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VISION A Future Focused Community of Learners

MISSION Preparing Students to Live and Learn

with Passion and Purpose

DESTINATION All Students will be Career and College Ready

BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING

January 12, 2015 6:00 p.m.

It is the policy of the West Branch Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status

(for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have any questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent, 148 North Oliphant St., West Branch, IA 52358, 319‐643‐

7213, khatfield@west‐branch.k12.ia.us.

WEST BRANCH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Regular Board Meeting Monday, January 12, 2015 City Offices 6:00 p.m. Meeting

Agenda

1. Call to Order/Open Forum

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Honors, Commendations and Success Stories

4. 28E Agreement with Kirkwood

5. Instructional Support Levy

6. 2015-2016 School Calendar

7. Modified Allowable Growth Application

8. Health Flex Spending Plan Amendment

9. Board Policy Review

10. Administrative Report

11. Personnel Items

12. Consent Items

A. Approval of Minutes

B. Approval of Monthly Bills

C. Approval of Financial Reports

13. Adjournment

*Anyone wishing to speak to the Board of Directors and is not on the agenda should contact the superintendent prior to the meeting to indicate the nature of the matter to be discussed. Citizens with questions about the operation of the schools are encouraged to first contact the teacher or staff member closest to the situation. The next step is to communicate with the building administrator. Then, if it is necessary, concerns can be brought to the attention of the superintendent. At this point, the Board of Directors may address unresolved concerns.

WEST BRANCH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Date: January 12, 2015

AGENDA ITEM 1

CALL TO ORDER/OPEN FORUM A. Call to Order Time _______ p.m. B. Board Members Present Absent

Kathy Knoop _____ _____ Mike Colbert _____ _____ Mike Owen _____ _____ Richard Paulus _____ _____ Deb Schreiber _____ _____

C. Administrators Present Absent

Kevin Hatfield ______ ______ Shannon Bucknell ______ ______ Sara Oswald ______ ______ Jess Burger ______ ______

D. Visitors

E. Notes



AGENDA ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A. Motion to Approve Agenda

By _____________________________________

Second _________________________________

Roll Call Aye Nay Kathy Knoop _____ _____ Mike Colbert _____ _____ Mike Owen _____ _____ Richard Paulus _____ _____ Deb Schreiber _____ _____

B. Motion to Amend Agenda as follows:

By ______________________________________

Second __________________________________


C. Motion to Approve Agenda as Amended

By ______________________________________

Second __________________________________




AGENDA ITEM 3

HONORS, COMMENDATIONS AND SUCCESS STORIES

Taylor Larson – We currently have 190 enrollments for Concurrent/PSEO/AP classes for the Spring Semester. That number is up 10 total enrollments from the Fall Semester. Matt Cain – 8th Grade PLTW Flight & Space On December 19th, students successfully launched a high altitude payload of their own design. It recorded great video of West Branch before rising above the clouds. It proceeded to travel over 350 miles to just outside Battle Creek, MI and had a flight time of almost 16 hours. Mrs. Jennifer Wasion and her husband, parents of Flight and Space student Nick Chiavetta, generously drove all the way to the balloon’s landing location to retrieve it. Not a small effort, as it involved a hike and felling a small tree it had become hung up in. Another balloon flight is planned in the spring with 8 new Flight & Space Students and a new payload design. 9th Grade Integrated Science 9th Grade Integrated Science finished the first semester by completing a 7 week project based learning style investigation. Students engaged in a rigorous process of investigation along two main routes of scientific inquiry with the topic of investigation left up to the students, given that it fell in the course content standards. The students had formal and informal conferences with me throughout their investigations with 4 assessments of their project progress during the 7 week period. At the end of the project they presented their findings to a large group of peers who gave formalized feedback. The project was implemented with the use of Google Drive, its Octopus add-on, its Goobric add-on, and Google Class Folders. Students completed all required documentation in a Digital Lab Notebook, which was a folder pushed to their Google Class Folder. In their Digital Lab Notebooks were a set of documents which served as a scaffold for their investigation and a platform for real time dynamic feedback and assessment outside of school. It also minimized the need for printed class materials and therefore expensive printer use. This style of implementation would not have been possible without the district’s 1-1 computer access. WBHS Robotics Team 5041 The robotics team has geared up for a great build season and is working on their designs to compete in this year’s game Recycle Rush. We raised over $13,000 in sponsorships and fundraising including $5000 from NASA, $1000 from Twinkle Co., $1000 from Proctor & Gamble, and $1000 from Innovative Software Engineering. We also received a $2000 donation from an anonymous parent who has our highest thanks but is not included in our sponsor list. We visited Cedar Falls on January 3rd for our Kickoff with 20 student members and 6 parents/mentors rivaling the numbers from Linn-Mar and Cedar Falls, two large 4A schools! We plan to return to Cedar Falls for a scrimmage event on February 14th, for which 5041 will receive a donation to cover costs. We received this donation last year and is generously funded by a partnership of the McElroy Trust of Waterloo. We will then be preparing for our regional

event in Minneapolis April 1st - April 4th, where we will compete against about 100 other teams from Minnesota and surrounding states. Jeff Wrede – We have updated the look on the competition gym. We now have our new conference banners up in our gym for all athletic programs. They look great. We would like to thank Brad Larson and West Branch Ford for the help in acquiring them. We also have reorganized our other banners in the gym which look great. Thank you to Ruben Galvan for his time in getting our gym looking sharp.



AGENDA ITEM 4

28E AGREEMENT WITH KIRKWOOD A. SUMMARY:

The West Branch Community School District will continue to be part of Kirkwood’s “Concurrent Enrollment Partnership for Cedar County (Career Academy& Arts and Science Onsite & Shared Offerings and Workplace Learning Connection Program.

B. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 28E agreement as presented.

C. Motion to approve Recommendation as presented: Alternate Motion as Follows: By _____________________________________ Second _________________________________ Roll Call Aye Nay


D. Action Delayed as Follows:



AGENDA ITEM 5

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT LEVY A. SUMMARY:

Instructional support program is miscellaneous income to the school district of up to 10 percent of the regular program cost in the form of property tax and state aid or property tax income surtax and state aid. §257.18-27. School districts may participate in the instructional support program by taking the following steps:

1. Adopt a resolution of intent including the following: The amount, not to exceed 10 percent of the regular program district cost, including the budget adjustment/guarantee for the budget year.

2. Publish notice of a public hearing in a newspaper meeting the requirements one and two of an official newspaper no less than 10 and no more than 20 days prior to the public hearing date. (Iowa Code §618.3.)

3. Board may hold the public hearing and take one of the following actions. a. Adopt a resolution of participation within 30 days to participate in the program for

no more than five years; or b. Direct the county commissioner of elections to call an election to participate in

the program for no more than 10 years. The resolution calling for participation must be given 40 days prior to the regular school election (September of odd numbered years), or at least 46 days prior to a special election.

B. RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the resolution to continue participation in Instructional Support Program as presented.


