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MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS /WORK SESSION

CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF LINN, STATE OF IOWA

Educational Leadership and Support Center, Cedar D Conference Room

Monday, March 28, 2016

5:30 p.m.

ATTENDANCE

John Laverty, President; Directors Gary Anhalt, Nancy Humbles, Rafael Jacobo, Kristin Janssen, Mary Meisterling

and Keith Westercamp.

Also present: Lori Bruzek, Brad Buck, Jill Cirivello, Laurel Day, Val Dolezal, Steve Graham, Paul Hayes, Tania

Johnson, Sheila Lehman, Mary Ellen Maske, Stephen Probert, Karla Ries, and Trace Pickering.

President Laverty called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was recommended that the agenda of Monday, March 28, 2016 Board of Education meeting be

approved as set forth, and that each item is considered ready for discussion and/or action.

Upon motion by Director Keith Westercamp, and second by Director Mary Meisterling, the Board

approved the agenda of Monday, March 28, 2016, and that each item is considered ready for

discussion and/or action.

Record of the roll call vote was: Ayes: Directors Anhalt, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen,

Laverty, Meisterling and Westercamp. Nays: None.

PUBLIC HEARING

BA-16-091/02 Public Hearing – 2016-2017 Revised Modified Year Round School Calendar

(Brad Buck)

A Public Hearing is being held for the purpose of receiving any comments regarding the proposed

changes to the recently revised and published 2016-2017 Modified Year Round School

Calendar. The updated proposed calendar and notice of the public hearing were shared with

stakeholders via email, school messenger, and on the District website.

After the Board’s consideration of any written or oral objections presented, the appropriate Board

action was to consider final approval during the Consent Agenda to the administration’s

recommendation regarding the 2016-2017 Revised Modified Year Round School Calendar.

Information Item.

Oral Comment(s) Received during the Public Hearing

Evan-Schwartz, Erin, 3914 Richard Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, Taylor Calendar

BA-16-222 Public Hearing – 2016-2017 Taylor Elementary School Window and Door Replacement

Project (Rob Kleinsmith/Chris Gates)

Pursuant to notices published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette, a Public Hearing was held at 5:30 p.m.

on March 28, 2016 for the purpose of receiving any objections to the adoption of prepared

drawings, specifications, form of contract, and total estimated cost for 2016-2017 Taylor

Elementary School Window and Door Replacement Project.

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BA-16-222 Public Hearing – 2016-2017 Taylor Elementary School Window and Door Replacement

Project (Rob Kleinsmith/Chris Gates), con’t….

No written or oral objections were presented and sustained. The Board was asked to consider final

approval during the Consent Agenda for the 2016-17 Taylor Elementary School Window and

Door Replacement Project. Information Item.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT/BOARD REPORTS

Dr. Buck shared the current status of the Theory of Action Task Force. The Task Force is currently looking for

broader stakeholder input through a video that has been posted on the website. During the video presentation there

are multiple opportunities for participants to enter questions and comments in an accompanying text box. He also

shared that the District’s two magnet schools, Johnson STEAM Academy and Kenwood Leadership Academy, are

accepting applications until Friday, April 1, for the 2016-17 school year. Families may apply and enter the lottery by

completing the online application found on the District Website. Dr. Buck announced that Washington High

School has been recognized as a leading exemplar of college and career readiness by the Iowa State ACT Council.

And, lastly, Dr. Buck congratulated and recognized Roosevelt Principal Autumn Pino on being named the 2016

Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa.

Board Reports

Director Anhalt provided a brief update on the current legislative session. President Laverty stated that he and

Directors Westercamp & Anhalt will attend the Magna Award ceremony at the upcoming NSBA Convention where

the District will receive an award. He also announced that the next regular Board Meeting will be Tuesday, April

12 2016 at 5:30 pm due to the Board’s attendance at the NSBA Convention.

COMMUNICATIONS, DELEGATIONS, AND PETITIONS

McGovern, Janel, 2207 Fox Trail Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, PTA

Dloughy, Lisa, 1701 I St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, City PTA, PTA at the Paramount event

CONSENT AGENDA

BA-16-000/14 Minutes – Regular Meeting/Work Session on February 22, 2016 (Laurel Day)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Minutes from the Regular

Meeting/Work Session held on February 22, 2016.

BA-16-001/09 Approval of Claims Report – February 2016 (Steve Graham)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Claims Report and ratify the weekly

bills and payrolls for the period February 29, 2016.

