Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, July 17, 2023

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.

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

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 Approximately $11,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds
   1. Opening Comments:  Hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $11,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales and Services and use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds
   2. Public Comment
   3. Close Hearing
4. Public Hearing Athletic Facility Infrastructure Project 
   1. Opening Comments: Hearing on the proposed use of SAVE Revenue for an Athletic Facility Infrastructure Project
   2. Public Comment
   3. Close Hearing
5. Open Forum 

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

6. Student Report
7. Administrative Reports 
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Weber
   3. Mr. Beckel
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Overview of PD 2023
   2. Conditions of Learning Survey Results
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. Whitney Stuart hired as an 8 (eight) hour food service employee.
   2. Reinstate Lead Summer Custodian hourly rate at $17/hour.
5. SRO Contract Update

10. Items for Discussion
    1. Air Conditioning Project Update (for information only)  
    2. Field Improvements (for information only)  After field evaluation and assessment, the following upgrades and improvements will be completed over the next 18 months.
    3. Certified Staff Handbook  (Action)  Recommended Updates to Non-Certified Staff Handbook 2023
       1. Updated all personnel information throughout ie. Secondary Principal, Adam Beckel
       2. Eliminated years in PLC chart. (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3)
       3. Pg 53 Added Content Coach to Teacher Leadership: Content Coach plays a role in supporting content teachers with supports in aligning standards and assessments, providing support in planning and evaluation, and locating and resources as needed.  
       4. Pg 60 Eliminated the link to the Staff Resource Guide and included: A copy of the Staff Emergency Guide can be found on the I-35 Staff Portal at www.roadrunnerpride.org
       5. Pg 66 updated the insurance board share from $773.89 to $824.72.
       6. Updated Powerschool to Infinite Campus throughout.
       7. Pg 62 Number of Leave Units to Use – will be .25, .50, .75 or 1–(added) depending on your contracted hours
       8. Removed references to specific sub caller.
       9. Updated the recall and cancel leave sections (now matches non certified handbook).
    4. Non-Certified Staff Handbook  (Action) Recommended Updates to Non-Certified Staff Handbook 2023
       1. Updates all personnel information throughout ie. Secondary Principal, Adam Beckel
       2. Pg 17 Updates insurance information (Changed PSO 750 to Blue Choice 1000)
          1. The Board's share of the premium per month for each full-time employee shall be a maximum of $740.29 $800.72.
       3. Pg 23 Added: Please contact the Human Resources Director when scheduled for jury duty.
       4. Pg 29 Updated the contact information “Please contact the HR Director with any questions.”
       5. Pg 31 Number of Leave Units to Use – will be .25, .50, .75 or 1–(added) depending on your contracted hours
       6. Removed references to specific sub caller.
       7. Pg 34, Pg 52 Changed principal to “principal/supervisor” 
       8. Updated the recall and cancel leave sections (now matches certified handbook).
    5. Secondary Handbook (Action) Mr. Beckel and Ms. Whitson are recommending the linked updates to the Secondary Handbook.
    6. Elementary Handbook (Action) Mrs. Woods is recommending the following updates to the Elementary Handbook.
    7. Preschool Handbook (Action) Mrs. Woods is recommending the following updates to the Preschool Handbook. Mrs. Woods will assume the responsibilities of preschool director moving forward as Jenny Dickinson transitions to the district GT position. The pk director position will be dissolved.  The term “director” has been changed to “principal” throughout the handbook. The rest of the handbook was not altered. 
    8. Resolution to Support the proposed issuance of approximately $11,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales and Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds  (Action) 
    9. Resolution to Support the proposed use of SAVE Revenue for an Athletic Facility Infrastructure Project. (Action)

Adjourn. 

Next Meeting:  Regular Board Meeting: August 28, 2023

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Special 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.

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 and/or Action
   1. Engagement Letter - Interstate 35 CSD - Sales Tax Refunding Bonds–Ahlers Law Firm (Action) Requesting approval of the Engagement Letter to begin work on 2023 Bond process.
   2. Engagement Letter - Interstate 35 CSD - Sales Tax Refunding Bonds–Piper Sandler (Action) Requesting approval of the Engagement Letter to begin work on 2023 Bond process.
   3. Consideration of Financing Proposals Opened and Reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools and Secretary of the Board of Directors, and the Placement Agent (For Information Only)
   4. Resolution Directing the Sale  (Action) Requesting of the adoption of the “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE OF $ ____________________ SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2023”
   5. Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, Dated July 10, 2018, and Directing Notice be Given  (Action) Requesting of the adoption of the “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2018, DATED JULY 10, 2018, OF THE INTERSTATE 35 COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE OF IOWA, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN”

Adjourn. 

Next Meeting:  Regular Board Meeting: August 28, 2023

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, August 28, 2023

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.