Kathy Knoop _____ _____ Mike Colbert _____ _____ Mike Owen _____ _____

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Richard Paulus _____ _____ Deb Schreiber _____ _____




AGENDA ITEM 6

2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR A. SUMMARY:

Governor Branstad and Dr. Buck, Director of Education recently shared with districts that the processes by which a district can apply for an early start calendar waiver has been changed. In summary, early start waivers will no longer be granted to districts unless a district can identify that “significant negative educational impact” will occur. Iowa Code 279.10(1) reads… “school shall begin no sooner than a day during the calendar wee in which the first day of Sept. falls...if first day falls on a Sunday, school may begin on a day during the calendar week which immediately proceeds the first day in September.” To allow for additional local control, a simplified waiver request process was put in place. A waiver allows school boards the ability to approve an early start date, generally mid to late August. The reasoning behind the simplified waiver approval process in the past was to all local school boards, administrators and teachers to make decisions regarding calendars passed on the needs of their students. The Board will be presented two calendars, a “waiver” request calendar format, as well as a “non-waiver” request calendar. Both calendars are in draft form.

B. RECOMMENDATION: For Board review and discussion only.

Summary of the Calendar M T W Th F Calendar Based on Instructional HoursAugust wk sem yr

Days/Hours in the Classroom: 3 4 5 6 7 0 0 0 Aug 3 RegistrationFirst Semester 10 11 12 13 14 0 0 0 Aug 25 New Teacher OrientationSecond Semester 17 18 19 20 21 0 0 0 Aug 26-28 Prof. Development/Teacher WorkdaysStaff Development 24 25 26 27 28 0 0 0 Aug 27 Back to School NightTotal Days 31 1 1 1 Aug 31 School Begins

SeptemberState Sponsored 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 Sep 2, 9 NO early releaseProf. Development Days Self Designed PD 7 8 9 10 11 4 9 9 Sep 7 Labor Day

14 15 16 17 18 5 14 14 Sep 16 Early release begins21 22 23 24 25 5 19 19

Calendar Legend 28 29 30 3 22 22

OctoberStart of Semester 1 2 2 24 24 Oct 14 High School P/T Conferences

5 6 7 8 9 5 29 29 Oct 30 End of First QuarterEnd of Quarter 12 13 14 15 16 5 34 34

19 20 21 22 23 5 39 39

Holiday 26 27 28 29 30 5 44 44

NovemberPT Conferences 2 3 4 5 6 5 49 49 Nov 4-5 K-8 P/T Conferences

9 10 11 12 13 5 54 54 Nov 6 Comp Day (No School)Early Outs 16 17 18 19 20 5 59 59 Nov 25-27 Thanksgiving Break

23 24 25 26 27 2 61 61

No School 30 1 62 62

DecemberStaff Development 1 2 3 4 4 66 66 Dec 9 High School P/T Conferences

7 8 9 10 11 5 71 71 Dec 21-Jan 1 Winter BreakNew Teacher Orientation 14 15 16 17 18 5 76 76

21 22 23 24 25 0 76 76

28 29 30 31 0 76 76January

West Branch Community SchoolSchool Year 2015-16

Student Days

Start/End Times

9090

5185

2 Days of

January1 0 76 76

Regular Start End 4 5 6 7 8 4 80 80 Jan 4 Professional Development (No School)Hoover/Middle School 8:20 am 3:20 pm 11 12 13 14 15 5 85 85 Jan 5 School ResumesHigh School 8:15 am 3:15 pm 18 19 20 21 22 5 90 90 Jan 22 End of 1st Semester

25 26 27 28 29 5 5 95 Jan 25 Start of 2nd SemesterWednesday FebruaryHoover/Middle School 8:20 am 1:45 pm 1 2 3 4 5 5 10 100

High School 8:15 am 1:40 pm 8 9 10 11 12 5 15 105

15 16 17 18 19 5 20 110

22 23 24 25 26 5 25 115

29 1 26 116

March1 2 3 4 4 30 120 Mar 2 High School P/T Conferences

7 8 9 10 11 5 35 125 Mar 14-18 Spring Break14 15 16 17 18 0 35 125

21 22 23 24 25 5 40 130

28 29 30 31 4 44 134April Apr 1 End of Third Quarter

1 1 45 135 Apr 6-7 K-8 P/T Conferences4 5 6 7 8 5 50 140 Apr 8 Comp Day (No School)11 12 13 14 15 4 54 144 Apr 11 Professional Development (No School)18 19 20 21 22 5 59 149 Apr 11 Possible Make-Up Hours25 26 27 28 29 5 64 154 Apr 20 High School P/T Conferences

May2 3 4 5 6 5 69 159 May 30 Memorial Day (No School)9 10 11 12 13 5 74 164 May 31 Last Day for Seniors16 17 18 19 20 5 79 169

23 24 25 26 27 5 84 174

30 31 1 85 175

June1 2 3 3 88 178 Jun 5 Graduation 2:00 p.m.

6 7 8 9 10 2 90 180 Jun 7 Last Day of School (Release at 11 a.m.) Jun 8-10 Possible Make-up Hours

* Iowa law requires 1080 hours of instructional time

Start/End Times

Notice - Make-up Days

Any snow days/instructional hours which occur during the year may be made up on

April 6 . Additional days/hours may be made up on early release days in May or at the

end of the year.

Notice - Late Start Times

Any late starts which occur on Wednesdays will convert to regular dismissal times.

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Summary of the Calendar M T W Th F Calendar Based on Instructional HoursAugust wk sem yr

Days/Hours in the Classroom: 3 4 5 6 7 0 0 0 Aug 3 RegistrationFirst Semester 10 11 12 13 14 0 0 0 Aug 11 New Teacher OrientationSecond Semester 17 18 19 20 21 5 5 0 Aug 12-14 Prof. Development/Teacher WorkdaysStaff Development 24 25 26 27 28 5 10 10 Aug 13 Back to School NightTotal Days 31 1 11 11 Aug 17 School Begins

September Aug 19, 26 NO early releaseState Sponsored 1 2 3 4 4 15 15 Sep 2 Early release beginsProf. Development Days Self Designed PD 7 8 9 10 11 4 19 19 Sep 7 Labor Day

14 15 16 17 18 5 24 24 Sep 23 High School P/T Conferences21 22 23 24 25 5 29 29

Calendar Legend 28 29 30 3 32 32

OctoberStart of Semester 1 2 2 34 34 Oct 16 End of First Quarter

5 6 7 8 9 5 39 39 Oct 21-22 K-8 P/T ConferencesEnd of Quarter 12 13 14 15 16 5 44 44 Oct 23 Comp Day (No School)

19 20 21 22 23 5 49 49

Holiday 26 27 28 29 30 5 54 54

NovemberPT Conferences 2 3 4 5 6 5 59 59 Nov 5 High School P/T Conferences

9 10 11 12 13 5 64 64 Nov 25-27 Thanksgiving BreakEarly Outs 16 17 18 19 20 5 69 69

23 24 25 26 27 2 71 71

No School 30 1 72 72

DecemberStaff Development 1 2 3 4 4 76 76 Dec 22 End of 1st Semester

7 8 9 10 11 5 81 81 Dec 22 Early release at 11:30 amNew Teacher Orientation 14 15 16 17 18 5 86 86 Dec 23-Jan 1 Winter Break

