2023-24 BOARD AGENDAS

June 24, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

6-24-2024

Work Session

  1. Call to Order

  2. Roll Call

  3. Adopt Agenda

  4. Pledge of Allegiance

  5. Reading of mission statement- Vice President

  6. Consent Agenda

    1. Payment of Bills

    2. Open Enrollment Requests

    3. Personnel Items

    4. Fundraising Requests

  7. Building Handbooks

    1. High School

    2. Middle School

    3. Elementary

    4. HSAP

    5. Virtual

    6. ALC

  8. IASB Policy Primer Updates (Document)

  9. 700’s Non-Instructional Operations & Business Service (Document)

  10. 800’s Buildings and Sites (Document)

  11. 900’s School District-Community Relations (Document)

  12. Adjournment

June 10, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

6-10-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President

    4. Adopt an Agenda

    5. Hawk Highlight- Kirkwood Culinary Educational Classes at MP- Glenda Seward

    6. Public Forum

 

  1. Work Session

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  Summer Project Building Update

                           2.  Fuel Bid Pricing Reports

  1. Diesel Fuel Bid

  2. Propane Fuel Bid

 

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

 

       B.  The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning

  1.  Second Reading of Changes to Board Policies in Chapter 200 (Document)

    1. Excluding 200.4

  2.  High School Choir Request to Travel to Augustana College October 13-14, 2024

 

       C.  The Board will Focus on School Finances.

   1. Superintendent Contract and Compensation Package for Fiscal Year

        2024-2025/26

 

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. Tammy Drawbaugh-July 29th, 6:15-7:15

 

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. June 24th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

 

6.    Tour of East Elementary and Middle School Construction Progress    

 

7.     Board Highlights

 

8.     Adjournment

 

Prepared: 6/7/2024

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June 8, 2024 Special School Board Meeting

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

6-8-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 4:00 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Adopt an Agenda

 

2.   Superintendent Evaluation per Iowa Code 21.5 subsection 1e.  (Closed Session)

 

3.    Adjournment

 

 

Prepared: 5/20/2024

#mphawks

 

May 13, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

5-13-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President

    4. Adopt an Agenda

    5. Recognition of Retiree Karen Bender, Fourth Grade Teacher at West Elementary

    6. Hawk Highlight- Volunteer Iowa Presentation (Jacob Flynn and Brylee Gearhart)

    7. Public Forum

  2. Work Session

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  High School Report

      2.  Middle School Report

      3.  West Elementary Report

      4.  East Elementary Report

      5.  Home School Report

      6. Virtual Learning Report

      7.  Activities Director Report

      8.  Special Education Report

      9.  Transportation Director Report

                          10.  Curriculum Report-(Presentation)

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

    7.  Approve Graduates of the Class of 2024 - High School, Virtual Academy, Alternative Learning Center, Home School Assistance Program 

   B. The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning

  1.  Trip to the College World Series for the Baseball Team

  2.  CTE, Computer Science and Fine Arts Curriculum Spending (Document)

  3.  Second Reading of Board Policies 402.2 and 402.5

  4.  First Reading of Changes to Board Policies in Chapter 200 (Document)

  5.  School Fees for 2024-2025 (Document)

  C. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

  1.  OPN Architects Wrestling Contract Services (Document)

  2.  West Elementary Parking Lot Bid Review and Acceptance (Document)

  3.  East Elementary Parking Lot Bid Review and Acceptance (Document)

  4.  Administrators and Directors Compensation for 2024-2025 (Document)

  5.  Home School Assistance Program Compensation for 2024-2025 (Document)

  6.  Football Pressbox Proposal (Document)

  7.  2024 GO Bond Resolutions (Documents)

    1. Resolution to Appoint Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and Authorization of Execution of Same

    2. Approval of form of Tax Exemption Certificate

    3. Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate

    4. Resolution Amending the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $8,700,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024, and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof

