12-19-16 1 MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016 LOCATION: CENTRAL OFFICE TIME: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OPENING SESSIONS I. ROLL CALL II. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA B. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) C. REGISTRATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE D. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS E. RESIGNATIONS: [IF ANY] F. RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE: 1. VOLUNTEER WRESTLING COACH 2. BRIGGS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSOCIATE 3. OTHER [IF ANY] III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND INFORMAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 1. SENIOR GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IV. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION 1. FFA ALUMNI 2. MIDDLE SCHOOL- CINDY WIESE 3. TONY HIATT/CHRIS HOOVER- AEA PARTNERSHIP/DISTRICT WORK V. GOOD NEWS: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VI. BOARD COMMENTS VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. BUSINESS AFFAIRS 1. FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM 2. SCHOOL BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR INCREASED BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS B. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION 1. BOARD APPROVAL REGARDING 2017-18 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE CURRICULUM CHANGES- JANE SCHMIDT 2. REVISION OF BOARD POLICY C. PERSONNEL 1. EARLY RETIREMENT CONSIDERATION AND ACTION VIII. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 1. MIKE HAYWARD - LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK REPRESENTATIVE IX. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT X. ADJOURNMENT There will be a Board work session following this meeting. There will be a joint board meeting with the Andrew Board on January 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Andrew. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be Monday, January 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office.
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MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016 LOCATION: CENTRAL OFFICE
TIME: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OPENING SESSIONS
I. ROLL CALL II. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA B. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) C. REGISTRATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE D. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS E. RESIGNATIONS: [IF ANY] F. RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE: 1. VOLUNTEER WRESTLING COACH 2. BRIGGS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSOCIATE 3. OTHER [IF ANY] III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND INFORMAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. SENIOR GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
IV. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION 1. FFA ALUMNI
2. MIDDLE SCHOOL- CINDY WIESE 3. TONY HIATT/CHRIS HOOVER- AEA PARTNERSHIP/DISTRICT WORK
V. GOOD NEWS: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VI. BOARD COMMENTS VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD
A. BUSINESS AFFAIRS 1. FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM 2. SCHOOL BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR INCREASED BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
B. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION 1. BOARD APPROVAL REGARDING 2017-18 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE CURRICULUM CHANGES- JANE SCHMIDT 2. REVISION OF BOARD POLICY C. PERSONNEL
1. EARLY RETIREMENT CONSIDERATION AND ACTION VIII. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
1. MIKE HAYWARD - LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK REPRESENTATIVE IX. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT X. ADJOURNMENT
There will be a Board work session following this meeting.
There will be a joint board meeting with the Andrew Board on January 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Andrew.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be Monday, January 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office.
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I. ROLL CALL [AI] II. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA B. MINUTES OF THE DELWOOD JOINT MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
NOVEMBER 21, 2016. C. REGISTRATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE a. Enclosed is a list of bills being presented for approval at the December 19, 2016 meeting. D. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS A. ACCOUNT BALANCE B. COMBINED STATEMENT & BUDGET RECAP C. REVENUE REPORT D. GENERAL FUND AND NON-BUDGETED EXPENDITURE REPORT E. ACTIVITY FUND REPORT F. NUTRITION FUND REPORT E. RESIGNATIONS: [IF ANY]
F. RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE (pending licensure and criminal background check):
1. VOLUNTEER WRESTLING COACH Activity Director, Tom Gruenwald, is recommending the authorization to approve Daryl Schepers as a volunteer wrestling coach for the High School wrestling program. 2. BRIGGS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSOCIATE Briggs Principal, Pat Bollman, is recommending the hiring of Tricia Connolly as the Briggs Special Education Teacher Associate for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year. Ms. Connolly will be paid for 6.75 hours per day at $9.79 per hour ($9.64 + $.15 stipend) with an effective date of January 3, 2017. 3. OTHER [IF ANY]
Recommendation: Approve items in the consent agenda as presented. Motion Needed. III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND INFORMAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. SENIOR GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IV. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION 1. FFA ALUMNI
2. MIDDLE SCHOOL- CINDY WIESE 3. TONY HIATT/CHRIS HOOVER- AEA PARTNERSHIP/DISTRICT WORK
V. GOOD NEWS: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
VI. BOARD COMMENTS
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VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD
A. BUSINESS AFFAIRS
[DI] 1. FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM A discussion in regards to the Food Service program and whether or not to investigate options for third party provider. [AI] 2. SCHOOL BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR INCREASED
BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
The school district is allowed under Iowa Code to request a modified allowable growth to compensate for increased costs for Dropout Prevention Programs and Services. These funds are used District Wide. This action will give the Board the authority to build these costs into next year’s (FY-18) Aid and Levy Worksheet as cash reserve. It does not actually generate additional dollars for the current fiscal year nor will it affect property taxes in the current fiscal year.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the application request to the School Budget Review Committee for the additional budget authority and modified allowable growth for costs associated with Dropout Prevention Programs in the amount of $224,671. Motion Required.
B. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION [AI] 1. BOARD APPROVAL REGARDING 2017-18 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE CURRICULUM CHANGES High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Nancy Johnson, and Director of Professional Growth, Jane Schmidt, are requesting board approval to make changes to the 2017-18 Family and Consumer Science curriculum. The requested changes to the curriculum are enclosed. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the changes to the Family and Consumer Science curriculum for the 2017-18 school year. Motion Required. [AI] 2. REVISION OF BOARD POLICY Enclosed for the Board’s review and possible approval are changes to the following policy. Changes are indicated on the policy. 502.6 Weapons Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the revised policy as presented. Motion Required.
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VII. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD
C. PERSONNEL
[AI] 1. EARLY RETIREMENT CONSIDERATION AND ACTIONThe district has received applications and letters of resignation from seven employees indicating their desire to participate in the early retirement program. An updated Management Fund Summary report is provided for the Board’s review. A listing of the applicants is below, including their current position in the District, years of service and total incentive amount based on the guidelines outlined in the Early Retirement Program. The total amount of the incentive for all 7 applicants is $190,586.41.
The Board has the option to limit the number of early retirements based upon the date and time the applications were received (a separate listing is available noting dates and times in the event the Board decides to limit the number). For all of the applicants listed, the mandatory 7-day window to rescind the early retirement application has expired.
If approved, the stipends for all employees would be paid to a 403-B account in 4 equal installments in FY-2017, FY-2018 and FY-2019. The funding for each of the early retirement stipends will come from the district’s Management Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board accept the resignation of each individual listed above, effective at the end of the 2016-2017 contract year confirming their participation in the Early Retirement Program with the stipends to be paid from the Management Fund.
Motion Needed.
VIII. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
1. MIKE HAYWARD - LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK REP.
IX. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
X. ADJOURNMENT
There will be a Board work session following this meeting.
There will be a joint board meeting with the Andrew Board on January 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Andrew.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be
Monday, January 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office.
MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION JOINT MEETING WITH DEL WOOD SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016
The Delwood Board of Education met for a joint board meeting with the Maquoketa Board of Education on Monday November 21, 2016 in the cafeteria of the Delwood School. Delwood's Board President Ron Filloon called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM. Maquoketa Directors: Lenke Carson, Michael Hayward, Tanya Roeder, David Sybesma and Brian Tabor answered roll call to Board Secretary Kristy Haxmeier. Delwood Directors: Ron Filloon, Carmen Gerlach, Rhonda Denger, and Jody Holtz answered roll call to Board Secretary Jane Goodenow, Director Sara Tubbs was absent. Also present were Superintendents Chris Hoover and Todd Hawley, Middle School Principal Christine Snell, High School Principal Mark Vervaecke, and Jane Schmidt.
MOTION #068-16/17: M/Hayward, znd /Gerlach to approve the agenda as presented. 9 ayes, motion carried.
President Filloon welcomed the Maquoketa Administrators and Directors of the Board.
Middle School Principal Christine Snell discussed PLC work, TLC Instructional Coach implementation, data collection and the PBIS program being used at the middle school.
High School Principal Mark Vervaecke reviewed the report received from Eastern Iowa Community College, noting Maquoketa had 106 grads from the Class of 2016 who had earned college credits. It was also noted that during 2016 Maquoketa students earned 2,777 credit hours, which is the highest amongst all districts that partner with EICC. Principal Vervaecke discussed minor changes being considered to the new grading policy that was implemented this year. Principal Vervaecke also highlighted the new staff at the High School along with the PLC' s progression within the building.
Jane Schmidt talked about professional development, Career Crnising program that is being used K-12, Reading Horizon interventions, and Project Lead the Way developments. Mrs. Schmidt also highlighted the High School Counselors for an outstanding job in offering assistance in completing college applications.
Superintendents Hawley & Hoover updated the boards on SAVE dollars available for facility improvement at the middle and high school. Last year the Del wood District sent dollars for High School locker refurbish project and furniture at the Middle School. Since 2004, the Delwood District has contributed $866,968.91 with SA VE and LOSST dollars for building projects at the middle and high school.
At 5 :45 PM President Ron Filloon adjourned the meeting.
David Sybesma, President
Kristy Haxmeier, Secretary
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MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016
President Sybesma called the regular meeting to order on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office. Directors Tabor, Roeder, Sybesma, Carson and Hayward were present. Supt. Hoover and Board Secretary Haxmeier were present. C. Snell, D. Cogan, P. Bollman, J. Schmidt, and K. Bowman were present. Teresa Hosch ofKMAQ and Dalton Brewster of Maquoketa Public Access represented the press. Emily Wallace, Sara Nelson, and Mary Kay Wirth were present. Courtney Becker, Kendra Cave, Frankie Carner, Brenden Carr, Ryan Juergens, Aaron Oetken, Jacob Puetz, Kyle Schwenker, and Spencer Owen were in attendance representing the high school students.
MOTION #058-16/17: M/Tabor, znd /Roeder to approve the following consent agenda as amended to include an additional invoice listing: 5 ayes, motion carried. Agenda - Approved as amended to include two additional action items (DC trip and Costa Rica trip) and remove early graduation request. Minutes -Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 17, 2016 and the special meetings held on October 28, 2016 and November 28, 2016 as presented. Registrations, Reimbursements & Selected Accounts Payable - Approved as presented, to include additional invoices, totaling $1,224,948.49. Financial Reports - The following reports for period ending October 31, 2016 were reviewed: Account Balances, Combined Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, Revenue Report, General Fund Expenditure Report, Activity Fund, Nutrition Fund Report. Resignations-Approved the following resignations: • MacKenzie Kelley as the Varsity Cross Country Coach effective
immediately. • MacKenzie Kelley as High School Science Teacher effective at the end of
the 2016-17 school year. • Jill Bresnan as the Varsity Volleyball Coach effective immediately. Recommendations to Hire (all pending outcome of criminal background check & BOEE licensure): • Chelsea Schmidt as the Middle School Special Education Teacher
Associate for the 2016-17 school year at a rate $9.64 + $.15 stipend= $9.79 per hour for 6.75 hours per day retroactive to November 7, 2016.