21 22 23 24 25 2 88 88

28 29 30 31 0 88 88

January

185

2 Days of

Start/End Times

West Branch Community SchoolSchool Year 2015-16

Student Days

8892

5

January1 0 88 88

Regular Start End 4 5 6 7 8 4 4 92 Jan 4 Professional Development (No School)Hoover/Middle School 8:20 am 3:20 pm 11 12 13 14 15 5 9 97 Jan 5 School ResumesHigh School 8:15 am 3:15 pm 18 19 20 21 22 5 14 102 Jan 5 Start of 2nd Semester

25 26 27 28 29 5 19 107

Wednesday FebruaryHoover/Middle School 8:20 am 1:45 pm 1 2 3 4 5 5 24 112 Feb 10 High School P/T ConferencesHigh School 8:15 am 1:40 pm 8 9 10 11 12 5 29 117

15 16 17 18 19 5 34 122

22 23 24 25 26 5 39 127

29 1 40 128

March1 2 3 4 4 44 132 Mar 11 End of Third Quarter

7 8 9 10 11 5 49 137 Mar 14-18 Spring Break14 15 16 17 18 0 49 137

21 22 23 24 25 5 54 142

28 29 30 31 4 58 146

April1 1 59 147 Apr 6 High School P/T Conferences

4 5 6 7 8 5 64 152 Apr 13-14 K-8 P/T Conferences11 12 13 14 15 4 68 156 Apr 15 Comp Day (No School)18 19 20 21 22 5 73 161 Apr 18 Professional Development (No School)25 26 27 28 29 5 78 166 Apr 18 Possible Make-Up Hours

May2 3 4 5 6 5 83 171 May 12 Last Day for Seniors9 10 11 12 13 5 88 176 May 19 Last Day of School (Release at 11 a.m.) 16 17 18 19 20 4 92 180 May 20-27 Possible Make-up Hours23 24 25 26 27 May 22 Graduation 2:00 p.m.30 31 May 30 Memorial Day (No School)

June1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10

* Iowa law requires 1080 hours of instructional time

Start/End Times

Notice - Make-up Days

Any snow days/instructional hours which occur during the year may be made up on

April 6 . Additional days/hours may be made up on early release days in May or at the

end of the year.

Notice - Late Start Times

Any late starts which occur on Wednesdays will convert to regular dismissal times.

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AGENDA ITEM 7

DROPOUT PREVENTION MODIFIED ALLOWABLE GROWTH APPLICATION 2014-15

A. SUMMARY:

Each year the District renews the Dropout Prevention application for funding. Dropout prevention interventions are school- and community-based initiatives that aim to keep students in school and encourage them to complete their high school education. Each district should focus their resources in outcomes in the following three domains: 1. staying in school, 2. progressing in school, and 3. completing school. Please keep in mind that this approval is to give us the option of levying funding for this program during our budget certification process. The application has been certified but minutes showing Board approval must also be submitted. The amount of modified allowable growth the District can request is $121,735. This amount will help fund our counseling programs, learning strategy programs, after school/summer school tutoring, and Big Brother/Big Sister Program.

B. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the intent to apply for the at-risk grant through allowable growth funding. Final financial approval is part of the budgeting process during the spring of 2015.



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AGENDA ITEM 8

HEALTH FLEX SPENDING PLAN AMENDMENT A. SUMMARY:

The Treasury Department and the IRS have made modifications to the “use it or lose it” rule for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs). Notice 2013-71 permits cafeteria plans to be amended to allow up to $500 of unused amounts remaining at the end of a plan year in a health FSA to be paid or reimbursed to plan participants for qualified medical expenses incurred during the following plan year.

B. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amendment to West Branch Community School Cafeteria Benefit Plan Allowing Health FSA Carryovers as presented.






AGENDA ITEM 9 BOARD POLICY REVIEW

A. SUMMARY: We will begin our policy reviews for the 2014-15 school year with Sections 500-600. This month, we will cover Policies 504.2-505.5. As before, we’ll have each member present their assigned policies and any suggestions that they may have. We will also need a second reading on Policies 502.10-504.1, A, R.

B. RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the first reading of Policies 504.2-505.5 in addition to approving the second reading of Policies 502.10-504.1, A, R.

C. Motion to Approve first readings for policies:

By Second Roll Call Aye Nay


D. Motion to Amend/Reject first and second reading of policies as follows:

By Second


E. Motion to Approve first and second readings of policies as amended: By Second

Roll Call Aye Nay


Board Policy Review2014-15

Students and Educational ProgramsSections 500 and 600

October November December January February March April May June

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504.3-504.5 505.7 602

602..7-11 603.4 603.15 605.4

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R505.2-505.5 602.1 602.

602.18-21

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AGENDA ITEM 10

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Open Enrollment The following applications were received and approved to open enroll into our district for the 2014-2015 school year: Connor Tricket, grade 11; Hunter Wargo, grade 11; and Jonathan Wargo, grade 7. Superintendent’s Report

Standard #1: (Shared Vision) An educational leader promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. Calendar Waiver Issue: A recent decree from Governor Branstad and Education Director, Dr. Buck states that school early start waivers will no longer be granted to districts unless they can identify that “significant negative educational impact” will occur. For the past 30 years, the Iowa Code 279.10(1) has read… “school shall begin no sooner than a day during the calendar wee in which the first day of Sept. falls...if first day falls on a Sunday, school may begin on a day during the calendar week which immediately proceeds the first day in September,” but for educational reasons, local control was instilled in this legislation through a simplified waiver request process. A simple waiver allows school boards the ability to approve an early start date, generally mid to late August. Logically, local school boards, administrators and teachers probably know more about the interests and needs of their local students. As Superintendent, I wholeheartedly support the words of Dr. Dan Smith, Executive Leader, School Administrators of Iowa (SAI), when he recently penned, “School boards should determine their school district’s calendar. It is a local control topic and board of education responsibility to determine the best calendar to meet the needs of their students, staff and community. School activities begin early in August.” (I.e. fall sports and extra-curricular activities) Furthermore, is important that the Legislature not turn this important local control decision over to the special interest groups (namely the tourist industry) who have no responsibility or accountability for student learning and the other needs of students. For educational reasons, I don’t believe a late start (September to June) calendar supports students. Here are a few reasons why I feel strongly about this topic: The WBCSD has nearly quadrupled the number of students enrolled in concurrent (college credit) courses over the past four years. All local universities and colleges (not to mention the new academic regional center scheduled to open in the fall of 2015) have mid to late August starting dates scheduled and approved for their 2015 – 2016 calendars. Nearly all of our colleges and universities have finals scheduled between December 4, 2015 and December 16, 2015. Are Iowa’s colleges and universities required to start on or after the first week in September? The answer is “no.”