  8.  Auditor RFP Review (Document)

       9. Fuel Bid Advertisement (Document)

4.  Board Development and Inservice Activities

     A. Tammy Drawbaugh-July 29th, 6:15-7:15

5.  Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

     A. Special School Board meeting May 21st at 6:15 PM – Closed Session Superintendent

       Evaluation

     B. June 10th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

 

Prepared: 5/10/2024

#mphawks

 

April 22, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

4-22-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

Work Session will Immediately Follow the Public Hearing Meetings

 

  1. Call to Order

  2. Roll Call

  3. Adopt Agenda

  4. Pledge of Allegiance

  5. Reading of mission statement- Vice President

 

Business – Financial

       6. Public Hearing for Proposed Contract Documents for West Elementary Parking and Traffic Flow Project at 6:20 p.m. on April 22, 2024 (Document)

  1. West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual

  2. West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Plan Set

      7. Public Hearing for Proposed Contract Documents for East Elementary Parking and Traffic Flow Project at 6:25 p.m. on April 22, 2024 (Document)

  1. East Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual

  2. East Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Plan Set

      8. Public Hearing for the 2024-2025 Certified Budget at 6:30 p.m. on April 22, 2024 (Document)

      9. Approve the 2024-2025 Certified Budget

     10. Consent Agenda

  1. Payment of Bills

  2. Open Enrollment Requests

  3. Personnel Items

  4. Fundraising Requests

    11. Approve the Sale of the 2024 General Obligation Bonds

Work Session

  1. Instructional Coaches Information (Presentation)

  2. 302.5 Superintendent Performance Evaluation

    1. Current Policy (Document)

    2. Purposed Changes (Document)

  3. High School Offerings

  4. 903.3 VISITORS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS & SITES (Document)

  5. 903.4 PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES (Document)

  6. Adjournment

 

Prepared: 4/19/2024

#mphawks

 

April 18, 2024 Special Board Meeting

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

 

4-18-2024

Special Meeting Tentative Agenda

 

1.  Opening – 6:00 PM

     A.  Call to Order by President

    B.  Adopt an Agenda

 

2.  Business Meeting

    A.  The Board will Focus on School Finance

         1.  2024-2025 IBB Wage Negotiations Update and Action

 

3.  Adjournment

 

Prepared: 4/16/2024

#mphawks

#seethestars

#seeforyourself

 

April 8, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

4-8-2024

Tentative Agenda

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President

    4. Adopt an Agenda

    5. Hawk Highlight- Hawk News from West Elementary

    6. Public Forum

  2. Reports

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  High School Report

      2.  Middle School Report

      3.  West Elementary Report

      4.  East Elementary Report

      5.  Home School Report

      6.  Virtual Learning Report

      7.  Activities Director Report

      8.  Special Education Report

      9.  Transportation Director Report

                          10.  Curriculum Report

                          11.  Certified Budget Presentation (Presentation)

                          12. 2024 Summer Projects (Document)

3.     Business Meeting

        A. Consent Items

  1. Minutes Previous Meeting

  2. Finance Report

  3. Payment of Bills

  4. Open Enrollment Requests

  5. Personnel Items

  6. Fundraising Requests

 

       B. The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning

  1.  Mid-Prairie Senior HS Drapery Estimate

  2.  Mid-Prairie Senior HS Hanging Assem & Track Estimate

  3.  Mid-Prairie Senior HS Rigging Renovation Estimate

  4.  Mid-Praire HS Auditorium Seating Budget Pricing

  5.  Girls Head Wrestling Proposal (Document)

  6.  

       C. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

  1. Set the Public Hearing for Proposed Contract Documents for West Elementary Parking and Traffic Flow Project at 6:20 p.m. on April 22, 2024 (Document)

    1. West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual

    2. West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Plan Set

  2.  Set the Public Hearing for Proposed Contract Documents for East Elementary Parking and Traffic Flow Project at 6:25 p.m. on April 22, 2024 (Document)

