2021-22 BOARD AGENDAS

2021-22 BOARD AGENDAS

Select the meeting date below for the 2021-22 school year to open and view the board meeting agenda.

 

Jen@iowaschool… Mon, 09/27/2021 - 17:43

Board Agenda - 2021.07.12

Board Agenda - 2021.07.12

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         July 12, 2021                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready
for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

  Note Meeting Location Change Due to Construction

           1.  Call Meeting to Order - Board Update

           2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

           3.  Approve Consent Agenda

               A.  Approval of Minutes

                             June 21, 2021 Board Minutes

B.  Secretary’s Financial Accounts
                                                     
                            1.  Activity Cash Receipts
                            2.  Activity Balance Report
                            3.  Nutrition Cash Receipts
                            4.  Nutrition Balance Report
                            5.  Enterprise Cash Receipts
                            6.  Enterprise Balance Report
                            7.  ISJIT Summary
                            8.  Financial Statement -  June 2021
                            9.  Financial Statement - June 2020
                          10.  Cash Receipts
                          11.  Revenue Summary

                             C.  Allow the Bills
 

                                                         1.  Invoice Listing
                                                         2.  Invoice Listing - Prepaid
                                                         3.  Expenditure Summary

                             D.  Approve Staff

                                                         1.  Erica Groom - Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
                                                         2.  Amber Goemaat - Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
                                                         3.  Kevin Kelderman - Assistant Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach
                                                         4.  Danny Rivas - 10th Grade Class Sponsor

              6:10       4.  Communications

                                           A.  Public Forum

                                           B.  Construction Update Communication - Ben from DCI          

                               C.  Teen Serve Students Request

                                           D.   Ryan Groom -AD Update                        

                                          

              6:15       5.  Old Business

 

                                           A.  Update on GEER II Funds - Grant

                                                         

                             6.  New Business

 

                                           A.   Approve Annual Wage Report      

                                           B.   Approve Jr./Sr. HIgh Handbook

                                           C.   Approve Elementary Handbook

                                           D.  Review of Board Policy -2nd Reading 503.6

                                           E.  Review of Board Policy - 2nd Reading 503.6R1, 503.6E1, 503.6E2, 503.6E3

                                           F.  Approve Articulation Agreement w/ IHCC

                                           G. Approve Fixed Asset Inventory Proposal

                                          

    7.  Principal’s Report  -No Principal’s Report in June & July 

 

                   8.  Superintendent’s Report

                                           A.   All Weather Track Update 

 

                            9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes             

                            

                  10.  Adjourn

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Mon, 10/18/2021 - 12:51

Board Agenda - 2021.08.16

Board Agenda - 2021.08.16

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         August 16, 2021                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready
for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

5:00 p.m. Closed Session for Student Conduct Hearing  -Jr./Sr. High Library

6:00 Regular Board Meeting  - Jr./Sr. High Library        

  1.  Call Meeting to Order - Board Update

2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

3.  Approve Consent Agenda

               A.  Approval of Minutes

                             July 12, 2021 Board Minutes

                                           B.  Secretary’s Financial Accounts

                                                           1.  Activity Cash Receipts
                                                           2.  Activity Balance Report
                                                           3.  Nutrition Cash Receipts
                                                           4.  Nutrition Balance Report
                                                           5.  Enterprise Cash Receipts
                                                           6.  Enterprise Balance Report
                                                           7.  ISJIT Summary
                                                           8.  Financial Statement -  July 2021
                                                           9.  Financial Statement - July 2019
                                                         10.  Cash Receipts
                                                         11.  Revenue Summary

                                            C.  Allow the Bills

                                                           1.  Invoice Listing
                                                           2.  Invoice Listing - Prepaid
                                                           3.  Expenditure Summary

                                             D.  Approve Staff

         1.  Jeff DeWitt - Custodian
                              2.  Whitney Blattler - Paraeducator
                              3.  Angie Jedlika - Paraeducator
                              4.  Ben Johannes -student help
                              5.  Addison Schilling -student help

                              6.  Mike Mitchell - Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach

                                             E.  Approve Staff Resignations

                                                           7.  Bev Stephens - Paraeducator

 

              6:10       4.  Communications

                                           A.  Public Forum

                                           B.  Written Communication

                                           C.  Construction Update Communication (Test and Balancing) & Building Tour-  Ben & Trent from DCI        

                                            D.  Public Comment on North Mahaska’s ESSER III (Return To Learn Plan)

                                          

              6:45       5.  Old Business

                                           A.  Update on GEER II Funds - Grant

                                           B.  Kindergarten Flooring

                                           C.  Teen Serve

                                                         

                             6.  New Business

                                           A.   Approve Support Staff Handbook

                                           B.   Approve Certified Staff Handbook

                                           C.    ESSER III Plan

                                           D.    Return to Learn Plan

                                           E.    Guidance from DE & IDPH for Opening Schools

                                           F.     Approve Early Graduation Application

                           

