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October 17 2016 Board Agenda MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 PLACE: CENTRAL OFFICE TIME: 5:30 PM I. ROLL CALL II. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA B. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) C. REGISTRATIONS,REIMBURSEMENTS AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE D. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS E. RESIGNATION: I. TEACHER ASSOCIATES 2. OTHER [IF ANY] F. RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE: I. SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS AIDE 2. MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSOCIATE 3. OTHER [IF ANY] III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND INFORMAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC IV. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION- EMILY WALLACE-SPANISH TRIP V. GOOD NEWS: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VI. BOARD COMMENTS Vil. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION 1. 2016-17 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE 2016-17 DRIVERS EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3. REVISION OF BOARD POLICY 210.2 4. ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS/DONOR CHOOSE.ORG POLICY 5. APPROVE LEVEL I INVESTIGATORS 6. REVIEW/REVISION OF BOARD POLICIES: C}IAPTER 6 B. BUSINESS AFFAIRS I. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE MOTION REGARDING FY-17 HEALTH FAIR 2. PRESENTATION FROM WORLD CLASSROOMS AND POSSIBLE MOTION REGARDING SUMMER 2018 WASHINGTON DC TRIP FOR gm GRADE STUDENTS VIII. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE I. MIKE HAYWARD - LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK REPRESENTATIVE IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 1. PRELIMINARY CERTIFIED ENROLLMENT REPORT 2. IASB CONVENTION X. ADJOURNMENT A joint board meeting with Dclwood will be held on Monday, November 21, 2016 @ 5:15 pm at Delwood. The next regular Maquoketa Board meeting will he held on November 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Board work session following meeting. 1 10-17-16 I. ROLL CALL [AI] II. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA B. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 2016. C. REGISTRATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1. Enclosed is a list of bills being presented for approval at the October 17, 2016 meeting. D. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS 1. ACCOUNT BALANCE 2. COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES 3. REVENUE REPORT 4. GENERAL FUND AND NON-BUDGETED EXPENDITURE REPORT 5. ACTIVITY FUND 6. NUTRITION FUND REPORT 7. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT E. RESIGNATION: 1. TEACHER ASSOCIATES a. The district has received the resignation of Chance Jenkins as a Middle School Teacher Associate effective October 21, 2016. b. The district has received the resignation from Brodie Bormann as a High School Teacher Associate effective October 21, 2016. 2. OTHER [IF ANY] F. RECOMMENDATIONS TO HIRE (pending the outcome of the criminal background check): 1. SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS AIDE Director of Transportation, Mike Wing, is recommending the hiring of Jeff Clark as the AM/PM Special Education Bus Aide up to 4 hours per day retro-active to August 29, 2016. Mr. Clark will be paid $9.64 per hour. 2. MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSOCIATE Middle School Principal, Christine Snell, is recommending the hiring of Amber Halverson as the Middle School Special Education Teacher Associate for the 2016-17 school. Year. Ms. Halverson will be paid $9.79 per hour ($9.64 + $.15 BO stipend) for 6.75 hours per day with an effective start date of October 18, 2016. 2 10-17-16 III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND INFORMAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC IV. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION• EMILY WALLA CE- SPANISH TRIP V. GOOD NEWS/ ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS VI. BOARD COMMENTS VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION [AI] 1. 2016-17 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chapter 12 of the Iowa Code requires that the School Improvement Advisory Committee be appointed annually. However, each time membership changes, board action is required. The district has a plan of rotation for committee membership. Membership on the School Improvement Advisory Committee must include students, parents, teachers, administrators and representatives from the community. The Maquoketa School Improvement Advisory Committee has representation from each building in the district. The committee also includes representatives from Andrew, Delwood and Sacred Heart Schools. Director of Professional Growth, Jane Schmidt, has provided a list of members for the Board's consideration and possible approval. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the School Improvement Advisory Committee membership as presented. Motion Needed. 3 10-17-16 VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION [AI] 2. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE 2016-17 DRIVERS EDUCATION PROGRAMS Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency has been the district's Driver Education Provider. The contract will be available at the Monday meeting for review and approval. As noted in the contract, in section 8.3, the MBAEA will charge a tuition fee of $370,00 per student. The fee remains the same since 2013. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the contract as presented. Motion Needed. [AI] 3. REVISION OF BOARD POLICY: 210.2 REGULAR MEETINGS Board policy 210.2 has been revised to reflect the changes of the monthly meetings and start time change. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the policy as presented. Motion Needed, [AI] 4. ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN/DONOR CHOOSE.ORG POLICY Online fnndraising campaigns have become an increasingly popular mechanism for individual educators to raise money, Crowdfnnding websites include donorschoose.org, and adoptaclassroom.org just to name a few. However, in order for the District to ensure proper guidelines are followed the district is electing to implement this optional Board Policy as written by IASB. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt and hold the I st reading ofpolicy 704.7 as presented. Motion Needed. 4 10-17-16 VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION [Al] 5. APPROVAL OF LEVEL I INVESTIGATORS Mr. Hoover is recommending the following people be designated as Level I Investigators and Level I Alternate Investigators. Investigators are required by law and will investigate bullying and harassment complaints of students and/or staff. Level I Investigator Mark Vervaecke 563-652-2451 Kevin Bowman 563-652-2451 Christine Snell 563-652-4956 Cindy Wiese 563-652-4956 Pat Bollman 563-652-4996 Sherri Walker 563-652-5157 Alternate Level I Investigators Jane Schmidt 563-652-4984 Chris Hoover 563-652-4984 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Level I and Alternate Level I Investigators as presented. Motion Needed. B. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION [Al] 6. REVIEW/REVISION OF BOARD POLICIES: CHAPTER 6 Policies in Chapter 6 are due for revision and review. The list below is recommended changes (in bold) due to IASB policy changes. 600 Statement of Guiding Principles - No change 601.1 School Calendar - Iowa code change 601.2 School Day - Iowa code change 601.3 Type of School Organization - change pre first grade to Transitional Kindergarten 602.l Curriculum Development-change Curriculum Director to Director of Professional Development and Student Learning and Iowa code 602.2 Curriculum Implementation - change Curriculum Director to Director of Professional Development and Student Learning and Iowa code 602.3 Curriculum Evaluation - change Curriculum Director to Director of Professional Development and Student Learning and Iowa code 602.5 Curriculum Revision & Textbook Adoption - No change 602.6 Curriculum Guides - No change 603 .1 Basic Instruction Program - Iowa code change 603 .2 Summer School Instruction - No change 603 .3 Special Education Programs & Services - Iowa code change 603 .4 Multicultural & Gender Fair Education - No change 603 .5 Health Education - No change 5 10-17-16 [AI] 6. REVIEW/REVISION OF BOARD POLICIES: CHAPTER 6. continued 603.6 Physical Education - No change 603.7 Career Education Philosophy & Guidelines - No change 603.8 Teaching about Religion - No change 603.9 Academic Freedom - No change 603.10 Global Education - No change 603.11 Citizenship - Iowa code change 603.12 Reading - No change 604.l Competent Private Instruction - No change 604.3 Programs for Gifted & Talented - change Curriculum Director to Director of Professional Development and Stndent Learning 604.4 Programs for Students At-Risk - No change 604.5 Religion Based Exclusion from School Program - No change 604.6 Instruction at a Postsecondary Educational Institution - No change 604.7 Dual Enrollment - change Curriculum Director to Director of Professional Development and Stndent Learning and Iowa code 604.10 Virtual/On-Line Courses - No change 604.11 Community Education - No change 604.12 Co-curricular Activities - No change 604.13 Student Activity Accounts - No change 604.14 Non-school Sponsored Student Activities - No change 605.1 Instructional Materials Selection - No change 605.2 Inspection of Instructional Materials - No change 605.3 Objection to Instructional Materials - No change 605.4 Technological Education - Iowa code change 605.5 School Library- No change 605.6 Internet-Appropriate Use - No change 605.7 Use of Information Resources - No change 605.8 School District Web Page -No change 605.9 Evaluation of Instructional Program - No change 605.10 Performances Testing for Classroom Credit - No change 605.11 Use of Video & Still Cameras in School Buildings & on School Property - No change 605.12 Cooperative Library Services Program - No change 606.1 Class Size - No change 606.2 School Ceremonies & Observances - No change 606.3 Animals in the Classroom - No change 606.5 Instructional Field Trips & Excursions - No change 606.6 Insufficient Classroom Space - No change 606.7 Grouping for Instructional Purposes - No change 606.8 Homework - No change 606.9 Outside Resource People - No change 606.10 School Volunteers- No change 606.12 Teaching Controversial Issues - No change 606.13 Selection of Media Center Materials - No change 607.1 Guidance Program - No change 607.2 Student Health Services - Iowa code change Recommendation: It is recommended the identified policies in chapter 6 be revised as presented. Motion Needed. 6 10-17-16 VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD B. BUSINESS AFFAIRS [AIJ 1.
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