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MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 21, 2017 PLACE: CENTRAL OFFICE

TIME: 5:30 P.M.

Public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the District policy on Children’s Internet Protection Act (Board Policy 605.6) at 5:30 p.m.

I. ROLL CALL II. CONSENT AGENDA

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA B. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (S) C. REGISTRATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE D. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS E. RESIGNATIONS: [IF ANY] F. RECOMMENDATIONS TO HIRE: 1. BRIGGS TITLE 1 TEACHER 2. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER 3. TEACHER ASSOCIATES 4. TLC BEGINNING SALARY REQUIREMENT STIPEND 5. BRIGGS TLC INDUCTION COACH 6. OTHER [IF ANY] G. CONTRACTS FOR SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS

H. TEACHER CONTRACT HORIZONTAL MOVE I. OUT OF STATE FUNCTION J. CONTINUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT

III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND INFORMAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC IV. GOOD NEWS: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS V. BOARD COMMENTS VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD

A. PERSONNEL 1. AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND ATHLETIC OFFICIALS CONTRACTS

B. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT FOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 2. APPROVAL OF 2017-18 COACHES HANDBOOK C. BUSINESS AFFAIRS 1. FFA ALUMNI 2. FUSION FORWARD PROPOSAL 3. MBAEA MENTORING & INDUCTION CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT 4. MBAEA AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES-M ORRIS 5. CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING 28-E SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE EASTON

VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6. BOARD APPROVAL TO SOLICIT SEALED BIDS

VII. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 1. MIKE HAYWARD – LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK REPRESENTATIVE

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 1. IASB CONVENTION - NOVEMBER 15–16, 2017 2. HALL OF FAME BANQUET

3. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT IX. ADJOURNMENT

The Board will enter into a work session following the meeting.

The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on

September 18, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the Central Office.

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Public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the District policy on Children’s Internet Protection Act (Board Policy 605.6) at 5:30 p.m.

Recommendation: It is recommended that Board President Sybesma entertain a motion to open the floor to receive any comments from the public concerning the Children’s Internet Protection Act in Board Policy 605.6 Internet-Appropriate Use.

Motion required to close the public hearing.

I. ROLL CALL

[AI] II. CONSENT AGENDA

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 17, 2017. C. REGISTRATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE a. Enclosed is a list of bills being presented for approval at the August 21, 2017 meeting.

D. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS

A. ACCOUNT BALANCE B. COMBINED STATEMENT & BUDGET RECAP C. REVENUE REPORT D. GENERAL FUND AND NON-BUDGETED EXPENDITURE REPORT E. NUTRITION FUND REPORT E. RESIGNATIONS: [IF ANY]

F. RECOMMENDATIONS TO HIRE: (All pending outcome of background check and proper

licensure)

1. BRIGGS TITLE 1 TEACHER Briggs Principal, Pat Bollman, is recommending the hiring of Robin DeMuth as the Briggs Title 1 Teacher for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. DeMuth will be paid at a MA+15, Step 6; $44,938.32. 2. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

Middle School Principal, Christine Snell, is recommending the hiring of Trista Gregory as the Middle School Science teacher for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. Gregory will be paid at a BA, Step 2; $33,866.56 with an effective date to be determined based on background check and hiring paperwork when submitted.

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3. TEACHER ASSOCIATES

a. High Principal, Mark Vervaecke, is recommending the hiring of Felicia Pondelek as a BD Teacher Associate for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. Pondelek will be paid $9.89 + $.15 stipend = $10.04 per hour for 6.5 hours per day with an effective date to be determined based on background check and hiring paperwork when submitted.

b. High Principal, Mark Vervaecke, is recommending the hiring of Brenda Groves as a Special Education Teacher Associate for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. Groves will be paid $12.95 per hour for 6.5 hours per day with an effective date to be determined based on background check and hiring paperwork when submitted.

c. High Principal, Mark Vervaecke, is recommending the hiring of Linda Schilberg

as a Special Education Teacher Associate for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. Schilberg will be paid $12.95 per hour for 6.5 hours per day with an effective date to be determined based on background check and hiring paperwork when submitted.

