BoardofEducationMuscatineCommunitySchoolDistrict

Monday,March6,2017MeetingLocation:CityHallTime:7p.m.

AGENDA

I. RollCallandDeterminationofQuorumII. RecitePledgeofAllegianceIII. WelcometoVisitorsandMediaRepresentativeandIntroductionIV. StudentCouncilReportV. EmployeeRecognitionAwards(p.3)VI. CitizensSpeakVII. ConsentAgenda**ThefollowingitemsareconsideredtoberoutinebytheBoardofEducationandwillbeenactedbyonemotion.TherewillbenoseparatediscussionoftheseitemsunlessaDirectorsorequests,inwhicheventtheitemwillberemovedfromtheConsentAgendaandconsideredinitsnormalsequencefromtheagenda. A.Minutes (VIII-A-1-a)p.7 B.EmploymentRecommendations (VIII-A-1-b)p.12

C.FieldTrips (VIII-A-1-c)p.19 C.BillsandClaims (VIII-A-2-a)p.27VIII. BoardGoals

A. Action/PossibleAction

1. BoardGoal:StudentAchievement

a) TheminutesoftheFebruary13,2017RegularMeetingandFebruary27,2017WorkSession–action**(p.7)

b) EmploymentRecommendations–action**(p.12)

c) FieldTrips–action(p.19)**

(1) HondurasResearchExpedition–OperationWallaceatoCusucoNationalParkandRoatan,Honduras,June13-27,2017.

(2) APLanguage/LiteratureHonorsEnglishStudentstoDublin,London,andParisinJuly2017.

2. BoardGoal:FinancialStability

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a) BillsandClaims–action**(p.27)b) 2017-18SchoolFees–action(p.28)

3. BoardGoal:Facilities

a) TakeactionontheMiddleSchoolFurnitureProjectintheamountof$774,526(actualcost:$854,526less$80,000HNIDonation)–action

A. DiscussionandInformation

1. BoardGoal:StudentAchievement

a) Pre-AdvancedPlacementPreviewPresentation(p.33)b) LeadershipMagnetPresentation(p.36)

2. BoardGoal:Facilities

a) PublicHearingontheProposedPlans,Specifications,ProposedFormofContract,andtheEstimatedCostofSaidimprovementsoftheMHSGymnasiumEntrance–6p.m.,March27,2017attheAdministrationCenterAuditorium(p.41)

3. BoardGoal:FinancialStability

a) PublicHearingforthePurposeofCertifyingthe2017-18Budget–6p.m.,March27,2017attheAdministrationCenterAuditorium(p.43)

b) BudgetConsiderationsDiscussion

II. Announcement/Meetings/EventsMarch6-9,2017 Parent-TeacherConferencesMarch9,2017 2HourEarlyDismissalforParent-TeacherConferencesMarch10,2017 NoSchool–ConferenceCompDayMarch13-17,2017 SpringBreak–NoSchoolMarch27,2017 BoardWorkSession;6p.m.;AdministrationCenterApril4,2017 PovertytoPossibilityCommunityPresentation–6p.m.–MCCBob

RoachTheater

III. ClosedSessionperIowaCodeChapter21.5(i)–actionIV. Takeactiontopursueterminationofanadministrativecontractduetoreductioninforcebased

onbudgetdeficit–action

V. Adjourn

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Employee Recognition Awards - March The MCSD Employee Recognition Award is for those employees who go above and beyond on a continual basis for students, staff, and/or parents. Nominations can come from community members, parents, and staff members. The district will be recognizing employees monthly in their buildings as well as at the televised board meeting. The district would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you and congratulate March's best of the best at MCSD!

Liz Panther - Instructional Coach - Central Middle School Nominated by Laney Berry

"Liz Panther has been an Instructional Coach at Central Middle School for three years. In addition to her full-time job as an IC she is also a wife, a mother to two young children, and a graduate student. Liz has a unique combination of bubbly personality, genuineness and attention to detail that makes her a natural leader. People seek out and trust her knowledgeable, thoughtful and caring advice. Her energy and spirit inspires and motivates others to strive for their personal best. She is tenacious and persistent, yet loving and humble. Liz has an infectious laugh and a smile that lights up a room. She is a true asset to our building and district and I consider myselfvery lucky to work side-by-side with her every day. " Laney Berry

Michelle Dusenberry - First Grade Teacher at Grant Elementary Nominated by: Jaimie Caffery

"Michelle Dusenberry continues to go above and beyond for her past and present students! She provides tutoring for students, and she makes sure the students are getting the support they need to be successful at school. Michelle's goal is to get to know all of her students, so she can provide them with an environment that meets their needs as a learner. If the student needs to stand while reading, Michelle makes sure there is a spot where the child can stand. If a student will benefit from a shorter pencil, Michelle will research and buy the best pencil for the individual student.

