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Call to Order
Vice President Sunderman called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.
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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 Vice President Sunderman, McComb, Meyer, and Pulliam. Absent: President Jones
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Audience to Visitors
Vice President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
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Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by McComb, seconded by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by McComb, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
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6. 1.
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Approve minutes of the September 11, 2019 regular meeting.
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6. 2.
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Approve Bills
Director Meyer reviewed the bills and found them in order.
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6. 3.
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Approve open enrollment requests
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6. 4.
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Approve recommendation to hire Makenna Carson as a paraprofessional at the Middle School.
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6. 5.
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Approve recommendation to hire Amanda Lawrence as a paraprofessional at the Middle School
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6. 6.
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Approve recommendation to hire Lori Haffner as a paraprofessional at the High School
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6. 7.
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Approve 2019-2020 district fundraisers
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6. 8.
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Approve unpaid leave for licensed staff for three days
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7.
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Recognition & Reports
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7. 1.
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Approve Financial Reports
Mr. Montgomery reported on the finances. Audit went well and results should be received in November. He and Mrs. Bergman are meeting with Travis Squires from ISFIS on October 10 and will attend an ISFIS meeting October 22. They have also had a meeting and webinars with Forecast 5 concerning their product.
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7. 2.
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Counselors/At-Risk Coordinator
Mrs. Bird presented a video showing students in a break room and the importance of it. The middle school is currently working on establishing a break room. Mrs. Almelien discussed the high school break room, which is private and staff supervised. It’s being utilized daily by students who need a break to work through a situation. The state is working on social/emotional learning benchmarks and our district is ahead of the game by implementing them now. Mrs. Honnold discussed PACE (Parent and Community Education) meetings and events. October 29-30 is Children’s Health Fair at the Middle School and November 20 is Dangers of Vaping (7:00 AM and 12:00 PM at Garrison House and 5:00 PM at the Middle School library). She also talked about the district protocol for emergencies, SRP. Staff and students have been trained on what standard protocol is and the next step is to do drill training with fire and police department.
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Middle School Principal
Mr. Henely reported on student achievement with the NWEA testing. Discipline is up some this semester compared to last year but not alarming. The new staff is getting up to speed. ESSA action plan includes adjusting the class schedule, adding a recess, monthly review meetings with AEA, adding team time for staff, elementary and middle school TLC coaches working together and with staff, and training for staff. Teachers are getting more comfortable with the new schedule and students have adjusted well. There are four general education teachers with two focusing on reading and language arts. Reading and math instruction has increased from 45 to 120 minutes. For professional development teachers are participating once a month in cohort training. The new math curriculum, Eureka, is going well. Reading and language art teachers are receiving ongoing training with Being a Writer and Making Meaning. Back Packs for Kids are appreciated by the students and they ask when the food bags are coming again. Approximately 176 bags of food have been provided for middle school students.
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Band Director
Band students Morgan Pruitt, Connor Stull, Eben Wulbecker and Maddie Toler discussed the high school band program. The band students are currenting preparing for state marching competition. Advanced Music Theory is a class that teaches pitch, rhythm, scales, interval and chordal harmony; all four students are enrolled in it. They each created a cadence project; one was played as a demonstration. Goals are set for the year - one personal and one group. Performing at the Iowa Band Association in May is one goal.
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Interim Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman is working with AEA on a district comprehensive study and CTE study. Homecoming week has been wonderful. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a time for the community to meet with her before and after the parade and coronation. Technology staff and her are looking at redesigning the school website. She’s working on a newsletter. In the next month she’s planning to visit with teachers. The Think Tank has been rescheduled for November 6 in Red Oak. Mrs. Bergman and Mrs. Wellhausen went to the career fair at NWMSU. Coach Bevins and Mr. Wood went too so they could tell students their success in Clarinda.
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Future Ready Iowa and Community Partnerships
Mrs. Bergman had a collaborative meeting with Renee Riedel (CED) and Todd Oesterle (Iowa Works); they discussed a learning opportunity for specific businesses. IWCC hosted a meeting in Clarinda; Mrs. Bergman spoke on Future Ready Iowa and her experiences working with schools and businesses. Tuesday, October 15, she meets with Dr. Welch (IWCC Vice President of Academic Affairs), Matt Mancuso (Dean of Distant Ed and CTE), and Barb Godden (Dean of Health, Sciences and STEM) concerning the grant she submitted and to see how we can work together. The district should hear soon if we got the STEM grant. She’ll be going to Clarinda Correction Facility to talk with younger inmates to see how school did not meet their needs so we can hear how to reach other students. The professional development day at the high school on September 27 was wonderful learning focused on Future Iowa initiatives.
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7. 7.
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Strategic Plan
The district continues to implement its strategic plan.
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7. 8.
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District Goals 2019-2020
The district is working to achieve the goals.
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7. 9.
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Board Correspondence
Sunderman – He mentioned the board forum is on October 24.
Meyer – Friday night at homecoming game the1969 football team, cheerleaders and a coach are attending and being recognized.
Pulliam – She went to the first annual stakeholders meeting of CED; Debbie Durham was a good speaker. Our culinary art students served and made dessert. FFA has been busy with soil judging and are moving on this Saturday. She thanked all the board candidates who filed to run for school board.
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7. 9. 1.
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Policy committee
The policy committee met on Tuesday, September 17 and October 3 to review district policies.
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7. 9. 2.
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Activities committee
The activities committee met on Thursday, September 26. Uniforms are purchased as needed because some wear out quicker. Talked about creating a replica Cy-Hawk trophy with Shenandoah to include all activities and academics. A water line will be added to softball field and possibly add bleachers. Tennis courts need resurfaced; in the past the cost has been shared with the city. The new athletic trainer is doing a great job and may travel on away games. Strength training for boys and girls was discussed. Mr. Porter is checking on playing a baseball game in Des Moines’ Principal Park in 2020.
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8.
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New Business
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8. 1.
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Consider approving request for modified allowable growth and supplemental aid for FY19 special education deficit
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by McComb, to approve request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for FY19 special education deficit. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving the 2019-2020 Consolidated Accountability Support Application (CASA) Report
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by McComb, to approve the 2019-2020 Consolidated Accountability Support Application. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving donation of $4000 for two water stations
A motion was made by McComb, seconded by Meyer, to approve a donation from Delta Dental of $4000 for two water stations. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving anonymous donation of $800 for the take a break room
A motion was made by McComb, seconded by Meyer, to approve a donation from an anonymous donor for $800 to go towards the take a break room at the middle school. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving donation of $93.92 for school supplies
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by McComb, to approve a donation from the Democratic Party for $93.92 to go towards school supplies. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving 2019-2020 28E sharing contract for counseling services
A motion was made by McComb, seconded by Pulliam, to approve 2019-2020 28E sharing contract for counseling services with South Page. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving second and final reading of Expenditures for a Public Purpose
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve the second and final reading of policy 705.4, Expenditures for a Public Purpose. Motion carried 4-0.
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Consider approving first reading of the following policies:
A motion was made by McComb, seconded by Pulliam, to approve first reading of all policies that have been reviewed and presented. Motion carried 4-0.
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Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
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9. 1.
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Our next regular meeting is on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley
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9. 2.
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Iowa Association of School Boards 73rd Annual Convention, November 20-22, 2019 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines
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Adjournment
A motion was made by McComb, seconded by Pulliam, to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
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