    1. East Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual

    2. East Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Plan Set

  3.  Set Public Hearing for the 2024-2025 Certified Budget at 6:30 p.m. on April 22, 2024 (Document)

  4.  Approval of Bus Bid Award for 2025-2026 School Year (Document)

       5. 28E Sharing Agreements for the 2024-2025 School Year

  1. Curriculum Director with Clear Creek Amana CSD

  2. HR Coordinator with Clear Creek Amana CSD

  3. Social Worker with Clear Creek Amana CSD

  4. Buildings and Grounds Director with Clear Creek Amana CSD

  5. Transportation Director with Lone Tree CSD

      6. Superintendent Contract Discussion for 2024-2025 to 2025-2026

 

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

       A. Determine discussion topics for the July 29th work session with IASB.

  1.  https://www.ia-sb.org/the-learning-hub/custom-workshops

 

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

       A. April 22nd Work Session @ 6:15 PM

  1. 2024 GO Bond Sale is April 22, 2024–Approval of Sale

  2. The Three Public Hearings

  3. May 13th Meeting will have acceptance of bids for MP West and MP East Parking and Traffic Flow Projects

  4. April 22nd Work Session Potential Topics

 

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

Prepared: 4/5/2024  #mphawks

March 25. 2024 Public Hearing on Property Tax Notice

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

3-25-2024

Public Hearing at 6:15pm

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Adopt an Agenda

 

       2. Public Hearing for 2024-2025 Proposed Property Tax Levy

 

       3. Adjournment

March 25, 2024 Work Session Agenda

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

3-25-2024

Work Session at 6:30 pm Immediately to Follow the Public Hearing Meeting

  1. Call to Order

  2. Roll Call

  3. Adopt Agenda

  4. Pledge of Allegiance

  5. Reading of mission statement- Vice President

 

Business – Financial

        6. Approve Resolution for Preliminary Official Statement and Sale of General Obligation Bonds

 

Work Session

  1. Let's Go Bound

    1. Pete Cavanagh- Activities Director (information)

  2. Grade Alike Attendance Centers

    1. Greg Jergens and Robin Foster-Adminstration

  3. Community Auditorium

  4. 200 policies

    1. Review notes and answer additional questions.

Adjournment

March 11, 2024

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

3-11-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

1.  Opening – 6:15 PM

      A. Call to Order by President

      B. Pledge of Allegiance

      C. Reading of School Mission Statement by Board Member

       D. Adopt an Agenda

       E. Public Forum

2.  Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      A. High School Report

     B. Middle School Report

     C  West Elementary Report

     D. East Elementary Report

     E. Home School Report

     F. Virtual Learning Report

     G. Activities Director Report

     H. Special Education Report

     I. Transportation Director Report

    J. Curriculum Report

3.  Business Meeting

    K. Consent Items

         1. Minutes Previous Meeting

         2. Finance Report

         3. Payment of Bills

         4. Open Enrollment Requests

         5. Personnel Items

         6. Fundraising Requests

    L.  The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning.

         1. First Reading of Policy 402.02 Child Abuse Reporting

         2. First Reading of Policy 402.05 Required Professional Development for Employees

         3. Second Reading of Policy  505.8 Parental and Guardian Involvement

   M.  The Board will Focus on School Finances.

         1. Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on the Proposed specifications form of contract and estimated cost for two School Buses (Document)

         2. Approval of Bus Specifications (Document)

         3. RFP for Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029 (Document)

4.    Board Development Activities 

     A.  https://www.ia-sb.org/the-learning-hub/custom-workshops

5.  Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

     A. March 25th Work Session @ 6:15 PM

         1. Review of 200 policies

         2. Community Auditorium

         3. Grade-alike Centers

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

Prepared: 3/8/2024

#mphawks

 