Michelle is a master at involving parents. She invites them into her classroom early and often, and most of the parents volunteer for hours at a time. They love being in her classroom as much as her students!

Michelle is a positive role model for her students. She praises hard work and effort, and her students know they are very loved! Michelle sings to and with her classroom as often as possible. This is very motivating and fun for the students. Their classroom mission statement is: We will fill up hearts and fix hearts, one first grader at a time by being kind on the outside and inside too,your heart,your heart, will never be blue!

There is no doubt that. .. once a student of Michelle Dusenberry, always a student of Michelle Dusenberry!" Jaimie Caffery

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Employee Recognition, continued

Stephanie Zillig - Instructional Coach at Jefferson Elementary Nominated by: John Laos

"She does a great job and makes the school a better place with her enthusiasm for education. She has an attitude towards learning that makes even the teachers want to learn more. She finds the positive in any situation and makes all the people at Jefferson's day better. Plus, she really likes data!!" John Laos

Emily Goddard - English Language Arts Teacher at West Middle School Nominated by Melissa Randleman

"Mrs. Goddard does such an amazing job at valuing the individual strengths in her students. She cares about their character and their personal growth. She encourages them and lifts them up. Her friendly and calm disposition, radiates the classroom. We are thankful to have been able to meet her and thank her for being so kind and loving to our children. " Melissa Randleman

Daphne Donald - Administrative Assistant/Special Program - Admin Center N aminated by Jessi Freers

"In my years working with Daphne she continues to go above and beyond in her duties as the Administrative Assistant for Special Programs. She is one of those people who you can go to with any special education-related question and she will know the answer or know the source to go to for the answer. There have been many times when I have become aware of a special education situation and have gone to Daphne for assistance and she has already handled the situation. She also always has coffee going in her office if you ever need a pick-me-up! "Jessi Freers

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Recognizing Excellence awards!

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ACTION/  POSSIBLE  ACTION  

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 Board  Goal:  

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UNOFFICIALMINUTESMUSCATINESCHOOLBOARDOFEDUCATION

REGULARSESSIONFebruary13,2017

TheBoardofEducationoftheMuscatineCommunitySchoolDistrict,intheCountyofMuscatine,StateofIowa,metinregularsessiononMonday,February13,2017at7p.m.atCityHall.PresidentTammiDrawbaughcalledthemeetingtoorder.DirectorsTimBower,JohnDaBeet,AaronFinn,NathanMather,andMaryWildermuthwerepresent.DirectorRandyNaberwasabsent.AlsopresentwereSuperintendentJerryRiibeandDirectorofFinanceTomAnderson.TheboardrecitedthePledgeofAllegiance.PresidentDrawbaughwelcomedvisitorsandmediarepresentatives.MeganCustisandKateGabriel,MHSStudentCouncilRepresentatives,providedastudentcouncilupdatetotheboard.Fiveemployeeswererecognizedasthosewhogoaboveandbeyondforstudents,staff,andparentsaspartofthedistrict’sRecognizingExcellenceEmployeeAwardProgram.Employeesarenominatedbytheirpeers,thecommunity,andparents.TheemployeesrecognizedforFebruarywere:MarySpratt,ErinThomas,ShaunaDennison,NickySand,andAngieCurtis.Thedistrictandboardwillberecognizingemployeesateachregularboardmeetingthisschoolyear.NoonespokeduringtheCitizensSpeakportionofthemeeting.

AmotionwasmadebyDirectorMatherandsecondedbyDirectorDabeettoapprovetheconsentagendawhichincludes:

• TheminutesoftheJanuary9,2017RegularMeetingandtheJanuary23,2017WorkSession.

• EmploymentRecommendationsof:o NewHires–ScheduleC:RobAwbrey–WrestlingCoach;MikeFladlien–

MockTrial;AlMcDonald–MHSBoysBasketball;MaryGoedken–MHSBoysTennis;ChrisHoffman–MHSRobotics;andClayDillon–MHSAssistantSoftball.

o Resignations–ScheduleC:WadeMcLeod–MHSWrestling(1/2contract);RyanKitzmann-MHSRobotics;GregBrowne–MiddleSchoolTrack;JimLankey–MHSGirlsTennis.

o NewHires–ClassifiedProfessional:PatriciaFritz–ElementaryAttendanceCoordinator.

o Resignations–CertifiedStaff:SuzanneChristenson–7thGradeELA&HonorsELA@CMS(effectiveendof2016/17academicyear);HeatherFrance–MHSLanguageArts(effective2/13/17);MarindaGacke–CMSScience(effectiveendof2016/17academicyear);SarahOhl–Jefferson4thGrade(effectiveendof2016/17academicyear);andAustinSiefers–WMSVocalMusic(effective1/25/17).

