Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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.

 

 

Special BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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. Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)- To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a)- To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential.
4. Return to open session
5. Adjournment

 

Next Meeting: Monday, April 24, 2023

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, July 8, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 1:00 pm

District Office Conference Room (telephonic)

 

 

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. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Tom Dannen hired as elementary music teacher.
   2. Brandt Payne resigns as secondary band instructor.
2. Cross Country out of state field trip request.

 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  July 25, 2022

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, July 18, 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. Administrative Reports
   1. Mr. Bonte/Ms. Whitson
   2. Mrs. Woods
   3. Mr. Weber
5. Superintendent Report
   1. Common Questions about Revenue Purpose Statement
   2. Registration available online (August 1)
6. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Betsy Sholvain resigns as special education associate.
   2. Chasity Jones hired as 3 year old preschool teacher, daycare opener, and daycare associate
   3. Karla Meis hired as special education associate.
   4. Holly Finley hired as special education associate.
   5. Laura Haines hired as high school teacher mentor.
   6. Kaitlyn Grant hired as middle school teacher mentor.
   7. Bev Murphy hired as elementary teacher mentor.
   8. Gigit Showers hired as special education teacher mentor.
   9. Heather Peacock hired as ELA content coach.
   10. Tahra Bedwell hired as science content coach.
   11. Maggie Llewellyn hired as social studies content coach.
   12. Amy Maiers hired as fine arts content coach.
   13. Prisilla Boswell hired as reading content coach.
   14. Brayton Weber increase contract for employment.
   15. Sheldon Thompson hired as assistant boys basketball coach.
   16. Michelle Wheeler hired as computer science and middle school teacher.
   17. Nona Eivins hired as half year kindergarten teacher.
   18. Band teacher interview Monday.
4. Open Enrollment

7. Items for Discussion
   1. Secondary Student Handbook (Action) Here is a summary of the significant changes to the secondary student handbook.
   2. Activities Handbook (Action) Here is a summary of the significant changes to the activities handbook
      1. Clear Communication avenue by head coaches to team members AND families
      2. Head coach evaluations of assistants is expected and part of head coach evaluation
      3. Head coaches are evaluated annually and have sit down meeting with AD following their respective seasons.
      4. Camp/Clinic expectation (sixty days notice to AD) and added the out of state travel information and expectation of the head coach to attend board meeting during approval process
      5. Overnight Hotel approvals must align with Ted/I for the new state/federal guidelines. If a hotel isn't on the list, we need to fill out appropriate paperwork. 
      6. Good Conduct Policy: Would like to add a High School Career Good Conduct Policy reset. This would allow a student athlete that gets one violation to be reset to zero should they go 12 months with no violations. Reasoning: A freshman makes a bad decision, gets a first offense and sits out his/her portion of the season. Two or three years later, with no issues between, does something again, they would start over at zero instead of being a second offense after such a long time. 
   3. Elementary Student Handbook (Action) Here is a summary of the significant changes to the elementary student handbook. 
   4. Daycare Parent Handbook (Action)  The revisions to the parent handbook entailed cleaning up expectations and discipline as well as eliminating any duplicated information.
   5. Certified Staff Handbook (Action)  Recommended changes reflect changes to personnel (Sheryl Young was listed as subcaller) page 62 and to update the transfer procedures (which we adopted at the Feb ‘21 board meeting) page 86.

 

8. Closed Session: Student Discipline “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).”

 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  August 22, 2022

 

Upcoming Dates

August 9, 2022    New Teachers Welcome

August 16, 2022    Welcome All Staff Back

August 18, 2022     Back to School Bash/Open House

August 23, 2022    First Day of School

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors–Professional Learning Session

Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022

Board Training 5:30 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

 

Work Session

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. IASB Work Session–Board training

 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  August 22, 2022

 

Upcoming Dates

August 9, 2022    New Teachers Welcome

August 16, 2022    Welcome All Staff Back

August 18, 2022     Back to School Bash/Open House

August 23, 2022    First Day of School

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, Aug 22, 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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda  (revised 6/21/22, added item VII.F.)

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. Administrative Reports
   1. Mr. Bonte
   2. Ms. Whitson
   3. Mrs. Woods
5. Superintendent Report
   1. Update on Parent Consent for Library Materials
   2. Review of New Teacher and Teacher Pre Service days
   3. Update on TouchWall Content
6. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Dallas Gilleland resigns from head baseball coach.
   2. Brooke Miller contract teaching assistant high school.
   3. Makayla Carson hired as an associate.
   4. Emily McKenzie hired as an associate.
   5. Tiffany Brown hired as an associate.
   6. Rhonda Seward hired as an associate (2 days a week).
   7. Krystal Soulak hired as a daycare associate.
   8. Danae Coleman moving from part time to full time teaching contract
   9. Josh Kline hired as track throwing coach.
   10. Sheldon Thompson hired as assistant boys basketball coach.
   11. Katelyn Grant hired as wrestling cheerleading sponsor.
   12. Lori Hake hired as a 3 year old preschool associate.
   13. Sammy Ruth hired as day care associate.
   14. Cheyenne Jones transfer from cook to daycare associate.
   15. Samantha Gyles resigns as daycare associate.
   16. Betty Dolan resigns as a cook.
   17. Karla Meis resigns as an associate.
   18. Heather Geddes hired as a daycare associate.
   19. Patrick Morris hired as a custodian.
4. Open Enrollment
5. William Penn Memorandum of Understanding (Teacher Program)
6. Des Moines Area Community College Memorandum of Understanding (Para Program)

7. Items for Discussion
   1. Daycare Staff Handbook (Action) Recommended changes to the daycare staff handbook are included for review and approval.
   2. Preschool Handbook (Action) The only recommended changes are names (ie principal) and dates.
   3. Legislative Priorities (Action)  The proposed legislative priorities from RSAI are evaluated every year.  From the work at the board table, the priorities are used to draft statements about recommended legislation for the upcoming session.  If you have additional ideas about legislative changes, please contact Mrs. Dentlinger.
   4. Work Session Review (for discussion)  Based on the Board work session, August 2, 2022, does the board want to make any changes to the format of the administrative reports to align with the goals of the district?  Are there other issues the Board would like to consider?
   5. Return to Learn Plan (for discussion) The Return to Learn Plan will be revisited.  There are no recommended changes to our current plan-it is updated for dates and names.
   6. Fence Repair (Action) This action item is to approve the work on the fence at the stadium (2 sections). 
8. Closed Session: Student Discipline “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).”