The W.B.C.S.D.’s Board of Education will receive two calendars for review and subsequent approval. One calendar will show an early start date waiver format that is similar to this year’s calendar. It will be accompanied by a comprehensive list of reasons why starting later would create significant negative impact on our students. A second calendar will likely show a mid-January end to the 1st semester date and an end-of-school date during the 1st or 2nd week of June, 2016. In conclusion, school boards should have the ultimately responsible for determining the educational programming and support needs of their students and their communities. For me this a serious affront to local control. Standard #2: (Culture of Learning) An educational leader promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development Transforming the Learning Environment: Why Project-Based Learning (PBL)? The District is bringing together a committee of teachers to be our “lead learners” regarding the study and possible implementation of Project-Based Learning processes (problem-based or inquiry-based processes will also be studied) for all students (PK-12) across all subject areas (cross-curricular facilitation is required.) Deep, complex thinking opportunities generated from student interests are core components. If we are sincere about having graduates who are critical thinkers and problem-solvers then we must reduce the frequency at which low-level work occurs for them. Posters, “PowerPoints,” sugar cube pyramids and Styrofoam solar systems have traditionally been called classroom “projects.” The LLC (Lead Learning Committee) will hold their initial meeting on January 14, 2015, at 3:30 p.m., in the Hoover Elementary Library. School districts and programs such as the Iowa BIG program in Cedar Rapids, Sprint Lake, Okoboji, Newell-Fonda and North Union all have two-week PBL sessions (sometimes referred to as intercessions) to conduct this work. Our strategic plan is very specific about continuing to “transform the learning environment.” We must continue to look into non-traditional approaches to teaching and learning. The Attendance Center Ranking requirements were established by House File 215 of the 2013 legislative session. Section 73 of HF 215 required the Iowa Department of Education to develop a school performance system and report card for all attendance centers. The goal of this legislation is to establish specific performance goals and evaluate the effectiveness of each attendance center toward meeting these outcomes. Section 73 required the creation of a Performance Index as follows:

1. The department of education shall develop criteria and a process for school districts to use to establish specific performance goals and to evaluate the performance of each attendance center operated by the district in order to arrive at an overall school performance grade and report card for each attendance center. This information must be posted on the department of education’s internet site with information for each attendance center listed separately. The criteria shall include but not be limited to student academic growth, parent involvement, student attendance, employee turnover, and community activities and involvement.

2. The department shall develop an achievement score that calculates aggregate growth as well as aggregate proficiency of students which when combined with other academic indicators results in an overall school performance grade for each attendance center in

the school district. The performance grade may also be used as one measure to rank and classify schools into six different performance categories: exceptional, high performing, commendable, acceptable, needs improvement, and priority. The categories may be used to define support and specialized assistance to schools classified as needs improvement or priority as well as to recognize schools designated exceptional or high performing. Additionally, a closing gap score shall be calculated as another measure to determine subgroup performance and to rank and classify attendance centers. Other academic indicators shall be defined as criterion referenced variables that will be utilized in the calculation of the performance grade. Other academic indicators shall include but not be limited to graduation rates, attendance rates, and college-readiness rates. Additional indicators of academic success and progress may include post-graduation data, suspension and expulsion rates, and levels of student engagement, parent satisfaction, parent engagement, and staff working conditions.

It is interesting to note that our own Iowa Department of Education’s report on Attendance Center Rankings released July 1, 2014, included the following statement: There is no evidence that proves ACR systems, as a standalone education reform initiative, are effective. To make a ranking system useful, it must include professional development on the effective use of the data, along with supports and technical assistance in a school’s area of need. The goal of an ACR system should be to build a process whereby schools have a clear means to drive toward improvement, which in turn could increase student outcomes. Moving Beyond Talk, Cultivating Cultural Competence: On January 5, 2015 our administrative team and teaching staff participated in professional development training focused on development of cultural competencies. Our learning centered on the examination of our personal “blind spots” regarding our own views and actions connected with “dealing with differences,” as well as, strategies and professional goals to help students, who tend to have their “narratives for dealing with difference predetermined or defined, (often negatively) by others.” Bullying and Harassment - The West Branch CSD’s administrative team and professional counselors attended an anti-bullying and harassment conference in Des Moines this past December. The conference was facilitated by a renowned expert in these areas. She will be facilitating a professional development learning session for our entire staff on April 6, 2015. As a team, we will be implementing updated procedures (safety plans) for helping students who might be experiencing difficulties in these areas. We have seen the Olweus framework as helpful, but want to continue to build our professional competencies to support students. Bullying is not a rite of passage. Standard #3: (Management) An educational leader promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment. Instructional Support Levy (ISL): The WBCSD’s Board of Education and West Branch teachers and administration would like our community to renew the Instructional Support Levy (10 years by public vote.) The ISL generates about $390,000 annually for our students. The money supports instructional materials and supplies needed for students and curriculum needs. No taxes increases will be requested. The WBCSD made great use of ISL funds for our students and schools for over 20 years.

What is ISL money used for? First, the Iowa school funding plan is determined by a complex formula. Legislators knew that the formula alone may not provide sufficient money to support educational programs and created the instructional support program. Appropriate / Approved general fund uses include:

_ Student programs – Textbooks – Enrichment programs – Software – Materials – Training and programs – Classroom equipment and materials

Instructional Support Levy funds cannot be used for general fund purposes in the following areas:

– Dropout prevention programs – Talented and Gifted programs – PPEL uses – Management levy uses

What are the advantages of the Instructional Support Levy (ISL)? The ISL provides 5%-6% of the district’s regular program costs. Without this funding, the district would have to make cuts to the regular program budget including: staff, transportation, classroom supplies, and software among other things. An Instructional Support Levy Resolution to continue participation will be discussed and recommended at the January 12, 2015 Board meeting. The resolution (and additional time line information) will be outlined for the public. There appears to be strong Board support for the extension of this levy. No tax increase will be associated with this resolution. Additional information will be forthcoming to community stakeholders. There will be a public hearing at the February 9, 2015 Board of Education meeting. SAI’s Legislative Priorities for 2015 (A few key school funding priorities are shared below) • Supplemental State Aid: For 2015-16 and 2016-17 we support a growth rate of 6 percent.

The Supplemental State Aid must be established very early in the session as required by current code. The percentage should reflect a true 6 percent increase in the amount of per pupil funding for Supplemental State Aid. We are supportive of changing Supplemental State Aid back to Allowable Growth.

• All-day preschool for 4-year-olds should be funded by the state for economically disadvantaged students to help prevent more learning gaps in the future.

• ELL funding timeline should be expanded to more closely meet the needs of students. Some students need up to seven years for ELL services and support.

• More flexibility is needed in “At-Risk Dropout Prevention” funding regulations. School districts need to innovate and offer at-risk programming that will meet the needs of their at-risk students without unnecessary regulatory constraints.

• Transportation costs vary widely across the state. Additional funding should be provided to school districts above the state transportation average due to distances and other geographical issues.

• The Legislature needs to address the funding gap with the Instructional Support Levy. The state is not funding its share of the equation. If the state chooses not to fully fund its portion then school districts should be allowed to receive the spending authority for the resulting shortcoming.

Standard #4: (Family and Community) An educational leader promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs and mobilizing community resources School Foundation Update: During the November work session, the Board supported moving forward with an effort to revitalize the District School Foundation. The Board will participate in a “school foundation vision-building” Board work session on January 8, 2015, as well as a “foundation design team kickoff meeting” on January 28, 2015. Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Standard #5: (Ethics) An educational leader promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. Anti-Bullying Learning: Mr. Hatfield coordinated the West Branch CSD’s administrative team and professional guidance team’s attendance at a recent “anti-bullying and harassment” conference in Des Moines. The conference was facilitated by a renowned expert in these areas.

