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Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:03 pm.
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Roll Call
The following board members were present: President Jones, Vice President Bond, and Meyer. Absent: Pulliam and Sunderman.
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Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
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Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
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6.
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Open hearing on the proposed 2019-2020 budget
No oral or written objections were given.
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7.
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Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 3-0.
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7. 1.
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Approve minutes of the March 12, 2019 negotiations meeting
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7. 2.
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Approve minutes of the March 13, 2019 regular meeting
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7. 3.
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Approve minutes of the March 15, 2019 special meeting
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7. 4.
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Approve minutes of the March 20, 2019 special meeting
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7. 5.
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Approve Bills
Director Bond reviewed the bills and found them in order.
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7. 6.
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Approve special education contracts
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7. 7.
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Approve overnight request for FFA
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7. 8.
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Approve & deny open enrollment requests
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7. 9.
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Approve 28E Tuition Agreement with South Page for Alternative School
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7. 10.
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Approve resignation from Tim McMahon middle school boys basketball coach
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7. 11.
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Approve resignation from Madison Hosfield, teacher effective with the end of contracted days
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7. 12.
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Approve early retirement resignation from Joelene Carper, teacher effective with the end of contracted days
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7. 13.
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Approve recommendation to hire Collin Bevins as head middle school wrestling coach
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7. 14.
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Approve recommendation to hire Collin Bevins as head football coach
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7. 15.
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Approve recommendation to hire Jennifer Wyman as a middle school administrative assistant
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7. 16.
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Approve recommendation to hire Lena Westra as a middle school teacher
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7. 17.
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Approve recommendation to hire Jennifer Hardee as middle school teacher
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7. 18.
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Approve recommendation to hire Brandon Baggett as a middle school teacher
Sunderman arrived at 4:08 pm.
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8.
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Recognition & Reports
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8. 1.
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Financial Reports
Mr. Montgomery reported on the finances.
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8. 2.
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CMBA Architects
Lee and Courtney presented. CMBA talked to administration, community members and board members. Some goals expressed include make it about the kids, look into district future needs, future/career ready, safety, and build respect and pride. CMBA is still on step one and are diving into the district’s curriculum along with researching the district buildings. Next step is to talk with staff, students and community. Surveys to staff and students are ready to send out. Staff engagement sessions are set for May 28.
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8. 3.
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Winter Activities
Mr. Porter reported that Almost Maine was the spring play and around 40 students participated. High school band goes on a trip every four years and in March are wanting to go to Chicago and New York. Winter sports went well and bowling was new addition; H-10 conference is competitive. Collin Bevins was hired for head football and middle school wrestling coach. Some coaching positions are still open. Four months ago he started coaches group, Train to be Clutch, and a culture blueprint which will guide all coaches to help the athletes and programs. Will sporadically review to make sure heading in right direction. He has met with 24 students for three months for a book study of Chop Wood Carry Water; there was good student response. Will continue to do more in the future with other students. Booster Club is sponsoring speaker, Lucas Jadin, on June 18 – 19 for parents, coaches and students. Good conduct policy will be reviewed in May, approved in June and take affect July 1. Spring sports have started. Baseball will start April 29 and softball May 6.
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8. 4.
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Middle School Principal
Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Comer reported on PBIS rewards. Staff have app on iPads to give points to students for positive behavior. Reward examples include front of lunch line pass, Caseys gift cards, lunch with a staff member, and bag of chips. Staff is seeing a positive change in behaviors; PBIS is reinforcing good behaviors. Office referrals have decreased significantly from last year. Mr. Henely reported three new teachers and secretary were hired for next year. There will be more allotted time for math and reading instruction. Fifth/sixth grade will be divided into four sections each with instructional time the same as eight periods. Iowa School Performance Profile has middle school as Targeted Status because of the two sub-groups: Students with Disabilities (IEP) and Low Socio-Economic (FRL). Staff is working on improvement by creating a leadership team and an action plan; completing data review and SAMI self-assessment; reworking 5/6 grade schedule; professional development and starting Backpacks for Kids.