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting:  September 26, 2022

 

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

School Improvement Advisory Committee  Meeting

Tuesday, September 13, 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. Welcome
2. A review of the building goals
3. A review of the professional development plan
4. An update on or CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) data
5. Other
6. Set Next Meeting Date(s) and Agenda Items

 

Adjourn

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, September 26, 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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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. Administrative Reports
   1. Mr. Bonte
   2. Ms. Whitson
   3. Mrs. Woods
   4. Mr. Weber
5. Superintendent Report
   1. IASB Conference
   2. RSAI Legislative Priorities/Annual Meeting
   3. SIAC Meeting Minutes
6. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Lily Houseman hired as an associate.
   2. Jesse Helton hired as an evening custodian.
   3. Nancy Bright hired as a bus driver.
   4. Stephanie Good hired as NHS Sponsor.
   5. Chad Stanley hired as high school assistant wrestling coach.
   6. Kevin Boies moves to assistant high school boys basketball coach.
   7. Zach Weilbacher moves to middle school assistant boys basketball coach.
   8. Jesse Baldwin moves to middle school head boys basketball coach.
4. Open Enrollment
5. AED purchase and contract
6. Mower Bid 

7. Items for Discussion
   1. Activities Handbook Updates (Action) In a follow up to the July meeting, Mr. Weber will present the recommended changes to the Activities Handbook.
      1. Clear Communication avenue by head coaches to team members AND families
      2. Head coach evaluations of assistants are expected and part of head coach evaluation
      3. Head coaches are evaluated annually and have sit down meeting with AD following their respective seasons.
      4. Camp/Clinic expectation (sixty days notice to AD) and added the out of state travel information and expectation of the head coach to attend board meeting during approval process
      5. Overnight in-state lodging providers must have completed the State’s Human Trafficking Prevention Training Certification if public funds are to be used.
      6. Non-Discrimination policy put in to place in the activities handbook.
   2. Legislative Update (Action)  Board members will determine collective issues to present to RSAI as legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session.  Board members please be ready to discuss your top five priorities.
   3. Talented and Gifted Plan (Action)  Mrs. Siefkas will be here to present the updated Talented and Gifted Plan and to give an overview of the program and the start to the school year.
   4. Facilities Planning Update (for information only)  
   5. CAR Certified Annual Report FY22:  Ted Bauer will review the Certified Annual Report.  
      1. FY22 Budget Crosswalk
      2. FY22 Annual Transportation Report
      3. FY22 CAR Expenditures by All Funds & by Individual Funds
      4. FY22 Revenue By Funds By Source
      5. FY22 SES Conf (Names Removed)
      6. FY22 Balance Sheet By Fund
      7. FY22 Treasure Report By Fund
   6. Discuss and/or Approve FY 22 Financial Annual Settlement (Action) Board Secretary Ted Bauer will present a fund balance report for approval.  
   7. Discuss and/or Approve Application for Special Education Deficit (Action)

Move approval of an application to the School Budget Review Committee to receive additional spending authority for the FY 22 special education deficit.

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: October 24, 2022

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, October 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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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. Administrative Reports
   1. Mr. Bonte
   2. Ms. Whitson
   3. Mrs. Woods
   4. Mr. Weber
5. Superintendent Report
   1. Certified Enrollment
   2. Update on Senator Sinclair visit
   3. Social Media Awareness
6. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Elizabeth Ford hired as an associate.
   2. Blake Jobe hired as Varsity Head Baseball Coach.
   3. John Reid resigns as middle school cross country coach.
4. Open Enrollment

7. Items for Discussion
   1. Early Retirement—Preliminary Discussions (for discussion only)  Last year, the Board opted to increase the early retirement criteria from 15-20 years of service and change the age from 55-60.  The previous 3 years, the Board set the criteria at 55 years old and 15 years of service.  The retiree was given a $30,000 HRA as a benefit for his/her service when accepting the early retirement.  As a reminder, Early Retirement is paid out of the management fund.  
   2. RPS Canvass Results (Action) 
   3. Internship Class (for discussion only) We are adding two additional credit options for students working on Internships.  Since this is an add during the year, we wanted to share the information with the Board and encourage parents to call the school if they have questions.
      1. 22998: Internship (2 HS credits) - Internships are a professional training experience that provides students the opportunity to gain professional and technical skills while under the supervision of an industry professional in a career path of interest. Internships are structured experiences (6-8 hrs/week) for a semester that requires student interns to complete real work to reach specific learning goals. Internships provide student learners with the opportunity to participate in training while gaining experience in problem-solving, decision-making and skill-building projects at the internship site. Internships will include ample support from the work-based learning coordinator, including regular visits to the internship site, regular evaluations and program documentation with training agreements and student-individualized training plans.
      2. 22998: Basic Internship (1 HS credit) - Basic internships are a professional training experience that provides students the opportunity to gain professional and technical skills while under the supervision of an industry professional in a career path of interest. Internships are structured experiences (3-5 hrs/week) for a semester that requires student interns to complete real work to reach specific learning goals. Internships provide student learners with the opportunity to participate in training while gaining experience in problem-solving, decision-making and skill-building projects at the internship site. Internships will include ample support from the work-based learning coordinator, including regular visits to the internship site, regular evaluations and program documentation with training agreements and student-individualized training plans.
   4. Iowa School Performance Profile–(for discussion only)  The Iowa School Performance Profiles is an online tool showing how public schools performed on required measures.The Iowa Performance Profile is a measure used to evaluate schools given a variety of indicators to determine performance over time.  It is also used by the state to determine schools that may need additional assistance or targeted support. 

School

2021

2022

I-35 High School

Acceptable

Commendable

I-35 Middle School

Acceptable

Commendable

I-35 Elementary School

Needs Improvement

Commendable

 

5. Sub Pay Adjustment Recommendation (Action) To remain competitive and continue to get quality substitute teachers in the building, I recommend shifting the pay structure for teacher substitutes to the following:    
   1. Per day 70% of teacher base/192 (this year that would be $149 day)
   2. Five consecutive days or more 90% of teacher base pay/192 (this year that would be $192)
6. Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program (Action) The proposed resolution agrees that I-35 enter the Risk Pool for Natural Gas.  As with any other pool, the benefit protects us from extremes in pricing.  It also means, in any given year, we may pay more than a fixed rate. This also allows us to convert the funding to our Management Fund and save General Fund dollars. 
7. Early Graduation (Action) We have four applications for early graduation this year.  
8. Closed Session (School Safety Plan Review) a closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) (to review or discuss records which are authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential) 

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: November 27, 2022

 

Reminder: RSAI Annual Meeting, Tuesday, Oct 25 from 4:30-7:30 FFA Enrichment Building in Ankeny (DMACC Campus)

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, November 28, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 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

 

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. Mrs. Woods
   2. Ms. Whitson
   3. Mr. Bonte
   4. Mr. Weber
6. Superintendent Report
   1. IASB Convention Recap
   2. Roundtable Themes
   3. Veterans Day Celebration, Grandparents Day
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. Dawn Ferber resigns as an associate.
   2. Bonnie Hassemer resigns as an associate.
   3. Bobbie Heitink resigns as high school robotics assistant.
   4. Josh Kline resigns as facilities maintenance, middle school baseball and high school throwing coach.
   5. Maddie Olson hired as 2nd semester kindergarten teacher.
   6. Zadie Hatfield hired as long term sub.
   7. Katie Silliman hired as a part time associate. 
   8. Katie Klingensmith moved from high school head robotics to high school  assistant robotics.
   9. Amanda Geddes hired as high school head robotics.
   10. Heather Wells hired as drama director.
   11. Heidi Boyd resigns as family consumer science teacher.
   12. Gloria Brott assigned as interim family consumer science teacher through the 2022-2023 school year.
   13. Jessica Duggins transferred to associate.

2. Items for Discussion

1. 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 Open Enrollment out ($151,767.00) this year.  See SBRC application.  This is a request for increased spending authority only.  The board can decide to actually levy for these funds once we get the FY 24 budget in March 2023.  

