tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45917864990680807282024-03-13T21:53:57.900-07:00MCSD CommunicationsMCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-89279823695151115392019-12-10T12:39:00.002-08:002019-12-10T12:39:26.862-08:00Board Briefs for Monday, December 9, 2019 Regular Session<iframe width="100%" height="600" src="https://www.smore.com/hxu6e-mcsd-board-briefs?embed=1" title="MCSD Board Briefs" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" style="min-width: 320px;border: none;"></iframe>MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-52591362904732709052019-11-25T14:11:00.000-08:002019-11-25T14:11:11.204-08:00Board Briefs for Monday, November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting (Retiring Board, Annual/Organizational Meeting)<iframe width="100%" height="600" src="https://www.smore.com/14t5h-mcsd-board-briefs?embed=1" title="MCSD Board Briefs" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" style="min-width: 320px;border: none;"></iframe>MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-73437276561386820192019-10-18T12:06:00.001-07:002019-10-18T12:06:53.717-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, October 14, 2019 Special and Regular Sessions<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="600" scrolling="auto" src="https://www.smore.com/fu13y-mcsd-board-briefs?embed=1" style="border: none; min-width: 320px;" title="MCSD Board Briefs" width="100%"></iframe>MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-78986672857118212872019-09-11T14:28:00.000-07:002019-09-11T14:29:24.207-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, September 9, 2019 Regular Board Meeting<div class="p1">
<span class="s1">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District, met in regular session on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></div>
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<li><span class="s1">The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li>Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</li>
<li>Citizens Speak:</li>
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<li>Gabby Dennis, 2002 Logan Street, spoke in regards to naming the combined junior high after Susan Clark.</li>
<li>Paul Thielmann, 1500 Oak Street, read a letter written by Dr. Paul Finkelman, as he could not be present at the meeting. Mr. Thielmann, along with Dr. Finkelman, spoke on behalf of naming the combined junior high after Susan Clark.</li>
<li>Annette Hovland, 1914 Mulberry Avenue, spoke in support of naming the combined junior high school after Susan Clark.</li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Elementary principals provided an <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dFR5zfKkaws93vKyguJ3ICf0X_iqgpiTaRLUMMig-oE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">update</a> on the start of school especially noting Muskie Family Night, technology upgrades, 5th-6th grade essentials, blending and creating new traditions, professional learning, Muskie Home Visits, and finally, an update and invite to the Muskie Early Learning Center’s Community Open House.</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">MHS Student Council Representatives Marcos Bautista and C.J. Palmer provided information on student council activities.</span></li>
<li>The consent agenda was approved as follows:</li>
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<li>The minutes of August 12, 2019, Regular Session.</li>
<li>Employment Recommendations:</li>
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<li><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Kim Tooman, ESL, Grant and Madison; Matthew Bettis, Strat II SPED, Grant.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Sandrine Gabriel, Strat II, Grant.</span></li>
<li><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Scott Roberts, Girls’ Head Cross Country, MHS, and Girls’ Head Track, MHS; Susan Wheeler, MS Volleyball, CMS; Ann Edkin, MS Volleyball, CMS; Elizabeth Panther, MS Curriculum Leader-ELA, WMS; Alison Anson, MS Curriculum Leader-Math, WMS; Anna Miller, MS Cross Country (one year only, replaces Marcy Duffe on leave of absence); Rebecca Stogdill, MS Mock Trial, WMS.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Brian Mathis, MS Basketball, WMS; Brandon Welsch, Girls Golf, MHS; Michaela Hogan, Model UN, MHS.</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Bills and Claims against the district dated September 9, 2019.</span></li>
<li>Student Teaching Agreement with the University of Iowa.</li>
<li>Denied Jacinda Voss’ request to be released from her teaching contract post-May 20, 2019.</li>
<li>Approved the Mentoring and Induction Consortium Agreement between Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency and Muscatine Community School District for the 2019-2020 school year. </li>
<li>Jeff Sandberg from Legat Architects presented <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4kUc-_dlHHAeHd5dC1TRTNVVmdxYnFHT2FSMGRiUVFaT19Z" target="_blank">information</a> on the MHS Storm Shelter Project. </li>
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<li>Approved setting the public hearing <span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">o</span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">n the proposed plans, specifications, proposed form of contract, and the estimated cost of said improvement for the MHS Storm Shelter Project for Monday, October 14, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Approved inviting the following firms: Grundmeyer Leader Search, McPherson & Jacobson LLC, and Ray and Associations Inc. to present to the board prior to the October 14, 2019, Regular Board Meeting.</span></li>
<li>Appointed President Drawbaugh as the IASB Delegate for the board. </li>
<li>Approved naming the combined middle school Susan Clark Junior High School. </li>
<li>Discussed the Early Retirement Option for FY 2020. </li>
<li>Announced the upcoming meetings and events:</li>
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<li>September 9-14, 2019: <span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IAnVprXbwmUM5nSPa5apvonvULY0KljYzUDu3fRpHgc/edit?usp=sharing" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Muskie Homecoming Week</a></span></li>
<li>September 11, 2019: 2-hour Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Development</li>
<li>September 16, 17, 18, 2019: Curriculum Audit </li>
<li>September 16, 2019: Parent/Community Interview Night at the Administration Center at 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (for the curriculum audit)I</li>
<li>September 17, 2019: Staff Interview Night at the Administration Center at 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (for the curriculum audit)</li>
<li>September 19, 2019: Board Candidate Filing Deadline, 5 p.m.</li>
<li>September 19, 2019: Muskie Early Learning Center Community Open House; 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.</li>
<li>September 24, 2019: League of Women Voter’s Board Candidate Night, 7 p.m., City Hall</li>
<li>October 9, 2019: 2-hour Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Development</li>
<li>October 14, 2019: Board Regular Meeting, 7 p.m, City Hall</li>
<li>October 28, 2019: Board Work Session, 6 p.m., Administration Center Muskie Room</li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.</span></li>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GpwtDI-o0XE2kV0u6dmZ8MG_0ZjpYS8PAaEynMYxw-o/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Board Agenda with Supporting Documents</a></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-bnb8sbwW6C870LKdpeOGDgBly5UxfXUhsGigLUXvIk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Unofficial Minutes</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.7px;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, August 12, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Citizens Speak:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Speaking on behalf of naming the combined middle school after Susan Clark were:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dan Clark, 1221 Mulberry Avenue.</span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sandy Stanley, 918 Acorn Lane.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Annette Hovland, 1914 Mulberry Avenue.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Dana Wright, 13111 311th Street W, Illinois City, </span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">spoke about the circumstances of her resignation.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Board Targets/Goals Report:</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Report Card to the Community <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B6KMAMveUuBtUMJ2jhzbQLarSeRm9CtU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">presentation</a>.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.7px;">Approved moving agenda item</span> VI. I. “Requests for Release from Teaching Contract Post-May 20, 2019 (Board Policy 404.6)” to this portion of the meeting</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved acceptance of Dana Wright’s and Sarah Meyer’s late resignation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved denial of the late the resignations of Sara Baker, Sandrine Gabriel, and Andrew Strunk. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Board Target/Goal Report continued:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17fTxND_VW5gC88AtnZ3URAfGCY0BztKhc-iuIl2btUw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Construction Update</a>.</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Director Naber left the meeting at 9:03 p.m.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the consent agenda as follows:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The minutes of July 8, 2019, Regular Session.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Employment Recommendations:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Administrative Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Staci Orr, Assistant Principal, MHS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Rachel Bousselot, Gifted and Talented, Grant/Mulberry; Rebecca Ford, SPED Strat I, Jefferson; Billie Inskeep, Kindergarten, Franklin; Carlee Jensen, SPED Strat I, Jefferson; Holly Reeves, SPED Strat I, Franklin; Douglas Ward, SPED Strat I, TBD.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Alicia Schmitt, Guidance Counselor, Franklin.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Danny Chick III, MS Football; Cheryl Middaugh, MS Curriculum Leader - SPED; Kathleen Schippers, Curriculum Coordinator- World Languages, MHS; Cassi Montandon, Assistant Volleyball, MHS; Jeannine Mullikin, MS Team Leader-Exploratories; Jordan Meyer, MS Team Leader-Math; Emily Mrosko, MS Yearbook, CMS; Kenedy Heimerdinger, Student Council Assistant Advisor, MHS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Emma McCreary, MS Yearbook, CMS; Michael Simpson, MS Swimming.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Classified Professionals</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Jesus Quiroz, Technology Support.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bills and Claims against the district dated August 12, 2019.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Special Education Contract with West Liberty Community School District (student i.d. #...2284).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Program Service Agreement with Genesis Health System for FY20.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Memorandum of Agreement for College Credit Courses for High School Students with Eastern Iowa Community College (Muscatine Community College).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Agreement to provide consultant services for Registered Dietician Services with Performance Health and Fitness, LLC for FY90.</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the MCSD Student Handbook for the 2019-20 school year. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the agreement of service with Unity Healthcare for one full-time nurse. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the orchestra instrument purchase from West Music in the amount of $55,554.79.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the release for Request for Proposals for a Superintendent’s Search Firm. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the third and final reading of Policy 201.4 Elections of the Board. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The May financials were provided for board review.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The following upcoming meetings and events were announced.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 13: Mobile Food Pantry; 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; MHS Back Parking Lot</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 14: New Teachers Report</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 19: Teacher Quality Inservice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 20: Super Inservice for All Staff (all buildings closed 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 21 and 22: All Teacher Report</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 23: First Day of School for Grades 1-9 (New Muskie Day for Grade 9)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 23: Staggered Start for ½ of PK, Begindergarten, Kindergarten</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 26: Staggered Start for ½ of PK, Begindergarten, Kindergarten</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 26: All students grades 1-12 attend</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 26: First Day for Acceptance of School Board Nomination Papers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">September 2: Labor Day; No School</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">September 9: Regular Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.</span></li>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IRBGZ7DDyqKOM5h4ApQyn-tP8FbZjts4wJV4CunAKMo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Board Agenda with Supporting Documents</span></a></div>
