2021/02/01 Special Board Meeting (postponed from 2021/01/25

Interstate 35 Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, February 1, 2021

Special Board Meeting 6:00 pm (postponed from 1/25/21

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 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 
3. Public Hearing on recommended changes to the 2020-2021 School Calendar
   1. Introductory Remarks on 2020-2021 Proposed School Calendar Changes
      1. We are proposing the following calendar changes to continue through the end of the year.
      2. Virtual learning Friday’s for grades 5-12.
      3. K-4 students would be here from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. 
      4. Priority students (special education, at risk, English Language Learners, students with limited Internet accessibility) may still be allowed access to the building and in person teaching.
      5. Transportation will be provided for K-4 students and priority students who currently use school provided transportation. 
   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 Spotlight:  Kaitlyn Pietan and ELA students
6. Student Representative Report
7. Principal Reports
   1. Mr. Kaster
   2. Mr. Tessau
8. Superintendent Report
   1. Update on Trophy Cases
   2. Update on Insurance Committee Work
9. Discuss and/or Approve Consent Items 
   1. Past Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Financial Statement
   3. Open Enrollment
10. Items for Discussion

1. School Website and APP Preview
2. Early Retirement 
3. Final Reading of 200 series Board Policy 
4. Second Reading of Board Policy 502.12 
5. Legislative Priorities 
6. School Calendar 
7. Temporary COVID Leave Policy  
8. Early Childhood Center- grant opportunities  
9. Healthy Initiative  

Adjourn

Next meeting:     Monday, February 22, 2021.   6 p.m.