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o Resignations–Administration–JaimieCaffery–GrantPrincipal(effectiveendof2016/17academicyear).

• BillsandClaimsagainstthedistrictdatedFebruary13,2017Allayes;motioncarried.

SuperintendentRiibereviewedtheproposedacademiccalendarsfor2017-18and2018-19schoolyears.

AmotionwasmadebyDirectorBowerandsecondedbyDirectorFinntoapprovethe2017-18and2018-19schoolcalendars.Allayes;motioncarried.

SarahBohnsackfromthedistrict’sauditor’sBohnsack&FrommeltLLPpresentedtheJune30,2016AuditResults.

AmotionwasmadebyDirectorBowerandsecondedbyDirectorDabeettoplaceonfiletheAuditofFY2016.Allayes,motioncarried.

DirectorofFinanceTomAndersonpresentedthebudgetguarantee/adjustmentfortheboard’sconsideration.

AmotionwasmadebyDirectorFinnandsecondedbyDirectorBowertoapprovethebudgetguaranteeresolutionforfiscalyear2017-2018fortheregularprogrambudgetadjustmentasallowedundersection257.14,CodeofIowa.Allayes;motioncarried.

TylerRileyofFEHArchitectspresentedtheMHSPhaseIIConstructionProjectplans.

AmotionwasmadebyDirectorDabeetandsecondedbyDirectorBowertoapprovetheMHSProjectPhaseIIDesign,ConstructionDocuments,andReleasetoContractorsforBidSolicitation.Allayes;motioncarried.

LizHollingworthDirectoroftheUniversityofIowa’sCenterforEvaluationandAssessmentpresentedherfindingsfromtheDistrictNeedsAssessmentconductedthispastfall.ConsultantsChuckMangesandDaveMarkwardpresentedonthedistrict’slong-rangeplanningprocess.SuperintendentRiibepresentedonapossibleSystemsThinkingmodelfortheat-riskstudentpopulation.DirectorofFinanceTomAndersonreviewedthefinancialsforthemonthofJanuary,2017.PresidentDrawbaughprovidedthefollowingannouncementsandmeetingdates: February16,2017:IASBStatePennyDiscussion@Mt.Pleasant

February20,2017:President’sDay–NoSchool February27,2017:BoardWorkSessionat6p.m.attheAdministrationCenter.

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AmotionwasmadebyDirectorMatherandsecondedbyDirectorDabeettoadjournthemeeting.Allayes;motioncarried.Time:8:50p.m.