• Martha Thomas as the Middle School Special Education Teacher Associate for the 2016-17 school year at a rate $9.64 per hour for 6.75 hours per day retroactive to November 7, 2016.
• Erika Williams as the Middle School Special Education Teacher Associate for the 2016-17 school year at a rate $9 .64 + $ .15 BD stipend= $9. 79 per hour for 6.75 hours per day retroactive to November 7, 2016.
• Carla Schreiber as the High School Special Education Teacher Associate for the 2016-17 school year at a rate $9 .64 + $.15 BD stipend = $9. 79 per hour for 6.5 hours per day effective November 28, 2016.
• Brenda Behrens as the Cardinal Part Time I: 1 Nurse for up to 4 hours per day; Monday-Thursday at $18.82 per hour retroactive to November 7, 2016.
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• Ashely Wiggins as the ih Grade Girls Basketball Coach at Level 4, Year 3; $2,223.52.
Teacher Horizontal Move - Contract Amendment • Andrea Raker contract amended from MA, Step 9 to MA+l5, Step 9 at a
contract rate of $48,320.10 (Schedule C). Request To Attend Out of State Functions
• Julie Brown requested to take special education students to the Happy Joe's Christmas Part at the I-Wireless Center in Moline on December 5, 2016.
Reception of Visitors and Informal Comments from the Public - None.
Spotlight on Education: High School students and Club Hope members Courtney Becker and Kendra Cave provided a brief presentation on an upcoming program called Maquoketa Mentors. Cardinal Elementary Principal Sherri Walker gave a short presentation highlighting Ms. Brandi Hass' preschool school classroom. Ms. Hass' classroom has implemented new blue light covers within the classroom as studies show this helps calm those with attention issues. Briggs Principal Pat Bollman along with two teachers, Sara Nelson and Mary Kay Wirth walked the Board through the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) program that was implemented at Briggs this year. Based on the presentation, PBIS has had a positive impact on behaviors within the building. This program is designed to outline and teach the students the expectations within the building and then reward the students when positive behavior is shown. Tickets are used to reward the positive behaviors and celebrations are held throughout the year.
Good News Administrative Reports Good News Administrative Reports were reviewed with nothing additional to add. Jane Schmidt provided a brief report to the Board outlining the reading results to the Board. Please see the handout for the complete presentation.
Board Comments: None.
General Business of the Board
MOTION #059-16/17:
MOTION #060-16/17:
MOTION #061-16/17:
MOTION #062-16/17:
M/Tabor, 2nd/Hayward to approve the second and final reading of board policy 704.7 Online Ftmdraising Campaigns-Crowd Funding. 5 ayes, motion carried.
M/Carson, 2nd/Roeder to approve the revised policies as presented for 102, 104, 402.2, 501.16, 503.1, 505.4, and 505.8. It was noted policy 502.6 was tabled. 5 ayes, motion carried.
M/Hayward, 2nd/Tabor to approve the C-SIP 2016-17 district goals as presented. 5 ayes, motion carried.
M/Roeder, 2"d/Tabor to approve the request to the SBRC for the additional budget authority and modified allowable growth for increasing enrollment not on the previous year's certified enrollment count in the amount of$117,978. 5 ayes, motion carried.
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MOTION #063-16/17:
MOTION #064-16/17:
MOTION #065-16/17:
MOTION #066-16/17:
MOTION #067-16/17:
M/Carson, 2nct/1-Iayward to approve the request to the SBRC for the additional budget authority and modified allowable growth for open emollment out students not on the previous year's certified emollment count in the amount of $103,780. 5 ayes, motion carried.
M/Tabor, 2nd/Roeder to approve the request to the SBRC for the additional budget authority and modified allowable growth for costs associated with serving students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in the amount of $7,250. 5 ayes, motion carried.
M/Roeder, 2nct/1-Iayward to approve the 2018 Washington DC trip for S'h grade students. 5 ayes, motion carried. (It was noted this was added to agenda to allow for ample time for parent meetings and ftmdraising efforts.)
M/Tabor, 2nd/Carson to approve the 2018 Costa Rica trip for High School Spanish students. 5 ayes, motion carried. (It was noted this was added to agenda to allow for ample time for parent meetings and ftmdraising efforts.)
M/Carson, 2nd/Tabor to approve adding Wells Fargo, Des Moines, IA as a depository at a level of $700,000. 5 ayes, motion carried
Legislative Update: Mike Hayward noted the goals for the legislatures were discussed last week at the IASB convention and delegates assembly.
Superintendents Report: Superintendent Hoover noted last week was American Education Week, provided a TLC update, shared information on the Smarter Balance testing outlook, and discussed his superintendent goals. Please see board packet for additional details. The Board also had a brief conversation on the IASB Convention that all 5 members attended last week. The Board thanked everyone for the opportunity to attend and shared stories of their experience. The Board took this time to refocus on the goals, re-engage on what is important, and discuss ways to create a movement of positive culture.