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8. 5.
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Superintendent
The EOP (emergency operations planning) is developing district and building emergency plans which should be ready to review and approve in June. Have been meeting with local law emergency as well. Mr. Stender anticipates the need of hiring another SpEd teacher. Elementary and middle schools are short on classroom and hallway space. Next year 5/6 grade will be self-contained to help student achievement through focused monitoring and direct support. TLC and administration are developing cohort program to provide teachers opportunities to enhance and blend technology and instruction. Administration continues to meet with South Page to work on ways to help support its needs. Next step is joint meeting with board president, vice president and superintendent of both boards along with public forum.
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8. 6.
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Community Finance Advisory Committee
The Community Finance Advisory Committee met on Monday, March 19 to review district financial data. It is the consensus of the committee to approve the proposed budget with a 10.95% levy.
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8. 7.
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Strategic Plan
The district continues to implement its strategic plan.
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8. 8.
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District Goals 2018-2019
The district is working to achieve the goals.
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8. 9.
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Legislative Platform
The district's priorities are SAVE, SSA (Supplement State Aid), Mental Health, Special Education and Alternative Licensure.
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8. 10.
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Board Correspondence
Bond – Went to 3rd grade concert; it was original and good.
Jones – Heard good things about play. Attended middle school track meet; went well and excited that 70 boys are out.
Meyer – Went to middle school track meet in Atlantic and boys ran well.
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9.
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New Business
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9. 1.
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Consider approving the 2020 band trip
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Meyer, to approve the 2020 band trip. Motion carried 4-0.
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9. 2.
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Consider approving $5,000.00 budget for district marketing and public relations
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Sunderman, to approve $5,000.00 budget for district marketing and public relations. Motion carried
4-0.
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Consider approving the amended 2018-2019 school calendar
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve amending the 2018-2019 calendar to reflect May 29, 30, & 31 as staff contract days for professional development. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving the 2019-2020 classified staff handbook
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the 2019-2020 classified staff handbook with addendum to reflect procurement card policy as approved by the school board and personal leave accrual begins July 1, 2019. Motion carried 4-0.
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9. 5.
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Consider approving the 2019-2020 licensed staff handbook
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the 2019-2020 licensed staff handbook with addendum to reflect procurement card policy as approved by the school board and personal leave accrual begins July 1, 2019. Motion carried 4-0.
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9. 6.
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Consider approving early retirement request and resignation
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the resignation and early retirement application from Joelene Carper, effective with her last contracted/duty day. Motion carried 4-0.
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9. 7.
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Consider adopting the 2019-2020 budget
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the FY 2020 budget as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
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9. 8.
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Consider approving second and final reading of 900 series
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the second and final reading of all 900 series policies that have been reviewed and presented. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving second and final reading of Policy 401.10 Credit/Procurement Cards
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Meyer, to approve the second and final reading of Policy 401.10 Credit/Procurement Cards. Motion carried 4-0.
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9. 10.
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Consider approving first reading of early retirement plan
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bond, to approve first reading of early retirement. No action taken.
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9. 11.
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Consider closed session in accordance with Iowa code section 20.17(3) to conduct negotiations strategy
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to go into closed session in accordance with Iowa Code 20.17(3) to conduct negotiations strategy. A roll call vote was taken: Jones Aye; Bond Aye; Meyer Aye; Sunderman Aye. The motion passed on a unanimous vote and the Board entered into closed session at 7:00 pm.
Sunderman excused himself from classified discussions as a conflict of interest.
President Jones declared the Board back in open session at 8:22 pm after negotiations strategy.
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9. 12.
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Consider approving 2019-2020 compensation for non-certified staff and administration
No action was taken.
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10.
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Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings and contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
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10. 1.
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Policy committee meeting, April 24, at 12:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley
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10. 2.
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Our next regular meeting is on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley
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Adjournment
A motion was made by Bond, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
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