 

Adjourn

 

Tentative Agenda

Annual Meeting (immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting)

1. Call to Order (by Board Secretary)
2. Elections and Oath of Office
   1. President
   2. Vice-President
3. Discuss and/or Approve Committee Representation

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
   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 Jessica Reisinger and Angela Steinlage
      2. Level II Investigator recommend Madison County Sheriff 
   8. ADA/504 Coordinator recommend Natasha Cooper
   9. Equity Coordinator recommend Anson Bonte
   10. Free/Reduced Lunch Steering Officer recommend Deann Strange
   11. Reconsideration Committee: Heather Jelsma, Kamdin Allen, Katie Monroe, Brayton Weber, Jill McDonald, Tonya Donahue, Sue Cornelison, student rep (TBD)
   12. Chief Negotiator recommend Superintendent
5. New Business
   1. Early Retirement (action) 
      1.  If the board opts to offer early retirement, I would like to set the following timeline.  Provide all eligible staff the early retirement packet by Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  The deadline to return completed early retirement will be Friday, January 13, 2023.  These will be brought to the board meeting on Monday, January 23, 2023.
   2. Bus Bid (action) The district plan to replace a bus every year began 4 years ago.  Recently, we have seen delays in bussing delivery.  We are recommending the district purchase one bus this year to maintain our fleet and bus replacement rotation.  We did apply for the DERA grant and were not awarded one this year (we have received one the past two years).  We will apply again next year.  
   3. FFA Field Trip (action) Ms. Klingensmith requests approval to travel with @ 9 FFA students January 17-22. “We would leave the evening of the 17th and return the morning of the 22nd.  We are planning to ride the train out there and then rent cars once we get there.  While out there, we will tour a feedlot, a few museums, and attend the Great Western Stock Show.
   4. Facilities Plan (action) The facilities subcommittee recommends the board approve the facilities master plan document.  This document was created in conjunction with the facilities sub committee, students, coaches, staff, community and parents.
   5. Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program (Action) The proposed resolution agrees that I-35 enter the Risk Pool for Natural Gas.  As with any other pool, the benefit protects us from extremes in pricing.  It also means, in any given year, we may pay more than a fixed rate. This also allows us to convert the funding to our Management Fund and save General Fund dollars. 
   6. Preschool Handbook Revisions (Action) We are recommending adding a section on indoor and outdoor play spaces to pages 32-33 of our current handbook.  The additions are listed here.

Environment  Little Roadrunner Preschool prides itself on quality facilities to support early childhood growth and development. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to create a safe location for children to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. 

 

Indoor Learning Environment

Our preschool classrooms are large and inviting spaces with opportunities for whole group, small group and individual learning opportunities as well as space for students to engage in various centers of learning. The classroom maintains dramatic play, technology, fine motor, writing, art, academic, building and reading centers. Additional centers are set up periodically throughout the school year, and all centers are updated regularly to align with the curriculum and learning topics. The classroom allows for all students, regardless of ability or disability to move freely and engage in any center or activity. Indoor preschool learning environments are evaluated three times during the school year (beginning, middle and end) via the Interstate 35 IQPPS Program Tour Form (linked here). Data from the tour form will be utilized to make program goals and improvements along with other sources of feedback and data collected throughout the school year.

 

Outdoor Learning Environment

Our preschool program has access to an age appropriate outdoor playspace that aligns with program standards. Students have access to a variety of large motor experiences, the playground allowing for running, climbing, balancing, riding, jumping, crawling, scooting, or swinging. Students can explore through sand play or arts as well. Periodically, materials are introduced to the outdoor space as weather permits that allow for dramatic play, manipulative play and art activities. The playground has a green space and natural elements for students to explore. The playground allows for all students, regardless of ability or disability to move freely and engage in various forms of large and fine motor play or activities. Outdoor preschool learning environments are evaluated three times during the school year (beginning, middle and end) via the Interstate 35 IQPPS Program Tour Form (linked here). Data from the tour form will be utilized to make program goals and improvements along with other sources of feedback and data collected throughout the school year. 

 

Set Next Meeting Date(s) and Agenda Items

Tentative Meeting  Date: December 19, 2022 at 7 p.m.

 

Adjourn

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Regular Board Meeting 5:00 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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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. Administrative Reports
   1. Mr. Bonte
   2. Ms. Whitson
   3. Mrs. Woods
   4. Mr. Weber
5. Superintendent Report
   1. Conversation with Rep. Sorenson 
   2. Insurance Committee Meeting overview
6. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Lily Houseman resigns as an associate.
   2. Brandon Chapman resigns as high school assistant baseball coach.
   3. Brandon Chapman hired as middle school baseball coach.
   4. Elizabeth Ford voluntarily transferred to secretary.
   5. Maggie Llewellyn resigns from the content coach position and MS Student Council Advisor position.
   6. Brenda Streeter change contract from ⅗ associate to ⅗ associate ⅖ secretary for the remainder of the school year.
   7. Matthew Jorgenson hired as maintenance worker.

7. Items for Discussion
   1. First Reading of 100 and 600 series Board Policy (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 100 and 600 series.  We will have three readings of the policies before they are adopted.  The grammar changes suggested are not listed below.  
      1. 100 series recommended changes
         1. Code No. 103.1 update our career offerings to include family consumer science, update contact information to include Mr. Bonte
         2. Code No. 103.1(a) update contact information to include Mr. Bonte
      2. 600 series recommended changes
         1. Code No. 601.3 updated elementary to include Preschool
         2. Code No. 603.3 removed, duplicate of Code No 610
         3. Code No. 604.3 changed ELL (English Language Learner to English Learner) to EL (English Learner)
         4. Code No. 605.4 add “or superintendent designee” and eliminated the evaluation of technology in the curriculum 
         5. Code No. 606.1 updated technology coordinator to technology director, added the statement for school use when staff are downloading programs
         6. Code No. 606.1E2 this policy was rewritten to read “Interstate 35 Community School District has committed to a multi-year timeline of issuing a technology device to  every student, a project referred to as the Interstate 35 Student Technology Usage Program. The district believes that technology integrated  into effective instructional practices will support students and staff to grow as creators, contributors, and  empowered, connected learners so that each person is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success. Before  being issued a device, students and their families must agree to the terms and conditions of the Technology Usage Agreement issued to students at the beginning of each school year and is also found online at https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/page/technology.   

Student Internet Access

Students may access the Internet while at school. Student

access to the Internet is designed for educational purposes and that theDistrict has taken available precautions to restrict and/or control student access to material on the Internet that is inappropriate, and/or harmful to minors. However, it is impossible for the District to restrict access to all objectionable materials that may be found on the Internet. Parents and guardians will not hold the District (or any of its employees, administrators, or officers) responsible for materials my child may come in contact with while on the Internet. Additionally, parents and guardians accept responsibility for communicating to their child guidance concerning his/her acceptable use of the Internet - i.e., setting and conveying standards for my daughter/son to follow when selecting, sharing, and exploring information and resources on the Internet.

Student Media Release

From time to time, photographs/digital photos are taken in the building for newsletters, class projects, newspaper features, district/classroom social media accounts, etc. Parent permission for media release is given electronically at the time of registration. 