TammiDrawbaugh,PresidentLisaMosierBunn,Secretary

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MINUTESMUSCATINESCHOOLBOARDOFEDUCATION

WORKSESSIONFebruary27,2017

TheBoardofEducationoftheMuscatineCommunitySchoolDistrict,intheCountyofMuscatine,StateofIowa,metinworksessiononMonday,February27,2017at6p.m.atMuscatineHighSchool,2705CedarStreet,inStudentCommons.PresidentTammiDrawbaughcalledthemeetingtoorder.DirectorsTimBower,JohnDabeet,AaronFinn,NathanMather,RandyNaber,andMaryWildermuthwerepresent.SuperintendentJerryRiibe,districtadministrator,membersoftheDistrictAdvisoryCommittee,membersoftheSchoolImprovementAdvisoryCommittee,andfacilitatorsChuckMangesandDaveMarkwardwerealsopresent.(PresidentDrawbaughleftat7:15p.m.toattendavocalmusicconcert.)TheboardrecitedthePledgeofAllegiance.PresidentDrawbaughwelcomedvisitorsandmediarepresentatives.Thepurposeofthemeetingwastoprovideguidanceandfeedbackasthedistrictworkstowardsdevelopingitsboardgoals,mission,corevalues,andvision.Peopleweredividedintofivegroupsandrotatedthroughfivedifferentcategories:mission/vision,corevalues,academic,social/emotional,andfiscal/facilities.Vision-Presenter:ChuckMangesGroupmemberswereassessedthetaskoflookingatthedistrict'scurrentvisionstatementandthenofferingtheirsuggestionsonhowtomakethismoresuccinct(ideallythevisionshouldbe10-15wordsinlength)andembodythedistrict'svisionforeducatingMuscatine'schildren.CoreValues-Presenter:DaveMarkwardGroupmembersreviewedsamplesofcorevalues(corevalues=howwegoaboutdoingourwork)andthenchose/developedfour-fivetheyfeltrepresentMCSD.Academics-Presenters:ElenaBobayandShaunaDennisonMrs.BobayandMs.Dennisonrevieweddataonattendance,FASTdata,andACTdataanddiscussedotherfocusareasincludingpost-secondaryattendanceanddiploma+.SocialandEmotional-Presenters:JoelleMcConnahaandTerryHogensonMs.McConnahaandMr.Hogensonreviewedinformationfromthedistrict'sneedsassessment,theproposedgoalfromthisinformation,andthePK-12thgraderecommendations.Groupmemberswereaskedtoprovidefeedback.Fiscal/Facilities-Presenters:ChrisNienhausandJeffMillerMr.NienhausandMr.MillerreviewedtheMasterFacilityPlanforthenextfiveyears,fundingallocation,andthechallengesaheadforsomeofthedistrict'scurrentschoolbuildings.Groupmemberswereaskedtoprovidefeedbackand/oroffersuggestionsandideasregardingfacilities.Thefacilitatorsandadministrationwillgathertheinformationandfeedbackobtainedfromeach

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ofthesegroups.ThisinformationwillguidethedistrictandboardindevelopingMCSD'sboardgoals,mission/vision,andcorevalues.ThenextregularboardmeetingisscheduledforMonday,March6,2017at7p.m.atCityHall.

AmotionwasmadebyDirectorFinnandsecondedbyDirectorBowertoadjournthemeeting.Allayes;motioncarried.Time:8:17p.m.

TammiDrawbaugh,PresidentLisaMosierBunn,Secretary

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  MARCH   6,   2017 EMPLOYMENT   RECOMMENDATIONS    HIRES   ­   CERTIFIED   STAFF Alexandra   Walgren   ­   English   Language   Arts,   MHS   ­   $37,190.00   effective   2017­18   (replaces Rachel   Fallon   or   Heather   France)   RESIGNATIONS   ­   CERTIFIED   STAFF Margaret   Stadtwald­6th   Grade   English/Language   Arts   and   Social   Studies,   CMS   (end   of   2016­17 academic   year)     NEW   HIRES   ­   SCHEDULE   C       RESIGNATIONS   ­   SCHEDULE   C Lindsay   Moeller­7th   Grade   Volleyball   Head   Coach      (end   of   2016/17   academic   year) Shannon   Walker   ­   Student   Council,    MHS   effective   2/16/17 Debbi   Sulzberger   ­   Color   Guard,   MHS Dennis   Schuur   ­   MS   Basketball   (Girls) Dennis      Schuur   ­   MS   Basketball   (Boys)  RESIGNATIONS   ­   ADMINISTRATION  Mark   Olmstead   ­   WMS   Assistant   Principal              

 

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February 16,2017 To Whom It May Concern:

I am resigning from my 7th grade volleyball head coach position effective for the 2017-2018 school year.

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Shannon Walker Muscatine High School February 14th, 2017

Dear Jill Bourquin and Andy Werling,

I have had a wonderful experience working with the Student Council these past few months. As a result, it is a bittersweet occasion that I write to you this afternoon, announcing my resignation from the position as one of the Student Council Advisors. As a second year teacher teaching three different subjects it took a toll on my health. My last day of work with the student council will be Thursday, February 16th, 2017.

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of an amazing team assisting the leaders of the student body. I learned many things from both my fellow advisors and the students on the council. Once I have settled into my role as a teacher in the next few years, I look forward to working with student council if a position becomes available.

Shannon I Walker Science Teacher

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February 23, 2017

Dear Mr. Heid,

After great deliberation, it is with deepest regret that I put my resignation for the colorguard C position in for the upcoming 2017 season, as I will be moving out of state.

I have enjoyed every minute working with the Mighty Muskie Marching Band and will continue to follow my alumni band!

I wish you all the best in the future!

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February 23,2017

Brian Walthart Athletic Director Central and West Middle School

Dear Brian:

I wish to resign both my positions as boys and girls basketball coach. I have enjoyed my time as coach but have decided to pursue other interests.

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March 3,2017

Dear Board of Education:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that this will be my last year as Assistant Principal at Muscatine Community Schools. My current contract expires on June 30,2017. I am resigning my position effective that date.