Reminders were read.
President Sybesma adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Invoice Number Invoice Date PO Number Detail DescriQtion Chart of Account Number Detail Amount 2578009 11/14/2016 EXAMINE LAMINA TOR FOR REPAIR 33059 10 19091000 100 0000 618 229.00
Maquoketa Community School District Account Balance Analysis; November, 2016
Hot Lunch Fund #93971
High Balance $134,543
Low Balance $70,795
General account #94870
High Balance $5,698,795
Low Balance $5,010,203
Average Daily Balance $98,315
Average Daily Balance $5,414,265
Schoolhouse Fund account #94897
High Balance $1,428,739
Low Balance $1,363,012
Activity Fund account #96326
High Balance $83,404
Low Balance $69,521
Prepared By: Bonnie Burmeister Customer Service Representative Dated: 12/05/2016
203 North Main Slrect Maquoketa, Iowa 52060
Phone 563/652-2491 FAX 563/652-2495
112 McKinsey Drive Maquoketa, Iowa 52060
Phone 563/652-2491 FAX 563/652-0552
Average Daily Balance $1,404,819
Average Daily Balance $77,236
16 West Benton Street Andrew, Iowa 52030 Phone 563/672-3575 FAX 563/672-9606
www .rnaquoketasb.corn
3 North Elliot Street Preston, Iowa 52069 Phone 563/689-3535 FAX 563/689-3537
MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 11/30/20162016/17 COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Unaudited Created 12/12/2016Includes Intrafund transfers
EST. 7/1/2016 EOFY AUDITORS RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES 11/30/2016FD # FUND BEGINNING BALANCEADJUST. FD BAL TO DATE TO DATE EST. BALANCE
(CASH & INVEST.) June-16
10 GENERAL 3,124,474.41$ 5,361,220.73$ 4,143,646.47$ 4,342,048.67$
TOTAL $19,672,690.91 $5,001,226.58 $1,445,080.81 $6,446,307.39 33%
Oper. Transfers In/F A Dispositio Appropriated YTD General 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Upward adj (pr yr fr #22 to #10) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Mgmt 22 $0.00 $0.00Debt Service 40/41 $849,291.02 $282,962.10 $70,727.10 $353,689.20Capital Proj #34 $0.00 $0.00Local Option Sales Tax 33 $0.00 $0.00Total $849,291.02 $282,962.10 $70,727.10 $353,689.20
*****NOT BUDGETED FUNDS:
#71 HEALTH FUND Prior Month Current Month YTD TotalOther Revenues from Local Sources $0.00Transfers $791,092.82 $205,383.79 $996,476.61Total Health $791,092.82 $205,383.79 $996,476.61
Business Coordinator12/12/2016
GENERAL FUND & NON BUDGETED EXPENDITURE DETAIL REPORT FOR BOARD 11/30/2016
FY2016-17 Created 12/12/2016
GENERAL FUND APROP PR MO EXP CURRENT MONTH CURR EXP YTD Pr Yr
GASB 68- Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions
The Nutrition Fund is considered an enterprise fund; therefore it is conducted like a business and operates in accordance with GAAP accounting. With the
implementation of GASB 68, the Nutrition Fund is required to show its proportionate share of the IPERS funding deficit as a liability. This is a non cash transaction
and it should be noted that this is a book entry of a negative amount and not an actual deficit of cash.
These standards have caused many and probably most governments to report significantly higher annual pension expenses than in the past and will place a Net Pension
Liability directly in financial statements for the first time – not just as a footnote disclosure in the audit of the funding position of Pension Funds.
The net pension liability is to be measured as the portion of the present value of projected benefits payment to be provided though IPERS to current active and inactive
employees that is attributed to those employees’ past periods of service, less the amount of the pension plan’s fiduciary net position. Please see GASB Statement 68 for
complete explanation.
Maquoketa Community School Staff Selection Recommendation
Date:
Building:
Vacancy:
December 15, 2016,
Briggs Elementary
Special Education Level Ill Para-Professional
Party Being Recommended: Tricia Connolly
Position on Salary Schedule and Recommended Base Amount for Contract:
Step 1 @$9.64 Plus $0,15 stipend =$9.79 Paid Hours per day= 6.75
Extra Duties Being Recommended: None
Number of Applicants Being Screened For The Position: 5
Screening Committee:Patrick R. Bollman
Number of Interviews: 3
Interviewing Team and Time With Each Interviewee:
Patrick R. Bollman, Jill Dykstra 30-45 Minutes
Procedure Used For Checking Finalist: Positive Working Experiences Positive Interview
Reasons Why This Person Recommended Over Other Finalists: 1. Past working experiences 2. Has an interest in working with students 3. Solid interview
Procedures That Will Be Used to Insure Teacher's First Year Success ... 1. Mrs. Dykstra will coordinate a daily schedule for Mrs. Connolly 2. Mr. Bollman will visit with Mrs. Connolly to make sure that her transition is going smoothly 3. Other Para-professionals in the Level Ill Special Education program will assist Mrs.
Connolly on the daily routines.
