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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order -  Tom Little, Chairperson
I.A. Attendance
I.B. Additional Agenda Items
II. Approval
II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
II.B.1. Regular Meeting November 26, 2018
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
III. Presentations
III.A. 2017-18 Financial Audit for Approval
III.B. Approve Resolution Providing For The Sale Of General Obligation School Building Bonds
III.C. Truth in Taxation - Review 2018-19 Budget and Allow for Public Comment
III.C.1. Approve Pay 2019 Levy in the Amount of $3,523,309.24
Roll Call Vote:
Baker, Pam ___
Houlihan, Daniel ___
Little, Thomas ___
Michael, Gary ___
Schneider, Jay ___
Stangler, Jeff ___
IV. Recognition
IV.A. Approve Monetary & Non-Monetary Donations
V. Reports
V.A. Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal
V.B. John Kaplan, Senior High Principal
V.C. Jennifer Wilson, Elementary - Junior High Principal
V.D. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
V.E. Board Member Reports
V.F. Board Committee Reports
V.G. Joel Whitehurst, Superintendent
VI. Visitor Comments
VII. Information & Discussion
VII.A. MSBA Leadership Conference is January 17 & 18, 2019 
VIII. Action
VIII.A. Discuss, and if Appropriate, Select Construction Management Firm for Building Project
VIII.B. Approve Second Reading of Following Policies: 
VIII.B.1. 722 - Public Data Requests (New Policy)
102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings
206 - Public Participation 
401 - Equal Employment Opportunity
413 - Harassment and Violence
419 - Tobacco-Free Environment
421 - Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
504 - Student Dress and Appearance
506 - Student Discipline
509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
525 - Violence Prevention
530 - Immunization Requirements
602 - School Calendar and School Day
611 - Home Schooling
707 - Transportation of Public School Students
708 - Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
709 - Transportation Safety Policy
903 - Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Non-substantive Changes
211 - Legal Action
404 - Employment Background Checks
406 - Public and Private Personnel Data
414 - Mandated Reporting
418 - Drug-Free School
423 - Employee-Student Relationships 
424 - License Status
427 - Workload Limits for Certain Teachers
505 - Distribution of Non-school Sponsored Materials
510 - School Activites
511 - Student Fundraising
520 - Student Surveys
524 - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
713 - Student Activity Accounting
VIII.C. Approve Following Contracts:
VIII.C.1. Clerical - July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.  Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
VIII.C.2. Bobbie Jo Bastian - July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  Total Package Increase of 3% Salary and Benefits, $81,385
VIII.C.3. Anna Braam - July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019.  Total Package Increase of 3% Salary and Benefits
2016-2017  $75,775
2017-2018  $78,525
2018-2019  $387/Day
VIII.C.4. John Kaplan - July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2019  
2013-2014  $101,250  Total Package Increase of 4% Salary and Benefits
2014-2015  $106,000  Total Package Increase of 4.45% Salary and Benefits
2015-2016  $110,630  Total Package Increase of 4.20% Salary and Benefits 
2016-2017  $114,075  Total Package Increase of 3.0% Salary and Benefits 
2017-2018  $117,625  Total Package Increase of 3.0% Salary and Benefits  
2018-2019  $121,285  Total Package Increase of 3.0% Salary and Benefits  
VIII.D. Approve Memorandum Of Understanding With WEM Education Association
VIII.E. Approve Resolution Combing Polling Places
IX. Personnel
IX.A. Approve Following AVID Tutors:
IX.A.1. Morgan Nusbaum - $10/Hour, 2 Hours/Week
IX.A.2. Alyssa Schwartz - $10/Hour, 2 Hours/Week
IX.A.3. Sarah Best - $10/Hour, 2 Hours/Week
IX.B. Approve Certified and Non-Certified Seniority Lists
IX.C. Approve Following Letters of Retirement: 
IX.C.1. Cathy Houlihan, Special Education Teacher - Effective End of 2018-19 School Year
IX.C.2. John Kaplan, High School Principal - Effective June 30, 2019
IX.C.3. Patricia Reintjes, Special Education Paraprofessional - Effective January 2, 2019
IX.D. Approve Blake Seesz, Interim 2018-19 School Age Care Assistant Coordinator, $12.00 / Hr. 15 + Hours Per Week, Depending on Week
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 17, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order -  Tom Little, Chairperson
Subject:
I.A. Attendance
Subject:
I.B. Additional Agenda Items
Subject:
II. Approval
Subject:
II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
Subject:
II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
II.B.1. Regular Meeting November 26, 2018
Subject:
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
Subject:
III. Presentations
Subject:
III.A. 2017-18 Financial Audit for Approval
Presenter:
Abdo, Eich & Meyers
Subject:
III.B. Approve Resolution Providing For The Sale Of General Obligation School Building Bonds
Presenter:
Jeff Seely, Ehlers & Associates
Subject:
III.C. Truth in Taxation - Review 2018-19 Budget and Allow for Public Comment
Presenter:
Margaret Jewison
Subject:
III.C.1. Approve Pay 2019 Levy in the Amount of $3,523,309.24
Roll Call Vote:
Baker, Pam ___
Houlihan, Daniel ___
Little, Thomas ___
Michael, Gary ___
Schneider, Jay ___
Stangler, Jeff ___
Subject:
IV. Recognition
Subject:
IV.A. Approve Monetary & Non-Monetary Donations
Subject:
V. Reports
Subject:
V.A. Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal
Subject:
V.B. John Kaplan, Senior High Principal
Subject:
V.C. Jennifer Wilson, Elementary - Junior High Principal
Subject:
V.D. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
Subject:
V.E. Board Member Reports
Subject:
V.F. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
V.G. Joel Whitehurst, Superintendent
Subject:
VI. Visitor Comments
Description:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue.  The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate.  As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues.  It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teacher, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.) at a public board meeting.  The person wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern.