    7.  Principal’s Report 

              A.   Open House & Back to School Activities

              B.   Fall Sports Kick Off

              C.   FFA Grants

              D.    Spanish Trip

 

                   8.  Superintendent’s Report

                                           A.   All Weather Track Update 

                                           B.   IASB Annual Conference -Nov. 17 & 18

                                           C.   Donation to NMEF

                                           D.   NM Highlight Video

                                           E.   Food Service -OPPA Update

                                           F.    Professional Development

                                           G.   Bus Driver Potential Resignation

 

                                 9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes             

                           

                       10.  Adjourn

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Mon, 10/18/2021 - 13:06

Board Agenda - 2021.09.20

Board Agenda - 2021.09.20

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         September 20, 2021                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready
for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

 

6:00 Regular Board Meeting  - Jr./Sr. High Library

1.  Call Meeting to Order - Board Update

2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

3.  Approve Consent Agenda

          A.  Approval of Minutes

                             August 16, 2021 Board Minutes

                                           B.  Secretary’s Financial Accounts

                                                          1.  Activity Cash Receipts
                                                          2.  Activity Balance Report
                                                          3.  Nutrition Cash Receipts
                                                          4.  Nutrition Balance Report
                                                          5.  Enterprise Cash Receipts
                                                          6.  Enterprise Balance Report
                                                          7.  ISJIT Summary
                                                          8.  Financial Statement -  August 2021
                                                          9.  Financial Statement - August 2020
                                                        10.  Cash Receipts
                                                        11.  Revenue Summary

                                           C.  Allow the Bills

                                                          1.  Invoice Listing
                                                          2.  Invoice Listing - Prepaid
                                                          3.  Expenditure Summary

                                            D.  Approve Staff

              1.  Hailey Ewing -Part-time Paraeducator
                            2. 
Terri Burch -Regular Route Driver
                            3.  Laura Carter -Part-time Paraeducator
                            4.  Kate Hite -Updated teaching contract with Lane Movement
                            5.  Dimitri Boyer -Strength and Conditioning Coach

                                           E.  Resignations

                                                          1.   Wendy Sampson

              6:10       4.  Communications

                                           A.  Public Forum

                                           B.  Written Communication

                                           C.  Construction Update Communication & Building Tour

                                          

              6:45       5.  Old Business

                                           A.   Update on GEER II Funds - Grant                                         

                             6.  New Business

                                           A.   Spanish Trip Information -Rachel Martin

                                           B.   Move Part-Time Custodian to Full-Time Custodian

                                           C.   Approve Access Control Quote

                                           D.   Approve Internal Technology Support

E.   Approve Early Graduation Requests

                             F.   Jr./Sr. Handbook Update - Addition to Mere Presence Rule

                             G.  Request for Allowable Growth -Special Education Deficit

                             H.  Annual Review of Classroom Space Board Policy 606.1

                             I.   Review of Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

                             K.  Review of District PD Plan

  

    7.  Principal’s Report 

                                           A.   Homecoming Activities
                                           B.   Parent-Teacher Conferences

                   8.  Superintendent’s Report

                                           A.   All Weather Track Update 
                                           B.   IASB Annual Conference -Nov. 17 & 18
                                           C.   District Professional Development
                                           D.   RSAI Annual Meeting -October 26 -FFA Enrichment Center Ankeny
                                           E.   Legislative Priorities

 

    9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes              

                           

                  10.  Adjourn

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Mon, 10/18/2021 - 13:21

Board Agenda - 2021.10.18

Board Agenda - 2021.10.18

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         October 18, 2021                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready
for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

 

              1.  Call Meeting to Order - Board Update

                             2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

                             3.  Approve Consent Agenda

               A.  Approval of Minutes

                             September 20, 2021 Board Minutes

                                           B.  Secretary’s Financial Accounts

                                                           1.   Activity Cash Receipts
                                                           2.   Activity Balance Report
                                                           3.   
Nutrition Cash Receipts
                                                           4.   Nutrition Balance Report
                                                           5.   Enterprise Cash Receipts
                                                           6.   Enterprise Balance Report
                                                           7.   ISJIT Summary
                                                           8.   Financial Statement -  September 2021
                                                           9.   Financial Statement - September 2020
                                                           10.   Cash Receipts
                                                           11.   Revenue Summary

                                           C.  Allow the Bills

                                                           1.   Invoice Listing
                                                           2.   
Invoice Listing - Prepaid
                                                           3.   Expenditure Summary

                                           D.  Approve Staff

                                                           1.   DeeAnn Bokhoven

              6:10       4.  Communications

                                           A.  Public Forum

                                           B.  Written Communication

                                           C.  Construction Update

                                           D.  FFA & FFA Advisory - Miranda Johnson

                                           E.  OPAA Food Management Update

                                          