Thank you to the principals, teachers, and staff members who make Muscatine Community Schools a great place to work and serve. You have worked wholeheartedly to give the students who attend Muscatine Community Schools a quality education. While change is inevitable in education, the primary goal of giving students the skills and mindset to be successful never changes.

Thank you to all of the Board members, both past and present, whose knowledge and support made my time as assistant principal a great experience. It has been an honor to work with you for the past nine years.

Most importantly, I would like to thank all the students for the opportunity to serve you over the past nine years. During this time we have made incredible strides towards shifting the paradigm of our work to a focus on instructional effectiveness and the education we provide in our classrooms. I could not be more grateful to have served as your principal and shared in your personal success and accomplishments.

Again, it has been my pleasure to work with you and thank you for your kindness and support.

Sincerely,

Mark Olmstead

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Major Field Trip Request Form

Major Field Trip: A major field trip is defined as more than one day of school being missed. Personal cost

beyond any group fundraising should be kept at a minimum. An exception is band, choir, and the foreign language trips in which the maximum net personal cost per student may be higher. Major field trips are to

be approved by your building principal and the superintendent. * All out-of-country field trips must be submitted to the Superintendent's Office for board approval. After filling out this form, save it to your hard drive, and then email it to your principal for approval. The principal will then submit the field trip file to the superintendent for approval.

1) Event Name: Honduras Research Expedition

2) Group: Muscatine HS Students- Operation Wallacea

3) Sponsor: Operation Wallacea

4) Destination: Cusuco National Park and Roatal)Honduras

5) Dates: 6/13-6/27/17

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6) 6/13-6/27/17- the research expedition will be the entire duration of the trip

7) Purpose of Trip: Of what educational value is the proposed trip? Please include opportunities on this trip that are not available in other less expensive settings as well as opportunities that the location of the proposed trip provides.

7) Our group will be travelling to Honduras on a conservation research expedition through the organization, Operation Wallacea. Operation Wallacea (Opwall) runs a series of biological and conservation management research programs in remote locations across the world. These expeditions are designed with specific wildlife conservation aims in mind - from identifying areas needing protection, to implementing and assessing conservation management programs. Students will not only be immersed in the local Honduran communities, but they will also be contributing to essential conservation research.

8) If the organization proposing the trip has been involved in a major field trip during the past four years, please indicate when and where the group last traveled, the total cost per pupil, and the estimated personal cost for each participant.

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1 Students: 17

1 Staff: 11

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ESTIMATED COST PER STUDENT

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Transportation: will be taken care of bl{ student 0.00

Lodging (part of Operation Wallacea overall price) 0.00

Meals (part of Operation Wallacea overall price) 0.00

Other Required Costs: _Overall price of expedition 2742.00

SUBTOTAL: 2742.00

Expected fundraising subsidy 900.00

Personal cost per student 2742.00

Additional recommended spending money 100.00

11) What fundraising activities will be conducted to support the proposed trip?

11) Chocolate Fundraiser, Boonies Fundraising Night, Stanley Foundation , DonorsChoose, Crowdrise

12) What parent group(s), if any, is (are) expected to support this application including the proposed fundraising activities?

12) Boonies Fundraising Night, parent meetings, transportation by parents of students

13) Evaluation plans: (educational and personal)

An evaluation of the trip will be provided by the group leader, as well as personal reflections of the trip by students.

14) Who will Allison Coffman submit the evaluation report?

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Proposal Submitted by:

Principal's Endorsement:

I Superintendent's Endorsement:

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Date:

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Major Field Trip Request Form

Major Field Trip: A major field trip is defined as more than one day of school being missed. Personal cost

beyond any group fundraising should be kept at a minimum. An exception is band, choir, and the foreign language trips in which the maximum net personal cost per student may be higher. Major field trips are to

be approved by your building principal and the superintendent. * All out-of-country field trips must be submitted to the Superintendent's Office for board approval. After filling out this form, save it to your

hard drive, and then email it to your principal for approval. The principal will then submit the field

trip file to the superintendent for approval.

1) Event Name:

2) Group:

3) Sponsor:

4) Destination:

5) Date(s) of Proposed Trip:

Check (X) Days of Week:

European Literature Tour: Dublin, London, Paris

AP Lang.lLit. And Honors English Students at MHS

Rachel Fallon

Ireland, Britain, and France

Departure: July 7-15,2017 Return: July 17-25, 2017 *Departure/return dates have not yet been confirmed, but we will be leaving and returning within the range that's given.

