UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MUSCATINE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PLANNING SESSION April 25, 2016 The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District, in the County of Muscatine, State of Iowa, met in planning session on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 6 p.m. at MHS Student Commons. Those members present were: President Tammi Drawbaugh, Directors Tim Bower, John DaBeet, Aaron Finn (arrived at 6:48 p.m.), Nathan Mather, and Randy Naber. Director Mary Wildermuth was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Jean Garner. Tyler Riley of FEH Architects reviewed the different phases of the MHS Construction Project that were presented to the board five years ago. He talked in depth about the next phase, Phase II, which includes the new gymnasium entrance and the weight room. Phase III was also discussed. This phase includes the new science labs and classrooms. After talking with high school science teachers and administration, this phase has the potential to be more expensive than originally planned. The district wants to make certain that the science classrooms will meet the needs of the students now and 20 years in the future. Mr. Riley then discussed the timing of releasing the bids and the possible negatives of releasing them now as opposed to waiting until this fall/winter. The board then discussed the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) and how this relates to the MHS Reconstruction Project and future projects and when the best time is to approach our community for an extension of this important levy. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Tammi Drawbaugh, President Lisa Mosier Bunn, Secretary
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MUSCATINE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION April 25, 2016 The Board of Education of the Muscatine Community School District, in the County of Muscatine, State of Iowa, met in regular session on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at MHS Student Commons. Those members present were: President Tammi Drawbaugh, Directors Tim Bower, John DaBeet, Aaron Finn, Nathan Mather, and Randy Naber. Director Mary Wildermuth was absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Jean Garner. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. President Drawbaugh welcomed visitors and media representatives. No one spoke during Citizens Speak. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Dabeet to approve the consent agenda with the removal of policy 401.8 Physical Examinations as follows: the minutes of the April 11, 2016 regular session; the student teaching agreement with Iowa Wesleyan College, the bills and claims against the district dated April 25, 2016 and the following: Employment Recommendations: Resignations – Certified Staff: Rachel Gute Brisker – 1st grade at Grant, Chanda Hassett – CPDL, Valarie Paca – Reading Support at Franklin/Jefferson, and Kathleen Nietzel – Home School Teacher. Resignations – Schedule C: Claire Mueller – MHS Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator, Kelly Preslan – MHS Assistant Instrumental Music, Molly LaRue – MHS Assistant Cheerleader, Alexandra Henke – MHS Assistant Cheerleader, and Wade McLeod – MHS Head Wrestling. New Hires – Certified Staff: Mark Begey – Special Ed Strat I at MHS. New Hires – Administration: Thomas Anderson – Director of Finance, Mary Beilke – Elementary Principal at Mulberry, and Becky Wichers – Director of Teaching and Learning. New Hires – Schedule C: Micaela Haight – MHS Assistant Girls Track and Joseph Kane – MHS Head Wrestling. Policies: 203.8 Legal Counsel 303 Code of Ethics for Administrators 401.2 Job Requirements Analysis 401.13 Professional Growth & Development 401.14 Employee and Volunteer Recognition 402.1 Equal Employment/Affirmative Action 403.1 Child Abuse by District Employees All ayes; motion carried. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Mather to suspend policy 401.8 Physical Examinations until the next board meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Bower, Dabeet, Finn, Drawbaugh, Mather, and Naber. There were no nays. Motion carried.