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<span class="s1">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, July 8, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Vice President Mary Wildermuth called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Toby McCarter were present. President Tammi Drawbaugh and Director Randy Naber were absent. Also present was Superintendent Jerry Riibe.</span></div>
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<li><span class="s1">The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
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<li>Jacqueline McCoy, 2114 Schley, asked the Board to consider naming the combined Muscatine Jr. High School after Susan Clark, daughter of Alexander Clark. </li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Students will graduate prepared for post-secondary success: Superintendent Riibe gave an update on a proposed new high school pathways program. </span></li>
<li>Students will learn in a positive and supportive environment: Dr. Kandy Steel, Jefferson Elementary Principal, presented information on the Muskie Super Summer STEA<span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><sup>2</sup></span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">M Camp.</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Minutes of June 10, 2019, Regular Session.</span></li>
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<li><u>New Hires - Administrative Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;"><u>:</u> Thomas Ulses, Assistant Principal/Activities & Athletic Director, MHS.</span></li>
<li><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Taylor Anderson, 4th Grade Teacher, Franklin; Sarah Baldi, German Teacher, MHS; Nicole Benisch, Kindergarten Teacher, Grant; Rebecca Bettis, Special Education Strat I Teacher, McKinley; Meredith Gorman, 5th Grade Teacher, Madison; Chelsea Spray, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Muskie Early Learning Center; Debi Wesolowski, Special Education Strat II Teacher, Grant.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Kayla Huber, Special Education Teacher, Franklin; Kelly Polukonda, Kindergarten Teacher, Franklin.</span></li>
<li><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Skye Petersen, Pom Pon Assistant, MHS; Amy Justus, MS Team Leader - ELA, CMS; Anna Rauenbuehler, MS Cross Country (2019-20 school year only).</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Nathan Rickard, MS Team Leader, Exploratories, CMS; Jacob Huebener, Mock Trial, MHS; Marcy Duffe, MS Cross Country (2019-20 school year only).</span></li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Bills and Claims against the district dated July 8, 2019.</span></li>
<li>Muscatine Preschool Alliance Contracts with Head Start, Guardian Angel, A Child’s Place, and Wonder Years.</li>
<li>Special Education Contracts with Dubuque Community School District (student i.d. #...3398) and Iowa City Community School District (student i.d. #...1072).</li>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Employment Recommendations - Resignations - Administrative Staff, specifically, Superintendent Riibe’s resignation effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year was approved with gratitude for his service and commitment to the Muscatine community further noting that board members had known of his intentions to retire at the end of the 19-20 school year.</span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Superintendent's Evaluation was discussed with the recommendation to utilize last year's model and how that can also serve to determine the leadership qualities needed in the next superintendent.</span></li>
<li>Upcoming meetings and events were announced:</li>
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<li>July 8, 2019, Online Registration Opens</li>
<li>July 22-25, 2019, <span id="docs-internal-guid-a99b9f7e-7fff-dd13-3b43-09be33ed11d8"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All school buildings will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to provide </span></span>assistance to those families who need help with the registration process.</li>
<li>August 12, 2019, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Regular Board Meeting; 7 PM; City Hall</span></li>
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<li>The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.</li>
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</style>MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-84780341133146786872019-06-11T13:31:00.000-07:002019-06-11T13:31:19.045-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, June 10, 2019 Regular Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Vice President Mary Wildermuth called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, and Randy Naber were present. President Tammi Drawbaugh was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></div>
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<li>Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</li>
<li>Citizens Speak:</li>
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<li>Jacqueline McCoy, 2114 Schley, spoke to the naming of the combined Central/West Middle School and advocated for naming the school after Susan Clark.</li>
<li>Jay Brady, 417 Kindler Avenue, spoke to the naming of the combined Central/West Middle School and also advocated for the school building to be named after Susan Clark.</li>
<li>Dan Clark, 1221 Mulberry Avenue, referred to the <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1keQbE91xTTwxwPfR7WUQ7hrhR9JAccpj">handout</a> given to board members regarding key points for advocating for Susan Clark Junior High School as the name of the combined Central/West Middle School building.</li>
<li>Sue Thielmann, 1500 Oak Street, explained how naming the combined Central/West Middle School after Susan Clark would benefit the students of the school district by supporting diversity in the school system.</li>
<li>Jean Clark, 1221 Mulberry Avenue, advocated for naming the combined Central/West Middle School after Susan Clark noting that there are few school buildings in Iowa and the nation named after females.</li>
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<li>There were no items discussed under the Board Targets/Goals agenda item.</li>
<li>The consent agenda was approved as follows:</li>
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<li>The minutes of May 13, 2019, Regular Meeting.</li>
<li>Employment Recommendations:</li>
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<li><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Stephanie Cromer, English Language Arts, MHS; Emily Hill, Special Education Strat I, WMS; Sariah Lee, 2nd Grade, Grant; Bryce Lightner, Industrial Tech, MHS; Kathryn Matson, 2nd Grade, Franklin; Cassi Montandon, Ag, MHS; Anna Putman, Kindergarten, Franklin.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Certified Staff</u><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Haley Denton, English/Language Arts, CMS; Rebecca Eggert, 3rd Grade, Franklin; Carol Hightower, Special Ed, Jefferson; Lisa McKee, 3rd Grade, Grant; Jamie Pugh, Instructional Coach, McKinley.</span></li>
<li><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Luis Enrique Torres, Assistant Baseball, MHS; Mollie LaRue, Head Cheer, MHS; Hannah Whitworth, Assistant Cheer, MHS.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">: Alissa Castle, Assistant Volleyball, MHS; Chris Foxen, Assistant Boys Track, MHS; Mary Goedken, Assistant Boys Tennis, MHS; Jacob Huebener, MS Mock Trial, WMS; Austin Kinsey, Assistant Girls Soccer, MHS; Ron Kiser, Head Boys Tennis, MHS; Amy Lilienthal, MS Team Leader - Math, CMS; Jordan Meyer, Assistant Girls Soccer, MHS; Thomas Randleman, Head Girls Golf, MHS; Randy Rosa, Assistant Baseball, MHS; Dakotah Sommer, Volleyball, CMS; Megan Stutzel, Volleyball, WMS; Tristan Tolle, MS Stage and Drama, CMS.</span></span></span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Administrators</u><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Shauna Koppenhaver, Assistant Principal, MHS.</span></li>
<li><u>New Hires - Classified Professionals</u><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: James Ludman, Assistant Supervisor, Facilities and Maintenance.</span></li>
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<li>Bills and Claims Against the District dated June 10, 2019.</li>
<li>The Special Education Contracts with Clinton Community School District (student i.d. *2919), Piney Ridge Behavioral (student i.d. *1072), Des Moines Public Schools (student i.d. *2386, *4687), Columbus Community School District (student i.d. *5360), Grant Wood AEA (student i.d. *7105), College Community School District (student i.d. *0992).</li>
<li>Agreement between Eastern Iowa Community College District/Muscatine Community College and Muscatine Community School District for video production and cablecast services for July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022.</li>
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<li>Approved <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the contract with Curriculum Management Solutions for a curriculum audit in the amount of $40,900 with a post-audit visit option of $3,000. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Approved</span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">waiving a portion of the instructional material fee from $85 (9-12) and $55 (K-8) to $40 for students in grades K-12 for the 2019-20 school year</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Approved</span></span> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bsFtt11Z1gEDgme7d-yJFrWYFViVo_z4">3-year lease with American Capital</a> for student/classroom technology hardware not to exceed the annual budgeted amount of $500,000. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Approved the acceptance of</span></span> the bid from Midland Paper in the amount of $33,187.23. </li>
<li>Approved the acceptance of the bid from Rapids Foodservice Contract and Design of Cedar Rapids for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and services in the amount of $263,983.60. </li>
<li>Krista Regennitter, Director of the Muscatine County ISU Extension and Outreach presented an update on the <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=17XrcznASIaId4Asu1dMjL5MLwad7O3SP">Juntos Program</a>.</li>
<li>A second reading on policy 201.4 Elections to the Board was held.</li>
<li>The financials for the months of March and April 2019 were reviewed.</li>
<li>The following upcoming meetings and events were shared:</li>
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<li>Summer Hours for district buildings (including the Administration Center): 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Closed on Fridays. </li>
<li>July 8, 2019: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.; City Hall</li>
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<li>The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.</li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></span></div>
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<li><span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">No one spoke during Citizen Speaks.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Muscatine High School student council representatives provided a student council update of recent and upcoming activities.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Muscatine Schools Outstanding Employees for May were recognized <span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Ashley Patterson-Martinez, Deb Fisk, Katelyn Howell, Sue Jensen, and Cathy Kramer.</span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Board Goals/Targets Report:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Wendy Donald and Sue Jensen presented the<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ukdg2n7pxXxJDNm0796ZSgn3XV4J9EWsKiGALQzsDAM/edit?usp=sharing"> CMS Student Project “Muskie Spirit Jewelry Designs.”<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">The consent agenda was approved as follows:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">The minutes of April 8, 2019, Regular Meeting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Employment Recommendations:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Megan Cleveland, Spanish teacher, MHS; Natalie Fobian, 6th Grade, McKinley; Kristen Harold, 6th Grade, Madison; Megan Privratsky, Early Childhood Special Education, MELC; Anna Rauenbuehler, 1st Grade, Mulberry; Spencer Shepherd, P.E., MHS; Andrew Ward, Project Search Coordinator, MHS; Alison Warren, Science teacher, MHS; Logan Wilson, Guidance Counselor, McKinley.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Resignations - Certified Staff (all effective at end of 2018-19 academic year)</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Joyce Blitsch, ESL, WMS; Jordan Chambliss, 2nd Grade, Franklin; Benjamin Deuerling, Industrial Tech, MHS; Jonathan Eves, Social Studies, WMS; Melissa Maloney, SPED Strat II, Jefferson; Taylor Massey, English/Language Arts, MHS; Rachel Philipps, Guidance Counselor, Colorado; Andrea Sitzmann, 2nd Grade, Grant; Elizabeth Vogeler, 1st Grade, Mulberry.