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

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 Report
5. Administrative Reports 
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
6. Superintendent Report
   1. Start to the School Year
      1. Fire Panel Update
   2. WCAC Conference Mediation
   3. Foundations for the Future (Phase I) Update
   4. School Board Election Information
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. Amber Jacobe hired as an evening custodian.
   2. Jesse Thomas hired as an evening custodian.
   3. Sammy Ruth hired as an daycare associate.
   4. Kati Silliman hired as part-time associate.
   5. Nicole Nichols hired as a part-time associate.
5. Concrete Barrier Bid 
6. Communication Lead Job Description
7. Payroll Clerk Job Description
8. Work Based Learning Coordinator Sharing Contract
9. Librarian Sharing Contract
10. WM Penn MOU (Extension)
11. DMACC MOU (Extension)

8. Items for Discussion
   1. Air Conditioning Project Update (for discussion only) 
      1. Meeting with engineers to determine remaining phases
      2. Bid out for next phase of the project. 
      3. Completion date schedule
   2. Legislative Updates (for discussion only) 
      1. SF 496 Parents’ Rights–Book Collections 
      2. Bathroom Bill
      3. Changes to Code 
   3. Updates to Staff Handbook–Cycle 1 Evaluation Form and Summative Pre-Observation (Action)  Green, change or addition we would like to adopt. Yellow, the previous wording.
   4. Approve out of state travel for FFA convention (Action) The FFA group is requesting out of state travel to the national convention in Indianapolis Nov 1-4, 2023.  Approximately 10 students will be attending.
   5. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same. (Action) 
   6. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate. (Action) 
   7. Approval of Commitment Agreement and Agreement to Provide Information Between the Interstate 35 Community School District and Build America Mutual Assurance Company, Dated as of August 28, 2023. (Action) 
   8. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds. (Action) 

Adjourn. 

Homecoming:  Week of Sept. 3-9

Next Meeting:  Regular Board Meeting: September 25, 2023

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Special Board Meeting 12:00 p.m.

District Office and Electronically

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

**The Special Board Meeting will be held electronically due to the time of day.  The building will be open for any public that would like to be present for the meeting.

Tentative Agenda

Special  BOARD MEETING

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda (Action)
3. Items for Discussion
   1. CM-A Construction Manager-Advisor (Action) We propose the Board approve the CM-A recommendation from the Facilities Committee to begin work on Phase 1 of the Long Range Facilities Plan.

Adjourn 

Next Meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2023.

 Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, September 25, 2023

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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.

Agenda

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. Reception for Retiree
3. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda (Action)
4. Public Hearing on the HVAC System Project
   1. Introductory Remarks on HVAC Project:  The proposed HVAC project was published on September 6, 2023.
   2. Public Question and Answer
   3. Closing of Public Hearing
5. Open Forum 

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

6. Student Report
7. Administrative Reports 
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Updates on Board Policy work
   2. Library Information
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. Kenny Erwin resigns from custodial position (RETIREMENT)
   2. Kati Silliman resigns from associate position.
   3. Sammy Ruth resigns from associate position.

10. Items for Discussion
    1. SRO Overview (For information only) Deputy Hollerud will be at the meeting with an overview of the School Resource Officer work at I-35.
    2.  Certified Annual Report FY23:  Ted Bauer will review the Certified Annual Report.  
       1. FY23 Budget Crosswalk
       2. FY23 Annual Transportation Report
       3. FY23 CAR Expenditures by All Funds & by Individual Funds
       4. FY23 Revenue By Funds By Source
       5. FY23 SES Conf (Names Removed)
       6. FY23 Balance Sheet By Fund
    3. Discuss and/or Approve FY 23 Financial Annual Settlement (Action) Board Secretary Ted Bauer will present a fund balance report for approval.  
       1. FY23 Treasure Report By Fund
    4. 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 $452,125.11 for the FY 23 special education deficit.)

5. Bid for HVAC System (Action) Request the board to review/reject bid for HVAC System work.

Adjourn 

Next Meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2023.

Interstate 35 Community School District

School Improvement Advisory Committee  Meeting

Monday, October 16, 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. Opening
   1. Welcome
   2. Introductions
2. Review SIAC team function and roles
3. Review Policy Changes
   1. Discipline
   2. Materials
4. Review Current Data
5. District Professional Development Plan
6. Standards Referenced Grading Update
7. Update on Building Project
8. Set Next Meeting Date(s) and Agenda Items

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, October 23, 2023

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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.

Agenda

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 Report
5. Administrative Reports 
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
6. Superintendent Report
   1. Certified Enrollment
   2. SIAC meeting review
   3. RSAI Legislative Meeting review (legislative priorities)
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. Tim McKinney hired as a substitute bus driver.
   2. Clair Vander Molen hired as Payroll Clerk.
   3. Paige Davis hired as an associate.

8. Items for Discussion
   1. Board Policy Review (Action)  First reading of policy 503.1, 503.8, 605.1, 605.1R, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.4, 605.5
      1. Discipline Policy (503.1, 503.8)
         1. Handbook Updates
            1. Secondary
            2. Elementary
      2. Instructional Materials (605.1, 605.1R1, 605.1R2, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.4, 605.5)
   2. EVAAS Data (for information only);  We will be sharing a new data tool made available by the Department of Education to measure learning loss as a result of COVID.  
   3. 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.  After consideration, the Board opted to go with 57 years of age and 17 years of service.  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.  

Adjourn 

Next Meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2023.

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, November 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.

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. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Sharing Payroll Coordinator with SEW
5. Items for Discussion

1. Election Canvas Results (Action) 
2. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members

Adjourn

Tentative Agenda

Annual Meeting (immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting)

1. Call to Order (by Board Secretary)
2. Oath of Office to new Board Members
3. Election of Board President and Oath of Office
4. Election of Vice-President and Oath of Office
5. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action)
6. Public Hearing:  I-35 CSD Science Lab Renovation 
   1. Opening Comments:  Hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated total construction cost of the following public improvement: INTERSTATE 35 COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – Science Labs Renovation.  The project consists of multiple Prime Contractor Packages:
      1. Bid Package #1 – General
      2. Bid Package #2 – Plumbing and Mechanical
      3. Bid Package #3 – Electrical
   2. Public Comment
   3. Close Hearing
7. Discuss and/or Approve Committee Representation (Action)