              6:45       5.  Old Business

                                           A.   No Old Business at This Time                      

                             6.  New Business

                                           A.   Review Certified Enrollment

                                           B.   Review Board Goals

                                           C.  Approve List of Items to Sell

                                           D.  Approve Student Overnight Trips for 2021-2022 School Year

                                           E.  Approve Early Graduation Request

                           

    7.  Principal’s Report 

                                           A.  Screening Data for FAST K-6

                                           B.  7-12 Parent-Teacher Conference Update

                                           C.  Board Policy 501.9 -Participation in Student Activities

 

                   8.  Superintendent’s Report

                                           A.   All Weather Track Update 

                                           B.  Traffic Flow Update

                                           C.  North Parking Lot Repair

                                           D.  District Professional Development -October 18

                                           E.  Board Elections

                                           F.  Substitute Teachers

                                           G.  Bus Capacity

                                           h.  Weight Room Facilities

 

    9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes              

                            

                            

                  10.  Adjourn

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Mon, 01/24/2022 - 09:59

Board Agenda - 2021.11.15

Board Agenda - 2021.11.15

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         November 15, 2021                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready
for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.
  

1.  Call Meeting to Order - Board Update

2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

3.  Approve Consent Agenda

     A.  Approval of Minutes
                   October 18, 2021 Board Minutes

     B.  Secretary’s Financial Accounts

               1.  Activity Cash Receipts
               2.  
Activity Balance Report
               3.  
Nutrition Cash Receipts
               4.  
Nutrition Balance Report
               5.  
Enterprise Cash Receipts
               6.  
Enterprise Balance Report
               7.  
ISJIT Summary
               8.  
Financial Statement -  October  2021
               9.  
Financial Statement - October  2020
              10. 
Cash Receipts
              11. 
Revenue Summary

     C.  Allow the Bills

               1.  Invoice Listing
               2. 
Invoice Listing - Prepaid
               3.  
Expenditure Summary

     D.  Approve Staff

     E.  Approve Staff Resignation    

6:10                      4.  Communications

                                      A.  Public Forum

                                      B.  Written Communication

                                      C.  Update on Construction -DCI Group

                                      D.  Communication from EMC Agent -Amy McGriff

                                          

6:45                      5.  Old Business

                                       A.  No Old Business at this Time       

 

Adjourn Meeting

Annual School Board & Organizational Meeting

Board Secretary, as President Pro-Tem will preside over the meeting until a new Board President is elected.

7:05                      6.  Call Meeting to Order

                             7.  Board Election Results - Canvass of Votes

                             8.  Swearing in of New Board Members

                             9.  Reorganization of the Board

                                     A.  Election of Board President

                                             B.  Election of Vice President

                           10.  Appointment of Committee Representatives

                                     A.  IASB Delegate and Legislative Network

                                              B.  County Conference Committee

                                              C.  Negotiations Team Member

                                              D.  School Improvement Advisory Committee Member

                                              E.  North Mahaska Education Foundation Representative

                                              F.  Day Care / Preschool Committee

                                              G.  FFA Advisory Committee           

                            11.  New Business

                                              A.   Approve Early Retirement Plan (Certified, Non-Certified) & Open ERP

                                              B.   Approve SBRC Application

                                              C.   Approve Increase in Sub Pay

                                              D.   Approve Copier Lease Contract

                                              E.   Approve Adult Lunch Price Increase to $3.95 per State Guidelines

                                              F.   Approve Revised Contract for RD Keep

                            12.  Principal’s Report

                                              A.   MAP Screening Data for Grade 7-12

                                              B.   Academic Accolades

                                              C.   Winter Programs

                                              D.   Fire / Tornado Drills

                        13.  Superintendent’s Report

                                              A.   All Weather Track Update

                                              B.   Professional Development Agenda for November 15, 2021

                                              C.   Legislative Dinner -in Brooklyn on January 27th @ 6:00

                                              D.   IHSAA Report

                                              E.   North Parking Lot -Traffic Flow -Implementation of EMC Recommendations

                                              F.   Timeline for Bond -Roofing Project

                             14.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes                                             

               15.  Adjourn

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Mon, 01/24/2022 - 09:31

Board Agenda - 2021.12.20

Board Agenda - 2021.12.20

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         December 20, 2021                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready
for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

Board Photo -5:55 p.m.

