Mission Statement:
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a caring learning environment.
Vision Statement
“Every Student, Every Day”
Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office Community Room
1636 Hwy 22 East
Wellman, IA 52356
3-10-2025
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Brenna Hutson (Dance and Drill)
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Approve Minutes
Finance Report
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Student Learning.
Building and Department Reports
Public Hearing at 6:30pm on Grade-Alike Attendance Centers for the 2026-2027 School Year
Second Reading of Board Policies
Finance and Long-Range Planning
Boards Involvement with DSP Document (Document)
Set a Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax Rates for the 2025-2026 School Year for March 24, 2025. at 6:15 p.m. (Document)
Flexibility Spending Resolution for Home School Assistance Funds (Document)
AIA Contract with Carl A. Nelson Company for the Construction Management and Advisor of the Wrestling and Activity Center Project (Document)
Board Development and Inservice Activities
Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
March 24th Work Session
Cell Phone Policy
Incentive Possibilities for difficult-to-fill or in-demand endorsements for candidates
Handbooks/Discipline Consistency
Home Construction Program
Crossing Guard Update
Adjournment
Prepared: 3/7/2025
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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
2-24-2025
6:15 PM
Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance
Call to Order
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Hawk Highlight- Instructional Coaches
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Business Items - Finance and Long Range Planning
Public Hearing for Flexibility Transfer of HSAP Funds at 6:30 p.m.
Fund Transfer Resolution to Flexibility Account
Washington County Riverboat Grant Request and Resolution - HS Football and Track Scoreboard
Redemption Resolution of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 Resolution
Set a Public Hearing for Grade-alike Attendance Center for the 26-27 year.
Work Session
Crossing Guard
Review Electronic Device Survey
Cell Phone Policy
Alternative Kindergarten Discussion
Additional stipend for difficult-to-fill positions.
Community Auditorium Task Force and Finance Update
Next Meeting and Suggestions for Agenda
March 10, 2025
Adjournment
Prepared: 2/20/2025
#mphawks
Mission Statement:
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a caring learning environment.
Vision Statement
“Every Student, Every Day”
Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office Community Room
1636 Hwy 22 East
Wellman, IA 52356
2-10-2025
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Student Learning.
Finance and Long-Range Planning
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Grant Request and Resolution
Set a Public Hearing for a Flexibility Account Transfer and Spending of HSAP Funds
Board Development and Inservice Activities
Discuss electronic device survey
Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
February 24th Work Session
Cell phone policy and review data from the recent survey.
Community Auditorium Task Force and Finance Update
Intentions for Grade-alike Attendance Center for 26-27; Set a Public Hearing date on February 24th?
March 10th Board Business Meeting-
Adjournment
Prepared: 2/7/2025
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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
1-27-2025
6:15 PM
Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance
Call to Order
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Business Item - Finance
Work Session
District Strategic Plan
Potential 2025-2026 School Calendar
HSAP Flexibility Transfer Approach
Cell Phone Conversation
503.8 Student Threats of Violence and Incidents of Violence
Grade-ALike Attendance Centers Timeline
Funding Amount for an Auditorium
Next Meeting and Suggestions for Agenda
February 10, 2025 Business Meeting
February 24, 2025 Work Session
Adjournment
Prepared: 1/24/2025
#mphawks
Mission Statement:
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a caring learning environment.
Vision Statement
“Every Student, Every Day”
Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office Community Room
1636 Hwy 22 East
Wellman, IA 52356
1-13-2025
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Student Learning.
Building and Department Reports
SBRC Resolution Request for Additional Allowable Growth for At-Risk & Drop-Out Prevention Program (Document)
First Reading of Board Policies
Finance and Long-Range Planning
Board Development and Inservice Activities
Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
January 27th Board Work Session
Cell Phone Policy
Dollar amount towards Community Auditorium
Next steps to moving 2nd grade to West Elementary for 26-27 school year
District Strategic Plan
February 10th Board Business Meeting
Superintendent Evaluation per Iowa Code 21.5 subsection 1e. (Closed Session)
Adjournment
Prepared: 1/10/2025
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Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office Community Room
1636 Hwy 22 East
Wellman, IA 52356
12-9-2024
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight-
Andy Miller update Youth Project
FFA National Convention
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
ALC Graduate
Student Learning.
Building and Department Reports
Finance and Long-Range Planning
Board Development and Inservice Activities
Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
January 13th Board Business Meeting
January 27th Board Work Session
Closed Session - Consultation with Legal Counsel
Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.