Standard #6: (Societal Context) An educational leader promotes the success of all students by understanding the profile of the community and responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context. District leadership continues to attend various Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa planning meetings to continue the district’s presence, input and preparation for the regional academic center’s opening in the fall of 2015. Mr. Hatfield and regional superintendents have submitted letters in support of the academy’s efforts to become a “Regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Innovator Center.” The additional learning opportunities the academy will provide for student will be exceptional. This spring, we will be working to finalize transportation needs. We will provide support for our students to travel to and from the center. Building Principals’ Reports Jess Burger, Elementary Principal

1. Our 3rd grade students held their annual Diversity Day on December 19th. Families, staff, students, and community members came to Hoover Gym to see what students learned while researching various countries around the world (ISSL #2 Culture of Learning).

2. On Monday, January 5th, PK-12 staff participated in a powerful morning of learning and reflecting on cultural competencies. The training was insightful and included an action plan for next steps in improving our support of diverse learners, staff, and families. Hoover Elementary staff spent some time in the afternoon taking a first look at Iowa

Assessment results. Further analysis will occur in the upcoming weeks (ISSL #1 Shared Vision).

3. Our next literacy universal screening window opens on Monday and concludes on February 6th. This data will give us an opportunity to analyze growth and development of students since the fall screening window (ISSL #1 Shared Vision).

4. Six new students joined Hoover Elementary for our 2nd semester (ISSL #3 Management).

Sara Oswald, Middle School Principal

1. A team from Grant Wood AEA including our school psychologist and an autism specialist is preparing to provide staff PD on Managing Conflict: Avoiding Power Struggles. This is part of our ongoing efforts to make every student feel safe and welcome. (ISSL #2: Culture of Learning)

2. 2. Please enjoy this video from our first semester Flight and Space students. Flight and Space is available for 8th grade students interested in Project Lead the Way coursework. Mr. Matt Cain is the instructor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu285vzDp7Y&feature=youtu.be 3. Grant Wood AEA PowerSchool staff has invited WBCSD staff to share our experiences with standards based grading and PowerSchool. We will be sending up to 6 teachers to show the different uses of PowerSchool with SBG in 5th - 12th grades. This is the third year we have been asked to present at this conference. (ISSL #1: Shared Vision; ISSL #2: Culture of Learning)

Shannon Bucknell, High School Principal

1. The enrollment for concurrent, PSEO, and AP courses are up 10 students from the first semester. Students are enrolled in 190 classes. Over half of the senior class are enrolled in these classes while 30% of our juniors are enrolled in these opportunities (ISSL #2 Culture of Learning).

2. We allowed an academic waiver from Physical Education for those students who are enrolled in eight classes. This waiver opportunity has increased the number of students enrolling in eight classes from our Juniors and Seniors. We have 25% of our Senior class enrolled in at least eight academic classes. We have received many positive responses from parents and students about this opportunity (ISSL #1 Shared Vision).

3. WBHS students are continuing to take or retake the ACT. The scores for both our Junior and Senior class are impressive. Currently our Senior class is averaging 24.6 ACT composite score. We are offering an ACT prep seminar hosted by ZAPS at WBHS April 8th (ISSL #1 Shared Vision).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu285vzDp7Y&feature=youtu.be



AGENDA ITEM 11 PERSONNEL ITEMS

A. SUMMARY:

The following are personnel items have transpired since the December meeting.

B. RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the personnel items as presented.

C. Motion to approve the Letters of Assignments as presented: Alternate Motion as Follows:

By

Second

Roll Call Aye Nay


Letter of Assignment Deb McCarthy, High School Special Ed. Associate, Step 2 certified Laura Helderman, part-time Elementary Special Ed. Associate, Step 0 certified



AGENDA ITEM 12 CONSENT ITEMS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

December 17, 2014 Regular Meeting

AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF MONTHLY BILLS

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS

A. Motion to Approve Consent Items

By _____________________________________

Second _________________________________


B. Motion to Amend Consent Items as follows:

By ______________________________________

Second __________________________________


C. Motion to Approve Consent Items as amended:

By ______________________________________

Second __________________________________

WEST BRANCH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Regular Board Meeting Monday, December 17, 2014 City Offices 6:00 p.m. Those present at this meeting included: Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent Kathy Knoop, Board President

Deb Schreiber, Board Member Mike Colbert, Board Member

Mike Owen, Board Member Richard Paulus, Board Member Angie Klinkkammer, Business Manager/Board Secretary Shannon Bucknell, High School Principal Sara Oswald, Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Innovation Jessica Burger, Elementary School Principal Gregory Norfleet

Call to Order/Open Forum: Board President Knoop called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board member Schreiber spoke of the City Planning and Zoning meeting that she had attended the night before. The City, developer and school officials took a look at the new intersection (Main St. and Dawson) where the heavy lift is and when the construction would take place. They also talked about safety concerns, lights and sidewalks. Schreiber said cost sharing was mentioned but not decided upon. Approval of Agenda: Motion Colbert, second Owen to approve the agenda. Roll call vote. All ayes. Honors, Commendations and Success Stories: Success stories were shared. SBRC Application: The District can request modified allowable growth for on time funding for increasing enrollment, open enrollment out and LEP instruction beyond 5 years. Mrs. Klinkkammer informed the Board that there were 8.7 students open enrolled out this year, compared to the fall 2013 certified enrollment. The application gives the Board the spending authority of the modified allowable growth. When the budget is certified in April, the Board will review and at that time can make the decision of whether or not to include on the budget. Motion Owen, second Paulus to approve the SBRC application for open enrollment out. The amount of modified allowable growth is $53,253. Roll call vote. All ayes. IASB District: During the IASB District Caucus held at the Delegate Assembly, the following person was nominated for a three-year term on the IASB Board of Directors commencing January 2015, Board of Education member Keith Westerkamp, Director, District 6. Motion Colbert, second Schreiber to approve the Board vote for Keith Westerkamp. Roll call vote. All ayes. Voluntary Early Retirement: The Board reviews this policy on a yearly basis and may choose to change it or not offer it, in any year. The Board was provided an overview at the November 24th Board work session of qualified staff members, related budget implications, as well as the previous year’s considerations. Board President Knoop told the Board that although they did offer early retirement last year the Board said it would not offer it in FY2015. Motion Colbert, second Owen to not offer early retirement for FY2015. Roll call vote. All ayes. Board Policy Review: Motion Owen, second Schreiber to approve the first reading of policies 502.10-504.1, A, R with the understanding that policy 501.10 will be compared with IASB’s, second reading of policies 502.1-502.9, and third reading of Policy 500. Roll call vote. All ayes. Phase II Facilities Work: The Board has provided input regarding priorities for Phase II facilities work, as well as participated in a joint City, School board infrastructure planning and coordination meeting. Mr. Hatfield provided a brief overview of those discussions and time lines for district facilities and funding considerations. The West High School Parking lot has been completed, a new bus has been purchased, Oliphant Street field lights have been installed, ramps and signage have been put in place at Hoover and the youth baseball field ground leveling has begun. The Board then discussed Phase II and will move forward with restroom restorations at Hoover, the High School east parking lot and the greenhouse glazing. Mr. Hatfield will work on getting bids for these projects. The softball and baseball complex work will move to Phase III as will outdoor concessions, storage and restrooms for the fields.

