Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, July 19, 2021

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

Tentative Agenda

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  
3. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

4. Education Spotlight: Associate/Para Mentoring 
5. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

6. Student Representative Report
7. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Kaster
   2. Mr. Tessau
8. Superintendent Report
   1. ESSER II and III funds proposed uses now on website www.roadrunnerpride.org 
   2. Legislative Updates
   3. IQPPS Site visit scheduled (Preschool)
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Hires and Resignations
      1. Tonya Donahue is hired as middle school assistant volleyball coach.
      2. Ron Hartfield resigns as assistant robotics coach.
      3. Faith Curry hired as an associate.
      4. Brianna West resigns as daycare associate.
   4. Open Enrollment
10. Items for Discussion
    1. Revenue Purpose Statement (for information only)

Matt Gillispie will be here to review our financial position and discuss the revenue purpose statement. He will also answer any questions the Board may have.

2. Return to Learn Plan (2021)  One of the requirements for the upcoming school year is an update to our Return to Learn Plan.  Important notes about the plan include 
   1. We will be in person 
   2. The only remote learning option we have will be for students that are quarantining
   3. We will still be conducting learning skills around health and safety, social emotional learning, 21st century skills, Schoology, etc.
3. District Goals 2021-2022 We will review our updated student data and discuss the recommended district goals and corresponding professional development plan.
4. Secondary Student Handbook 2021-2022 Mr. Kaster updated the secondary handbook for the 2021-2022 school year.  He will present the recommended changes on Monday night. 
5. Elementary Student Handbook 2021-2022 Mr. Tessau updated the elementary handbook for the 2021-2022 school year.  Mr. Tessau will be on hand Monday night to answer any questions.  We are also updating the Preschool Handbook (to incorporate it into the elementary handbook.)  
6. Garbage Bid
7. Pest Control Bid 
8. Camera Update Bid Mr. Tessau will review the bids for our camera updates.  This includes some camera replacement and some additional cameras on campus.

 

Adjourn

 

Next meeting:

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, August 23, 2021 6 p.m.

 

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, August 23, 2021

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda 
3. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

4. Education Spotlight: I-35 Prairie and Garden
5. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

6. Student Representative Report
7. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Kaster
   2. Mr. Tessau
8. Superintendent Report
   1. TriCorner Express
   2. Back to School In Service Week
   3. COVID-19 Protocols 
      1. Based on the current recommendations and guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Department of Education, we will be starting school with the following mitigation procedures for COVID-19.
         1. Masks will be optional for students, teachers, staff, and visitors at I-35.
         2. We encourage anyone unable to maintain a social distance to wear a mask.  
      2. We will continue to practice extra time for good hygiene (handwashing).
      3. We will continue to practice social distancing as allowed in the school setting.
      4. We continue to encourage families to keep their student home if he/she is sick.
      5. We will notify parents if their student has been in close contact with someone at the school who tests positive.
      6. Parents will have the option of quarantining students based on exposure to someone who tests positive for COVID-19.  Fifth through twelfth (5-12) grade students who are quarantined will have access to the learning management system, Schoology, if they choose to continue to work on class work while quarantined.  Students will always have the option to make work up once they return to school.  Students in grades PK-4 will be sent practice work home during quarantine if requested.  
   4. Work on Building A Strong Culture of Learning
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items 
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Hires and Resignations
      1. Alison Ritchhart hired as a Kindergarten Teacher.
      2. Betsy Shovlain hired as an Associate.
      3. Stephanie Remmenga hired as a Head MS Volleyball Coach.
      4. Jordan Fitch hired as a MS Asst Football Coach.
      5. Tim McKinney hired as a HS Asst Volleyball Coach
      6. William (Cody) Swim changed from MS Asst Football Coach to MS Head Football Coach.
      7. Margo Bobst hired as an Associate Mentor.
      8. Stacy Schultz hired as an Associate Mentor.
      9. Darla Collier hired as an Evening Custodian.
      10. Nicole Kindley hired as an Associate in the Day Care. 
      11. Nicole Faith hired as an Associate in the Day Care.
      12. Cole Daniels hired as Assistant Football (9th grade) Coach.
      13. Nathan McKinney hired as a full time bus driver.
   4. Open Enrollment
   5. Building and Ground/Transportation Secretary Job Description
10. Items for Discussion
    1. Student Data (for information only).  We will review our current student data.
    2. Preschool Handbook

Adjourn

Next meeting:  Regular Board Meeting, Monday, September 27, 2021 6 p.m.

 

Interstate 35 Community School District.                                 

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, September 27, 2021

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

Tentative Agenda

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

3. Education Spotlight: Introduction of  New Teachers
4. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

5. Student Representative Report
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Tessau
   2. Mrs. Dutrey 
   3. Mr. Weber (Fall Sports Report, Special Education Report)
      1. Homecoming
7. Superintendent Report
   1. Questions about Judge’s Ruling--Does that impact what we are currently doing at I-35?
   2. Staffing Shortages
   3. Professional Development: Math Work
   4. Rural Economic Task Force
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items 
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Hires and Resignations
      1. Jesse Helton hired as evening custodian.
      2. Baylie Balcaen resigns from teacher associate position.
   4. Open Enrollment
   5. Registrar/Student Information Systems and AD Secretary
9. Items for Discussion
   1. Field Trip Request--FFA National Convention 
   2. CAR Certified Annual Report FY 21
      1. FY21 Budget Crosswalk
      2. FY 21 Annual Transportation Report
      3. FY 21 CAR Expenditures by All Funds & by Individual Funds
      4. FY 21 Revenue By Funds By Source
      5. FY21 SES Conf (Names Removed)
      6. FY 21 Balance Sheet By Fund
      7. 2021 Treasure Report By Fund
   3. Discuss and/or Approve FY 21 Financial Annual Settlement 
   4. Discuss and/or Approve Application for Special Education Deficit 
   5. Legislative Priorities

 

Adjourn

 

Next meeting:

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, October 26, 2021 6 p.m.

