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Board of Education Muscatine Community School District Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Meeting Location: Administration Center Time: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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WORK SESSION AGENDA Strategic Planning Process REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
I. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum II. Recite Pledge of Allegiance III. Welcome to Visitors and Media Representatives and Introduction IV. Citizens Speak V. Consent Agenda** The following items are considered to be routine by the Board of Education and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Director so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence from the agenda. A. Minutes (VI-‐A-‐1-‐a) (p. 5) B. Bills and Claims (VI-‐A-‐2-‐a) (p. 10) C. Personnel Recommendations (VI-‐A-‐3-‐a) (p. 12) D. Field Trips (VI-‐A-‐3-‐b) (p. 15) VI. Board Goals A. Action/Possible Action 1. Board Goal: Communication a. Approval of the minutes of the January 13, 2014 Regular Session– action** (p. 5) b. Approval of Board Goals – action 2. Board Goal: Financial Solvency a. Approval of Bills and Claims – action** (p. 10)
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3. Board Goal: Improving both Graduation Rate and Post-‐Secondary Success of our Students a. Personnel Recommendations – action** (p. 12) b. Field Trips – action** (p. 15) ~MHS German students to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein for Germany in Depth and the Alps on June 12-‐ 15,2014 as submitted by Milaena Reade and Pam Joslyn. ~MHS students to STEM Education in England and Switzerland, a 12-‐day tour of London and Plymouth, England and Davos and Geneva, Switzerland on June 20-‐July 1, 2015 as submitted by Pam Joslyn. c. Approval of the Teacher Leadership Compensation Grant Application – action B. Discussion and Information 1. Board Goal: Communication a. First reading on policy 202.03 Vice President of the Board, 202.02 President of the Board, 201.08 Board Vacancies, and 501.01 Homeless Children and Youth (p. 25) b. Preschool Update (p. 30) c. Food Service Update (p. 34) d. ELL Update (p. 37) VII. Announcements/Meetings/Events: February 10, 2014 Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall February 11, 2014 Anti-‐Bullying Guest Speaker, Jodee Blanco speaks to parents and the community beginning at 6 p.m. at the MHS Auditorium. February 14, 2014 Booster Club’s Annual Cake Auction at the Varsity Basketball Game. February 17, 2014 President’s Day – No School February 20, 2014 Middle School Forum – 6:30 p.m. @ WMS Large Gym February 24, 2014 Work Session, Planning Meeting, & Regular Meeting at the Administration Center, Times TBA February 26, 2014 2 Hour Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Development VIII. Adjourn IX. Exempt Session to Discuss Negotiations
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ACTION/ POSSIBLE ACTION
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BOARD GOAL: COMMUNICATION
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MUSCATINE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 13, 2014
The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District, in the County of Muscatine, State of Iowa, met in regular session on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. President Nathan Mather called the meeting to order. Directors Tim Bower, Tammi Drawbaugh, Brenda Garcia-‐Van Auken (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Tom Johanns, Randy Naber, and Mary Wildermuth were present. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Jean Garner. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. President Mather welcomed visitors and media representatives. No one spoke during Citizens Speak. Junior Class Student Council representatives Shalini Rachiur and Reyna Melendez updated the board on recent and upcoming student council activities. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Naber to approve the consent agenda to include the following: the minutes of the December 9, 2013 regular session and the December 10, 2013 special session; the bills and claims dated January 13, 2014; the resignation of Rachel Breitbach, WMS Math teacher, the hire of Angela Banko as WMS Lifeskills teacher, and the approval of two special education positions for the Focus program; and the student council field trip to the 2014 LEAD Conference in Lombard, Illinois on February 14 – February 16, 2014. All ayes; motion carried. A motion was made by Director Johanns and seconded by Director Wildermuth to approve the following policies (removing 201.08 Board Vacancies for discussion): 202.05 Treasurer of the Board 202.06 Student Rep to the Board 203.01 Development and Formulation of Board Policy 203.02 Adoption of Policy 203.06 Temporary Committees of the Board 203.09 Conflicts of Interest of the Board 204.04 Closed Sessions of the Board 205.02 Membership in State & National Associations 402.02 Non-‐Discrimination of Employees 900.05 Visitation of Students, Adults, Parents, etc. to MCSD
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900.05AP Classroom Observers Who Are Not Family Members of Enrolled Student 900.07 Outside Resource People All ayes; motion carried. Superintendent Riibe noted that the action item for the bids for the buses and van is part of the replacement plan/process for the district’s fleet of buses and vans and will come out of the 2014-‐15 budget. Director Naber asked if it was possible to include a line item for air conditioning as an option. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Drawbaugh to approve the request to seek bids for three buses and one school van adding an option for air conditioning. All ayes; motion carried. Director of Human Resources Wes Fowler informed the board that 15 staff members have elected to take early retirement. A motion was made by Director Johanns and seconded by Director Naber to approve the following early retirements with thanks for their years of service to the district: Reynaldo Sotelo – custodian Barbara Reesink – media aide Kathleen Eden – special education teacher Janice Fear – elementary teacher Luann Garrett – elementary teacher Janelle Grammens – high school teacher librarian Connie Maw – elementary teacher Jenny Paetz – elementary teacher Lynnda Sanborn – elementary guidance Dennis Schuur – middle school business education teacher Bonnie Schmelzer – elementary teacher Joanne Shaffer – elementary teacher Joanna Symmonds – elementary teacher Nancy Velasquez – elementary teacher Betty Wood – special education teacher Discussion was held on staffing needs especially the positions of counselor, nurse, and teacher librarian. All ayes; motion carried.
