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