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, October 25, 2021

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

Tentative Agenda

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda 
3. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

4. Education Spotlight: Teacher Leadership--Cognitive Coaching and/or Student Centered Coaching 
5. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

6. Student Representative Report
7. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Tessau
   2. Mr. Kaster 
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Reminder about School Board Elections
   2. Update on Communication
   3. Wage Group Work
   4. Property Taxes and I-35
   5. Foundation Update
   6. SIAC Update
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items 
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Hires and Resignations
      1. Oliver Sinclair hired as a special education teacher.
      2. Jeni Smith hired as a daycare associate.
      3. Sara McDonald hired as an associate.
      4. Mary Strickler hired as an associate (Pending).
10. Items for Discussion
    1. Early Retirement Discussion  This is the preliminary discussion about the Board’s prerogative to offer early retirement to employees in the Interstate 35 Community School District.  For the past three years, we have offered the same early retirement package--certified staff need to be 55 years old and have worked in the district for at least 15 years to be eligible.  We have provided a one time HSA of $30,000 the July after they retire. (We have seven staff members eligible). 
    2. Enrollment Data  The enrollment data looks at our current enrollment (as of count day--October 1).  
    3. Engineer for Air Conditioning Work A portion of our ESSER funds is being allocated to air circulation and air conditioning.  We are working with an engineering firm ISG to render drawings for our continued work (one of the requirements for the federal use of funds).  We discussed the current work and what the additional work will entail to create a consistent approach to the project.  The draft is a layout of the remaining spaces and a description of the scope of the work for those locations.  (This will be updated before we get the final proposal to represent the exact rooms that already have air conditioning and circulation.  Projected work will be spring and summer 2022.

 

Adjourn

 

Next meeting:

Informational Meeting on School Finance and Property Tax Issues, Monday, November 8, 2021 at  6 p.m. in the I-35 Auditorium

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, November 22, 2021 6 p.m.

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, November 22, 2021

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Media Center

 

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The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

Tentative Agenda

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1. Opening

   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance

   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement

2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century

3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 

3. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

4. Student Representative Report

5. Principal Reports

   1. Mr. Tessau

   2. Mrs. Dutrey

   3. Mr. Kaster

6. Superintendent Report

   1. ISASP training and next steps

   2. Foundation Update

   3. Roundtable Discussions

   4. Sub shortage challenges

   5. Natural Gas Contracts

   6. Board Document Organization

7. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes

2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement

3. Open Enrollment

4. Resignations and Contracts

   1. Don Brommel resigns as Assistant MS Boys Basketball Coach.

   2. Jessie Baldwin hired as an Assistant MS Boys Basketball Coach.

   3. Marcia Hood hired as Wrestling Cheer sponsor.

8. Items for Discussion

1. Election Canvas Results (Action) 

2. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members

 

Adjourn

 

Tentative Agenda

Organizational Meeting (immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting)

1. Call to Order (by Board Secretary)

2. Welcome New Board Members

3. Elections and Oath of Office

   1. President

   2. Vice-President

4. Public Hearing on 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 School Calendar

   1. Introductory Remarks on Proposed School Calendars

Process

1. The calendar committee created a draft calendar for the academic years 22-23 and 23-24.

2. The draft calendars were sent to staff for feedback.

3. The two questions that came up were 1) having the Fridays after conferences off and 2) switching to a one hour late start or early out each week for PD instead of having Friday full day PDs.

4. Survey about the two questions went out to stakeholders.

5. Results from Survey

   1. Teachers 83% of respondents want to keep the Friday after Conferences as a PD Day

   2. Teachers 64% of respondents want to keep Friday at the PD option rather than a 1-hour early out schedule or late start schedule.

   3. Parents 84% or parents want to keep the Friday full day PD option rather than a 1-hour early out schedule or late start schedule.

2. Public Question and Answer

3. Closing of Public Hearing

5. Discuss and/or Approve Committee Representation (Action) 

1. Warren County Conference Board

2. Madison County Conference Board

3. Clarke County Conference Board

4. Negotiations

5. School Improvement Advisory Committee

6. Facilities Committee

4. Discuss and/or Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation on Annual Designations  (Action) 

   1. Board Secretary and Treasurer recommend Ted Bauer

   2. School Depository recommend Union State Bank and ISJIT (Iowa School Joint Investment Trust)

      1. Union State Bank, Truro-maximum depository amount $10 million

      2. ISJIT-maximum depository amount $10 million

   3. Legal Counsel recommend Ahlers and Cooney

   4. School Insurance recommend EMC

   5. Official District Publication recommend The Madisonian

   6. Regular Board Meeting Date and Time recommend 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

   7. Level I and Level II Investigators

      1. Level I Investigators recommend Thad Tussey and Angela Steinlage

      2. Level II Investigator recommend Madison County Sheriff 

   8. ADA/504 Coordinator recommend Natasha Cooper

   9. Affirmative Action recommend Jennifer Baughman

   10. Equity Coordinator recommend Steve Kaster

   11. Truancy Officer recommend Rose Dickinson

   12. Free/Reduced Lunch Steering Officer recommend Deann Strange

   13. Chief Negotiator recommend Superintendent

5. New Business

   1. Early Retirement (Discussion) 

      1.  If the board opts to offer early retirement, I would like to set the following timeline.  Approve the early retirement package at the December board meeting (Dec. 20, 2021). Provide all eligible staff the early retirement packet by Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  The deadline to return completed early retirement will be Friday, January 14, 2022.  These will be brought to the board meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022.