1. Warren County Conference Board
2. Madison County Conference Board
3. Clarke County Conference Board
4. Negotiations
5. School Improvement Advisory Committee
6. Facilities Committee
7. Insurance Committee

8. Discuss and/or Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation on Annual Designations (Action)
   1. Board Secretary and Treasurer recommend Ted Bauer
   2. School Depository recommend Union State Bank and ISJIT (Iowa School Joint Investment Trust)
      1. Union State Bank, Truro-maximum depository amount $10 million
      2. ISJIT-maximum depository amount $10 million
   3. Legal Counsel recommend Ahlers and Cooney
   4. School Insurance recommend EMC
   5. Official District Publication recommend The Madisonian
   6. Regular Board Meeting Date and Time recommend 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
   7. Level I and Level II Investigators
      1. Level I Investigators recommend Jessica Reisinger and Angela Steinlage
      2. Level II Investigator recommend Madison County Sheriff 
   8. ADA/504 Coordinator recommend Natasha Cooper
   9. Equity Coordinator recommend Adam Beckel
   10. Free/Reduced Lunch Steering Officer recommend Deann Strange
   11. Reconsideration Committee: Heather Jelsma, Katie Monroe, Brayton Weber, Jill McDonald, Tonya Donahue, Sue Cornelison
   12. Chief Negotiator recommend Superintendent
9. 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

10. 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.”

11. Student Spotlight:  FFA trip to National Convention
12. Student Representative Report
13. Principal Reportsn
    1. Mrs. Woods
    2. Mr. Weber
    3. Ms. Whitson
    4. Mr. Beckel
14. Superintendent Report
    1. IASB Convention Recap
       1. IASB Convention Details
       2. Upcoming training opportunities:  Ready, Set Govern : Our interactive Ready, Set, Govern! Workshops are designed to set you on the road to success. During each of these workshops, we will cover foundational elements of good governance, such as understanding the governance roles of the board, management roles of the superintendent and tips for fostering good communication to support an effective board-superintendent team partnership. We’ll also review policy and explore strategies for responding to questions or concerns from community members, families and staff. The application of engaging real-life scenarios will provide the opportunity to apply what we’ve learned and deepen your understanding of the vital nature of your governance work.
          1. Jan. 3: Van Meter Schools
          2. Jan. 4: Chariton Schools
    2. Iowa Performance Profile: Included is a Comparison sheet for overall performance of each building for the past five years.
    3. Facilities Update
    4. Update on Goals for 2023-2024
    5. Process for Requesting Information:  Example FFA funds
15. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
    1. Resignations and Contracts
       1. Jeff Engelhardt resigns from high school math.
       2. Katie Klingensmith resigns from high school agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor.
       3. Anna Valdez hired as assistant robotics coach.
16. New Business
    1. FFA Alumni Association (for information only)  Members of the FFA Alumni Association will present about their organization.
    2. I-35 Foundation Presentation (for information only)  Members of the I-35 Education Foundation will present about their organization.
    3. Board Policy Review (Action)  Second reading of policy 503.1, 503.8, 605.1, 605.1R, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.4, 605.5
       1. Discipline Policy (503.1, 503.8)
          1. Handbook Updates
             1. Secondary
             2. Elementary
       2. Instructional Materials (605.1, 605.1R1, 605.1R2, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.4, 605.5)
    4. Early Retirement for Certified Staff (for information only) 
       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 20, 2023.  The deadline to return completed early retirement will be Friday, January 12, 2024.  These will be brought to the board meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024 (tentative).
       2. Consideration for early retirement options for support staff. 
    5. 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 ($194,270) 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 FY25 budget in March 2024. 
    6. Science Lab Renovation (Action) Approve the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated total construction cost for the science lab renovations slated for Spring/Summer 2024.
    7. Workshop/work session planning:
       1. Instructional Programs/Student Achievement
       2. Fiscal
       3. Facilities
       4. Legal Action–Closed Session
       5. Other

Set Next Meeting Date(s) and Agenda Items

Tentative Meeting  Date: December 18, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors–Professional Learning Session

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Board Training 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--Work Session

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Academic Work Session
4. Public Comments

Adjourn

Upcoming Dates

December 12, 2023  School Improvement Advisory Meeting

December 13, 2023  Board Work Session–Professional Learning (Facilities)

December 18, 2023  Regular Board Meeting

December 20, 2023  District Open House for staff 

Interstate 35 Community School District

School Improvement Advisory Committee  Meeting

Tuesday, December 12, 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. Opening
   1. Welcome
   2. Introductions
2. Iowa Performance Profile--Deep Dive
3. Course Enrollment Data
4. Work Based Learning Program Overview
5. Talented and Gifted Learning Program Overview
6. Set Next Meeting Date(s) and Agenda Items

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors–Professional Learning Session

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Board Training 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--Work Session

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order--Welcome--Roll Call--Pledge of Allegiance
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Public Comments
4. Facilities Work Session

Adjourn

Upcoming Dates

December 18, 2023  Regular Board Meeting

December 20, 2023  District Open House for staff 

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, December 18, 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.

