for the machines, with all necessary accessories and replacement parts for the special meeting. These machines would be paid for with ESSER funds.
NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of two additional Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022 - Hansen moved to approve the two additional Independence Community School District Early Graduation Applicants for January 2022. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0.
B. Consider Approval of the Ultimate Entertainment Iowa LLC Artist Contract for DJ Services for the Winter Formal - Trimble moved to approve the Ultimate Entertainment Iowa LLC Artist Contract for DJ Services for the Winter Formal. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0.
The board will have a special meeting on Monday, January 24th at Noon.
ADJOURNMENT - Bleichner moved to adjourn the meeting. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
EXEMPT SESSION - Board discussed negotiation strategies. No official action was taken during the exempt session. The session ended at 8:05 pm.
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Board Minutes - 2022.01.24
Board Minutes - 2022.01.24
Independence Community School District Special Board Meeting January 24, 2022 A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 12:00 pm by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, IA on January 24, 2022. Board members present in person: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, and Charlie McCardle. Brad Bleichner and Gina Trimble attended via Zoom. Also attending Supt. Reiter. Board Secretary Morine attended via Zoom. The Pledge of Allegiance was not recited APPROVAL OF AGENDA – McCardle moved to approve the agenda, Hansen second. Motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Hansen moved to approve the consent item. McCardle second. Supt. Reiter thanked Annette Harbaugh for her 7 years of service. Motion carried 5-0. A. Approval of Resignations |
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B. Consider Approval of the Purchase of the ActivePure Air Quality System – Hansen moved to approve the purchase of the ActivePure Air Quality System. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0. Supt. Reiter will continue to work on pulling together the ongoing costs of the machines.
NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of the Resolution to Request School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Authority for FY22 SWVPP (Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program) Funding – Hansen moved to approve the Resolution to Request School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Authority for FY22 SWVPP (Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program) Funding. Trimble second. Roll call vote: Bleichner – aye, Hansen – aye, McCardle – aye, Smith – aye, Trimble – aye. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Hansen second. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm.
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Board Minutes - 2022.02.21
Board Minutes - 2022.02.21Independence Community School Board Meeting
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
February 21, 2022
Public Hearing
A public hearing for the 2022-2023 Proposed School Calendar of the Independence Community School Board started at 5:50 pm at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on February 21, 2022. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen and Brad Bleichner. Gina Trimble and Charlie McCardle attended by Zoom. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, and local press. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
No public comments were received. Hansen moved to adjourn the public hearing, Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0. The public hearing ended at 6:00 pm.
Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on February 21, 2022. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen and Brad Bleichner. Gina Trimble and Charlie McCardle attended by Zoom. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, administrators, directors, and local press.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Bleichner moved to approve the agenda with the removal of the closed session, item #7E, Trimble second, motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Hansen moved to approve the consent items except Policy 400.1. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on January 17, 2022 and the special meeting on January 24, 2022.
B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted)
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403.8, 403.8R1, 403.8R2, 4038E1, 403.8E2 and 403.8E3 (Rescinded) |
Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19, Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19 Regulation, Required Notices to Employees, Employee Personal Attestation of Vaccination Status, Medical Accommodation Request Form, and Religious Accommodation Request Form |
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400* |
Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees |
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400.1 |
Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual |
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401.1* |
Employee Orientation |
5. |
401.2 |
Equal Employment Opportunity |
6. |
401.3* |
Employee Conflict of Interest |
7. |
401.4* |
Nepotism |
8. |
401.5 and 401.5E1 |
Employee Complaints and Employee Complaint Form (Reviewed and Revised 01/17/2022) |
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401.6 and 401.6R1* |
Employee Records and Employee Records Regulation |
10. |
401.7* |
Employee Relations to the Administration and to the Board |
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11. |
401.8 |
Employee Involvement in Decision Making |
12. |
401.9 |
Use of School District Facilities & Equipment by Employees |
13. |
401.10 |
Use of School District Materials for Internal Communications |
14. |
401.11* |
Limitations to Employment References |
15. |
401.12* |
Travel for the Board of Education, Administrators and Employees |
16. |
401.13* |
Employee Activity Passes |
17. |
401.14* |
Recognition for Service of Employees |
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401.15* |
Employee Political Activity |
19. |
401.16* |
Credit Cards |
20. |
401.17 |
Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Staff |
21. |
401.18 |
Email Acceptable Use Policy for Staff |
22. |
401.19 |
Meeting Expenses |
23. |
401.20 |
Employee Expression (Policy Adopted 09/20/2021) |
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1. Bills – Director Bleichner reviewed the bills – Hansen will review in March
2. Budget Report
Hansen moved to approve the first reading of Policy #400.1 after some discussions. Supt. Reiter will reach out to other districts regarding this policy and review the timeline and committee information. Bleichner second, first reading was approved 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
A. Comments from the Public - none
B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent - Bleichner inquired about weighted grading and would like more information for the next meeting. Trimble attended the Conference Board meeting. Trimble also congratulated the large group speech students and coaches. McCardle congratulated West Elementary as the math and reading scores increased. Supt. Reiter indicated the SSA rate of 2.5% was signed by the Governor and was disappointed the increase was not higher since the state is sitting on large reserve funds. The Diversity Committee will meet on March 9th. March 7th the board will meet with representatives from Central Rivers AEA to work on board goals. The April board meeting will be changed from the 18th to the 11th so that the board can approve the Certified Annual Budget before April 15th. Reiter and Morine will be attending a budget workshop on Thursday. Supt. Reiter wanted to thank all of those that are working on revamping the entrance to Leinbaugh Field.
REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. Junior-Senior High School Principal
2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal
3. West Elementary Principal
4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal
B. District Director Reports
1. Activities Director Report
2. Director of School Improvement Report
3. Director of Technology Report
4. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report
5. Director of Transportation Report
OLD BUSINESS
- Review East/West Elementary Construction Project – Supt Reiter reported that the restrooms at West Elementary are 99% complete. The punch list for the projects is still being worked on. See Electric has started on the HVAC projects at the Jr/Sr High and West Elementary.
- Update from the Junior/Senior High School Grading Coalition – Burmeister and Howard gave an update. The coalition is still working on communicating out to staff and parents. In March, a team of teacher will be attending a grading conference in Des Moines. Burmeister said they would be able to bring more information regarding data to the board in April.
NEW BUSINESS
- Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar – Hansen moved to approve the 2022-2023 School Calendar. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0.
- Consider Approval of the Proposed Hawkeye Community College (HCC) Courses for the 2022-2023 School Year – Hansen moved to approve the Proposed Hawkeye Community College (HCC) Courses for the 2022-2023 School Year. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0.
- Consider Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between Iowa State University and Independence Community School District – Hansen moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement by and between Iowa State University and Independence Community School District. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0.
- Consider Approval of the Farm Leases for 2022-2023 – Hansen moved to approve the Farm Leases for the North and South Parcels for 2022-2023. Trimble second, motion carried 5.0.
E. Closed Session – Struck from agenda
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.
ADJOURNMENT - Bleichner moved to adjourn the meeting. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0 and meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.
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Eric B. Smith, Chair Laura Morine, Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2022.02.24 - ITA Negotiations Opening Stmts
Board Minutes - 2022.02.24 - ITA Negotiations Opening StmtsIndependence Community School Board
Public Meetings for Certified Negotiations
February 24, 2022
Public meetings were held at the Administration Office,1207 1st St West, Independence, IA, starting at 4:00 pm on February 24, 2022. Attending: Sue Henkes, Chief Negotiator, Hannah Burns, Paul Upmeyer, Brandi Davis, Kelci Jahnel, Supt Russ Reiter, Director of Finance Morine, Board President Smith and Vice President Hansen.
FIRST MEETING:
Sue Henkes from the Independence Teacher’s Association (ITA) presented an opening statement. The ITA then presented their initial proposal to the Independence Community School Board for the 2022-2023 school year.
The ITA’s initial proposal stated:
- An interest in continuing to develop a compensation system which attracts and retains quality employees and recognized the ever-changing school environment while staying within district budget constraints.
- An interest in continuing to develop a compensation system which advances the salaries for the sponsors and coaches for extra and co-curricular activities in order to attract and retain employees.
- An interest in participating in training for Interest Based Problem Solving (IBIS) designed to address mutual needs and concerns while fostering and maintaining respectful communications among the parties.
- An interest in protecting and preserving teaching and planning time within the school day to better serve students.
SECOND MEETING: (held immediately following the first)
Supt. Reiter presented the district’s opening statement.
Board initial proposal to the Independence Teacher’s Association (ITA):
- An interest in continuing to development of a salary compensation model that attracts and retains the finest educators and professionals while staying within today’s budgetary constraints.
- An interest in continuing to develop a compensation model that is fair and appropriately compensates sponsors and coaches for extra and co-curricular activities.