              1.  Call Meeting to Order - Board Update

                            2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

                             3.  Approve Consent Agenda

               A.  Approval of Minutes

                             November 15, 2021 Board Minutes

                                           B.  Secretary’s Financial Accounts

                                                          1.   Activity Cash Receipts
                                                          2.   Activity Balance Report
                                                          3.   Nutrition Cash Receipts
                                                          4.   Nutrition Balance Report
                                                          5.   Enterprise Cash Receipts
                                                          6.   
Enterprise Balance Report
                                                          7.   ISJIT Summary
                                                          8.   Financial Statement -  November 2021
                                                          9.   Financial Statement - November 2020
                                                          10.   Cash Receipts
                                                          11.   Revenue Summary

                                           C.  Allow the Bills

                                                          1.   Invoice Listing
                                                          2.   Invoice Listing - Prepaid
                                                          3.   
Expenditure Summary

  D.  Approve Staff

                                                          1.   Jenna Hibler - Cheer Coach 
                                                          2.   Summer McCabe -paraeducator

                            

               6:10       4.  Communications

                                           A.  Public Forum

                                           B.  Written Communication

                                           C.  Construction Update

                                           D. District Communication Update - RD Keep                     

                                          

              6:45       5.  Old Business

                                           A.  No Old Business at This Time                      

                             6.  New Business

                                           A.  Review Roofing Options -presentation by Neumann Monson

                                           B.  Approve AIA Contract w/ Neumann Monson Architects (Roof Options, Roof Areas

                                           C.  Approve Premier Furniture Quote for High School -state pricing guaranteed

                                           D.  Approve MJC Medicaid Contract

                                           E.  Review Board Goals

                                           F. Increase in sub pay for custodians to $15/hr

                                           G. Increase in preschool route pay to $50 noon route

H. Weighted Grading for AP Courses

                           

    7.  Principal’s Report 

                                           A.  Iowa School Performance Profile -Elementary

                                           B.  Iowa School Performance Profile -Jr./Sr. High

                                           C.  Elementary -Movie Sponsored by PACT

                                           D.  Omaha Zoo Trip -May 2022

 

                   8.  Superintendent’s Report

                                           A.  District Professional Development -January 3, 2022

                                           B.  Weight Room Facilities

                                           C.  Anticipated Openings for 2022-2023 School Year

                                           D.  OPAA Report - November 2021

                                           E.  Transportation Challenges

 

    9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes              

                                 

                  10.  Adjourn

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Mon, 01/24/2022 - 09:53

Board Agenda - 2022.01.17

Board Agenda - 2022.01.17

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         January 17, 2022                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                                           6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready
for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

4:30 - 6:00 Board Work Session

6:00       1.  Call Meeting to Order

                            2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

                             3.  Approve Consent Agenda

               A.  Approval of Minutes

                             December 20, 2021 Board Minutes

                                           B.  Secretary’s Financial Accounts

                                                           1.   Activity Cash Receipts
                                                           2.   Activity Balance Report
                                                           3.   
Nutrition Cash Receipts
                                                           4.   
Nutrition Balance Report
                                                           5.   
Enterprise Cash Receipts
                                                           6.   
Enterprise Balance Report
                                                           7.   
ISJIT Summary
                                                           8.   
Financial Statement -  December 2021
                                                           9.   
Financial Statement - December  2020
                                                           10.   
Cash Receipts
                                                           11.   
Revenue Summary

                                           C.  Allow the Bills

                                                           1.   Invoice Listing
                                                           2.   
Invoice Listing - Prepaid
                                                           3.   
Expenditure Summary

  D.  Approve Staff

                                             E.  Approve Staff Resignations

                                                           1.   Brant Bollman -Effective End of Contract Year
                                                           2.   
Angie Radcliffe -Effective End of Contract Year
                                                           3.   
Kipp Schuler -Effective End of Contract Year

                           

              6:10       4.  Communications

                                           A.  Public Forum

                                           B.  Written Communication

                                           C.  Construction Update

                                                       

              6:45       5.  Old Business

                                           A.  Update on Roofing Options                          

 

6.  New Business

                                           A.  Approve Early Retirement Requests

                                                           1.   Julie Knoot
                                                           2.   
Terry Malone
                                                           3.   
Bruce Peiffer
                                                           4.   
Cindy DeGoey
                                                           5.   
Eleanor Robinson

                                           B.  Approve AIA Contract w/ Neumann Monson Architects (Roof Options, Roof Areas)             

                                           C. Approve Ahlers and Cooney Engagement Letter for Series 2022 G.O. Bond

D.  Approve policy on seat belt use on buses with seat belts      

E.  Approve Waiver for Weight Room Use

F.  Approve Fee Structure for Weight Room Use

G. Approve Hours for Community Weight Room Use  

H.  Approve Weighted Grading for AP Courses

 

    7.  Principal’s Report 

                                           A.  Student Trips
                                                      a.  Spanish Trip
                                                      b.  Senior Class Trip
                                                      c.  Dance Trip

                                           B.  Update on Computer Science Graduation Requirements

 

                   8.  Superintendent’s Report

                                           A.  District Professional Development - January 17, 2022
                                           B. 
OPAA Report - December 2021
                                           C. 
Draft Calendar for 2022-2023 School Year
                                           D. 
New Standards for School Leaders

 

    9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes              

                            

                  10.  Adjourn

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Mon, 01/24/2022 - 09:45

Board Agenda - 2022.02.21

Board Agenda - 2022.02.21

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         February 21, 2022                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                6:00 p.m.___________         

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning. 