6) What is the actual time students will be involved in program-related events? (This includes time spent performing, listening to other groups, and participating in program-related activities.)

• Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland • Day 2: Dublin • Meet your Tour Director at the airport • Take a walking tour of Dublin • With your Tour Director you will see:

o Grafton Street o Temple Bar district

• Day 3: Dublin • Take a guided tour of Dublin • With your expert local guide you will see:

o Georgian squares

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o O'Connell Street o St. Stephen's Green o Phoenix Park

• Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral • See the Book of Kells at Trinity College • Day 4: Dublin • Holyhead • Snowdonia • North Wales • Take a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead • Travel through Snowdonia to North Wales • Visit a Welsh castle • Day 5: North Wales· Stratford-upon-Avon • London • Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace • Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage • Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon • Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon • Day 6: London • Take a guided tour of London • With your expert local guide you will see:

o Big Ben and Houses of Parliament o Piccadilly Circus o st. Paul's Cathedral o Westminster Abbey o Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

• Take a walking tour of London • With your Tour Director you will see:

oStrand o Trafalgar Square o Leicester Square o Covent Garden

• Day 7: London • Explore on your own or • Westminster Abbey • Enjoy a picnic shopping experience • Explore London on your own • Day 8: London • Paris • Travel by Eurostar train to Paris • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral • Take a walking tour of Paris • With your Tour Director you will see:

o Opera district o Tuileries o ile de la Cite

• Visit the Louvre • Day 9: Paris • Take a guided tour of Paris

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• With your expert local guide you will see: o Place de la Concorde o Champs-Elysees o Arc de Triomphe o Hotel des Invalides o Eiffel Tower

• Explore on your own or • Versaille Palace • Day 10: Depart for home

7) Purpose of Trip: Of what educational value is the proposed trip? Please include opportunities on this trip that are not available in other less expensive settings as well as opportunities that the location of the proposed trip provides.

Students will discover Europe through an educational, safe setting. This specific tour offers educational opportunities in literature, history, and culture. Through this learning experience, students will be immersed into different societies and situations that allow them to develop 21st century skills and global citizenship. In addition, students will be able to connect this experience to the literature and content covered in both AP Language and Literature courses, as well as courses offered in our social studies department.

8) If the organization proposing the trip has been involved in a major field trip during the past four years, please indicate when and where the group last traveled, the total cost per pupil, and the estimated personal cost for each participant.

I have not offered this trip before.

10) Number Attending:

Transportation: Method: air

Expense Item

Lodging (included in the package)

Meals (included in the package)

Other Required Costs: none

Cost

SUBTOTAL: $3,785

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Expected fund raising subsidy -$785

Personal cost per student $3,000

Additional recommended spending money $30/day

11) What fundraising activities will be conducted to support the proposed trip?

Boonie's Night, Community Garage Sale, Can Drive, Tour Fund Me Page

12) What parent group(s), if any, is (are) expected to support this application including the proposed fundraising activities?

Parents/guardians of students enrolled and/or traveling abroad.

13) Evaluation plans: (educational and personal)

Students are given the opportunity through Education First to complete online journals and videos of their experiences. Learning logs will be kept and can be used for both secondary and post-secondary elective credit. Teachers are eligible for professional development or continuing education credits through EF Tours.

14) Who will submit the evaluation report?

Rachel Fallon

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 Board  Goal:  

 Financial  Stability  

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To the Board of Education I hereby certify that the following is a true Abstract of Claims for the period of time ending

March 6, 2017 ............. Director of Finance and Budgeting.

SUMMARY SHEET

Detailed Abstract is on the Computer Print-Out

GENERAL FUND

Total

EXISTING CONTRACTS

Total

PREPAIDS - GENERAL FUND

Total

NUTRITION FUND Tota I ------------------------------------

ACTIVITY/AGENCVaRUST FUND

Activity Tota I

Trust Total Special Purpose Trust Total Agency Total ------------------------

SCHOOLHOUSE FUND Save Total

PPEL Total

MANAGEMENT FUND

$

$

$

$

$ $ $ $

$ $

Tota I ------------------------------------ $

219,093.26

836,464.10

28,811.31

65,190.56

25,647.49 250.00

33,841.88 5,163.35

Presented to and approved by the Board of Directors of the Muscatine Community School District, County of

Muscatine, State of Iowa, at the regular meeting of March 6, 2017

Board Member Board Member

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General Student Fee Structure Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 (Proposed for Information/Possible Action 03/06/17)

Some fees are reduced by Board action to one-half and/or waived for those qualified through the USDA food

program. Those fees marked by an asterisk (*) are full charge for all. ALL FEES ARE WAIVED FOR FOSTER CHILDREN (INCLUDES DRIVER ED)

ELEMENTARY Current Proposed

Instructional Material Fee - Grades Kdg to 5 .............. $ 55.00 $ 55.00 No change

Instrument Rental (Grade 5 students only) .................. $ 50.00 $ 50.00 No change

* MHS Activity Pass ......................................................... $ 35.00 $ 35.00 No change

Bus Fees: (those living closer than 2 miles) ..................

