Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, July 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Visitors Acknowledgement
3. Correspondence
4. Approve/Amend Agenda
5. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal's Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services' Report
   6. Other Directors
      
      1. Childcare Director’s Report
      2. Maintenance Director’s Report  
6. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. June 20, 2022 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of June 30, 2022
      2. Bills List July 2022 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Resident Student 501
      2. Non-Resident and Foreign Exchange Students 502
      3. Compulsory Attendance 503
      4. Attendance Cooperation Process 504
   4. Contracts & Agreements
      
      1. 2022-2023 Wm Penn Nurse Clinical Agreement
      2. Technology - TF Technology
      3. Bus Mechanic - K Repair
      4. Sign Language Interpreter - CodaHands Interpreting
      5. Dell Lease Agreement for Approved Computer and Chromebook Purchase Lease
      6. STOP Grant Contracts STOP Contracts
         1. Nikki Thomas:  EBF Individual Threat Assessment Coordinator
         2. Marla Wilfawn:  DC Individual Threat Assessment Coordinator
         3. Heather Severson:  EBF Safety Audit Coordinator
         4. Greg Gordy:  DC Safety Audit Coordinator
   5. Open Enrollments    
7. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
8. Action Items
   
   1. Substitute Teacher pay
   2. 2022-2023 Fees
   3. Handbooks
      
      1. 2022-2023 EBF Preschool
      2. 2022-2023 EBF Elementary
      3. 2022-2023 EBF Jr/Sr High
      4. 2022-2023 Staff Handbook
   4. Emergency Operations Plan Review Notes
   5. Firewall Upgrade Purchases and Licenses Quote
   6. Preschool Curriculum 5 year purchase  Quote
9. Capital Projects
   
   1. Storage building
10. Discussion Items
    
    1. Open Enrollment Board Policy with the change to no deadline dates  Administrative Guidelines
    2. Talking Points
    3. RSAI Legislative Issues Survey
    4. School Security
    5. Open Positions
11. Closed Session - per Iowa Code Section 21.5{1}(c) Discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters regarding litigation (Roll Call vote)
12. Adjourn

 

       ___________________________________

                         Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

   *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Special Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Special Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Approve/Amend Agenda    
3. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
      
      1. Kevin Huck, Head Cross Country Coach (9%/0) $2,462.00
   2. Resignations
      
      1. Alexis Kauzlarich, Head Cross Country Coach
      2. Bob Shepherd, Assistant/JV Cross Country Coach
4. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Board will be touring the Jr/Sr High School at 5:00 PM prior to regular board meeting

 

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Visitors Acknowledgement
3. Correspondence
4. Approve/Amend Agenda
5. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal's Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services' Report
   6. Other Directors
      
      1. Childcare Director’s Report
      2. Maintenance Director’s Report 
6. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. July 18, 2022 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of July 31, 2022
      2. Bills List August 2022 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Entrance - Admissions 505
      2. Student Transfer into the District 506
      3. Student Transfers out of the District or Withdrawals 507
      4. Student Attendance Records 508
7. Contracts & Agreements
   1. 1. William Penn MOU for Para to Teacher program
8. Open Enrollments    
9. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
10. Action Items
    
    1. Emergency Operations Plan Review
    2. Mileage Reimbursement Rate
       
       1. Department of Administrative Services doc
    3. Elementary Computer Purchase / Lease
    4. Special Delegate Assembly
       
       1. Sept 13, 2022, 6:00 pm via Zoom
       2. Information

           

11. Capital Projects
    
    1.  
12. Discussion Items
    
    1. Open Positions 
    2. Talking Points
       
       1. Revenue Purpose Statement
          1. Wapello County Auditor suggested waiting until Nov 2023 for cost savings
       2. After School Care
13. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

 

 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

 

 

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Forum
3. Presentation - Agri Power FFA Presentation
4. Correspondence
5. Approve/Amend Agenda
6. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal's Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services' Report
   6. Other Directors
      