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The board heard a first reading on policy 202.03 Vice President of the Board. Discussion was held on policy 201.08 Board Vacancies. Director Bower requested that the language added to policy 202.03 also be included in this policy. Superintendent Riibe noted that the new statement could easily fit in both policies. The consensus of the board was to remove both policies, discuss and revise, and then have both considered as a first reading at the next board meeting. Director of Elementary Innovation and Instruction Shane Williams updated the board on recent School Improvement Advisory Committee meetings. Superintendent Riibe discussed the district strategic planning process. He stated that the board will meet in work session prior to the next board meeting on January 28 to begin the process by setting broad district goals. Objectives, action plans, and a communication piece will then be developed and approved by the board for each of the goals. His expectation is that this will be finalized in mid-‐March prior to setting the budget as this is a critical part of budget development. Director of Finance Jean Garner discussed the district’s unspent budget authority specifically an email received from the Department of Education bringing to the district’s attention its low unspent budget authority balance. Superintendent Riibe noted that the district had anticipated this drop. Mrs. Garner stated that the district would have been insolvent at the end of this year if the community did not pass the Instructional Support Levy. She noted that the district will need to work on the expense side of the budget to address its declining unspent budget authority. Mrs. Garner provided the board with the December financials. President Mather announced the following meetings and events: January 17, 2014 -‐ Community Form -‐ High School Focus at 7 a.m. at MHS Auditorium. January 28, 2014 – Board Work Session and Regular Meeting beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively at the Administration Center (this has been moved from January 27, 2014). February 10, 2014 – Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Superintendent Riibe recognized the work of Muscatine Journal reporter Cynthia Beaudette and expressed sympathy at her passing wishing her family well. Ms. Beaudette covered many district events especially the board meetings as part of her job. She will be missed. A motion was made by Director Johanns and seconded by Director Naber to go into closed session for the discussion of the purchase of real estate per Iowa
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Code Chapter 21.5(j). Roll Call: Ayes: Directors Bower, Drawbaugh, Garcia-‐Van Auken, Johanns, Mather, Naber, and Wildermuth. There were no nays. Motion carried. Time: 7: 45 p.m. A motion was made by Director Wildermuth and seconded by Director Drawbaugh to return to open session. Roll Call: Ayes: Directors Bower, Drawbaugh, Garcia-‐Van Auken, Johanns, Mather, Naber, and Wildermuth. There were no nays. Motion carried. Time: 8:18 p.m. A motion was made by Director Drawbaugh and seconded by Director Naber to adjourn the meeting. All ayes; motion carried. Time: 8:18 p.m. Nathan Mather, President Lisa Mosier, Secretary
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BOARD GOAL: FINANCIAL SOLVENCY
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To the Board of Education I hereby certify that the following is a true Abstract of Claims for the period of time ending January 27, 2014 .............Director of Finance and Budgeting. SUMMARY SHEET Detailed Abstract is on the Computer Print-out
GENERAL FUND: Total -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$448,321.59
EXISTING CONTRACTS: Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $177,693.51
PREPAIDS- GENERAL FUND: Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 59,781.97
NUTRITION FUND: Total -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 12,340.72
ACTIVITY/AGENCY/TRUST FUND: Activity Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Trust Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special Purpose Trust Total -------------------------------------------------------------Agency Total -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 12,209.96 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
SCHOOLHOUSE FUND: Total ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $
2,000.00
MANAGEMENT FUND: Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $
6,369.39
Presented to and approved by the Board of Directors of the Muscatine Community School District, County of Muscatine, State of Iowa, at the regular meeting of January 27, 2014.