 

1.  Call Meeting to Order – 6pm

2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

3.  Approve Consent Agenda

  1. Approval of Minutes - January 17, 2022 Board Minutes
  2. Secretary’s Financial Accounts
    1. Activity Cash Receipts
    2. Activity Balance Report
    3. Nutrition Cash Receipts
    4. Nutrition Balance Report
    5. Enterprise Cash Receipts
    6. Enterprise Balance Report
    7. ISJIT Summary
    8. Financial Statement -  January 2022
    9. Financial Statement - January 2021
    10. Cash Receipts
    11.  Revenue Summary
  3. Allow the Bills
    1.  Invoice Listing
    2. Invoice Listing - Prepaid
    3. Expenditure Summary
  4. Approve Staff
    1. Paul Kessler -Teacher
    2. Kim Hudson -Administrative Assistant
    3. Molly Ray - Teacher
    4. Alexis De Vries - Teacher
    5. Bob Breen - Route Driver
    6. Shawna Grewe -Assistant Softball Coach
    7. Erica Groom -Head Softball Coach
    8. Acacia Morris -Assistant Volleyball Coach
    9. Jil VanUtrecht -School Nurse
    10. Lynette VanDonselaar - Associate Business Manager (pending approval of Associate Business Manager Job Description / Position)
  5. Approve Staff Resignations
    1.  Whitney Bunn -Paraeducator
    2. Kathy Breen -Regular Route Bus Driver
    3.  Lindsey Houser -Paraeducator
    4. Bill Blake -Regular Route Bus Driver
    5. Amber Goemaat -Assistant Volleyball Coach

4.  Communications
A.  Public Forum
B.  Written Communication
C.  Construction Update    
D.  AD Communication Update      

5.  Old Business – 6:45
A.    Update on Roofing Options                  

6.  New Business
A.   Audit Report for FY 2021 - Dave Seistra via Zoom
B.   Approve pre-levy Bond amount & Resolution  - $2.70 debt service levy
C.  Approve Split Season for Jr. High Basketball / Wrestling
D.  Approve Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Prevention (Budget)
E.  Set Date for Public Hearing for FY23 Budget and School Calendar  - April 11, 2022
F.  Set Date for Public Hearing for Amendment of FY22 Budget - March 21, 2022
G.  Approve Board Resolution for Budget Guarantee
H.  Approve Resolution for loan from Fund 33 to Fund 31
I.  Approve FY23 Contracts and Letters of Assignment
J.  Approve Contract with Fierce Creative for Website Management and Support
K.  Approve Job Description and position for Associate Business Manager
L.  Approve Quote for Lawn Care Management -Fertilizer & Weed Control

7.  Principal’s Report  
A.    Preschool Desk Audit
B.    FAST Screening Data -Reading
C.    FAST Screening Data -Math

8.  Superintendent’s Report
A.    District Professional Development - February 18, 2022
B.    Superintendent Goal Update
C.    OPAA Report - January 2022
D.    April Meeting Date - April 11, 2022

9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes       

10.  Adjourn

 

Persons wishing to address the Board of Education of the North Mahaska Community School District at this meeting should indicate their desire to do so with the Superintendent no later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2021 either by written request, in person, or by telephone.

Jen@iowaschool… Mon, 04/18/2022 - 11:06

Board Agenda - 2022.03.21

Board Agenda - 2022.03.21

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         March  21, 2022                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                                      6:00 p.m.___________         

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning. 

 

Public Hearing to Amend FY22 Budget – 6pm
Open Public Hearing for Comment(s)
Close Public Hearing

1.  Call Meeting to Order

2.  Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda

3.  Approve Consent Agenda

  1. Approval of Minutes - February 21, 2022 Board Minutes
  2. Secretary’s Financial Accounts
    1. Activity Cash Receipts
    2. Activity Balance Report
    3. Nutrition Cash Receipts
    4. Nutrition Balance Report
    5. Enterprise Cash Receipts
    6. Enterprise Balance Report
    7. ISJIT Summary
    8. Financial Statement -  February  2022
    9. Financial Statement - February  2021
    10. Cash Receipts
    11. Revenue Summary
  3. Allow the Bills
    1. Invoice Listing
    2. Invoice Listing - Prepaid
    3. Budget to Actual Report
  4. Approve Staff
    1. Lesa Bixler -paraeducator
    2. Tammy Rivera -paraeducator
    3. Courtney Schock -paraeducator
  5. Approve Staff Resignations
    1. Matt Wilson
    2. Hailey Ewing

