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June 11, 2012 Board Meeting Agenda

June 8, 2012
 
To:         All School Board Members
 
From:    Devin Embray, Superintendent
 
Voting Orders:
Dave Blum - At-Large ' 13
Henry Clark - At-Large ' 13
Ann Staiert - At-Large ' 13
Craig Patzer - At-Large ' 15
Theresa Rornens - At-Large ' 15
 
Re:         Regular Meeting - Monday, Ju ne 11, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
    Pacific Junction Methodist Church, Pacific Junction, IA 51561
 
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. We wil l recognize Kerry Newman for being a State Final ist for Principal of the Year.  Congratulation , Kerry!
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. Kevin Farmer will present a Power Point and recognize three gentlemen who contributed their time and knowledge during 6th Grade Science Camp. Those bing recognized are Jared Getter, of the Mills County Conservation Board; Mark Coucher of DNR Fisheries; and Bryan Hayes , also from the DNR.
 
4 . CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes                                                                                                           Motion 4.A.
I am seeking approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 14, 2012, the Special Meeting and the Super Board Meeting, both held on May 29, 2012.
B. Approval of agenda                                                                                                                                            Motion 4.B.
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
          There are no second readings this month
I am seeking approval of the above policies' second readings.
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
There are no first readings this month
I am seeking approval of the above policies' first readings.
 
E. NEW HIRES                                                                                                                               Motion 4.E.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Jeff Janssen
Assistant High  School Boys Basketball
$3,080.00
Curt Schulte
Head Middle School Football - 7th Grade
$2,420.00
Kristine Wilson
High School Yearbook  (Sharing position with Belinda Bessey)
$1 ,430.00
Kristine Wilson
Rambler  Newspaper
$1,100.00
Marcella Dunn
6, 7, 8th Grade Vocal Music Programs
$660.00
Sarah  Hardcastle
Child Care Associate at Kid 's Place
$7.25 per hour
Samantha Mallow
Child Care Associate at Kid 's Place
$8.23 per hour
Shelby Oliphant
Child Care Associate at Kid 's Place
$7.25 per hour
Sophia Ringsdorf
Assistant Softball
$2,515.17
Jennifer Brammer
Bus Associate (formerly substitute bus associate)
$10.43 per hour
Lauren Snyder
First Grade Teacher
$36,642.39 (Includes TSS)
Larry (Matt) Malskeit
Second Grade Teacher
$45, 192.39 (Incl udes TSS)
Steven Cook.
4th Grade Special Education
$36,642.39 (I ncludes TSS)
Christopher Visser
High School Math
$42,702 .39 (l ncludes TSS)
Christopher Visser
Assistant High School Football
$3,080.00
Brent Douma
Assistant Middle School Football
$1,760.00
Gordon Woodrow
Auditorium Sponsor
$3,300.00
Adam Buthe
Assistant High School Football
$3,080.00
Brad Asche
Assistant High School Football
$3,080.00
Rebecca Griffin
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
$36,642.39 (In cludes TSS)
Carla Wiese
Northeast Media Associate
$8.29 per hour
Teresa  Barker
West Media Associate
$8.29 per hour
I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
F. Transfers
N AME
ASSIGN MENT
SALARY
Cory Faust
From High School Math to High School PE
$47,752 .39
($44,242.39  was  approved in May but was incorrect)
Brian Albert
From Hi gh School PE to Middle School PE and Comput ers
 
 
I am seeking approval of the above transfers within the district.
 
G .  RESlGNATlONS                                                                                                                                    Motion  4 .G.
NAME
ASS I GN MENT
EFFECTI V E DATE
Devon Monson
9th Grade Large Group Speech
End of 2011-2012 SY
Curt Schulte
Assistant Middle School Football - 7th Grade
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Dan Jones
Assistant Middle School Footbal l - 81n Grade
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Belinda Bessey
Talent Show
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Belinda Bessey
Rambler Newspaper
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Alison Neal
Substitute Teacher
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Kim Dennin g
Resource Teacher for Behavior Disorders
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Lavonne  Renshaw
Substitute Teacher
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Cady Thygesen
Substitute Teacher
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Elizabeth  Wanning
Teacher Associate
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Danielle Welcher
Teacher Associate
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Kara Huisman
3rd  Grade Teacher
 End of 2011-2012 SY
Bob McAleer
Substitute Bus Driver
 End of 2011-2012 SY
I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s).
The coaching/sponsorship positions are contingent upon finding suitable replacements
 
H. TERMINATIONS                                                                                                                                  Motion 4.H.
None
I am seeking approval of the above termination.
 
I. Open Enrollments
STUDENT NA.lvt:E
R ECEI VING D I STRI CT
DATE RECEIV ED
Therron H .
Glemrnod - Kindernanen Student
05/ 1 8/20 12
Grace L.
Glenwood - Good Cause
05/18/20 12
 
I am seeking approval of the above open enrollment applications for Therron H. and Grace L.
 
J. Approva l of Financial Repo1ts
1. Approval of Bills - Director Blum wil have reviewed the bills.
2. Vendor Report
3. Board Report
 
K. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET AMOUNT
DATES
Football
Lift A Thon
Flexbone Association to Teach Offense
$4,500
6/13-07/20/12
NE PE Class
Jump Rope for Hean
Donation to American Heart Assn
NA
09/01-10/31/12
Softball
Salad Luncheon
Rooms for Boone Tournament; bats; equipment
$1,500
6/19/2012
Boys Soccer
Camp
Waverly Shell Rock Invite
$200
6/11/2012
FCCLA
Yard Sale
National Conference
$300
6/23/2012
I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers
 
L. Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
PLTW
7/8-20/2012
Rolle, Missouri
Kelly Schubauer
Power School University
6/24-28/2012
St. Louis, MO
Jedd Taylor
Power School University
6/24-28/2012
St. Louis, MO
Kim Payne
I am seeking approval of the above out of state trips.
 
