BOARD/ADMINISTRATIVE WORK SESSION September 15, 2008

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1 BOARD/ADMINISTRATIVE WORK SESSION September 15, 2008 Board President Randy Bauer called the regular work session to order at 5:30 p.m. at the District s Educational Services Center Board Room. Board members present: Randy Bauer, Greg Kelsey, Norm Zahradnik, John Titler, Laurie Hughes,, Dawn Tucker Absent: Shirley Exline Board Member Elect Dot Pospischil Administrators present: Dick Whitehead, Jim Rotter, Ying Ying Chen, Scott Schipper, Greg Leytem, Ann Wooldridge, Tracy Laue, Nicholas Proud, Mark Gronemeyer, Noreen Bush The Boards work session consisted of a book study and related activities on the book entitled; Total Instructional Alignment by Author; Lisa Carter led by Director of Instructional Services Kathy Waychoff. Small group activities were conducted with Board Members and Building Administration working together to gain a more complete understanding of curriculum alignment and how it relates to the Iowa Core Curriculum. The session took a break at 6:15 for supper and re-convened at 6:40. Each group reported out on their level of understanding concerning the importance and relevance of curriculum alignment. The session was concluded at 7:15 P.M. Randy Bauer, Board President Jim Rotter, Board Secretary

2 MINUTES ANNUAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 The Meeting was called to order by President Bauer at 7:30 p.m. in the Educational Services Center Board Room. Roll call indicated the following members present: Bauer, Kelsey, Zahradnik, Tucker, Hughes, Titler. absent: Exline Also in attendance were; Jeff Udelhoven, Kurt Cullou, Tom Hoxmeier, Clif Crow, Dave Dye, Steve Crow, Kerry Smith, Brian Smith, Dani Kremer, Tracy Klees, Gloria Swann, Laura Jaeger, Annie Hofmann, Scott Lester, Melissa Stanes, Natalie Zailuize. Jim Rotter, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notices had been posted as required by law Motion by Kelsey seconded by Zahradnik to approve the agenda as presented. President Bauer welcomed visitor comments and requests to speak to the board. The Board reviewed the preliminary Certified Annual Report Motion by Zahradnik, seconded by Titler to approve the appointment of James Rotter Jr. as Board Secretary-Treasurer Motion by Zahradnik, seconded by Titler to approve Depository Banks for the District of Fairfax State Bank-$7,500,000.00, Swisher Trust and Savings Bank-$1,500,000.00, Solon State Bank-$1,500,000.00, Wells Fargo Bank, Des Moines-$10,000,000.00, Hills Bank and Trust Company-$8,000, Motion by Zahradnik, seconded by Titler to approve Legal Counsel of Brian Gruhn (personnel matters) and Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie, Smith & Allbee, P.C. (non-personnel matters)

3 Motion by Zahradnik, seconded by Titler to approve James Rotter Jr., Level I investigator, Dan Bubon, Truancy Officer and Kathy Miller as the 504 Coordinator for the school year Motion by Hughes, seconded by Zahradnik to adjourn at 7:39 P.M. Randy Bauer, President James Rotter Jr., Secretary

4 MINUTES FINAL MEETING OF THE RETIRING BOARD SEPTEMBER 15,2008 The Meeting was called to order by President Bauer at 7:40 p.m. in the Educational Services Center Board Room. Roll call indicated the following members present: Bauer, Kelsey, Zahradnik, Tucker, Hughes, Titler absent: Exline Director elect: Pospischil Motion by Hughes seconded by Kelsey to approve the agenda as presented. President Bauer welcomed visitor comments and requests to speak to the board. Steve Doser, District Communication Coordinator introduced and recognized representatives from Target Corporation, SouthSlope Communications Company, and Reihart Food Services. Each played a key role in assisting the District operate the Emergency Red Cross Shelter in the months of June and July during the Flood Motion by Hughes, seconded by Zahradnik to approve repayment of the Loan to the General Fund from the Student Built House Fund in the amount Of $240, Motion by Zahradnik, seconded by Tucker to approve the Minutes of the Regular meeting of August 18, 2008 and minutes of the work session of August 18, 2008; and to approve the Athletic Summary, Summary and Summary of Fund Balances ending August 31, 2008; Also to approve the following list of bills: #91824 through # Motion by Kelsey, seconded by Hughes to approve the official results of the September 9th, 2008 School board election that indicated Greg Kelsey- Director District #1, and Dorothy Dot Pospischil- At-Large-1 District Director elected as Board Directors Motion by Hughes, seconded by Kelsey to recognize Shirley Exline for her service to the College Community School District and School Board.