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Robert Gaunt, Softball Assistant, MHS; Jennifer Haag, Softball Assistant, MHS; Nicholas Swanson, Baseball Assistant, MHS; Jason Stoltzfus, Track Assistant, MHS; Molly Carroll, Show Choir, MHS; Adrian Sanchez, Boys Soccer Assistant, MHS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Resignations - Schedule C (effective at end of 2018-19 academic year)</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Justin Johnson, Science Dept Curriculum Coordinator, MHS; Abigail Lange, Assistant Pom Pon, MHS; Ricardo Leza, Boys Soccer Assistant, MHS; Travis Morgan, Boys Basketball, MHS; Derek Schipper, MS Football, WMS; Ashley Sink, Head Cheer, MHS; Randy Rosa, Baseball, MHS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Resignations - Administrators</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Susan O’Donnell, Principal, WMS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Retirements - Administrators</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">: Mike Morgan, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, MHS.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Bills and Claims Against the District dated May 13, 2019.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The Special Education Contracts with Iowa City Community School District (student i.d. # *4478, *9744).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Student Teaching Agreement with Iowa Wesleyan University.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Driver’s Education Contract with Mississippi Bend AEA for 2020-21.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Athletic Sharing Agreements for the 2019-20 school year:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Boys’ Tennis with Wilton and Louisa-Muscatine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Boys’ Soccer with Durant, Wilton, and Louisa-Muscatine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Boys’ Swimming with Durant, Wilton, and Louisa-Muscatine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Boys’ Bowling with West Liberty</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Girls’ Bowling with West Liberty</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Girls’ Soccer with Wilton, Louisa-Muscatine, Durant</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Girls’ Tennis with Wilton, Louisa-Muscatine, Durant</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Girls’ Swimming and Diving with Wilton, Louisa-Muscatine, Durant, and West Liberty</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Approved <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the Memorandum of Understanding between the Muscatine Community School District and the Muscatine Education Association regarding the duration of the Agreement of the Master Contract to extend through June 30, 2022.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Approved <span class="s5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Award of Contract to Heuer Construction, Inc. for the Madison Parking Lot Improvement Project</span><span class="s6" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> in the amount of $127,303.50</span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(20, 20, 20); color: #141414;">. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #141414;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20);">Approved</span></span> <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the Award of Contract for Facility Improvements to Colorado School (Muscatine Early Learning Center) to Precision Builders in the amount of $291,700</span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #141414;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20);">Approved</span></span> the <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the Award of Contract for the Muscatine High School Science/STEM Addition to Bush Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $7,535,500 which includes Alternate Numbers 2 ($24,900 ADD), 3 ($13,000 ADD), 4 ($108,600 ADD), 5 ($20,100 ADD), 6 ($5,400), 7 ($19,000), and 8 ($0.00 ADD)</span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #141414; font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20);">The storm shelter issue was discussed noting an agreeable conclusion has been determined between the MCSD and City of Muscatine.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Approved <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the Fiscal Agent Agreement between Early Childhood Iowa Muscatine County and Muscatine Community School District for three years.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Approved directing<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> the superintendent to provide suicide education training to all employees prior to October 1, 2019, as prescribed by Iowa statute.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Approved <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the Tentative List of Graduates for the Class of 2019. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Approved <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the non-union bargaining personnel salary increase of 2.5% for the 2019-2020 school year. All ayes; motion carried.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Motion died due to lack of a second to authorize the expenditure of general/categorical fund monies for non-MCSD students attending College for Kids at a rate comparable to MCSD students who reside within the boundaries of the Muscatine Community School District. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The first reading on policy 201.4 Elections to the Board was held.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The financials for the months of January and February 2019 were presented.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The following events/meetings were announced:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">May 15, 2019, Senior Awards Night; 6:30 p.m.; MHS Auditorium</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">May 18, 2019, Stringfest 2019; 7 p.m.; MHS Auditorium</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">May 20, 2019, MHS Band Awards; 6 p.m.; MHS Cafeteria</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">May 23, 2019, Senior’s Last Day</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">May 26, 2019, The Class of 2019 Graduates; 2 p.m.; MHS Gymnasium</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">May 27, 2019, Memorial Day - No School</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">June 3, 2019, Muskie Heart of Learning - Celebration of Service; 6 p.m.; MCSD Administration Center</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">June 5, 2019, Last Day for Students; 2-hour Early Dismissal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">June 6, 2019, Last Day for Teachers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">June 10, 2019, School Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.</span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Director Aaron Finn was present via conference phone. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></div>
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<li><span class="s1">The board, led by Boy Scout Troup 783, recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li>Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</li>
<li>The public hearing for the purpose of certifying the FY 19 budget was held.</li>
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<li>There was no discussion and no oral or written comments were received.</li>
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<li>The public hearing for the purpose of the proposed plans, specifications, proposed form of contract and the estimated cost of said improvements for the Madison Elementary Parking Lot/Student Drop-Off Reconfiguration Project was held. </li>
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<li>Muscatine High School student council representatives provided a student council update.</li>
<li>April's Outstanding Employees for April were recognized. They are <span class="s2" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">Beth Gomez, Marsha Shingledecker, Belen Marquez, Gailia Spenner, and Keri Delzell.</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;"> </span></li>
<li>Board Goals/Targets Report: </li>
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<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IPDSmN4bZ_0gZBVHu66i-qZ4UDjEPwrHWdbedGQ-HFA/edit?usp=sharing">ACT data presentation</a>.</li>
<li>Proposed curriculum audit.</li>
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<li>The consent agenda was approved as follows:</li>
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<li>The Minutes of March 11, 2019, Regular Meeting.</li>
<li>Employment Recommendations:</li>
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<li><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">: Lindsay Clove, 5-6 Orchestra Teacher; Hudson Johnston, 6th-grade teacher, Madison; Amy Justus, English/Language Arts, CMS; Grant Pippert, Social Studies, MHS; Addam Rouse, 6th-grade teacher, Franklin; Hayley Yong-Druivenga, 6th-grade teacher, Jefferson.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Certified Staff (all effective at end of 2018-19 academic year)</u><span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">: Benjamin Moehlmann, Science, MHS; Alexzandra Paulus, Instructional Coach/Special Education, MHS; Elizabeth Thomas, At-Risk Counselor, MHS; Christina Walker, Instructional Coach, CMS.</span></li>
<li><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">: Ann Edkin, MS Track, CMS; Grant Pippert, Head Baseball, MHS; Alexandra Rauenbuehler, MS Track, WMS.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Schedule C (effective at end of 2018-19 academic year)</u><span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">: Timothy Armstrong, Head Girls Cross Country and Track, MHS; Dakotah Summer, MS Curriculum Leader - ELA, WMS; Megan Stutzel, MS Curriculum Leader - Math, WMS.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Classified Professionals</u><span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">: Don Krings, Transportation Supervisor.</span></li>
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<li>Bills and Claims Against the District dated April 8, 2019.</li>
<li>Special Education Contracts with Unity Point at Home (student i.d. # *8916), Columbus Community School District (student i.d. # *3339), and College Community School District (student i.d. # *0992).</li>
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<li>Approved <span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Proposed Form of Contract, and the Estimated Cost of Said Improvements for the<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SCnMunxPY7VOsPdeT0LvzdbKp60A39qlbm_zDZGkYus/edit?usp=sharing"> Madison Elementary Parking Lot/Student Drop-Off Reconfiguration Project</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.7px;">Approved</span></span> <span class="s5" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">the purchase of two maintenance trucks in the amount of $63,348 from Krieger’s</span><span class="s1" style="color: #141414; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141414; font-family: "calibri";"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-size: 14.7px;">Approved</span></span> the purchase of five buses from School Bus Sales<span class="s6" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;"> in the amount of $519,584.00. Capital Projects funds will be used for the purchase after July 1, 2019 (FY20 budget)</span><span class="s1" style="color: #141414; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141414; font-family: "calibri";"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-size: 14.7px;">Approved</span></span> certifying the budget for the 2019-2020 School Year w<span class="s6" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">ith a $13.82521 levy rate and budget of $91,028,102<span style="color: #141414;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20);">.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141414; font-family: "calibri";"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-size: 14.7px;">Approved</span></span> the School Fees and Lunch Prices for the 2019-20 school year<span class="s4" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141414; font-family: "calibri";"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20); font-size: 14.7px;">Approved</span></span> <span class="s1" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">the Collective Bargaining Agreements between Muscatine Community School District and the Council of AFSCME Local 1560 for the Secretary, Clerical, Aide and Paraeducator Units, the Bus Driver Unit and the Custodial/Maintenance Unit.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.7px;">The non-union salary adjustment agenda item was tabled</span></span>.</li>
<li>Updates were given regarding the McKinley Elementary Project and the MHS Science/STEM Project.</li>
<li>The upcoming meetings and events were announced:</li>
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<li>April 19, 2019: <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">No School/Non-Contract Day</span></li>
<li>April 22, 2019: <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">No School/Teacher Inservice</span></li>
<li>April 28, 2019: <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">Excellence in Education Scholarship Ceremony; 1 PM; MHS Commons</span></li>