February 26, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

2-26-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

1.   Opening – 6:15 PM

      A. Call to Order by President

      B.  Pledge of Allegiance

      C. Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President

      D. Hawk Highlight- Mrs. Christine Meader and All-State Qualifiers

      E. Adopt an Agenda

      F. Public Forum

2.   Work Session

      A. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

           1. High School Report

           2. Middle School Report

           3. West Elementary Report

           4. East Elementary Report

           5. Home School Report

           6. Virtual Learning Report

           7. Activities Director Report

           8. Special Education Report

           9. Transportation Director Report

         10.  Curriculum Report

         11. Fine Arts Boosters  

         12. Bus Specifications for Purchase of two buses for 2025-2026 (Document)

         13. 2022 Revenue Bond Savings and Interest Uses Discussion - Update

3.   Business Meeting

      A. Consent Items

           1. Minutes Previous Meeting

           2. Finance Report

           3. Payment of Bills

           4. Open Enrollment Requests

           5. Personnel Items

           6. Fundraising Requests

           7. Axiom Professional Services Agreement for East Elementary and West Elementary Parking/Traffic Flow Projects (Document)

           8. Axiom Professional Services Agreement for the Wrestling/Activity Center for Survey Due Diligence (Document)

     B. The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning

          1. Second Reading 210.2 Regular Meetings

          2. Second Reading 213 Public Participation in Board Meetings

          3. First Reading 505.8 Parental and Guardian Involvement

     C. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

          1. Flexibility Account Spending Resolution of HSAP Funds (Document)

          2. Set a Public Hearing for Specification of Buses for Purchase (Document)

          3. Set a Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax Levy (Document)

 

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

       A. https://www.ia-sb.org/the-learning-hub/custom-workshops

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

      A. March 11th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

    

Prepared: 2/23/2024

#mphawks

 

February 12, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

2-12-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Call to Order by President

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

  3. Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President

  4. Adopt an Agenda

  5. Public Forum

  1. Work Session

     A.  Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

    1.  Transportation Director Report

    2.  Special Education Report

    3.  Activities Director Report

    4.  Virtual Learning Report

    5.  Home School Report

    6.  East Elementary Report

    7.  West Elementary Report

    8.  Middle School Report

    9.  High School Report

                 10.  Curriculum Report

                 11.  2022 Revenue Bond Savings and Interest Uses Discussion - Potential List  

                 12. Grade-like Attendance Center Modifications Update

                 13. New School Board Member Orientation Process

                 14.  213 Public Participation in Board Meetings

                 15.  Explanation of the schedule for the March 11th board meeting

                 16.  Snow Day Makeup Plan

                 17.  Fine Arts Boosters

 

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

 

  1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning

  2.  First Reading 210.2 Regular Meetings

  3.  First Reading 213 Public Participation in Board Meetings

  4.  Proposed 24-25 School Calendar

  5.  Pre-School Tuition Increase

 

  1. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

    1.  Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. for the Flexibility Transfer of Home School Assistance Funds

    2.  Flexibility Account Transfer Resolution of HSAP Funds (Document)

    3.  Wellington Electric, Inc.  Change Order (Document)

    4.  2014 General Obligation Bonds Partial Principal Retirement Resolution (Document)

    5.  2024 General Obligation Bond Actions

      1. Dissemination Agent Agreement Addendum with Piper-Sandler (Document)

      2. Financial Services Agreement with Piper Sandler (Document)

      3. Resolution to Approve the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for $8,700,000 and the Debt Service Levy (Document)

 

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. 

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. February 26th  Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

 

January 22, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

1-22-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

1.  Opening – 6:15 PM

     A. Call to Order by President

     B. Pledge of Allegiance

     C. Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President

     D. Adopt an Agenda

     E. Public Forum

2.  Work Session

      1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      2. High School Report

      3 Middle School Report

      4. West Elementary Report

      5. East Elementary Report

      6. Home School Report

      7. Virtual Learning Report

      8. Activities Director Report

      9. Special Education Report

     10.Transportation Director Report

     11. Curriculum Report

     12. 2024 General Obligation Bond Paydown Schedule Discussion Continued  (Document)

     13. 2022 Revenue Bond Savings and Interest Uses Discussion - Potential Usages List

     14. Grade-like Attendance Center Modifications Questions and Discussion

     15. New School Board Member Orientation Process

 

3.   Business Meeting

    A.  Consent Items

         1. Minutes Previous Meeting

         2. Finance Report

         3. Payment of Bills

         4. Open Enrollment Requests

         5. Personnel Items

         6. Fundraising Requests

   B.  The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning

         1. Second Reading 407.1 Licensed Employee Resignation

         2. First Reading 210.2 Regular Meetings

   C. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

         1. Second Reading 405.2 LICENSED EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS, RECRUITMENT, SELECTION 

         2. Set a Public Hearing for February 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for the Flexibility Transfer of Home School Assistance Funds

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

       A. 