4. TLC BEGINNING SALARY REQUIREMENT STIPEND In order to meet the law of the TLC (Teacher Leadership and Compensation) Grant, all beginning teachers must earn a minimum salary of $33,500. Based on the 2017-18 Master Contract, Schedule C, those teachers in the BA column, Step 1 do not meet the minimum salary. A stipend contract is necessary.

a. Allison Kilburg, BA Step 1, Stipend TLC Contract for $936.00 b. Samantha Miller, BA Step 1, Stipend TLC Contract for $936.00 c. Brendan Schott, BA Step 1, Stipend TLC Contract for $936.00 d. Breely Wernimont, BA Step 1, Stipend TLC Contract for $936.00

5. BRIGGS TLC INDUCTION COACH

Briggs Principal, Pat Bollman, is recommending the hiring of Jaymee Johnson as TLC Induction Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. Johnson will be paid a stipend of $250.

6. OTHER [IF ANY]

G. CONTRACTS FOR SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS

The district will be extending contracts to substitute regular route (am/pm) bus drivers for the 2017-18 school year as follows:

� Bruce Current $16.70 per hour � Mark Lippens $16.70 per hour � Jim Manderscheid $16.70 per hour � Al Muhlhausen $16.70 per hour � Craig Muhlhausen $16.70 per hour � Doug Freese $16.70 per hour � Dan Selzer $16.70 per hour

Any substitute bus driving other than the regular route (am/pm) will be paid according to the district’s substitute hourly rate schedule.

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H. TEACHER CONTRACT HORIZONTAL MOVE The following teachers have met the appropriate requirements and provided documentation to qualify

for horizontal movement on salary schedule C for the 2017-18 school year as indicated below. Maureen Stoss from MA Step 13 MA+15 Step 13 $53,404.96 $56,498.54

Lucinda Althoff from BA Step 1 BA+15 Step 1 $32,564.00 $33,866.56 Jessica Willimack from MA+15 Step 15 MA+30 Step 16 $59,754.94 $62,848.52

I. OUT OF STATE FUNCTION Superintendent Hoover is requesting Board approval for the 5 TLC Instructional Coaches to attend the

Leadership Now Conference from November 13-15, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional information regarding the trip is included in the Board packet. Jenny Nabb will be at the Board meeting.

J. CONTINUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT

Superintendent Hoover currently has a rolling two-year contract, which is being renewed for 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. The 2017-18 contract will reflect a 2.2% total package increase which is the same total settlement as teachers and other administrators. Recommendation: Approve items in the consent agenda as presented.

Motion required to approve items in the consent agenda.

III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC IV. GOOD NEWS: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

V. BOARD COMMENTS VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD

A. PERSONNEL

[AI] 1. AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND ATHLETIC OFFICIALS CONTRACTS

It is requested that the Board authorize the 7-12 Activity Director, Tom Gruenwald, to process and approve contractual agreements with athletic officials for the 2017-18 school year. If this authorization is not given, the Board would be required to take action on all of the individual official contracts.

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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board authorize the 7-12 Activity Director, Tom Gruenwald, to process and provide preliminary approval for contractual agreements with athletic officials for the 2017-18 school year as required.

Motion Required.

B. POLICY AND INSTRUCTION

[AI] 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT FOR

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Enclosed for review and possible approval is the contract to be utilized with the three community partners participating in the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Old Children for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition to the program offered at Cardinal Elementary School, participants in the program include:

• Little Shepherd Preschool – First Lutheran • Sacred Heart Preschool • Sunshine Learning Center

Prior to the start of school, the attached agreement will need to be established with each of the centers. The agreement identifies the specific requirements that must be met in order to participate in the program and be eligible for state funding.

The State Legislature established the 2017-18 Regular Program District Cost Per Pupil funding at $6,664. Based on the 2016-2017 certified enrollment of 73 students, the district will receive $243,236 in state funding to cover all costs associated with the Four-Year Old Preschool Program. In 2016-2017, the preschool reimbursement rate was $2,380.58. This year, based on the 1.11% allowable growth rate established by the legislature, the reimbursement rate to community preschool providers will be $2,406.85 per student or $65.05 per week for 37 weeks. To the extent possible, this per pupil reimbursement reflects a 95% reimbursement to partners minus allowable district expenses incurred for services offered to all students in the program. If adjustments to the reimbursement rate are necessary due to changing program costs, the contract will be amended in the future.