BA-16-003/09 Budget Summary Report – February 2016 (Steve Graham)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Budget Summary Report for the

month ended February 2016.

BA-16-004/09 Statement of Receipts, Disbursements, and Cash Balances Report – February 2016

(Steve Graham)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Statement of Receipts,

Disbursements, and Cash Balances Report for the month of February 2016.

BA-16-006/06 Food and Nutrition Fund Statement of Revenues and Expenditures Report – February 2016

(Steve Graham)

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Food and Nutrition Fund – Statement

of Revenues and Expenditures Report for one month ending February 29, 2016.

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BA-16-007/04 Unspent Balance Report – February 2016 (Steve Graham)

The Unspent Balance Report was designed to inform the Board of Education on a monthly basis

the status of the district’s General Fund authorized reserves (Unspent Balance). An analysis of

staffing and all other budgetary changes that impact the Unspent Balance as of month ended

February 29, 2016 was summarized for your review. Information Item.

BA-16-008/08 Open Enrollment – Denial 2015-2016 (Karla Ries)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Open Enrollment – Denial of these

students commencing with the 2015-2016 school year.

BA-16-009/14 Personnel Report (Jill Cirivello)

BA-16-009/A APPOINTMENTS - SALARIED STAFF

Name Salary Placement Assignment Effective Date

Chalupsky, Patricia $22,015 (pro-rated

to

Vocal Music 3/8/2016

$6,192) Taylor

Ford, Kyle $1,913 Soccer (Temp) 3/16/2016

Harding

Gianforte, John $5,383 WM Tennis HD 3/10/2016

Washington

Glick, Brian $2,763 Drama Tech 3/10/2016

Harding

Johnson Grindeland,

Jasmine $4,420 WM Soccer Asst 3/21/2016

Washington

Merritt, Adam $1,658 WM Track (Temp) 3/16/2016

Harding

Payton, Elizebeth $1,382 WM Track (.5fte) 3/15/2016

Roosevelt

Petrik, Randi $3,230 WM Tennis Asst 3/10/2016

Jefferson

Salzwedel, Jessica $43,800 (pro-rated

to

2nd Grade 3/7/2016

$13,530) Taylor

Wellman, Tracy $61,979 (prorated

to

Benefits Specialist 3/28/2016

$16,323) ELSC

Wieland, Kaitlyn $43,800 (pro-rated

to

Behavior Focused 3/1/2016

$14,447) Viola Gibson

White, Donna $1,658 WM Tennis (Temp) 3/16/2016

Harding

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Zimmermam, Laura $3,230 WM Tennis Asst 3/10/2016

Jefferson

BA-16-009/B GRANTING LEAVES OF ABSENCE - SALARIED STAFF

Name Type of Leave Assignment Effective Date

Male, Erica Personal ECSE 2/17/2016-

3/4/2016

Jackson

Meyer, Kimberly Personal Multicat 1/7/2016-6/3/2016

Roosevelt

Miller, Heidi Personal Early Learning 2016-2017 School

Cleveland Year

Sankot, Annette Personal 2nd Grade 8/17/2016-

12/6/2016

Coolidge

Stamp, Carol Personal 2nd Grade 2016-2017 School

Kenwood Year

BA-16-009/C CHANGE OF GRADE/POSITION - SALARIED STAFF


Boone, Andrew $5,383 From: MN Tennis Asst. 3/15/2016

To: WM Tennis Head

Grant, Carlos $125,000 From: Principal 7/1/2016

Metro High School

To: Executive Director of

Personalized Learning,

Middle Education and

Partner Development

BA-16-009/D RESIGNATIONS - SALARIED STAFF

Name Reason Assignment Effective Date

Bettis, Teresa Personal Media Specialist 6/6/2016

Taylor

Brokovich, Tara Personal Multicat 6/6/2016

Wilson

Dehoedt, Deb Personal WM Tennis Asst. 3/1/2016

Jefferson

Etscheidt, Angela Personal HR Specialist 3/4/2016

ELSC

Gehl, Brandee Personal Facilitator 6/6/2016

Tanager

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Henning, Matthew Personal Vocal Music 6/6/2016