<li>May 13, 2019: <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.7px;">Regular School Board Meeting; 7 PM; City Hall</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.7px;">The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.</span></span></li>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_3XOg2xg-GXH2JtW36DyGNgQktpdeDZs1C_7DspcbE/edit?usp=sharing">Board Agenda with Supporting Documents</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TELJOUVqwV4&t=20s">Watch the Board Meeting via MCSD YouTube Channel </a></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iyWcFSOiCYX5Y_0C30fwp6o3aEwAou2uh3--0ND2ZQ0/edit?usp=sharing">Unofficial Minutes of April 8, 2019</a></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, March 11, </span>2019, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Nathan Mather, Randy Naber were present. Director Aaron Finn was present via conference phone. Directors Toby McCarter and Mary Wildermuth </span>were<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;"> absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="s1">The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Citizens Speak: Daphne Donald, 1559 Washington Street, and Becky Eserhaut, 16219 H. Avenue, invited everyone to participate in Race for the Schools on May 4, 2019, either by <a href="http://www.getmeregistered.com/RaceForTheSchools">walking, running</a>, or <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084faaa62aa2fd0-saturday">volunteering</a>. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Muscatine High School student council representatives provided an update of recent and upcoming student council activities.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Muscatine Schools Outstanding Employees for February and March were recognized: <span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Randy Gerdts, Steve Eggers, Jamie Hein, Virgil Bierman, Dylan King, Ed Mineart, Isaac James, Todd Hyink, Steve Preston, and Les Hunter.</span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;"> </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Board Goals/Targets:</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Discussed the proposed curriculum audit.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The proposed <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vvla2nttc2J9YkxHC4cOjfO8d-JnUZ18Ijrm5_dWk0g/edit?usp=sharing">middle school naming process</a> was shared. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">District <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4kUc-_dlHHAZmdEOV9VelJpZjB5T3EwdFRnTzRVYlZwblhz">demographic data</a> was reviewed.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">District attendance data was reviewed by <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u8M5qdshQ9hyKE_hPpCJaeOlRRZ1iZ9Y">building</a> and by <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iJFg5sMhtPoYt7k3yZpvCfLBjW9qa-R1">grade level</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Joelle McConnaha, principal of McKinley Elementary, and Stephanie Zillig, principal of Madison Elementary, <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HiMSxEJ0XWIlF6wUVDdYsM0q4UHRt1OEGd4E8zJ_zC0">presented data </a>regarding their building’s attendance, demographics, and FAST reading data, and school improvement efforts.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">The consent agenda was approved:</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">The minutes of February 11, 2019<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">, Regular Meeting, February 11, </span>2019<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">, Special Meeting, and the February 25, </span>2019<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">, Planning Meeting.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Employment Recommendations:</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Resignations - Certified Staff<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Monica Connor - Instructional Coach at Franklin Elementary, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year; Theresa White, McKinley Counselor, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">New Hires - Schedule C<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Brendan Nagle, MS Boys Basketball, WMS.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Resignations - Schedule C<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Shawn Larson-Walgren, ELA Department Chair, CMS.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">New Hires - Administrators<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Stacy Olson, Mulberry Elementary Principal.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Bills and Claims Against the District dated March 11, 2019.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The Special Education Contracts with Wilton Community School District and Iowa City Community School District.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Student Teaching Agreements with University of Northern Iowa and Luther College.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Mi<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">a Frommelt of Bohnsack and Frommelt LLP presented the Auditor’s Report for FY18.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Approved the acceptance and to place on file the audit for FY 18.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Approved the budget guarantee resolution for 2019-2020. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Approved setting a public hearing <span class="s6" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 14.7px;">or the Purpose of Certifying the 2019-20 Budget for 7 p.m. on April 8, 2019, at City Hall in Council Chambers, 215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine, Iowa. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); background-color: white;">Approved</span></span> awarding the contract to Frye Builders & Associates, Inc. <span class="s1" style="color: #141414; font-size: 14.7px;">for the McKinley Elementary Project in the amount of $3,724,800 with a proposed substantial completion date of February 1, 2020. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #141414;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20);">Approved</span></span> setting a public hearing for <span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">the Madison Elementary Parking Lot/Student Drop-off Reconfiguration Project for April 8, 2019, at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The following upcoming meetings and events were announced:</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">March 11-14, 2019, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Parent-Teacher Conferences</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">March 14, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">2019, </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">2-Hour Early Dismissal</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">March 15, 2019, N<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">o School/Conference Comp Day</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">March 18-22, 2019, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Spring Break</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">April 8, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">2019, </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">School Board Regular Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">May 4, 2019, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">Race for the Schools</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">The meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.</li>
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<span class="s1"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WnGJ-0zg_x72rf64iJKqU-cbLuImUU_HeGve4jj4MEE/edit?usp=sharing">March 11, 2019 Board Agenda with Supporting Documents</a></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17g-_IQhbm8ViAbnh21MltjfY375WJ4JCFRIOZhHbbbA/edit?usp=sharing">March 11, 2019 Unofficial Minutes</a></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjqMh8aBQRY">March 11, 2019 Board Meeting via MCSD YouTube Channel</a></span></div>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-65750209430039691202019-02-26T14:36:00.001-08:002019-02-26T14:41:17.953-08:00Board Briefs for Monday, February 25, 2019 Planning Session<style type="text/css">
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<span class="s1">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in planning session on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Muscatine Community School District Administration Center. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Director Aaron Finn was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory. Director of Finance Tom Anderson was present via phone.</span></div>
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<li>Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</li>
<li>No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</li>
<li>Agenda item VII “2019-20 Budget and Capital Projects Discussion” was moved to the beginning of the meeting.</li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CSxCFKCW4Wp7sPQjTWPHbBShvFR_qqkVUK9ARb9MQWA/edit?usp=sharing">Information</a> on the proposed 2019-20 budget was shared. </li>
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<li>The <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CC5Xsa4NwTDr9EaKYRpT_X_OoqgfzW8/view?usp=sharing">proposed capital projects</a> for the next school year were reviewed. </li>
<li>Approved the proposed plans, specifications, proposed form of contract, and other estimated costs of said improvements for the Muskie Early Learning Center.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YQ4f9i_8z-qviyj6XiEVYTTV0QSXCIOp/view?usp=sharing">2019-20 school calendar</a> was approved.</li>
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<li>February 26, 2019, <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SLAG Meeting; 6:30 p.m.; Wilton Community Center</span></li>
<li>March 11, 2019, <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></li>
<li>March 11-14, 2019, <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent-Teacher Conferences</span></li>
<li>March 14, 2019, <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2-hour Early Dismissal</span></li>
<li>March 15, 2019, <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No School/Conference Comp Day</span></li>
<li>March 18-22, 2019, <span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Break</span></li>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-76044105220457833142019-02-26T14:18:00.000-08:002019-02-26T14:18:32.726-08:00Board Briefs for Thursday, February 21, 2019 Special Session<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in special session on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at noon at the Muscatine Community School District Administration Center to listen to a presentation regarding the proposed district/school audit. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Director John Dabeet was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, Director of Teaching and Learning Becky Wichers, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holly Kaptain, Executive Director with Curriculum Management Solutions was introduced.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. Kaptain <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kUc-_dlHHAMjhnM21ZUzZreFZIaVkzSlZYdTlnTFY1azBR/view?usp=sharing">presented information </a>on her company's school audit services.</span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, February 11, </span>2019<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Toby McCarter, and Randy Naber were present. Directors Aaron Finn and Nathan Mather were present via conference phone. Director Mary Wildermuth was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></div>
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<li>The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</li>
<li>Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</li>
<li>No one spoke for Citizen Speaks.</li>
<li>President Drawbaugh presented the student council update as student council representatives were not able to attend due to the weather.</li>
<li>The Board Targets/Goals Report was moved to the next meeting due to the weather.</li>
<li>The consent agenda was approved as follows:</li>
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<li>The minutes of January 14, 2019<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">, Regular Meeting.</span></li>
<li>Employment Recommendations:</li>
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<li>Resignations - Certified Staff<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Catherine Froelich, 1st Grade, Franklin, effective 1/25/19; Conice McIntyre, Math, WMS, effective the end of 2018-19 school year; Milaena Reade, World Language, MHS, effective the end of the 2018-19 school year; Anthony Tometz, Math, WMS, effective the end of the 2018-19 school year; Brianna Umlandt, 1st Grade, Madison, effective the end of the 2018-19 school year.</span></li>
<li>Return from Military Leave<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Justin Johnson, Science, MHS, effective 4/1/19.</span></li>
<li>New Hires - Schedule C<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Tristan Tolle, MS Stage and Drama, CMS.</span></li>
<li>Resignations - Schedule C<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Mike Fladlien, Mock Trial, MHS; Mileana Reade, Curriculum Coordinator, World Languages, MHS.</span></li>
<li>TLC - Instructional Coaches for 2019-20<span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;">: Franklin: David Svenson, Shawn Larson-Walgren; Grant: Jill Church, Mackenzie Strouf; Jefferson: Rhonda Franklin, Nancy Van Hemert; Madison: Karen Stern, Kerry Dalbey; McKinley: Marsha McGill, Kathi Eichelberger, Teresa Randleman; Mulberry: Tammy Ales, Laney Berry; CMS: Christina Walker, Kelly Beale, Derek Zabransky; WMS: Mark Begey, Rachel Fallon; MHS: Matt Rivera, Aaron Smith, Sarah Walsh, Denise Hillman; District ICs: Stacy Olson - Elementary and Staci Orr - Secondary.</span></li>
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<li>Bills and Claims Against the District dated February 11, 2019.</li>
<li>The Special Education Contracts with Columbus Community School District (student ID *7603 and *6079).</li>
<li>Student Teaching Agreement with Drake University.</li>
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<li>The Auditor’s Report for FY18 and its agenda item (VIII. G.) to accept and place on file the audit for FY18 was tabled until the March 11, 2019 meeting due to the weather.</li>
<li>Approved the proposed plans, specifications, proposed form of contract, and other estimated costs of said improvements for the MHS Science/STEM Project. </li>