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BOARD GOAL: IMPROVE GRADUATION RATE AND POST-‐SECONDARY SUCCESS <<11>>
January 28, 2014
EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS None
SCHEDULE C RESIGNATIONS Nickolet Sand – MHS Spirit Coordinator Dennis Schuur – MHS Girls Softball Head Coach (after 2014 season)
NEW HIRES – CERTIFIED STAFF None
NEW HIRES – SCHEDULE C POSITIONS None
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-----Original Message----From:
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[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 2:56 PM To: Wes Fowler; Tim Goodwin; Jerry Riibe Subject: Dear Mr. Goodwin and Mr. Fowler, I respectively resign my position as the Spirit Coordinator for Muscatine High School at he conclusion of the 2013-2014 Cheer/Pom Season. Thank you for the opportunity to serve MCSD. Nickolet Pohorsky-Sand
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January 17, 2014
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Tim Goodwin Athletic Director Muscatine High School Tim: I would like to resign my position as Muscatine High School ' s Varsity Softball Coach effective at the conclusion of the 2014 season. I have enjoyed my time as the head coach but feel it is time for me to step down to pursue other ventures. I appreciate all the administration has done to help me make Muscatine Softball what it is today. Sincerely,
Dennis Schuur Varsity Softball Coach Muscatine High School
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All overnight and/or out-of-state field trips must be submitted to the Board Office for approval at least three weeks prior to departure.
MAJOR FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM
Major Field Trip: A major field trip is defined as more than one day of school being missed. Personal cost beyond any group fund raising should be kept to a minimum. An exception is band, choir, and the foreign language trips in which the maximum net personal cost per student may be higher. EVENT NAME: Germany in Depth and the Alps
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German students at Muscatine High School
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Milaena Reade and Pam Joslyn
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Destinations: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein
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- Take a walking tour of Munich: Frauenkirche; Neues Rathaus; Hofbrauhaus Day 5: Munichl Salzburg - Visit Salzburg and the salt mines Day 6: Neuschwanstein I Lucerne - Visit Neuschwanstein Castle - Make a stop in Liechtenstein - Continue on to Lucerne, where the majestic Swiss Alps rise behind the shores of Lake Lucerne and provide the stunning backdrop to one of Switzerland's most picturesque cities. During your stay you'll see the moving Lion Monument, or Lowendenkmal, a sandstone statue commemorating the Swiss Guards slain in the 1792 Paris storming of the Tuileries. Follow Lucerne's winding cobbled streets past fairy-tale houses to the Chapel Bridge, or KapellbrOcke. Stroll along this covered bridge, which dates back to medieval days, and admire the colorful murals overhead. Day 7: Lucerne - Take a tour of Lucerne: Lowendenkmal; KapellbrOcke Visit Mount Pilatus Day 8: Heidelberg - Travel through the Black Forest and the Rhine Falls to Heidelberg. The picturesque Alte BrOcke, or Old Bridge, crosses into the heart of Heidelberg, a city set in the lush green foothills of the Neckar Valley. During your visit, travel along medieval streets lined with peaked red roofs. Numerous Nobel Prize winners and philosophers studied here and established Heidelberg as Germany's premier university city. Take a funicular up to Heidelberg Castle, and see the stunning views that inspired Goethe (in the gardens you'll find a statue dedicated to the poet). Stand beside the famous enormous wine barrel-it's so large that a dance floor was once built on top of it for visitors' amusement. - Take a tour of Heidelberg - Visit Heidelberg Castle wine barrel Day 9-13: Reutlingen -live with a German family in this bustling town in Baden-WOrtemberg near the capital city, Stuttgart. Attend school with your host sibling at Theodor-Heuss-Schule. Day 14: Depart for home
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Purpose of Trip: Of what educational value is the proposed trip? Please include opportunities on this trip that are not available in other less expensive settings as well as opportunities that the location of the proposed trip provides. Students will discover the world through culturally immersive educational travel. Through experiential learning they gain new perspectives, develop important 21 st century skills and become true global citizens. Being linguistically and culturally immersed in German-speaking countries is the CUlmination of the years the students have spent studying German.
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If the organization proposing the trip has been involved in a major field trip during the past four years, please indicate when and where the group last traveled , the total cost per pupil, and the estimated personal cost for each participant. Germany Trip 2012 with ISE ($30001 student)
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What fundraising activities will be conducted to support the proposed trip? Pizza Ranch , selli ng chocolates, Buffalo Wild Wings, selling Advent Calendars
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What provisions will be made for students in need of assistance? two scholarships avai lable in the amount of $500 each in addition to fund raising activities
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What parent group(s), if any, is (are) expected to support this application including the proposed fundraising activities? parents of students enrolled in German and/or traveling to Germany
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Evaluation plans: (educational and personal) Students will have assignments based on the tour itinerary , researching places, architecture, cultural differences, etc. Teachers are eligible for professional development or continuing education credits through EF Tours.