Vocal Music Sch C

Wilson

Jackson, Lorri Personal 1st Grade 6/6/2016

Jackson

Redington, Katie Personal Kindergarten 3/18/2016

Wright

BA-16-009/E RETIREMENT - SALARIED STAFF

Name Assignment Effective Date

Aldrich, Debora Language Arts 6/6/2016

Kennedy

Anderson, Linda Multicat 6/6/2016

Franklin

Atkinson, Randy Instrumental Music 6/6/2016

Taft

Broghammer, Jane 5th Grade 6/6/2016

Coolidge

Cole, Nancy Unpaid Leave of 6/6/2016

Absence

Cornell, Clinton 3rd Grade 6/6/2016

Madison

Dickinson, Rebecca 8th Grade 6/6/2016

Harding

Dye, Judith Family & Consumer Sci. 6/6/2016

Jefferson

Elmborg, Ann Language Arts 6/6/2016

Metro

Fielder, Katherine Multicat 6/6/2016

Hoover

Fisher, Crystal Mild ID 6/6/2016

Madison

Fritz, Victoria Kindergarten 6/6/2016

Viola Gibson

Green, Samuel Language Arts 6/6/2016

Washington

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Hall, Rhiannon Counselor 6/6/2016

Truman

Harriman, Denise IDS 6/6/2016

Nixon

Herrity, Mary Facilitator 6/6/2016

Kennedy

Johnson, Deborah Nurse 6/6/2016

ELSC

Kadlec, Patricia 5th Grade 6/6/2016

Hiawatha

Karr, Kevin Moderate ID 6/6/2016

Kennedy

Ketelsen, Darleen Multicat 6/6/2016

Kennedy

Kucera, Patricia 4th Grade 6/6/2016

Pierce

Larsen, Ginger Title I 6/6/2016

Harrison

Law, Lori AK 6/6/2016

Coolidge

Litts, Brian MS Associate Principal 6/30/2016

McKinley

Maxted, Traci Science 6/6/2016

Jefferson

McCuskey, Barbara Art 6/6/2016

Johnson/Harrison

Neilsen, Linda Media Specialist 6/6/2016

Wilson

O'Connor, Lynn Induction Coach 5/31/2016

ELSC

Pameticky, Scott Science 6/6/2016

Washington

Perkins, Janet World Language 6/3/2016

Kennedy

Pruden, Mary 7th Grade 6/6/2016

Taft

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Ramsay, Sharon Counselor 6/6/2016

Franklin

Rooney, Patricia Kindergarten 6/6/2016

Coolidge

Ross, Diana World Language 6/6/2016

Kennedy

Roston, Natalie Multicat/Hearing Impaired 6/6/2016

Washington

Rudish, Cindi Multicat 6/6/2016

Johnson

Sankot, Annette 2nd Grade 12/6/2016

Coolidge

Schenkelberg, Judy 3rd Grade 6/6/2016

Coolidge

Serbousek, Susan AK 6/6/2016

Nixon

Shaull-Scheer, Susan Multicat 6/6/2016

Grant

Standley, Mary 8th Grade 6/6/2016

Taft

Stewart, Margo Multicat 6/6/2016

Wilson

Trickey, Terry 3rd Grade 6/6/2016

Hoover

Varo, Sharon Site Director 5/31/2016

Five Seasons Day Care-Gibson

White, Donna 8th Grade 6/6/2016

Harding

Wieland, Caroline PE 6/6/2016

Taft

Wilden, Mark Multicat 4/15/2016

Kennedy

Ziegler, Wendy Media Specialist 6/6/2016

Kennedy

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BA-16-009/F APPOINTMENTS - HOURLY STAFF