      2. The package represents the same package that we have offered the last two years. 

   2. 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Calendar (Action)  The Interstate 35 Community School District Calendar Committee recommends the following calendars for approval:

      1. 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

      2. 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

   3. First Reading of 300, 400 series Board Policy and additional policies  (Action)  Board policies need to be reviewed every five years.  We have set up a rotation for our board policies and this year we are reviewing the 300 series, the 400 series and some miscellaneous policies.  We will have three readings of the policies before they are adopted.  I will also be bringing a few policies to the board based on feedback from the auditor (now that we are using more federal money)

      1. 203.2 Board Member Conflict of Interest raises the direct compensation to $6,000 from $2,500.

      2. 302.5 Superintendent Evaluation is updated to include new administrative standards, updated timelines and elimination of outdated processes.

      3. 404.3 Communicable Disease eliminated the redundant communicable disease policy.

      4. 404.8 Temporary COVID Leave is removed.

      5. 405.1 Substitute Teachers removed TB test and increased the pay to $130/day and $170 per diem after 5 consecutive days to reflect our current rate.

      6. 405.3  Truancy Officer eliminated the section that indicated each building would have a truancy officer.

      7. 409.2 Recognition of Service of Employees--the paragraph on specific gifts is removed.

      8. 502.7 Possession or Use of Controlled Substances, Alcohol and/or Nicotine is now inclusive of Nicotine and represents the substance abuse prevention for students. (Also updated 502.1, 502.8, 603.10, 708.3R1)

      9. 505.5 Graduation Requirements updated to include technology (computer science), vocational and fine arts.

      10. 532 Student Exposure to Allergens is new and being added.

      11. 601 School Calendar revised to include 1080 hour or 180 days of instruction.

      12. 704.2 Payment for Goods and Services update language to reflect warrant payment and authority for board secretary around payments, claim approval and signatures.

      13. 700 Public Purpose to include more detail on on-site meals and beverages.

      14. 700.1 Internal Controls and Whistleblower is new and being added.

      15. 904.5 District and Schools Names/Logos Usage

   4. OSHA Mandate and Policy (Discussion)  This is now on hold for implementation.  I will present the information we received from our lawyers and have a general discussion about next steps (if needed) around this mandate.  

   5. Graphics Quote (Action) In an effort to continue our “branding” that began with outdoor signage, we are working with the Varsity Group to continue the process to some of our interior areas.  We are seeking approval for the interior graphic design quote ($39,218) including high school and elementary commons, fitness center and locker room hallways, fitness center exterior windows, fine arts hallway, elementary and secondary office, gym entrances (from the building) and elementary door entrance.  This completes Phase 1 of this work.

   6. SBRC Application for Increasing Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 years  (Action) 

      1. Each year districts are allowed to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for additional authorized spending authority for 1) increased enrollment 2) open enrollment out and 3) ELL beyond five years.  We qualify to request increased spending authority in Certified Enrollment ($254,390.40) this year.  See SBRC application.  This is a request for increased spending authority only.  The board can decide to actually levy for these funds when we set the FY 23 budget in March 2022.  

   7. Air Conditioning--Engineering Services  (Action)  In order to use ESSER funds (federal money) for the air conditioning and air circulation project, we need to work with an engineer in the design process.  We are recommending the approval of the contract with ISG.

 

Set Next Meeting Date(s) and Agenda Items

 

Mark your calendars--Holiday Open House (2:00-4:30) December 16, 2021

 

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, December 13, 2021

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.[

Tentative Agenda

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

4. Positive Accomplishment:  Ms. Klingensmith and members of the FFA will be here to present about their recent activity and trip.
5. Student Representative Report
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Kaster
7. Superintendent Report
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement

 

1.  

9. Items for Discussion

1. Early Retirement (Action)  
   1.  If the board opts to offer early retirement, I would like to set the following timeline.  Approve the early retirement package at the December board meeting (Dec. 13, 2021). Provide all eligible staff the early retirement packet by Wednesday, December 15, 2021.  The deadline to return completed early retirement will be Friday, January 7, 2022.  These will be brought to the board meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022.
   2. The package represents the same package that we have offered the last two years. 
2. Second Reading of 300, 400 series Board Policy and additional policies  (Action) 

Board policies need to be reviewed every five years.  We have set up a rotation for our board policies and this year we are reviewing the 300 series, the 400 series and some miscellaneous policies.  We will have three readings of the policies before they are adopted.  I will also be bringing a few policies to the board based on feedback from the auditor (now that we are using more federal money)

1. 203.2 Board Member Conflict of Interest raises the direct compensation to $6,000 from $2,500. Recommended we consider only raising the threshold to $2500 to $6000 with board approval.
2. 302.5 Superintendent Evaluation is updated to include new administrative standards, updated timelines and elimination of outdated processes.
3. 404.3 Communicable Disease eliminated the redundant communicable disease policy.
4. 404.8 Temporary COVID Leave is removed.
5. 405.1 Substitute Teachers removed TB test and increased the pay to $130/day and $170 per diem after 5 consecutive days to reflect our current rate.
6. 405.3  Truancy Officer eliminated the section that indicated each building would have a truancy officer.
7. 409.2 Recognition of Service of Employees--the paragraph on specific gifts is removed.
8. 502.7 Possession or Use of Controlled Substances, Alcohol and/or Nicotine is now inclusive of Nicotine and represents the substance abuse prevention for students. (Also updated 502.1, 502.8, 603.10, 708.3R1)
9. 505.5 Graduation Requirements updated to include technology (computer science), vocational and fine arts.
10. 532 Student Exposure to Allergens is new and being added.
11. 601 School Calendar revised to include 1080 hour or 180 days of instruction.
12. 704.2 Payment for Goods and Services update language to reflect warrant payment and authority for board secretary around payments, claim approval and signatures.
13. 700 Public Purpose to include more detail on on-site meals and beverages.
14. 700.1 Internal Controls and Whistleblower is new and being added.
15. 904.5 District and Schools Names/Logos Usage