- An interest in participating in the “Interest Based Problem Solving” (IBPS) process to address mutual concerns among both parties. We believe that by working together and gaining a shared experience, we can continue to build trust and maintain a respectful working relationship.
Meeting ended at 4:05 pm and the group went into closed session. Full disclosure of all the initial proposal documents may be reviewed at the Administration Office.
Eric B. Smith Laura Morine
Board Chair Director of Finance/Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2022.03.07 - Special/Work Session
Board Minutes - 2022.03.07 - Special/Work SessionIndependence Community School Board Meeting
Work Session, Exempt Session and Special Meeting
March 7, 2022
WORK SESSION
The work session of the Independence Community School Board started at 6:00 pm at the Administration Office 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on March 7, 2022. Board members present: Eric Smith, Brad Bleichner, Charlie McCardle, Kim Hansen and Gina Trimble. Also attending: Supt. Russ Reiter, Board Secretary Laura Morine, and Central Rivers AEA representatives Beth Strike and Josh Johnson.
The board reviewed the current board goals and had discussion on aligning the goals to fit the district at this time. Based on the board’s discussions, Beth Strike and Josh Johnson will work on modifications to the goals for the board to review.
No action was taken during the work session and the work session ended at 7:15 pm. Beth Strike and Josh Johnson left meeting.
EXEMPT SESSION
The exempt session started at 7:20 pm and the board discussed negotiation strategies. No action was taken during the exempt session. Session ended at 8:04 pm. Laura Morine left the meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 8:04 pm. Present: Eric Smith, Brad Bleichner, Charlie McCardle, Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble and Supt. Russ Reiter. The board had a moment of silence for the shooting victims of the Des Moines East High School that occurred today.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Hansen moved to approve the agenda. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
- Closed session as provided by Section 21.5(l)(i) of the Iowa Code for an evaluation. Hansen moved to go into closed session, second by Bleichner. Roll call vote: Bleichner-aye, McCardle-aye, Trimble-aye, Hansen-aye, Smith–aye. Motion carried 5-0. Entered into closed session at 8:05 pm.
The closed session ended at 8:55 pm and no action was taken during the closed session.
ADJOURMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm
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Eric B. Smith, Chair Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2022.03.14 - IESP Negotiations Opening Statements
Board Minutes - 2022.03.14 - IESP Negotiations Opening StatementsIndependence Community School Board
Public Meetings for Negotiations
March 14, 2022
The Public meetings were held on March 14th at the Administration Office starting at 3:38 pm.
Present: Supt Russ Reiter, Director of Finance Laura Morine, Board Member Eric Smith and Kim Hansen. IESP Negotiation Team: Lisa Preuss, Janette Hopkins, Janet Shannon, Andria Anderson, and Deanna Miller. Peg Bantz joined after opening comments. Five support staff were all in attendance.
Supt. Reiter welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked the support staff for their dedication and hard work. He stated that there is pressure from other businesses in towns on starting wages and that we have to keep that in mind.
FIRST MEETING:
Lisa Preuss from the Independence Educational Support Personnel Association (IESP) presented their initial proposal stating that they were interested in negotiating an increase in wage to assist in attracting and retaining quality staff. They also have an interest in working on a longevity system.
SECOND MEETING: (held immediately following the first)
Supt. Reiter stated that this was the first year for interest-based bargaining with the IESP staff. Interest- base bargaining is about problem-solving and finding solutions that work for both sides. Money is usually not talked about in the opening statements.
Board initial proposal to the Independence Educational Support Personnel Association (IESP)
- The Board of Education has a tremendous responsibility to educate all of our students and support our staff to ensure they are successful. Having an opportunity to discuss important issues and understanding we have similar goals, allows us to work together with a shared vision.
- The Board would like to convey their appreciation to the IESP for the interest-based problem-solving proposal and in their participation in the progress. Our goal is to attract and retain the best individuals to support our students and school district.
Full disclosure of both proposals may be reviewed at the Administration Office.
The open meeting ended at 3:47 and those not on the negotiating team left. The negotiating teams from both sides then began negotiating.