Patrick R. Bollman
PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE
Dustin Cogan Maquoketa Community Schools Information Technology Board Report 12/13/2016 Technology Update:
Cardinal • Replaced ink in necessary printers • Setup 2 new iPad carts containing 30 iPads each for classroom use • Installed new building router to upgrade incoming connection from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps • Installed new network-enabled Epson projector to be used in new classroom (former staff lunch
room) o With this network integration, we can monitor bulb hours, overall projector status, and set
schedules for power • Monitor and maintain security camera system
Briggs • Replaced ink in necessary printers • Setup 2 new iPad carts containing 25 iPad eachs for classroom use • Installed new building router to upgrade incoming connection from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps • Installed new network-enabled Epson projector to replace malfunctioning classroom projector
o With this network integration, we can monitor bulb hours, overall projector status, and set schedules for power
• Monitor and maintain security camera system
Middle School • Replaced ink in necessary printers • Completed installing Meraki Erate 2 network switches and access points throughout the building • Maintained One to One paperwork/fines/repairs • Work on validating the Expense and Revenue report • Complete Data entry for District Wide Inventory • Spiceworks Training - toner inventory system
High School • Installed PoE PA speaker in hallway between computer lab 214 & 216. We have 5
speakers in use as evaluation units • Replaced seven black and white printers with newer more efficient Hp 402n • Replaced ink in necessary printers • Completed installing Meraki Erate 2 network switches and access points throughout the building • Evaluating Migrating to Google Cloud Print/ Evaluating Papercut printing software • District Wide Inventory
District Wide
• Erate 2016-2017 We are in the process of filing our initial 2016-2017 erate letter of intent.
• Smarter Balanced Assessment-
Participated in a statewide webinar regarding smarter balanced assessments and what this will
mean for network bandwidth in FY 2017-2018 +
• Additional FCC GrantAward-A grant was written to the the FCC e to support our Firewall efforts district wide from the standpoint of bringing in another internet provider to allow our district to automatically failover to this second provider in the event of a service issue with AEA. It was not my intent to proceed down this road as the cost was too high to support within our current TIP allotment without grant support or a donation.
At the High School we have a presence from ICN, Iowa Health, and Mediacom - All 3 are fiber providers which afford our district scalable high speed data along with a large amount of competition to allow our district to benefit with reduced pricing. We were awarded support from the FCC in the amount of $23 724.87 to support this proiect
Pricing Specifics: List Pricing- Firewall and 5 years licensing: $62,000.00 AEA Purchasing Statewide negotiated Pricing $55,166.00 with a revised price of $52,893.50 Maquoketa Negotiated Pricing: $29,656.09 (3 vendors)
Total Invoice: $29,656.09 'FCC Grant: $-23, 724.87 Maquoketa Portion: $5,931.22 (Funding source- savings generated through aggressive purchasing utilizing existing TIP funding) This is a savings of $56,068.78
1. As a building we have been reflecting on our progress as Collaborative Teaching Teams. We
have completed multiple activities as teams and as a Building Leadership Team. The BLT
and CCT's will be using the information we have collected to guide us in our work
implementing Professional Learning Community.
2. Interviews were held for the Maquoketa Alternative Classroom on Monday, December 12.
We are looking to fill spots 8 spots due to graduations/completions. We are very proud to
say that 7 of those 8 are on-time graduates. Congratulations to the students and to the
staff.
3. The Maquoketa Welding Academy will begin working on benches, bike racks, and trash
receptacles for the City of Maquoketa's main street project. The first seven benches will be
purchased by the Maquoketa Art Experience and the backs of these benches will feature art
work by MHS art students.
The Academy students will also be manufacturing 50 flag poles for the Optimist Club.
4. Maquoketa High School Chorus received a $250 donation from the City of Maquoketa and
the Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce in appreciation for their performance at It's a
Wonderful Life in Maquoketa on November 251h.
5. School counselors have held scheduling informational meetings with all classes and will be
meeting with small groups and individuals after break to pre-register for next school year.
6. Counseling department will be working with students and families to increase FAFSA
completion. Last year's numbers went from 53% to 68%.
7. The annual Education Foundation/Booster Club Cake Auction on January 17 w/ girl-boy
double header with Anamosa. This year's theme is "Famous Duo's and Super Hero's".
8. High School students will be helping with the Cardinal Elementary winter concert
on December 21.
9. Chamber Choir will be singing at MSB on the 19th and at Clover Ridge on the 21st.
School Board Report
December 19, 2016
Science Standards Training: The MHS and MMS science teachers have completed year two of unwrapping the Iowa Core Science (NGSS) standards and planning for implementation. The elementary science reps will be part of this process in the spring. The Iowa Core Science standards are organized into multiple areas: demonstration statement, science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts. Science and engineering standards describe those practices embedded within the standard's performance. The disciplinary core ideas specify the concepts students are to master. The cross-cutting concepts describe applications across all domains of science - patterns; cause and effect; scale, proportion, and quantity; systems and system models; energy and matter; structure and function; and stability and change.
Community Connections: The Avenue of Flags program is sponsored for our community by the Maquoketa Optimist Club where American flags are put out five times a year: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Veteran's Day. The opportunity for student groups to assist with this program resulted in the awarding of money this month: Student Senate $672 BPA $786 Maquoketa Trap Team $1341 Maquoketa FFA $377 The assistance provided to this program by our youth organizations is greatly appreciated and helps to build a heart to serve the community.
