Board Briefs for Monday, April 9, 2018 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Board President Tammi Drawbaugh, Board Vice President Mary Wildermuth, Directors Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Nathan Mather, and Toby McCarter. Director Aaron Finn was absent. 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. A public hearing was held for the purpose of certifying the 2018-19 school budget. 
4. Saul Ocampo and Brook Horton updated the board on recent and upcoming student council activities.
5. The MHS Mock Trial Team was recognized along with advisor Mike Fladlien who was honored at the state event and inducted into the Iowa Mock Trial Hall of Fame.
6. The April Outstanding Employees were recognized. They are: Tasha Cantrell, Kathy Degner, Stacy Emrich, Emily Schroeder, and Lorinda Toborg.
7. No one spoke during Citizens Speak.
8. As part of board targets, Superintendent Riibe presented information on enrollment trends.
9. The consent agenda was approved which includes: 
1. The minutes of the March 5, 2018 Regular Session and the March 26, 2018 Work Session.
2. Employment Recommendations of: 
1. Resignations - Certified Administrators: Jason Wester, Principal, Franklin Elementary.
2. New Hires - Certified Staff: Kenedy Heirmerdinger - MHS Social Studies; Kyle Kennedy - MHS Social Studies.
3. Resignations - Certified Staff (all effective at end of 2017-18 school year unless noted): Michael Clancy - MHS Social Studies; Virginia Dahms - Jefferson Instructional Coach; Travonne Danielson - Franklin 1st Grade (effective 3-21-18); Susan Guffey - MHS Spanish; Rebecca Harris - MHS Math; Kari Morton - Grant 2nd Grade.
4. Resignations - Classified Professionals: Charles Velasquez - Energy Consultant.
5. New Hires - Schedule C: Abigail Zoller - MHS Assistant Forensics; Andrew Dobek - WMS Track.
6. Resignations - Schedule C: Rebecca Harris - MHS Girls Cross Country and MHS Girls Assistant Track; Gabriel McDonald - MHS Assistant Basketball; Herb Holler - MHS Assistant Football.
3. Bills and Claims against the district dated April 9, 2018.
10. Hired Bohnsack and Frommelt, LLP for auditing services for 3 years.
11. Approved certifying the budget for the 2018-19 school year with a levy rate of $14.79105 and a budget in the amount of $86,202,797.
12. Approved the 2018-19 General Student Fee Structure. 
13. Approved the high school athletic sharing agreements with various surrounding districts.
14. A second reading was held on policy 401.5 Family and Medical Leave.
15. The board will conduct Superintendent Riibe’s Evaluation at it's next meeting.
16. The financials for the month of February were shared.
17. The following upcoming meetings and events were announced:
1. April 12, 2018 Kindergarten Round Up; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Administration Center
2. April 13, 2018 Teacher Inservice Day; No School for Students
3. April 23, 2018 Board Work Session; 6 p.m.; Madison Elementary
4. May 14, 2018 Board Regular Session; 7 p.m.; City Hall
18. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

To see the agenda with supporting documents, go to: April 9, 2018 Board Agenda/Supporting Documents

Watch the board meeting on the district's YouTube channel.