Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

6-26-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Hawk Highlight - Tad Morrow Project Update

   4. Public Forum

2. Work Session

   1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1. Review 600’s policies. Chapter 600 

3.     Business Meeting

2. Consent Items

   1. Minutes Previous Meeting

   2. Finance Report

   3. Payment of Bills

   4. Open Enrollment Requests

   5. Personnel Items

   6. Fundraising Requests

   7. Madrigal Choir Trip Recommendation

3. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

1. Student/Parent Handbooks

   1. High School Student Handbook-(Recommended Changes Highlighted)

      1. Good Conduct Rule Policy

   2. Middle School Student Handbook

   3. East Elementary Student Handbook

   4. West Elementary Student Handbook

   5. HSAP Student Handbook (Middle & High School Classes)

   6. HSAP Program Handbook 

2. 2024 IASB Legislative Priorities

3. Board Policy Chapter 600 First Reading of policies reviewed

4. The Board will Focus on School Finance.

   1. 2023-2024 Superintendent Compensation

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

A.  July 10th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

6.    Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

Prepared: 6/23/2023

#mphawks

#seethestars

#seeforyourself

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

6-12-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Hawk Highlight – Mrs. Foster & Mr. Jergens (TCIT Presentation)

   4. Public Forum

2. Work Session

   1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1. Central Office Report

      2. High School Report

      3. Middle School Report

      4. East Elementary Report

      5. West Elementary Report

      6. HSAP Report

      7. Virtual Academy Report

      8. SPED

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. Grant Wood AEA Powerschool Usage Agreement for 2023-2024

1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning.

   1. Math Presentation- Kristen Hunter, Maria Schlabach, Emily Zehr, Sarah Ihde, Hannah Mougin, Paula Buckwalter 

1. The Board will Focus on School Finance.

   1. Dairy Bid for the 2023-2024 School Year

   2. Superintendent Wage Review for 2023-2024 School Year

   3. Termination of Administrator Contract

4.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

5.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

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

6.    Board Highlights

7.     Adjournment

Prepared: 6/9/2023

#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, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

5-23-23

Special Session Agenda

1. Opening- 5:15 PM

1. Call to order by President
2. Approve Agenda
3. Motion to enter into a closed session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student. (A)
4. Closed session
5. Return to open session
6. Recommendation for expulsion of student (A)
7. Adjourn

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

5-15-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 7:15 AM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

2.   Consideration of whether to issue a notice of consideration of termination of administrator contract to Nathan Carlson, administrator.

3.     Adjournment

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

5-8-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Hawk Highlight – Mrs. Bessman's 5th grade  

   4. Public Forum

2. Work Session

   1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1. Central Office Report

      2. High School Report

      3. Middle School Report

      4. East Elementary Report

      5. West Elementary Report

      6. HSAP Report

      7. Virtual Academy Report

3.     Business Meeting

2. Consent Items

   1. Minutes Previous Meeting

   2. Finance Report

   3. Payment of Bills

   4. Open Enrollment Requests

   5. Personnel Items

   6. Fundraising Requests

   7. Class of 2022-2023 - Mid-Prairie High School Graduates, MP-HSAP Graduating Seniors, MPCSD Virtual Academy Seniors, MP ALC Graduates

3. The Board will Focus on Student Learning

   1. District Student Wellness Curriculum Recommendation  Presentation

1. Board Policy 711.7 Second Reading

4. The Board will Focus on School Finance

   1. Sale of Buses (Document)

   2. Summer Projects (Document)

   3. School Fees for 2023-2024 (Document)

4.    Superintendent Evaluation (Closed Session)

5.    Board Development and Inservice Activities

6.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

F.  June 12th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

7.    Board Highlights

    G.

