Board Briefs for Monday, July 10, 2017 Regular Meeting

The Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Board Members present: Tim Bower, Nathan Mather, Randy Naber and Vice President Mary Wildermuth. President Tammi Drawbaugh and Directors John Dabeet and Aaron Finn were absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory.

1. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Vice President Wildermuth welcomed visitors and media representatives.
3. No one spoke during Citizens Speak.
4. The consent agenda was approved consisting of:
1. The minutes of the June 12, 2017 Regular Session and June 20, 2017 Work Session.
2. Employment Recommendations of:
1. New Hires – Certified Staff for 2017-18: Ciara Bean, Kindergarten, Madison; Sandrine Gabriel – Special Ed, Mulberry (location correction); Susan Guffey, Spanish, MHS; Rebecca Huot – ELA, MHS; Laura McDonald – 5^th Grade Math/Science, Mulberry.
2. Resignations – Certified Staff: Demetria Bulthaus – Kindergarten, Franklin.
3. New Hires – Classified Professionals: Benjamin Johns, Behavior Interventionist, MHS.
4. Resignations – Schedule C: Karey Hawkins – AP Coordinator, MHS; Elena Bobay – At Risk Coordinator, MHS; MacKenzie Bisby – Head Pom Pon, MHS.
5. Resignations – Classified Professionals: Elena Bobay – extra days contract; Benjamin Johns – Juvenile Court Liaison, MHS.
6. Model Teacher: Allison Coffman – MHS.
3. Consent Agenda Policies:
1. 600.1 Type of School Organization
2.  601.1 Curriculum Development with Admin Regs
3. 601.12 Global Education
4. 601.15 Electronic Resources
5. 601.16 Teaching Controversial Issues
6. 601.17 Co-Curricular Activities
7. 601.18R Teaching About Religion – Admin Regs
8. 601.19 Religion Based Exclusion from School Program
9. 601.20 Programs for Students At Risk
10. 601.22 Programs for Disadvantaged Students (preschool)
11. 601.24 Field Trips
12. 601.27 Guidance and Counseling
13. 601.29 School Bus Safety Instruction
14. 601.35 Internet – Appropriate Use (NEW, MANDATORY)
15. 602.2 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
16. 602.4 Use of Informational Services
17. 603 Student Assessments
4. Bills and claims against the district dated July 10, 2017.
5. Approved the Resource Navigators Contract with Unity Point Health/Trinity Public Health for the 2017-18 school year in the amount of $137,278. 
6. Approved the Concurrent Enrollment Program between Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and Muscatine Community School District for the 2017-18 school year. 
7. Superintendent Riibe updated the board on the physical education facility.
8. Superintendent Riibe provided information on teacher vacancies.
9. Superintendent Riibe updated the board on union contract negotiations.
10. The board held a first reading on the following policies:
1. 600.2 School Calendar
2. 600.3 School Year
3. 600.4 Scheduling Activities 
4. 600.5  Conditions of Instruction 
5. 600.6 Class Sizes (DELETE) 
6. 601.2 Curriculum Adoption and Evaluation 
7. 601.3 Basic Instructional Program (Kindergarten) (DELETE) 
8. 601.4 Elementary Curriculum (DELETE) 
9. 601.5 Middle School Curriculum (DELETE) 
10. 601.6 High School Curriculum (DELETE) 
11. 601.7 Talented and Gifted 
12. 601.8 Summer School 
13. 601.9 Health Education 
14. 601.10 Physical Education 
15. 601.13 Career Education 
16. 601.18 Teaching About Religion 
17. 601.21 Alternative Programs (DELETE) 
18. 601.23 Special Education Programs and Services 
19. 601.26 Student Health Services 
20. 601.30 Virtual On-Line Courses (DELETE) 
21. 601.32 School Ceremonies and Observances (NEW) 
22. 601.33 Animals in the Classroom (NEW) 
23. 601.34 Student Production of Materials and Services (NEW) 
24. 602.1 Selection of Instructional Materials (DELETE) 
25. 603.1 Student Testing Program 
26. 603.2 Progress Report to Students (DELETE) 
27. 603.3 Permanent Records (DELETE) 
28. 603.4 Accountability Test Integrity/Test Preparation (DELETE)  
11. The Board held a second reading on the following policies:
1. 100 Mission Statement
2. 501.4 Grade Placement
3. 503.3 Student Civil Rights Grievance Procedure – DELETE
4. 503.7 Promotional Campaigns/Fundraising
5. 503.8 Use of School Facilities During School Hours – DELETE
6. 503.11 Student Complaints and Grievances – NEW
7. 503.12 Student Lockers – NEW
8. 504.2 Student Representative – DELETE
9. 504.3 Student Organizations
10. 504.5 Student Publications
11. 504.7 Public Performance by Students
12. 504.8 Contests for Students
13. 505.1 Child Abuse and Neglect (moving to 400 Series – Employees) 
14. 505.2 Student Health and Immunization
15. 505.5 Student Medication Administration
16. 505.6 Student Insurance
17. 505.7 Student Insurance – Athletes – DELETE (coming with 505.6)
18. 505.7 Custody and Parental Rights – NEW
19. 506.2 Release of Student Information – DELETE (combining with 506.1)
20. 506.4 Commencement
21. 506.7 Mid Year Graduation
22. 506.8 Dual Credit for Seniors – DELETE
23. 506.10 Control of Student Activity Funds
24. 506.11 Student Work Permits – DELETE
25. 506.13 Disaster Drills and Disaster Planning
26. 506.19 Student Photographs – NEW
27. 506.20 Class or Student Group Gifts – NEW
28. 507.1 Special Health Services -  NEW
29. 900.15 Distribution of Materials – NEW
12. IASB’s Legislative Priorities for the 2017-18 school year were reviewed.
13. The June financials were shared with the board in this meeting’s board book.
14. The following dates of future meetings and events were announced:
1. July 10, 2017 - E-Registration Opens
2. July 10, 2017 - School Board Candidate Filing Begins
3. July 11, 2017 - MHS Campus will be closed to the public from 10am to 4pm as staff and local emergency services will be conducting active shooter training.
4. August 3, 2017 - School Board Candidate Filing Deadline; 5 p.m.; MCSD Admin Center
5. August 14, 2017 - Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall
15. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

To see the board book for this meeting: Board Book - July 10, 2017