OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOVEMBER 8, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Oskaloosa Community School District met in regular session at 7:00PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in the Administration Board Room, 1800 North 3rd Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Present were Board members Tom Richardson, Shelly Herr, Carl Drost, Erik Edgren, Sharma Parlett, and Kraig Van Hulzen. Also present were Superintendent Mr. Russell Reiter, Dr. Joy Prothero, Bill Almond, Ryan Parker, Corey Trainer, Beverly Jenkinson, Stacy Bandy, Jolene Liebl, Andy Hotek, Mike Dursky, Carolyn Pederson, Jay Harms, Tim Veiseth, Ken Allsup, Ginger Allsup, Lacordia Williams, Shannika Bryant, Angie Holland, Lynette Stream, Brenda Schutz, and Chad Vink. President Richardson called the meeting to order. Herr moved to approve the Agenda. Parlett seconded and all voted in favor except Drost, who voted against. Drost conveyed that he attended the Middle School for its 30th Anniversary celebration, and complimented the Student Council for its work. Van Hulzen complimented the students and staff involved in the recent vocal concert he attended. Parlett commented on the Childcare/Recreation building meeting that she attended, noting the need for flexibility throughout the planning. Richardson reported on the recording of the national anthem by the High School Choir that was sent to the Urbandale and Des Moines Police Departments after the recent shootings. Board members inquired about Aimsweb and FAST testing differences as well as student comments regarding the Advanced Geometry class. Mr. Reiter took the floor to inform the Board on events and activities in the District. He began by reminding the public of the vote on December 6 on whether to bond for Indian Hills Community College campus improvements. He continued by noting the probable special election for the Board vacancy, that State Education Director Wise will be visiting soon, that a Veterans program will be held at the High School on November 11, and that he recently attended a meeting on the new Every Student Succeeds Act. The Board thanked Superintendent Reiter for his report. After Board questions regarding the Benchmark Assessment Program, Van Hulzen moved to approve the Minutes, Financials, and Abstract of Claims as presented. Herr seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Reiter open the floor for discussion on the academic progress information that was included in the Elementary School report. The Board commented and inquired regarding assessment frequency, intervention frequency, and depth of interventions. Corey Trainer and Carolyn Pederson were in attendance to provide a summary of the PBIS results for the current year for the Elementary School. Board members complimented the staff for the changes and results, and asked about evaluating program success, incoming students, and the use of the AEA to improve the program. The Board thanked Trainer and Pederson for the information. Mr. Reiter presented the Board with information regarding purchasing buses to replace those being put out of service very soon. After answering questions from the Board regarding camera transfers, chassis and body make, and possible rotation schedule, Mr. Reiter recommended purchasing two used buses. Drost moved to receive bids for bus purchase and award the sale to Hoglund Bus Co., Inc. for one 2014 77-passenger diesel school bus and one 2016 84-passenger diesel school bus at a cost with trade-in allowances of $177,500.00. Parlett seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Reiter took the floor to explain the District funding process, and how, if the District should incur a deficit of due to an increase in open enrollment out or Limited English Proficient program students served for more than five years, the Board could choose to request to recoup the spending authority. Discussion ensued about deterring outward-bound students, including home-schooled students, and not necessarily taxing for the authority. Van Hulzen moved to approve the requests to the School Budget Review Committee for Modified Supplemental Amount for Open Enrollment Out in the amount of $291,359.20 and for LEP students served beyond five years in the amount of $13,050.18. Parlett seconded and all voted in favor except Drost, who voted against. Mr. Reiter noted that, as provided in Board Policy, the Board must annually decide regarding a retirement incentive, and he recommended that they not offer a retirement plan for 2016-2017. Van Hulzen moved to not offer a retirement package for the 2016-2017 school year as provided in Board Policy 407.6. Herr seconded and all voted in favor. Mr. Reiter presented two additional members for consideration to serve on the District Advisory Council. Herr moved to approve the SuperintendentÕs recommendations for additional members of the District Advisory Council as presented. Edgren seconded and all voted in favor. Ryan Parker, Activities Director, and Jay Harms, former softball coach, came forward and presented issues with the current softball field and recommended a new field and structures at a higher elevation. Drost recommended using local professionals to ensure the best results at a lower cost. Richardson inquired about moving football practices, and Parker conveyed their intentions for changes. Drost noted property to the north that could become a practice field. Van Hulzen asked for approval to continue the process. Van Hulzen moved to authorize Administration to proceed in pursuing civil engineering services with Garden&Associates and pursue architect services to develop cost estimates for a new softball field. Drost seconded and all voted in favor. Due to a successful petition for a special election being filed, the Board did not consider the appointment of a Director at this time. It was agreed by consensus to next meet on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 7PM to discuss Kickup Survey results and the related Administration plans to address concerns. President Richardson adjourned the meeting at 8:26PM. Chad M. Vink, Board Secretary OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOVEMBER 29, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Oskaloosa Community School District met in work session at 7:00PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, in the Administration Board Room, 1800 North 3rd Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Present were Board members Tom Richardson, Shelly Herr, Carl Drost, Sharma Parlett, and Kraig Van Hulzen. Member Erik Edgren was absent. Also present were Superintendent Mr. Russell Reiter, Stacy Bandy, Mike Dursky, Tim Veiseth, Dr. Joy Prothero, Jolene Liebl, Andy Hotek, Lynette Stream, Angie Holland, and Chad Vink. Mr. Reiter presented information and displayed a video on the new campaign promoting public schools by the Iowa Association of School Boards called The Promise of Iowa. Board members noted the need to promote the good things in our public schools, especially Oskaloosa. Mr. Reiter again took the floor to update the Board on his investigation into starting a Home School Assistance Program in Oskaloosa as well as the effects of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. He cited opportunities that could be created by starting a Home School Assistance Program, but said that there would be costs to build it, including initial staff costs. He indicated that he might make a recommendation at the January meeting. Board members inquired about attracting students into both our activity and educational programs, which Mr. Reiter thought was very possible. Mr. Reiter then distributed a summary of the new Every Student Succeeds Act and commented on what the change means to the District. Richardson invited Mr. Reiter and the Administration to convey to the Board their action items in response to the results of the recent Kickup Surveys that were issued to staff, parents, and the community. The Elementary School Administrators started by noting their reflections on the data, including discussions with Board members regarding behavior response timing, mental health supports, bullying, lunchroom decorum, increasing suspensions, and transportation discipline. Andy Hotek, Middle School Principal, commented on his reflections of the data, and discussed various topics with the Board including communication, student conversations, activity involvement, and interventions. Stacy Bandy, High School Principal, took the floor to discuss the results of the High School survey. Discussions included increasing mathematics rigor, problem-solving techniques, staff culture, and communication with parents. Mr. Reiter concluded the session noting some of the opportunities being explored to provide more instructional resources. The Board thanked the Administrators for their work and contributions throughout the survey and discussions. President Richardson adjourned the meeting at 9:09PM. Chad M. 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