Eric B Smith Laura Morine
Board Chairman Director of Finance/Board Secretary
Board Minutes - 2022.03.21
Board Minutes - 2022.03.21
Independence Community School Board Meeting Regular Meeting March 21, 2022 A regular meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Kim Hansen at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on March 21, 2022. Board members present: Charlie McCardle, Gina Trimble, Kim Hansen and Brad Bleichner. Eric Smith and Board Secretary Morine attended virtually. Also attending: Supt. Reiter, administrators, directors, local press and guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Trimble moved to approve the agenda, McCardle second, motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – McCardle moved to approve the consent items, Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0. A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on February 21, 2022, the public meetings on February 24, 2022, the work session and special meeting on March 7, 2022, and the public meetings on March 14, 2022. B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) Second Readings:
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Supt. Reiter reported that the Governor’s retention pay went out in the March payroll. In April, he will propose to the board that all other staff should receive retention pay and it could be paid out of ESSER funds. There is a committee working on revamping the entry way to Leinbaugh Field thru donations, memorials, Trotter Trail committee and community members that are interested in the project. The Diversity committee meeting went well and will be meeting again. Supt. Reiter thanked the JSH staff for hosting a Career Fair and all the businesses that participated. REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal – Smith commented that the comparison of office referrals between years is skewed as last year was an outlier compared to this year. 3. West Elementary Principal 4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report – looking at upgrading the lights and sound in the Auditorium 4. Director of Food Service Report – Unfortunately it does not look like all students will have free breakfast and lunches next year and we will need to communicate that out this summer. 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
F. Discussion on Weighted Grading – Supt Reiter reported that some districts did weighted grading for the more difficult classes and other districts did not. Dyersville Beckman was the only district in the WaMaC conference that we had heard back from that weighted their AP classes. Cedar Falls also weights their AP classes. All board members weighed in on the discussion. Reiter indicated that changes like this should flow thru the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC). Discussion on weighted grading will continue at future board meetings. ADJOURNMENT - McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm
EXEMPT SESSION – Board discussed negotiations strategies. No official action was taken during the exempt session. Session ended at 8:02 pm.
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Board Minutes - 2022.04.11 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
Board Minutes - 2022.04.11 Public Hearing & Regular MeetingIndependence Community School Board Meeting
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
April 11, 2022
Public Hearing
A public hearing was held at the Administrative Office, Independence, IA on April 11, 2022 at 5:50 pm for amending the 2021-2022 Certified Budget and the proposed 2022-2023 Certified Budget. Members Present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Charlie McCardle and Brad Bleichner. Superintendent Russell Reiter, Board Secretary Laura Morine, administrators and guests were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Morine gave a brief overview of the amendment and certified budget. The property tax rate will be 51 cents lower next year. Public Hearing ended at 5:57 pm.
Regular Meeting
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Eric Smith at the Administrative Office, Independence, IA on April 11, 2022. Members Present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Charlie McCardle and Brad Bleichner. Superintendent Russell Reiter, Board Secretary Laura Morine, administrators and guests were present.
Board Minutes - 2022.05.02 Special Meeting
Board Minutes - 2022.05.02 Special Meeting
Independence Community School Board Meeting Special Meeting May 2, 2022 A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 12:00 pm. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on May 2, 2022. Board members present in person: Eric Smith, Charlie McCardle and Kim Hansen. Gina Trimble attended via Zoom. Brad Bleichner was absent. Also attending in person: Supt. Russ Reiter and Board Secretary Laura Morine. Pledge of Allegiance was not recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Hansen moved to approve the agenda. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – McCardle moved to approve the consent items. Trimble second, motion carried 4-0. The Board would like to thank Mr. Howard for his service over the years and wish him luck as Superintendent at Union Community School District. A. Approval of Resignations |
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B. Consider Approval of the Revisions of the Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual – Hansen moved to approve the Revision of the Employee Procedures and Benefits Manual. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT – Hansen moved to adjourn the meeting. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 12:05 pm. |
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Board Minutes - 2022.05.16
Board Minutes - 2022.05.16Independence Community School Board Meeting
Regular Meeting
May 16, 2022
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Eric Smith at the Administrative Office, Independence, IA on May 16, 2022. Members Present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Charlie McCardle and Brad Bleichner. Superintendent Russell Reiter, Board Secretary Laura Morine, administrators and guests were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION - Iowa School Board Recognition Month – Thank you to 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. Thank you, Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Brad Bleichner, Charlie McCardle and Gina Trimble for your service to the Independence School District. Certificates were presented by Superintendent Reiter. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Bleichner moved to approve the agenda but exclude 4D – Approval of New Hires. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Trimble moved to approve the consent items 4A, 4B, 4C and 4E. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0.
