August 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order 

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Welcome/Public Communications/Recognition of Visitors

6. Points of Pride 

6.a. Congratulations to Brian Corwin who was named Girls Golf Regional Coach of the Year for our region last fall.

7. Administrative Reports

7.a. Tiffany Jackson: Elementary Principal 

7.b. Marty Aldrich: Middle School Principal 

7.c. Ashley Whalen: High School Principal

7.d. Dave King: Athletics

7.e. Lori Leishman: Chartwells Food Service 

7.f. Dan Kain: Facilities Director 

7.g. Jackie Sower: Transportation

7.h. ISD: Technology Nothing to report

8. Superintendent's Update:  Kelly Nielsen

9. Committee Reports

9.a. Buildings and Grounds Committee

9.b. Policy and Communication Committee

10. Consent Agenda

10.a. Approval of July Board Meeting Minutes 

10.b. Approval of General Fund Claims

10.c. Personnel Recommendations 

10.c.1) New Hire

10.c.1)a) Natalie Abel - 7th Grade Science

10.c.1)b) Kaleb Essink - 7th Grade Social Studies (EduStaff pending certification)

10.c.1)c) Gina Keizer - Elementary Title I Paraprofessinal

10.c.2) Resignation

10.c.2)a) Julia Gidley - 6th Grade Science

10.c.2)b) Ben Neymeiyer - High School Physical Education

10.c.2)c) Josh Thelander - HS Math Teacher

10.c.2)d) Autumn Watson - LMS Title I Teacher

10.c.3) Non-Teaching Recommendation

10.c.3)a) Katrina Corwin - Volunteer Assistant Girls Golf Coach

10.c.3)b) Gabrielle Gillow - 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Coach

10.c.3)c) Austin Harris - Volunteer Assistant Varsity Football Coach

10.c.3)d) Garrett Lashuay - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach

10.c.3)e) Joel Orr - Volunteer Assistant Varsity Football Coach

10.c.3)f) Josh Outman  - Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

10.c.3)g) Lucas Peasley - Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

10.c.3)h) Jennifer Perez - Freshmen Volleyball Coach (Pending number of athletes)

10.c.3)i) Kobe Perez - Volunteer Assistant Football Coach

10.c.3)j) Amanda Slezak - Volunteer Assistant Cross Country Coach

10.c.3)k) DJ Tisdel - Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

10.c.3)l) Taylor Male - Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

11. Information/Discussion Items  None at this time

12. Action Items 

12.a. Action 3 - Donation of a New Scoreboard from Mercantile Bank

12.b. Action 4 - Approval of Policies as Presented in Update Vol 38 No 2

12.b.1) Second Reading of Policies Volume 38 No 2

12.b.1)a) Policy 1240 - Evaluation of the Superintendent

12.b.1)b) Policy 2410 - Prohibition Of Referral Or Assistance

12.b.1)c) Policy 2414 - Reproductive Health and Family Planning

12.b.1)d) Policy 2418 - Sex Education

12.b.1)e) Policy 3220 - Professional Staff Evaluation

12.b.1)f) Policy 6320 - Purchasing

12.b.1)g) Policy 6321 - New School Construction Renovation

12.b.1)h) Policy 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds

12.b.1)i) Policy 6350 - Prevailing Wage

12.b.1)j) Policy 6520 - Payroll Deductions

12.b.1)k) Policy 8390 - Animals on District Property

12.b.1)l) Policy 8800 - Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies and Observances

12.c. Action 5 - Approval of Admin and Supervisor Contracts As Presented

12.d. Action 6 - Approval of New Classes Proposed by Ashley Whalen
* Digital Psychology
* Data Explorers
* STEM (Computer Build)
* Writing for Career and College

13. Announcements

13.a. August 21 and 22 - Staff PD Days

13.b. August 21 - Kindergarten Open House 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

13.c. August 22 - All Buildings Open House
1st - 3rd Grades 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
4th -12th Grades 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

13.d. August 26 - First Day Back for Students/Half Day

13.e. August 27 - Half Day for Students/Professional Devlopment for Staff

13.f. August 29 - No School Staff or Students

13.g. September 2 - No School Staff or Students Oberservance of Labor Day

13.h. September 9 - Regular Board of Education Meeting HS Media Center 7:00 p.m.

14. Adjournment