M. Overnight Stay requests
ACTIV ITY
REQUESTED  BY
DATE
DESTfNAT ION
PLTW Conference
Betsey Maryott
6/17-29/2012
lowa City, Iowa
PLTW Conference
Kelly Schubauer
7/8- 20/2012
Rolle, Missouri
SWH Training
Kevin Farmer
6/18-20/2012
Ames, Iowa
SWH Training
Amie Abbott
6/18-20/2012
Ames, Iowa
SWH Training
Cheryl Cheney
6/18-20/2012
Ames, Iowa
SWH Training
Laurie Weekly
6/18-20/2012
Ames, Iowa
SWH Training
Robin Albert
6/18-20/2012
Ames, Iowa
SWH Training
Janet Presley
6/18-20/2012
Ames, Iowa
Power School University
Jedd Taylor
6/24-28/2012
St. Louis, MO
Managers Update
Terry Marlow
6/12-13/2012
Ames, I owa
Iowa Assoc of Educ Purchasing
Terry Marlow
6/26/2012
Cedar Falls, Iowa
I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
 
N. Grant Requests                                                                                                                                    Motion 4 .N .
None
I am seeking approval of the above grant requests.
 
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUN ICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board
C. Presentations - Technology Comm ttee Update
 
  1. REPORTS
    1. Building Administrator Reports
      1. High School
      2.  Middle School
      3. West Elementary
      4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood  Center
      5. Building Bridges Leaming Center
    2. Activities Director Report
    3. Kid 's Place Director 's Report
    4. Technology Report
    5. Food Service Report
    6. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
    7. Print Shop
    8. School Improvement Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
 
8. NEW BUSINESS
A .  Legislative Resolutions                                                                                                         Discussion
 
 
B. Approval of Renewal of the Best Care Assistance Program
I am seeking approval to renew the Best Care Assistance Program from the 2012-2013 school year. 
 
C. Approval of Year End Expenditures
I am seeking approval to pay year end expenditures, contingent upon funds.
 
D. Approval of IAEP Contract for Food Service
I am seeking approval of the contract contingent upon pricing that will be received later in June.
 
E. Approval of Food Service Agreement with West Central Community Action GIenwood Head Start I & II
I am seeking approval of the Food Service Agreement with West Central Community Action Glenwood Head Start I & II for purchase of meals.
 
F. Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid 's Place Daycare                                                                        Motion 8.F.
I am seeking approval of the Food Service Agreement with Kid's Place Daycare.
 
G. Approval of Data Compromise Coverage (Identity Theft)                                                                                   Motion 8.G.
EMC Insurance Companies is now offering Data Compromise Coverage for students, staff and board member information. After discussion I will ask for a Motion.
 
H. Approval of Software Unlimited Inc.'s Web Link Module                                                                                Motion  8.H .
I am seeking approval of the Web Link Module in the amount of $1,145 along with the annual maintenance fee of $300.
 
I. Approval of Resolution                                                                                                                                       Motion 8.1.
I am seeking approval of the Resolution Opting Out of Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products Pursuant to Iowa Code 8A.318(c). The Resolution states that we will not participate in the Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Mandate, but we will use such products when it is financially feasible and in the best interest of students and staff in the district.
 
J. Approval of SAI's Administrator Mentoring and Induction  Program                                                                        Motion  8.J.
I am seeking approval of SAI's Administrator Mentoring and lnduction Program for Rick Nickerson, the district's new Associate High School Principal.
 
K. Approval of Revised Cooperative Agreement with University of Northern Iowa                                                          Motion  8.K.
I am seeking approval of the revised Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa.  The primary change is an increase in the cooperative teacher stipend from $200 per full semester student teaching placement to $400 for the full semester payment.
 
L. Approval of High School Wireless Project                                                                                                            Motion 8.L.
I am seeking approvalfor the lowest, reasonable and responsible quote for the High School wireless project
 
M. Fire Marshal Remodel Project for the Northeast Elementary Classroom Pod                                                  Motion 8.M.
I am seeking approval of the remodel project at Northeast Elementary. This motion is to approve the architect's proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost; setting the bid security amount at 5%; advertising to bid and public notice of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost. Depending on the bids it may be split over two years.
 
N. Approval of Revised Proposal(s) for Baseball/Softball Bleachers                                                                           Motion 8.N.
I am seeking approval of the revised proposal(s) for the BaseballI/Softball Bleachers.
 
O. Approval of Phase III of the Radio Plan                                                                                                         Motion 8.0.
I am seeking approval to move to Phase III of the Radio Plan for our buses, making them FCC compliant with narrow banding.
 
P. Approval of the Working Draft of the Math Curriculum                                                          Motion  8.P.
I am seeking approva of the working draft of the Math Curriculum for the 2012-2013 school year.
 
Q. Approval of the Working Draft of the Business/Computer Curriculum                                     Motion 8.Q.
I am seeking approval of the working draft of the Business/Computer Curriculum for the 2012-2013 School Year.
 
R. Approval of the Working Draft of the Fine Arts Curriculum                                                                                           Motion 8.R.
I am seeking approval of the working draft of teh Fine Arts Curriculum for the 2012-2103 school year.
 
S. Closed Session                                                                                                                                  Motion 8.S.
"I move that we hold a Closed Session as provided in section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevetn needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session."
 
T. Return to Open Session
1. Action on the Superintendent 's evaluation, salary and benefits for 2012-2013
 
9.      ADJOURNMENT           Motion