Bell, Becky $13.17 per hour Cashier 3/8/2016

Wilson

Brown, Anthony $15.85 per hour Custodian II Floater 3/15/2016

ESC

Cleveland, Kyle 15.85 per hour Custodian II Floater 2/29/2016

ESC

Davis, Karl $11.46 per hour Crossing Guard 3/11/2016

Cleveland

Dvorak, John $20.36 per hour Information Technology 3/7/2016

Technician-ELSC

Edaburn, Sarah $11.09 per hour Child Care Professional 3/7/2016

Rockwell Child Development

Center

Johnson, Stacy $14.05 per hour Health Secretary 3/21/2016

Coolidge

Konigsmark, Tyler $13.00 per hour Bus Attendant 3/7/2016

Transportation

Noonan, Brian $17.29 per hour Bus Driver 3/10/2016

Transportation

Patten, Sara $13.17 per hour Cashier 3/7/2016

Wilson

Polaski, Maggie $10.42 per hour Child Care Professional 3/7/2016


Center

Reinert, Matthew $11.69 per hour BD 1:1 5/2/2016

Polk

Taylor, Carol $11.42 per hour Food Service Asst 2/29/2016

Washington

Young, Briehana $10.73 per hour Child Care Professional 2/29/2016

Five Season Day Care-Gibson

BA-16-009/G GRANTING LEAVES OF ABSENCE - HOURLY STAFF


Hansen, Keith Personal Bus Driver 3/21/2016-

6/21/2016

Transportation

Moeller, Dianne Personal Bus Attendant 2/8/2016-3/8/2016

Transportation

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BA-16-009/H GRANTING EXTENSION OF LEAVES OF ABSENCE - HOURLY STAFF


Hewitt, Monica Personal Leave of Absence 16-17 School Yr

BA-16-009/I CHANGE OF GRADE/POSITION - HOURLY STAFF


Denning, Michael $17.53 per hour From: Custodian II-3rd Shift 3/21/2016

Kennedy HS

To: Custodian I

Coolidge ES

Hopkins, Joshua $17.14 per hour From: Custodian I 3/21/2016

Coolidge Elementary

To: Custodian II

McKinley MS

Knoll, Alan $18.79 per hour From: Custodian I 2/29/2016

Jackson ES

To: Engineer - 2nd Shift

Franklin MS

Rusbult, Tina $18.79 per hour From :Custodian II 3/21/2016

Franklin MS

To: Engineer - 2nd Shift

Franklin MS

Stout, Dawn $17.29 per hour From: Bus Attendant 2/29/2016

To: Bus Driver

VonCossman, Stefny $17.14 per hour From: Engineer 2/17/2016

Wilson

To: Custodian II Floater

ESC

VonCossman, Stefny $17.83 per hour From: Custodian II Floater 3/9/2016

ESC

To: Custodian I

Taylor Elementary

Woodwick, Aaron $17.53 per hour From: Custodian II Floater 2/23/2016

ELSC

To: Custodian I

Grant Elementary

BA-16-009/J RESIGNATIONS - HOURLY STAFF

Name Reason Assignment Effective Date

Bacon, Loretta Personal Crossing Guard 3/8/2016

Hoover Elementary

Canty, Stephen Personal Mild/Mod ID 3/18/2016

Roosevelt

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Cortez, Joe Personal Custodian II 3/18/2016

McKinley MS

Dayton, Courtney Personal Mild/Moderate ID 1:1 2/15/2016

Taft

Edwards, Ceth Personal Campus Security 2/26/2016

Football Assistant

Basketball Assistant

Washington

Hradek, Russell Personal Bus Driver 2/5/2016

Transportation

Jones, Abby Personal Child Care Professional 2/22/2016

Rockwell CDC

Jones, Jerena Personal Bus Driver 2/15/2016

Transportation - ELSC

Lutz, Tamara Personal Cashier 2/26/2016

Wilson

Martin, Rahiem Personal Campus Security 2/26/2016

McKinley

Melichar, Amanda Personal BD 1:1 2/25/2016

Tanager

Mumm, Peggy Personal BD 2/22/2016

Elem. Connections

Poole, Michelle Personal Mild ID 3/11/2016

Taylor

Voels, Sarah Personal Media Secretary 3/11/2016

Truman

Voss, Sherry Personal Bus Attendant 3/2/2016

Transportation

Willenborg, Alexandria Personal Autism 3/3/2016

Viola Gibson

Wingett, Desirae Personal Cashier 2/20/2016

Jefferson

BA-16-009/K RETIREMENTS - HOURLY STAFF


Franzman, Lana Child Care Professional 3/29/2016


Center

Hougland, Donna Moderate ID 6/2/2016

Kennedy

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Kelchen, Betty Bus Attendant 2/19/2016

Transportation

Mears, DiAnna Health Secretary 4/5/2016

Coolidge

Pease, Thomas Custodian II 2/25/2016

Roosevelt Middle School

Preston, Susan Custodian I 3/9/2016

Truman

Raley, June Food Service Asst 4/30/2016

Wilson

Reynolds, Kathy Kindergarten 6/2/2016

Kenwood

Rhoads, Cary Bus Attendant 3/1/2016

Bus Driver

Rinderknecht, Patricia Early Learning 5/31/2016

Taylor

Vorwerk, Mary Multicat 1:1 6/2/2016

Franklin

Wagg, Brenda Media Secretary 6/3/2016

Coolidge

BA-16-009/L TERMINATIONS - HOURLY STAFF


Lewis, Maya Child Care Professional 3/16/2016


Center

Young, Briehana Child Care Professional 3/7/2016

Five Seasons Day Care

Viola Gibson

BA-16-009/M DEATH - HOURLY STAFF


Vanous, Edward Auto Mechanic 2/29/2016

ELSC

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Report.