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

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

4-24-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Public Forum

   4. Hawk Highlight – Staff Recognition

2. Work Session

   1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1. Central Office Report

      2. High School Report

      3. Middle School Report

      4. East Elementary Report

      5. West Elementary Report

      6. HSAP Report

      7. Virtual Academy Report

   2. Review of Board Policy 213 (Document)

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

      1. Board Policy 711.7 First Reading

      2. Future Problem Solvers Out of State Travel to Nationals (Document)

3. The Board will Focus on School Finance

   1. HSAP Compensation for 2023-2024 (Document)

   2. Middle School Roof ReplacementProjects

      1. MPMS Choir Practice Area Hallway Office Proposal (Document)

      2. MPMS Choir Room Roof Proposal (Document)

   3. Possible Property Leases for Cell Towers on District Properties (Document)

4. Board Development and Inservice Activities

5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

   1. May 8th Board Meeting @ 6:15 PM

   2. 2023 Summer Projects

   3. School Fees

6. Board Highlights

7. Adjournment

Mid-Prairie Community School District

Central Administration Office

1636 Highway 22 East 

Wellman, IA 52356

4-18-23

Special Session Agenda

1. Opening- 7:00 PM

   1. Call to order by President

   2. Approve Agenda

   3. Motion to enter into a closed session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5(1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student. (A)

   4. Closed session 

   5. Return to open session

   6. Recommendation for expulsion of student (A)

   7. Adjourn

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

4-10-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Public Forum

   4. Hawk Highlight – Matt Freel, Amy Shalla, and students

2. 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. OPN Working Agreement

   2. The Board will Focus on Student Learning

      1.  

   3. The Board will Focus on School Finance

      1. Public Hearing for 2023-2024 Certified Budget at 6:30 p.m. (Document)

      2. Approve the 2023-2024 Certified Budget

      3. Public Hearing for 2022-2023 Amended Budget at 6:40 p.m. (Document)

      4. Approve the 2022-2023 Amended Budget

      5. 28E Sharing Agreements for the 2023-2024 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. Special Education Director with Lone Tree CSD

         6. Transportation Director with Lone Tree CSD

      6. 2023-2024 Administration, Directors, and Central Office Compensation

3. Work Session

   A.  Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

   1. Central Office Report

   2. High School Report

   3. Middle School Report

   4. East Elementary Report

   5. West Elementary Report

   6. HSAP Report

   7. MPVA Report

   8. Larry Sigel ISFIS 5-Year Projection Review

4. Board Development and Inservice Activities

5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

6. Board Highlight

7. Adjournment

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

3-27-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Public Forum

   4. Hawk Highlight – Staff Recognition (Mike and Gary)

2. Work Session

   1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1. Central Office Report

      2. High School Report

      3. Middle School Report

      4. East Elementary Report

      5. West Elementary Report

      6. HSAP Report

      7. Virtual Academy

      8. SPED 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

   2. The Board will Focus on Student Learning

      1. Recommendation for Middle School Academic Interventionist (Document)

      2.  

   3. The Board will Focus on School Finance

      1. Fiscal Year 2024 Certified Budget Presentation

      2. Set the Public Hearing for 2023 2024 Certified Budget for April 10, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Document)

      3. Set the Public Hearing for 2022-2023 Amended Budget for April 10, 2023 at 6:40 p.m. (Document)

      4. Redemption of General Obligation Bond School Bonds, Series 2014 Resolution (Document 1) (Document 2)

      5. 2023-2024 IBB Wage Negotiations Update

4. Board Development and Inservice Activities

5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

6. Board Highlight

7. Adjournment

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

3-20-2023

Special Meeting Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:00 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