Administrative Reports: The Administrators highlighted their respective reports. Mr. Hatfield said the District is moving forward with the development of draft calendars utilizing Iowa Code 256.7(19) Instructional Calendar Hours regulations again this year. The instructional hour regulations state that a district must have a minimum of 1080 hours of instruction per year. The WBCSD has averaged 1125 hours of instruction for the past five years. The instructional hour calendar provides a little more flexibility for dealing with weather-related late starts and early release needs. Full day cancellation hours will be made up. Mr. Hatfield also shared news from Department of Education Director Brad Buck. This year, school early start waivers will not be granted unless a District can state that a significant negative educational impact will occur or can be identified without the waiver, Iowa Code 279.10(1) states school shall begin no sooner than a day during the calendar week in which the first day of September falls, if the first day falls on a Sunday, school may begin on a day during the calendar week which immediately proceeds the first day in September. The Board held discussion and expressed their disappointment and frustration with this news from the Director and Governor. The Board expressed that this will impact the calendar coinciding with colleges and students will be on two schedules if taking concurrent enrollment courses. Mr. Hatfield said that finishing the semester before break is better educationally for students and this will impact the semester ending before break. The administration also expressed their frustrations and how it will impact students learning. The Board will contact legislative leaders and let them know the District does not agree with the early start waiver change and wishes to return the control locally. Mrs. Burger shared with the Board about the celebration assembly the elementary had for Leader in Me. She said it was a real success and each grade level shared the results of a goal they have been working on. Also, Mrs. Burger mentioned that the District will not be applying for the Shared Visions grant as the application has been opened up to any interested school. Hoover Preschool does not appear to benefit from reapplying for the grant. Funding from the statewide voluntary preschool will replace the grant. Mrs. Oswald spoke about the professional development in 5th through 12th grade. The teachers have been discussing vertical alignment with the Iowa Core. The groups evaluated their curriculum to determine which concepts are being taught in progression from Grade 5-12. This is an important task to complete regularly in order to have a guaranteed curriculum. Mr. Bucknell shared parent teacher conference attendance percentages. He also mentioned that finals will take place the last two days of school before break. This is trying to create a new culture in the school and preparing them better for college. Personnel Action: Motion Owen, second Colbert to approve the Extra Duty Contracts for Taylor Larson, High School Head Boys Track Coach, Ben Holub, High School Asst Boys Track Coach, Letter of Assignment for Kassie Bailey, Elementary Special Ed, Amber Janssen, Elementary Special Ed. Roll call vote. All ayes. Consent Items: Motion Schrieber, second Colbert to approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes for the November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting and Bills. Roll call vote. All ayes. Adjournment: Motion Owen, second Colbert to enter in to closed session under Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (1a) at 7:37 p.m. Roll call vote. All ayes. ___________________________________ Date Approved ____________________________________ _________________________________ Board Secretary Board President

Bills for Approval January 12, 2015

General Fund 124,192.11$

PPEL Fund 6,802.43$

Capitol Projects Fund 2,365.00$

Debt Service Fund ‐$

Management Fund 41,778.55$

Activity Fund 33,949.57$

Nutrition Fund 18,298.51$

Agency Fund ‐$

227,386.17$

1 10 GENERAL FUNDFund NumberChecking Account ID

ACT SUPPLIES 120.00

AGVANTAGE FS DIESEL 3,544.77

AHLERS AND COONEY MCDC COUNSEL 572.00

AMSAN SUPPLIES 1,954.44

BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY SUPPLIES 49.16

BMO SUPPLIES 3,608.35

BOWER, BRAD UTILITIES 301.50

BUOL, MARY TRAVEL 58.80

BURGER, JESSICA TRAVEL/PHONE 432.96

CAMBIUM LEARNING SUBSCRIPTION 99.95

CITY OF WEST BRANCH UTILITIES 3,073.42

CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOLS OPEN ENROLLMENT 3,060.50

CONSUMERS CO-OP SOCIETY GAS 772.81

CULLIGAN WATER TECHNOLOGIES W SOFTENER 165.00

DE LAGE LANDEN COPIER 2,885.19

DEMCO SUPPLIES 298.34

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUS INSPECTION 680.00

DEWEYS JACK & JILL SUPPLIES 15.66

DON'S TRUCK SALES PARTS 227.52

FERRELLGAS SUPPLIES 56.91

FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, INC. BOOKS 1,021.62

FORTUNE, MICHELLE SUPPLIES 38.58

GRANT WOOD AEA WORKSHOP 410.00

HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS MATERIALS 33.85

HATFIELD, KEVIN PHONE 101.46

HEARTLAND SHREDDING INC SHREDDING 30.00

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPEN ENROLLMENT 3,060.50

HILL HARDWOOD SUPPLY WOOD TECH SUPPLIES 527.21

HY VEE SUPPLIES 191.96

IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPEN ENROLLMENT 43,306.08

IOWA FIRE EQUIPMENT INSPECTION 31.98

IPERS IPERS 1,497.63

J W PEPPER OF MINNEAPOLIS SUPPLIES 272.99

JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS BUSINESS FORMS 165.34

JOHNSON, CARISSA TAG SPEAKER 120.00

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT 175.00

LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS PHONE/INTERNET 7,340.77

LINDER TIRE SERVICE INC PARTS/SERVICE 267.15

LOWE'S SUPPLIES 23.75

MAIL FINANCE POSTAGE 250.05

MCGRAW-HILL SCHOOL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, LLC WONDERS 3,269.00

MENARD'S SUPPLIES 207.30

MERCER ADMINISTRATION HEALTH INSURANCE 1,343.69

MIDWEST FRAME AND AXLE PARTS/SERVICE 153.18

MOORE'S WELDING SERVICE 70.00

MORISCHE, KIMBERLY TAG SUPPLIES 84.52

MORNING STAR ASSOCIATES CONSULTING 229.16

PARKSIDE SERVICE TIRES 924.92

PHELPS LAUNDRY 36.72

PHIL JOHNSON STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TRAINING 2,083.00

PLUMBERS SUPPLY COMPANY SUPPLIES 262.18

PLUNKETTS SERVICE 194.68

PRESS CITIZEN MEDIA ADVERTISING 531.70

QUILL CORPORATION SUPPLIES 709.34

R K DIXON COMPANY SUPPLIES 1,984.40

ROYAL IMAGING SUPPLIES SUPPLIES 344.40

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RUSSELL'S LOCKSMITH SUPPLIES 29.50

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS SUBSCRIPTION 53.00

SCHOOL BUS SALES PARTS 316.68

SEMINOLE ENERGY GAS 459.47

SHULTICE, BLAKE ROOM SUPPLIES-SHULTICE 36.98

SOLON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPEN ENROLLMENT 12,242.00

