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
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President
Adopt an Agenda
Recognition of Retiree Karen Bender, Fourth Grade Teacher at West Elementary
Hawk Highlight- Volunteer Iowa Presentation (Jacob Flynn and Brylee Gearhart)
Public Forum
Work Session
10. Curriculum Report-(Presentation)
3. Business Meeting
Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
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
Trip to the College World Series for the Baseball Team
CTE, Computer Science and Fine Arts Curriculum Spending (Document)
First Reading of Changes to Board Policies in Chapter 200 (Document)
School Fees for 2024-2025 (Document)
C. The Board will Focus on School Finances.
OPN Architects Wrestling Contract Services (Document)
West Elementary Parking Lot Bid Review and Acceptance (Document)
East Elementary Parking Lot Bid Review and Acceptance (Document)
Administrators and Directors Compensation for 2024-2025 (Document)
Home School Assistance Program Compensation for 2024-2025 (Document)
Football Pressbox Proposal (Document)
2024 GO Bond Resolutions (Documents)
Resolution to Appoint Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and Authorization of Execution of Same
Approval of form of Tax Exemption Certificate
Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate
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
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
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
Call to Order
Roll Call
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
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)
West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual
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)
East Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual
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
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
11. Approve the Sale of the 2024 General Obligation Bonds
Work Session
Instructional Coaches Information (Presentation)
302.5 Superintendent Performance Evaluation
Current Policy (Document)
Purposed Changes (Document)
High School Offerings
Adjournment
Prepared: 4/19/2024
#mphawks
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
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
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Hawk News from West Elementary
Public Forum
Reports
11. Certified Budget Presentation (Presentation)
12. 2024 Summer Projects (Document)
3. Business Meeting
A. Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
B. The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning
Girls Head Wrestling Proposal (Document)
C. The Board will Focus on School Finances.
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)
West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual
West Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Plan Set
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)
East Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Project Manual
East Elementary Parking Lot Improvements - Plan Set
Set Public Hearing for the 2024-2025 Certified Budget at 6:30 p.m. on April 22, 2024 (Document)
Approval of Bus Bid Award for 2025-2026 School Year (Document)
5. 28E Sharing Agreements for the 2024-2025 School Year
Curriculum Director with Clear Creek Amana CSD
HR Coordinator with Clear Creek Amana CSD
Social Worker with Clear Creek Amana CSD
Buildings and Grounds Director with Clear Creek Amana CSD
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.
5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
A. April 22nd Work Session @ 6:15 PM
2024 GO Bond Sale is April 22, 2024–Approval of Sale
The Three Public Hearings
May 13th Meeting will have acceptance of bids for MP West and MP East Parking and Traffic Flow Projects
April 22nd Work Session Potential Topics
6. Board Highlights
7. Adjournment
Prepared: 4/5/2024 #mphawks
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
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Adopt an Agenda
2. Public Hearing for 2024-2025 Proposed Property Tax Levy
3. Adjournment
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
Call to Order
Roll Call
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Business – Financial
6. Approve Resolution for Preliminary Official Statement and Sale of General Obligation Bonds
Work Session
Let's Go Bound
Pete Cavanagh- Activities Director (information)
Grade Alike Attendance Centers
Greg Jergens and Robin Foster-Adminstration
Community Auditorium
200 policies
Review notes and answer additional questions.
Adjournment
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
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
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
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of School Mission Statement by Vice-President
Adopt an Agenda
Public Forum
Work Session
A. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
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
Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
The Board will Focus on Student Learning and Planning
First Reading 210.2 Regular Meetings
First Reading 213 Public Participation in Board Meetings
Pre-School Tuition Increase
The Board will Focus on School Finances.
Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. for the Flexibility Transfer of Home School Assistance Funds
Flexibility Account Transfer Resolution of HSAP Funds (Document)
Wellington Electric, Inc. Change Order (Document)
2014 General Obligation Bonds Partial Principal Retirement Resolution (Document)
2024 General Obligation Bond Actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Instructional Coaches (Presentation)
Public Forum
Work Session
Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
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
Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
The Board will Focus on Student Learning.
The Board will Focus on School Finances.
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
Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
10-23-2023
Tentative Agenda
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Christi Meader and the cast from “Into the Woods”
Public Forum
Work Session
Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
10. Facilities Committee and Current Bond Update
3. Business Meeting
Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Home School Assistance Program 28E Agreement Renewals
The Board will Focus on Student Learning.
Grant Wood AEA District 6 Director
The Board will Focus on School Finances.
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
Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
10-9-2023
Tentative Agenda
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Kristan Hunter- ISASP Data
Public Forum
Work Session
Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
10. School Board Candidates and Current Bond Update
3. Business Meeting
Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Open Road Driving School Contract for 2023-2024 to 2025-2026
The Board will Focus on Student Learning.
Transportation Policy
Concurrent Enrollment Review
The Board will Focus on School Finances.
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
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
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
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Jeff Swartzentruber- Frontline Presentation
Public Forum
Work Session
Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
B. Finance and Facility Update
3. Business Meeting
Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
The Board will Focus on Student Learning.
Approve students attending the FFA National Conference in Indianapolis, In October 31st-November 4th.
The Board will Focus on School Finances.
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
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
Call to Order by President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Costa Rica Student Trip (Presentation)
Public Forum
Work Session
Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
3. Business Meeting
Consent Items
Minutes Previous Meeting
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
The Board will Focus on Student Learning.
TCIT-U Agreement and Parent Letter
The Board will Focus on School Finances.
Letter of Engagement with Ahlers & Cooney PLC for 2023-2024 General Obligation Bond (Document)
Set a Public Hearing for the Continuation to the Instructional Support Levy(Document)
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
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
3. Business Meeting
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
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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