<li>Approved the Muscatine Preschool Alliance Contract as presented. </li>
<li>Discussed a possible name change for West Middle School once CMS and WMS combine students. </li>
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<li>The financials for December<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: 14.7px;"> 2018 were reviewed.</span></li>
<li>The following upcoming meetings and events were announced:</li>
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<li>February 18, 2019: President’s Day Holiday, No School.</li>
<li>February 25, 2019: Board Planning Meeting; 6 p.m.; Administration Center</li>
<li>March 11, 2019: Board Regular Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</li>
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<li>The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.</li>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">The Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Director Toby McCarter was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The public hearing was held for the proposed plans, specifications, proposed form of contract, and the estimated cost of said improvements for the Colorado Elementary Project, McKinley Elementary Project, and Muscatine High School Science/STEM Project.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">No one spoke for Citizen Speaks.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">MHS Student Council updated the board on recent and upcoming student council activities.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The following individuals were recognized as Muscatine Schools Outstanding Employees for January: Linda Aldridge, Jordan Meyer, Amanda Pursell, Korine Schlawin, and Angela Sage. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Board Targets/Goals Report, Superintendent Riibe updated the board on the proposed program audit.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The consent agenda was approved including:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Minutes of the December 10, 2018, <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Regular Meeting.</span></span></li>
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<li><u>Temporary Contracts - Certified Staff</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">: Megan Cleveland, Spanish, MHS effective 1/2/19 for the remainder of the 2018-19 academic year; Amy Justus, 8th Grade ELA, CMS effective 12/17/18 for the remainder of the 2018-19 academic year.</span></li>
<li><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">: Joanna Brewer, MS Stage and Drama; Derek Schipper, MS Boys Basketball, CMS.</span></li>
<li><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">: Konnie Hurlbut, Assistant Softball, MHS.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bills and Claims Against the District dated January 14, 2019.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Special Education Contracts with UnityPoint at Home and Louisa-Muscatine.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The early retirees for FY 19 were approved:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Denise Gaeta, Secretary, McKinley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lori Hubbard, Clerk, MHS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jeffery Schmelzer, BD, MHS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kathleen Siler, First Grade, Jefferson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mary Sissel, Secretary, Jefferson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tim Armstrong, PE, MHS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Michelle Cali, ECSE, Grant</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bethanne Todd, Custodian, Franklin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Virgie Chatman, ESL, Colorado</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mary Spratt, Kindergarten, McKinley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kevin Curry, Custodian, MHS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mike West, Custodial Supervisor, District Wide</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Galia Spenner, Special Education, Strat I, CMS</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Approved <span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">the request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental Aid</span><span class="s5" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(26, 26, 26); color: #1a1a1a;"> for the 2019-2020 At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of $1,087,877 for expenditures necessary to implement the 2019-2020 at-risk and dropout prevention program plans as approved by the Muscatine Community School District.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(26, 26, 26); background-color: white;">Approved </span></span>the resolution to dissolve the Muscatine Community Schools Foundation. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Approved the <span class="s7" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Memorandum of Understanding</span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(20, 20, 20); color: #141414;"> between Eastern Iowa Community College, Muscatine County Agricultural Extension District, and Muscatine Community School District for Shared Services of a Latino Outreach Coordinator for the Juntos Program in the amount of $15,000. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #141414;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(20, 20, 20);">Approved </span></span>the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Proposed Form of Contract, and other Estimated Cost of Said Improvements for the McKinley Elementary Project. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Approved the Memorandum of Understanding Between Muscatine Community School District and the Muscatine Education Association to Endorse and Commit to an Interest-Based Problem Solving Approach to Negotiations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Approved the lease agreement between the City of Muscatine and Muscatine Community School District for the Maintenance, Operation, and the Lease of Tom Bruner Field. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Approved the purchase of a used service truck from Roush Industries in the amount of $4,359.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jeff Sandberg with Legat Architects, along with <span class="s7" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">cost consultant Steve Baumann of Russell Construction, and MHS Science staff </span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YG2LcMNc6N0HR9wPYLfJ0e2n8qN-0W_Q">presented information </a>on the MHS Science/STEM Project, the design process, and estimated costs.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dr. Riibe updated the board on the Muskie Early Learning Center and preschool programming</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Financials for November<span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 2018 were reviewed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The following upcoming meetings and events were announced:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">January 21, 2019 - No School, Teacher Quality Inservice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">February 11, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.</span></li>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-34154231086522227182018-12-11T07:37:00.002-08:002018-12-11T07:37:55.223-08:00Board Briefs for Monday, December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Muscatine Schools' Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Director Aaron Finn was present via phone as he was out of town on business. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Citizens Speak</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Edward Askew spoke about the County's use of slag and how it is toxic and damaging of vehicle's tires.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Muscatine High School Student Council Representatives updated the board on student council activities.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Muscatine Schools Outstanding Employees for December were recognized: Doreen Borde, Kelli Holthe, Heidi Kuo, Dawn Thompson, and Sarah Walsh. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Muscatine High School special education instructors Jeff Schmelzer and Laura Koch <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/143lZun4Ae6J9CDaQk7EPEdNA0oDhD7BX/view?usp=sharing">presented information on Bags of Blessings</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Board Targets/Goals Report:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Superintendent Riibe provided information on a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gDtE8e15cIFg6C-wt7qUL1r15XLg1MNs/view?usp=sharing">possible curriculum audit</a>.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consent agenda was approved:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minutes of the November 12, Regular Meeting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Employment Recommendations:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Resignations - Certified Administrators<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Mary Beilke, effective January 3, 2019.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New Hires - Schedule C<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Travis Morgan, MHS Basketball Assistant; Jackson Foulk, MHS Basketball Assistant; Michael Simpson, MS Assistant Swimming; Ellie Thomas, MHS AP Coordinator.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Resignations - Schedule C<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Ellen Carey - MHS Assistant Softball; Marcy Duffe, MS Track.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bills and Claims Against the District dated December 10, 2018.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Special Education Contracts.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Public Hearing was set for the MHS Science/STEM Project, McKinley Elementary Project, and the Colorado Elementary Project for Monday, January 14,<span> </span>2019<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at 7 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the resolution to have attorney David J. Meloy draft the documents and take the steps necessary to dissolve the Muscatine Community School Foundation as an Iowa non-profit corporation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved administration authority to seek modified supplemental amount from the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Open Enrollment OUt not in Fall 2017 for $387,844 and ELL served beyond 5 years for $200,059. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the contract with IMEG for engineering and surveying services for Madison Elementary. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Legat Architects and McKinley Staff <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nizh--RLEms4fhw7eEf6rAASkeStF2-G/view?usp=sharing">presented information on the McKinley Elementary Project.</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Update provided on the preschool/elementary/middle school transition and reconfiguration.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Information was given on the Interest-Based Problem Solving (IBPS) framework.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 2018 financials were reviewed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following announcements of upcoming meetings and events:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">December 21, 2018: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2-Hour Early Dismissal</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">December 24, 2018-January 1, 2019: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Break</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 2, 2019: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Inservice - No School</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 3, 2019: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2nd Semester Begins</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 14, 2019: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular Board Meeting; 7 PM; City Hall</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.</span></span></li>
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKHtMjzXRPuJF5OO0VFTVeuVkt6aWMPmL7hSFf1FZdk/edit?usp=sharing">Board Agenda with Supporting Documents</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOi4YmpP5jQ">Watch the Board Meeting via the District's YouTube Channel</a></span></span></div>
MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-77389513705491711552018-11-13T12:13:00.000-08:002018-11-13T12:13:20.917-08:00Board Briefs for Monday, November 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting<div class="normal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, October 8, 2018, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Council Representatives Tess Rauenbuehler and <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Ellie Howard</span> provided a student council update.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November's Outstanding Employees were recognized. They are Rochelle Bonebrake, Ellen Carey, Aaron Smith, Jonathan Thoma, and Katie Yetter. To recognize an employee who goes above and beyond on a continual basis, go to <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/G7DLYF1dki5ipsty1">the Employee Recognition Form.</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jeff Heid and Jonathan Thoma provided an update on the recent instrumental music purchase project that was approved by the Board in May 2017.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The consent agenda was approved as follows:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The minutes of October<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> 8, 2018, Regular Meeting and October 22, </span>2018<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">, Work Session.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Employment Recommendations:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN">Resignations</span></u><span lang="EN" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">: Lisa Turbett, CMS Math, effective 12/21/2018.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><u style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN">New Hires - Schedule C</span></u><span lang="EN" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">: Kevin Lloyd - MHS Boys Golf Assistant; Scott Mauck - MHS Football Assistant; Barton Howard - MHS Girls Assistant Cross Country; Jacob Huebener - WMS Mock Trial; Ann Edkin - CMS Girls Basketball.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN">Resignations - Schedule C</span></u><span lang="EN" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">: Ellen Carey - MHS Softball.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bills and Claims Against the District dated November 12, 2018.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN">Approved the following: <u>2019-20 School Year: </u></span><span lang="EN">The sixth grade will be a part of the elementary school program; Colorado Elementary will no longer be a K-5 school, but will become the district’s preschool center; Central Middle School and West Middle School will operate with grades 7 and 8 only; Colorado Elementary will become part of the Madison Elementary attendance area<i>. </i>(If Madison would not be the best choice for a family, Colorado parents will be given first priority for any open grade levels in the other elementary buildings for in-district transfers<i>.</i>) </span><u>2020-21 School Year: </u>Central Middle School will close and all 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> grades will be located at West Middle School.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">September 2018 financials were reviewed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following meetings and events were announced:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 12-16, 2018: National Education Week</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 14-15, 2018: IASB Annual Convention; Des Moines</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 21, 2018: 2-Hour Early Dismissal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 22-23, 2018: Thanksgiving Holiday</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">December 10, 2018: Regular Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">To see the board agenda and its supporting documents: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VfxNKxYdNo5hzGtYDBj-e59L2Pw3J9Q2daU7ukzExJk">November 12, 2018 Agenda</a></span></div>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-20408866850145290292018-10-23T07:25:00.001-07:002018-10-23T07:34:44.775-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, October 22, 2018 Planning SessionThe Muscatine School's Board of Education met in work session on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the MCSD Administration Center. Those present were: John Dabeet, Tammi Drawbaugh, Nathan Mather, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth. Those absent were: Aaron Finn and Toby McCarter. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.<br />
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<li>The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</li>
<li>Media representatives and visitors were welcomed.</li>
<li>The following people <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DWR4sQ-NRcofmMh9QtB_T0IG5fzxvrCaeYFB9S_uFMY/edit?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1uW9FnCiwwsXm6xKLOejgAkmUB5mD9sIr">presented information on the proposed Early Learning Center</a>: Preschool teacher Noelia Espinal, Begindergarten teacher Lindsey Brewer, Instructional Coach and past preschool teacher Kathi Eichelberger, District Instructional Coach Staci Orr, AEA Preschool Consultant Becky Zeck, Director of Teaching and Learning Becky Wichers, and Early Childhood Coordinator/McKinley Principal Joelle McConnaha. </li>
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<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AyXvWggeTryXsAGTn_31_VSgQINr6qtw">Feedback from the Early Childhood Task Force </a>was shared.</li>
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<li>Robin Randall and Jeff Sandberg of Legat Architects <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1S3KRHMDuEbZbb8nSQ796tQLj7CW9P8D2">presented information on the proposed projects</a> including the Early Learning Center, McKinley Addition, and the MHS STEM/Science Project.</li>
<li>Director of Finance Tom Anderson provided a <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yO-U0pLh7ktnMMxlJg_tR8yIiqKmCqc8">spreadsheet of financial information </a>taking into account these scenarios: 1) declining enrollment of 25 students per year, 2) 1% State Supplement Aid per year, and 3) the district does nothing (no Early Learning Center, keeping 6th grade at CMS) paying particular attention to UAB (Unspent Authorized Budget) and solvency ratio.</li>
<li>Director of Finance Tom Anderson provided the projected c<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1B7t_HEbDiSAoBvNcpHJKDnCjqYSKkuIe">ash flow spreadsheet </a>for the PPEL/Sales Tax Fund showing the district's ability to cash flow the proposed projects.</li>
<li>The consensus of the board was to bring the proposed projects as discussed to vote at its next meeting, November 12, 2018.</li>
<li>The following upcoming meetings and events were announced:</li>
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<li>October 22-25, 201<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">8<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent-Teacher Conference Week</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">October 25, 2018<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2-Hour Early Dismissal</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">October 26, 2018<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No School - Conference Comp Day</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">October 29, 2018<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No School - Teacher Inservice</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 12, 2018<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular Session; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></span></li>
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<li>The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.</li>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-66958656138838933992018-10-09T09:49:00.001-07:002018-10-09T09:49:25.935-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, October 8, 2018 Regular Meeting<span id="docs-internal-guid-57f5d0fe-7fff-1820-ab42-b54f8cc7e77e"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors John Dabeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, Toby McCarter, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visitors were welcomed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Council gave an update.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October's Outstanding MCSD Employees were recognized. They are: Tanise Colvin, Austin Kinsey, Debbie Stoube, Mackenzie Strouf, and Jacque Young.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The consent agenda was approved:</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Minutes of the September 10, 2018 Regular and Organizational Meeting.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Employment Recommendations:</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>New Hires: Certified Staff</u>: Brandi Storjohann, Title I, Jefferson.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u>: Karri Seaman - MHS Volleyball Assistant; Steven Hopkins - MHS Head Softball; Kala Kwirant - MS Curriculum Leader Social Studies; Jacob Huebener - Mock Trial MHS (per sidebar agreement with MEA); Mike Fladlien - Mock Trial MHS (per sidebar agreement with MEA).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u>: Mike Fladlien - Mock Trial MHS (resigned to split points with Jacob Huebener).</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bills and Claims.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">District Committees: Audit Committee, Teacher Quality Committee, and School Improvement Advisory Committee.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Teaching Agreement with Wm. Penn University.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">IASB Legislative Priorities.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Early Retirement Incentive for FY 19.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Approve administration authority to seek modified supplemental amounts from SBRC of $630,286 for 2017-18 LEP actual costs.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Staci Orr <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14UcLYy99EjQroVIHduLTvcATwYbrAyuzhsA5tP92Umo/edit?usp=sharing">presented data points on College and Career Readiness.</a></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Muscatine Schools Foundation 501c3 status was discussed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">District Projects were discussed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">June 30, 2018 CAR and Financials were reviewed.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The following upcoming meetings/events were announced:</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 9, 2018, Progress Report Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., MCSD Admin Center</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 13, 2018, Dedication of Chuck Van Hecke Center, 2-4pm, MHS</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 22, 2018, Board Planning Meeting; 6 p.m.; MCSD Admin Center</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 22-25, 2018, Parent-Teacher Conference Week</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 25, 2018, 2-hour Early Dismissal</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 26, 2018, No School - Conference Comp Day</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 29, 2018, No School - Teacher Inservice</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">To see supporting documents and the agenda for this meeting: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19jMkJQPnhXnfhmr2ZRvB7TYzZl8J8jjnUpGiZeD-kAQ/edit?usp=sharing">October 8, 2018 Board Agenda</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">To watch the meeting: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UX8CnOTcSE">MCSD YouTube Channel</a></span></span><br />
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-80294303108805950722018-09-11T14:04:00.000-07:002018-09-11T14:04:20.301-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, September 10, 2018 Regular Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2018, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Tammi Drawbaugh called the meeting to order. Directors 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.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Student council representatives updated the board on student council activities.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The consent agenda was approved:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minutes of August 13, 2018, regular meeting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bills and Claims against the district dated September 10, 2018, for FY 18 and FY 19.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Randy Naber was appointed to fill the board seat vacated by Tim Bower.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The retiring board adjourned at 7:09 p.m.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tammi Drawbaugh was elected President of the Board.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mary Wildermuth was elected Vice-President of the Board.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following annual meeting transactions were approved:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appointed Lisa Mosier Bunn as Board Secretary.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appointed Tom Anderson as Board Treasurer.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designated First National Bank, CBI Bank and Trust, and Community Bank as official depositories.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appointed Stanley, Lande, and Hunter, Ahlers Law Firm, and Lynch Dallas P.C. as counsels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designated the Muscatine Journal as the publication of record.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designated Bohnsack and Frommelt as auditor of record.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the Statement of the Board's Review and Support for Discipline Policies and Co-curricular, Extra-curricular Programs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appointed district compliance officers.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board meeting schedule for September, 2018 through November, 2019 was shared.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appointed President Drawbaugh as the IASB Delegate.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appointed Director Dabeet to serve on the County Conference Board.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appointed Vice-President Wildermuth to serve on the Ag Learning Center Board.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Board Goals/Targets:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZtgQgsB9MTSwc6UTY_JQxySKkNDjcwGDlkpVoMkG5S8/edit?usp=sharing">Early Childhood Programming, Returning 6th Grade to the Elementary Leve</a>l, and a <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iJm-GETqi-88qqrA1qWhxjO5XBs5YkstbZ0GGwnxO0I/edit?usp=sharing">possible timeline of district projects</a> were reviewed.