The goal remains to work collaboratively with community partners to provide access to high quality preschool programs to all eligible 4-year-old students at no cost to the families. Currently, there are 61 four-year-old students registered for the preschool program, they are dispersed between all four centers.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the contract to be entered into with Little Shepherd Preschool; Sacred Heart Preschool; and Sunshine Learning Center for participation in the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Old Children for the 2017-2018 school year.

Motion Required.

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[AI] 2. APPROVAL OF 2017-18 COACHES HANDBOOK Enclosed with your packet, the Board received a “final draft” copy of the 2017-18 Coaches Handbook.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Coaches Handbook for the 2017-18 school year as presented.

Motion Needed. C. BUSINESS AFFAIRS

[DI] 1. FFA ALUMNI Gregg Bopes will be at the meeting to further discuss the proposed plans for the ag building. [DI] 2. FUSION FORWARD PROPOSAL

The social media presence for the District can always be improved. Fusion Forward, a company located in Independence, has helped other districts in eastern Iowa improve their websites, marketing, and social media accounts. Sarah Wieland from Fusion Forward will be at the meeting to answer any questions and explain more about the company.

[AI] 3. MBAEA MENTORING & INDUCTION CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT

MCSD first entered into an agreement with the MBAEA Induction Consortium during the 2016-17 school year. The Consortium provides our district with an induction coach for all beginning teachers (in years 1 or 2) of their career. Beginning teachers meet 1-2 hours per week with their assigned Induction Coach. Principals in our district also meet four times per year in triad conversations between principal, beginning teacher, and induction coach. Funding is provided through the Teacher Leadership and Compensation Program. Our current consortium agreement ended June 30, 2017. Mississippi Bend AEA has proposed a new Induction Consortium Agreement for the 2017-18 school year. This agreement is attached for your review. Recommendation: Superintendent Hoover is recommending that the Board approve the Mentoring and Induction Consortium Agreement for the 2017-18 school year with the Mississippi Bend AEA.

Motion Required. [AI] 4. MBAEA AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES-M. ORRIS

MCSD first entered into an agreement with the MBAEA to contract services for Mindy Orris during the 2016-17 school year. Our current agreement ended June 30, 2017. Mississippi Bend AEA has proposed a new Service Contract Agreement for the 2017-18 school year. This agreement is attached for your review. Recommendation: Superintendent Hoover is recommending that the Board approve the Service Contract Agreement for the 2017-18 school year with the Mississippi Bend AEA.

Motion Required.

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[AI] 5. CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING 28-E SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE EASTON VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Maquoketa Community School District and Easton Valley Community School District entered into a 28-E Sharing Agreement for the 2017-18 school year with the following qualifications:

1. It is understood that course offerings may be limited in some areas. 2. It is understood that MCSD will not add staff to accommodate course requests resulting from

the 28-E agreement unless it is determined to be mutually beneficial and cost-effective for both districts.

The proposed 28-E Sharing Agreement with the Easton Valley Community School District is enclosed for the Board’s review. The tuition rates per student, per class, per semester will be $494.00 per 3 hour credit class and $164 per additional credit hour. The Agreement is presented for the Board’s consideration and possible approval. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the 28-E Sharing Agreement with the Easton Valley Community School District for the 2017-18 school year as presented. Motion Required.

[AI] 6. BOARD APPROVAL TO SOLICIT SEALED BIDS

Director of Support Services, Mike Wing, is requesting Board approval to solicit sealed bids to sell the following items from the High School Industrial Education Dept:

• Powermatic shaper with autofeed rollers, 5 hp, 3 phase, ¾ spindle • 15 hp 3 phase electric motor

Bids will be presented at the Board meeting on September 18, 2017.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the request to solicit sealed bids for the items presented according to Board Policy 803.1.

Motion Required.

VII. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

1. MIKE HAYWARD – LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK REPRESENTATIVE

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. IASB CONVENTION - NOVEMBER 15–16, 2017 2. HALL OF FAME BANQUET-SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 - Centerstone Inn, Social Hour at 5:00, Dinner at 6:00, Program at 7:00

- Inductees: Sage Rosenfels, Rose Frantzen, Jerre and Mary Joy Stead, Leighton Hepker, 1986 Girls State Cross Country Championship Team and Coach Curt Nelson

3. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

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IX. ADJOURNMENT

The Board will enter into a work session following the meeting.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors will be on September 18, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the Central Office.

MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6/30/2017 Prelim - V22016/17 COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Unaudited Created 8/16/17Includes Intrafund transfers

EST. 7/1/2016 EOFY AUDITORS RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES 6/30/2017FD # FUND BEGINNING BALANCEADJUST. FD BAL TO DATE TO DATE EST. BALANCE

(CASH & INVEST.) June-16

10 GENERAL 3,124,474.41$ 16,578,212.54$ 17,178,936.31$ 2,523,750.64$

21 ACTIVITY 161,355.21$ 366,128.58$ 375,205.84$ 152,277.95$

22 MANAGEMENT 1,185,891.19$ 403,856.14$ 376,751.41$ 1,212,995.92$

33 LOCAL OPT SALES TAX 2,071,516.34$ 1,256,004.63$ 1,183,615.62$ 2,143,905.35$

36 PPEL 362,395.28$ 421,984.62$ 392,024.59$ 392,355.31$

41 DEBT SVCE REV BONDS 74,362.61$ 850,355.55$ 849,290.02$ 75,428.14$

61 NUTRITION (119,353.50)$ 717,297.21$ 684,706.34$ (86,762.63)$ Reporting on GAAP basis; please see Nutrition Report for cash balance

71 HEALTH 3,878,301.94$ 2,458,105.41$ 2,359,744.57$ 3,976,662.78$

27/81 TRUST FUNDS 453,168.50$ 4,073.08$ 9,244.75$ 447,996.83$

91 AGENCY 30,727.04$ 278,961.26$ 317,505.40$ (7,817.10)$

BUDGET RECAP FISCAL YEAR 2016/17YTD YTD YTD YTD TOTAL YTD 2016-17 OTHER

CATEGORIES---------- INSTRUCTION SUPPORT SVCESNON INSTR PROG OTHER SVCES Aprvd Budget 4/16 FIN SVCES(1000-1999) (2110-2899) (3100-3499) (3500-5999's) GAAP Transfers

Budgeted - $849,292Expenditures:Total General-10 12,300,229$ 4,283,892$ 594,815$ 17,178,936$ 16,520,661$ -$ Total Activity Fund-21 346,426$ 28,780$ 375,206$ 477,000$ Total Mgmt Fund-22 74,364$ 300,955$ 1,433$ 376,751$ 468,951$ -$ Total Special Rev #27 (#81 not budgeted) 1,970$ 1,970$ 15,000$ Local Opt S & S Tax-33 211,175$ 56,182$ 67,091$ 334,448$ 425,000$ 849,168$ Total PPEL Fund-36 100,918$ 291,106$ 392,025$ 399,254$ Total Debt Svce Fund-40 & 41 849,290$ 849,290$ 855,118$ Total Nutrition Fund-61 16,487$ 644,129$ 24,090$ 684,706$ 750,652$ Total 12,934,163$ 4,787,215$ 645,562$ 1,826,392$ 20,193,332$ 19,911,642$ 849,168$ FYI..All Fds YTD Trsnfr Out

FY'17 EXPENDITURES ASAPPROVED IN Apr '16 $13,810,000 $5,055,500 $800,000 $4,090,536 23,756,036$ 849,292$ % Spent YTD to Adopted 94% 95% 81% 45% 85% 100%

Budget Amendment $14,210,000 $5,455,500 $800,000 $3,290,536APPROVED May `17 91% 88% 81% 56%

REVENUE REPORT FOR BOARD FY17 6/30/2017 - Prelim V2 Created 8/16/2017%

#10 GENERAL FUND Approp Prior Mo YTD Current Month YTD Total Of BudgetTaxes $3,861,151 $3,916,114.17 $97,135.88 $4,013,250.05 104%Income Surtaxes $577,098 $704,840.00 $0.00 $704,840.00 122%Tuition/Transp Received $1,326,093 $900,490.41 $478,411.01 $1,378,901.42 104%Earnings on Investments $27,000 $26,919.35 $17,959.33 $44,878.68 166%Student Activities and Sales $27,500 $26,963.84 $341.50 $27,305.34 99%Other Revenues from Local Sou $132,905 $140,679.26 $64,256.85 $204,936.11 154%Revenue from Intermediary Sou $5,850 $5,200.00 $650.00 $5,850.00 100%State Sources $9,787,759 $8,821,307.93 $860,427.04 $9,681,734.97 99%Chapter 1 Grants $366,634 $268,876.00 $0.00 $268,876.00 73%Other Federal Sources $320,820 $223,536.25 $22,676.19 $246,212.44 77%Upward/Downward - Misc - Sale $0 $615.28 $812.25 $1,427.53 #DIV/0!Total General $16,432,810 $15,035,542.49 $1,542,670.05 $16,578,212.54 100.9%