5 Motion by Hughes, seconded by Zahradnik to adjourn sine die at 8:01 P.M. Randy Bauer, President James Rotter Jr., Secretary

6 MINUTES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF NEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 The Meeting was called to order by Board Secretary Rotter at 8:02 p.m. in the Educational Services Center Board Room in absence of an elected President. Roll call indicated the following members present: Bauer, Kelsey, Zahradnik, Tucker, Hughes, Titler, Board Member Elect-Pospischil Jim Rotter, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notices had been posted as required by law. Board Secretary Rotter administered the Oath of office to the newly elected Board Members. The Board Secretary asked for Nominations for President Pro-Tem. John Titler nominated Randy Bauer for President Pro-Tem Motion by Zahradnik seconded by Titler that nominations cease and that the district secretary record a unanimous ballot for the election of Randy Bauer as President Pro-Tem. Greg Kelsey nominated Randy Bauer for President. No other nominations were received Motion by Zahradnik, seconded by Titler to conduct a vote of all members for the election of Randy Bauer as President. Carried: 7-0 John Titler nominated Greg Kelsey for Vice-President Motion by Hughes, seconded by Pospischil to conduct a vote of all members for the election of Greg Kelsey as Vice-President Motion by Hughes, seconded by Zahradnik to approve the agenda as presented Motion by Hughes, seconded by Kelsey to set the regular meetings of the Board on the third Monday of the month in the Educational Services Center Board Room. Starting time to be 7:30 pm in the months of March through October and 7:00 pm in the months of November through February with

7 the exception of the April Meeting being held on the second Monday of the Month Motion by Pospischil, seconded by Hughes that this Board of Directors of the College Community School District shall adopt as its policies, rules, and regulations those policies, rules and regulations that were in effect at the time the prior Board of Directors adjourned Sine die. President Bauer Recognized visitors and asked if any wished to speak to any agenda items. Mark Gronemeyer, High School Principal shared information with the Board on Post Secondary Enrollment and Advanced Placement, Academy, and Project Lead the Way Engineering Course work taken by High School Students. He also shared ACT test results for Prairie High School Students. Data continued to show that those students who took the core courses at the high school level generally scored better on the tests. 139 students in the class of 2008 took the test during the school year with a combined composite score of Superintendent Whitehead shared tentative enrollment figures with the Board which indicates enrollment up approximately 150 resident students. The District is still waiting on confirmation of residency from families who were displaced during the summer floods. The Board reviewed and discussed elementary class size. Superintendent Whitehead compared the district s class size to that of other districts in the state. Data indicated that District class size is comparable to state wide data. It was mentioned that the expansion of the district in students and building structures will have an effect on the District s ability to move class sizes lower than their current levels Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve the employment of; Kenyon Murry (Freshman Basketball), Robert Livingston (Asst. MS Football), Matt Alexander (Honor Society), Bradley Fritz (HS Marching Asst.), Brad Dagger (Head MS Football), Don Taylor (Asst. Golf), Angela Amunson (Freshman Class Sponsor), Patty Dalton (Freshman Class Sponsor); to approve the contract modification for Josh Divoky (BA to BA+24), Sara Straw (BA to BA+12), Melinda Reshitar (MA+15 to MA+30), Maria Steenblock (MA to MA+15), Penny Coller (BA+24 to MA), Kristin Heggen (BA+24 to MA), Jennifer Schaffer (BA to BA+12), Laura Lovseth (BA+24 to MA), Quinn Wolfe (BA to BA+12), Kylie Kuennen (BA to BA+12), Angela Amunson (MA to MA+15), Sarah Covington (BA to BA+12), Kimi Hynek (BA to BA+12), Craig Aune (MA+30 to MA+45), Halcyon Younger (BA+12 to BA+24), Michael Beecher (BA to BA+12), Molly Shedek (BA+12 to BA +24), Natalie Hess (MA+30 to MA+45), Mary McWilliams (MA+15 to MA+30), Debbie Erenberger (MA+30 to MA+45), Elana Kerr (MA to MA+15),