2. Business Meeting

   1. The Board will Focus on Student Learning

      1. Approve change of High School Parent Teacher Dates

         1. Current Dates:

            1. April 18th and April 20th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm

         2. Proposed New Dates:

            1. Tuesday, March 28 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm

            2.  Monday, April 3 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm

2. The Board will Focus on School Finance

   1. Accept Bids for Bid Package #3 for Masonry Work (Document)

   2. Accept construction observation and material testing services

      1. Document #1

      2. Document #2 

3. Adjournment

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

2-27-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM

   1. Call to Order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Public Forum

   4. Hawk Highlight – OPN

2. Work Session

   1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue

      1. Central Office Report

      2. High School Report

      3. Middle School Report

      4. East Elementary Report

      5. West Elementary Report

      6. HSAP Report

      7. Virtual Academy

      8. SPED 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

   2. The Board will Focus on Student Learning

      1. Virtual Academy Contract with Total Package Hockey for the 2023-2024 School Year (Document)

   3. The Board will Focus on School Finance

      1. Accept Bids for Middle School and East Elementary Additions and Renovations Project (Document)

      2. Schedule a special board meeting for review and potential acceptance of the masonry bid.

      3. Accept Bids for High School Track Reconstruction Project (Document)

      4. Board Policy 405.2 to Determine the 2023-2024 New Teacher Sign-on Bonus Amount and Stipulations

      5. Washington County Riverboat Foundation Project Resolution (Document) (Grant Application)

      6. Utility Easement Request (Document) 

      7. Purchase of 12 Passenger Van (Document)

4. Board Development and Inservice Activities

5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

6. Board Highlight

7. Adjournment

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

2-13-2023

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening – 6:15 PM
   
   1. Call to Order by President
   2. Adopt an Agenda
   3. Public Forum
   4. Hawk Highlight – IHSSA State Large Group Speech Contest AND All-State Nominations
2. Work Session
   
   1. Administration Reports and Board Dialogue
      1. Central Office Report
      2. High School Report
      3. Middle School Report
      4. East Elementary Report
      5. West Elementary Report
      6. HSAP Report
      7. Virtual Academy
      8. SPED 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
   2. The Board will Focus on Student Learning
      1. Proposed 23-24 School Calendar
      2. Student trip out of state. Document
      3. Board Policy 505.5 raduation Requirement
         
         1. 505.5 Graduation Requirements Board Policy- 2nd Reading
   3. The Board will Focus on School Finance
      1. Flexibility Spending Resolution of HSAP Funds
      2. Certified Budget Hearing and Presentation Schedule Options
      3. 7:00 P.M. Public Hearing for the Middle School and East Elementary School Additions and Renovations
      4. 7:10 P.M. Public Hearing for High School Track Reconstruction
4. Board Development and Inservice Activities
5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting
6. Board Highlights
7. Adjournment

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

PO Box 150

Wellman, Ia 52356

1-18-2023

1. Opening- 4:15 PM
   
   1. Call to order by President
   2. Adopt an Agenda
2. Work Session
   
   1. Administration and Board Dialogue.
   2. CLOSED SESSION
      
      1. 21.5 i. To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, 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
3. ADJOURNMENT

Mission Statement

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

Mid-Prairie Community-based School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

PO Box 150

Wellman, Ia 52356

1-9-2023

Tentative Agenda

Mission Statement

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

Mid-Prairie Community-based School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

PO Box 150

Wellman, Ia 52356

12-12-22

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening- 6:15 PM

   1. Call to order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

2. Work Session

   1. Hawk Highlight- FFA talk about their National Convention trip

   2. Board members and administration dialogue

   3. Facility planning update

3. Business Meeting- at the conclusion of the work session

   1. Public Forum 7:00 p.m.

   2. Consent Items

      1. Minutes Previous Meeting

      2. Finance Report

      3. Payment of Bills

      4. Open Enrollment Requests

      5. Personnel Items

      6. Fundraising Requests

4. The Board will Focus on School Finance

   1. Second Reading of Board Policy Policy 802.4 Fixed Assets

   2. Second Reading of  Board Policy 708 CARE, MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS

   3. Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY 2023-2024

5. The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

   1. Review RFP for the architect search process

      1. RFQ Document

   2. First reading of Board Policy 507.9 CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN/AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)

   3. Paraprofessional Recommendation for West Elementary

6. Work Session for Unfinished Section B Items

   1. CLOSED SESSION 

      1. The Board will enter into a closed session as provided in section 21.5(l)(i) of the open meetings law to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the school district would have to pay or lower the price the board would receive for that property.

7. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

8. Board Highlights      

9. ADJOURNMENT

Mid-Prairie Community-based School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

PO Box 150

Wellman, Ia 52356 

11-28-22

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening- 6:15 PM

   1. Call to order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

2. Work Session

   1. Hawk Highlight- Care Solace Presentation and Care Solace for School Communities

   2. Board members, administration, and Iowa Legislators Heather Hora and Dawn Driscoll dialogue

   3. Facility planning discussion

3. Business Meeting- at the conclusion of the work session

   1. Public Forum 7:00 p.m.

   2. Consent Items

      1. Minutes Previous Meeting

      2. Finance Report

      3. Payment of Bills

      4. Open Enrollment Requests

      5. Personnel Items

      6. Fundraising Requests

4. The Board will Focus on School Finance

   1. First Reading of Board Policy Policy 802.4 Fixed Assets

   2. First Reading of  Board Policy 708 CARE, MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS

5. The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

   1. Closed Session: Mid-Year Review of Superintendent Goals

      1. Closed Session Motion

6. Work Session for Unfinished Section B Items

7. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

8. Board Highlights

        9. ADJOURNMENT

Mid-Prairie Community-based School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

PO Box 150

Wellman, Ia 52356 

11-14-22

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening- 6:15 PM

   1. Call to order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda current board

   3. Consent Items

      1. Minutes Previous Meetings

   4. Adjournment (Sine Die)

2. Organizational Meeting of Selection of Officers for the  Board of Education

   1. Call to Order by Board Secretary

   2. Election of Board President and Vice-President

   3. Oath of Office to President and Vice-President

3. Call to order by President

   1. Adopt an Agenda for the new board

4. Work Session

   1. Hawk Highlight- Elementary Behavior Interventionist

   2. Board and administration dialogue

      1. Facility Long-term prioritizing

         1. 2022 11 03 Borrowing Scenarios Revised for 6

         2. Mid-Prairie CSC Structural Scenarios

         3. Piper-Sandler Full

5. Business Meeting- at the conclusion of the work session

   1. Public Forum 7:00 p.m.

   2. Consent Items

      1. Minutes Previous Meeting

      2. Finance Report

      3. Payment of Bills

      4. Open Enrollment Requests

      5. Personnel Items

      6. Fundraising Requests

6. The Board will Focus on School Finance

   1. Interest-Based Bargaining Board Representative Selection

   2. Washington & Johnson County Conference Boards Representatives

   3. IASB Confirmation

   4. Utility Easement

   5. Resolution for School Budget Review Committee for Additional Allowable Growth

7. The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

   1. Carl A Nelson and Shive-Hattery presentation of DD for the upcoming East Elementary and Middle School additions and renovations projects

      1. MPCSD- DD Budget Report 11-9-22

   2. Reschedule the March 13, 2023 School Board Meeting

   3. Information about the superintendent evaluation process

8. Work Session for Unfinished Section B Items

9. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

10. Board Highlights from Meeting     

11. ADJOURNMENT

Mid-Prairie Community-based School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

PO Box 150

Wellman, Ia 52356 

10-24-22

Tentative Agenda

1.  Opening- 6:15 PM

a.  Call to order by President

b.  Adopt an Agenda

2.  Work Session

a.  Hawk Highlight-

b.  Board and administration dialogue

i.Building Needs Updates (Building Administration)

1.East Elementary

2.West Elementary

3.Home School

4.Middle School

5.High School

ii.Facility Long-term prioritizing

iii.Piper-Sandler Information

iv.Certified Enrollment Numbers

v.Softball Lights Update

vi.Iowa School Performance Profile

3.  Business Meeting- at the conclusion of the work session

a.  Public Forum 7:00 p.m.

b. Consent Items

i.Minutes Previous Meeting

ii.Finance Report

iii.Payment of Bills

iv.Open Enrollment Requests

v.Personnel Items

vi.Fundraising Requests

4.  The Board will Focus on School Finance

a.Middle School Gym Floor

i.FLR Sanders. Inc

b.Hills Bank Trust Investment Management Accounts Setup

c.Resolution 10424221 LEP Allowable Growth

5.  The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

i.Junior High Girls Wrestling Coach Recommendation

ii.Closed Session: Student Behavior

1.Closed Session Motion

6.  Work Session for Unfinished Section B Items

7.  Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

8.  Board Highlights

9.  ADJOURNMENT       

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Mid-Prairie Community-based School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