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All overnight and/or out-of-state field trips must be submitted to the Board Office for approval at least three weeks prior to departure.
MAJOR FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM
Major Field Trip: A major field trip is defined as more than one day of school being missed. Personal cost beyond any group fundraising should be kept to a minimum. An exception is band, choir, and the foreign language trips in which the maximum net personal cost per student may be higher.
EVENT NAME: STEM Education in England and Switzerland 1.
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Muscatine High School
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Sponsor:
Pam Joslyn
3. Destinations: 12-day tour of London and Plymouth, England; and Davos and Geneva, Switzerland:
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Day 5: Plymouth Travel into a crater 50 meters deep to witness the ambitious environmental venture known as the Eden Project. Opened in 2001 as a hub of critical thinking, hypothesizing and data collection, the Eden Project is the world's largest greenhouse. Massive geodesic structures form a complex of giant hemispheres containing plants from around the world. Each individual biome adjusts to suit its plant's natural weather conditions. You'll have the chance to explore The Core, a three-floor educational center with rotating entertainment events that include talks, workshops and even concerts. Day 6: Plymouth/London Travel to Torbay, where you'll visit an IB school. Meet with international students and discover what it's like to be a teen in England. Compare and contrast your day-to-day routines, your favorite classes, your extracurricular activities, and your future aspirations. Then, return to London. Day 7: Zurich/Davos Fly to Zurich, then transfer to Davos, Switzerland, home of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, where business and political leaders discuss the world's most pressing issues. Get warmed up for the Student Leadership Conference this evening with a team-building activity. Days 8-9: Davos The conference begins as you connect with students from all over the world in this inspiring and innovative setting. Over the course of two days you will hear from world-renowned keynote speakers, work with local and global experts, and collaborate with peers in small international teams. You will be taught the design thinking process to develop solutions to some of the largest challenges we face and be inspired to take action back home. Day 10: Davos/Geneva Travel to Geneva. Take a tour of Geneva, then visit the United Nations Office for an inside look at the important global work being done. Located in the Palais des Nations, which was home to the League of Nations until 1938, this location houses UN administration, as well as offices for a number of programs and funds. Day 11: Geneva Visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, where international collaboration has led to some of modern science's biggest breakthroughs. With 20 European member states, CERN hosts nearly 10,000 visiting scientists and engineers from more than 600 universities and research facilities. Their work powers the world's largest particle physics laboratory and also spawned the World Wide Web. Day 12: Depart for home Return home, prepared to transform the future of education.
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Purpose of Trip: Of what educational value is the proposed trip? Please include opportunities on this trip that are not available in other less expensive settings as well as opportunities that the location of the proposed trip provides. Exploring some of the world's most treasured cities in Europe and observing educational systems, students will have the opportunity to travel to England and Switzerland. Students will be impacted by educational systems in Europe; in addtion students will meet with students from all over the world in the Innovation and the Future of Education at the Global Student Leaders Summit through EF tours. During the conference, students will come together in Davos, Switzerland where the students will work together to work on creative solutions to challenges of an ever-changing world driven by technology and globalization. Unlike other European tours, this tour focuses on STEM education and leadership, including a visit to CERN, the EDEN project, and the United Nations.
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What fund raisin activities will be conducted to su Grant applications to local organizations! industries Teaching STEM activities to youth in Muscatine
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Evaluation plans: (educational and personal) presentation to Muscatine Community School District upon return * Students will be selected based upon application and teacher recommendation. This group would be the first from Iowa to ever attend the Global Leadership Education Summit in Europe.
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DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
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BOARD GOAL: COMMUNICATION
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Muscatine Community School District
501.1
HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH The Board shall make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children and youth within the district, encourage their enrollment and eliminate existing barriers to the education that may exist in district policies or practices. A designated coordinator for identification of homeless children and for tracking and monitoring programs and activities for these children will be assigned.
Legal Ref:
Approved:
5/9/94
No Child Left Behind, Title X, Sec. 722, P.L. 107-110 (2002) 42 USC 11431 et. Seq (1994) 281 IAC 33 (2003)
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Policy 501.1 Administrative Regulations Admission of Homeless Students So that enrollment of homeless children and youth of school age may be facilitated, the following administrative procedures shall be implemented: 1. Enrollment requirements that may constitute a barrier to the education of the homeless child or youth may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent. If the district is unable to determine the grade level of the student because of missing or incomplete records, the district shall administer tests or utilize other reasonable means to determine the appropriate grade level for the child. 2.