#21 ACTIVITY FUND AppropTotal Activity $450,000.00 $353,017.44 $13,111.14 $366,128.58 81.4%

#22 MGMT FUND AppropTaxes $365,002.00 $367,180.30 $8,979.40 $376,159.70 103%Misc. Income $0.00 $27,696.44 $0.00 $27,696.44 #DIV/0!Upward/Downward Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total Mgmt $365,002.00 $394,876.74 $8,979.40 $403,856.14 110.6%

#33 LOCAL OPT. S & S TAX AppropLocal Option Sales Tax Proceed $1,238,613.88 $967,934.59 $214,410.72 $1,182,345.31 95%Local Sources (Andrew/Delwood $0.00 $67,090.72 $0.00 $67,090.72 #DIV/0!Interest $3,500.00 $5,268.60 $1,300.00 $6,568.60 188%State Supp Sources $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Donations/Microsoft $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total Capital Projects $1,242,113.88 $1,040,293.91 $215,710.72 $1,256,004.63 101.1%

#36 SH PPEL FUND AppropTaxes Levied $399,615.00 $401,897.49 $9,716.54 $411,614.03 103%Other Revenue $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 #DIV/0!Earnings on Investments $3,000.00 $3,624.31 $1,746.28 $5,370.59 179%Upward/Downward Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total SH PPEL $402,615.00 $410,521.80 $11,462.82 $421,984.62 104.8%

#40 & #41 DEBT SVCE FUND AppropTaxes Levied $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Int Earned/Other Income $200.00 $965.06 $222.83 $1,187.89 594%Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Total SH Debt Service $200.00 $965.06 $222.83 $1,187.89 593.9%

#61 NUTRITION FUND AppropEarnings on Investments $200.00 $124.73 $41.30 $166.03 83%Account Deposits/Nut Prog Sale $253,500.00 $213,606.45 ($244.25) $213,362.20 84%Misc $2,500.00 $158.70 $0.00 $158.70 6%Other Revenues from Local Sou $6,700.00 $4,623.52 $2,045.17 $6,668.69 100%Other Federal Sources $515,000.00 $447,524.84 $45,274.85 $492,799.69 96%Upward/Downward Other $0.00 $4,141.90 $0.00 $4,141.90 #DIV/0!Total Nutrition $777,900.00 $670,180.14 $47,117.07 $717,297.21 92.2%

#27 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AppropEarnings on Investments $50.00 $262.48 $54.99 $317.47 635%Donations/Gifts $2,000.00 $375.00 $0.00 $375.00 19%Total Expend. Trust $2,050.00 $637.48 $54.99 $692.47 33.8%

#81 TRUST FUNDS AppropEarnings on Investments $0.00 $1,578.51 $0.00 $1,578.51Donations/Gifts $0.00 $700.00 $0.00 $700.00Total Expend. Trust $0.00 $2,278.51 $0.00 $2,278.51

TOTAL $19,672,690.91 $17,908,313.57 $1,839,329.02 $19,747,642.59 100%

Oper. Transfers In/F A Dispositio Appropriated YTD General 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Upward adj (pr yr fr #22 to #10) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Mgmt 22 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Debt Service 40/41 $849,291.02 $777,781.33 $71,386.33 $849,167.66Capital Proj #34 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local Option Sales Tax 33 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Total $849,291.02 $777,781.33 $71,386.33 $849,167.66

*****NOT BUDGETED FUNDS:

#71 HEALTH FUND Prior Month Current Month YTD TotalOther Revenues from Local Sources $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Transfers $2,240,152.58 $217,952.83 $2,458,105.41Total Health $2,240,152.58 $217,952.83 $2,458,105.41