3. At Risk Plan (Action)  To serve our at risk students, we provide services beyond the general education program.  At Risk criteria include multiple absences, poor test scores, failing grades, not connected to school (not involved in school activities) etc.  Students who fall in multiple categories are considered at risk.  
4. At Risk Plan-Modified Allowable Growth--(Action)  The modified allowable growth is supplemental aid for our at risk program.  Attached you will see the proposed recommendations for the 2022-2023 budget.

Adjourn

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Special Board Meeting 5:30 pm

High School Media Center

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

1. Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve the Agenda
3. Closed Session: Expulsion Hearing “To consider disciplinary action against a student as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) and to review and discuss records which are required by state or federal law to be kept confidential as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a).”
4. Action on Discipline
5. Adjourn 

THIS MEETING IS POSTPONED

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, January 10, 2022

Special Board Meeting 6:30 pm

High School Auditorium

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.[

 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

Special BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

4. Items for Discussion
   1. Board Policy 404.3.1 Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID 19 and subsequent regulations, notifications (Action)  In response to the OSHA mandate I am presenting the recommended Board Policy 404.3.1 for board approval.  This proposed policy gives staff members the choice between being fully vaccinated or staying unvaccinated and following additional safety guidelines.

Adjourn

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, January 24, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

Tentative Agenda

 

Regular BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

4. Positive Accomplishments  6th grade reading challenge
5. Student Representative Report (Will Borseth)
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Tessau
   2. Mrs. Dutrey
   3. Mr. Kaster
7. Superintendent Report
   1. DE conversations
      1. Teacher and associate apprenticeships
      2. Future Ready Iowa
      3. Competency Based Instruction
      4. Innovative schedule
   2. Evaluation information
   3. Transportation Considerations
   4. IDPH Guidance for Returning to School after Testing Positive
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Stacy Henson hired as a full time substitute teacher.
   2. Amanda Geddes hired as an associate.
   3. Bobbie Heitink resigns as an associate.
   4. Sharon Hill hired as a substitute bus driver.
   5. OJ Sinclair resigns as special education teacher.
   6. Jamie Lee transferred to special education teacher.

9. Items for Discussion
   1. Communication Update (Heather Wells and Mrs. Dentlinger)  Mrs. Wells will be at the board meeting to share an update on our communication (via social media platforms.  Mrs. Dentlinger will share some of the additional measures to communicate and what the feedback is.
   2. Architect Contract for Facilities Planning (Rick Seely) (Action) 
   3. Preschool Funding  (Action)  As part of the district's response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for funding related to FY22 SWVPP increased enrollment in the amount of $36,135.  I am asking the board to authorize the request for additional funding in the amount of $36,135 for increased enrollment in preschool.
   4. Standards Based Grading Update (Stephanie Good and Prisilla Boswell)  Members of the standards based grading implementation team will be here to give the board an update on timelines, trainings and the work they are engaged in.
   5. Update on Course Offerings (Steve Kaster) Mr. Kaster will present any recommended changes to the course offering guide as proposed by teachers and/or departments.  
   6. Cost of Living Increase Proposal (Action) Mrs. Dentlinger recommends a $2 cost of living increase to most of our support staff and a few exempt staff.  (This does exclude the bus drivers.)  
   7. Final Reading of 300, 400 series Board Policy and additional policies  (Action) 

Board policies need to be reviewed every five years.  We have set up a rotation for our board policies and this year we are reviewing the 300 series, the 400 series and some miscellaneous policies.  (Consider waving the third reading of the changes to 203.2).

1. 203.2 Board Member Conflict of Interest raises the direct compensation to $6,000 from $2,500. Recommended we consider only raising the threshold from $2500 to $6000 with board approval.
2. 302.5 Superintendent Evaluation is updated to include new administrative standards, updated timelines and elimination of outdated processes.
3. 404.3 Communicable Disease eliminated the redundant communicable disease policy.
4. 404.8 Temporary COVID Leave is removed.
5. 405.1 Substitute Teachers removed TB test and increased the pay to $130/day and $170 per diem after 5 consecutive days to reflect our current rate.
6. 405.3  Truancy Officer eliminated the section that indicated each building would have a truancy officer.
7. 409.2 Recognition of Service of Employees--the paragraph on specific gifts is removed.
8. 502.7 Possession or Use of Controlled Substances, Alcohol and/or Nicotine is now inclusive of Nicotine and represents the substance abuse prevention for students. (Also updated 502.1, 502.8, 603.10, 708.3R1)
9. 505.5 Graduation Requirements updated to include technology (computer science), vocational and fine arts.
10. 532 Student Exposure to Allergens is new and being added.
11. 601 School Calendar revised to include 1080 hour or 180 days of instruction.
12. 704.2 Payment for Goods and Services update language to reflect warrant payment and authority for board secretary around payments, claim approval and signatures.
13. 700 Public Purpose to include more detail on on-site meals and beverages.
14. 700.1 Internal Controls and Whistleblower is new and being added.
15. 904.5 District and Schools Names/Logos Usage

8. SBRC Application for Woodward Academy Day School Administrative Costs Action (recommend–approve the SBRC Application for Administrative Costs totaling $754.93)  The School Budget Review Committee allows districts to gain spending authority for administrative costs associated with particular programs.  We currently have a student enrolled at the Woodward Academy Day School.  This action is only asking for spending authority; the Board will decide in the FY 22 budget whether to level to recoup the costs.
9. Digital Trophy Case (Action) This is designed to be housed to the right of the trophy cases to showcase our wall of pride recipients, notable alumni, recognitions for our current students, yearbooks, and other pieces of our school that represent who we are and what we value.  