The district shall not require that cumulative records be forwarded from another district before a student may enroll.
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Homeless students shall not be denied enrollment for lack of immunization records if: a. b. c. d.
They have a statement signed by a physician stating that immunization would be injurious to the child; They provide an affidavit stating such immunization would conflict with their religious beliefs; They are in the process of being immunized; or They are transfer students from another school.
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Fees and charges that may present a barrier to the enrollment or transfer of a homeless child or youth may be waived.
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For purposes of a homeless child or youth, residence for the purpose of attending school shall be where that child actually resides or the child's district of origin. The deciding factor shall be the welfare of the child. As much as possible, the child will not be required to change attendance centers within the district every time the child changes residence unless that change results in the child no longer being classified as homeless.
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The superintendent may waive policies or practices regarding transportation of students that might cause a barrier to the attendance of a homeless child or youth.
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All services available to resident students shall be made available to homeless children or youths enrolled in the district. Services include special education, talented and gifted programs, vocational education, English as a second language programs, health services and food and nutrition programs.
Approved:
5/9/94
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202.02
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD The President of the Board of Directors shall preside at all its meetings; sign warrants, drafts, and all orders drawn upon the Treasurer as provided by law; sign all contracts made by the Board; and appear on behalf of this corporation in all actions brought by or against it, unless the President is one of the parties in such actions, in which case this duty shall be performed by the Secretary of the Board. The President shall appoint board committee assignments or other positions a member of the board may hold as a representative of the Muscatine Community School District Board of Directors, unless selection criteria is defined by state or federal statute or by board policy. All committee assignments will be reviewed and appointed annually. The President is entitled to discuss and vote on all matters before the Board. However, prior to making a motion or seconding a motion, the President shall pass the gavel to the Vice-President or another member of the Board. The Board President shall consult with the Superintendent on the development of each agenda for future meetings. The Vice-President shall preside at all meetings during which the President is absent or during any meeting when the President passes the gavel to the Vice-President. If both the President and Vice-President are absent, the next most senior Board member shall serve as temporary chairperson.
LEGAL REF:
Iowa Code Sections 279.1, 279.5, 291.1
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201.08
BOARD VACANCIES A vacancy occurs when a board member resigns, forfeits or otherwise leaves the office. A vacancy also includes, but is not limited to, the following: failure to be properly elected, failure to qualify within the time fixed by law, failure to reside in the school district, a court order declaring the seat vacant, conviction of a felony, three violations of the open meetings law, or conviction of a public offense in violation of the oath of office. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by board appointment within thirty days of the vacancy. The newly appointed board member shall hold the position until the next scheduled school election. At that time the appointed board member may run for a four year term, if one is available, or run for the remainder of the unexpired term. If the board is unable to fill a vacancy by appointment within thirty days after the vacancy occurs, the board secretary shall call a special election to be held no sooner than sixty days and not later than seventy days after the vacancy occurred. A board member elected at the special election shall serve the remaining portion of the unexpired term. If the position of Board President becomes vacant during the term year, the Vice-President will assume the position of the President until the annual board organizational meeting. At the time of the Vice-President’s assumption of the Presidency, the position of VicePresident will then be filled until the annual board organizational meeting.
LEGAL REF:
Approved:
Good v. Crouch, 397 N.W.2d 757 (Iowa 1986) Board of Directors of Grimes Independent School District v. County Board of Public Instruction of Polk Co., 257 Iowa 106, 131 N.W.2d 802 (1965) Board of Directors of Menlo Cons. School Dist. v. Blakesburg, 240 Iowa 910, 36 N.W.2d 751 (1949) Iowa Code 21.6(3)(d); 69; 277.29-.30; 279.6-.7 (1995)
11/13/89
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202.03
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD The Vice-President shall serve in the absence of the President and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated by the President or Board of Directors. If the President were to vacate the office during the President’s term, the Vice-President would assume the position of the President until the annual board re-organization. At the time of the Vice-President’s assumption of the Presidency, all vacant board offices will be filled through board selection at the next scheduled meeting. If both the President and Vice-President are absent, the next most senior Board member shall serve as temporary chairperson.
Approved:
11/13/89
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Establishing Positive Relationships
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Number Concepts
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Program changes Food & Nutrition
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ELL Vision Supporting and fostering the development of life-long language learners prepared for the 21 " Century through the use of a language-rich school cu lture and
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