      1. Childcare Director’s Report
      2. Maintenance Director’s Report  
7. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. August 9, 2022 Minutes
      2. August 15, 2022 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of August 31, 2022
      2. Bills List September 2022 
         1. STOP Grant Approvals Document
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. 509 Student Absences - Excused
      2. 510 Truancy - Unexcused Absences
      3. 511 Student Release During School Hours
      4. 512 Pregnant Students
      5. 722 Meal Charges  722 Meal Charges with Changes
8. Contracts & Agreements
   
   1.  
9. Open Enrollments    
10. Personnel
    
    1. Hires  
    2. Resignations
11. Action Items
    
    1. Return to Learn Plan
    2. 2022-2023 Fundraisers
    3. SBRC Request for Supplemental Allowable Growth
       
       1. Special Education deficit of $152,123.24
       2. Roll Call
    4. FFA Request permission to attend the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN
       
       1. October 26th to October 29th  (Board Policy 5.42 “unusual travel”)
       2. Requesting district to provide transportation for students with use of two school suburbans
    5. Elementary furniture purchase for all 4 fifth grade classrooms and kindergarten tables in Blakesburg.  Itemized Quote  $44,886.80
    6. Capital Projects
       
       1. Mini-Split AirConditioning units for Eddyville Elementary. $22,000
       2. Playgrounds
       3. Wrestling Mats
12. Discussion Items
    
    1. Capital Projects
    2. October 17th Board Meeting at Fremont Elementary
    3. November 21st Board Meeting at Blakesburg Elementary
       
       1. Annual & Organizational Meetings
    4. Cell Phone & Dress Code
    5. IASB Annual Convention Nov 16-Nov 18
    6. Redistricting after Census
       
       1. Director districts must at a minimum recertify or redraw existing boundaries
          1. Mapping Solutions - Jim Addy
       2. Must be done by May 15, 2023 but not before Nov 15, 2022- Public Hearing is required
    7. Archery committee
    8. Talking Points
    1. Open Positions  
13. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, October 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Fremont Elementary Library, 525 E. Main St, Fremont

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Forum
3. Correspondence
4. Approve/Amend Agenda
5. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal's Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services' Report
   6. Other Directors
      
      1. Childcare Director’s Report
      2. Maintenance Director’s Report  
6. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. September 19, 2022 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of September 30, 2022
      2. Bills List October 2022 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Sending District 513
      2. Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Receiving District 514
      3. Homeless Children & Youth 515
      4. Competent Private Instruction 516
7. Contracts & Agreements
   
   1. 2022-2023 Infinite Campus Messaging Service
   2. Mapping Strategies MOU
   3. Wordware POS service for Nutrition
   4. Quick Access LLC Software Agreement
   5. Music Moves Music Therapy Contract - Explore Academy approved by the consortium
8. Open Enrollments    
9. Personnel
   
   1. Hires 
   2. Resignations
   3. Volunteers
10. Action Items
    
    1. Fiscal Year 2021 Audit
    2. Resolution to Adopt Return-to-Play Protocol
       
       1. Roll Call
    3. Hard Surface Only Plan
    4. Purchase of the Combi Oven $25,000
    5. EBFHS Concert Bank request permission to attend the World’s of  Fun Music Festival in Kansas City, MO
       
       1. May 6th & 7th  (Board Policy 5.42 “unusual travel”)
       2. Requesting district to provide transportation for students and for district o pay for the bus drivers hotel rooms
11. Discussion Items
    
    1. Capital Projects
    2. Certified Enrollment
    3. Communication to Staff
    4. Set publication date for Dec 19th public hearing regarding flexibility account transfers
    5. Radon Testing House File 2412
       
       1. Attending a workshop October 26 with Mr. Heinle to create a plan for full building testing through the EBF school district.
    6. Carbon Pipeline proposed through the school district
    7. Open Positions 
    8. Talking Points
12. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Special Board Meeting

Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street

Eddyville, Iowa 52553

Special Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Approve/Amend Agenda    
3. Personnel
   
   1. Volunteers for Archery
4. Action Items
   
   1. Opposition letter for CO2 Pipeline
5. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

 

 

 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors - Annual Board Meeting

Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Blakesburg Elementary Library, 407 Wilson Street, Blakesburg

 

Annual  Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Forum
3. Correspondence
4. Approve Agenda
5. Organizational Items
   
   1. Elect a Board President - Oath of Office
   2. Elect a Vice President - Oath of Office
   3. Appointment of Board Secretary - Oath of Office
   4. Business Items
      
      1. Regular Board Meeting Schedule
         1. Set Date, Time and Location
      2. Procedural Rules
      3. Depository -Bank and Maximum Depository Limit
      4. Official Publication
      5. Legal Counsel
      6. Committees
         1. Capital Projects / Transportation
         2. Negotiations
         3. Quarterly Building Representative Meeting
      7. Board Delegates
         1. Mahaska
         2. Monroe
         3. Wapello
         4. IASB
6. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal’s Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services’ Report
   6. Other Directors
      
      1. Activity Report
      2. Daycare Report
      3. Maintenance Report
      4. Nutrition Report
      5. Transportation Report
7. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. October 17, 2022 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of October 31, 2022
      2. Bills List November 2022 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Dual Enrollment - 517
      2. Student Appearances - 518
      3. Freedom of Expression - 519
      4. Student Complaints & Grievances - 520
      5. First Reading - Meal Charges -722 (tabled Sept 19, 2022)
      6. First Reading - Naloxone Supply & Administration for Opioid Overdose 555A
8. Contracts & Agreements
   
   1. Mentor for Megan Lehman for MOC endorsement - contract
9. Open Enrollments    
10. Personnel
    
    1. Hires
    2. Resignations
    3. Tuition Reimbursement Contract 
11. Action Items
    
    1. SBRC Request 
       
       1. Open Enrollment Out not on prior year’s headcount - the district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $89,614.80 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count.
       2. Roll Call
       3. Limited English Proficient (LEP) Instruction Beyond 5 Years - The district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $128.00 related to the English language learning program for students who have exceeded five years of weighting that are included on the Fall 2022 certified enrollment headcount.
       4. Roll Call
    2. FY 2022 Year End Balances
    3. Physical Education Waivers and Exemptions (Board Policy 614)
       
       1. Annual Application to PE Waivers and Exemptions requires annual approval and minutes
       2. High School Physical Education Requirements Summary
    4. Carbon Pipeline Letter
12. Discussion Items
    
    1. Capital Projects
    2. Redistricting Needed - Map Proposals
       
       1. Current DD Map
       2. Proposal 1
       3. Proposal 2
    3. Open Positions 
    4. Talking Points
13. Adjourn

 

 

                                                                                                                ___________________________________

                                                                                                                   Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

 

 

 

 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, December 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Hearing - Categorical Fund Transfer Resolution
3. Public Forum
4. Correspondence
5. Approve/Amend Agenda
6. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal’s Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services’ Report
   6. Building Representative Meeting Report
   7. Other Directors
      
      1. Child Care Report
      2. Maintenance Report
      3. Nutrition Report
7. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. November 7, 2022 Minutes
      2. November 21, 2022 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of November 30, 2022
      2. Bills List December 2022 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Care of School Property/Vandalism - 521
      2. Student Conduct on School Transportation - 522
      3. Student Lockers - 523
      4. Weapons - 524
      5. Second Reading -Naloxone Supply & Administration for Opioid Overdose - 555A
      6. Second Reading - Meal Charges -722
8. Contracts & Agreements
   
   1.  Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship - TPRA Grant
      
      1. Megan Bahr
      2. Ashley Wilson
   2. Tuition Reimbursement for Buffie Ritz- Reading Endorsement
9. Open Enrollments     
10. Personnel
    