Adjournment
Mid-Prairie Community School District
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Central Office Community Room
1636 Hwy 22 East
Wellman, IA 52356
11-25-2024
6:15 PM
Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance
Call to Order
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Hawk Highlight- Instructional Coaches
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Business Item - Finance
East Elementary Paraprofessional 0.5 FTE Proposal
Work Session
Recap from the IASB Convention
Cell Phone Conversation sample IASB Policy
Grade-A-Like Attendance Centers Discussion
Funding amount for an auditorium
State Report Card Update
Other topics of interest: board goals, consistent behavior plans/handbook, evaluation of staff and coaches, alternate online meeting option(s) for board and or Community
Next Meeting and Suggestions for Agenda
December 9, 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
11-11-2024
6:15 PM
RETIRING SCHOOL BOARD ANNUAL MEETING
Opening - 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Adopt an Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of the Mission Statement- Vice President
Consent Items
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Adjournment (Sine Die)
New Board of Education- Organization of the 2024-2025
Opening and Call to Order by Board Secretary
Nominations and Election of Officers/Appointment of Board Secretary/Treasurer
Election of President and Vice President
Oath of Office
Appointment of Board Secretary/Treasurer
Opening for the New School Board
Call to Order by New President
Adopt and Agenda
Hawk Highlight- FAC Team Presentation
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Request
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Student Learning
Building and Department Reports
Finance and Long-Range Planning
Superintendent Mid-Year Check-in Expectations for 11-28-24
Board Development and Inservice Activities
IASB Convention, November 20-22, 2024 Board Registration
Announcement and Suggestions for Next Meeting
November 25th Board Work Session @ 6:15 PM
Cell Phone Information
Grade-alike Discussion
December 9th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM. (1 Board Meeting in December)
Adjournment
Prepared: 11/08/2024
#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
10-28-2024
6:15 PM
Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance
Business Item - Finance – No Items
Work Session
Next Meeting and Suggestions for Agenda
Adjournment
Prepared: 10/25/2024
#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
10-14-2024
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Marci Stanfield, Nutrition Director
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
ALC Graduate
Student Learning.
Building and Department Reports
4. Finance and Long-Range Planning
Appointment of Level 1 Investigators
Additional Allowable Growth Resolution for Limited English Proficiency Funds (Document)
5. Board Development and Inservice Activities
a.IASB Convention, November 20-22, 2024 Board Registration
6. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
October 28th Board Work Session @ 6:15 PM
November 11th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM.
7. Adjournment
Prepared: 10/11/2024
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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
9-23-2024
6:15 PM
Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance
Call to Order
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Consent Agenda
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Business Item - Finance
Special Education Spending Authority Resolution (Document)
Work Session
Audit Committee For Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Fieldwork Upcoming
Board discussion about cell phone policy
Adjournment
Prepared: 9/20/2024
#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
9-9-2024
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- High School students to share about local and state fair experiences.
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
2023-2024 Audit Engagement Letter (Document)
Student Learning.
Building and Department Reports
Madrigal Choir Out of State Travel October 13-14 (to Augustana College in Rock Island, IL).
Finance and Long-Range Planning
Appoint a Delegate to the IASB Convention
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Treasurer’s Report (Document)
Board Development and Inservice Activities
IASB Convention, November 20-22, 2024 Board Registration
Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
September 23rd Board Work Session @ 6:15 PM
Adjournment
Prepared: 9/6/2024
#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
8-26-2024
6:15 PM
Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance
Call to Order
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Consent Agenda
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Business Item - Finance
East Elementary Additional Special Education Paraprofessionals Proposal
Work Session
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
8-12-2024
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- E3 system
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
National FFA Convention Oct. 22-26, 2024 in Indianapolis
28E Agreement with Kirkwood Community College on the College K-12 Partnership Agreement
Finance and Long-Range Planning
Bank Depository Resolution for the 2024-2025 School Year (Document)
2022-2023 Independent Audit Report - Report and Acceptance (Document)
Second Reading of the IASB Board Policy Primer Updates (Document)
Second Reading of Board Policy Chapter 700’s Non-Instructional Operations & Business Service (Document)
Second Reading of Board Policy Chapter 800’s Buildings and Sites (Document)
Second Reading of Board Policy Chapter 900’s School District-Community Relations (Document)
Board Development and Inservice Activities
IASB Convention, November 20-24, 2024 Board Registration
Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
August 26th Board Work Session @ 6:15 PM
Student Learning
Tour of East Elementary and Middle School
Adjournment
Prepared: 8/9/2024 #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
7-29-2024
6:15 PM
Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance
Call to Order
Adopt Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Consent Agenda
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Second Reading of Attendance Policy
Work Session
Board Professional Learning provided by IASB Tammi Drawbaugh (IASB)
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
7-8-2024
6:15 PM
Opening – 6:15 PM
Call to Order by President
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of mission statement- Vice President
Adopt an Agenda
Hawk Highlight- Dr. Chris Greir
Public Forum
Consent Agenda
Payment of Bills
Open Enrollment Requests
Personnel Items
Fundraising Requests
Student Learning
Building Handbooks
Finance and Long-Range Planning
First Reading of the IASB Board Policy Primer Updates (Document)
First Reading of Board Policy Chapter 700’s Non-Instructional Operations & Business Service (Document)
First Reading of Board Policy Chapter 800’s Buildings and Sites (Document)
First Reading of Board Policy Chapter 900’s School District-Community Relations (Document)
Adjournment
Prepared: 7/5/2024
#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
7-1-2024
Tentative Agenda
2. Closed Session Superintendent Evaluation per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (i)
To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session as provided by 21.5(1)(i), Code of Iowa.
3. Adjournment
Prepared: 6/28/2024
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