Adjourn

Next Meeting: February 28, 2022

 

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

School Improvement Advisory Committee  Meeting

Monday, February 21, 2022

5:00 pm

High School Media Center

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

1. Opening/Welcome
2. Current Data
3. Upcoming challenges--staffing, schedules in light of our education priorities (proactive conversations)
4. Sharing agreements
5. Student apprenticeships
6. Other

 

 

Adjourn

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Special Board Meeting 6:00 pm

District Office Conference Room

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

Special BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 

III.    Closed Session: Superintendent Evaluation 

 

Adjourn

Next Meeting: February 28, 2022

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, February 28, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.[

 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

Regular BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

4. Positive Accomplishments:  Middle School Student Council
5. Student Representative Report (Will Borseth)
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Tessau
   2. Mr. Kaster
7. Superintendent Report
   1. SIAC Meeting Minutes
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Heidi Boyd add extended year contract for FCS extra duties.
   2. Ashley Brillon hired as a full time associate.
   3. Brenda Streeter hired as a part time associate.
   4. Steve Kaster resigns as secondary principal at the end of 2021-2022 school year.
   5. Jordan Wisecup resigns from middle school baseball coach position.
   6. Bobbie Heitink hired as assistant robotics sponsor.
   7. Cassidy Houchins hired as computer science teacher beginning 2022-2023 school year.
   8. Amy Upp hired as special education teacher beginning 2022-2023 school year.
   9. Mike Stuart hired as high school track throwing coach.
5. Timberline Services Contract

9. Items for Discussion
   1. Special Education Services Review (for information only) Mr. Weber will review the work of the special education department for the 2021-2022 school year.
   2. Intervention Team Updates from 2021-2022 (for information only) Mrs. Yong and Ms. Lee will present on the development of the intervention program at the middle school and high school levels.
   3. Substitute Wage Increases (Action) Mrs. Dentlinger will present the recommended increases to our substitute position wage pay and processes to maintain these.  

 

Adjourn

Next Meeting: March 28, 2022

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, Match 7, 2022

Special Board Meeting 6:00 pm

District Office Conference Room

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

Tentative Agenda

 

Special BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance

III.    Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Contracts: 
   1. Mr.Anson Bonte hired as secondary principal beginning July 1, 2022.

    

Adjourn

Next Meeting: March 28, 2022

 

March 9, 2022

Notice of Public Meeting

 that the Negotiations Team representing the I-35 Community School District Board of Education will meet with representatives of the I-35 Educational Support Staff as part of the collective bargaining process for the purpose of negotiating salaries for the 2022-2023 school year for the Support Staff.

Time and Place

5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Superintendent Conference Room – District Office, 405 East North St., Truro.

Agenda

Representatives from the Interstate 35 Support Staff will share its initial proposal.

 

Notice of Public Meeting

             that the Negotiations Team representing the I-35 Community School District Board of Education will meet with representatives of the I-35 Educational Support Staff as part of the collective bargaining process for the purpose of negotiating salaries for the 2022-2023 school year for the Support Staff.

 Time and Place

Approximately 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Superintendent Conference Room – District Office, 405 East North St., Truro.

Agenda     

After a brief recess, representatives from the Interstate 35 Board of Education will share its initial proposal.                   

                                                                                        

                                    

March 21, 2022

Notice of Public Meeting

    that the Negotiations team representing the Interstate 35 Community School District Board of Education will meet with representatives of the I-35 Education Association as part of the collective bargaining process for the purpose of negotiating salaries for the 2022-2023 school year Certified Staff.

Time and Place

4:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022

Superintendent Conference Room--District Office, 405 East North Street, Truro

Agenda

Representatives from I-35 Education Association will share its initial proposal.

 

Notice of Public Meeting

    that the Negotiations team representing the Interstate 35 Community School District Board of Education will meet with representatives of the I-35 Education Association as part of the collective bargaining process for the purpose of negotiating salaries for the 2022-2023 school year Certified Staff.

Time and Place

4:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022

Superintendent Conference Room--District Office, 405 East North Street, Truro

Agenda

After a brief recess, representatives from the I-35 Board of Education will share its initial proposal.

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, March 28, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

Tentative Agenda

Regular BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 School Budget
   1. Introductory Remarks on 2022-2023 School Budget

1. The proposed certified budget was published on March 16, 2022.
2. The proposed budget was published at a higher rate ($18.74251) and that can be adjusted down.  We publish higher to allow for some minor fluctuation and finalize in June with the Department of Management.  In June the Board can  adjust it down to the current tax levy as we have done in past years.