Iowa Youth Survey: The Iowa Youth Survey was completed this fall. The results will be available in the spring.
Curriculum Changes Administrators were reminded of the school board policy related to changes in curriculum:
Policy 602.1- "It is the responsibility ofthe Curriculum Director to keep the board apprised of necessary curriculum revisions, progress of each content area related to curriculum development activities, and to develop administrative regulations for curriculum development including recommendations to the board."
As spring approaches, we will be looking closely at what curriculum changes we want to implement during the 2017-18 school year which will then be presented before the school board. Among the curricular decisions and changes will include: EngageNY, Mathia, ST Math, specials and exploratories.
Prepared by: Jane Schmidt, MCSD Director of Professional Growth and Student learning
Briggs Good News Report December 15, 2016
Submitted by: Patrick R. Bollman
1. There will be a Winter/Christmas concert in the Briggs Gym on Thursday, December 22 starting at 10:00.
2. The Briggs PBIS Committee continues to meet to discuss activities and events to implement for the students at Briggs. Students love the opportunity to purchase items from the Briggs Store each Friday.
3. I attended the Universal Instruction Two Day Workshop at the Clinton AEA. It was nice to discuss our current work and progress in reading with other members from our school district. Those members included: Beth Hillebrand, Sara Bennis, Jane Schmidt, and Sherri Walker.
4. The Briggs CIT (Collaborative Teacher Teams) continue to meet weekly to discuss student performance in the classrooms. The most recent visits have been focused on math and the instructional practices used to support student performance.
5. The students are learning to bundle up with winter clothing for recesses. The students enjoy playing in the snow and love playing on the snow piles!
6. The teachers continue to work hard to meet the needs of the students at each grade level in all subject areas. Technology is used to support instruction on a daily basis. We will be putting two new IPAD carts into use starting next week to continue to get technology in front of our students.
I wish a Happy Holiday season to all the staff members at Briggs. It is time to have some time off to enjoy with family and friends. Thank you for your support of Briggs Elementary School.
Patrick R. Bollman
Board Briefs: Middle School 12.19.16
Reading Horizons: Interventions for 6,7,8 grade students Reading Horizons is a program the Middle School has been using for about two months now.
This program tests students on their phonics skills. The rationale behind this thinking is that the
base of many reading comprehension issues is that students don't understand the hidden rules of phonics. When pronunciation and word identification are tripping them up, there is no way
they could have high comprehension rates. The Reading Horizons program looks to solve the root of the problem to help students improve their reading fluency and comprehension.
Students start with a series of pretests to gage where they are and to customize a computer
program for their specific deficiencies. So far, we have had students make tremendous gains
with the program. Our students have made an average gain of 230 lexile points. Students are also making huge gains in their progress monitoring. A gain of 75% is not strange for a student.
Overall, the Reading Horizons program is having tremendous success with our students.
TAG Update
Wold's Class Notes
Mock Trial 7 & 8 (term 1) • Co-taught with Ms. Furlong and had help from Mrs. Good. • This year's case was Civil. The Burden of Proof is with the Preponderance of
Evidence. Basically, who is more at fault or negligent. • Learned:
o How to write an Opening and Closing statement. o Develop Direct and Cross questions for witnesses on Plaintiff and
Defendant. o Objections and how to answer when objected. o Basic courtroom procedure.
• 2 teams went to Regional Competition in Dubuque on Nov. 7th. 17 teams at Regional.
o 8th team - placed 9th o ? /8th team - placed 7th
• All students did very well and had a great time competition! • The attorney coach's were Calla Parochetti and Amanda Lassance.
FLL 6 (term 1-2) • This years challenge was ANIMAL ALLIES. The students explored the interaction
between animals and humans. • Learning:
o This class has 2 sections: Project & Robot • Project deals with finding an Innovative Solution they see with the
animal they researched. Ex. Humans and Bees - people being very allergic to bee stings and EpiPens are very expensive.
• Students did research about their animal. • Identified a problem between humans and their animal. • Looked for existing solutions. • Created a solution to the problem they identified. Either they
took an existing solution and made it better or created a new one. Ex. The bees created a fitness band that can expel smoke to distract a bee long enough to get away. Neither Bee nor Human is harmed :)
o Students presented their findings with a tri-fold and gave a presentation to the class.
• The Robot uses the theme and adapts it to legos. The lego board has models made of legos that depict how humans and animals interact. Ex. bee with bee hive and honey, blind person with a sight dog, cows and milking machine, etc ...
• Students build a moving robot with EV3 bricks, motors, and legos. They problem-solve how they are going to do each mission and then they program the robot to accomplish it. Each mission is worth so many points.
• We had 8 students from this class go to the Regional competition this Sat., Dec 10th.
• Due to weather, we came back before the results were announced. Not sure how they did yet. Will find out soon .....
Bridges 6-8 (terms 2-3) • Learning:
o History of Bridge (individual project) • Research a bridge of choice, present information with a ppt,
reconstruct bridge using toothpicks, popsicle sticks, or household items.
• Had a 6th gr. student make a 7 ft. London/Tower Bridge! It's in the LMC.
o Students will make truss, arch, cable-stayed, and suspension bridges throughout the class. With each bridge design, they will learn about joints,
construction techniques, the strength of string, parts of a bridge, and the design process.