    1. Hires
    2. Resignations
11. Action Items
    
    1. Flexibility Fund Transfer from Home School Assistant Program and Professional Development 
       
       1. Resolution
       2. Roll Call
    2. At-Risk Modified Allowable Growth - $288,311.00
       
       1. Roll Call
    3. ADA Compliant Lift for Jr-Sr High School Stage $50,000
    4. EBF Lau Plan 2022-2023
    5. Out of State Travel Request for Agri Power FFA
    6. Close and transfer dormant activity accounts     
       
       1. $30.22 from EBF Special Olympics to Activity Management
       2. $4.62 from Archery Club Balance to Activity Management
    7. Purchase of a 12 passenger van up to $45,000
    8. WoodRiver Energy Renewal
12. Discussion Items
    
    1. Capital Projects
    2. Open Positions 
    3. Talking Points
13. Adjourn

 

 

                                                                                                                ___________________________________

                                                                                                                   Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

 

 

 

 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, January 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Forum
3. Correspondence
4. Approve/Amend Agenda
5. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal’s Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services’ Report
   6. Other Directors
      
      1. Child Care Report
      2. Maintenance Report
      3. Nutrition Report
6. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. December 19, 2022 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of December 31, 2022
      2. Bills List January 2023 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Possession or Use of a Controlled Substance and/or Nicotine - 525
      2. Search and Seizure - 526
      3. Interview of Students - 527
      4. Anti-Harassment/Bullying Policy - 528
7. Contracts & Agreements
   
   1. Teacher Endorsement
8. Open Enrollments    
9. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
10. Action Items
    
    1. Safety Equipment - Board Resolution FY23-03
11. Discussion Items
    
    1. School Resource Officer
    2. Capital Projects
    3. Draft Calendar
    4. Change date of February board meeting?- President’s Day -Holiday
    5. SIAC Committee
    6. Director District Redistricting-set public hearing date
    7. District Mission Statement - current statement adopted July 16, 2012
    8. Open Positions 
    1. Talking Points
12. Adjourn

 

 

                                                                                                                      ___________________________________

                                                                                                                      Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville

 

 

 

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Forum
3. Presentations
   
   1. FFA Officers
   2. CD Brinegar
4. Approve/Amend Agenda
5. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal’s Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services’ Report
   6. Building Representative Meeting Report
   7. Other Directors
      
      1. Activities Report
      2. Child Care Report
      3. Maintenance Report
6. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. January 16, 2023 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of January 31, 2023
      2. Bills List February 2023 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Anti-Harassment/Bullying Investigation Procedures - 529
      2. Use of Motor Vehicles - 530
      3. Student Conduct - 531
      4. Expulsion - 532
      5. First Reading of District Vision and Mission Statement - 111
7. Contracts & Agreements
8. Open Enrollments    
9. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
10. Action Items
    
    1. Resolution for Redistricting of Director Districts following the 2020 Census
    2. Budget Guarantee
       
       1. Budget Guarantee Resolution- Annual Resolution (Roll Call Vote)
          1. Budget adjustment as granted under section 257.14 from the Code of Iowa.  This resolution provides protection if EBF necessitates the use of the budget guarantee of 101%. Resolution
       2. Set Budget Hearing date and publication
          1. Budget Approval must be completed by April 30th.  Recommendation to set hearing for April 17th’s board meeting.  
          2. Ottumwa Courier - Publication notice must occur more than 10 days prior and less than 20 days prior to the budget hearing will be published between March 28th and April 7th.
    3. Softball Backstop - 40 feet tall netting backstop $42,000. 
       
