BOARD/ADMINISTRATIVE WORK SESSION February 20, 2006

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1 BOARD/ADMINISTRATIVE WORK SESSION February 20, 2006 Board President Randy Bauer called the session to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Services Center. Board members present: Shirley Exline, Norm Zahradnik, Randy Bauer, Greg Kelsey, Brian Farmer. Absent: Sandy Flatgard, Lauri Hughes, Administrators present: Dick Whitehead, Jim Rotter, Al Row e Others in Attendance: Tim Osw ald, Piper Jaffray Tim Osw ald, Managing Director w ith Piper Jaffray of Des Moines explained the various options available that the $38.5 Million in bonds could be sold. Due to the $4.05 limit it is necessary that the bonds be sold over a 2 or 3 year period of time taking into consideration current interest rates and the cash flow necessary to fund the projects. Federal Arbitrage, risk management, and gross proceeds available w ere consideration outlined by Mr. Osw ald. It w as recommended that the District sell $28.5 Million this spring and the remaining $10.0 Million in the spring of This option minimized the interest rate risk and provided the maximum projected dollars available for the project. The District Physical Education staff presented updated information about the Fitness for Life program that they w ould like to implement in the District. Their focus is to obtain the technology used w ith the program over the next 2-3 years through grants and district support. Jim Rotter, Executive Director of Business Services gave an outline of planned and anticipated PPEL and SILO expenditures for the fiscal year. The Board also review ed the States basic funding formula and the District s account and fund structure. Craig Barnum, Technology Director shared data related to student growth as it relates to ITBS and ITED testing. Also included w as data concerning student attendance and behavior. All data w as disaggregated by building, grade level, and sub groups. The Metro w ide Report Card w as also distributed to the Board for review. The Board w as updated on the Districts liability concerning and w hich addresses students driving themselves to events and/or riding w ith friends or parents. Information from EMC Insurance w as shared that indicated that the District does not assume additional liability in these situations. Due to time constraints, it w as decided that Board input on Policies and should be directed to Superintendent Whitehead for consideration at an upcoming meeting. The Board entered into exempt session to discuss negotiation strategies. The session w as concluded at 6:55 P.M. Randy Bauer, Board President Jim Rotter, Board Secretary

2 MINUTES BOARD MEETING COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT February 20, 2006 Board Minutes are not official until approved at the next regular scheduled board meeting. The Meeting was called to order by President Bauer at 7:00 p.m. in the Educational Services Center Board Room. Roll call indicated the following members present: Bauer, Exline, Kelsey, Farmer, Zahradnik, Hughes joined at 9:15. Absent: Flatgard Jim Rotter, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notices had been posted as required by law. Others in attendance included: Diane Heldt, Gazette. Mark Gronemeyer, Mary Campbell, Tabitha Freeman, Kristi Merfeld, Marissa Vifian, Tonya Luther Motion by Farmer, seconded by Kelsey to approve the agenda as presented. President Bauer welcomed visitor comments and requests to speak to the board Motion by Exline, seconded by Kelsey to approve minutes of the Regular Board meeting of January 16, 2006, and the work session of January 16, 2006; to approve the summary of Fund Balances, the Athletic Summary, the Expenditures to Date Report, and the Miscellaneous Revenue Summary for the Month ended January 31, 2006; to approve the following list of bills: # through # Mark Gronemeyer recognized Mary Campbell, Speech and Drama Teacher at Prairie High School. Mary was recognized as an Outstanding Teacher in the area of Speech, Theater, and debate by the National Federation of Teachers of Theater and Debate. Grant Wood AEA employees Jim Barth, Regional Facilitator, Cliff Ehlinger, Associate Administrator, and Sue Gates, Board Member shared information with the Board concerning the services provided the District by the AEA. College Community makes up 5.7% of the population served by the AEA. Data indicates that the District utilizes the staff development and school leadership programs provided by the AEA.