Business Coordinator8/16/2017

GENERAL FUND & NON BUDGETED EXPENDITURE DETAIL REPORT FOR BOARD 6/30/2017 Prelim - V2FY2016 17 Created 8/16/2017

GENERAL FUND APROP PR MO EXP CURRENT MONTH CURR EXP YTD Pr YrYTD EXPENDITURE YEAR TO DATE % % Spent

SALARIES $5,863,360.29 $4,571,565.42 $1,216,316.89 $5,787,882.31 99% 98%

BENEFITS $2,312,495.10 $1,823,947.81 $485,622.04 $2,309,569.85 100% 99%

SPECIAL EDUCATION $3,269,088.32 $2,223,467.32 $992,158.35 $3,215,625.67 98% 106%

TITLE I (Includes SINA DINA) $366,633.96 $213,463.96 $108,161.73 $321,625.69 88% 104%

CENTRAL OFFICE GRANTS $3,334,641.63 $2,426,201.74 $1,255,245.34 $3,681,447.08 110% 110%

OPERATION/MAINTENANCE $605,300.00 $469,341.91 $72,106.15 $541,448.06 89% 83%

TRANSPORTATION $144,200.00 $85,500.51 $2,374.99 $87,875.50 61% 38%

IG SC OOL $113,320.00 $89,677.61 $51,598.24 $141,275.85 125% 87%

MIDDLE SC OOL $54,600.00 $42,496.82 $8,888.60 $51,385.42 94% 80%

CARDINAL $33,800.00 $16,916.45 $8,356.47 $25,272.92 75% 51%

BRIGGS $33,800.00 $21,150.04 $11,880.26 $33,030.30 98% 58%

SACRED RT (Texts/Techn) $2,706.89 $247.19 $2,925.23 $3,172.42 117% 880%

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT (8755)Misc. Instr (#8755 C SIS) $158,589.00 $25,920.86 $660.00 $26,580.86 17% 6%Curr Support ( S #8756) $70,000.00 $48,293.94 $1,306.16 $49,600.10 71% 67%Bldg Techn Needs (#8758) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0% 0%Dst ide Tech Exp (DC #8759) $60,000.00 $31,027.75 $3,339.67 $34,367.42 57% 64%Salaries Benefits (#8655) $208,699.52 $160,047.57 $52,194.94 $212,242.51 102% 101%Su total Instruct. Support $497,288.52 $265,290.12 $57,500.77 $322,790.89 65% 61%

E TRA CURR. ACCOUNTS (8900s) $136,000.00 $49,693.86 $12,025.49 $61,719.35 45% 62%

PASS T ROUG TO AEA $594,815.00 $594,815.00 $0.00 $594,815.00 100% 100%

GENERAL FUND TOTAL $17,362,049.71 $12,893,775.76 $4,285,160.55 $17,178,936.31 99% 96%Adopted April 2016 18,161,362

Non Budgeted Expenditures:ealth Fund $2,172,938.97 $186,805.60 $2,359,744.57

BUSINESS COORDINATOR 8/16/2017

MA UO ETA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS V2Created August 16, 2017

NUTRITION FUND REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF: une 30, 2017

7/1/2016 Secretary s Beginning Cash Balance $70,765.81

EOF 6/30/16 GAAP entries (depreciation, OPEB, other deferred revenues) ($190,119.31)

Beginning Balance 7/1/2016 $119,353.50

RECEIPTS RECEIPTS Current Month Prior Months YTDEarnings on Invest $41.30 $124.73 $166.03Acct. Deposits ($244.25) $213,605.45 $213,361.20Misc $0.00 $159.70 $159.70State Federal Sources $47,320.02 $452,148.36 $499,468.38Sale of Equip/Upward A E $0.00 $4,141.90 $4,141.90

$717,297.21

DISBURSEMENTS Current Month Prior Months TDSalaries $37,241.48 $185,316.10 $222,557.58Payroll enefits $20,921.00 $100,647.82 $121,568.82Purch Svce $4.09 $3,227.89 $3,231.98Travel/Communication Services $0.00 $3,078.00 $3,078.00Supplies/Food $13,106.93 $296,112.35 $309,219.28Equipment $0.00 $960.68 $960.68Dues Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Depreciation (non cash expenditure) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00GASB 68 Pension Expense (non cash expenditure) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Upward/Downward Ad - OPEB $0.00 $24,090.00 $24,090.00

($684,706.34)