2. Public Question and Answer
3. Closing of Public Hearing

4. Public Hearing on the HVAC System Project
   1. Introductory Remarks on HVAC Project
      1. The proposed HVAC project was published on March 16, 2022.
      2. School Map (proposed HVAC project)
   2. Public Question and Answer
   3. Closing of Public Hearing
5. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

6. Positive Accomplishments:  National Honor Society Update
7. Student Representative Report (Will Borseth)
8. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Tessau
   2. Mr. Kaster
9. Superintendent Report
   1. Community Support for Winterset
   2. Donuts with Grown-Ups
   3. Job Fair
   4. Update on Facilities Long-Range Planning
10. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Geoff Tessau resigns from PK-4 principal position at the end of 2021-2022 school year.
   2. Geoff Tessau reassigned as work based learning coordinator and math interventionist.  He will continue his Technology Director position.
   3. Heather Dutrey resigns from Assistant Secondary Principal position at the end of 2021-2022 school year.
   4. Heather Dutrey reassigned to Instructional Coaching position.
   5. Mrs. Danielle Woods hired as elementary principal.
   6. Jerry Young resigns as high school science teacher.
   7. Jerry Young reassigned as interventionist.
   8. Paige McDuffy hired as a high school science teacher.
   9. Jessica Duggins hired as elementary/lunch secretary.
   10. Kylie Holman hired as an associate.
5. Sharing Agreements
6. $1000/certified teacher and non classroom teaching contracts
7. AEA Purchasing Agreement

11. Items for Discussion
    1. Middle School Building Goals Review (for information only) Mrs. Dutrey will review the work of the middle school team for the 2021-2022 school year.
    2. Talented and Gifted Program Updates from 2021-2022 (for information only) Mrs. Siefkas will present on the progress of the Talented and Gifted program at all levels.  She will also share information on family STEM nights.
    3. Radio Bid (Action) 
    4. Bid for HVAC System (Action) 
    5. Tentative Agreement with Interstate 35 Community School District Support Staff (Action)  Through recent negotiations, the District and the support staff tentatively agreed upon a $0.59/hour increase.  This is a 3.946% increase and will cost approximately $44,060. 
    6. Tentative Agreement with Interstate 35 Community School District Certified Staff (Action)  Through recent negotiations, the District and the certified staff tentatively agreed upon an approximate 3.53% increase.  This would add $820 to the base pay with an advance on the lane and step for the 2022-2023 school year.  The extra duty base would also increase $2,000 to $31,000.  This will cost approximately $150,457.
    7. Updates to Teacher Agreement (Action)  The teacher association asked that we clarify language in our current agreement.  The recommendation is we update the agreement to include the following

1. P.17 #12 would be added, Veteran’s Day:  Any employee who is a veteran of the United States Armed forces may choose to take Veteran's Day off with pay with proof of a DD214 certificate and two week advance notice.  (We currently allow this leave, it is just not explicitly in the agreement.)
2. P.19 would read Other Duties:  Employees shall be responsible for such other duties as directly related to reasonable employee responsibilities as may be assigned by the board or its designee in an equitable manner.  Each certified employee is expected to volunteer for two (2) events/activities throughout the year.  (A list of these events/activities is found in the employee handbook.)  The duties that cannot be filled by volunteers will be assigned by the Board or its designee in an equitable manner among all employees including those who have already volunteered.  (Those staff members who have already volunteered for ten (10) or more activities will not be assigned any more of these duties.)  These may be in addition to the employee workday.

8. Meet and Confer Recommended Increase (Action)  The employees not covered by our two association groups are part of the Meet and Confer group.  These positions include our administrators, the twelve month secretaries (those at the district level), the registrar, our directors, the social worker and our technology department.  The recommendation is to increase the salaries of the meet and confer group at 3.53%.  This will cost approximately $26,108.
9. Audit (Action) This is a review of our annual audit.  
10. FY 23 Certified Budget  (Action) The proposed certified budget was published on March 16, 2022.  The proposed budget was published at a higher rate ($18.74251) and that will likely be adjusted down.  We publish higher to allow for some minor fluctuation and finalize in June with the Department of Management.  In June we will adjust it down to the current tax levy.
11. Resolution for Debt Service Payment  (Action) Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017, Approving a Second Amendment to Escrow Agent Agreement, and Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2023 for the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017

Adjourn

Next Meeting: April 25, 2022

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, April 25, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

Regular BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

4. Positive Accomplishments: Tour of Greenhouse and Aquaponics Presentation (Ms. Klingensmith and students)
5. Student Representative Report (Will Borseth)
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Tessau
   2. Mr. Kaster
7. Superintendent Report
   1. Foundation Update
   2. Long Range Facilities Committee Update
      1. Update on HVAC
   3. Teacher Leadership Committee Update
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Hayley Yong-Druivenga resigns as middle school interventionist.
   2. Josiah Appell resigns as elementary music teacher.
   3. Jamie Gelner resigns as 5th grade middle school teacher.
   4. Alicia Sand resigns as 4th grade teacher.
   5. Jyl Scholl resigns as kindergarten teacher.
   6. Paula Schultz resigns as librarian.
   7. Faith Curry resigns as general (study hall) associate.
   8. Sheryl Young resigns as sub calling associate.
   9. Jerry Young resigns as high school robotics coach.
   10. Diana Erwin resigns as cook.
   11. Bri (West) Huston hired as daycare associate/closer.
   12. Josh Kline hired as head/assistant middle school baseball coach.
   13. Steve Kaster hired as substitute bus driver.
   14. Don Bedwell hired as substitute bus driver.
   15. Steve Drevet hired as substitute bus driver.
   16. Kaitlyn Hackley hired as custodian.
   17. Blake Bauer hired as PE/Health teacher.
   18. Sharon Whitson resigns as PE/Health teacher.
   19. Sharon Whitson hired as assistant secondary principal.
   20. Damon Bryan and Mike Stuart split strength and conditioning stipend.
5. Updates of job descriptions
   1. TL Mentor (draft)
   2. TL Content Coach (draft)
6. Sharing Agreement:  Work Based Learning Coordinator with Winterset.  Interstate 35 will hold the contract.
7. 10-day librarian contract with Winterset

