Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Board Briefs for Monday, June 12, 2017 Regular Meeting


The Board of Directors of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Those present: Vice President Mary Wildermuth, Directors John Dabeet, Nathan Mather, and Randy Naber. Those absent: President Tammi Drawbaugh, Directors Tim Bower and Aaron Finn. Also present: Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory.

  1. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Visitors and Media Representatives were welcomed.
  3. No one spoke during Citizens Speak.
  4. The consent agenda was approved which included:
    1. Minutes of the May 8, 2017 Regular Session.
    2. Employment Recommendations
      1. New Hires – Certified Staff for 2017-18: Miranda Dobson – ELA 7th and Pre-AP (8th), CMS; Molly Dryg – 6th Grade ELA and Social Studies, CMS; Amber Joyce - Guidance Counselor, WMS; Margaret Milani – Guidance Counselor, MHS; Anna Stange – 1st Grade, McKinley, Sandrine Gabriel – Special Ed, Madison, and Taylor Massy – Language Arts, MHS.
      2. Resignations – Certified Staff: Joshua Battern – Social Studies, MHS; Diane Brown – Media Specialist, CMS; Elizabeth Coffman – ELA, CMS; Joshua Falk – Math, MHS; Lee Falkena – Science, MHS; Olga Johnson – ESL, MHS; Lisa Kesten, Special Ed, Madison; Lisa Kroll – Spanish, MHS; Carol Kula – ESL/Chinese, MHS; Dustin Miller – Spanish, MHS; Wesley Phipps – ELA, MHS; Sarah Williams – Art, Jefferson; and Stephanie Zillig – IC, Jefferson.
      3. Leaves of Absence – Certified Staff: Megan Doane – Fall 2017 Semester.
      4. New Hires – Certified Administrators: Tanise Colvin – Assistant Principal, CMS; Stephanie Zillig – Principal, Madison; Gretchen Price – Principal, Colorado.
      5. New Hires – Classified Professionals: Anna Reyman, H.R. Coordinator.
      6. New Hires – Schedule C: Jesse Owen – Assistant Baseball, MHS; Margaret Milani – MS Volleyball, CMS; Bob Long – MS Basketball (girls), WMS.
      7. Resignations – Schedule C: Joshua Battern – Model UN Advisor, MHS; Joshua Falk – Head Girls Track, MHS and Assistant Girls Cross Country, MHS; Andrew LeClere – Girls Basketball, WMS.
      8. Model Teachers: Tammy Ales, Kelly Beale, Stacy Beatty, Jessica Blanchard, Cassandra Calderon, Michael Clancy, Catherine Clemens, Angela Curtis, Kathryn Dalbey, Lindsey Dindinger, Ann Edkin, Kathy Eichelberger, Britt Goddard, Randy Guerra, Rachel Hansen, Melissa Henderson, Elizabeth Hirschfield, Holly Hull, Agnes Johnson, Pam Joslyn, Jennifer Keltner, Jenna Kiddoo, Shawn Larson-Walgren, Amy Lilienthal, Marsha McGill, Karen Meyer, Jennifer Miller, Lindsay Moeller, Ashley Mohror, Emily Mrosko, Claire Mueller, Elizabeth Negus, Jeff Othmer, Lisa Paul, Sam Paul, Jillian Poppe, Cheryl Reed, Matthew Rivera, Korine Schlawin, Kim Scheider, Rachelle Schneider, Lauire Schoreder, Melissa Schumaker, Amy Skidmore, Mary Spratt, Karen Stern, Brenda Stewart, Dave Tometich, Vicki Tometich, Nancy Van Hemert, Sarah Walsh.
      9. Curriculum Professional Development Leaders: Jackie Kilburn – elementary; Staci Orr – high school, and Julie Stoneking – middle school.
      10. Instructional Coaches: Alison Anson, Leslie Bennett, Laney Berry, Teresa Chavarria, Jill Church, Ginger Dahms, Stacy Emrich, Rachel Fallon, Denise Hillman, Amy Justus, Stacy Olson, Liz Panther, Alex Paulus, Jamie Pugh, Linda Steele, Mackenzie Strouf, Kerri Tharp, and Lyndsay Welsch.
    3. Policies
      1. 203.4 Approval of Administrative Regulations
      2. 501.4R1 Grade Placement Admin Regs
      3. 502.4 Student Activity/Good Conduct with Admin Regs
      4. 503.5 Student Handbooks
      5. 503.7R1 Promotional Campaigns in the Schools Admin Regs
      6. 504.5R1 Student Publications – Admin Regs
      7. 505.5E1 Student Medication Forms
      8. 505.6 Student Insurance General
      9. 506.1 Student Records Access
      10. 506.1E1 Student Records Access – FERPA Annual Notice
      11. 506.12 School Closing Due to Weather or Emergency Conditions and Admin Regs
      12. 506.13R1 Disaster Drills and Disaster Planning – Admin Regs
      13. 506.14 Student Progress Reports and Conferences
      14. 506.16 International Exchange Students
      15. 506.17 Student Recognition and Incentives
      16. 506.3 Transcript of Credits
      17. 506.6 Graduation Requirements
      18. 506.9 Closed Campus
      19. 507.1R1 Student Health Services Admin Regs
      20. 900.15R1 Distribution of Materials Admin Regs 
    4. Bills and Claims against the district dated June 12, 2017.
  5. Approved policy 403.13 Notification of Arrest, Criminal Charges, or Child Abuse Complaints.
  6. Approved the wireless infrastructure upgrade for $255,348.85 from Reliable Solutions LLC of Muscatine, Iowa.
  7. Approved resolution for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years, to transfer from general funds to activity fund an amount necessary to purchase protective and safety equipment required for any extracurricular interscholastic athletic content or competition.
  8. An update was given on the Leader in Me.
  9. Held a first 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 (combining 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 
  10. An update was provided regarding the middle school furniture project.
  11. The May financials were provided.
  12. Upcoming meetings announced:
    1. June 20, 2017 - Board Design Workshop, 5:30 p.m., MCSD Administration Center.
    2. July 10, 2017 - Board Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall.
  13. The meeting adjourned at: 7:30 p.m.

June 12, 2017 Board Book