BA-16-012/05 Policy Manual – Approval – Policy 507 “Use of District Resources” (Brad Buck)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve Policy 507“Use of District Resources”

of the District Policy Manual as recommended by the Superintendent.

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BA-16-223 Award of Contract – Cedar Rapids Community School District/2016 Grant Wood

Elementary School - Interior Painting Project (Rob Kleinsmith/Jon Galbraith)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Award of Contract to Feaker

Painting Inc. in the amount of $32,200 for the Cedar Rapids Community School District – 2016

Grant Wood Elementary School - Interior Painting Project.

BA-16-224 Final Approval – Cedar Rapids Community School District/2015 Harrison Elementary

School - Insulation Project – Certificate of Substantial Completion

(Rob Kleinsmith/Chris Gates)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certificate of Substantial

Completion and approve payment of the retainage pay application for the Cedar Rapids

Community School District - 2015 Harrison Elementary School - Insulation Project.

BA-16-225 Agreement –Cedar Rapids Community School District and Zero-Gravity Solutions for

Magnet School Grant Writing & Evaluation Services (Trace Pickering)

It was recommended that the Board approve the Agreement between the Cedar Rapids

Community School District and Zero-Gravity Solution for Magnet School Grant Writing &

Evaluation Services.

BA-16-226 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and West Wind Education

Policy Inc. for Consulting Services (Brad Buck)

It was recommended that the Board approve the Agreement between the Cedar Rapids

Community School District and West Wind Education Policy, Inc. for Consulting Services.

BA-16-227 Agreement – Long Term Suspension – Student A (Mary Ellen Maske)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement – Long Term Suspension

for the identified Student A.

BA-16-228 Agreement – Long Term Suspension – Student B (Valerie Dolezal)


for the identified Student B.

BA-16-229 Agreement – Long Term Suspension – Student C (Valerie Dolezal)


for the identified Student C.

BA-16-230 Agreement – Long Term Suspension – Student D (Mary Ellen Maske)


for the identified Student D.

BA-16-231 Agreement – Long Term Suspension – Student E (Mary Ellen Maske)


for the identified Student E.

BA-16-232 Agreements – Student Teaching/Field Experience – Colleges & Universities

(Stephen Probert)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Student Teaching Agreements for

the 2016-2017 school year with Coe College, Luther College, Mount Mercy University and

University of Northern Iowa.

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BA-16-233 Audit of Financial Statements Fiscal Year 2016 (Steve Graham)

The management letter from RSM US (formerly known as McGladrey LLC) provides for a

formalization of roles between the Cedar Rapids Community School District and RSM US

regarding the objective and scope of the audit of the financial statements of the Cedar Rapids

Community School District’s governmental activities, business-type activities, each major fund

and aggregate remaining fund information as of and for the year ending June 30, 2016, which

collectively comprise the basic financial statements.

The annual audit for FY2016 represents the fifth audit within the five-year Board approved

agreement. The Audit Committee reviewed the Management Letter at their March 9, 2016

Committee Meeting. Information Item.

BA-16-234 Preliminary Approval – Cedar Rapids Community School District/2016-17 Hiawatha

Elementary School - Security Improvements Project (Rob Kleinsmith/Jon Galbraith)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the preliminary documents and

authorize the schedule for 2016-17 Hiawatha Elementary School - Security Improvements project.

BA-16-235 Approval – Resolution to Schedule Public Hearing on Sale of Property by

Pierce Elementary School (Rob Kleinsmith)

It was recommended the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing

for Sale of Property located by Pierce Elementary School.

BA-16-236 Tabulation –Tires Rebid (Tom Day)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Tabulation for Tires.

BA-16-237 Approval – School Improvement Advisory Committee Membership –

2016-2018 School Years (Trace Pickering)

It was recommended the Board of Education approve the School Improvement Advisory

Committee Membership for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years.

