Board Briefs for Monday, May 14, 2018

The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors Tim Bower, John Dabeet, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Director Aaron Finn was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe 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 Samara Perkins and Kendra Eller provided an update.
4. MHS Earth Science students presented their Human Impact Study on the MHS Pond.
5. Muscatine Community School District’s May Outstanding Employees were recognized. They are: Monica Chavez, Jeff Othmer, Jamie Pugh, Mike Sterner, and Dorene Wagler.
6. The school board members were recognized for their dedication to the students of Muscatine Schools as part of IASB’s School Board Recognition Month.
7. No one spoke during Citizens Speak.
8.  Board Targets/Goals Report: Dan Stein presented information on the CountFast math pilot program that was introduced to the district’s fifth grade students this year.
9. The consent agenda was approved and included the following:
1. The minutes of the April 9, 2018 Regular Session and the April 23, 2018 Work Session
1. Employment Recommendations of:
1. New Hires - Certified Administrators: Julie Stoneking, Principal Franklin Elementary; Leslie Bennett, Assistant Principal McKinley Elementary; Candace Steel, Principal Jefferson Elementary.
2. Resignations - Certified Administrators: Jared Smith, MHS Principal.
3. Resignations - Classified Professionals: Brian Brock, District Student Accounting Manager.
4. New Hires - Certified Staff: Sara Baker, 9th Grade Science; Maureen Beran, MHS Guidance Counselor; Alison Failor, Jefferson 4th Grade; Matthew Hennes, MHS Science; Jacob Huebener, MHS Science; Shannon Iskowitz, McKinley 5th Grade; McKenna Lybbert, Franklin 5th Grade; Mary Nietzel, Jefferson 4th Grade; Taryn Niehaus, Franklin/McKinley TAG; Catherine Sarrazin, Mulberry Guidance; Warren Snook, MHS Math; Dawn Thompson, Grant 1st Grade; Emily Wolf, Franklin 1st Grade.
5. Resignations -  Certified Staff: Trista Bryant, Jefferson 4th Grade; Laura Christensen, MHS Math; Micaela Haight, CMS At Risk; Matthew Havemann, CMS SPED; Elizabeth Hirschfield, MHS Math; Amy Justus, WMS Instructional Coach; Faye Lindsey, Jefferson Vocal Music; Jonie Lopez, WMS Math; Margaret Milani, MHS Guidance; Grant Stewart, Madison 3rd Grade; Kerri Tharp, WMS Instructional Coach; Denise Thorson, Jefferson SPED; Meredith Truitt, McKinley SPED; Allison Wolfgram, Mulberry SPED.
6. TLC - Instructional Coach Resignations: Julie Stoneking, Middle School CPDL; Leslie Bennett, McKinley; Stacy Emrich, Colorado; Lindsay Welsch, Madison.
7. New Hires - Schedule C: Nicholas Swanson, MHS Assistant Baseball; Randy Rosa, MHS Assistant Baseball; Konnie Hurlbut, MHS Assistant Softball.
8. Resignations - Schedule C: Sarah Martin Allen, MHS Head Pom; Matthew Havemann, CMS Team Leader SPED; Kailyn Kaiser Stumpf, CMS Volleyball; William Flowers, CMS Track; Dakotah Sommer, WMS Volleyball; Kaylea Rusch, MHS Softball; Chris Lary, WMS Football; Joe Bartling, WMS Football; Heather Clark, WMS Curriculum Coordinator SPED; Margaret Milani, CMS Volleyball; Alan McDonald, MHS Assistant Basketball; Tristan Tolle, WMS Stage and Drama; Rebecca Zahradnik, MHS Assistant Girls Basketball; Gary Belger, MHS Head Boys Basketball; Micaela Haight, MHS Assistant Volleyball and Assistant Girls Track; Lynette Larson, WMS ELA Curriculum Coordinator; Elizabeth Hirschfield, MHS Math Curriculum Coordinator; Matthew Rivera, WMS Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator.
2. Bills and Claims against the district dated May 14, 2018.
3. Student Teaching Agreements with Western Illinois University and St. Ambrose University.
2. Board policy 401.5 Family and Medical Leave was approved.
3. The tentative list of graduates for the Class of 2018 was approved.
4. The recommended salary adjustment for administrators and non-union classified professionals to follow Chapter 20 guidelines as of May 1, 2018 (1.75%) was approved.
5. The Collective Bargaining Agreements between Muscatine Community School District and Local 1560, Council of AFSCME for the Secretarial, Clerical, Aide, and Paraeducator Unit, Bus Driver Unit, Food Service Unit, and Custodial/Maintenance Unit was approved.
6. Approved the following budgeted PPEL expenditures:
1. the purchase of musical instruments and furniture not to exceed $918,247 in a one year time period.
2. the purchase of MHS Physical Education Facility Equipment up to $400,000.
3. the purchase computer replacements up to $500,000. 
4. the purchase of the following transportation vehicles: a) Activity Van (1) - $28,564; b) Micro Bus (1) - $58,101; and c) Propane Buses (8) - $759,376 with 8 trade-ins.
7. Melissa Tiedemann with Stanley Consultants updated the board on the MHS Science/STEM Feasibility Study.
8. Superintendent Riibe discussed long-range planning for facilities as it pertains to declining enrollment.
9. Director of Finance Tom Anderson presented the March financials.
10. The following announcements of upcoming meetings and events were announced:
1. May 23: Seniors Last Day
2. May 27: Class of 2018 Graduates
3. May 28: Memorial Day
4. May 30: Student’s Last Day; 2-Hour Early Dismissal
5. May 31: Retirement and 30 Year Employee Celebration
6. June 11: Regular Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall
11. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. 

Board Agenda with Supporting Documents
Board Meeting via YouTube