       1. Higher backstop to replace current backstop.  This backstop should eliminate several foul balls from crossing the paved road directly behind the current backstop.  The current backstop is aging, but the primary purpose of this proposal is to eliminate students and younger children from crossing the road.
11. Discussion Items
    
    1. Update on training for emergency situations
    2. Childcare Rates
    3. SIAC Committee
    4. March 20th Board Meeting - FCS Students will prepare meal
    5. Talking Points
    6. Open Positions
12. Adjourn

 

                                                                                                             ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, March 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM

EBF Jr/Sr High Library, 1301 Berdan, Eddyville

 

 

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Forum
3. Correspondence
4. Approve Agenda
5. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal’s Report
   4. Elementary Principals’ Report
   5. Director of Special Services’ Report
   6. Child Care Report
   7. Nutrition Report
   8. Maintenance Report
6. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. February 20, 2023 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of February 28, 2023
      2. Bills List March 2023 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Fines-Fees-Charges 533
      2. Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures 534
      3. Good Conduct Rule 535
      4. Student Government 536
      5. Second Reading of District Vision and Mission Statement - 111
7. Contracts & Agreements
   
   1. 2023-2024 Cooperative Agreement with University of Northern Iowa
   2. 2023-2024 Education Agreement with Morningside University
   3. April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 Consulting Services for STOP Grant with IC Group, Inc
8. Open Enrollments     
9. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
10. Action Items
    
    1. 2022-2023 School Calendar with Make-Up Days added
    2. Kognito Software Quote (STOP Grant)
    3. Budget Guarantee-Tabled February 20, 2023
       
       1. Budget Guarantee Resolution- Annual Resolution (Roll Call Vote)
          1. Budget adjustment as granted under section 257.14 from the Code of Iowa.  This resolution provides protection if EBF necessitates the use of the budget guarantee of 101%. Resolution
11. Discussion Items
    
    1. Update on training for emergency situations
    2. In District Transfer
    3. Nutrition Donations Protocol Practice
    4. Childcare Rates
    5. Girls Wrestling Program next year
    6. Talking Points
    7. Open Positions
12. Adjourn

 

                                                                                                             ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Work Session

Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

 

 

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum

 

2. Work Session
   
   1. Board Appreciation Dinner
   2. Childcare Rates
   3. In District Transfer
   4. District Vision and Mission Statement - Board Policy 111
   5. Nutrition Donations Protocol Practice - New Board Policy 722A
   6. 2023-2024 School Calendar
      
      1. Survey Results
   7. Sub Committee(s)
   8. 5 Year Projection
   1. Capital Projects

 

3. Adjourn

 

______________________________

                                                                                            Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                                                            641-969-4226 ext. 2102

*Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting.

 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. 2023-2024 Budget Hearing at 6:00 pm
   
   1. Newspaper Publication
   2. Superintendent Presentation
3. Public Forum
4. Correspondence
5. Presentation - Youth Legacy Alliance
6. Approve/Amend Agenda
7. Reports
   
   1. Curriculum Director’s Report
   2. Secondary Principal's Report
   3. Elementary Principal’s Report
   4. Director of Special Services' Report
   5. Other Directors
      
      1. Activities Report
      2. Childcare Report
      3. Maintenance Report 
      4. Nutrition Report
8. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. March 20, 2023 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of March 31, 2023
      2. Bills List April 2023  
   3. School Board Policies
      
      1. Student Organizations 537
      2. Student Publications 538
      3. Student Publications Code 539
      4. Student Performances 540
      5. First Reading of New Board Policy 722A - Nutrition Donations
   4. Contracts & Agreements
      
      1. Operational Sharing Positions
         1. Transportation - North Mahaska (5 FTE) Agreement
         2. Maintenance - North Mahaska (5 FTE) Agreement 
      2. FY24 Extension with Opaa! for Food Service
   5. Open Enrollments     
9. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
10. Action Items
    
    1. 2023-2024 Budget
    2. Set Amendment Hearing for 2022-2023 Budget - May 15, 2023
    3. In District Elementary Transfers- request form
    4. 2023-2024 School Calendar
    5. Master Agreements/Contracts
       