• The 7 & 8 grade students will have the opportunity to go to a competition the end of Jan. They will compete at the MS level.
Test Talks: Faculty has been reviewing Iowa Assessment goals with their CST students. Teachers are to have goals reviewed with their students by December 20th. We are discussing the expected growth and what is a realistic goal to set and accomplish.
Washington D. C. Trip for the summer of 2018 MMS had a parent meeting Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 P.M. Many parents and students attended this presentation provided by World Classrooms. Pizza was served to all the attendees and important questions were answered. At the end of the meeting we had 26 students sign up for the travel experience and several more contemplating the decision. Students and families seemed very excited about the opportunity for this trip.
Shout outs ... "! rock. you rock, we rock ... " celebrations Maquoketa Middle School wrestlers and Coach Eric Spittler are collecting food items to share with three families in Maquoketa.
8th graders are participating in the Star Program once again this year. Money was collected and the students went and purchased presents. All presents were wrapped by the students and delivered to the bank. This is a wonderful community outreach activity in which our eighth graders enjoy participating.
Upcoming Events Tuesday, December 20th Middle School Band Concert in the Middle School Gym 7-8 PM
Annual Winter Break Activities: Wednesday, December 21 Sixth and seventh graders attend movies at Voy Theater: "Sing" or the Star War's story, "Rogue One". Students choose the one they want to see.
Thursday, December 22 8th graders attend movies at Voy Theater PBIS Schedule:
2:00 PM Lip Sync Finals and Middle School Talent Show Parents may attend.
Cardinal Elementary Maquoketa Community School District
December 2016 MCSD Board Report
1. Attendance-o This past month we recognized the perfect attendance
of 68 students and 5 staff members!
2. News from the Music Room-o Second graders sang carols at Maquoketa State bank
on Friday, December 15, 2016. o We will have our traditional holiday sing the week of
winter break.
3. News from the Nurses Office o Dental screening were provided with sealants [if
needed) to 13 Cardinal students through the Bethany for Children and Families - Give Kids a Smile program.
o I-Smile came to complete dental screenings on students needed dental screenings for school registration.
4. Grandparent's Day o On November 22nd first grade invited their
grandparent's to visit school. Students complete activities with their grandparents, share about their learning, and enjoy lunch and recess together. Here are a couple snap shots from the day.
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Cardinal Elementary Maquoketa Community School District
5. PACK Activities o The Math Bowl was held for grades K-5 at Cardinal. o Holiday Craft night will be held at Cardinal on Monday, December 19th for K-5
students.
6. Donation Project o Mrs. Richardson's classroom project "Minds in Motion" was fulfilled! Exercise
balls have been purchased and will be delivered to the school. This was completed through Donorschoose.org
7. Iowa Tier o Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Bennis attended Universal Protocol Training at MBAEA. o We are meeting out 90% goal with progress monitoring as a building average. o Mrs. Walker attended the Fall Legal Lab at SAi.
Submitted for SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL December 19, 2016
CTE AREA: MHS Family & Consumer Sciences
Nancy Johnson and Jane Schmidt are suggesting the following changes to curriculum for School Board approval.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
DYNAMICS OF CLOTHING I
This course prepares individuals to understand the psychological aspects of clothing and textiles, and introduces the students to: 1) basic clothing construction techniques, 2) clothing care and maintenance, 3) textiles information and 4) consumer skills. Student leadership {FCCLA) may be an integral part ofthis course.
DYNAMICS OF CLOTHING II
This course is designed to allow students to develop clothing construction and consumer skills. 1) Careers in the Fashion and Textile Industry, 2) Fiber and Textile identification, 3) Elements and Principles of Design in Clothing, 4) History of Costume will be explored. Fabric selection, alteration, recycling, fitting, quilting, children's clothing, creative designing and fashion sewing may also be explored in this course. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of this course.
Change names of courses:
Clothing I to Dynamics of Clothing I Clothing II to Dynamics of Clothing II
Dynamics of Clothing I- additions to curriculum • • •
Wardrobe coordination
Clothing care and maintenance
Personal appearance - coordinating apparel and appropriate attire
Dynamics of Clothing II - additions to curriculum - units 1- S • Unit 1- Careers in Clothing, Textiles and Apparel • Unit 2 - Fiber and Textile Identification
• Unit 3 - Elements and Principles of Design in Clothing • Unit 4 - History of Costume
• Unit 5 - Alter and Repair Textile Products
• Unit 6 - Producing Textile Products (Producing garments or other items of their choice - Advanced sewing) -was in the previous curriculum
STANDARDS FOR Dynamics of Clothing II 16.1 Analyze career paths within textile apparel and design industries. 16.1.1 Explain the roles and functions of individuals engaged in textiles and apparel careers. 16.1.2 Analyze opportunities for employment and entrepreneurial endeavors.
16.1.3 16.2
16.2.1 16.2.2 16.2.3
16.2.4 16.2.5 16.3 16.3.1
16.3.2
16.3.3
16.4
16.4.1
16.4.2 16.4.5
Submitted for SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL December 19, 2016
Summarize education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in textile and apparel services.
Evaluate fiber and textile products and materials.
Apply appropriate terminology for identifying, comparing, and analyzing the most common generic textile fibers.