Grades K-5 ............................................................$120/170/200/230 $120/170/200/230 No change

Number of Children ............................................. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4+ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4+

MIDDLE SCHOOL Current Proposed

Instructional Material Fee - Grades 6 to 8 .................... $ 85.00 $ 85.00 No change

Instrument Rental (Grades 6-8) ..................................... $ 50.00 $ 50.00 No change

*Yearbooks (Grades 6-8) ................................................... $ 16.00 $ 16.00 No Change

* MHS Activity Pass .......................................................... $ 35.00 $ 35.00 No change

Bus Fees: (those living closer than 2 miles) ..................

Grades 6 to 8 ..........................................................$120/170/200/230 $120/170/200/230 No change

Number of Children .............................................. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 + 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 +

HIGH SCHOOL Current Proposed

Instructional Material Fee - Grades 9 to 12 ................. $ 85.00 $ 85.00 No change

*Yearbooks ........................................................................ Actual Costs Actual Costs ($60 max) No change

*Vehicle Registration ........................................................ $ 25.00 $ 25.00 No change

*Activity Passes: ............................................................... $ 40.00 $ 40.00 No change

Advanced Placement Testing .......................................... Actual Costs Actual Costs No change

Instrument Rental (Grades 9-12) ................................... $ 50.00 $ 50.00 No change

Uniform Cleaning............................................................. $ 25.00 $ 25.00 No change

Bus Fees: (those living closer than 3 miles) ...................

Grades 9 to 12 ......................................................... $120/170/200/230 $120/170/200/230 No change

Number of Children ............................................... 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 + 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 +

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Food Service Prices Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 (Proposed for Information/Possible Action 03/06/17)

The USDA, Bureau of Food and Nutrition & Transportation Services, a division of the Iowa Department of Education

and the school district continue to upgrade standards and requirements for the National School Breakfast, Lunch and

Summer Food Service Meal Programs. The school district does not receive government subsidies for adult meals, snack

milk and/or ala carte items served even though these sales are regulated by the federal and state agencies. The

combination of these factors affects the cost of operation. The food and nutrition department does not want or believe

they should be a financial liability to the general operating fund. Therefore, we are recommending the following meal

pricing schedule to help support program. The pricing is a result of federal requirements regarding equity in school

meal pricing, which is part of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and an

attempt to cover operational costs.

Students may qualify for reduced or free meals based upon a completed Eligibility Meal Application, which must be

processed each school year. Current Proposed 1. Breakfast: Students: Elementary.................... 1.65 1.65 No change

Middle School............... 1.75 1.75 No change High School.................. 2.00 2.00 No change All second breakfasts... 3.00 3.00 No change

Adults: Elementary.................... 3.00 3.00 No change Middle School............... 3.00 3.00 No change

High School.................. 3.00 3.00 No change All second breakfasts.... 3.00 3.00 No change 2. Lunch: Students: Elementary.................... 2.75 2.75 No change

Middle School............... 2.85 2.85 No change High School................... 3.10 3.10 No change

All second lunches........ 4.50 4.50 No change Adults: Elementary................... 4.50 4.50 No change

Middle School............... 4.50 4.50 No change High School................... 4.50 4.50 No change

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Van/Bus Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 (Proposed for Information/Possible Action 03/06/17)

Current Proposed Activity Van $ .38 per mile; No change $17.50 minimum 66-72 - Passenger $ 1.50 per mile; No change Diesel School Bus $25.00 minimum Bus-Non-school groups $ 2.00 per mile Increase $.25 per mile $35.00 minimum Increase $5.00 Please note: Rates do not include meals, motels or additional wage charges if sponsors do not provide student

supervision. Rates quoted include driving and some “sitting time” - additional “sitting time” is charged at prevailing

rate: With 0 to 24 miles we estimate 2 hrs of driver time With 25 to 89 miles we estimate 4 hrs of driver time With 90 to 119 miles we estimate 5 hrs of driver time With 120 to 179 miles we estimate 6 hrs of driver time With 180 to 349 miles we estimate 8 hrs of driver time With 350 to 450 miles we estimate 10 hrs of driver time