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

       A. February 12th  Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

Prepared: 1/19/2024

#mphawks

 

January 8, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

1-8-2024

Tentative Agenda

 

1.  Opening – 6:15 PM

     A.  Call to Order by President

     B.  Pledge of Allegiance

     C.  Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President

     D.  Adopt an Agenda

     E.  Public Forum

 

2.  Work Session

     A.  Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

         1. High School Report

         2. Middle School Report

         3. West Elementary Report

         4. East Elementary Report

         5. Home School Report

         6. Virtual Learning Report

         7. Activities Director Report

         8. Special Education Report

         9. Transportation Director Report

       10.  Curriculum Report

       11.  2024 General Obligation Bond Update

             a. Bond Timeline

             b. Early Principal Pay Down of 2014 GO Bonds and Schedule

             c. Bond Amortization Schedules Discussion

        12.  2022 Revenue Bond Savings and Interest Uses Discussion

        13.  Grade-like Attendance Center Modifications Discussion

        14.  Restructuring of Board Meetings (210.2)

3.  Business Meeting

     B.  Consent Items

          1. Minutes Previous Meeting

          2. Finance Report

          3. Payment of Bills

          4. Open Enrollment Requests

          5. Personnel Items

          6. Fundraising Requests

    C.  The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

          1. 407.1 Licensed Employee Resignation First Reading

          2. Resolution on the Additional Allowable Growth for At-Risk and Dropout Prevention

    D.  The Board will Focus on School Finances.

          1. Resolution to Establish the Qualified Education Assistance Plan

          2. 405.2 LICENSED EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS, RECRUITMENT, SELECTION First Reading

 4.  Board Development and Inservice Activities

     A. 

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

     A. January 22nd  Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

 

Prepared: 1/5/2024

#mphawk

December 11, 2023

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

12-11-2023

Tentative Agenda

 

Opening – 6:15 PM

Call to Order by President

Pledge of Allegiance

Adopt an Agenda

Hawk Highlight- Mrs. Elsa Schmidt and FFA Students

Public Forum

Work Session

Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

          1.  High School Report

          2.  Middle School Report

          3.  West Elementary Report

          4.  East Elementary Report

          5.  Home School Report

          6.  Virtual Learning Report

          7.   Activities Director Report

          8.  Special Education Report

          9.  Transportation Director Report

        10.  Curriculum Report

        11.  Bond Update

3.     Business Meeting

       B. Consent Items

            1. Minutes Previous Meeting

            2. Finance Report

            3. Payment of Bills

            4. Open Enrollment Requests

            5. Personnel Items

           6. Fundraising Requests

           7. Special Education Contract

    C.  The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

           1. 407.1 Licensed Employee Resignation

    D.  The Board will Focus on School Finances.

           1. OPN Proposal Letter

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

     A. Discussion about future learning through IASB. (At the Board Table)

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

      A. January 8th  Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

 

November 27, 2023

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office

1636 Hwy 22

Wellman, IA  52356

 