If you have questions or concerns with your child’s use of the

district’s technology, network systems, internet access, and/or media releases please contact the District Technology Director. 

2. Infinite Campus (action) We currently use Power School as our student information system.  While this serves our needs, there are several challenges.  Primarily, each additional service (i.e. online registration) is an additional cost.  In addition, these add ons are often from 3rd party vendors, making compatibility difficult sometimes.  Several users of the system met over the past four months and evaluated the options for schools (in Iowa this is limited to JMC, Power School and Infinite Campus).  The recommendation is we move to Infinite Campus as a student information system provider.  Annual costs will be less; however, the start up cost is significant.  
3. Leave Request (action) Upon request to the Board, an employee may be granted a leave of absence for up to one year (providing suitable replacement is found) and upon return receive full benefits of the ordinary staff member.  Chriss Allen requests a leave of absence for the second semester. We do have a plan to maintain access to the library for high school students during the week as well as keeping the media center open for several periods each day. 
4. Incentive Pay for Timely Resignations (for discussion only)  A few surrounding districts offer incentive pay for early notification of resignations.  The advantage of knowing this information sooner provides the district a greater possibility of hiring early for some hard to fill positions.
5. Air Conditioning Project (for discussion only) We can rebid the entire project as drawn to the project bid in the Spring of 2022.  We can also divide the project up into zones for bidding.  Discuss recommended next steps.
6. At Risk (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.  
7. 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 2023-2024 budget. (updated to correct year)
8. Closed Session (School Safety Plan Review) a closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) (to review or discuss records which are authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential) 

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: January 24, 2023

 

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, January 23, 2023

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Library 

NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION

 

 

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

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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. Administrative Reports 
   1. Mr. Bonte
   2. Ms. Whitson
   3. Mrs. Woods
   4. Mr. Weber
5. Superintendent Report
   1. Legislative Update
   2. Future Ready District Data Summary
   3. Alarm Updates
6. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Resignations and Contracts
   1. Clarification:  Maggie Llewellyn resigns from the content coach position NOT from MS Student Council Advisor position.
   2. Alana Carrico resigns from the day custodian position.
4. Open Enrollment

7. Items for Discussion
   1. Second Reading of 100 and 600 series Board Policy (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 100 and 600 series.  We will have three readings of the policies before they are adopted.  The grammar changes suggested are not listed below.  
      1. 100 series recommended changes
         1. Code No. 103.1 update our career offerings to include family consumer science, update contact information to include Mr. Bonte
         2. Code No. 103.1(a) update contact information to include Mr. Bonte
      2. 600 series recommended changes
         1. Code No. 601.3 updated elementary to include Preschool
         2. Code No. 603.3 removed, duplicate of Code No 610
         3. Code No. 604.3 changed ELL (English Language Learner to English Learner) to EL (English Learner)
         4. Code No. 605.4 add “or superintendent designee” and eliminated the evaluation of technology in the curriculum 
         5. Code No. 606.1 updated technology coordinator to technology director, added the statement for school use when staff are downloading programs
         6. Code No. 606.1E2 this policy was rewritten to read “Interstate 35 Community School District has committed to a multi-year timeline of issuing a technology device to  every student, a project referred to as the Interstate 35 Student Technology Usage Program. The district believes that technology integrated  into effective instructional practices will support students and staff to grow as creators, contributors, and  empowered, connected learners so that each person is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success. Before  being issued a device, students and their families must agree to the terms and conditions of the Technology Usage Agreement issued to students at the beginning of each school year and is also found online at https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/page/technology.   

Student Internet Access

Students may access the Internet while at school. Student

access to the Internet is designed for educational purposes and that theDistrict has taken available precautions to restrict and/or control student access to material on the Internet that is inappropriate, and/or harmful to minors. However, it is impossible for the District to restrict access to all objectionable materials that may be found on the Internet. Parents and guardians will not hold the District (or any of its employees, administrators, or officers) responsible for materials my child may come in contact with while on the Internet. Additionally, parents and guardians accept responsibility for communicating to their child guidance concerning his/her acceptable use of the Internet - i.e., setting and conveying standards for my daughter/son to follow when selecting, sharing, and exploring information and resources on the Internet.

Student Media Release

From time to time, photographs/digital photos are taken in the building for newsletters, class projects, newspaper features, district/classroom social media accounts, etc. Parent permission for media release is given electronically at the time of registration. 

If you have questions or concerns with your child’s use of the

district’s technology, network systems, internet access, and/or media releases please contact the District Technology Director. 

2. Score Board Bid Approval (Action) Current scoreboard set up has been laboring for years. The original boards no longer communicate with the stat board. (This is the reason we haven't had stat board on this season.) The scoreboard can no longer be split for wrestling, forcing us to rent an additional scoreboard for everything outside of a dual.  Recently, the boards have begun to "flicker" at random times, including going completely dark during competition. Electrical issues was ruled out, and company assistance has not resulted in a fix.  Began getting quotes and ideas in 2022 while also looking at raising money towards the purchase should we need to move forward in 2023.  These new boards will give us a 100% working set for the future. Consideration for future planning: should our district at any time choose to upgrade to a video board system with any future upgrades to athletic facilities, these boards would be moved to the MS/ELEM gym, as those scoreboards are also extremely dated. 
3. I-35 Qualified Education Assistance Plan Resolution (Action) The purpose of this resolution is two-fold.  1) Support the teachers in the district by approving the adoption of Educational Assistance opportunities for teachers and staff.  2)  The IRS requires a written plan to allow employees to exclude up to $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program from the employee's wages each year.  (This is applicable for our current grant program as well as potential future opportunities for staff and teachers.)
4. SBRC Application for Woodward Academy Day School Administrative Costs  (Action) Recommendation to approve the SBRC Application for Administrative Costs totaling $803.11.  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 FY24 budget whether to levy to recoup the costs.
5. Closed Session (School Safety Plan Review a closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) (to review or discuss records which are authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential) 

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: February 27, 2023

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, February 27, 2023

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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. 3rd Grade Spotlight–Education in Action
5. Administrative Reports 
   1. Mr. Bonte
   2. Ms. Whitson
   3. Mrs. Woods
   4. Mr. Weber
6. Superintendent Report
   1. Proposed Bills still on Agenda (Background information)
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. Nathan McKinney hired as Track Throwing Coach.
   2. John Adams hired as the High Assistant Baseball Coach.
   3. Whitney Hutton hired as an Associate.
   4. Zadie Hatfield resigns as long term substitute.