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. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
6. Superintendent Report
   1. Insurance Committee Meeting overview
   2. Facilities Update
   3. SIAC Update
   4. Standing Agenda Items
   5. Academic Planning Update (SRG)
   6. Health Curriculum–update board based on parent feedback
7. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Denny Meggers hired as high school ag teacher.
      2. Mistie Smith hired as bus driver.
      3. Doyle Jacobs resigns as a bus driver.
      4. Nicole Blackford hired as an associate.
   4. Open Enrollment
8. Items for Discussion
   1. School Resource Officer Update (for information only)  Deputy Chad Hollerud will be at the Board meeting to present data on the first few months of his assignment at I-35.  He will also be available to answer any questions from the Board.
   2. Iowa Performance Profile: Included is a Comparison sheet for overall performance of each building for the past five years.
   3. Discuss and/or Approve Superintendent’s Recommendation on Annual Designations (Action)
      1. Legal Counsel recommend Ahlers and Cooney
      2. Reconsideration Committee: Heather Jelsma, Abbey Mease, Brayton Weber, Jill McDonald, Remington Hutton, Tonya Donahue, Emily Hanna
   4. Board Policy Review (Action)  Third reading of policy 503.1, 503.8, 605.1, 605.1R, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.4, 605.5
      1. Discipline Policy (503.1, 503.8)
         1. Handbook Updates
            1. Secondary
            2. Elementary
      2. Instructional Materials (605.1, 605.1R1, 605.1R2, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.4, 605.5)
   5. Early Retirement for Certified Staff (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 20, 2023.  The deadline to return completed early retirement will be Friday, January 12, 2024.  These will be brought to the board meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024.  The retirement package recommends teachers with 15 (fifteen) years of service be allocated a $50,000 HRA payment.  We have five eligible teachers.
   6. Retirement Package for Support Staff (for information only) Consideration for early retirement options for support staff. Propose consideration for a retirement package for support staff.  Tentatively, the proposed plan would be based on years of service with a payout for unused sick days ( the most employees can bank is 115 days * $25 = $2875. 

For example:

    15 or more years of full time service $3000 and $25/day unused sick leave

    20 or more years of full time service $4000 and $25/day unused sick leave

    25 or more years of full time service $5000 and $25/day unused sick leave

7. 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.  
8. 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 2024-2025 budget. 
9. Calendar Recommendation (For Information Only)  We are presenting the academic calendar recommendation for consideration.  This option requires 172 student days at 1140.4 hours (reminder we need to be at 1080 hours or 180 days).  It reduces the teacher contract days to 190 from 192 (This would need to be discussed and agreed upon during negotiations as it changes the teacher contract.  Depending on the outcome of those meetings, the calendar may need to be amended through Board action.)  It includes a two week break at Christmas and a spring break week.  Students start the Aug 23 and end the Friday before Memorial Day.  

Upcoming Dates

Holiday Open House, Wednesday, December 20 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tentative–Special Board Meeting, Monday, January 8 at 6 p.m. 

January 10. 2024–Special Board Meeting: Closed Session: Legal Update

Still to schedule Fiscal

Next Board Meeting:  January 22, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Adjourn

Due to weather this meeting has been postponed to Wednesday, January 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors–Special Meeting

Monday January 8, 2024

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

Special 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. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Sophia Egli hired as Spanish teacher.
      2. Tereca Weber hired as communications lead.
      3. Tim McKinney hired as a bus driver.
      4. Shawna Thompson hired as a cook.
   3. Open Enrollment
   4. Band Uniform Purchase
   5. I-35 contract with DCI
5. Items for Discussion
   1. Bids for Science Lab Renovation (Action) Take action on bids for the science room renovation.  Summary cost sheet.
   2. Project update for softball, baseball and concessions, including tentative costing and timeline.
      1. Jan. 22 Design approval
      2. Jan. 24 Project out for bid
      3. Feb. 20 Bids due 
      4. Feb. 26 Take action on bids

Adjourn

Upcoming Dates

January 10, 2024  Special Board Meeting (Closed Session)

January 22, 2024  Regular Board Meeting

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors–Special Meeting 

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Board Meeting 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

Special 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. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Sophia Egli hired as Spanish teacher.
      2. Tereca Weber hired as communications lead.
      3. Tim McKinney hired as a bus driver.
      4. Shawna Thompson hired as a cook.
   3. Open Enrollment
   4. Band Uniform Purchase
   5. I-35 contract with DCI
5. Items for Discussion
   1. Bids for Science Lab Renovation (Action) Take action on bids for the science room renovation.  Summary cost sheet.
   2. Project update for softball, baseball and concessions, including tentative costing and timeline.
      1. Jan. 22 Design approval
      2. Jan. 24 Project out for bid
      3. Feb. 20 Bids due 
      4. Feb. 26 Take action on bids

1. Closed Session: Legal Action “To discuss District legal action with counsel in matters currently in litigation as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) 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

Upcoming Dates

January 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, January 22, 2024

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. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
6. Superintendent Report
   1. Building and Grounds Updates (Facilities)
      1. Competitive Bid and Quote
      2. Horizontal:  Bridges, airports, roads (where the structure is wider than it is tall (rule of thumb)
      3. Vertical: Buildings, utilities, incidental street improvements including sidewalks, site development features, recreational trails, and parking facilities.
   2. Field Trips
   3. Legislative Update
7. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Jenelle Smith transferred from daycare associate to associate.
      2. Nicole Nichols terminated from associate position.
      3. Sue Meggers accepts early retirement package at the end of 2023-2024.
   4. Open Enrollment
8. Items for Discussion
   1. Retirement Package for Support Staff (Action) Consideration for early retirement options for support staff. Propose consideration for a retirement package for support staff.  Tentatively, the proposed plan would be based on years of service with a payout for unused sick days ( the most employees can bank is 130 days * $25 = $3250. 