3 Julie Hauser, Director of Nutritional Services provided the Board with information concerning the food service program provided by the District. Participation rates indicate that well over 75% of the student population in grades K-8 utilize the nutritional program on a regular basis. Julie also discussed the new Wellness Committee which is working on district recommendations in the areas of student fitness, appropriate food offerings, and overall physical well being of all students. The Nutritional Department s goal is to continue the increase in participation of students and to provide the high quality meal items while maintaining fiscal responsibility of the program. Superintendent Whitehead shared the District s elementary planning tools that are used to plan for the addition of elementary staff based on student enrollment and K-5 classroom size. Mr. Whitehead emphasized that the District is making the K-1 sections a priority. Kathy Waychoff, District Volunteer Coordinator, updated the Board on up to date events where volunteers were utilized in the District. This year s events included America Reads where the District utilized 513 volunteer guest readers. This was the larges student to volunteer ratio in the metro area. Upcoming events include Invent Iowa, Science fairs and Kindergarten roundup Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to approve the employment of: Lindsay Sojka (Asst. Fresh/Soph Softball); to approve the Resignation of: Bonnie Pruett (HS Lang. Arts), Terry Schneekloth (HS Math), Jeff Snider (Head Fresh. Football), Nick Proud (Asst. Soph. Football), Jennifer Rempt (3 rd grade Ridge), Erik Columbus (Asst. Soph. Football), Dennis Meisgeier (Bus Driver), John Robe (Bus Driver), Doug Thompson (Bus Driver), Dustin Kruse (Bus Driver), Jessica Danilson (Head Fresh. Volleyball), Jeanne Hansen (5 th grade Crest); to approve extended leave under the Family Medical Leave Act of: Jessica Danilson from March 3, 2006 through end of current school year, Elizabeth Stolba from December 27, 2005 through February 8, 2006, Jill Hofmockel from March 20, 2006 through April 14, 2006, Tina Naaktgeboren from February 10, 2006 through March 24, 2006, Jill Johnson from April 15, 2006 through end of current school year, Sheila Tibbott from March 14, 2006 through May 17, 2006, Vicki Stolte from February 27, 2006 through April 12, 2006; To approve successful completion of probationary status of; Tim Martin (Part Time Laborer), Tammy Chambers (Paraprofessional); To approve the Leave without pay of: Candace Ribble form January 9, 2006 through January 27, 2006; To approve one years leave without pay of: Samantha Ironside (Kindergarten at Heights), Shawn Brennan (Kindergarten at Crest) Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to approve open enrollment in for the school year for; Hunter Blackmer (1), CaLove Sackman (8), Justin Sackman (8), Zackary Halstead (K), Anthony Schumacher (4), Jacob Schumacher (3), Sara Strauel (5), Jonathan Ramey (4), William Ramey (1), Deven Crawford (4), Michael Crawford (7), Cameron Turpin (K), Noah

4 Turpin (PKA), Nicole Sackman (10), Avery Bradford (6): to approve open enrollment out for the school year for; Cody Wells (K), Travis Trueblood (9), Darren Morrow (K), Chloe Wright (9) Bailey Sickler (3), Brittany Knudson (9), Cara Evans (8), Matthew Beer (8), Misty McCrory (8), Katie Faulkner (AK): to approve open enrollment in for the school year for; Jacob Jeffrey (K), Landon Green (K), Shawn Wille (K),Armon Pledge (K), Roderick Philipp (K): to approve open enrollment out for the school year for; La Shae Winkle (12), Paige Sumner (10), Natalie Vos (K), Emily Mark (K), Hailee Fillenworth (K), Brandon Slight (K), Hope Slight (K), Jaylon Hayes-Keller (K) Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to approve Semester Graduates; Kayla Potter, Tiffay Craig, and Christopher Gregory Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to approve substitute teacher pay of $13.25 for assignment over four hours in length and $13.75 for assignments up to four hours in length Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to approve a student teaching agreement with the University of North Dakota Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to approve the results of the January 24 th, 2006 special Election which indicates the approval of Proposition A: (2,216 for, 1,041 against) and Proposition B (2,006 for and 1,240 against) Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to approve the Farm Lease agreement for District owned property at 8304 Kirkwood Blvd. SW with the recommended adjustments Motion by Kelsey, seconded by Zahradnik to approve the High School requested 2 nd option to provide an optional afternoon session for incoming 9 th grade students on the 16 th of August, 2006.

5 Motion by Exline, seconded by Zahradnik to approve the school lunch prices for the school year as presented. Director Hughes joined the meeting. Steve Knierem of OPN presented information to the Board which indicated a preliminary time line for the new HS parking, Auditorium, and Middle School. Preliminary planning would have the new Parking and Campus Entrance to be done in the summer of The Auditorium and Middle School Design and preliminary site work will continue throughout 2006 with construction to begin on both projects in early Motion by Farmer, seconded by Kelsey to approve application to annex district property located along Kirkwood Blvd. into the City of Cedar Rapids Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to set Public Hearing date for Bid Specification and Form of Contract for the Asphalt Resurfacing project at the Middle School for March 20, 2006 at 7:00 pm Motion by Farmer, seconded by Hughes to approve the proposed Board Policy revisions: 400.5, 702.4, 702.6, 702.8, and new policy Purchasing District Credit Card Use. The Board entered into exempt session to discuss negotiation strategy at 9:45 pm Motion by Farmer, seconded by Zahradnik to go into closed session for the performance evaluation of the Superintendent pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i) at 10:00 pm Roll Call: Approved Motion by Exline, seconded by Zahradnik to re-convene in open session at 11:19 pm Motion by Hughes, seconded by Zahradnik to adjourn at 11:21 pm Randy Bauer, President James Rotter Jr., Secretary