October 5, 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 Romens - At-Large ' 15
Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, October 8, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
Silver City American Legion Hall - Silver City, Iowa
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m .
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
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3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Min utes
I am seeking approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 10, 2012, and the Special Meeting & Meeting with the City and County held on Thursday, September 2 7, 2012
B. Approva l of agenda
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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I.
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502
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Student Activitie s
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2.
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502. 1
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Student Participation in School Sponsored Activities
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3.
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502.2
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Student Government
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4.
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502.3
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Student Publications
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5.
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502.3R
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Stud ent Publications Regul ations
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6.
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502.4
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Student Social Events
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7.
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502.5
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Student Interscholastic Activities
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8.
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502.7
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Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations
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9.
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502.8
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Student At1endance at Events Outside of School
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10.
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502.9
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Student Honors and Awards
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502.10
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Good Conduct Policy
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12.
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502.11
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Student Fees, Fines and Surcharnes
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13.
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502.11P
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Student Fees Wai ver and Reduction Proced ures
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14 .
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502.11F
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Student Fees Wai ver and Red uction Fonn
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I am seeking approval of the above policy's second reading.
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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503
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Stud ent Health and Safety Regulations - No Change
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503.1
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Student Health and Immunization Certificates
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3.
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503.2
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Student Health Services - No Change
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4.
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503.2R
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Student Health Services Regulations
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5.
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503.3
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Student Special Health Services -No Change
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503.3R
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Student Special Health Services Regulations - No Change
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503.4
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Administration of Medication to Student - No Change
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503.4R
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Administration of Medication to Student Regulations
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503.4A (503.4F - new)
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Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Medication to Student
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503.5
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Communicable Diseases
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503.5C
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Communicable Diseases Chart - Concise Descriptions and Recommendations for Exclusion of Cases from School - No Change
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1 2.
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503.5L
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Reportable Communicable Diseases List - No Change
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604.8F l
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Add URL to Blocked Status Form - New
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14.
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604.8F2
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Remove URL from Blocked Status Form - New
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15.
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604.8F3
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Bona Fide Research/Other Lawful Purpose Fom for Disabling Internet Filtering Software - New
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604.9
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Proposed Web Site Disclaimer - New
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604.10
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Outside Resource People (Code Number Change Only - From 604.9)
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1 8.
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604.11
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Field Trips & Excursions (Code Number Change Only - From 604.10)
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604.12
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Homework (Code Number Change Only - From 604.11)
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I am seeking approval of the above policy's first reading.
E. NEW HIRES Motion 4.E.
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Wendy Saddler
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Teyana Blanchard
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Child Care Associate at Kid 's Place
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$8.23 per hour
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Maddison Sieck
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$ 104.00 per day
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Shannon Dumler
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Chi ld Care Associate at Kid 's Place
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$8.23 per hour
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Jane Brown
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Secretary at Northeast Element ary
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$ 1 1 .02 per hour
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Grace Sibbitt
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Subst itut e Bus Associate
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$ 10.43 per hour
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Kristi n Tadin
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Child Care Associate at Kid 's Place
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$8.23 per hour
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Renee Camey
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Midd l e School Yearbook Sponsor
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$440.00
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Eric Rasmussen
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Assistant Middle School Basketball Coach (8th grade)
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$ 1 ,760.00
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Tannis L. Clark
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Technology Technician - Contingent upon background check
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$ 1 2.00 per hour
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I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
F. TRANSFERS Motion 4 .F.
None
I am seeking approval of the above transfers within the district.
G. RESIGNATIONS Motion 4.G.
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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EFFECTrVE DATE
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Kelli Brammer
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Special Education Associate
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September 1 7, 2012
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Ty Copsey
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Substitute Teacher
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October 1, 20 12
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Don Evans
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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October 1, 2012
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Nick Greiner
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Subst itute Teacher
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October I , 20 12
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Chris Lindau
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Substitute Teacher
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October 1, 20 12
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Kelsey Schombern.
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Substitute Teacher
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October I. 20 12
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Susan Reed
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Co-Sponsor - Math Bee
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September 6, 20 12
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Corey Manley
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Summer Mowing
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September 3, 20 12
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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 tlt e above termination.
I. OPEN ENROLLMENTS Motion 4.I.
STUDENT NAME RECEIVING DISTRICT DATE RECEIVED
Armonie V. Fremont-M ills September 12, 2012
I am seeking approval of the Open Enrollment application for Armonie V.
J. Approval of Financial Reports
I . Approval of Bills -Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills
1. Vendor Report
2. Board Report
K Fundraising Requests
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I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers.
L. Out of State Travel Motion 4.L.
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I am seek ing approval of the above out-of-state trips .