6/30/2017 Ending Secretary s Balance GAAP $86,762.63***PLEASE SEE NOTE BELO ***

CASH BALANCE 7/1/2016 Beginning Secretary Cash Balance $70,765.81

Total Receipts TD $717,297.21Total Dis ursements TD ($684,706.34)Net Non Cash Transactions in F 17 (GASB 68 pension exp, depreciation, OPEB, other deferred revenues) $19,948.10

6/30/2017 Ending Secretary Cash Balance $123,304.78

risty axmeier, Business Manager

NOTE TO THE BOARD:GASB 68- Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions

The Nutrition Fund is considered an enterprise fund; therefore it is conducted like a business and operates in accordance with GAAP accounting. With the implementation of GASB 68, the Nutrition Fund is required to show its proportionate share of the IPERS funding deficit as a liability. This is a non cash transaction and it should be noted that this is a book entry of a negative amount and not an actual deficit of cash.

These standards have caused many and probably most governments to report significantly higher annual pension expenses than in the past and will place a Net Pension Liability directly in financial statements for the first time – not just as a footnote disclosure in the audit of the funding position of Pension Funds.

The net pension liability is to be measured as the portion of the present value of projected benefits payment to be provided though IPERS to current active and inactive employees that is attributed to those employees’ past periods of service, less the amount of the pension plan’s fiduciary net position. Please see GASB Statement 68 for complete explanation.

MA UO ETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 7/31/2017 V12017/18 COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Unaudited Created 8/16/17Includes Intrafund transfers

EST. 7/1/2016 EOF AUDITORS RECEIPTS E PENDITURES 7/31/2017FD # FUND BEGINNING BALANCEAD UST. FD BAL TO DATE TO DATE EST. BALANCE

(CAS INVEST.) une-16

10 GENERAL 2,523,750.64$ 4,241.04$ 149,966.02$ 2,378,025.66$

21 ACTIVIT 152,277.95$ 4,628.07$ 9,119.41$ 147,786.61$

22 MANAGEMENT 1,212,995.92$ -$ 237,703.50$ 975,292.42$

33 LOCAL OPT SALES T 2,143,905.35$ -$ 71,377.76$ 2,072,527.59$

36 PPEL 392,355.31$ -$ 22,072.00$ 370,283.31$

41 DEBT SVCE REV BO 75,428.14$ 71,449.27$ -$ 146,877.41$

61 NUTRITION (86,762.63)$ 2,184.00$ 5,384.77$ (89,963.40)$ Reporting on GAAP asis please see Nutrition Report for cash alance

71 EALT 3,976,662.78$ 194,940.81$ 176,124.19$ 3,995,479.40$

27/81 TRUST FUNDS 447,996.83$ 102.43$ -$ 448,099.26$

91 AGENC (7,817.10)$ 341,146.20$ (348,963.30)$ (Paid illcrest ill ut waiting on payment from consortium districts)

BUDGET RECAP FISCAL YEAR 2016/17

YTD YTD YTD YTD TOTAL YTD 2017 18 OTHERCATEGORIES INSTRUCTION SUPPORT SVCESNON INSTR PROG OTHER SVCES Aprvd Budget 4/16 FIN SVCES

1000 1999 2110 2899 3100 3499 3500 5999 s GAAP Transfers

Expenditures:Total General-10 -$ 19,288,326$ -$ Total Activity Fund-21 -$ 558,000$ Total Mgmt Fund-22 -$ 440,000$ -$ Total Special Rev #27 (#81 not udgeted) -$ 15,000$

Local Opt S S Tax-33 -$ 2,285,000$ Total PPEL Fund-36 -$ 700,000$ Total De t Svce Fund-40 41 -$ 859,207$ Total Nutrition Fund-61 -$ 980,500$ Total $ $ $ $ $ 25,126,033$ $ FYI..All Fds YTD Trsnfr Out

FY'17 EXPENDITURES ASAPPROVED IN Apr '17 $14,785,000 $5,598,500 $900,000 $3,842,533 25,126,033$ 859,207$ % Spent YTD to Adopted 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

REVENUE REPORT FOR BOARD FY18 7/31/2017 Created 8/16/2017%

#10 GENERAL FUND Approp Prior Mo YTD Current Month YTD Total Of BudgetTaxes $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Income Surtaxes $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Tuition/Transp Received $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Earnings on Investments $212.58 $212.58 #DIV/0!Student Activities and Sales $15.00 $15.00 #DIV/0!Other Revenues from Local Sources $4,013.46 $4,013.46 #DIV/0!Revenue from Intermediary Sources $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!State Sources $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Chapter 1 Grants $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Other Federal Sources $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Upward/Downward - Misc - Sale of Equipment $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total General $0 $0.00 $4,241.04 $4,241.04 #DIV/0!