STAPLES SUPPLIES 54.96

TIFCO INDUSTRIES PARTS 56.95

TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPEN ENROLLMENT 6,121.00

US CELLULAR PHONE 273.87

WASTE MANAGEMENT GARBAGE 1,596.69

WEST BRANCH TIMES ADVERTISING 130.12

WEST LIBERTY CSD OPEN ENROLLMENT 9,181.50

WEST MUSIC COMPANY SUPPLIES 77.00

WILLIAM MACGILL AND CO SUPPLIES 291.00

10 124,192.11Fund Number

1 22 MANAGEMENT FUNDFund NumberChecking Account ID

MIDAMERICA ADMINISTRATIVE RETIREMENT EARLY RETIREMENT 41,778.55


1 33 CAPITAL PROJECTSFund NumberChecking Account ID

LARRYS PARKING LOT SERVICE HS PARKING LOT SERVICE 2,365.00


1 36 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENTFund NumberChecking Account ID

BMO EQUIPMENT 4,988.05

BOWER, BRAD LEASE 600.00

IOWA MS INC HVAC SERVICE 654.40

STAPLES SUPPLIES 559.98


1 175,138.09Checking Account ID

2 61 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUNDFund NumberChecking Account ID

ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO MILK 2,340.30

DEWEYS JACK & JILL SUPPLIES 30.63

EARTHGRAINS SUPPLIES 543.26

MARTIN BROTHERS SUPPLIES 9,231.34

US FOODS SUPPLIES 6,152.98



3 21 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUNDFund NumberChecking Account ID

ADEPT ENGRAVING LLC JUNIOR FUNDRAISER 1,673.19

ALTER, DUANE OFFICIAL 105.00

ANNEN, DAVE OFFICIAL 55.00

BMO STATE BASKETBALL 7,903.08

BUTLER, TERRY OFFICIAL 140.00

CARLSON, JIM OFFICIAL 95.00

CROWE, ROBERT OFFICIAL 90.00

ELITE SPORTS CLOTHING 1,326.00

FANNON, JERRY OFFICIAL 55.00

FARRINGTON, BRADY OFFICIAL 90.00

GREENE, TROY OFFICIAL 55.00

HALL, KIM OFFICIAL 95.00

HARPOLE, PATRICIA SUPPLIES 19.98

HAUB, TYLER DRUMLINE 400.00

HEALY AWARDS VARSITY LETTER 848.20

HEIM, AL OFFICIAL 90.00

HEIM, CORD OFFICIAL 90.00

HOLLYWOOD GRAPHICS SPORTS BANNERS 5,346.95


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HUMPHREYS SOUND AND LIGHT SERVICE 130.00

HY VEE BBMEALS 390.50

IBCA MEMBERSHIP 120.00

ICAOA SCHEDULING FEE 100.00

ICKOWITZ, SETH OFFICIAL 85.00

IOWA CITY LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING 753.75

JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL WRESTLING ENTRY FEE 70.00

JOHNSON, ROGER OFFICIAL 55.00

KELLEY, STEVE OFFICIAL 105.00

LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS BEAR ADV 64.35

LONGTIN, JEFF OFFICIAL 55.00

MATZEN, DREW OFFICIAL 90.00

MCDOWELL, STEVE OFFICIAL 90.00

MCKEONE, JAMES OFFICIAL 85.00

MINNTEX CITRUS FFA FRUIT 10,902.33

PATRICK, TROY OFFICIAL 55.00

PETER EILERS OFFICIAL 55.00

PETERSEN, STEVE OFFICIAL 115.00

PROM, NATHAN OFFICIAL 55.00

SEIBA JAZZ FESTIVAL ENTRY FEE 120.00

SHAWVER, EMMY COLORGAURD 400.00

STONE, TRACY OFFICIAL 85.00

TRI COUNTY SCHOOL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT FEE 75.00

VAUGHN, LINDA OFFICIAL 55.00

WERNIMONT, TED OFFICIAL 55.00

WEST BRANCH TIMES ADVERTISING 778.00

WEST MUSIC COMPANY MUSIC 21.94

WIELAND, CHET OFFICIAL 90.00

WREDE, ERIC TRAVEL 246.30

YUSKA, BILL OFFICIAL 85.00

ZECK, GARY OFFICIAL 85.00




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285.00SBG WORKSHOP10 3200 2213 100 3373 331COA Number: Description:

15.91ANDY MARK10 3200 2239 380 8080 618COA Number: Description:

112.50BALLOON10 3200 2239 380 8080 618COA Number: Description:

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345.98CALENDARS21 3200 1400 910 6212 618COA Number: Description:

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FINANCIAL CONTROL SHEET

MONTH: December 2014

#10 Operating #22 Management #36 PPEL#33 Capi

Projecttol s

#31Pr

Bond oject

#3B

5 Sales Tax ond Project

#40 DebService

t #21 Activity

#91/#92 Agency Funds #61 Nutrition TOTAL

Beginning Balance 1,977,$ 626.77 $ 98,787.18 647,228.37$ 700,4$ 56.10 $ - $ 500.00 238,859$ .30 194$ ,842.39 26,558.37$ 102,450.76$ 3,987,309.24$

Receipts (+) 694,$ 297.37 $ 5,941.75 172,470.36$ 59,8$ 87.64 $ - $ - 8,143$ .67 28$ ,216.85 30.00$ 23,235.49$ 992,223.13$

Expenditures (-) 692,$ 623.28 $ 15,271.50 90,844.20$ 1,1$ 83.23 $ - $ - 750$ .00 73$ ,430.33 30.00$ 25,720.37$ 899,852.91$

OTHER $ - $ - -$ 20,2$ 03.55 $ - $ - $ - $ - -$ 20,203.55$

Ending Balance 1,979,$ 300.86 $ 89,457.43 728,854.53$ 738,9$ 56.96 $ - $ 500.00 246,252$ .97 149$ ,628.91 26,558.37$ 99,965.88$ 4,079,679.46$

Acct. Receivable 275.25$ 1,100.55$ 1,375.80$ Acct. Payable -$ -$ Bond payment fund -$ 121,221.96$ 121,221.96$ Investment 211,526.08$ 256,002.50$ 467,528.58$

Actual GAAP Bal. 2,191,$ 102.19 $ 89,457.43 728,854.53$ 1,116,1$ 81.42 $ - $ 500.00 246,252$ .97 149$ ,628.91 26,558.37$ 101,066.43$ 4,669,805.80$ * * * * * * * * * *

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Date Gross Net19-Dec-14 439,$ 731.11 309,072.43$

***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************BANK BALANCES Interest RateCSB $870,986.88 $ 89,457.43 $499,934.53 $330,037.57 $0.00 $500.00 $246,252.97 $148,903.07 $20,005.17 $47,225.62 $2,253,303.24 0.50%ISJIT $1,108,313.98 $228,920.00 $408,919.39 $725.84 $6,553.20 $52,740.26 $1,806,172.67 0.01%CD-CSB $211,526.08 $188,258.21 $399,784.29 1.00%

FINANCIAL CONTROL SHEET

MONTH: December 2013

#10 Operating #22 Management #36 PPEL#33 Capi

Projecttol s

#31Pr

Bond oject

#3B

5 Sales Tax ond Project

#40 DebService

t #21 Activity

#91/#92 Agency Funds #61 Nutrition TOTAL

Beginning Balance 1,818,$ 299.00 $ 59,969.36 613,078.24$ 688,3$ 64.40 $ - $ 500.00 235,418$ .18 212$ ,832.08 23,822.37$ 81,320.63$ 3,733,604.26$