Subject:
VII. Information & Discussion
Subject:
VII.A. MSBA Leadership Conference is January 17 & 18, 2019 
Subject:
VIII. Action
Subject:
VIII.A. Discuss, and if Appropriate, Select Construction Management Firm for Building Project
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve Second Reading of Following Policies: 
Subject:
VIII.B.1. 722 - Public Data Requests (New Policy)
102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings
206 - Public Participation 
401 - Equal Employment Opportunity
413 - Harassment and Violence
419 - Tobacco-Free Environment
421 - Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
504 - Student Dress and Appearance
506 - Student Discipline
509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
525 - Violence Prevention
530 - Immunization Requirements
602 - School Calendar and School Day
611 - Home Schooling
707 - Transportation of Public School Students
708 - Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
709 - Transportation Safety Policy
903 - Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Non-substantive Changes
211 - Legal Action
404 - Employment Background Checks
406 - Public and Private Personnel Data
414 - Mandated Reporting
418 - Drug-Free School
423 - Employee-Student Relationships 
424 - License Status
427 - Workload Limits for Certain Teachers
505 - Distribution of Non-school Sponsored Materials
510 - School Activites
511 - Student Fundraising
520 - Student Surveys
524 - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
713 - Student Activity Accounting
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Following Contracts:
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Clerical - July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.  Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
Subject:
VIII.C.2. Bobbie Jo Bastian - July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  Total Package Increase of 3% Salary and Benefits, $81,385
Subject:
VIII.C.3. Anna Braam - July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019.  Total Package Increase of 3% Salary and Benefits
2016-2017  $75,775
2017-2018  $78,525
2018-2019  $387/Day
Subject:
VIII.C.4. John Kaplan - July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2019  
2013-2014  $101,250  Total Package Increase of 4% Salary and Benefits
2014-2015  $106,000  Total Package Increase of 4.45% Salary and Benefits
2015-2016  $110,630  Total Package Increase of 4.20% Salary and Benefits 
2016-2017  $114,075  Total Package Increase of 3.0% Salary and Benefits 
2017-2018  $117,625  Total Package Increase of 3.0% Salary and Benefits  
2018-2019  $121,285  Total Package Increase of 3.0% Salary and Benefits  
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve Memorandum Of Understanding With WEM Education Association
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve Resolution Combing Polling Places
Subject:
IX. Personnel
Subject:
IX.A. Approve Following AVID Tutors:
Subject:
IX.A.1. Morgan Nusbaum - $10/Hour, 2 Hours/Week
Subject:
IX.A.2. Alyssa Schwartz - $10/Hour, 2 Hours/Week
Subject:
IX.A.3. Sarah Best - $10/Hour, 2 Hours/Week
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Certified and Non-Certified Seniority Lists
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Following Letters of Retirement: 
Subject:
IX.C.1. Cathy Houlihan, Special Education Teacher - Effective End of 2018-19 School Year
Subject:
IX.C.2. John Kaplan, High School Principal - Effective June 30, 2019
Subject:
IX.C.3. Patricia Reintjes, Special Education Paraprofessional - Effective January 2, 2019
Subject:
IX.D. Approve Blake Seesz, Interim 2018-19 School Age Care Assistant Coordinator, $12.00 / Hr. 15 + Hours Per Week, Depending on Week
Subject:
X. Adjournment
Description:
UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
January 7, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting
January 28, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
January 30, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Special Meeting

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