11-27-2023

Tentative Agenda

RETIRING SCHOOL BOARD ANNUAL MEETING

1.  Opening – 6:15 PM

         A.  Call to Order by President

         B.  Adopt an Agenda

2.  Consent Items

        A.  Minutes Previous Meeting

3.  Accept Election Results and Recognize Retiring Board Member

4.  Adjournment (Sine Die)

New Board of Education – Organization of the 2023-2024 Board

1.  Opening and Call to Order by Board Secretary

2.  Oath of Office to New Board Members

3.  Nominations and Election of Officers/Appointment of Board Secretary/Treasurer

       A.  Election of President and Vice President

       B.  Oath of Office

       C.  Appointment of Board Secretary/Treasurer

4.  Opening for the New School Board

       A.  Call to Order by New President

       B.  Adopt an Agenda

       C.  Hawk Highlight

       D.  Public Forum

5.  Work Session

       A.  Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

             1. High School Report

             2. Middle School Report

             3. West Elementary Report

             4.East Elementary Report

             5. Activities Director Report

             6. Home School Report

             7. Virtual Learning Report

             8. Special Education Report

             9. Transportation Report

           10. Curriculum Report

6.  Business Meeting

        A.  Consent Items

             1.  Finance Report

             2. Payment of Bills

             3. Open Enrollment Requests

             4. Personnel Items

             5. Fundraising Request

      B.  The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

             1.

      C.  The Board will Focus on School Finances.

             1. SBRC Resolution for Additional Allowable Growth for Enrollment and ELL (Document)

      D.  Short and Long Term Planning

             1. Washington and Johnson County Conference Boards

             2. Interest-Based Bargaining School Representative 

             3. Semi-Annual Superintendent Evaluation – Closed Session Motion Request

7.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

         A. Report on IASB Convention by Board Members

 

8.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

        A. 

9.     Board Highlights

       A. Billups

       B. Snider

       C. Frederick

       D. Allred

       E. Chittick

       F.  Schlabaugh

       G. Seward

 

10.     Adjournment

 

Prepared: 11/22/2023

 

November 13, 2024

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office

1636 Hwy 22

Wellman, IA  52356

 

11-13-2023

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Adopt an Agenda

    3. Hawk Highlight- Instructional Coaches (Presentation)

    4. Public Forum

  2. Work Session

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  High School Report

      2.  Middle School Report

      3.  West Elementary Report

      4.  East Elementary Report

      5.  Activities Director Report

      6.  Home School Report

      7.  Virtual Learning Report

      8.  Special Education Report

      9.  Transportation Report

                          10. Curriculum Report

                          11. Audit Fieldwork Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023(document)

                          12. Board Election and Bond Information

                          13. 2024-2025 Certified Budget Schedule Process Changes (document)

                          14. Kristan Hunter ISASP Data (Presentation)

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

  2. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

  3. IASB Policy Primer Review Update

 

  1. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

    1.  SBRC Budget Resolution for 2024-2025(document)

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

                A. IASB Convention, November 15 to 17, 2023 (Information)

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

               A. Superintendent Performance Evaluation Mid-Year on November 28, 2023 in Closed Session

              B. Board representatives for IBB.

6.     Board Highlights

    A. Pickard

    B. Snider

    C. Frederick

    D. Allred

    E. Chittick

    F.  Schlabach

    G. Seward

7.     Adjournment

 

Prepared: 11/10/2023

#mphawks

#seethestars

#seeforyourself

 

October 23, 2023

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office

1636 Hwy 22

Wellman, IA  52356

10-23-2023

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Adopt an Agenda

    3. Hawk Highlight- Christi Meader and the cast from “Into the Woods”

    4. Public Forum

  1. Work Session

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  High School Report

      2.  Middle School Report

      3.  West Elementary Report

      4.  East Elementary Report

      5.  Home School Report

      6.  Virtual Learning Report

      7.  Special Education Report

      8.  Transportation Report

      9.  Curriculum Report

                          10. Facilities Committee and Current Bond Update

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

    7.  Home School Assistance Program 28E Agreement Renewals

 

  1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

  1.  Grant Wood AEA District 6 Director

 

  1. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

    1.  SBRC Resolution for Additional Allowable Growth for Enrollment and ELL

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. IASB Convention, November 15 to 17, 2023 (Information)

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. Superintendent Performance Evaluation Mid-Year

6.     Board Highlights

    A. Pickard

    B. Snider

    C. Frederick

    D. Allred

    E. Chittick

    F.  Schlabach

    G. Seward

7.     Adjournment

 