8. Items for Discussion
   1. Third Reading of 100 and 600 series Board Policy (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 100 and 600 series.  We will have three readings of the policies before they are adopted.  The grammar changes suggested are not listed below.  
      1. 100 series recommended changes
         1. Code No. 103.1 update our career offerings to include family consumer science, update contact information to include Mr. Bonte
         2. Code No. 103.1(a) update contact information to include Mr. Bonte
      2. 600 series recommended changes
         1. Code No. 601.3 updated elementary to include Preschool
         2. Code No. 603.3 removed, duplicate of Code No 610
         3. Code No. 604.3 changed ELL (English Language Learner to English Learner) to EL (English Learner)
         4. Code No. 605.4 add “or superintendent designee” and eliminated the evaluation of technology in the curriculum 
         5. Code No. 606.1 updated technology coordinator to technology director, added the statement for school use when staff are downloading programs
         6. Code No. 606.1E2 this policy was rewritten to read “Interstate 35 Community School District has committed to a multi-year timeline of issuing a technology device to  every student, a project referred to as the Interstate 35 Student Technology Usage Program. The district believes that technology integrated  into effective instructional practices will support students and staff to grow as creators, contributors, and  empowered, connected learners so that each person is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success. Before  being issued a device, students and their families must agree to the terms and conditions of the Technology Usage Agreement issued to students at the beginning of each school year and is also found online at https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/page/technology.   

Student Internet Access

Students may access the Internet while at school. Student

access to the Internet is designed for educational purposes and that theDistrict has taken available precautions to restrict and/or control student access to material on the Internet that is inappropriate, and/or harmful to minors. However, it is impossible for the District to restrict access to all objectionable materials that may be found on the Internet. Parents and guardians will not hold the District (or any of its employees, administrators, or officers) responsible for materials my child may come in contact with while on the Internet. Additionally, parents and guardians accept responsibility for communicating to their child guidance concerning his/her acceptable use of the Internet - i.e., setting and conveying standards for my daughter/son to follow when selecting, sharing, and exploring information and resources on the Internet.

Student Media Release

From time to time, photographs/digital photos are taken in the building for newsletters, class projects, newspaper features, district/classroom social media accounts, etc. Parent permission for media release is given electronically at the time of registration. 

If you have questions or concerns with your child’s use of the

district’s technology, network systems, internet access, and/or media releases please contact the District Technology Director.

2. Board Approval to Issue Project for Bid–air conditioning (Action) Board to consider a motion to tentatively approve and issue for public bid the I35 Schools HVAC Renovations project drawings, specifications, form of contract, and engineers estimate of probable cost.
3. District Redistricting (For Information) We are working with Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting to redistrict our boundaries based on the 2020 Census.  The proposed new boundaries take into consideration population shifts within the director districts.  The district populations should be within 10% (119 people–the 2020 Census shows a variation of 122 people) of the other director districts. As a result, the recommended changes to the districts are minimal.   We will prepare the materials to adopt these recommendations/resolution at the March meeting.   
4. Settlement Agreement with Support Staff (Action) Through recent negotiations, the District and the support staff tentatively agreed upon a $0.50/hour increase.  This is a 3.337% increase and will cost approximately $49,955.27. 
5. UTV Bids (Action)  We accepted bids to replace our current utility vehicle.  Mr. Bedwell  recommends the purchase of the Kubota from Sundown Equipment. 
6. Long Range Facility Plan (For Information Only)  This is the proposed recommendation to begin moving forward on our long range facilities work.  At the March meeting, we will ask for approval of or consideration for
   1. Possible pathways for funding sources–Review updated projections from Piper Sandler
   2. OPN Architect Services
   3. Consider next steps to secure funding for Phase 1 
   4. Preview options for Phase 2
7. Security Update (Additional exterior video door cameras and remote access) (Action)  The proposed additional security cameras with video access will be located on the North side of the building between the middle school west entrance and the high school east entrance.  These two locations are used by students and staff daily.  The video link will feed to the high school office for access.  This eliminates the need for additional door badges to be distributed.
8. Softball Field Upgrades (Action) Attached is the softball infield quote to update the field (adding dirt to support drainage).  Mr. Weber began having conversations with this company in the spring of 2022. They are the only local company in the DM area that will bring in the materials and properly level the infield surface to high school softball appropriate levels.  Multiple schools were contacted in an attempt to locate additional companies for this work.
9. Field Irrigation Bid  (Action)  As we look to begin work on Phase 1 of our new facilities project 
   1. Football Field will need to be used more if we break ground on baseball/softball (which currently is part of current football practice field)
   2. We plan to keep the current field for long term use. Once we have additional fields this would mean more mowing hours, and the current hours used to keep water rotating on field is extensive 
   3. With additional use on the current field, and no water system, the field will get torn up quicker and not be prepared for home football games

Note:  We have one bid submitted for this project….four companies were contacted to submit a bid.  

10. Early Retirement (Action) We are proposing opening the early retirement option for staff with the following criteria:
    1. 58 years old and 17 years of service in the district
    2. If the board opts to offer early retirement, I would like to set the following timeline.  Provide all eligible staff the early retirement packet by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  The deadline to return completed early retirement will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  These will be brought to the board meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023.
    3. Positions may be posted as “anticipated” once the documentation is received by the district office.
11. Closed Session (School Safety Plan Review) a closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) (to review or discuss records which are authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential) 

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: March 27, 2023

 

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, March 27, 2023

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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 HVAC System Project
   1. Introductory Remarks on HVAC Project:  The proposed HVAC project was published on March 15, 2023.
   2. Public Question and Answer
   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. Education in Action–Beyond I-35 
6. Student Report:  We welcome our new student representative Ross Baughman.
7. Administrative Reports 
   1. Ms. Whitson
   2. Mrs. Woods
   3. Mr. Weber
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Strategic Plan Update
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Resignations, Reassignments and Contracts
   1. Tahra Bedwell reassigned to 4th grade.
   2. Alex Boyle reassigned to 3rd grade.
   3. Lexi Crozier reassigned to 2nd grade.
   4. Kelcie Daniels reassigned to 2nd grade.
   5. Hayli Douglas reassigned to 3rd grade.
   6. Ali Lyons reassigned to 1st grade.
   7. Heather Peacock reassigned to Special Education.
   8. Amy Roush reassigned to Title Reading Teacher.  
   9. Brooke Miller hired as HS Math teacher.
   10. Kelley Meinen hired as K-8 Music teacher.
   11. Pam Sereg hired as 7-8 ELA/Reading  (Pending K-8 English/Language Art Endorsement) 
   12. Nicole Nichols hired as an Associate.
   13. Brandon Chapman hired as High School Assistant Baseball coach.
   14. Gloria Brott resigns from FCS teaching position.
5. 2023-2024 AEA Purchasing Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.  I have also included a letter explaining the agreement as a refresher.

10. Items for Discussion
    1. Bonding Capacity Overview (For Information Only)  Matt Gillispie from Piper Sandler will be here to provide the board with an overview of our financial positions and options for upcoming projects.
    2. Long Range Facility Plan (Action)  This is the proposed recommendation to begin moving forward on our long range facilities work.  
       1. OPN Architect Services
       2. Preview possible timeline
    3. District Redistricting  (Action) We are working with Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting to redistrict our boundaries based on the 2020 Census.  The proposed new boundaries take into consideration population shifts within the director districts.  The district populations should be within 10% (119 people–the 2020 Census shows a variation of 122 people) of the other director districts. As a result, the recommended changes to the districts are minimal.     
    4. Standards Based Grading Update (For Information Only)  Members of the Standards Referenced Grading team will be here to give board members an update on the implementation, including resources in the classroom,  PD opportunities for teachers, education for parents.
    5. Early Retirement (Action)  We have three teachers opting to take early retirement this year. I recommend that we accept the early retirement applications for Brenda Erickson, Tim McKinney and Nancy Calvert.  We wish them well in their next journey.
    6. Public Safety Plan (For Information Only)  The Safety Plan will be made available to the public on the district website.  This initial review will allow for community input prior to adoption in April.
    7. Board Policy on Lunch Account first reading (Action)  In an effort to create consistency with our current practices, we are recommending the following rewrite of board policy 702.2.
    8. Bid for HVAC System (Action) Request the board to review/reject bid for HVAC System work.
    9. Audit FY ‘22 (Action) Request to accept and approve our FY ‘22 Audit. 
    10. Insurance Recommendation (Action) Request approval for Insurance Committee recommendation to move to a partial self-funded plan with an increase to the deductible and out of pocket maximums.  The prescription portion of our health plan would remain fully funded.   
11. Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)- To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a)- To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential.
12. Return to open session: Possible consideration and action on non-renewal of probationary administrator contract.