BA-16-238 Award of Contract – Cedar Rapids Community School District/Taylor Elementary School -

Window & Door Replacement Project (Rob Kleinsmith/Jon Galbraith)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Award of Contract to the low

bidder, Garling Construction, for Taylor Elementary School - Window and Door Replacement

Project. The low bid amount is $259,000, plus alternate 1 for $12,000, alternate 2 for $10,000,

and alternate 3 for $56,000. Total for the low bid plus the 3 alternates is $337,000.

BA-16-239 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and Gaus Systems for

Negotiations Costing Services (Jill Cirivello)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Cedar

Rapids Community School District and Gaus Systems for the 2016-17 school year to provide

Negotiation Costing Services.

BA-16-240 Approval - 2016-2017 Modified Year Round School Calendar (Brad Buck)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent’s recommendation

of the Revised 2016-2017 Modified Year Round School Calendar and authorize the

administration to submit a request for approval from the Department of Education.

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BA-16-241 Tabulation – Passenger Vans and Trucks (Thomas Day/Dennis Schreckengast)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Tabulation – Passenger Vans and

Trucks.

BA-16-242 Award of Contract – Cedar Rapids Community School District/Taylor Elementary School -

Window & Door Abatement Project (Rob Kleinsmith/Chris Gates)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Award of Contract to Active

Thermal Concepts in the amount of $49,350 for the Taylor Elementary School - Window and

Door Abatement Project.

BA-16-250 Request to School Budget Review Committee for Special Education Administrative Cost

(Steve Graham/Sheila Lehman)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the request to the SBRC for the use of

special education administrative costs, as allowed under Iowa Department of Education

guidelines, related to the administration of special education instructional services for students

with behavioral disabilities and other developmental needs at five off-site facilities. Costs will be

determined based upon actual service provided in the subsequent fiscal year.

Upon motion by Director Gary Anhalt and second by Director Kristin Janssen, the Board

approved the Consent Agenda of Monday, March 28, 2016.

Record of the roll call vote for items BA-16-000/14, BA-16-001/09, BA-16-003/09, BA-

16-004/09, BA-16-006/06, BA-16-008/08, BA-16-009/14, BA-16-012/05, BA-16-223,

BA-16-224, BA-16-225, BA-16-226, BA-16-227, BA-16-228, BA-16-229, BA-16-230,

BA-16-231, BA-16-232, BA-16-234, BA-16-235, BA-16-236, BA-16-237, BA-16-238,

BA-16-239, BA-16-240, BA-16-241, BA-16-242 and BA-16-250 was: Ayes: Directors

Anhalt, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen, Laverty, Meisterling and Westercamp. Nays: None.

LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP

BA-16-244 Learner Centered Assessment Update (LCA) (Trace Pickering)

Lerner Centered Assessment is a critical component in our movement towards more personalized

learning. McKinley and Roosevelt Middle Schools continue to utilize building-wide LCA. We

are finding ways to improve our schools functionality for LCA. We have identified and are

beginning to provide support to high school teachers utilizing LCA. 2016-17: Roosevelt and

McKinley will continue, and teachers and buildings will be encouraged and supported to continue

moving towards LCA. Information Item.

BA-16-243 Innovative Program Update (Trace Pickering)

The administration and District students provided an update on the following District innovative

programming:

-Johnson Steam Academy: strong progress and implementation in their first year.

-Roosevelt Option: in year 2 team made significant improvement in their processes and

continue conversations building-wide related to bringing Option components to all students at

Roosevelt.

-Jefferson Option: in year 2 expanded from 3 teachers to 6 and roughly 80 students to

approximately 160 students; team confident strong academic results on Iowa assessment will

occur again this year.

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BA-16-243 Innovative Program Update (Trace Pickering), con’t……

-Metro Steam Academy: making strong progress in year 1 engaging students in projects and

Career To Work opportunities and pathways.

-Iowa BIG: in year 3 serving 100 students; 5 students have shown dramatic increases in their

ACT scores; year 3 has seen stronger business and community projects.

Next year: Kenwood Leadership Academy Magnet School; Washington HS Science and World

Language Academy; Jefferson Option, now called BlendEd, will serve freshman and sophomores;

Franklin KITE program- 2 teachers and 60 6th graders in an optional integrated and project-based

learning environment; planning for Roosevelt MS moving to a magnet, and hopefully planning

more magnet schools upon receipt of federal magnet school grant.

Information Item.

