A special meeting of the Independence Community School Board was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Kim Hansen at the Administration Office, 1207 1st St West, Independence, Iowa on May 2, 2023.
Members Present: Kim Hansen, Charlie McCardle, Gina Trimble, Eric Smith and Supt. Reiter. Audrey Hill and Board Secretary Morine were absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – McCardle moved to approve the agenda. Smith second, motion approved 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Approval of the Amendment of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 – Trimble moved to approve the Amendment of the Independence Educational Support Personnel (IESP) Contract for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. An increase of $1.10 for existing staff and $.90 on base for a package increase of 7.01% on salary. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0.
Consider Approval of the Amendment of the Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) Contract for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 – Trimble moved to approve the Amendment of the Independence Teachers’ Association (ITA) Contract for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with a package increase of 4.05% on salary. McCardle second, motion carried 4-0.
Consider Approval of the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2023-2024. McCardle moved to approve the Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2023-2024. Trimble second. Board discussed the motion and Smith moved to postpone Classified Non-Union, District Exempt Non-Union, Certified Non-Union, and Administrative/Director Contracts for 2023-2024. McCardle second, motion postponed 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT – Trimble moved to adjourn the meeting, Smith second. Motion carried 4-0 and meeting adjourned at 5:47 pm.