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: April 24, 2023

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, April 24, 2023

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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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 2023-2024 School Budget
   1. Introductory Remarks on 2023-2024 School Budget

1. The proposed certified budget was published on April 12, 2023.
2. The proposed budget was published at a higher rate ($18.75212) and that can be adjusted down.  It cannot be adjusted higher. 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 ($18.67375) as we have done in past years.

2. Public Question and Answer
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. Education in Action–Celebrating the Class of 2023
   1. 4/26: Baccalaureate hosted by I-35
   2. 5/12: Senior Signing Breakfast (families welcome to attend)
   3. 5/16: Fine Arts Night
   4. 5/17: Senior Awards Night and Senior Check Out Day
   5. 5/19: Graduation Practice Walk Through with Seniors (last day)
   6. 5/21: Graduation 
6. Student Report
7. Administrative Reports 
   1. Ms. Whitson
   2. Mrs. Woods
   3. Mr. Weber
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Iowa Youth Institute
   2. Communication Updates
      1. Contact the school
      2. TriCorner Express
      3. The District Scoop
      4. Informed
      5. Crucial Conversations
      6. Parent Nights (May 10)
      7. Website
   3. Two Key Pieces of Legislation
      1. SF 391 Chapter 12 Flexibility
      2. SF 496 Transparency and Parents’ Rights
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Renewal of Iowa LGRP 2023-2024 contract
5. Resignations, Reassignments and Contracts
   1. Lorie Howe hired as Family Consumer Science teacher (pending approved licensure).
   2. Adam Beckel hired as secondary principal.
   3. Amy Maiers hired as middle school cross country coach.
   4. Kelcie Daniels hired as high school assistant volleyball coach.
   5. Polly Blum hired as secondary interventionist.
   6. Brooke Miller hired as high school math teacher.
   7. Margaret Lleweelyn resigns from all positions.
   8. Tim McKinney resigns from assistant volleyball coach and head boys track coach.
   9. Brooke Layton resigns from second grade teaching position.
   10. Michelle Wheeler resigns from computer science position.
   11. Whitney Siefkas moves to teacher leadership coach position.
   12. Maddie Olson moves to preschool teacher.
   13. Jenny Dickinson moves to TAG teacher/coordinator position.

10. Items for Discussion
    1. Public Safety Plan (For Information Only)  The Safety Plan will be made available to the public on the district website.  This initial review will allow for community input prior to adoption in April.
    2. Board Policy on Lunch Account second reading (Action)  In an effort to create consistency with our current practices, we are recommending the following rewrite of board policy 707.2.
    3.  School Resource Officer (Action) Per the request of the Board, please find a job description and funding cost breakdown for a SRO.  This would be a shared position with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.  
       1. Funding: At Risk Funding, Operational Sharing $ @ 2 FTE is around $15,000.  We are also in contact with schools about grant resources they use to offset costs.
       2. Considerations based on feedback from other schools
          1. Consider reaching out to local city to determine if time could/should be shared.
          2. Job descriptions are typically held by law enforcement agency.

District should have input on duties assigned in building, (safety checks, building relationships, student issues when law enforcement would be called ie vaping, annual or quarterly or monthly report on activity, safety trainings, etc)

4. Out of State Travel–Boys Basketball Request (Action) Boys Basketball is requesting an out of state travel request to Omaha on June 9 and 10 for a basketball camp.  Information on link below, provides additional details. https://www.creighton men'screightonmensbasketballcamps.com/team-camp.cfm
5. Tentative Agreement with Teacher Association (Action) The District and the Teacher Association met on Monday, April 3, 2023 and reached a tentative agreement.  Details are as follows:
   1. An additional $575 to the base for the 2023-2024 school year with a step increase. (Wage increase of 3.21%). 
   2. Four year contract with a wage reopener every year.

Language

1. Agree to language on extra duty contract.
2. Agree to language on educational lanes.  It will read “Employees on the regular salary schedule who move from one educational lane to a higher educational lane shall move to the corresponding eligible step on the higher lane.  For an employee to advance from one educational lane to another, all paperwork needs to be submitted to the Superintendent no later than Jan 15 or Sept 15 for consideration.  The increase in pay with an approved  lane change would begin with the first pay period after the request was approved.  Successful completion requires a grade of “C” or better.  Employees seeking to move to a higher educational lance shall seek prior course approval from the superintendent.  The Board may allow credit for course work after completion in exceptional circumstances.”
3. Agree to Article VI H. Sick Leave….Strike the last sentence and add: Up to forty (40) unused sick bank days will carry over from year to year.
4. Article IX–Service Year …Add Teachers will be given the option to work from home on days when school is canceled due to inclement weather at the discretion of the superintendent.  Other options will be provided to make up the missed work day for teachers who choose not to work from home on the inclement weather days.
5. Agree to updated language V. D.1 Each employee shall be paid in 18 or 24 equal installments on the 10th and 25th of the month via direct deposit.
6. Agree to Delete V.D.5 Eliminate Direct Deposit (Included now in D.1)
7. Agree to language IX.A Change to Employees contracted on a nine-month basis agree to a service year of 192 days except for new employees who will agree to a service year of 195 days allowing three (3) days for orientation purposes.

6. 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 3.21% for all salaried personnel and 3.34% increase for all hourly personnel.  This will cost approximately $49,973.00.
7. FY24 Certified Budget  (Action) The proposed certified budget was published on April 12, 2023. The proposed budget was published at a higher rate ($18.75212) and that will likely be adjusted down to our current levy rate ($18.67375).  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.
8. Resolution for Debt Service Payment  (Action) Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017, and Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2024 for the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017.
9. Daycare Handbook (Action) Updated Daycare Parent Handbook is presented for approval.  Changes recommended for Payment Policy on page 9.  An addition to the handbook includes adding possible days for professional development (page 10).  Updates also include edits to the Behavior Policy on page 18.
10. Proposed increase Daycare/After School Programming Costs (Action) Based on an evaluation of our current program We are proposing the following increases to our daycare/after school program costs:
    1. 4 year old increase from $120 to $140 per week (wrap around $15 increase and tuition $5 increase)
    2. Before and After School increase from $70 to $75 per week
    3. After School only increase from $45 to $50 per week
    4. Summer (3 days per week) from $75 to $90 per week
    5. Summer (4 days per week) from $100 to $125 per week
    6. Summer (5 days per week) from $125 to $150 per week
11. Increase Board Insurance Share (Action) To retain teachers and promote recruitment, we are requesting approval to increase the board share insurance for teachers from $773.89 to $824.72.  For support staff we are suggesting an increase of board share from $740.29 to $800.72.  We currently have 99 single plans in the district.