        
4.  Communications – 6:10

  1. Public Forum
  2. Written Communication
  3. Construction Update    

 

5.  Old Business – 6:45

  1. Update on Roofing Options                  

 

6.  New Business
A.    Approve Board Policies for Bonds (704.6, 712.1, 713.1)
B.    Amend FY22 Budget
C.    Budget Overview for FY23
D.    Approve Continuation of Sharing Agreement w/ EBF for Transportation Director
E.    Approve Continuation of Sharing Agreement w/ EBF for Plant Operation & Maintenance
F.    Approve Continuation of Sharing Agreement w/ Montezuma for Human Resources
G.    Approve Continuation of Sharing Agreement w/ LS for Guidance Counselor
H.    Approve Continuation of Sharing Agreement w/ GPAEA for Social Worker
I.    Approve Retention Pay for Certified Teachers
J.    Approve FY23 Local Government Risk Pool Agreement
K.    Review School Improvement Advisory Committee Recommendations
L.    Approve G.O. Bond 2022 Resolution Directing the Advertisement for Sale, Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures, and Approving Official Statement
M.    Approve FFA Land Lab Fund Proceeds Transfer to General Fund

 

7.  Principal’s Report  
A.    Kindergarten Round Up
B.    Preschool Registration
C.    GAP Program
D.    MAP Screening Data

 

8.  Superintendent’s Report
A.    District Professional Development - March 15, 2022
B.    Graduation Rates
C.    OPAA Report - February  2022
D.    April Meeting Date - April 11, 2022
E.    IHCC Board Appreciation Dinner -April 26, 2022

 

9.  Board Comments / Thank You Notes       

 

10.  Adjourn

Board Update:  March Board Update

 

Persons wishing to address the Board of Education of the North Mahaska Community School District at this meeting should indicate their desire to do so with the Superintendent no later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2021 either by written request, in person, or by telephone.

 

Jen@iowaschool… Mon, 04/18/2022 - 11:18

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11 - 10am

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11 - 10am

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         April 11, 2022                 Office of the Superintendent                10:00 a.m.___________         

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning. 

 

 

1. Call Meeting to Order

  1. New Business
    1. Opening and considering sealed bids by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board, and Financial Advisor for the School District and referring same to the Board of Directors
  2. Adjourn

 

 

Jen@iowaschool… Mon, 04/18/2022 - 11:40

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11 - 6pm

Board Agenda - 2022.04.11 - 6pm

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

         April 11, 2022                 Jr./Sr. High  Library                                              6:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

 

Public Hearing For FY23 Budget - 6:00
Open Public Hearing for Comment(s)
Close Public Hearing

Public Hearing for 2022-2023 School Calendar
Open Public Hearing for Comment(s)
Close Public Hearing

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Amend the agenda and Approve the Agenda
  3. Approve Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes - March 21, 2022 Board Minutes
    2. Secretary’s Financial Accounts
      1. Activity Cash Receipts
      2. Activity Balance Report
      3. Nutrition Cash Receipts
      4. Nutrition Balance Report
      5. Enterprise Cash Receipts
      6. Enterprise Balance Report
      7. ISJIT Summary
      8. Financial Statement -  March  2022
      9. Financial Statement - March  2021
      10. Cash Receipts
      11. Revenue Summary
    3. Allow the Bills
      1. Invoice Listing
      2. Invoice Listing - Prepaid
      3. Budget to Actual Report
    4. Approve Staff
      1. TLC Positions
        1. Stacie Johannes -Instructional Coach,  Co-Literacy Lead
        2. Shayla Schilling -Instructional Coach
        3. Lisa Watts -Co-SEL Lead, Mentor
        4. Renee Ferguson -Mentor, Co-SEL Lead
        5. Jess Jones -Science Lead
        6. Mentor
        7. Mentor
        8. Tim Veiseth -Behavior Interventionist
        9. McKenzie VanDenBerg - Special Education Lead
      2. Alexandra Doepp - Teacher (5-12 Instrumental & 5th/6th General Music)
      3. RD Keep -Communications Specialist
      4. Morgan Yang -Elementary Teacher     
    5. Approve Staff Resignations
      1. Mark McCulley -Assistant Baseball Coach
      2. Jenna Hibler -Basketball Cheer Coach
      3. Donna Spoelstra - Administrative Assistant
      4. Mauree Haage - Science Teacher
      5. Megan Pothoven -Jr. High Girls’ Track
      6. Melissa Thompson - Paraeducator
      7. Heather Held - Paraeducator         
  4. Communications - 6:10
    1. Public Forum
    2. Written Communication
    3. Construction Update    
    4. Annual Update from School Nurse             
  5. Old Business
    1. Discuss Next Steps for New Roof           
  6. New Business
    1. Piper reviews results of bond sale with Board (via phone or Zoom, if needed)
    2. Board adopts resolution directing the sale to the low bidder
    3. Approve FY23 Budget
    4. Approve 2022-2023 School Calendar
    5. Approve 2021-2022 Graduating Class
    6. Annual Review of Emergency Response Plan
    7. Approve Bank Signers    
    8. Pass Board Resolution for Interfund loan from SAVE to Fund 31        
  7. Principal’s Report  
    1. Omaha Zoo Trip
    2. Grand Friends’ Day
    3. Walk A Thon
    4. Prom
    5. Graduation
    6. Senior Awards
    7. Scholarship Review Committee
    8. Senior Class Trip
  8. Superintendent’s Report
    1. 360 Degree Feedback
    2. OPAA Report - March  2022
    3. Summer Lunch Program
    4. Handle With Care
    5. IHCC Board Appreciation Dinner -April 26, 2022
  9. Board Comments / Thank You Notes       
  10. Adjourn