9. Items for Discussion
   1. Elementary School Building Goals Review (for information only) Mr. Tessau and the elementary building leadership team will be here to review the work of the elementary school team for the 2021-2022 school year.
   2. Human Resources Updates (for information only) Mrs. Baughman will be here to give an update on the HR department including the WONDR program, exit interviews, and job fairs. 
   3. Reconsideration Committee Appointment: Recommended Committee:Paula Schultz- School Librarian; Brayton Weber-Administrator; Tonya Donahue-Teacher; Camden Allen-Student; Owen Festler-Student; Katie Monore-Community Member; Heather Jelsma-Community Member; Sue Cornelison-Community Member
   4. Wrestling Mat Purchase (Action) I35 Wrestling Mat Club has made a donation in exact amount already to the I35 Wrestling account.  The biggest reason for the purchase of the new mat system is because it allows all 3 mats to run together in a rectangle down the center of our gym, this means that both sets of bleachers on the East and West sides can be pulled out. Currently when our three mats are out, only one side can be pulled out. We currently host events that need both sets of bleachers, and we are adding additional events starting next year that will require more seating. 
   5. Roof Replacement Bid Approval (Action) The map shows the bid in two sections.  
   6. Bus Routing Software (Action) Mrs. Finley will be here to present bids on a routing software system to serve the transportation needs in routing, overlay, fuel, pre/post checks etc.

 

Adjourn

Next Meeting: May 23, 2022

 

Reminder:  Graduation May 22, 2022 at 2 p.m.

 

Interstate 35 Community School District.             (UPDATED 5/20/22 1:05 p.m.)

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, May 23, 2022

Work Session 5:30 pm

Regular Board Meeting following work session at 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

 

Tentative Agenda

BOARD WORK SESSION  

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Teacher Shortage
5. Adjourn

 

Regular BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Public Hearing: Amending FY 22 Budget
   1. Opening Comments

1. Published as required in The Madisonian on May 11, 2022
2. No change to property taxes
3. Increase Primarily in Non-Instructional Program Expenditures (Lunch Program/Daycare) and Other Expenditures (Roof Replacement)

2. Comments of the Public
3. Closing of Public Hearing

4. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

5. Positive Accomplishments: 3rd grade Newspaper
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Tessau
   2. Mr. Kaster
   3. Mrs. Dutrey
7. Superintendent Report
   1. Congratulations Class of 2022
   2. Registration Update
   3. SIAC Meeting Update
   4. Insurance Update
   5. Revenue Purpose Statement
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Sarah Coder hired as 5-6 ELA teacher.
   2. Kathryn Belden hired as high school ELA.
   3. Tonya Donahue reassigned to high school ELA.
   4. Heather Peacock voluntary transfers to 4th grade.
   5. Kaitlyn Grant reassigned to 7-8 ELA teacher.
   6. Elizabeth Hainer hired as a special education teacher.
   7. Geoff Tessau resigns from employment at Interstate 35 Community School.
   8. Elyse Rice resigns from high school ELA position.
   9. Makayla Briggs resigns from elementary special education position.
   10. Dallas Gilleland resigns from high school social studies teacher position.
   11. Heather Wells added as technology director.
   12. Autumn Parmer hired as a cook.
   13. Betty Dolan hired as a cook. 
   14. Heather Dutrey assigned to work based learning coordinator (part time).
   15. Brandi Moa-Lamp reassigned to high school interventionist.
   16. Monica Cormeny hired as 5-8 reading teacher.
   17. Chriss Allen reassigned to sub calling associate and associate position.
   18. Tanner Warrington resigns from high school assistant wrestling coach position.
   19. Brandi Moa-Lamp resigns from head high school volleyball coach position.
   20. Geoff Tessau contracted for four days of IT support. 
   21. Kelcie Daniels hired as 5-8 interventionist.
   22. Stacy Henson hired as 4th grade teacher.
   23. Austin Mustain hired as elementary music teacher.
   24. Jessica Reisinger hired as elementary guidance counselor.
   25. Sara Skinner hired as high school social studies teacher.
   26. Brandon Chapman hired as HS assistant baseball coach.
   27. Blake Bauer hired as assistant high school wrestling coach.
   28. Katie Klingensmith hired as robotics sponsor.
   29. Rachelle Palmer hired as associate.
   30. Nicole Kindley reassigned to general associate (school year contract).
   31. Jesse Helton resigns as custodian.
   32. Jerry Young resigns from all I-35 positions.
   33. Mary Strickler resigns from associate position.
   34. Stephanie Good resigns from NHS Sponsor.
   35. Marcia Hood resigns from wrestling cheer sponsor.
   36. Mike Stuart resigns from track thrower coaching.
   37. Nate Rankin resigns from middle school football.

9. Items for Discussion
   1. Bread and Milk Contract (Action) Food Service Director Angie Stroh makes the following recommendations:
      1. I recommend that we stay with Hiland Dairy for the 2022-23 SY as they can support all products and needs that we have here at I-35 CSD while adhering to procurement guidelines.
      2. I recommend that we stay with Pan O Gold for the 2022-23 SY.
   2. 2021-2022 District Data Review (No action needed)  

The administrative team will review the district academic data for 2021-2022.  

3. 2022-2023 District Goals (Action)

Mrs. Dentlinger will present the 2022-2023 district goals. 