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: May 22, 2023

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, April 24, 2023

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.

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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 2023-2024 School Budget
   1. Introductory Remarks on 2023-2024 School Budget

1. The proposed certified budget was published on April 12, 2023.
2. The proposed budget was published at a higher rate ($18.75212) and that can be adjusted down.  It cannot be adjusted higher. 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 ($18.67375) as we have done in past years.

2. Public Question and Answer
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. Education in Action–Celebrating the Class of 2023
   1. 4/26: Baccalaureate hosted by I-35
   2. 5/12: Senior Signing Breakfast (families welcome to attend)
   3. 5/16: Fine Arts Night
   4. 5/17: Senior Awards Night and Senior Check Out Day
   5. 5/19: Graduation Practice Walk Through with Seniors (last day)
   6. 5/21: Graduation 
6. Student Report
7. Administrative Reports 
   1. Ms. Whitson
   2. Mrs. Woods
   3. Mr. Weber
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Iowa Youth Institute
   2. Communication Updates
      1. Contact the school
      2. TriCorner Express
      3. The District Scoop
      4. Informed
      5. Crucial Conversations
      6. Parent Nights (May 10)
      7. Website
   3. Two Key Pieces of Legislation
      1. SF 391 Chapter 12 Flexibility
      2. SF 496 Transparency and Parents’ Rights
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Renewal of Iowa LGRP 2023-2024 contract
5. Resignations, Reassignments and Contracts
   1. Lorie Howe hired as Family Consumer Science teacher (pending approved licensure).
   2. Adam Beckel hired as secondary principal.
   3. Amy Maiers hired as middle school cross country coach.
   4. Kelcie Daniels hired as high school assistant volleyball coach.
   5. Polly Blum hired as secondary interventionist.
   6. Brooke Miller hired as high school math teacher.
   7. Margaret Lleweelyn resigns from all positions.
   8. Tim McKinney resigns from assistant volleyball coach and head boys track coach.
   9. Brooke Layton resigns from second grade teaching position.
   10. Michelle Wheeler resigns from computer science position.

10. Items for Discussion
    1. Public Safety Plan (For Information Only)  The Safety Plan will be made available to the public on the district website.  This initial review will allow for community input prior to adoption in April.
    2. Board Policy on Lunch Account second reading (Action)  In an effort to create consistency with our current practices, we are recommending the following rewrite of board policy 707.2.
    3.  School Resource Officer (Action) Per the request of the Board, please find a job description and funding cost breakdown for a SRO.  This would be a shared position with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.  
       1. Funding: At Risk Funding, Operational Sharing $ @ 2 FTE is around $15,000.  We are also in contact with schools about grant resources they use to offset costs.
       2. Considerations based on feedback from other schools
          1. Consider reaching out to local city to determine if time could/should be shared.
          2. Job descriptions are typically held by law enforcement agency.

District should have input on duties assigned in building, (safety checks, building relationships, student issues when law enforcement would be called ie vaping, annual or quarterly or monthly report on activity, safety trainings, etc)

4. Out of State Travel–Boys Basketball Request (Action) Boys Basketball is requesting an out of state travel request to Omaha on June 9 and 10 for a basketball camp.  Information on link below, provides additional details. https://www.creighton men'screightonmensbasketballcamps.com/team-camp.cfm
5. Tentative Agreement with Teacher Association (Action) The District and the Teacher Association met on Monday, April 3, 2023 and reached a tentative agreement.  Details are as follows:
   1. An additional $575 to the base for the 2023-2024 school year with a step increase. (Wage increase of 3.21%). 
   2. Four year contract with a wage reopener every year.

Language

1. Agree to language on extra duty contract.
2. Agree to language on educational lanes.  It will read “Employees on the regular salary schedule who move from one educational lane to a higher educational lane shall move to the corresponding eligible step on the higher lane.  For an employee to advance from one educational lane to another, all paperwork needs to be submitted to the Superintendent no later than Jan 15 or Sept 15 for consideration.  The increase in pay with an approved  lane change would begin with the first pay period after the request was approved.  Successful completion requires a grade of “C” or better.  Employees seeking to move to a higher educational lance shall seek prior course approval from the superintendent.  The Board may allow credit for course work after completion in exceptional circumstances.”
3. Agree to Article VI H. Sick Leave….Strike the last sentence and add: Up to forty (40) unused sick bank days will carry over from year to year.
4. Article IX–Service Year …Add Teachers will be given the option to work from home on days when school is canceled due to inclement weather at the discretion of the superintendent.  Other options will be provided to make up the missed work day for teachers who choose not to work from home on the inclement weather days.
5. Agree to updated language V. D.1 Each employee shall be paid in 18 or 24 equal installments on the 10th and 25th of the month via direct deposit.
6. Agree to Delete V.D.5 Eliminate Direct Deposit (Included now in D.1)
7. Agree to language IX.A Change to Employees contracted on a nine-month basis agree to a service year of 192 days except for new employees who will agree to a service year of 195 days allowing three (3) days for orientation purposes.

6. 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 3.21% for all salaried personnel and 3.34% increase for all hourly personnel.  This will cost approximately $49,973.00.
7. FY24 Certified Budget  (Action) The proposed certified budget was published on April 12, 2023. The proposed budget was published at a higher rate ($18.75212) and that will likely be adjusted down to our current levy rate ($18.67375).  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.
8. Resolution for Debt Service Payment  (Action) Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017, and Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2024 for the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017.
9. Daycare Handbook (Action) Updated Daycare Parent Handbook is presented for approval.  Changes recommended for Payment Policy on page 9.  An addition to the handbook includes adding possible days for professional development (page 10).  Updates also include edits to the Behavior Policy on page 18.
10. Proposed increase Daycare/After School Programming Costs (Action) Based on an evaluation of our current program We are proposing the following increases to our daycare/after school program costs:
    1. 4 year old increase from $120 to $140 per week (wrap around $15 increase and tuition $5 increase)
    2. Before and After School increase from $70 to $75 per week
    3. After School only increase from $45 to $50 per week
    4. Summer (3 days per week) from $75 to $90 per week
    5. Summer (4 days per week) from $100 to $125 per week
    6. Summer (5 days per week) from $125 to $150 per week
11. Increase Board Insurance Share (Action) To retain teachers and promote recruitment, we are requesting approval to increase the board share insurance for teachers from $773.89 to $824.72.  For support staff we are suggesting an increase of board share from $740.29 to $800.72.  We currently have 99 single plans in the district.

 

Adjourn. Next Meeting: May 22, 2023

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

School Improvement Advisory Committee  Meeting

Monday, May 1, 2023

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.

Tentative Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Teacher Leader Program Review
3. Future Ready Data
4. FAST Data
5. Strategic Plan Update
6. SEL Concerns
7. Updates on Legislation
   1. SF 391 Chapter 12 Flexibility
   2. SF496 Parents' Rights and Transparency

 Adjourn

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, May 1, 2023

Special Board Meeting 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.