For example:

15 or more years of full time service $3000 and $25/day unused sick leave (up to $5000)

20 or more years of full time service $4000 and $25/day unused sick leave  (up to $6000)

25 or more years of full time service $5000 and $25/day unused sick leave  (up to $7000)

2. Calendar Recommendation (Action)  We are presenting the academic calendar recommendation for consideration.  This option requires 172 student days at 1140.4 hours (reminder we need to be at 1080 hours or 180 days).  It reduces the teacher contract days to 190 from 192 (This would need to be discussed and agreed upon during negotiations as it changes the teacher contract.  Depending on the outcome of those meetings, the calendar may need to be amended through Board action.)  It includes a two week break at Christmas and a spring break week.  Students start Aug 23 and end the Friday before Memorial Day.  
3. AC/Heat Quotes (Action)  We requested competitive quotes for the three rooms for air conditioning and heating–foreign language and science rooms.  The one attached is what we have received.
4. Update on Course Offerings (for your information) Mr. Beckel will present an overview of the course offering handbook (purpose, origin, changes etc,)  He will also talk about any recommended changes to the course offering guide as proposed by teachers and/or departments.  He will finalize this with teachers at the end of January and put it on the Board agenda for approval in February.

9. 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) 

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  February 26, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Regular Board Meeting 11:45 am

District Office Conference Room and electronically

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

Tentative Agenda

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

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

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

4. Items for Discussion
   1. Fields, Concession Work, Parking (Action) Approve the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated total construction cost for the fields, concession work and parking slated for 2024-2025.
   2. Signing Bonuses (For Information Only)

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  February 26, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Adjourn

February 21, 2024

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 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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.                   

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, February 26, 2024

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

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. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
6. Superintendent Report
   1. Standing Agenda Items
      1. Facilities
         1. Innovate Facility (Intergenerational Learning possibilities)
      2. Standards Referenced Grading Handbook Changes (Draft)
         1. Draft of cheating policy
         2. Draft of homework completion
         3. T chart for ABCD vs 4321 
   2. Leadership Conference
   3. Gala Event (I-35 Education Foundation)
   4. Legal Update
7. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Christine Bethards resigns as an associate.
      2. Brandi Moa-Lamp resigns from all positions at I-35.
      3. Hanna Bedwell hired as high school agricultural teacher.
      4. Krystal Soulak resigns as an preschool associate.
      5. Holly Finley resigns as a full time associate.
   4. Open Enrollment
   5. Bus 15 Engine Repairs  Approving repairs to bus 15 by Hoglund.  Replacement parts come with a one year warranty.
   6. Cooperative with UNI We have the unique opportunity to partner with UNI for a three day intensive literacy training for our elementary staff and ELA middle school teachers.  This three day workshop on the campus of UNI will focus on the fundamentals of reading instruction and cross curricular connections.  It will also include continued learning on the I-35 Campus for the 2024-2025 school year. We will use PD funds to pay for the training. 
   7. Work Based Learning Sharing Agreement Our program is expanding.  We are looking at developing a regional coordination of services.  We currently share with Winterset.  Winterset wants to increase to two days.  We will also partner with Clarke, Murray and East Union.
   8. AEA Purchasing Agreement The District agrees to purchase 60 percent of its food from the distributor at a reduced cost and the distributor agrees to 

● Provide product data information (i.e. nutrition specifications, child nutrition documentation)

● Establish bi-weekly (or otherwise agreed upon schedule) salesperson visits and truck deliveries

● Establish, in conjunction with AEA Purchasing, food shows and seminars

● Provide monthly and weekly price reports

● Invoice and directly deliver products

● Provide computer ordering and inventory system support 

8. Items for Discussion
   1. Wellness Committee Update (For Information Only) Mrs. Stroh will be here to review the work of the Wellness Committee and answer any questions the Board might have about our Wellness Policy.
   2. Future Ready District Data Summary (For Information Only) A celebration of our students and staff.  We saw continued improvement on our Future Ready District Data Summary scores in almost every category.  In almost every category we are above or well above the state average.  We continue to have work to do, and we are going to take time to celebrate our teachers and students. 
   3. Board Policy Review (Action)  First reading of Board Policies 500 series for review in addition to several other policies.  Complete List of Policy recommendations
      1. 100 Series
      2. 200 Series
      3. 400 Series
      4. 500 Series
      5. 600 Series
      6. 700 Series
      7. 800 Series
   4. AC/Heat Bid (Action)
   5. Bids for Phase I Fields, Concessions, and Parking (Action)
   6. Bids for the Roof Replacement (Action) 
   7. Bids for Concrete Work (Action)
   8. Staff Engagement Survey Companies (Action) 
   9. Daycare/Preschool Rate Sheet with Summer Options (Action)
   10. 2024-2025 Budget discussion (For Information Only)  With recent legislative changes, we are now holding two hearings before the approval of the budget.  Mr. Bauer will provide an overview of the changes and the timeline.
9. Closed Session: Student Discipline Hearing

Recommended Motion: “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).”

10. Closed Session:  Superintendent Evaluation

Recommended Motion: “Per Iowa Code 21.5(1)i, I move we enter closed session, “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.”