4. Amend FY ‘22 Budget (Action) We recommend approving the budget amendment as published and presented at the hearing.  Property taxes will not be affected.  The budget amendment is required by Iowa Code if the district will spend more than was originally certified in any of the four areas including Instruction, Total Support Services, Non-Instructional Programs, and Total Other Expenditures.  The need to amend the budget is due to an increase in nutrition and daycare expenditures and the roof replacement project. It is possible the roof replacement project will not occur in the FY22 budget, depending upon when it is done.   
5. Recommend Retention Payments Staff (Action) The recommendation is to pay the staff listed the $1000 payment for Retention (this was completed with certified staff in March).  This payment is for the following positions: transportation coordinator (Finley), activities director (Weber), human resources director (Baughman), tech support (Sheets) food services director (Stroh), buildings and grounds director (Gray), bus drivers, building and grounds (Bedwell and  Kline), health associate (Miller), and business office (Bauer and Jordan).  
6. Update on Teacher Shortage–HS Math and Computer Science (No action needed)  Mrs. Dentlinger will share the district’s plan to provide high quality instruction for students if we get no applicants for our open positions.
7. Reconsideration Committee Recommendation (Action) The reconsideration committee met to review a request to remove a book from the I-35 High School Media Center.  The recommendation from the reconsideration committee is as follows:
   1. At this time the committee has chosen not to remove the material requested from the I35 library. 
   2. The committee has requested that the school look in to options in the future that would allow parents to choose (or sign a waiver) for materials to be checked out, or a way that a parent could be notified if specific material was checked out by their student, much like the email that gets sent to parents if a student uses their school computer to access certain unwanted websites. 

Adjourn

Next Meeting: June 27, 2022

 

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, June 27, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Auditorium

 

 

The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society.

 

 

Tentative Agenda

 

Regular BOARD MEETING

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

“The Interstate 35 Community School District exists to develop life-long learners and responsible, productive, successful citizens in an ever changing society”

 

District Priorities

1.  Articulate and support a cohesive, student-centered PK-12 vision for continuous school improvement
2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Century
3. Operate with fiscal integrity, efficiency and effectiveness

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Open Forum 

“Residents, students, parents/guardians, and staff members of the district may address the Board about relevant topics.  Those who wish to speak must sign up at the beginning of the meeting.  Speaker’s participation is limited to 5 minutes per meeting.  We ask speakers to remember that Iowa law prohibits the Board from discussing specific employees or students or their performance.”

4. Positive Accomplishments: Food Pantry/Backpack Program
5. Superintendent Report
   1. Professional Development Plan
   2. Paraeducator/Teacher Apprenticeship Grant
6. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Heather Peacock hired as head girls volleyball coach.
   2. Sara Skinner resigns as high school social studies teacher.
   3. Austin Mustain resigns as elementary music teacher.
   4. Stephanie Brown resigns as Instructional Coach.
   5. Karla Meis resigns as daycare associate.
   6. Gaige Mosher hired as high school social studies teacher.
   7. Jeffrey Engelhardt  hired as high school math teacher.
   8. Blake Bauer hired as middle school assistant baseball coach.
   9. Dean Downs hired as varsity girls wrestling coach.
   10. Christine Bethards transferred from bus driver to daycare associate.
4. Open Enrollment

7. Items for Discussion
   1. Revenue Purpose Statement (Action)  Resolution Approving Revenue Purpose Statement, Ordering an Election on a Revenue Purpose Statement to Authorize Expenditures From Revenue Received From the State Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund, and Ordering the Publication of a Notice of Election

 

Background: Our existing RPS is still valid through January 1, 2031.  We need to hold another local election to extend their RPS sometime prior to 1/1/2031; sooner if there will be any need to borrow from the period collection beyond 1/1/2031.  If the RPS election fails, we do not lose any existing authority, and we must wait not less than 6 months to bring the RPS question back to voters. (RPS election requires 50%+1 voter approval)

Next Steps: Board adopts a resolution (obtained from Bond Counsel) calling for the RPS election. We will get the signed resolution delivered to the CONTROLLING COUNTY AUDITOR by 12PM on the due date. We will publish the Notice of Election from each county auditor.

Why is this important: If the RPS is not approved Debt Service Levy eliminated (SAVE Funds used to make GO Bond payments), Voted PPEL Levy eliminated, Board PPEL Levy eliminated. Then, and only then, if there remain any SAVE funds available the school can use those funds for other infrastructure, transportation, technology, etc. needs according to Iowa Code.

2. School Fees for 2022-2023 (Action)  The annual fees will be presented for approval.  This includes an increase to school breakfast and lunch and an increase to some of our daycare rates.
3. Bid for Pest Control and Garbage Contract 2022-2023 (Action)  
4. School Safety Grant (for discussion only)  This funding will provide a $50,000 grant for each public and private K-12 school building within Iowa. Applications for the funds will be submitted by the school district through the Department of Education.  
   1. $7.5M – Vulnerability assessments for all 1,500 K-12 school buildings - This funding is to support vulnerability assessments in all Iowa schools. If the district has valid assessments on their schools, they do not need to request an assessment. 
   2. $6M – Digital critical incident mapping technology–The development of digital maps of the interior of each school building that will be available to first responders. 
   3. $4.5M -- Radios for schools–The purchase of radios to be placed in each school These radios will be able to directly access local law enforcement.
   4. $1.5M -- Digital applications and software for reporting and intelligence–The purchase of software to further enhance the monitoring of social media as well as a tool that allows individuals to anonymously report suspicious behavior and threats.  
   5. $5.5M -- School Safety Bureau operations funding through 2026–This will include 9 new DPS staff that will implement the 3 items above as well as increase the effort around active shooter and ALERRT training. 
5. Childcare Grant (for discussion only) Grant funding will support local infrastructure investments by employers to build or expand child care capacity, construct on-site child care centers, and create partnerships between businesses and local centers.

 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  July 25, 2022