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E. Approval of Financial Reports 1. Bills – Director Smith reviewed the bills – Trimble will review in June 2. Budget Report
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C. Presentations 1. High School Musical Update – Amanda Fisher gave an update on the Spring Musical. She thanked everyone for the incredible support as the musical was a great success. Special thanks to Aja Baskerville and Catherine Smith for their support but unfortunately, they are both resigning as Asst. Directors. 2. Math Curriculum – Erin Burmeister presented the board the process and recommendation for new math curriculums district wide. The Math Committee reviewed multiple options and narrowed it down based on the criteria set by this committee. The following curriculums: Illustrative Math for K-8 and Big Ideas for 9-12 are being recommended. REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. West Elementary Principal 4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal B. District Director Reports 1. Activities Director Report 2. Director of School Improvement Report 3. Director of Technology Report 4. Director of Food Service Report 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report 6. Director of Transportation Report OLD BUSINESS A. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project - Superintendent Reiter, Smith, Hansen, Larson Construction and HSR met on May 13th to review the final punch list. Goal is to have the project fully completed by late June.
E. Discussion of Final Fiscal Year 2021 Audit – Morine gave an overview of the 2021 audit. NEW BUSINESS
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L. Consider Approval of the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Gold for 2022-2023 – Hansen moved to approve the Bread Bid from Pan-O-Bold for 2022-2023. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0. M. Consider Approval of the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare through July 31, 2023 – McCardle moved to approve the Lease Agreement with Moser Preschool and Daycare though July 31, 2023. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0.
Hansen moved to approve all four Preschool Contracts with the community partners for 2022-2023. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT - McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Trimble second, motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. EXEMPT SESSION Negotiations Strategy Session – The Board and Supt Reiter participated in the exempt session to discuss negotiation strategies. No action was taken during this session. The session ended at 9:47 pm.
___________________________________ ________________________________ Eric B. Smith, Chairman Laura J. Morine, Board Secretary
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Board Minutes - 2022.05.18 - Special Meeting
Board Minutes - 2022.05.18 - Special Meeting
Independence Community School Board Meeting Special Meeting May 18, 2022 A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on May 18, 2022. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Brad Bleichner, Charlie McCardle. Also attending: Supt. Russ Reiter and Board Secretary Laura Morine. Pledge of Allegiance was not recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – McCardle moved to approve the agenda. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS
We need a motion to recess to a closed session as provided by 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. Trimble moved to move into closed session. Hansen second. Roll call vote: McCardle – Aye, Smith – Aye, Trimble – Aye, Bleichner – Aye, Hansen – Aye. Motion carried 5-0 and closed session started at 5:47 pm. No official action was taken during the closed session and the board exited the closed session at 6:26 pm.
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Nile Coghlan |
JSH 8.0 hr Night Custodian |
$12.15/hr plus $70 pro-rated night stipend |
05/26/2022 |
Paula Decker |
West Elem 3.0 hr Dishwasher/FS Worker |
$15.10/hr |
08/23/2022 |
Tim Dryml |
Bus Garage 4.25 hr Bus Driver |
$18.05/hr* |
08/23/2022 |
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Theresa Mueller |
JSH Full-Time Substitute Teacher |
$36,900 (1-year contract) |
08/18/2022 |
Lisa Preuss |
JSH Summer School Para |
$16.32/hr |
06/13/2022 |
Erin Rosburg |
JSH Summer School Teacher |
$30.00/hr |
06/13/2022 |
Erin Rosburg |
East/West Elem Summer School Coordinator/Teacher |
$4,000 |
07/18/2022 |
Andrea Werner |
East/West Elem K-6 Student Success Coordinator |
$58,254 |
08/17/2022 |
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Hannah Burns |
JSH Math and Science |
$8,500 |
07/01/2022 |
Joel Dinger |
JSH Eng/Lang Arts and Social Studies |
$8,500 |
07/01/2022 |
Sonya Elzey |
JSH Grades 7-12 Special Ed |
$8,500 |
07/01/2022 |
Heather Grover |
West Elem Grades 3-6 |
$8,500 |
07/01/2022 |
Lori Kurt |
ECC/East/West Grades PK-6 Special Ed |
$8,500 |
07/01/2022 |
Erin Rosburg |
JSH Standards Referenced Grading |
$8,500 |
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ECC Preschool |
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Kelly Kress |
East Elem Kindergarten, Literacy |
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Brandi Davis |
East Elem 1st Grade, Literacy |
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Robin Van Raden |
East Elem 2nd Grade, Literacy |
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Kelly Mitchell |
East Elem 1st Grade, Math |
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Briana Lamphere |
East Elem 2nd Grade, Math |
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Lyndzi Eschen |
West Elem 3rd Grade |
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Racheal Ohrt |
West Elem 4th Grade |
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Sara Thome |
West Elem 6th Grade |
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Wade Stahr |
JSH CTE (Career Technical Education) |
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Sue Henkes |
JSH English |
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Jack Goedken |
JSH Math |
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Garry Anderson |
JSH Science |
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Matt Miller |
JSH Social Studies |
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Kerry Pasker |
District Wide Interventions/Title I |
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District Wide Lead Mentor Teacher |
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JSH Capturing Kids’ Hearts |
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ADJOURNMENT – Hansen moved to adjourn the meeting. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:27 pm.