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  March 25, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

School Improvement Advisory Committee  Meeting

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

5:00 pm

High School Media Center

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

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening
   1. Welcome
   2. Celebrations
2. Future Ready District Summary 2023
3. High School Health Curriculum
4. Other
   1. Strategic Plan

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Regular Board Meeting 12:00 pm

High School 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

Special BOARD MEETING

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

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

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

4. Items for Discussion
   1. AC/Heat Bid (Action)
   2. Bids for the Roof Replacement (Action) 
   3. Discipline Issue (Action) 

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  March 25, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, March 22, 2024

Special Board Meeting 5:00 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, March 25, 2024

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, March 25, 2024

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action)
3. Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy

1. Opening Statement – Board President
2. Receive Public Comment – Written and Oral
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. Student Representative Report
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
7. Superintendent Report
   1. Standing Agenda Items
      1. Standards Referenced Grading Handbook Changes (Draft)
         1. Draft of cheating policy
         2. Draft of homework completion
         3. T chart for ABCD vs 4321 
   2. SIAC meeting
      1. Update on Health Curriculum
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Carrie Thompson hired as high school math teacher.
      2. Madysen Rasmussen hired as an associate.
      3. Ginger Harkin resigns as a general education associate.
      4. Ted Bauer resigns as school business official and Board Secretary.
      5. Sharon Whitson retires from I-35 as an administrator.
      6. Casey Howe hired as assistant middle school boys track coach.
   4. Open Enrollment
   5. 28E Agreement CCTC with DMACC
   6. Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program 
   7. SBO job description
   8. Facilities Costing and Documents
   9. Erate Purchase Agreement
9. Items for Discussion
   1. Support Staff Agreement (Action) We have tentatively agreed on the following wage increase proposal of 3.067%, which is $.52 per hour or $2.08 per day for bus drivers.  We also agreed to a few language changes (a complete list is found here).
   2. School Finance Basics (for information only)  We will look at an overview of school finances.  This will be the first of several discussions to gain a deeper understanding of how Iowa school finance works. 
   3. Board Policy Review (Action)  Second reading of Board Policies 500 series for review in addition to several other policies.  Complete List of Policy recommendations
      1. 100 Series
      2. 200 Series
      3. 400 Series
      4. 500 Series
      5. 600 Series
      6. 700 Series
      7. 800 Series
   4. Board Policy Review (Action) First reading of Board Policies for federal funding and therapy animals (dog).
   5. FY2023 School Audit (Action) Request to accept and approve our FY23 Audit.

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  April 22, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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.

Tentative Agenda

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

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. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Sharon Dentlinger resigns as Superintendent.
5. Items for Discussion
   1. Grundmeyer Leader Services (Action) Grundmeyer Leader Services will be here to present possible search options for the next superintendent.

Adjourn

Work Session

1. Opening
   1. Call to Order
2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action) 
3. Finance Work Session

Adjourn

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  April 22, 2024 at 6 p.m.

April 16, 2024

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 Certified Staff as part of the collective bargaining process for the purpose of negotiating salaries for the 2024-2025 school year for the certified staff.

Time and Place

3:45 p.m.,Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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

Agenda

Representatives from the Interstate 35 Certified 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 Certified Staff as part of the collective bargaining process for the purpose of negotiating salaries for the 2024-2025 school year for the certified staff.

 Time and Place

Approximately 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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.                   

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, April 22, 2024–UPDATED CONTRACTS

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action)
3. Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy
   1. Opening Statement – Board President
   2. Receive Public Comment 
   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. Student Representative Report
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
7. Superintendent Report
   1. Celebrating the Class of 2024
      1. 4/24: Baccalaureate hosted by MStM
      2. 5/10: Senior Signing Breakfast (families welcome to attend)
      3. 5/14: Fine Arts Night
      4. 5/15: Senior Awards Night and Senior Check Out Day
      5. 5/17: Graduation Practice Walk Through with Seniors
      6. 5/19: Graduation 
   2. Standing Agenda Items
      1. SRG- Over the past several months, the teacher committee on grading has been modifying the handbook to represent the concerns of the teachers, students and community to reflect the direction for SRG.  Those changes are represented in the proposed student handbook.  These will go into effect in the 2024-2025 school year.  As with any implementation process, we will continue to modify our policies in order to meet the needs of our students and concerns that may arise.
         1. Grading Policies in Handbook
      2. Facilities Update
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Christy Gurwell hired as a cook.
      2. Jen Offield resigns as head basketball cheer coach.
      3. Jen Offield resigns as co-head football cheer coach.
      4. Nicole Faith assigned to head football cheer coach.
      5. Alex Boyle resigns as head cross country coach.
      6. April Hughes hired as School Business Official and Board Secretary.
      7. Stephanie Good hired as Special Education/Student Services Director.
   4. Open Enrollment
9. Items for Discussion
   1. Board Policy Review (Action)  Third reading of Board Policies 500 series for review in addition to several other policies.  Complete List of Policy recommendations  Recommended Change Board policy 405.2 now includes the language “The board will consider/vote to employ licensed employees after receiving a recommendation from the superintendent.”
      1. 100 Series
      2. 200 Series
      3. 400 Series
      4. 500 Series
      5. 600 Series
      6. 700 Series
      7. 800 Series
   2. Board Policy Review (Action) Second reading of Board Policies for federal funding and therapy animals (dog). Edits 606.03E1 is changed to reflect that the certification needs to be sent to the superintendent . . . and updated the 5 way vaccine to be accurate.
   3. Adoption of FY25 Certified Budget  (Action) The proposed certified budget was published on April 10, 2024. The proposed budget was published at $18.67340. 
   4. Redemption of GO Bonds (Action) Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017, and Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2025 and Authorizing the Expenditure of Debt Service Cash on Hand for the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated July 25, 2017
   5. Increase Board Insurance Share (Action) To retain teachers and promote recruitment, we are requesting approval to increase the board share insurance for teachers from $824.72 to 855.80 (This action will change the teacher insurance payment from $0 per month to $25 per month.)  For support staff we are suggesting an increase of board share from $824.72 to 855.80 (This action will change the support staff cost from $24 per month to $40 per month.  It is recommended that certified family plan the board increase from $1059.72 to $1149.87 and a $50/ month increase per staff member.  It is recommended we increase the support staff family plan from $867.72 per month to $957.87 per month per plan which is a $50 increase to support staff.  We currently have 99 single plans in the district and 31 family plans.
   6. Budget Guarantee Resolution (Action) RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of INTERSTATE 35 Community School District, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
   7. 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (For Information Only–we will add as an action item on April 30) 
      1. Change the start time on Fridays to 9:00.   Provide services at the school who ride the bus and or are dropped off by parents prior to the 9:00 start time.
      2. We are asking to change the number of instructional hours reported to the state.  We currently have 1140.4 hours of instructional time for the 2024-2025 school year–the proposed change would be @ 1117.4 hours.  (There are options to build the time back into the schedule.  For example, school could start 8 minutes earlier to build in 19 hours of instructional time.
      3. This allows teachers to have an hour a week of collaborative time with colleagues–not outside of the contract day.  
      4. This recommendation does not change the days students attend school or the contract days for staff and teachers.
   8. Superintendent Search Update (For Information Only) The Board president will provide an update on the superintendent search.

