March 12, 2021
To: All School Board Members
From: Russell Reiter, Superintendent
Kim Hansen – DD #3 ‘23
Eric B. Smith – DD #2 ‘23
Jennifer Sornson – DD #3 ‘21
Gina Trimble – At Large ‘21
Matt O’Loughlin – DD #1 ‘23
Re: Working agenda for the regular meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the School Administration Office, 1207 1st Street West, Independence, IA
Due to the CDC’s social distancing recommendations we are limiting in-person attendance to a total of 10 people which will be met by the School Board members and administrators.
Members of the public may view the meeting via a live stream on the Independence Community School’s Facebook page. This Facebook link is on our website’s home page at www.independence.k12.ia.us.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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A. Call to Order |
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS |
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A. Approval of the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting on February 15, 2021. |
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B. Approval of Board Policies (*changes noted) |
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Second Readings: |
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C. Approval of Resignations |
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D. Approval of New Hires (pending acceptable background checks) |
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E. Approval of Financial Reports |
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1. Bills – Director Smith will have reviewed the bills – Sornson - April |
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2. Budget Report |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS |
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A. Comments from the Public. Any public comment needs to be sent via email to Board Secretary Morine at lmorine@indeek12.org prior to 4:00 pm on March 15, 2021. The Board President will read the comments but these public comments are limited to three minutes in length. 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. |
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B. Comments from the Board/Superintendent |
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C. Presentations |
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1. English Language Learners (ELL) Program – Jenna Cooksley |
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REPORTS |
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A. Building Administrator Reports |
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1. Junior-Senior High School Principal |
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2. Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal |
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3. West Elementary Principal |
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4. East Elementary/Early Childhood Center Principal |
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B. District Director Reports |
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1. Activities Director Report |
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2. Director of School Improvement Report |
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3. Director of Technology Report |
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4. Director of Food Service Report |
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5. Director of Buildings & Grounds Report |
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6. Director of Transportation Report |
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OLD BUSINESS |
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A. Return to Learn Plan Update |
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B. Review East/West Elementary Construction Project |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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A. Consider Approval of the Cooperative Agreement by and between University of Northern Iowa and Cooperating Educational Agencies for the 2021-2022 Academic Year |
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B. Consider Approval of the Agreement of Service between Timberline Billing Service and Independence Community School District for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 |
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C. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Acer Chromebooks from CDWG for 2021-2022 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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EXEMPT SESSION |
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Negotiations Strategy Session |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: Monday, March 29th Special Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, April 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Tuesday, May 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, June 21st Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, July 19th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, August 16th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, September 20th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, October 18th Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence Monday, November 15th Regular/Annual and Organizational Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Board Room, Independence |
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