UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MUSCATINE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION December 12, 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, December 12, 2016 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Vice President Mary Wildermuth called the meeting to order. Directors Tim Bower, John Dabeet, and Randy Naber were present. Directors Tammi Drawbaugh, Aaron Finn, and Nathan Mather were absent. Also present were Superintendent Jerry Riibe and Director of Finance Tom Anderson. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice President Wildermuth welcomed visitors and media representatives. There was no student council report. Five employees were recognized as those who go above and beyond for students, staff, and parents as part of the district’s Recognizing Excellence Employee Award Program. Employees are nominated by their peers, the community, and parents. The employees recognized for December were: Ashley Mohror, Heather Trego, Dave Hartman, Joy Schrock, and Dixie Luna. The district and board will be recognizing employees at each regular board meeting this school year. The board held a public hearing on the sale of Washington Elementary. A motion was made by Director Naber and seconded by Director Dabeet to open the public hearing. Roll call: Ayes: Directors Bower, Dabeet, Naber, and Wildermuth. There were no nays. Motion carried. Time: 7:05 p.m. There were no oral or written comments received. A motion was made by Director Dabeet and seconded by Director Bower to close the public hearing. Roll call: Ayes: Directors Bower, Dabeet, Naber, and Wildermuth. There were no nays. Motion carried. Time: 7:07 p.m. No one spoke during Citizens Speak. A motion was made by Director Bower and seconded by Director Dabeet to approve the consent agenda which includes: • The minutes of the November 14, 2016 Regular Meeting. • Employment Recommendations of: o New Hires – Certified: Crystal Pottebaum – Spanish Teacher at MHS. o Resignations – Certified: Heather Benninger – 3rd grade teacher at Mulberry (effective end of 2016-17 school year); Robert Rhum – MHS Spanish Teacher (effective 12/21/16). o New Hires – Schedule C: Mike Truitt – MHS Track.
• •
o Resignations – Schedule C: Colin Haggerty – MHS Wrestling. Policy 503.2 Anti-bullying/Anti-Harassment. Bills and Claims against the district dated December 12, 2016.
All ayes; motion carried. A motion was made by Director Naber and seconded by Director Bower to approve the following policies: 501.5 Elementary and Middle School Transfers 501.6 Non-resident Tuition 501.9 Approval of Open Enrollment Transfers – DELETE 501.11 Private Instruction 501.12 Dual Enrollment 501.13 Student Transfers In 501.14 Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals – NEW 501.15 Resident Students – NEW 501.16 Pregnant Students – NEW 501.17 Students of Legal Age – NEW 502.6 Student Drug, Tobacco, Alcohol Offenses 502.7 Search and Seizure 503.1 Non-discrimination Students – DELETE 503.10 Care of School Property – NEW All ayes; motion carried. Superintendent Riibe provided information on the Promise of Iowa – a campaign supported by all of the major education associations in Iowa in support of public education and the important role that public education plays in society. He noted that public education welcomes everyone and takes in all students regardless of background or situation. The video: The Promise of Iowa was also viewed. A motion was made by Director Dabeet and seconded by Director Bower to approve the Resolution of Support: Promise of Iowa Public Education Campaign. Directors Naber, Dabeet, Bower, and Wildermuth provided their own words of support for public education. All ayes; motion carried. A motion was made by Director Naber and seconded by Director Bower to approve the Resolution for the Sale of Washington Elementary to Muscatine Downtown Investors LLC in the amount of $275,000. All ayes; motion carried. Superintendent Riibe provided an update on the School Improvement Advisory Committee. He noted that the committee is made up of parents, students, community members, and MCSD faculty. This committee recently met with the University of Iowa research team and provided feedback for the district’s needs assessment. Dr. Riibe further noted that SIAC, the board, and
the district’s teacher advisory committee will meet to look at long- and short-term goals in the near future. Director of Finance Tom Anderson reviewed the district’s November financials. Vice President Wildermuth provided the following announcements and upcoming meetings and events: December 21, 2016 2-hour early dismissal for students December 22, 2016 – January 2, 2017 Winter Break – NO SCHOOL January 3, 2017 School Resumes January 9, 2017 School Board Meeting; 7 p.m.; City Hall Director Bower announced that Galen Housair and Darlene Blair of the Iowa Association of School Boards will be retiring at the end of the year and will be greatly missed at the state convention as both have done a lot for our district over the years. A motion was made by Director Naber and seconded by Director Dabeet to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:25 p.m. Mary Wildermuth, Vice President Lisa Mosier Bunn, Secretary