October 9, 2023

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office

1636 Hwy 22

Wellman, IA  52356

10-9-2023

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Adopt an Agenda

    3. Hawk Highlight- Kristan Hunter- ISASP Data

    4. Public Forum

  1. Work Session

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  High School Report

      2.  Middle School Report

      3.  West Elementary Report

      4.  East Elementary Report

      5.  Home School Report

      6.  Virtual Learning Report

      7.  Special Education Report

      8.  Transportation Report

      9.  Curriculum Report

                          10. School Board Candidates and Current Bond Update

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

    7.  Open Road Driving School Contract for 2023-2024 to 2025-2026

 

  1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

  1.  Transportation Policy

  2.  Concurrent Enrollment Review

 

  1. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

    1.  Public Hearing–Second–at 6:45 p.m. for the Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy (Document)

    2.  Instructional Support Levy Resolution Continuation for Five Years to FY 2029 (Document)

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. IASB Convention, November 15 to 17, 2023 (Information)

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. October 23rd Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6. Board Highlights

A. Pickard

B. Snider

C. Frederick

D. Allred

E. Chittick

F.  Schlabach

G. Seward

7.  Adjournment

 

September 25, 2023

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

9-25-2023

Tentative Agenda

 

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

Call to Order by President

Adopt an Agenda

Hawk Highlight- Fund for Academic Excellence

Public Forum

 

2. Work Session

A. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

 1. High School Report

 2. Middle School Report

 3. West Elementary Report

 4. East Elementary Report

 5. Home School Report

 6.  Virtual Learning Report

 7.  Special Education Report

 8.  Transportation Report

 9.  Curriculum Report

 10. Transportation Agreement (Document)

 

3.     Business Meeting

B. Consent Items

1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

 2. Finance Report

 3. Payment of Bills

 4. Open Enrollment Requests

 5. Personnel Items

 6. Fundraising Requests

 

C. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

 1. Concurrent Enrollment 

 2. Special Education Students Trip to Niabi Zoo (Document)

 

D. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

 1. Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. for the Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy (Document)

 2. Instructional Support Levy Resolution on Intent to Continue for Five Years to FY 2029 (Document)

 3. Set a Public Hearing for October 9, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. for the Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy (Document)

 4. Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Treasurer’s Report (Document)

 5. Home School Assistance Program 28E Agreement with West Branch Community Schools (Document)

 6. Special Education Deficit Spending Authority Resolution (Document)

 7. Limited English Proficiency Additional Allowable Growth Resolution (Document)

 

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. IASB Convention, November 15 to 17, 2023 (Information)

 

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. October 9th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

 

6.     Board Highlights

    A. Pickard

    B. Snider

    C. Frederick

    D. Allred

    E. Chittick

    F.  Schlabach

    G. Seward

 

7.     Adjournment

 

Prepared: 9/22/2023

#mphawks

#seethestars

#seeforyourself

 

September 11, 2023

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

9-11-2023

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by President

    2. Adopt an Agenda

    3. Hawk Highlight- Jeff Swartzentruber- Frontline Presentation 

    4. Public Forum

  1. Work Session

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  High School Report

      2.  Middle School Report

      3.  West Elementary Report

      4.  East Elementary Report

      5.  Home School Report

      6.  Virtual Learning Report

      7.  Special Education Report

      8.  Transportation Report

      9.  Curriculum Report

    B. Finance and Facility Update

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

  1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

  1.  Approve students attending the FFA National Conference in Indianapolis, In October 31st-November 4th.  

  1. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

    1.  Appoint a delegate to the IASB Convention (Information)

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. IASB Convention, November 15-17, 2023 - Board Registration (Information)

B. GWAEA Statement of Candidacy for GWAEA Board (Document)

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. September 25th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

 