PO Box 150

Wellman, Ia 52356 

10-10-22

Tentative Agenda

A.     Opening- 6:15 PM

a.     Call to order by President

b.      Adopt an Agenda

B.     Work Session

a.     Hawk Highlight- National Science Conference Attendees

b.     Board and administration dialogue

i.Facilities Data

ii.Facility Long-term prioritizing

C.      Business Meeting- at the conclusion of the work session

a.     2

b.    Public Forum 7:00 p.m.

c.   Consent Items

i.Minutes Previous Meeting

ii.Finance Report

iii.Payment of Bills

iv.Open Enrollment Requests

v.Personnel Items

vi.Fundraising Requests

D.    The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

a.     Second Reading Graduation Requirements Policy 505.5

b.    Student Appeal

E.     The Board will Focus on School Finance

a.      7:15 p.m. Public Hearing on Softball Lights Specifications

b.     Softball Lights Bid Review

c.     Increase certified sub-pay

d.    Hills Bank Trust Investment Management Accounts Setup

F.     Work Session for Unfinished Section B Items

G.    Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

H.   Board Highlights

 I.   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 

PO Box 150 

Wellman, Ia 52356 

9-26-22 

Tentative Agenda 

A. Opening- 6:15 PM 

a. Call to order by President 

b. Adopt an Agenda 

B. Work Session 

a. Hawk Highlight- (Kaden Meader) 

b. Board and administration dialogue 

C. Business Meeting- 7:00 PM 

a. Consent Items 

i. Minutes Previous Meeting 

ii. Finance Report 

iii. Payment of Bills 

iv. Open Enrollment Requests 

v. Personnel Items 

vi. Fundraising Requests 

vii. Walsh Door Proposal at West Elementary 

D. The Board Will Focus on Student Learning 

a. Graduation Requirements 

E. The Board will Focus on School Finance 

a. IASB Annual Conference Registration 

b. Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Treasurer’s Report 

c. Special Education Deficit Spending Authority Resolution 

d. Timing on the General Obligation Bonds and setting of priorities. 

i. 2022 09 13 Borrowing Thumbnail Projection 

ii. Facilities Committee Feedback 

iii. Review Committee Work 

iv. Committee Common Themes 

v. Staff Common Themes 

vi. High School Student Brainstorming and Prioritization 

vii. Middle School Student Brainstorming and Prioritization 

viii. High School Student Feedback 

ix. Middle School Student Feedback 

x. Committee Brainstorming and Prioritization 

xi. Reviewed Enrollment and Building Utilization 

xii. Reviewed Enrollment and Building Utilization

xiii. Summarization of Common Themes 

xiv. Facilities Committee Priority Recommendations: January 2020 xv. Carl A Nelson & Co. Master Plan Budget Report- 10/25/21 

F. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting 

G. Board Highlights 

H. ADJOURNMENT

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Mid-Prairie Middle School 

Media Center / Library

713 F Avenue 

Kalona, IA 52247

9-12-22

Tentative Agenda

1. Opening- 6:15 PM

   1. Call to order by President

   2. Adopt an Agenda

   3. Hawk Highlight-(Kaitlyn Dodds)

2. Business Meeting-6:20

   1. Public Forum

   2. Consent Items

      1. Minutes Previous Meeting

      2. Finance Report

      3. Payment of Bills

      4. Open Enrollment Requests

      5. Personnel Items

      6. Fundraising Requests

   3. The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

      1. Employee-owned therapy dog policy (2nd reading)

         1. 606.9 Employee-Owned Therapy Dog

         2. 606.9E1 Employee-Owned Professional Therapy Dog Handler Ethics

         3. 606.9E2 Employee-Owned Professional Therapy Dog Checklist

      2. Approve students attending FFA National Conference in Indianapolis, In on October 25th-29th. 

      3. Mid-Prairie FFA to do Roadside Cleanup on Sunday, September 25 at 2 pm.

   4. The Board will Focus on School Finance

      1. IASB Annual Conference Registration

      2. Timing on the General Obligation Bonds and setting of priorities.

      3. Bus Bid Results and Recommendations

      4. Set a Public Hearing for the Softball Field Lights Project, October 10, 2022, at 7:15 PM

      5. Bond Disclosure Policy 704.7 and Post Issuance Compliance Regulation for Tax-Exempt Obligations 704.2RI (2nd readings) 