 

Persons wishing to address the Board of Education of the North Mahaska Community School District at this meeting should indicate their desire to do so with the Superintendent no later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022 either by written request, in person, or by telephone.

 

Jen@iowaschool… Mon, 04/18/2022 - 11:40

Board Agenda - 2022.05.09

Board Agenda - 2022.05.09

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

        May 9, 2022                 Office of the Superintendent                                              5:00 p.m.___________        

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens (ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Informational Conversation with Tritoflex and Architects via Zoom Regarding Roof Project
  3. Adjourn
mcgriffs@nmwar… Fri, 05/06/2022 - 15:24

Board Agenda - 2022.05.16

Board Agenda - 2022.05.16

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

May 16, 2022      Jr./Sr. High  Library     6:00 p.m.

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens
(ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

 

NM Board Representatives  Meet with Day Care Board Representatives - Annual Meeting to Review the 28 E Agreement / 5:00pm in the High School Conference Room

  1. Call Meeting to Order - 6pm
  2. Amend the Agenda and Approve the Agenda
  3. Approve Consent Agenda
  4. Approval of Minutes
    1. April 11, 2022 Board Minutes
  5. Secretary’s Financial Accounts
    1. Activity Cash Receipts
    2. Activity Balance Report
    3. Nutrition Cash Receipts
    4. Nutrition Balance Report
    5. Enterprise Cash Receipts
    6. Enterprise Balance Report
    7. ISJIT Summary
    8. Financial Statement – April 2022
    9. Financial Statement – April 2021
    10. Cash Receipts
    11. Revenue Summary
  6. Allow the Bills
    1. Invoice Listing
    2. Invoice Listing – Prepaid
    3. Budget to Actual Report
  7. Approve Staff
    1. TLC Positions
      1. Kate Hite - Mentor
      2. Rachel Martin - Mentor
      3. Co-Math Lead
      4. Shelby Steen - Science Teacher
      5. Josie Moore - Guidance Counselor
      6. Caitlyn Fank - Social Studies
      7. Emily Sampson - Paraeducator
      8. Zach Anderson -Assistant Baseball Coach (FY22, FY23)
      9. Trey Bennett - Co-Strength and Conditioning Coach (FY22 Summer, FY23, FY23 Summer)
      10. Ryan Groom - Co-Strength and Conditioning Coach (FY22 Summer, FY23, FY23 Summer)
      11. Mark Schroeder - Jr./Sr. High PE
      12. Approve Pay Increase for Nancy Dunnick -completed para certification (FY22, FY23)
      13. Approve Pay Increase for Summer McCabe -completed para certification (FY22, FY23)
    2. Approve Staff Resignations
      1. Dimitri Boyer - PE Teacher, Strength & Conditioning & Wrestling Coach
      2. Phil Griffin - Head Football Coach           
      3. Danny Rivas - ELA Teacher
  8. Communications
    1. Public Forum
    2. Written Communication
    3. Construction Update
  9. Old Business
    1. Roof Update - Discussion & Project Timeline
  10. New Business
    1. Set Price for Registration Fees
    2. Set Price for School Lunch Fees -delayed until fee calculator is available
    3. Approve Gallagher contract for GASB 75 services
    4. Approve Roofing Option
    5. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same.
    6. Approval of form of Tax Exemption Certificate.
    7. Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
    8. Resolution Amending the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,800,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof.
    9. Approve Grading Scale for Jr./Sr. High
    10. Transportation Update
    11. Approve OPAA’s 1 Year Renewal for Food Service
    12. Board Policy Review  
      1. 200.3 First Reading
      2. 710.01
      3. 710.1E1
      4. 710.1E2
      5. 710.1R1
      6. 802.4
  11. Principal’s Report
    1. 5th/6th Grade Science Fair -Student Presentation
    2. Student Council -Student Presentation
    3. Senior Awards Program Update
  12. Superintendent’s Report
    1. 360 Degree Feedback
    2. Student Survey for Food Service
    3. OPAA Report - April
    4. ITS -Technology Support for 2022-2023
    5. Special Board Meeting -June 1, 2022 -Approve Bid Documents & Public Hearing
  13. Board Comments / Thank You Notes
      1. Board Appreciation Month
      2. Teacher & Staff Appreciation Month
  14. Adjourn
mcgriffs@nmwar… Sat, 05/14/2022 - 09:43