August 28, 2023

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

8-28-2023

Tentative Agenda

  1. Call to Order by President

  2. Adopt an Agenda

  3. Hawk Highlight- Costa Rica Student Trip (Presentation)

  4. Public Forum

  1. Work Session

    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1.  High School Report

      2.  Middle School Report

      3.  West Elementary Report

      4.  East Elementary Report

      5.  Home School Report

      6.  Virtual Learning Report

      7.  Special Education Report

      8.  Transportation Report

      9.  Curriculum Report

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items

    1.  Minutes Previous Meeting

    2.  Finance Report

    3.  Payment of Bills

    4.  Open Enrollment Requests

    5.  Personnel Items

    6.  Fundraising Requests

  1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

  1.  TCIT-U Agreement and Parent Letter

    1. MPCSD 2023-24 TCIT Provider Agreement

    2. 2023 TCIT-U Parent Letter Draft Option

    3. DESSA Mini Information

  1. The Board will Focus on School Finances.

    1.  Letter of Engagement with Ahlers & Cooney PLC 

    2.  Letter of Engagement with Ahlers & Cooney PLC for 2023-2024 General Obligation Bond (Document)

    3.  Set a Public Hearing for the Continuation to the Instructional Support Levy(Document)

    4.  Appoint a delegate to the IASB Convention (Information)

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. IASB Convention, November 15-17, 2023 - Board Registration (Information)

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. September 11th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Work Session II

    A.  Tour of the High School Building

    B.  Tour of West Elementary Building

    C.  Tour of Home School Building

7.     Board Highlights

8.     Adjournment

 

August 14, 2023

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Middle School Library

(Please note the change in location.)

713 F Avenue

Kalona, IA 52247

 

8-14-2023

Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM
    1. Call to Order by President
    2. Adopt an Agenda
    3. Public Forum
  2. Work Session
    1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
      1. Exit Survey and End of Year Summary
      2. High School/Middle School Handbook Clarification

 

3.     Business Meeting

  1. Consent Items
    1. Minutes Previous Meeting
    2. Finance Report
    3. Payment of Bills
    4. Open Enrollment Requests
    5. Personnel Items
    6. Fundraising Requests
  1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.
    1. Facilities Committee - Presentation of General Obligation Bond Petition Presentation
    2. Resolution to call and Election for General Obligation Bond
  1. The Board will Focus on School Finances.
    1. Accept the 2022 Annual Financial Audit
    2. Bank Depository Resolution for the 2023-2024 School Year
    3. Appoint Ahlers & Cooney PLC as District Legal Representation
    4. Approve Additional Insured School-Related Groups

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

A. IASB Convention, November 15-17, 2023 - Board Registration

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A. School Board Election Candidate Filing Reminder

B. August 24th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.     Work Session II

            A.  Tour of the Middle School Building

            B.  Tour of East Elementary Building

7.     Board Highlights

8.     Adjournment

 

Prepared: 8/11/2023

#mphawks

#seethestars

#seeforyourself

July 10, 2023

Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office Community Room
1636 Hwy 22 East
Wellman, IA 52356
7-10-2023
Tentative Agenda

 

1. Opening – 6:15 PM
A. Call to Order by President
B. Adopt an Agenda
C. Hawk Highlight - Custodian Update-Steve Mayer
D. Public Forum
2. Work Session
A. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
1.Review Chapter 600’s Policies. Chapter 600’s Notable Policy Changes
3. Business Meeting
B. Consent Items
1.Minutes Previous Meeting
2.Finance Report
3.Payment of Bills
4.Open Enrollment Requests
5.Personnel Items
6.Fundraising Requests
7. TPRA Memorandum Of Understanding for BVU, UDB, WmPU
C. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.
1.Student Handbooks
a. High School Student Handbook-(Recommended Changes Highlighted)
b. Middle School Student Handbook
c. East Elementary Student Handbook
d. West Elementary Student Handbook
e. HSAP Student Handbook (Middle & High School Classes)
f. HSAP Program Handbook
2.2023-2024 MPHS Elevate Information
3.2024 IASB Legislative Priorities
4.Board Policy Chapter 600 Second Reading of policies reviewed on 6-26-23
D. The Board will Focus on School Finances.
1. Facilities Committee Presentation for GO Bond Recommendation
4. Board Development and Inservice Activities
A. Potential Workshop Topics from IASB
5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
A. August 14th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM
6. Board Highlights
7. Adjournment