8 John Saikaly (BA+24 to MA), Michael Davies (BA to BA+12), Jennifer Terwilleger (BA+12 to BA+24), Kendra Hanzlik (MA to MA+15) ; to approve the resignation of Mike Dankert (Asst. Soccer), Candice Vik (Paraprofessional), Cheryl Barry (Accu Scan), Katrin Callsen (Paraprofessional); to approve the Leave of absence under FMLA of: Amanda Tieskoetter ( through ), Kimi Hynek ( through ), Joan Viet ( through ), Melissa Bishop ( through ), Condra Allred ( Through ), Jennifer Frye ( through ), Shelley Schulte ( through ) and additional leave with out pay from through , Katherine Thompson ( through ), Amy Maine ( through ) Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve Incoming Open Enrollment requests for the school year for; Tavian Watson (2), Aleaha Anderman (K), Darian Medlock (4), Landry Medlock (2), Austin Hutchison (4), Cody Hutchison (6), Kaitlyn Hutchison (3); to Approve outgoing Open Enrollment requests for the School year for; Aiden Albertson (K), Jakeese Wilks (1), Marcellies Gillis (3), Marcus Gillis (3), Marquese Monnahan (7), Kenshau Comer (K), Isaiah Harrison (K), LeeAnn Hurley (6), Taylor McCluskey (5), Edward Richardson (AK), Braxton Rohret (AK), Kayden Simmons (K), LeSeantae Smith (K) Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve the Area Substance Abuse Council Agreement in the amount of $7,000 for the school year Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve out of State Travel for the High School Competition Cheerleading students to travel to Chicago on September 6 & 7, 2008 for competition and for the High School Dance Team to travel to Bloomington, Minnesota on January 9 th & 10 th, 2009 For competition Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan as presented Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve the Early Childhood Center Employee Handbook as presented with recommended changes to take place

9 effective September 15, Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve transportation approvals per Iowa Code 285.9(3) for the school year Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve a Student Teaching agreement with Iowa Wesleyan College of Mount Pleasant, Iowa for the school year Motion by Hughes, seconded by Titler to approve the appointments of Denise Roth, Julie Stephensen, and Becky Showalter as Staff Representatives to the Teacher Quality Committee for the School Year Motion by Titler, seconded by Hughes to approve the recommendation that the new 5 th -6 th building be re-named Prairie Creek Intermediate per the student, staff and community committee recommendation Motion by Pospischil, seconded by Zahradnik to approve the base bid and additional alternate bid of Value Inspired Products and Services in the total amount of $332, to supply and install lockers in Prairie Point Motion by Titler, seconded by Zahradnik to approve change order number #6 with Knutson Construction for an additional $47,550 and change order #11 with Miron Construction for an additional $2, Motion by Titler, seconded by Tucker to set a Public Hearing date of October 20 th, 2008 at 7:30 pm to consider continuation of Innovative Calendar Waiver For the school year.

10 The Board set the following dates for building visits; October 8th-High School and October 22 nd at Prairie Middle School Motion by Titler, seconded by Hughes to adopt a resolution acknowledging the outstanding work done by the Custodial staff of the District and to recognize National Custodial Appreciation week of September 29-October 3, Motion by Titler, seconded by Pospischil to adjourn at 9:50 PM. Randy Bauer, President James Rotter Jr., Secretary