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Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:03pm.
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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 Sunderman (via telephone), Bergren, Meyer, and Pulliam.
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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 Meyer, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
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6.
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Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
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6. 1.
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Approve minutes of the January 29, 2020 regular meeting
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6. 2.
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Approve minutes of the January 29, 2020 work session
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6. 3.
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Approve Bills
Director Pulliam found the bills in order.
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6. 4.
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Approve open enrollment requests
Open Enrollment into the district 2019-2020: 2 from South Page; Open Enrollment out of the district 2019-2020: 1 to CAM; Open Enrollment into the district 2020-2021: 1 from Essex and 1 from South Page.
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6. 5.
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Approve special education contracts for Clarinda Academy: Council Bluffs and West Monona Community School Districts.
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6. 6.
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Approve the specifications and blueprints for the roof replacement project at the high school and elementary
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6. 7.
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Approve removing authorizations for Jason Montgomery from all PCSB accounts
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7.
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Administration of the oath of office to newly elected student board member
President Jones swore in Gavin Moheng.
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8.
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Recognition & Reports
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8. 1.
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Financial Reports
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8. 2.
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Teacher Leadership Report
Mr. Balster reported the teachers are benefitting from the cohort groups and would like to continue it next year. Mrs. Eberly reported the Eureka math program is seeing increased learning results in lower grades and are still bridging the gaps with higher levels. Mrs. Comer reported current mentees are attending training and meeting with their mentors.
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8. 3.
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Elementary School Principal
Ms. Opperman reported Title 1 teachers are going into classrooms to help students; reading proficiency has increased overall. Staff and AEA continue to work together. PBIS tier 2 is working well. Pre-school registration is February 26.
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Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman handed out standards for effective school boards and asked the board to write a positive note to the person to the right of them. She’s been working with staff on efficiency and effectiveness. She handed out a Generation Z article because these are the students in our classrooms now. The HGTV video the students created was shown; she praised the students. The book club is now reading 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. She will meet with the policy committee to discuss early retirement because of new information.
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8. 5.
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Leader In Me Report
The Leader In Me conference was in Des Moines on February 9-12, 2020. A slideshow from the conference was presented. Every student can be a leader and all staff can attribute to their success.
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Board Correspondence
Jones – He wished the bowlers well. Basketball and wrestling have districts.
Bergren – Congratulations to one act performers. Positive things continue to happen.
Meyer – The student success is rubbing off on the community.
Pulliam – Students, staff, and community are working hard.
Sunderman – He attended the one act play and it was tremendous. Staff and students did a great job.
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9.
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New Business
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9. 1.
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Consider approving 2020 drivers education fee
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Pulliam, to approve Summer 2020 Driver's Education at $335 per student. Motion carried 5-0.
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9. 2.
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Consider approving bid process to renovate the high school football field
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the bid process to renovate the high school football field for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion failed 0-5.
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9. 3.
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Consider approving bid process for the high school track overlay
Discussion was tabled.
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9. 4.
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Consider approving grant from Promise Partners
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the grant from Promise Partners for $4541.44. Motion carried 5-0.
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9. 5.
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Consider approving 2020 summer food service program
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the 2020 summer food service program to serve the needs of the children and families in our community. Motion carried 5-0.
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9. 6.
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Consider approving Well-Being Coach position
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the position of well-being coach. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving first reading of Policy 505.5, Graduation Requirements
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve the first reading of Policy 505.5, Graduation Requirements. Motion carried 5-0.
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10.
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Meeting Announcements:
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10. 1.
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Our next regular meetings are on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 and March 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley
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11.
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Adjournment
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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