Receipts (+) 598,$ 029.47 $ 3,592.77 175,374.13$ 69,1$ 08.14 $ - $ - 5,696$ .77 25$ ,523.89 -$ 23,013.22$ 900,338.39$

Expenditures (-) 685,$ 446.49 $ 13,066.00 8,544.90$ 20,4$ 28.55 $ - $ - 8,452$ .50 56$ ,757.70 -$ 20,358.12$ 813,054.26$

OTHER $ - $ - -$ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - -$ -$

Ending Balance 1,730,$ 881.98 $ 50,496.13 779,907.47$ 737,0$ 43.99 $ - $ 500.00 232,662$ .45 181$ ,598.27 23,822.37$ 83,975.73$ 3,820,888.39$

Acct. Receivable 275.25$ 1,100.55$ 1,375.80$ Acct. Payable -$ -$ Bond payment fund -$ 122,571.86$ 122,571.86$ Investment 210,972.58$ 256,002.50$ 466,975.08$

Actual GAAP Bal. 1,942,$ 129.81 $ 50,496.13 779,907.47$ 1,115,6$ 18.35 $ - $ 500.00 232,662$ .45 181$ ,598.27 23,822.37$ 85,076.28$ 4,411,811.13$ * * * * * * * * * *

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Date Gross Net19-Dec-13 435,$ 763.19 304,242.23$

***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************BANK BALANCES Interest RateCSB $1,222,396.15 $ 50,496.13 $609,326.34 $289,839.80 $0.00 $500.00 $232,662.45 $181,598.27 $18,829.17 $64,121.39 $2,669,769.70 0.50%ISJIT $508,485.83 $170,581.13 $447,204.19 $4,993.20 $19,854.34 $1,151,118.69 0.01%CD-CSB $210,972.58 $187,989.63 $398,962.21 1.00%

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School Finance ReportDecember 31, 2014

50% of the School Year Complete

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1) Instructional (1000-1999) $7,050,000 $622,275 $536,560 $2,395,122 34.0% 7.6% $4,654,8782) Support Services(2000-2999) $3,575,000 $240,639 $229,171 $1,525,402 42.7% 6.4% $2,049,5983) Non-Instructional(3000-3999) $400,000 $25,073 $24,671 $104,952 26.2% 6.2% $295,0484) Other Expenditures((4000-5299) $2,502,403 $11,591 $4,571 $1,029,990 41.2% 0.2% $1,472,413Total $13,527,403 $ 899,578 794,973$ 5,055,4$ 65 37.4% 5.9% $8,471,938

Operating Fund $9,507,403 $3,890,711 $692,350 $729,629 $3,180,164 33.4% 7.7% 82% 19% 6,327,239 710,548

PPEL $900,000 $332,064 $90,844 $6,223 $381,016 42.3% 0.7% 115% 2% 518,984 (48,952)

Management $320,000 $158,887 $15,272 $2,395 $217,115 67.8% 0.7% 137% 2% 102,885 (58,228)

Activity $440,000 $221,865 $73,430 $30,844 $189,912 43.2% 7.0% 86% 14% 250,088 31,954

Nutrition $415,000 $127,081 $25,720 $25,045 $109,265 26.3% 6.0% 86% 20% 305,735 17,816

Capitol Projects $1,310,000 $364,385 $1,182 $937 $786,608 60.0% 0.1% 216% 0% 523,392 (422,223)

Debt Service $635,000 $397,468 $750 $0 $190,821 30.1% 0.0% 48% 0% 444,179 206,647

Agencyge $4,660$ $30 $0 $564 0.0%$56 0 0% 0.00 0%% 12% 0% (564) 4,096,096

Total $13,527,403 $5,497,122 $899,578 $795,073 $5,055,465 37.4% 5.9% 92% 14% 8,471,938 441,656

Sales Tax Bond Project $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0% 0.0% 0% 0% 0 0

Bond payment transfer $0 $190,071 $0 $0 $190,071 0.0% 0.0% 0% 0% 0 0

Total Expenditures $13,527,403 $5,687,193 $899,578 $795,073 $5,245,536

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School Finance ReportDecember 31, 2013

50% of the School Year Complete

Current Budget Y-T-D Revenue ThExp is Mon

Exp. Last Month

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Last th

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Balance (Revenues)

1) Instructional (1000-1999) $6,525,000 $517,325 $489,153 $2,217,014 34.0% 7.5% $4,307,9862) Support Services(2000-2999) $3,360,000 $244,305 $233,007 $1,346,789 40.1% 6.9% $2,013,2113) Non-Instructional(3000-3999) $365,000 $19,726 $23,522 $117,071 32.1% 6.4% $247,9294) Other Expenditures((4000-5299) $2,366,062 $11,270 $6,154 $464,761 19.6% 0.3% $1,901,301Total $12,616,062 $ 792,626 751,836$ 4,145,6$ 36 32.9% 6.0% $8,470,426

Operating Fund $9,191,062 $3,764,787 $685,446 $689,773 $3,094,685 33.7% 7.5% 82% 18% 6,096,377 670,102

PPEL $540,000 $341,208 $8,545 $10,093 $163,804 30.3% 1.9% 48% 3% 376,196 177,404

Management $250,000 $133,523 $13,066 $19 $162,872 65.1% 0.0% 122% 0% 87,128 (29,349)

Activity $420,000 $187,239 $56,758 $28,264 $168,818 40.2% 6.7% 90% 15% 251,182 18,422

Nutrition $375,000 $121,806 $20,358 $23,602 $118,978 31.7% 6.3% 98% 19% 256,022 2,828

Capitol Projects $1,210,000 $205,317 $0 $0 $235,447 19.5% 0.0% 115% 0% 974,553 (30,130)

Debt Service $630,000 $394,221 $8,453 $0 $200,624 31.8% 0.0% 51% 0% 429,376 193,597

Agencyge $3,039 $0 $85 $408 0.0%$ 08 0 0% 0.00 0%% 13%3% 3% (408) 2,631( ,63

Total $12,616,062 $5,151,140 $792,626 $751,836 $4,145,636 32.9% 6.0% 80% 15% 8,470,426 1,005,504

Sales Tax Bond Project $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0% 0.0% 0% 0% 0 0

Bond payment transfer $0 $191,421 $0 $0 $191,421 0.0% 0.0% 0% 0% 0 0

Total Expenditures $12,616,062 $5,342,561 $792,626 $751,836 $4,337,057

Notes from the Business Office, December 2014:

• Participated in IASBO monthly webinar – calendar of critical dates.

• Continued work on negotiation spreadsheets and information.

• Attended IASBO regional meeting and webinar covering Title II Part A.

• Worked with Principals on the Drop Out prevention application which was completed and certified.

• Worked on Instructional Support Resolutions and Publications.

• Attended Schedule B meeting.

• Participated in webinar for natural gas interruptible program.

• Met with Claimaid representative and processed all Medicaid billings to date.

• Attended joint City / School Board meeting.

• Prepared and sent in final early retirement payment.

• Participated in Software Unlimited webinars (year end payroll and accounts

payable).

• Submitted monthly nutrition reimbursement reports.

• Monthly payroll and reports.

• Monthly bills and board reports.



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A. Motion to Adjourn

By _________________________________________________

Second _____________________________________________


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