       1. Certified Staff - Master Agreement (TPI 4.22%)
       2. Classified Staff - MOU ($1.00/hr wage increase & $1,000 increase or bus drivers)
       3. Admin/Fiscal/HSAP/Others - Contracts - (TPI 4.22%)
    6. Quote for Into Reading Grades K-6: 6 year Print & Digital Subscription
    7. Quote for Into Reading Grades K-3: Leveled Reader Libraries/Start Right Readers
    8. Quote for Combustion Control to replace heaters at Jr/Sr High School
    1. Preschool Tuition Rates for 2023-2024
    10. Daycare Rates for 2023-2024
    11. Draft List of 2023 EBF Graduates
    50. Denovo Contract for projects:
        
        1. Roof Repairs

10. 1. 2. New Blakesburg Kitchen addition to the currently elementary school
       3. Renovation of the current FCS classroom
11. Discussion Items
    
    1. Capital Projects
    2. Salvage Vehicles
    3. Board Policy 111 - District Vision & Mission Statement
       
       1. Board’s Recommendation: The mission statement of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District is to provide a quality education which cultivates Iowa students to be collaborative and productive citizens.

1. 3. 2. Response from committee: The mission statement of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District is to provide a quality education which prepares Iowa students to be collaborative and productive global citizens. 
   4. Subcommittees
      
      1. Certified Salary Schedule

11. 4. 2. Supplemental Salary Schedule & positions
       3. Exploration of need for second agricultural teacher and/or FFA advisor
    5. Graduation - Board Members attending
    6. Talking Points
    7. Open Positions 
12. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District
Board of Directors 
Special Board Meeting
Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM
District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting
1)    Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2)    Termination of Probationary Teacher Contract-Roll Call
3)    Adjourn

    ___________________________________
    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*
    *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012
 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Special Board Meeting

Friday, May 5, 2023 at 8:00 AM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Approve out of state travel for EBF Band to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City
3. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary

                                                 

 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors 

Public Hearing

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Hearing - 2022-2023 EBF Budget Adjustment Hearing 
3. Public Hearing - 2023-2024 School Calendar
4. Public Forum
5. Correspondence
6. Approve/Amend Agenda
7. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal's Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services' Report
   6. Building Representative Meeting Report
   7. Other Directors
      
      1. Childcare Director’s Report
      2. Maintenance Director’s Report
      3. Nutrition Director’s Report
8. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. April 10, 2023 Minutes
      2. April 17, 2023 Minutes
      3. April 27, 2023 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of April 30, 2023
      2. Bills List May 2023 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Student Fundraising - 541
      2. Student Activity Program - 542
      3. Student Promotion - Retention - Acceleration - 543
      4. Student Honor and Awards - 544
      5. 2nd Reading of Donations to Food Service Program for Application to Unpaid Meal Accounts - 722A
      6. 1st Reading of District Vision and Mission Statement - 111
   4. Contracts & Agreements
      
      1. Librarian - GPAEA Sharing Agreement
      2. Technology - TF Technology
      3. Bus Mechanic - K Repair
      4. Explore Academy Julie DeVries Contract
      5. Farm Contracts
         1. Nollen - Fremont Land-cash rent
         2. Davis - Eddyville Land-custom Agreement
      6. FY 24 Extension FSMC - Opaa!
         1. OPAA Response - Buy American

 

8. 5. Open Enrollments  
9. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
10. Action Items
    
    1. Approve 2022-2023 Budget Amendment
    2. Approve 2023-2024 School Calendar
    3. EBF Service Delivery Plan 2023
    4. Surplus Vehicles - accept bids at June 19, 2023 board meeting
    5. Purchase of lighting system with COPS Grant
    6. Daycare Rates
    7. Classified personal day not used paid
11. Discussion Item
    
    1. Capital Projects
       
       1. Resurfacing highway 23 in Fremont by Iowa DOT New Estimate
    2. Meal Reimbursement for drivers
    3. Sub Committees - dates for meetings
    4. Talking Points
    5. Open Positions   
12. Adjourn

 

                                                                           ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                    *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Special Board Meeting

Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street

Eddyville, Iowa 52553

Special Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Approve Agenda   
3. Contracts & Agreements
   
   1. Denovo Contract
   2. Nollen - Fremont Land-cash rent 2 year agreement
   3. Social Worker - GPAEA Sharing Agreement
4. Hires - Madysen Wade paid 9th Grade Softball coach
5. Action Items
   
   1. Capital Projects
6. Adjourn

 

                                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                                    Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

 

 

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Special Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Approve Agenda
3. Recommendation for Termination
4. Adjourn

 

                                                                                                         ___________________________________

                                                                                                                   Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, June 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

 

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Public Forum
3. Correspondence
4. Approve Agenda
5. Reports
   
   1. Superintendent’s Report
   2. Curriculum Director’s Report
   3. Secondary Principal's Report
   4. Elementary Principal’s Report
   5. Director of Special Services' Report
   6. Other Directors
      
      1. Childcare Director’s Report
      2. Nutrition Director’s Report
6. Consent Items
   
   1. Minutes
      
      1. May 5, 2023 Minutes
      2. May 15, 2023 Minutes
      3. May 22, 2023 Minutes
   2. Financial Reports
      
      1. Account Balances as of May 31, 2023
      2. Bills List June 2023 
   3. School Board Policies:
      
      1. Testing, Evaluation, and Survey Program - 545
      2. Graduation Requirements - 546
      3. Graduation Requirements - Home School Assistance Program - 546A
      4. Early Graduation - 547
      5. District Vision & Mission Statement - 111
   4. Contracts & Agreements
      
      1. Student Assurance Services - Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance 2023-2024 Renewal
      2. Voluntary Dental 2023-2024 Renewal Rates
      3. Central College Student Teaching Agreement for 2023-2024
      4. Buena Vista College Student Teaching Agreement for 2023-2025
      5. IHCC Student Field Experience/Observation Agreement for 2023-2024
      6. Hamilton Produce Pay on Delivery Contract for 2023-2024
      7. IHCC 4+ Transition Services Contract for 2023-2024
      8. Employee Benefit Systems (FSA, LFSA & DCA) 2023-2024 Renewal
      9. Denovo Contract
   5. Open Enrollments  
7. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
8. Action Items
   
   1. Resolution for Revenue Purpose Statement - November 7, 2023 Election
   2. Accept/Deny Bids
      
      1. Bus # 10
      2. Bus # 14
      3. Bus # 16
      4. Bus #23
      5. Suburban # 8
      6. Suburban #28
   3. Capital Projects
      
      1. Summer Cement Work  Quotes
9. Discussion Items
   
   1. Capital Projects
   2. RSAI Legislative Issues Survey
   3. Open Positions  
10. Adjourn

 

 

 

                                                                                                         ___________________________________

                                                                                                                   Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Special Board Meeting

Monday, June 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

 

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Approve Agenda
3. Motion to Recess
4. Private Contract Termination Hearing Exempt from Iowa Code Chapter 21 pursuant to Iowa Code Section 279.16
5. Reconvene Special Meeting
6. Action on Continuance or Termination of Teaching Contract (Iowa Code Section 279.16(8)) Roll Call Vote
7. Adjourn

 

                                                                                                     ___________________________________

                                                                                                                 Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                                                                     *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012

                                                                                                                                                         ** Due to the majority of the meeting will be in closed session, there will not be a Zoom link to listen/watch

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Board of Directors

Special Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

 

Regular Board Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2. Approve Agenda
3. Personnel
   
   1. Hires
   2. Resignations
4. Action Items
   
   1. Extend Acceptance of Bus Bids 
   2. Approve Publication of Notice of Director District 3 Vacancy
      1. ​​​​​​​School Board Candidate Questionnaire
5. Adjourn

 

                                                                                                         ___________________________________

                                                                                                                   Mary McCrea, Board Secretary*

                                                 *Persons with disabilities should contact Mary McCrea by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 641-969-1012