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  April 30, 2024

Graduation:  Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Change of Date: May 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. (tentative)

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Special 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
   2. Pledge of Allegiance
   3. Review of I-35 Mission Statement and District Priorities

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

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. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Stephanie Good hired as Special Education/Student Services Director.
      2. Susan Allender resigns as elementary office secretary effective at the end of this school year.
5. Items for Discussion
   1. Increase Board Insurance Share (Action) To retain teachers and promote recruitment, we are requesting approval to increase the board share insurance for teachers from $824.72 to 855.80 (This action will change the teacher insurance payment from $0 per month to $25 per month.)  For support staff we are suggesting an increase of board share from $824.72 to 855.80 (This action will change the support staff cost from $24 per month to $40 per month.  It is recommended that certified family plan the board increase from $1059.72 to $1149.87 and a $50/ month increase per staff member.  It is recommended we increase the support staff family plan from $867.72 per month to $957.87 per month per plan which is a $50 increase to support staff.  We currently have 99 single plans in the district and 31 family plans.
   2. Tentative Agreement–Certified Staff (Action) The negotiations team tentatively agreed to a settlement agreement which included a 3% increase to the base and a  minimum increase of $1550.  Next year’s starting base will be a 4.5% increase.  We also agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate the salary schedule over the course of the next year.
   3. Building Restructure (Action) We are assigning grades 5-6 to Dr. Woods in the elementary school and grades 7-8 to Mr. Beckel in the high school.  This will change how we code funding–instead of three buildings we will code to two.  It will also change how our testing data is reported.
   4. 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (For Information Only–update)
6. Closed Session–Review Candidates for Superintendent

Upcoming Dates

Graduation:  Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Change of Date for May Regular Board Meeting: May 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. (tentative)

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors–Special Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Board Meeting 2:30 pm

High School Office Conference Room

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

Tentative Agenda

Special 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. Closed Session: “Per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), I move we enter closed session, “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.” 
4. Board Offer to the next Superintendent (Action)

Adjourn

Upcoming Dates

May 20, 2024  Regular Board Meeting

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

I-35 Auditorium CHANGE IN LOCATION

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action)
3. Swear in April Hughes, Board Secretary
4. Public Hearing School Calendar 2024-2025
   1. Background: School Calendar We are proposing using the same calendar that was presented in January.  There was discussion of changing the calendar to allow for PLCs.  The leadership teams worked out a plan to allow for the PLCs without changing the start time on the calendar.  We are putting it on the agenda again so everyone has the correct version.  This also allows the public to bring questions and concerns about the calendar.
   2. Public Comment
   3. Close Hearing
5. Open Forum

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

6. Student Representative Report
7. Principal Reports
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Weber
   3. Ms. Whitson
   4. Mr. Beckel
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Standing Agenda Items
      1. SRG– Over the past several months, the teacher committee on grading has been modifying the handbook to represent the concerns of the teachers, students and community to reflect the direction for SRG.  Those changes are represented in the proposed student handbook–which will go into effect in the 2024-2025 school year.  As with any process, we will continue to modify our policies in order to meet the needs of our students and concerns that may arise.  Grading Policies in Handbook
      2. Facilities Update
         1. Phase II – Electrical Prep
         2. Phase III – HS Heating/Cooling – North Wing
         3. Phase IV – HS Heating/Cooling – Center Hall and remaining North Hall Rooms 
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Zach Weilbacher resigns as middle school science teacher and all coaching positions.
      2. Tina  Burkhead voluntary transfers to elementary secretary.
      3. Danae Coleman resigns as 7-12 music teacher.
      4. Alex Coleman resigns as high school science teacher.
      5. Stacy Henson resigns as 4th grade teacher.
      6. Rachelle Palmer resigns as associate effective at the end of the school year.
      7. Trisha Killen hired as daycare associate.
      8. Kelly Stark hired as part-time daycare associate.
      9. Elizabeth Ford voluntary transfers to Registrar/AD secretary/Sub Caller
      10. Kara Oliver hired as an elementary teacher.
      11. Chad Grandon hired as Superintendent.
      12. Jessica Lee hired as Special Ed Teacher beginning when program is finished.
      13. Jessica Duggins resigns as associate effective at the end of the school year.
   4. Open Enrollment
   5. Director of Grounds job description and Director of Building Maintenance job description– We currently have one director of buildings and grounds.  With limited workers and additional spaces (CTE, Bus Barn, Auditorium, and Outdoor Facilities) we want to create the flexibility to separate this position.  We are only asking for approval of the job descriptions at the current time. 
   6. Work Based Learning Agreement (Updated)
   7. Coop Agreement (Indianola) Sports  We currently have students sharing with Indianola in swimming and girls soccer.
10. Items for Discussion
    1. Board Policy Review (Action) Third reading of Board Policies for federal funding and therapy animals (dog). 
    2. Meet and Confer Pay Increase (Action) The recommendation is to increase the pay for the Meet and Confer (exempt) group by 3%.  This will be a total package cost of $45,750.
    3. Bread and Milk Contract (Action) Food Service Director Angie Stroh makes the following recommendations:
       1. I recommend that we Highland for the 2024-25 SY as they can support all products and needs here at I-35 CSD while adhering to procurement guidelines.
       2. I recommend that we stay with Pan O Gold for the 2024-25 SY.
    4. Approve the School Calendar (Action) 