Board Agenda - 2022.06.01

Board Agenda - 2022.06.01

 

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

June 1, 2022      Jr./Sr. High  Library     6:00 p.m.

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens
(ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.
 

 

Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing for Roof Restoration Project

Call Meeting to Order - 6pm

  1. Amend the Agenda and Approve the Agenda
  2. Open Public Hearing at 6:00 pm 

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL ROOF RESTORATION FOR THE NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW SHARON, IOWA.

Close Public Hearing 
 

  1. Roof Update 
  2. Approve Bid Documents
  3. Approve Bid Letting Date -June 16, 2022 @ 2:00 
  4. Adjourn   

Prebid Conference - June 8, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. -North Mahaska School

Receive Bids - June 16, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m. -North Mahaska High School 

mcgriffs@nmwar… Tue, 05/24/2022 - 15:35

Board Agenda - 2022.06.20

Board Agenda - 2022.06.20

NORTH MAHASKA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Box 89, New Sharon, Iowa 50207

NORTH MAHASKA SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA

June 20, 2022      Jr./Sr. High  Library     6:00 p.m.

The North Mahaska Community School District will prepare students to be positive, productive citizens
(ready for success beyond high school) with the passion and skills for life-long learning.

 

1. Call Meeting to Order - 6pm

2. Amend the Agenda and Approve the Agenda

3. Approve Consent Agenda

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. May 16, 2022 Board Minutes
    2. June 1, 2022 Board Minutes

4. Secretary’s Financial Accounts

  1. Activity Cash Receipts
  2. Activity Balance Report
  3. Nutrition Cash Receipts
  4. Nutrition Balance Report
  5. Enterprise Cash Receipts
  6. Enterprise Balance Report
  7. ISJIT Summary
  8. Financial Statement – May 2022
  9. Financial Statement – May 2021
  10. Cash Receipts
  11. Revenue Summary

5. Allow the Bills

  1. Invoice Listing
  2. Invoice Listing – Prepaid
  3. Budget to Actual Report

6. Approve Staff

  1. Approve Staff
    1.  Seth Streebin -Cross Country Coach
    2.  Eric Stout -Golf Coach
    3.  Trey Bennett -Head Football Coach
    4.  Amy Griffin -High School  Girls’ Track Coach
    5.  Phil Griffin - High School Boys’ Track Coach
    6.  Steve Ehret -Jr. High Football Coach
    7.  Keely VerSteegh -Paraeducator
    8.  Megan Boender -Paraeducator
  2. Approve Staff Resignations
    1.  Trey Bennett -Jr. High Football

7. Communications

  1. Public Forum
  2. Written Communication
  3. Construction Update - DCI
  4. Communication on Updated Warhawk Logos / Branding -Ryan Groom

8. Old Business

  1. Roof Update - Scott Palmberg via Zoom

9. New Business

    1. Set Price for School Lunch Fees -delayed until fee calculator is available
    2. Approve Bid for Roof Restoration Project
    3. Approve Open Campus for Seniors
    4. Approve Open Lunch for Juniors
    5. Approve the Jr./Sr. High Handbook, including code of conduct
    6. Approve Local Eligibility Changes
    7. Approve the Elementary Handbook
    8. Approve Overnight Trip Rate for Bus Drivers
    9. Appoint Official Newspaper
    10. Approve Bank Depository Limits
    11. Approve District Attorney
    12. Approve 28E Sharing Agreement w/ New Sharon Child Care and Preschool
    13. Approve Certified Staff Handbook for 2022-2023 School Year
    14. Approve Activity Pass for Active Subs
    15. Board Policy Review  
      1. 200.3 Second Reading
      2. 710.01
      3. 710.1E1
      4. 710.1E2
      5. 710.1R1
      6. 802.4
      7. Wellness Policy
      8. 708

10. Principal’s Report

                No Principal Report During Summer Months

11. Superintendent’s Report

  1. OPAA Report - May
  2. New Legislation Changes for Operational Sharing
  3. Governor’s Plan for Increased School Security

12. Approve Closed Session for Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation

          Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (i)

13.  Return to Open Session

14Board Comments / Thank You Notes

15.  Adjourn

mcgriffs@nmwar… Fri, 06/17/2022 - 09:50