ADMINISTRATION

BA-15-245 Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget Update (Steve Graham)

It was recommended that the Board approve Publication of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget to

include a not to exceed levy rate of $15.38056 and Notice of a Public Hearing to be held at the

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Board Meeting – 5:30 PM.

Record of the vote was: Ayes: Directors Anhalt, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen, Laverty,

Meisterling and Westercamp. Nays: None.

BA-16-246 Approve Publication and Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year

2015-2016 Budget Amendment (Steve Graham)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve Publication of the Fiscal Year 2015-

2016 Budget Amendment and Scheduling a Public Hearing for the Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Board

Meeting – 5:30 PM.

Record of the vote was: Ayes: Directors Anhalt, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen, Laverty,

Meisterling and Westercamp. Nays: None.

BA-16-247 Approval – Resolution - Advertisement of the Sale and Approving an Official

Statement not to exceed $15,500,000 for General Obligation School Refunding

Bonds, Series 2016 (Steve Graham)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Resolution providing for the

Advertisement of the Sale and Approving an Official Statement for not to exceed $15,500,000

General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2016.

Director Gary Anhalt moved: “I move that the Board of Education approve the Resolution

providing for the advertisement of the sale and approving an Official Statement for not to exceed

$15,500,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2016.” Director Mary

Meisterling seconded the motion.



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BOARD GOVERNANCE

BA-16-248 Exempt Meeting – Discuss Strategy Sessions for Union and Non-Union Employee Groups

(Brad Buck)

The Board of Education met in an Exempt Meeting following the March 28, 2016 Board meeting

for the purpose of discussing bargaining strategy and negotiations sessions for union and non-

union employees. Exempt Meetings are not subject to the Open Meetings Law. Information Item.

BA-16-249 Closed Session – Evaluation of Professional Competency in accordance with the Code of

Iowa Section 21.5(1)(i) (John Laverty)

It was recommended that the Board of Education meet in Closed Session on Monday, March 28,

2016 for the purpose of the Evaluation of Professional Competency as provided by the Iowa Code

Section 21.5(1)(i).

Director Keith Westercamp moved: “I move that the Board of Education hold a closed session on

Monday, March 28, 2016 to evaluate the professional competency of an individual(s) whose

appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent

needless and irreparable injury to those individual’s reputation and that the individual(s) request a

Closed Session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Iowa Code.” Director Rafael Jacobo

seconded the motion.



The Board of Education went into Closed Session at 7:27 p.m.

The Board of Education adjourned the Closed Session at 8:27 p.m.

SCHOOL BOARD CALENDAR (Dates and times are tentative – please consult with the Board Secretary’s Office for more details)

2016 – MARCH Monday Mar 28 5:30 pm Work Session & ELSC, Board Room Regular Meeting 2500 Edgewood Rd NW 2016- APRIL

Saturday - Apr 9-11 NSBA Annual Convention Boston, MA Monday Tuesday Apr 12 5:30 pm Board Regular Meeting ELSC, Board Room 2500 Edgewood Rd NW Monday Apr 25 5:30 pm Work Session & ELSC, Board Room Regular Meeting 2500 Edgewood Rd NW 2016 - MAY

Friday May 6 TBD District Retirement Luncheon TBD

Monday May 9 5:30 pm Board Regular Meeting ELSC, Board Room

2500 Edgewood Rd NW

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Wednesday May 25 7:00 PM Metro HS Graduation US Cellular Center

Thursday May 26 7:00 PM Jefferson HS Graduation US Cellular Center

Friday May 27 7:00 PM Kennedy HS Graduation US Cellular Center

Saturday May 28 7:00 PM Washington HS Graduation US Cellular Center

2016 – JUNE

Monday June 13 5:30 pm Board Regular Meeting ELSC, Board Room

2500 Edgewood Rd NW

Monday June 27 5:30 pm Board Work Session & ELSC, Board Room

Regular Meeting 2500 Edgewood Rd NW

There being no further business coming before the Board, the president adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

By: Laurel Day, Board Secretary

Board of Education approved Record of

Proceedings on April 12, 2016

and I hereby declare these minutes as

part of the permanent record of the

District.

By_______________________________________

John Laverty, President

ATTEST___________________________________

Laurel A. Day, Board Secretary

Documents

APPROVAL OF AGENDA · During the video presentation there ... Atkinson, Randy Instrumental Music 6/6/2016 Taft Broghammer, Jane 5th Grade 6/6/2016 ... Wieland, Caroline PE 6/6/2016