 

 

Special BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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. Items for Discussion
   1. I-35 Schools Fire Alarm Code Upgrade Proposals (Action)  The proposal from Johnson Controls is for all items – except installation.  Schipper’s Electrical proposal is for installation.  Johnson Controls and Schipper’s Electric would be direct to us.  This arrangement saves us money by eliminating a subcontractor markup.  Our total solution is $307,291.99.  We will need to approve both contracts. 
   2. E-rate contracts Internet, Firewall, and Servers (Action) Public school districts, nonpublic schools, area education agencies and public libraries are eligible to apply for funding under the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) "E-Rate" Program. E-Rate provides discounts on telecommunications services (such as data circuits and Internet) and internal connections (such as routers and switches).  Throughout the E rate process, we solicit bids for network infrastructure equipment and services such as Firewall, network switches, wireless access points, and other equipment used for our internet infrastructure. 
      1. Firewall, Transceiver and PDU bid winner was Blue Ally at $51,575.
      2. Switches and UPS bid winner was SHI $9,592.48.

 

Adjourn. 

Next Meeting: May 23, 2023

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

High School Library

 

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

 

 

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda

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 amended 2022-2023 School Budget
   1. Introductory Remarks on  amended 2022-2023 School Budget

1. The proposed amended budget was published on May 10, 2023.
2. No change to property taxes.
3. Increase in instruction expenditures, total support services, and non-instructional program (lunch program/daycare).  The amendment increase is higher than the District anticipates spending for the current fiscal year.

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

4. Education in Action:  Honoring our Retirees…Teacher  Brenda Erickson, Nancy Calvert and Tim McKinney–Everyone is invited to a reception for our retirees.  Also Retiring from the transportation department is Art Smith.  Congratulations to you all.
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 Report
7. Administrative Reports 
   1. Ms. Whitson
   2. Mrs. Woods
   3. Mr. Weber
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Safety Training (Summer)
   2. Academic Conferences (Summer)
   3. Parent Education Night Review
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Resignations, Reassignments and Contracts
   1. Katelyn Grant moves to middle school social studies position.
   2. Brandi Ransom amended contract to 100% of certified staff.
   3. Brayton Weber recommended for administrative stipend (for March-June).
   4. Jenny Dickinson hired as teacher leader content coach.
   5. Madison McCarty hired as an elementary teacher.
   6. Kaitlyn Hackley hired as a cook.
   7. Bryce Porter was hired as a high school social studies teacher.
   8. Anna Valdez hired as ms social studies teacher.
   9. Kevin Boies resigns as assistant boys track coach.
   10. Kevin Boies hired as head boys track coach.
   11. Damon Bryan resigns as middle school track coach.
   12. Brenda Woods voluntarily transfers to associate position.
   13. Katie Klingensmith resigns from assistant robotics sponsor.
   14. Whitney Hutton resigns as associate.
   15. Kylie Holman resigns as associate.
5. Badge Identification System:  The recommendation is to purchase equipment to self print badges.  This allows for better security and access to the building.  We will increase photo badges to include substitute teachers and fitness center members.

10. Items for Discussion
    1. Board Policy on Lunch Account third reading (Action)  In an effort to create consistency with our current practices, we are recommending the following rewrite of board policy 707.2.
    2.  School Resource Officer Sharing Agreement (Action) The DRAFT sharing agreement is presented by Madison County for the shared resources officer for the 2023-2024 school year. 
    3. FY23 Amended Budget  (Action) The proposed amended budget was published on May 10, 2023. 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.
    4. 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 SY.
    5. 2022-2023 District Data Review (No action needed) The administrative team will review the district academic data for 2022-2023.  
    6. 2023-2024 District Goals (Action)

Mrs. Dentlinger will present the 2023-2024 district goals. 

11. Closed Session:  Superintendent Evaluation–Per Iowa Code 21.5(1)i, to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless, and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session; AND Master Safety Plan Review–Per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a), to review or discuss records, which are authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential.
12. Resume Open Session
    1. Master Safety Plan (Action) Approve the Master Safety Plan including the Staff and Public Edition which are generated from the master plan.

 

Adjourn. 

Next Meeting: 

Work Session  

Regular Board Meeting: June 26, 2023

 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, June 26, 2023

Work Session 5:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

High School Library

 

 

 

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

 

 

Work Session

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance
   2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda (Action)
   3. Long Range Facilities Work Session
      1. Review of Long Range Plan
      2. Funding Sources/Timeline
      3. Next Steps
      4. Community Meetings
      5. Communication
2. Adjourn

Regular BOARD MEETING–Tentative Agenda (6:00 p.m.)

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
   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 Report
5. Administrative Reports 
   1. Ms. Whitson
   2. Mrs. Woods
   3. Mr. Weber
6. Superintendent Report
   1. Unbound Ed Standards Institute Recap
7. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action) 

1. Past Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
3. Open Enrollment
4. Resignations, Reassignments and Contracts
   1. Samantha Ruth resigns from daycare associate position.
   2. Nicole Faith and Jennifer Offield share co-head football cheer coach position.
   3. Stephanie Remmenga hired as assistant HS girls track coach.
   4. Jesse Helton resigns as custodian.
   5. Melissa Webb hired as computer science teacher.
   6. Alex Boyle hired as teacher leader content coach.
   7. Kaitlyn Hackley resigns as custodian.
   8. Damon Bryan is hired as high school assistant boys track coach.

8. Items for Discussion
   1. Exit Interview Recap (information only)--Jen Baughman will be here to present our current exit interview data.
   2. Phase II Graphics (Action)--Phase II of the wall graphics project includes the round entry at the elementary, the entrances to the gyms (both home and away).  
   3. School Fees (Action) The annual fees will be presented for approval.  The only recommended increase is to the adult lunch price which is required by the State.
   4. Garbage and Pest Control Bids (Action)  Please find the bid sheet for garbage and pest control.  The recommendation is to accept the low bid from T.R.M. Disposal and D & D Pest Control.
   5. Approve Tentative Timeline for Phase 1 Facilities Renovation (Action)--The proposed timeline for Phase 1 of the Facilities Long Range Plan [including baseball and softball fields, science rooms renovation, and field building (concessions and restroom), football practice field]  is as follows:
      1. June 26–Schedule Public Hearing
      2. July 17–Hold Public Hearing
      3. July 18-July 31–Waiting period
      4. August Bond Bid Placement or Conventional Method (mid October)
   6. Approximately $11,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Action) Resolution Fixing Date for a Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $11,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Service and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds.
   7. Athletic Facility Infrastructure Project (Action) Resolution Fixing the Date for a Public Hearing on the proposed use of SAVE Revenue for an Athletic Facility Infrastructure Project.

 

Adjourn. 

Next Meeting:  Regular Board Meeting: July 17, 2023

 

February 8, 2023

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 2023-2024 school year for the Support Staff.

Time and Place

5:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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 2023-2024 school year for the Support Staff.

 Time and Place

Approximately 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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 29, 2023
 

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 2023-2024 school year Certified Staff.
 

Time and Place

3:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 

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 2023-2024 school year Certified Staff.
 

Time and Place

4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 

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.

(originally posted in official community and school locations on March 28, 2023)