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consent Agenda was approved:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Employment Recommendations:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Certified staff</u>: Tony Hollenbaugh - SPED, Grant; Kelsey Meier - 2nd Grade, Colorado; Janna Weiss - Spanish, MHS; John Windham - Success Center, MHS.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u>: John Windham - Head Boys Basketball; Gabriel McDonald - Curriculum Coordinator - Math, MHS; Cara Shepherd - MS Curriculum Coordinator - SPED, CMS; Derek Schipper, MS Track, WMS; Alexandra Rauenbuehler - MS Volleyball, CMS; Brandon Welsch - MS Football, WMS; Jackson Foulk, MS Football k- WMS; Abigail Lange - Pom Pon, MHS; Matthew Shoultz - Assistant Football, MHS.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u>: Jason Stoltzfus - Head Girls Softball; Alison Anson - AP Coordinator, MHS; Stephanie Barrios - Soccer, Assistant Girls.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Student Teaching Agreement with Morningside College.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Driver's Education Agreement with Mississippi Bend AEA.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Legat Architects were approved for the MHS STEM/Science Project and possible other projects for 2018-19.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Early Retirement Incentive for the 2018-19 school year was discussed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July Financials were reviewed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following dates of upcoming meetings and events were announced:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 8, 2018: Regular Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 9, 2018: Progress Report Breakfast; 7:30 a.m.; Admin Center</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 22, 2018: Board Planning Meeting; 6 p.m.; Admin Center</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 22-25, 2018: Parent-Teacher Conferences</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 25 2018: 2-Hour Early Dismissal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 26, 2018: No School - Conference Comp Day</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 29, 2018: No School - Teacher Inservice</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1K2vJWKFeMnNoeiY2kFk95-jC_10L32Cqtgb69LerhfY">Board Agenda/Supporting Documents</a></span></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EU6f0V4e3IW9wsFigX-qYlg8AQ7gc_h3yC-WwXN31VM/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unofficial Minutes</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdz4r8DVi9Q">Watch this board meeting on the district's YouTube Channel</a></span></div>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-90366585039689707222018-08-14T14:14:00.003-07:002018-08-14T14:14:55.947-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, August 13, 2018 Regular Board Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the resignation of Tim Bower as Board of Director with regrets. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As part of the Board Targets/Goals Report the following was presented:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Director of Teaching and Learning Becky Wichers and special education teachers Tammy Ales, Sarah Greim, Shannon Kelsey, and Kelly Story provided information on the district’s special education program</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://youtu.be/9oqfeD-YD5U">Jeff Miller, Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor provided a School Security Update</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kUc-_dlHHATXdMZW15bU5BeUNZTFE5dWtWUHN1UUw0SHJj/view?usp=sharing">Director of Human Resources Jill Bourquin and Human Resource Coordinator Anna Reyman provided information regarding the Raptor School Security System.</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The consent agenda was approved as follows:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The minutes of the July 9, 2018 Regular Meeting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Employment Recommendations:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Emily Doxsie - 1st Grade, Colorado; Amanda Hotzel - Teacher Librarian, Jefferson & McKinley; Haley Meade - 6th Grade ELA/SS, WMS; Emily Meeker - SPED, WMS; Benjamin Moehlmann - Physics, MHS; Brianna Nannet - Kindergarten, Mulberry; Kayla Ohrt - 1st Grade, Jefferson; Jennifer Ostrem - ECSE, Madison; Scott Schoville - Art, CMS; Michael Simpson 8th Grade ELA, CMS; Joseph Vitali - Math, MHS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Certified Staff</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Shawn Buettner, Science, MHS; Mary Curry, 2nd Grade, Colorado; Miriam Garrett, Music, Franklin; Megan King, ELA, CMS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires</u> - Classified Professionals<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Gwen Sheridan - Student Information Systems Administrator.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Classified Professionals:</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> elena bobay, District Data Coordinator.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Derek Schipper, MS Football, WMS; Timothy Armstrong, Head Track (Girls), MHS; William Flowers, Assistant Track (Girls), MHS; Robert Long, MS Head Coach/Coordinator, WMS; Mary Nietzel, Assistant Girls Basketball, MHS; Alison Failor, Head Pom Pon, MHS; Amber Joyce, MS Volleyball, CMS; Julia Mosher, Curriculum Coordinator-SPED, WMS; Dakotah Sommer, Curriculum Coordinator-ELA, WMs; Dakotah Sommer, MS Volleyball, CMS.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Edwin Colón, Head Baseball Coach, MHS.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bills and Claims against the District.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Student Teaching Agreement with ISU.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved administrative regulations for Policy 401.9 Payroll Deductions. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved administrative regulations/exhibit for Policy 505.4 Student Medication Administration - Diabetic Self-Medication Consent. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the Memorandum of Agreement for College Credit Courses for High School Students with Eastern Iowa Community College. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Awarded the Printer/Copier Managed Print Services RFP to Marco. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the purchase of the Raptor School Security System. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Authorized the board secretary to publish a Notice of Intent to Appoint a Person to Fill Board Vacancy [applications (cover letter, resume) accepted up through August 31, 2018 at the Administration Center with a deadline at 4:30 p.m.] </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The June financials were presented.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following dates of upcoming meetings and events were announced:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 14-16: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New Teachers Report</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 17: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Quality Inservice Day</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 20: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Super Inservice for Staff - All Teachers Repor</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 22: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Back-to-School Night for Franklin, Grant, Jefferson, Madison, Mulberry, </span>CMS, WMS, and MHS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 23: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First Day of School for Grades 1-5, New Muskie Day for Grades 6 and 9; </span>Staggered Start for PreK, Begindergarten, Kindergarten; No School for Grades 7, 8, 10-12</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 24: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All Grades, 1-12, Report to School; Staggered Start for PK, BGK, Kdg</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 27: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All PK, BGK, Kdg students attend</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 31: <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Deadline to Apply for Board of Director Opening</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">View the: <a href="https://youtu.be/9oqfeD-YD5U">August 13, 2018 Board Meeting (YouTube)</a></span></span></div>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-37446280310912288212018-07-10T08:56:00.003-07:002018-07-10T08:56:47.833-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, July 9, 2018 Regular Board Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District met in regular session on Monday, July 9, 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, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Director Toby McCarter was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe, Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory, and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Board Targets/Goals:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Information was presented regarding Muskie Visits. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BQEgoBFzZB4wQgLnMZotrJ_bT8d3nKQ6le80P5PSjng">Projected enrollment for the 2018-19 school year was shared. </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RHtcNCGcZGMVeDCoJQ8j2fuCov-cVFJ83eCY7a8VUmA">An update on the furniture and branding project was provided</a>.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The consent agenda was approved including:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minutes of the June 11, 2018 Regular Session and the June 28, 2018 Special Session.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Employment Recommendations of:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Kayla Bentz, Grant 2nd Grade; Kathryn Langenberg, Madison 5th Grade; Sarah Lanning, MHS Math; Conice McIntyre, WMS Math; Audrey Phelan, Franklin Kindergarten; Derek Schipper, CMS Physical Education; Anthony Tometz, WMS Math/Science.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>TLC Instructional Coaches</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Marsha McGill - McKinley; Rhonda Franklin - Jefferson; Teresa Randleman - Colorado.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Classified Professionals</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Daniel Wright - CMS Security; Nicholas Swanson - WMS Security.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Schedule C</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Timothy Armstrong - MHS Girls Head Track; William Flowers - MHS Track Assistant.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: David Moeller - MS Swimming; Katherine Chambliss - MS Volleyball; Scott Mauck - MS Football, Head Coach/Coordinator.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bills and Claims against the district dated July 9, 2018.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Muscatine Preschool Alliance Contracts with Head Start, Guardian Angel, A Child’s Place, Happy Time, and Wonder Years.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WYnhpuPmCY7WUvv0n-ZQ8X_-NudkT8YcqDEgbwcQ62I">Stanley Consultants presented their findings for the MHS Science Project</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the release for a Request for Proposal for Architectural Services for the MHS Science Project. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tLhnD2owe-GF5BPwnBSNMiH_XmhgnFazs8KQ0KbMhs0">A Food Service Update</a> on School Meals Administrative Review, Participation Recap, New School Meal Debt Legislation, and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) was presented.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approved the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for Franklin, Jefferson, Madison and McKinley Elementary Buildings. All ayes; motion carried.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The May financials were presented.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following announcements of upcoming meetings and events were provided:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 16, 2018 - Online Registration is scheduled to open for Kindergarten through 12th grade.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 13, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting; 7 PM; City Hal</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T_Ynm8XjIGT5bQIMvbyF2A2Iy7Z-cbuj43tW4-WmXXU/edit?usp=sharing">Board Agenda with Supporting Documents</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF9VCZe7FAA&feature=youtu.be">July 9, 2018 Board Meeting via YouTube</a></span><br />
