Teacher Librarians, from left, Sue Inhelder (MHS), Erin Faas (Rogers) and Beth Steffa (Anson) were recognized by the board for receiving Outstanding School Library Program awards from the Iowa Association of School Librarians.
Teacher librarians recognized
Three teacher librarians in the district were recognized by the school board for receiving Outstanding School Library Program awards from the Iowa Association of School Librarians. The librarians included Sue Inhelder of MHS, Erin Faas of Rogers and Beth Steffa of Anson.
Strategic Action Plan
Dr. Marvin Wade gave an update on the Strategic Action Plan. He said there are legitimate reasons to extend the plan another year, which will be through the 2015-16 school year. The two main reasons include: 2015-2016 is the last year of Iowa Assessments and all nine measures of the Department of Education’s School/District Rankings will go into effect during fall of 2016 (both will have significant influence on the Strategic Action Plan). This was an information item only at the meeting and not up for board approval. For additional details on the plan, click here.
Bus purchases
Transportation Director Don Meyer presented bus bids to the board, which were approved as part of the bus replacement schedule. The district purchased two 77-passenger buses and one 36-passenger bus from Hoglund Bus Company for $243,968 and one 84-passenger bus from School Bus Sales for $91,510. The total amount for all four buses is $335,478, which will be paid for by Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) funds.
Board policies
711.1R – Student Eligibility of Bus Service – Brought to board (regulations don’t need formal approval)
905.2 – Parent Teacher Organization Building Use – No changes, marked reviewed.
905.4- Gratuities to Personnel – Marked as reviewed
905.5 – Supervision by School Personnel – Marked reviewed
905.6 – Loan of School Equipment– Marked reviewed
905.7 – Motorized Vehicles on School Property – Marked reviewed
905.9 – Smoking in School District Facilities – Will be brought back to board
For personnel items, click here
The Board Report 