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Board Minutes - 2022.05.31
Board Minutes - 2022.05.31Independence Community School Board Meeting
Special Meeting
May 31, 2022
A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on May 31, 2022. Board members present: Eric Smith, Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Brad Bleichner, Charlie McCardle. Also attending: Supt. Russ Reiter and Board Secretary Laura Morine. Pledge of Allegiance was not recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Trimble moved to approve the agenda. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Hansen moved to approve the consent items. Bleichner second, motion carried 5-0.
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Board Minutes - 2022.06.15
Board Minutes - 2022.06.15Independence Community School Board Meeting
Special Meeting
June 15, 2022
A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 5:30 pm. by Chair Eric Smith at the Administration Office 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on June 15, 2022. Board members present in person: Eric Smith, Gina Trimble, Brad Bleichner and Kim Hansen. Also attending in person: Supt. Russ Reiter and Board Secretary Laura Morine. Pledge of Allegiance was not recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Bleichner moved to approve the agenda. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS McCardle joined the meeting at 5:35 pm.
We need a motion to go into 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. Hansen moved to move into closed session. Bleichner second. Roll call vote: McCardle – aye, Smith – aye, Trimble – aye, Bleichner – aye, Hansen – aye. Motion carried 5-0 and closed session started at 5:38 pm. Morine left the meeting at 5:38 pm. Reiter left at 6:59 pm. No official action was taken during the closed session and the board exited the closed session at 8:33 pm. C. Superintendent’s Contract – Trimble moved to approve the Superintendent Contract. McCardle second. The Superintendent's contract increase of 3.4% on salary for an increase of $5,845.00. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT – McCardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Hansen second, motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 pm.
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Board Minutes - 2022.06.20
Board Minutes - 2022.06.20
Independence Community School District Board Meeting Regular Meeting June 20, 2022 The regular meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm by Vice Chair Kim Hansen at the Administrative Office, Independence, IA on June 20, 2022. Members Present: Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble, Charlie McCardle and Brad Bleichner. Eric Smith attended virtually. Superintendent Russell Reiter, Board Secretary Laura Morine and administrators/directors were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Bleichner moved to approve the agenda. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Trimble moved to approve the consent items. McCardle second, motion carried 5-0.
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C. Presentations 1. Girls Wrestling Program – Justin Putz presented a proposal to the board to start a girl’s wrestling program in the district starting in FY22-23. IGHSAU has officially sanctioned the sport starting in 2022-2023. There will be 14 weight classes and continue the state tournament in Coralville. The district has had girl wrestlers and they have been very successful. The district would be responsible for paying the coaching staff (head coach and an assistant), transportation and coverage for any teacher coaches that may be hired. REPORTS A. Building Administrator Reports 1. Junior-Senior High School Principal 2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal 3. West Elementary and 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 OLD BUSINESS
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2022-23 BOARD MINUTES
2022-23 BOARD MINUTESClick on the links below to view school board meeting minutes for the 2022-23 school year.
Board Minutes - 2022.07.18
Board Minutes - 2022.07.18Independence Community School District Board Meeting
Regular Meeting
July 18, 2022
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Vice Chair Kim Hansen at the Administrative Office, Independence, IA on July 18, 2022. Members Present: Kim Hansen, Gina Trimble and Brad Bleichner. Eric Smith attended virtually. Charlie McCardle was absent. Superintendent Reiter, Board Secretary Morine, Reed, Reidy, and Burmeister were present along with a newspaper representative and three teachers. Kleman joined the meeting later. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Trimble moved to approve the agenda. Bleichner second, motion carried 4-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS – Bleichner moved to approve the consent items. Trimble second. Smith requested Policy 505.6 – Graduation Requirements be removed. Hansen requested June 20th minutes reflect that the replacement costs for the district be corrected to $20,000,000. Bleichner and Trimble agreed to amend the motion to include those changes. Motion carried 4-0. A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on June 20, 2022. |
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