<br />MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-84385195006164427662018-06-12T06:34:00.000-07:002018-06-12T06:34:17.170-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, June 11, 2018 Regular Board Meeting<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Muscatine Schools Board of Directors met in regular session on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Vice President Mary Wildermuth called the meeting to order. Directors Tim Bower, Nathan Mather and Toby McCarter were present. President Tammi Drawbaugh and Directors John Dabeet and Aaron Finn were absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The consent agenda as follows:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The minutes of the May 14, Regular Session and the June 8, 2018 <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Session.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Employment Recommendations:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>New Hires - Certified Staff</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Shawn Buettner, MHS Science; Catherine Froelich, Franklin 1st Grade; Marina Gomez, MHS Spanish; Carol Hightower, Jefferson SPED Strat II; Melissa Maloney, Jefferson SPED Strat II; Zachary Meseke, CMS English/Language Arts; Jill Owens, Franklin 4 year old PK; Rachel Phillipps, Colorado Guidance; Breanna Proehl, WMS English/Language Arts; Breana Riley, WMS English/Language Arts; Angela Sage, MHS Math; David Stern, McKinley SPED Strat II; Adrienne Varble, Jefferson Music.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Certified Staff</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Catherine Arceo, Franklin Kindergarten; Erin Canahui, MHS Spanish; Steven Chidester, CMS Phys Ed; Andrew Dobek, WMS Math; Abby Goodale, MHS Business Ed; Eric Josupait, MHS Math; Jacqueline Kilburn, Colorado Instructional Coach; Robert Klingborn, MHS Industrial Arts; Amy Matteson, WMS English/Language Arts; Kelsey Mohapp, MHS Science; Linda Steele, Mulberry Instructional Coach.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Resignations - Schedule C</u><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Catherine Arceo, MHS Assistant Pom; William Flowers, CMS Basketball and MHS Assistant Girls Track; Andrew Dobek, WMS Track and Basketball; Timothy Armstrong, MHS Girls Track; Rene Mauck, Middle School Stage and Drama; Eric Josupait, MHS Assistant Football.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bills and Claims against the district dated June 11, 2018.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Student Teaching Agreement with Buena Vista University.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the contract with Performance Health and Fitness LLC for Registered Dietitian Services.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the Wrap Around Pilot Project with a private provider.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Approved the recommended the following food service vendor contracts:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anderson Erickson - Milk Contract for 2018-19.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Little Caesar’s Pizza - Pizza Contract for 2018-19.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bimbo Bakery Contract Extension for 2018-19.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aramark Contract Extension for Laundry Services for 2018-19.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The April financials were reviewed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Upcoming meetings and events were announced:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">July 9, 2018, <span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.</span></li>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BhZEkkiAi8RuKlLBVw_hly_TQQImXoSQBUQbYio2kaE/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Meeting Agenda with Supporting Documents</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv-p5V_T1xg">Watch the Meeting via the District's YouTube Channel</a></span></div>
MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-28303087758618986062018-05-25T13:01:00.001-07:002018-05-25T13:01:31.122-07:00This Week in Our Schools: May 21-25, 2018<h4 class=" ">
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<li class=" "><b>District-Wide Students</b></li>
<li class=" "><b>Colorado Elementary: </b>Field Day.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary:</b> Special Visitors.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary:</b> Mrs. Hepker's Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Grant Elementary:</b> 4th Grade MPW Poster Contest Winners.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Jefferson Elementary:</b> Jefferson's Special Visitors.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary: </b>Kindergarten Gum Ball Goals.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> Step Up Day.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> Quidditch!</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary: </b>4th and 5th Grade Harry Potter Lunch Clubs.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> MCC - Madison Quidditch Teams.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> Mrs. Godden-Alloway's Kindergarten Students.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> 4th Grade Classes.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> School-wide Reading Challenge.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> 5th Grade Rocket Launch.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> 4th Grade MPW Poster contest Winners.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> 5th Grade Graduation!</li>
<li class=" "><b>Mulberry Elementary:</b> Mrs. Voegler's and Mrs. Mergen's 1st Grade Classes.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Mulberry Elementary:</b> Ms. Blaesing's and Mrs. Lowe's 4th Grade Classes.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Mulberry Elementary:</b> PBIS Spring Picnic.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Central Middle School:</b> Gifted/Talented Passion Projects.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Central Middle School:</b> Ms. Acker's 7th Grade EL Students.</li>
<li class=" "><b>West Middle School:</b> Mr. LeClere's Step Up Day Activity.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Muscatine High School:</b> Mr. Day's Horticulture II Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Muscatine High School:</b> Hutton/Galoso - First to Finish MHS Scholars Program!</li>
<li class=" "><b>Muscatine High School: </b>Mr. Schmelzer's Work Experience Students.</li>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-45375357827670506062018-05-21T07:55:00.000-07:002018-05-21T07:55:01.570-07:00This Week in Our Schools: May 14 - 18, 2018<h4 class=" ">
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<li class=" "><b>Colorado Elementary:</b> Mrs. Hines' Kindergarten Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Colorado Elementary:</b> Mrs. Yahn's 3rd Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary:</b> Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Wolf's 1st Grade Classes.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary:</b> Mrs. Wolf's 1st Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary: </b>Mrs. Henderson's 3rd Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary:</b> 4th Grade End of Year Field Trip.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary:</b> MPW Poster Contest Winners!</li>
<li class=" "><b>Franklin Elementary:</b> Mrs. Calderon's 1st Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Grant Elementary:</b> Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Grant Elementary:</b> Lip Sync Battle.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Jefferson Elementary:</b> Musser Library Visit.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Jefferson Elementary:</b> Mrs. Story's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> PBIS Celebration!</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> Mr. Stewart's 3rd Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> Mrs. McGill's 3rd Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Madison Elementary:</b> Ms. Connor's 5th Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> Mrs. Spratt's Kindergarten Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> Mrs. Stych's 2nd Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> Ms. Pedersen's 2nd Grade Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> Family Night!</li>
<li class=" "><b>McKinley Elementary:</b> FAST Superheroes!</li>
<li class=" "><b>Mulberry Elementary:</b> Mrs. Green's Kindergarten Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Central Middle School:</b> 6th Grade Superheroes!</li>
<li class=" "><b>Central Middle School:</b> Ms. Pautz's Science Class.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Central Middle School: </b>7th and 8th Grade Pre-AP ELA Classes.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Central Middle School: </b>GT Central Community Connection.</li>
<li class=" "><b>West Middle School:</b> 6th Grade Gold House.</li>
<li class=" "><b>West Middle School:</b> Ricochet II.</li>
<li class=" "><b>West Middle School: </b>Mrs. Lopez's Geometry Students.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Muscatine High School:</b> AP Testing.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Muscatine High School: </b>MHS A cappella Choir.</li>
<li class=" "><b>Muscatine High School: </b>MHS Treble Choir.</li>
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MCSD Communicationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01748719532163906960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591786499068080728.post-45172080551680893712018-05-18T06:56:00.001-07:002018-05-18T06:56:19.952-07:00Board Briefs for Monday, May 14, 2018<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></div>
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<li>The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</li>
<li>Visitors and media representatives were welcomed.</li>
<li>Student Council Representatives Samara Perkins and Kendra Eller provided an update.</li>
<li>MHS Earth Science students presented their <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SSrDiWUejPxom-VCe0u1UNebcCIG8e5z">Human Impact Study on the MHS Pond</a>.</li>
<li>Muscatine Community School District’s May Outstanding Employees were recognized. They are: Monica Chavez, Jeff Othmer, Jamie Pugh, Mike Sterner, and Dorene Wagler.</li>
<li>The school board members were recognized for their dedication to the students of Muscatine Schools as part of IASB’s School Board Recognition Month.</li>
<li>No one spoke during Citizens Speak.</li>
<li> Board Targets/Goals Report: Dan Stein presented information on the <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=10JtS95d0BaiqjR0voPd7JTiBRRDRFr9Z">CountFast math pilot program </a>that was introduced to the district’s fifth grade students this year.</li>
<li>The consent agenda was approved and included the following:</li>
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<li>The minutes of the April 9, 2018 Regular Session and the April 23, 2018 Work Session</li>
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<li>Employment Recommendations of:</li>
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<li>New Hires - Certified Administrators<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Julie Stoneking, Principal Franklin Elementary; Leslie Bennett, Assistant Principal McKinley Elementary; Candace Steel, Principal Jefferson Elementary.</span></li>
<li>Resignations - Certified Administrators<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Jared Smith, MHS Principal.</span></li>
<li>Resignations - Classified Professionals<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Brian Brock, District Student Accounting Manager.</span></li>
<li>New Hires - Certified Staff<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: 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.</span></li>
<li>Resignations - Certified Staff<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: 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.</span></li>
<li>TLC - Instructional Coach Resignations<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Julie Stoneking, Middle School CPDL; Leslie Bennett, McKinley; Stacy Emrich, Colorado; Lindsay Welsch, Madison.</span></li>
<li>New Hires - Schedule C<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Nicholas Swanson, MHS Assistant Baseball; Randy Rosa, MHS Assistant Baseball; Konnie Hurlbut, MHS Assistant Softball.</span></li>
<li>Resignations - Schedule C<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: 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.</span></li>
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<li>Bills and Claims against the district dated May 14, 2018.</li>
<li>Student Teaching Agreements with Western Illinois University and St. Ambrose University.</li>
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<li>Board policy 401.5 Family and Medical Leave was approved.</li>
<li>The tentative list of graduates for the Class of 2018 was approved.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Approved the following budgeted PPEL expenditures:</li>
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<li>the purchase of musical instruments and furniture not to exceed $918,247 in a one year time period.</li>
<li>the purchase of MHS Physical Education Facility Equipment up to $400,000.</li>
<li>the purchase computer replacements up to $500,000. </li>
<li>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.</li>
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<li>Melissa Tiedemann with Stanley Consultants updated the board on the MHS <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1c6t5Mzs77EnsGugtiSpD1t4CD94OJjCG">Science/STEM Feasibility Study</a>.</li>
<li>Superintendent Riibe discussed long-range planning for facilities as it pertains to declining enrollment.</li>
<li>Director of Finance Tom Anderson presented the March financials.</li>
<li>The following announcements of upcoming meetings and events were announced:</li>
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<li>May 23: Seniors Last Day</li>
<li>May 27: Class of 2018 Graduates</li>
<li>May 28: Memorial Day</li>
<li>May 30: Student’s Last Day; 2-Hour Early Dismissal</li>
<li>May 31: Retirement and 30 Year Employee Celebration</li>
<li>June 11: Regular Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall</li>
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<li>The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. </li>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1423K7u3aV4XwEKECCNixFeiM-4TWD_OO5WIJhUp4f8U/edit?usp=sharing">Board Agenda with Supporting Documents</a><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKgfThM0K2U">Board Meeting via YouTube</a><br />
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