   5. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

3. Work Session

   1. Hawk Highlights

      1. Tour Middle School (Gary Dawson-Lead Custodian)

      2. Tour East Elementary School (Michael TeBockhorst- Lead Custodian)

      3. Tour Home School Education Center (Mark Kleese - Lead Custodian)

   2. Board Highlight

4. 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 Administration Office Community Room

1636 Highway 22 East 

Wellman, IA 52356

MID-PRAIRIE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

mphawks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Administration Office Community Room

1636 Highway 22 East

Wellman, IA  52356

August 8, 2022

T E N T A T I V E    A G E N D A

A.   OPENING – 6:15 PM

1.    Call to Order by President

2.    Adopt an Agenda

B.   WORK SESSION

1.    Hawk Highlight

2.    Carl A Nelson and Shive-Hattery Schematic Design Presentation

•  Middle School and East Elementary SD Drawing Overview

• Cost Review

• Timeline and next steps in the Design Process

• Track Replacement Status

• Softball Lights replacement Status

3.     Board and Administrator Dialogue

C.   BUSINESS MEETING – 7:00 PM

1.    Public Forum

2.     Consent Items  

a.      Minutes Previous Meetings

b.      Finance Report

c.      Payment of Bills

d.      Open Enrollment Requests

e.      Personnel Items

f.      Fundraising Requests

3.    The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

a.      First reading of 100’s and 400’s necessary

b.    Second reading of board policy 203

4.    The Board Will Focus on School Finance

a.    Public Hearing for the Purchase of 2 buses at 7:15 p.m.

b.    Annual Bank Depository Resolution 08082202

c.    Approval of the Schematic Design Plan

d.    District Contribution towards the Baseball Field Renovation

e.    WCRF Grant Applications 0808221

5.    Work Session for Unfinished Section B Items

CLOSED SESSION – The Board will enter into a closed session as provided in section 21.5(l)(i) of the open meetings law to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the school district would have to pay or lower the price the board would receive for that property.

A. OPENING – 6:00 PM 

1. Call to Order by President 

2. Adopt an Agenda 

B. BUSINESS MEETING – 6:00 PM 

1. Schematic Design Presentation by Carl A. Nelson and Shive-Hattery for East Elementary, Middle School 

C. Work Session 

1. Training Session 2 with IASB 

D. ADJOURNMENT

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

MID-PRAIRIE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

mphawks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Administration Office Community Room

1636 Highway 22 East

Wellman, IA  52356

July 11, 2022

A.   OPENING – 6:15 PM

1.    Call to Order by President

2.    Adopt an Agenda

B.   WORK SESSION

1.    Facility Updates

2.    Board Policy Review-continuation of 400 series 

3.    Board Policy 203 (Board Conflict of Interest)

4.     Board and Administrator Dialogue

C.    BUSINESS MEETING – 7:00 PM

1.    Public Forum

2.     Consent Items 

a.      Minutes Previous Meetings

b.      Finance Report

c.      Payment of Bills

d.      Open Enrollment Requests

e.      Personnel Items

f.      Fundraising Requests

3.    The Board Will Focus on Student Learning

 a.    IASB Legislative Priorities

 b.    First reading of board policy 203

4.    The Board Will Focus on School Finance

a.    New Money Market Accounts at Federation Bank and CBI Bank and Trust for Bond Proceeds

b.    Set a Public Hearing for the Purchase of 2 buses for 8/15/22 at 7:15 p.m.

c.   2022-2023 Proposed School Fees / Admission Fees

5.    Work Session for Unfinished Section B Items

6.    Announcements & Suggestions for Next Meeting

D.    ADJOURNMENT