Board Briefs for Monday, March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting

The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, and Mary Wildermuth were present. 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. Student Council Representatives Saul Ocampo and Kayla Scholz updated the board on recent and upcoming student council activities.
4. The February-March MCSD Outstanding Employees were recognized. They are: Nate Randleman, Becky Blake, Edna Valenzuela, Andrea Wilford, and Connie Czerwiec.
5. No one spoke during Citizens Speak.
6. Board Targets:
1. Superintendent Riibe shared the recent newscast from WHBF News highlighting the partnership between Muscatine Schools and the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, specifically the online scholarship program for Muscatine High School Seniors.
7. Approved the consent agenda which includes:
1. The minutes of the February 12, 2018 Regular Session and the February 26, 2018 Work Session.
2. Employment Recommendations of:
1. Resignations – Certified Staff: (All effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year) Janessa Ford - Jefferson Kindergarten, Andrea Hogenson – WMS Math, Melinda Olesu – CMS ELA, and Janet Polley – MHS Math.
2. Resignations – Schedule C: Davis Schrock – MHS Head Forensics, Betsabe Schrock – MHS Assistant Forensics.
3. New Hires – Schedule C: William Flowers – MHS Assistant Track, Brianna Hilton – MHS Head Forensics.
3. Bills and Claims Against the District dated March 5, 2018.
4. Admin Regulations to Policies:
1. 403.2R Substance-Free Workplace – Admin Reg
2. 401.5R1 Family and Medical Leave – Admin Reg
3. 401.5R2 Family and Medical Leave – Admin Reg
5. Student Teaching Agreement with UNI.
8. Tabled the agenda item VII. G. Approve Audit Agreement between MCSD and Bohnsack and Frommelt for FY 18, FY 19, and FY 20 in order for the district to seek a second quote from another vendor. 
9. Approved setting public hearing for the purpose of certifying the 2018-19 budget for 7 p.m. on April 9, 2018 at City Hall in Council Chambers, 215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine, Iowa.
10. Approved the Teacher Leadership Compensation 2018-19 Instructional Coaches. 
11. Approved the School Improvement Advisory Committee membership as presented. 
12. Held a first reading on Policy 401.5 Family and Medical Leave.
13. Superintendent Riibe updated the board on the proposed Early Childhood Center (ECC).
1. A more in depth presentation will take place at the board’s next work session, March 26, 2018.
14. The Superintendent discussed the RFP for transportation services noting that the savings were not feasible for the district to pursue such a service. 
15. The financials for the month of January were shared.
16. The following meetings and events were announced:
1. March 5-8, 2018 Parent-Teacher Conferences
2. March 6, 2018: Muskie Boy’s Basketball vs. Iowa City West - Des Moines
3. March 8, 2018: 2-Hour Early Dismissal
4. March 9, 2018: No School - Conference Comp Day
5. March 12-16, 2018: Spring Break
6. March 26, 2018: Board Work Session; 6 p.m.; Central Middle School
7. March 30, 2018: No School; Non-contract day
17. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

For supporting documents of the board agenda items, go to: March 5, 2018 Board Meeting

To watch the livestream of the meeting, go to: March 5, 2018 Board Meeting (YouTube)