2023.08.16 Meeting Minutes
2023.08.16 Meeting MinutesBoard of Directors
North Linn Community School District
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present were Directors Hoover, Helms & Price; Superintendent Breitfelder, Secondary Principal Giegerich, Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven, Secretary Peyton. Directors J Benesh, R Benesch and Haughenbury were absent. Alissa Carson was in the audience.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton discussed the financial reports for July, gave an update on online registration and discussed preparations for the upcoming audit. It was moved by Helms, seconded by Price, to approve the following consent items: Minutes of the July board meetings, Bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund Report and Food Service Report. Motion carried 4-0.
400: Audience Communications
There were no visitor comments.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder shared information about the IASB convention in November, Construction updates and provided some preliminary enrollment numbers.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Principal Graven shared information about trainings and meetings for new staff this week, Core Training meetings with Elementary staff, building updates, and the Leader in Me kickoff the first 8 days of school.
503: Secondary Report
Secondary Principal Giegerich shared handbook updates, building updates, Core training meetings for secondary staff that will be happening later in the week and gave an update on the plans for the student success program we are continuing to implement this year.
600: New Business
601: Construction Project Change Order
It was moved by Helms, second by Hoover to approve the change orders moving the substantial completion date to August 13, 2023. Motion carried 4-0.
602: First Reading of Policy Recommendations
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Price, to waive the second reading and approve the following policy updates as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
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Policy # |
Title |
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102 |
Equal Educational Opportunity |
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213 |
Public Participation in Board Meetings |
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402.02 |
Child Abuse Reporting |
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402.07 |
Required Professional Development for Employees |
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408.01 |
Licensed Employee Professional Development |
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503.07 |
Student Disclosure Identity |
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503.07E1 |
Report of Student Disclosure Identity |
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503.07E2 |
Request to Update Student Identity |
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505.04 |
Testing Program |
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505.05 |
Graduation Requirements |
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507.02 |
Administration of Medication to Students |
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507.02E1 |
Authorization - Asthma, Airway Constricting, or Respiratory Distress Medication Self-Administration Consent Form |
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507.02E2 |
Parent Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Medication or Special Health Services to Students |
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507.02E3 |
Parental Authorization and Release Form for Independent Self Carry and Administration of Prescribed Medication for Independent Delivery of Health Services by the Student |
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507.02E4 |
Parental Authorization and Release Form for Administration of Voluntary School Stock Over-The-Counter Medication to Students |
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601.01 |
School Calendar |
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605.01R1 |
Selection of Instructional Materials |
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605.02 |
Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display |
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605.03 |
Objection to Instructional and Library Materials |
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605.03E1 |
Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee |
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605.03E2 |
Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Reconsideration Request Form |
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605.03E3 |
Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional or Library Materials |
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605.03E5 |
Request to Prohibit a Student from Accessing Specific Instructional and Library Materials |
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605.03R1 |
Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Regulation |
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605.05 |
School Library |
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607.02 |
Student Health Services |
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607.02R1 |
Student Health Services Regulation |
603: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover, to approve one open enrollment request out of the district. Motion carried 4-0.
604: Open Approve Signers on Accounts
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Hoover to approve Leisa Breitfelder, Kerry Peyton and Jeffrey Boss as authorized signers to the school financial accounts at Community Savings Bank in Coggon and Hiawatha Bank in Walker. Motion carried 4-0.
605: Handbooks
It was moved by Price, seconded by Helms to approve the Middle School/High School handbook and Paraeducator Handbook for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Hoover, to approve the resignation of Caryn Cira, Elementary Secretary and approve the following new hires; Char Siddell, Elementary Secretary and Cheryl Beaty, Library Media Specialist shared with Central City. Motion carried 4-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
The board did not have any additional items for discussion
802: Board Calendar
Superintendent Breitfelder reminded the board about the district kickoff breakfast at 8:00AM on August 22nd and the next board meeting scheduled for September 20th at 7:00 in the District Office.
900: Adjournment
The time being 7:45PM, it was moved by Helms, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President