Evaluate performance characteristics of textile fiber and fabrics.
Summarize textile legislation, standards, and labeling in the global economy. Analyze effects of textile characteristics on design, construction, care, use, and maintenance of products.
Apply appropriate procedures for care of textile products. Demonstrate fashion, apparel, and textile design skills.
Explain the ways in which fiber, fabric, texture, pattern, and finish can affect visual appearance.
Apply basic and complex color schemes and color theory to develop and enhance visual effects.
Utilize elements and principles of design in designing, constructing, and/or altering textile, apparel, and fashion products.
Demonstrate skills needed to produce, alter, or repair fashion, apparel, and textile products. Demonstrate professional skills in using a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies for fashion, apparel, and textile construction, alteration, and repair.
Explain production processes for creating fibers, yarn, woven, and knit fabrics, and non-woven textile products.
Demonstrate basic skills for producing and altering textile products and apparel.
MCSD December 2016 Chapter 5 - Student Personnel
Policy Title: Weapons
Code No. 502.6
The board believes weapons, {including but not limited to guns, knives, etc.) other dangerous objects and look-a-likes in school district facilities cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment or present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors on the school district premises or property within the jurisdiction of the school district.
School district facilities are not an appropriate place for weapons, dangerous objects and look-alikes. Weapons and other dangerous objects and look-a-likes will be taken from students and others who bring them onto the school district property or onto property within the jurisdiction of the school district or from students who are within the control of the school district.
Parents of students found to possess weapons {including but not limited to guns, lmives, etc.), dangerous objects or look-a-likes on school property are notified of the incident. Possession or confiscation of weapons (including but not limited to guns, knives, etc.), Bf dangerous objects or look-a-likes will be reported to law enforcement officials, and students will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion.
Students bringing firearms to school or knowingly possessing firearms at school will be expelled for not less than one year. The superintendent has the authority to recommend this expulsion requirement be modified for students on a case-by-case basis. For purposes of this portion of this policy, the term "firearm" includes, but is not limited to, any weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, or otherwise defined by applicable law ..
Weapons under the control of law enforcement officials or other individuals specifically authorized by the board are il; exempt from this policy. The superintendent may develop an administrative process or procedures to implement the policy. The prineipal may allow authorized persons to display weapons, other dangerous objeets, or look a likes for ed:1eational purposes. Sueh a display will also he exempt from this poliey. It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in eonjunetion with the prineipal, to deYelop administratiye regulations regarding this fJOliey.
Legal Reference:
Cross Reference:
Adoption of Policy
No Child Left Behind, Title IV, See. 4141, P.L. 107 110 (2004) Improving ,\meriea's Sehools ,\et of 1994, P.L. 103 382 18 u.s.c. § 921 (2004) MeClain v. Lafayette County Bd. Of Edueation, €i73 F.2d 10€i (S'h
First Reading of Policy 02-14-05 02-14-05 02-28-05 Second and Final Reading
Reviewed by Policy Committee 01-28-08, 10-14-13, 12-19-16
502.6
Code 502.6Rl Weapons
Students bringing firearms to school or knowingly possessing firearms at school will be expelled for not less than one year. The term "firearm" includes, but is not limited to, any weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas.
Procedural Code for Dealing with Alleged Violations
1. In dealing with a student who allegedly bears a firearm on school property, the principal will investigate the accusation. The student shall be encouraged to present any relevant defense. If the student requests that other witnesses be questioned, the principal should talk to them if possible.
2. Written Notice of the Recommendation for Expulsion shall be given to the Superintendent and President of the School Board. The student/parent shall be provided with:
a. Notice of the reason for the proposed expulsion; b. The names of the witnesses and an oral or written report on the facts to which
each witness will testify; c. An opportunity to present a defense against the charges and provide either
oral testimony or written affidavits of witnesses on the student's behalf; d. The right to be represented by counsel; e. The results and finding of the board in writing open to the student's inspection.
3. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to recommend to the board the expulsion of a student for disciplinary purposes. Only the board may take action to expel a student and to readmit the student.
4. The school shall provide students and parents with all policies and regulations affecting student conduct which could result in expulsion. Publication of such rules and regulations in student handbooks, parent handbooks, or in a patron or building level newsletter shall be considered adequate notice.
Kristy and I spent the last two days in Des Moines at the Iowa Superintendent Financial Leadership Conference. This conference is geared towards Superintendents, School Business Officials, and Aspiring Superintendents. The class that I attended was focused on arbitration and negotiations. The word is that there will be some major changes to Chapter 20 (Iowa Bargaining Law) which, could have profound effects on school districts. Some of these changes could deal with mandatory and permissive subjects of bargaining. For example, due to the possibility of moving to a state-wide insurance program the subject of insurance within the master contract could become permissive or illegal.
Other changes that we were informed of were in regards to discrimination within insurance and how that is no longer going to be an issue with self funded plans. Obviously it is not going to be an issue if the state moves to a state-wide program.
I will be jamming out with our PK-2 on Wednesday, December 21, beginning at 9:20. Come see the band and sing with the kiddos!
AEA/Maquoketa Partnership- Tony Hiatt and I will give a short presentation to catch the Board up on what has been and will be happening.
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Semester ends December 22 (Begin Winter Break) School Resumes January 3, 2017
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