Board Briefs for Monday, November 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Board members present: Tammi Drawbaugh, Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, and Mary Wildermuth. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.

1. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.
3. MHS Student Council representatives provided an update.
4. November’s Outstanding Employees: Beckie Anderson, Bob Baillie, Nancy Foxen, Amy Justus, David Svensen were recognized.
5. No one spoke during Citizens Speak.
6. Teale Burford and band/orchestra/choir students presented on the Fine Arts Department's successes and upcoming events.
7. Becky Wichers, Director of Teaching and Learning, updated the board on current FAST scores.
8. Mike McGrory, Assistant Superintendent, updated the board on first quarter chronic absenteeism.
9. The consent agenda was approved which included:
1. The minutes of the October 9, 2017 Regular Session and the October 23, 2017 Work Session.
2. Employment Recommendations of:
1. Resignations – Classified Staff: Cindy Miller – Administrative Assistant to the Director of Finance and Budget.
2. New Hires – Certified Staff 2017-18: Kristin Hazelett - .75 FTE Art at Franklin Elementary (revised); Rebecca Nettz – Home School Teacher (.5 FTE) at Administration Center.
3. New Hires – Schedule C: Luke Turelli – Assistant Basketball – MHS; Rebecca Stogdill – MS Mock Trial – CMS; Emma McCreary – MS Yerbook – CMS; Jeannine Mullikin – MS First Tech Challenge – Robotics – CMS; Brandon Welsch, Assistant Girls Golf – MHS; Brendan Nagel – MS Girls Basketball – WMS; Andrew Dobek – MS Boys Basketball – WMS.
3. Student Teaching Agreement with Western Governor’s University.
4. Policies:
1. 501.2 Attendance Policies with Administrative Regulations
2. 505.3R Communicable Diseases Administrative Regulations
3. 601.7 Foreign Study
4. 601.10 Technology and Instructional Materials
5. 602.3R Use of Information Services Administrative Regulations
5.  Bills and Claims Against the District dated November 13, 2017.
10. Approved administration authority to seek modified supplemental amounts from the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Open Enrolled Out not in Fall 2016 and ELL served beyond 5 years.
11. Approved establishing an early retirement program for FY-18 and setting the deadline of January 3, 2018 with presentation for board approval in January 2018. 
12. Approved the contract with Team Services for construction testing and inspection services in the amount of $13,116 for the new MHS Physical Education building.
13. Approved the following policies:
1. 401.15 Personnel Records (moving from 705.3) 
2. 803 Disposal of School Equipment 
3. 805 Crisis Management and Response Plan 
4. 806.1 Buildings and Sites Long Range Planning – NEW 
5. 806.2 Buildings and Sites Surveys – NEW 
6. 806.3 Educational Specifications for Buildings and Sites – NEW 
7. 806.4 Site Acquisition – NEW 
8. 807.1 Maintenance Schedule – NEW 
9. 807.2 Requests for Improvements – NEW 
10. 807.3 Emergency Repairs – NEW 
11. 807.4 Buildings and Site Adaption for Persons with Disabilities – NEW 
12. 807.5 Vandalism – NEW 
13. 807.6 Energy Conservation – NEW 
14. 808 Lease, Sale or Disposal of School Buildings and Sites – NEW 
15. 900.1  Tobacco/Nicotine Free Environment – DELETE 
16. 900.2 Releases to News Media – Internal Unit News 
17. 900.5 Visitation by Students, Adults, Groups, or Agencies to the MCSD 
18. 900.10 News Conferences and Interviews – NEW
19. 900.11 Live Broadcast or Videotaping – NEW 
20. 900.13 Advertising and Promoting – NEW
14. MCSD's role as it pertains to the Muscatine Ag Learning Center was discussed.
15. The MCSD School Foundation structure was reviewed.
16. First reading on the following policies was held:
1. 504.6 Participation in Athletic Events (Student Attendance) – Delete
2. 505.3 Communicable Diseases
3. 506.4 Graduation Honors
4. 601.25 Homework – Delete
17. The October financials were presented for review.
18. The following meeting/important dates were announced:
1. November 15-16, 2017 – IASB Convention
2. November 22, 2017 – 2-hour early dismissal
3. November 23-24, 2017 – Thanksgiving Break
4. December 11, 2017 – Board Regular Session , 7 p.m., City Hall
19. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

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