Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Board Briefs for Monday, September 26, 2016 Work Session

Below is a synopsis of the Muscatine Schools' Board of Education's Work Session for Monday, September 26, 2016.

The meeting was held at 6 p.m. at the Administration Center, 2900 Mulberry Avenue. Members present: Bower, Dabeet, Drawbaugh, Finn, Mather, Naber, and Wildermuth.



  1. Citizens Speak
    1. Rebecca Paulson spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level.
    2. Melissa Burkamper spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level.
    3. Gloria Carver spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level.
    4. Jen Metcalf spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level.
    5. Melanie Keele spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level as well as keyboarding and the interview process for recent administrative hires.
    6. Susie Norton spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level.
    7. Jill Meineke spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level.
    8. Andrea Cassidy spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level and adding recess time to the students' day.
    9. Shawna Trosen spoke in favor of adding recess time to the students' day.
    10. Andrea Kreitner spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level, adding recess time, and keyboarding.
    11. Ricky Teed spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level as well as his concerns of the math program and how it helps students that need extra help or need to advance to a higher level.
    12. Brian Metcalf spoke in favor of reinstating Accelerated Reader at the elementary level as well as keyboarding.
  2. Approved the Resolution for a Public Hearing on the Sale of Washington Elementary, 610 Maiden Lane for Monday, October 10, 2016 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
  3. Data Review:
    1. Elena Bobay shared the Data Management System that is in place for all schools. This system tracks attendance, grades, interventions, etc.
    2. Reviewed demographics of the district.
    3. Reviewed district achievement targets.
    4. Received a handout on the district's K-5 ELA programming.
      1. Accelerated Reader and Journeys was discussed.
    5. Reviewed Master Facility Planning.
      1. PPEL and Capital Projects Funds were reviewed.
      2. MHS Phase II was discussed.
        1. bid letting in December.
        2. work to start in April.
      3. Reviewed the furniture replacement program.
        1. WMS and CMS will be first buildings to have new furniture.
        2. This will take place over the summer months with a possible replacement of library furniture maybe earlier.
      4. Reviewed Phase III of MHS Reconstruction Project.
        1. plan is to begin in 2017-18.
        2. looking at adding a steel-type building for a new industrial arts/ag area and then remodeling the current industrial/ag area for the new science labs.
      5. Discussed age of buildings and the need to take an in depth look at CMS as it is now the oldest building in the district and will need some significant upgrades to keep it sustainable.
    6. Due to time constraints, Finance and Human Resource information was tabled and will be reviewed at the October work session, Monday, October 24th.
    7. Adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

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