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Technology supervisor Scott Comstock presented information regarding providing Chromebooks to the high school student body next school year as the Macbooks have been in circulation for 4 years. He noted that those Macbooks that still have life in them will then be divided among the elementary classrooms for grades 3-5. A motion was made by Director Dabeet and seconded by Director Naber to approve the district to seek bids for 1,760 Chromebooks for MHS. All ayes; motion carried. Facilities Supervisor Jeff Miller shared information regarding the MHS Roadway Replacement Project noting that the project is expected to start on or near June 1 and be completed by July 15 as long as the weather allows such. A motion was made by Director Mather and seconded by Director Bower to approve the bid from All American, Inc. in the amount of $303,694.70 (which includes alternate 1) for the MHS Roadway Replacement Project. All ayes; motion carried. Mr. Miller and Instrumental Music Instructor Jeff Heid provided information regarding the MHS Auditorium Seating Project. A sample chair was also available for the board to view. Mr. Heid noted that the company indicated the seating will be installed before the start of the 2016-17 school year. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Naber to approve the bid of $208,579 from Wenger Corporation for the MHS Auditorium Seating Project. All ayes; motion carried. Superintendent Riibe recommended approval of a 3.5% package increase with flat salary adjustment amounts per each group for non-bargaining unit employees. This percentage follows suit with other bargaining groups within the district. Dr. Riibe noted that the district is moving away from a market point model in determining salaries and is currently looking at a salary ranges for each position. This provides a way for the district to manage long-term employment costs for this group of positions. A motion was made by Director Mather and seconded by Director Bower to approve the salary adjustment of 3.5% total package plus flat salary increase for non-bargaining unit employees. All ayes; motion carried. The board heard a first reading on the policies: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
204.3 Special Board Meetings 204.4 Closed Sessions of the Board 300 Role of School District Administration (new) 300.1 Management (new) 301.1 Functions 301.2 Evaluation 301.3 Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment (new) 301.4 Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal (new) 301.5 Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation (new) 301.6 Superintendent Professional Development (new) 301.7 Superintendent Civic Activities (new) 301.8 Superintendent Consulting/Outside Employment (new) 302.1 Classifications 302.2 Evaluation
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302.3 Job Descriptions 302.4 Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment (new) 302.5 Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal (new) 302.6 Administrator Salary and Other Compensation (new) 302.7 Administrator Professional Development (new) 302.9 Administrator Civic Activities (new) 302.10 Administrator Consulting/Outside Employment (new) 400 Guiding Principles - Employees 401.1 Recruitment of Personnel 401.3 Qualifications
Superintendent Riibe shared information regarding the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) specifically when the board would like to put this measure on the ballot as the levy expires in June 2020. The district will be asking the public to extend this levy for another ten years. Dr. Riibe noted that if the board would like to consider a special ballot this September, they will need to take action on this in June in order to meet the county auditor’s office deadline. President Drawbaugh provided the following announcements of meetings and events: April 26: Old Jefferson Elementary Time Capsule Unveiling at 8:30 a.m. at new Jefferson Gymnasium. April 29: Ramallah, Palestine Sister Cities Meet and Greet at MCC Student Center at 5:30 p.m. May 9: Board Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall. May 15: Excellence in Education Awards at 2 p.m. at MHS Auditorium. May 22: Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2016 at 2 p.m. at MHS Gymnasium. May 27: Students Last Day; 2 Hour Early Dismissal. May 30: Memorial Day. May 31: Last Day for Teachers. A motion was made by Director Naber and seconded by Director Dabeet to go into closed session for the superintendent’s evaluation per Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (i). Roll call: Ayes: Bower, Dabeet, Finn, Drawbaugh, Mather, and Naber. There were no nays. Motion carried. Time: 8:49 p.m. A motion was made by Director Naber and seconded by Director Dabeet to return to open session. Roll Call: Ayes: Bower, Dabeet, Finn, Drawbaugh, Mather, and Naber. There were no nays. Motion carried. Time: 9:40 p.m. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Naber to extend the superintendent’s three-year rolling contract by one year with a 3.5% total package increase with the amount remaining from benefits to be applied to an annuity rather than base salary. It shall be noted that the superintendent has graciously requested no salary increase the last three years of his employment with the district. All ayes; motion carried. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Mather to adjourn the meeting. All ayes; motion carried. Time: 9:44 p.m. Tammi Drawbaugh, President Lisa Mosier Bunn, Secretary
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