M. Overnight Stay Requests
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ACTIV ITY
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REQUESTED BY
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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Speech State Convention
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Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
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10/19-20/2012
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Ames, Iowa
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School Counselor Conference
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Jeanne Bates
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11/5-6/2012
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Des Moines, Iowa
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School Counselor Conference
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Jedd Taylor
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11/5-6/2012
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Des Moines, Iowa
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School Counselor Conference
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Pat Staebell
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11/5-6/2012 |
Des Moines, Iowa
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School Counselor Conference
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Kathleen Loeffelbein
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11/5-6/2012 |
Des Moines, Iowa
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Sch ool Counselor Conference
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Suzie Hohneke
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11/5-6/2012 |
Des Moines. Iowa
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Iowa World Language Conference
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Mary Jane Agan
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10/11-13/2012 |
Des Moines, Iowa
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Iowa Council of Teachers of English Conference
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Belinda Bessey
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10/11-12/2012
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Johnston, Iowa
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Iowa Council of Teachers of Enlgish Coference
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Dianne Bentley
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10/11-12/2012
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Johnston, Iowa
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School Nutrition Conference
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Terry Marlow
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10/5-6/2012 |
Osceola, I owa
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Conference/Food show
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Terry Marlow
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10/21-22/2012
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Waterloo, Iowa
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Conference/Food show
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Ann Kastrup
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10/21-22/2012
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Waterloo, Iowa
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Iowa Mentoring Partnership
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Andrea Zielstra
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11/7-8/2012
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Des Moines, Iowa
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I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
N. Grant Requests Motion 4.N.
NAME OF GRANT PURPOSE AMOUNT
None
I am seeking approval of the above grant request.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AN D COMMUN ICATIONS
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Comments from Public
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Comments from Board
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Presentations - Annual Progress Report - Devin Embray and Kelli Berke
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REPORTS
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Building Administrator Reports
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High School
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Middle School
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West Elementary
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Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
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Building Bridges Leaming Center
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Activities Director Report
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Kid's Place Director 's Report
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Technology Report
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Food Service Report
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Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
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Print Shop
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School Improvement Reprt
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OLD BUSINESS - None
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NEW BUSINESS
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Approval of Bid from Cornhusker International
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I am seeking approval of the bid from Cornhusker International for a new 35 passenger school bus. The total bid amount is $71,622, as we will not be adding air conditioning or upgrading upholstery.
B. Approval of contract with HUMANeX Ventures
I am seeking approval of the three year contract with HUMANeX Ventures in the total amount of $18,479 ($16,400 for three year contract and $2,079 annually for StyleProfile Builder). The $16,400 amount includes the Selection Instrument
Training and certification for our administrators in Year 1, and recertification training in Years 2 and 3. The $2,079 amount is the StyleProfile Builder, which enables school districts to identify teacher candidates' underlying talents and professional work style, helps build a baseline of current workforce and visualize profile themes graphically.
C. Approva l of Cand idate for IASB Boa rd of Directors - Distri ct # 7
I am seeking discussion regarding a District Director, who will be elected at the IASB Delegate Assembly on November 14, to sit on the IASB Board of Directors. Bill Grove of the Council Bluffs School District is eligible for re-election to the Board for a three year term ending January 2016.
D. Authorization for Busi ness Manager
I am seeking approval to authorize the Business Manager to use the Board President's signature stamp to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts.
E. Approva l of Agreement for Educat ional Services
I am seeking approval of the Agreement for Educational Services with Westside Community Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. The agreement provides for educational services for the 2012-2013 school year.
F. Approval of Purchase of Service Contracts with Nishna Productions, Inc.
I am seeking approval of the Purchase of Service Contracts with Nishna Productions, Inc., for work activity and in-house work evaluations.
G. Approval of Field Experience and Student Teaching Agreement with Northwest Missouri State University.
I am seeking approval of the Field Experience and Student Teaching Agreement with Northwest Missouri State University. The Agreement will be in effect for three years, commencing July 1, 2012 thrrought June 30, 2015. Either party may terminate the agreement upon 30 day written notice.
H. Approval of Recreational Facilities Rental Contract With Iowa Western Comm unity College
I am seeking approval of the Recreational Facilities Rental Contract with Iowa Western Community College for use of the college's baseball field on July 2, 2013. The purpose is for JV and Varsity baseball games and the rental time isf rom 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. The cost for the rental of the baseball field, field prep and the bases is $400.
I. Approval of Board representative for the Mentoring with Heart Committee
I am seeking approval of the appointment of a Board representative for the Mentoring with Heart Committee. The current representative is Theresa Romens.
J . Approval of Board representative for the Technology Committee.
I am seeking approval of the appointment of a Board representative for the Technology Committee. The current representative is Ann Staiert.
K. Approval of Renewal of Shelter Agreements with the Loess Hills Chapter of the Red Cross
I am seeking approval of Renewal of the Shelter Agreements with the Loess Hills Chapter of the Red Cross. The Shelter Agreements include the Middle School and High School as emergency shelter sites should disaster strike.
L. CLOSED SESSION - The Board will move into Closed Seeion as provided in Section 21.5(1)(e) of the Code of Iowa to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student.
M. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
1. Action regarding suspension or expulsion
N. IASB Regional Meeting - October 9, 2012 - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Red Coach Inn
IASB Convention, November 14- 15, 2012
9. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings - October 22, 2012 - Board Work Session - 6:00-8:00 p.m. - 103 Central - Third Floor November 12, 2012 -
Regular Board Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - Glenwood Comm. High School