Upcoming Dates

Special Board Meeting:  May 27, 2024

Next Board Meeting:  June 24, 2024

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, May 27, 2024

Special Board Meeting 6:00 pm

I-35 High School Library CHANGE IN LOCATION

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action)
3. Public Hearing Amended Budget
   1. Background 
      1. The proposed amended budget was published on May 15, 2024.
      2. No change to property taxes.
      3. Increase in instruction expenditures, non-instructional program (lunch program/daycare), and Total Other Expenditures.  The amendment increase is higher than the District anticipates spending for the current fiscal year.  The main amendment increase for the Total Other Expenditures is due to the payment of the 2018 SAVE Bond.
   2. Public Comment
   3. Close 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/students or their performance.”

5. Items for Discussion
   1. Amended Budget  (Action) 
      1. The proposed amended budget was published on May 15, 2024.
      2. No change to property taxes.
      3. Increase in instruction expenditures, non-instructional program (lunch program/daycare), and Total Other Expenditures.  The amendment increase is higher than the District anticipates spending for the current fiscal year.  The main amendment increase for the Total Other Expenditures is due to the payment of the 2018 SAVE Bond.

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  June 24, 2024

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Special Board Meeting 12:00 pm

District Office Conference Room CHANGE IN LOCATION

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

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/students or their performance.”

4. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Jenny Dickinson resigns at I-35 TAG teacher.
      2. Jenna McDonald hired as elementary teacher.
      3. Shelly Higlers hired as full time substitute teacher.
      4. George (Brad) Green hired as secondary science teacher (⅞).
      5. Kelsey Stonehocker hired as secondary science teacher (high school).
      6. Bev Murphy issued a mentor contract.
      7. Heather Dutrey issued a mentor contract.
      8. Giget Showers issued a reserve mentor contract.
      9. Alison Ritchart issued a reserve mentor contract.
   2. Change Order (Family Restrooms Concession Building)  This will be taken out of Contingency money set aside for the project. From Garrett Arganbright, I have pricing back from all contractors regarding the added family restroom. This is a required change per the State Fire Marshal's Office.  Total add of $30,192.43. Please see the attached summary and breakdown per bid package. This will come out of the $307k in project contingency.  I am still having conversations with Patriot Plumbing to understand what is all in their number. I have reviewed DDVI and Ardent Lighting pricing. Their pricing is fair and covers the scope required as part of ASI 01. As this work is required, I would like to move forward with a change order to DDVI for $12,303.83 in order to keep the project on schedule. They are concerned about getting the extra burnished block.
   3. Dishwasher (Elementary)--Attached please find the specs for the proposed dishwasher for the elementary school.
   4. Risers (K-12 Music Program) Replace risers for the stage.  Updating to four step riser for safety and usability (6 total).  

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  June 24, 2024

Adjourn

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, June 24, 2024

Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm

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

Mission Statement

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

District Priorities

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

2. Discuss and/or Approve Agenda  (Action)
3. Recognition of Retiree–Congratulations, Mrs. Meggers, Ms. Whitson, and Ms. Allender
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/students or their performance.”

5. Student Representative Report
6. Principal Reports
   1. Mrs. Woods
   2. Mr. Beckel
   3. Ms. Whitson:  From Ms. Whitson, Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional and person. I appreciated working with an awesome team and wearing RED, WHITE, and BLUE in honor of the Roadrunners! I wish you all the best of luck and look forward to hearing positive future progress.
   4. Mr. Weber
7. Superintendent Report
   1. Spring Survey Results and Next Steps
   2. Transition
      1. District Goal: Continue to strengthen the culture of learning at Interstate 35 Community School District that lends to engaged learning and rigorous growth.
   3. Standing Agenda Item:  Facilities Update
      1. Mr. Gray will be here to update the Board on the roof project, summer work, AC
8. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items  (Action)
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Resignations and Contracts
      1. Nathan Kittrell hired as secondary music teacher.
      2. Josh Maxwell hired as Co-Head Coach for cross country.
      3. Kelsey Stonehocker hired as Co-Head Coach for cross country.
   4. Open Enrollment
9. Items for Discussion
   1. Handbook Approval (Action)
      1. Secondary Handbook
      2. Elementary Handbook
      3. Athletic/Activities Handbook
      4. Certified Staff Handbook
      5. Non Certified Staff Handbook
   2. Technology Usage Agreement Approval (Action)
   3. Exit Interview Recap (information only)--Jen Baughman will be here to present our current exit interview data. 
   4. School Fees (Action) The annual fees will be presented for approval.
   5. Garbage and Pest Control Bids (Action)  Please find the bid sheet for garbage and pest control.  The recommendation is to accept TRM Disposal and D & D Pest Control.

Upcoming Dates

Next Board Meeting:  July 22, 2024

Adjourn