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DISCUSSION  AND  

INFORMATION  

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 Board  Goal:  

 Student  

Achievement  

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MAINTAINFACILITIES

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FEH Design February 2017 Project No: 2011211.03

2011211.03 - 1 Muscatine High School Gymnasium Entrance Muscatine CSD

NOTICE OF HEARING

HEARING: Monday, March 27, 2017, @ 6:00 p.m. local time. PROJECT: Muscatine High School Gymnasium Entrance

Muscatine, Iowa For the Muscatine Community School District Muscatine, IA 52761 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: At 6:00 p.m. local time, on Monday, March 27, 2017, at the School District Office, 2900 Mulberry Street, IA 52761 the Board of Education for the Muscatine Community School District shall hold a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, proposed form of contract and the estimated cost of said improvements. At said hearing any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of said improvements. Published upon order of the Muscatine Community School District, Muscatine, Iowa. Secretary, Board of Education Muscatine Community School District Muscatine, IA

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 Board  Goal:  

 Financial  Stability  

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Department of Management - Form S-PB-8

Budget 2018 Re-est. 2017 Actual 2016Avg %16-

18 Taxes Levied on Property 1 18,804,058 19,149,773 18,846,553 -0.1% Utility Replacement Excise Tax 2 239,341 237,985 262,561 -4.5% Income Surtaxes 3 271,642 271,642 302,924 -5.3% Tuition\Transportation Received 4 704,030 704,030 564,588 Earnings on Investments 5 37,428 37,428 37,564 Nutrition Program Sales 6 972,024 972,024 920,373 Student Activities and Sales 7 328,338 328,338 328,336 Other Revenues from Local Sources 8 717,574 717,574 863,525 Revenue from Intermediary Sources 9 0 0 0 State Foundation Aid 10 36,004,576 36,140,753 36,390,205 Instructional Support State Aid 11 193,543 0 0 Other State Sources 12 5,514,567 5,708,110 5,862,306 Commercial & Industrial State Replacement 13 741,269 0 561,850 Title 1 Grants 14 900,000 1,129,930 983,634 IDEA and Other Federal Sources 15 2,892,757 2,915,099 2,853,692 Total Revenues 16 68,321,147 68,312,686 68,778,111 General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 17 0 0 0 Transfers In 18 0 0 0 Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions 19 20,000 304,184 280,652 Total Revenues & Other Sources 20 68,341,147 68,616,870 69,058,763 Beginning Fund Balance 21 19,983,354 18,803,342 12,695,260 Total Resources 22 88,324,501 87,420,212 81,754,023

*Instruction 23 42,389,440 41,362,422 39,758,469 3.3% Student Support Services 24 1,739,554 1,607,406 1,551,907 Instructional Staff Support Services 25 870,432 804,385 1,065,752 General Administration 26 1,017,190 948,227 949,060 School/Building Administration 27 3,610,587 3,539,792 3,495,854 Business & Central Administration 28 2,914,485 2,783,689 2,063,573 Plant Operation and Maintenance 29 4,874,287 4,727,276 4,911,377 Student Transportation 30 2,063,604 1,913,243 1,747,209 This row is intentionally left blank 31 0 0 0 *Total Support Services (lines 24-31) 31A 17,090,139 16,324,018 15,784,732 4.1% *Noninstructional Programs 32 2,388,329 2,386,751 2,372,473 0.3% Facilities Acquisition and Construction 33 7,312,500 5,175,000 2,196,969 Debt Service 34 0 0 0 AEA Support - Direct to AEA 35 2,401,081 2,188,667 2,227,592 *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) 35A 9,713,581 7,363,667 4,424,561 48.2%Total Expenditures 36 71,581,489 67,436,858 62,340,235Transfers Out 37 0 0 610,446Total Expenditures & Other Uses 38 71,581,489 67,436,858 62,950,681Ending Fund Balance 39 16,743,012 19,983,354 18,803,342Total Requirements 40 88,324,501 87,420,212 81,754,023Proposed Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation) 14.85644Location of Public Hearing: Date of Hearing: Time of Hearing:

Muscatine CSD Administration Center 1

2900 Mulberry Avenue 1 03/27/17 1 6:00 p.m. 1

1 xx/xx/xxThe Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2017/18 school budget at the above-noted locationand time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy of the details will be furnished upon request.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPROPOSED MUSCATINE SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY

FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018

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