#21 ACTIVITY FUND AppropTotal Activity $4,628.07 $4,628.07 #DIV/0!

#22 MGMT FUND AppropTaxes $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Misc. Income $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Upward/Downward Other $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total Mgmt $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!

#33 LOCAL OPT. S & S TAX AppropLocal Option Sales Tax Proceeds $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Local Sources (Andrew/Delwood) $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Interest $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!State Supp Sources $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Donations/Microsoft $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total Capital Projects $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!

#36 SH PPEL FUND AppropTaxes Levied $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Other Revenue $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Earnings on Investments $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Upward/Downward Other $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total SH PPEL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!

#40 & #41 DEBT SVCE FUND AppropTaxes Levied $0.00 $0.00Int Earned/Other Income $71.51 $71.51 #DIV/0!Other $0.00 $0.00Total SH Debt Service $0.00 $0.00 $71.51 $71.51 #DIV/0!

#61 NUTRITION FUND AppropEarnings on Investments $41.25 $41.25 #DIV/0!Account Deposits/Nut Prog Sales $2,142.75 $2,142.75 #DIV/0!Misc $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Other Revenues from Local Sources $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Other Federal Sources $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Upward/Downward Other $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total Nutrition $0.00 $0.00 $2,184.00 $2,184.00 #DIV/0!

#27 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AppropEarnings on Investments $65.39 $65.39 #DIV/0!Donations/Gifts $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!Total Expend. Trust $0.00 $0.00 $65.39 $65.39 #DIV/0!

#81 TRUST FUNDS AppropEarnings on Investments $0.00 $37.04 $37.04Donations/Gifts $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Total Expend. Trust $0.00 $0.00 $37.04 $37.04

TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 $11,227.05 $11,227.05 #DIV/0

Oper. Transfers In/F A Dispositio Appropriated YTD General 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Upward adj (pr yr fr #22 to #10) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Mgmt 22 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Debt Service 40/41 $0.00 $0.00 $71,377.76 $71,377.76Capital Proj #34 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Local Option Sales Tax 33 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Total $0.00 $0.00 $71,377.76 $71,377.76

*****NOT BUDGETED FUNDS:

#71 HEALTH FUND Prior Month Current Month YTD TotalOther Revenues from Local Sources $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Transfers $0.00 $194,940.81 $194,940.81Total Health $0.00 $194,940.81 $194,940.81

Business Coordinator8/16/2017

GENERAL FUND & NON BUDGETED EXPENDITURE DETAIL REPORT FOR BOARD 7/31/2017FY2017 18 Created 8/16/2017

GENERAL FUND APROP PR MO EXP CURRENT MONTH CURR EXP YTD Pr YrYTD EXPENDITURE YEAR TO DATE % % Spent

SALARIES $34,055.38 $34,055.38

BENEFITS $14,291.28 $14,291.28

SPECIAL EDUCATION $55.01 $55.01

TITLE I (Includes SINA DINA) $0.00 $0.00

CENTRAL OFFICE GRANTS $69,176.13 $69,176.13

OPERATION/MAINTENANCE $2,868.50 $2,868.50

TRANSPORTATION $0.00 $0.00

IG SC OOL $5,000.00 $5,000.00

MIDDLE SC OOL $348.72 $348.72

CARDINAL $0.00 $0.00

BRIGGS $0.00 $0.00

SACRED RT (Texts/Techn) $0.00 $0.00

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT (8755)Misc. Instr (#8755 C SIS) $23,421.00 $23,421.00Curr Support ( S #8756) $750.00 $750.00Bldg Techn Needs (#8758) $0.00 $0.00Dst ide Tech Exp (DC #8759) $0.00 $0.00Salaries Benefits (#8655) $0.00 $0.00Su total Instruct. Support $0.00 $0.00 $24,171.00 $24,171.00

E TRA CURR. ACCOUNTS (8900s) $0.00 $0.00

PASS T ROUG TO AEA $0.00 $0.00

GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 $149,966.02 $149,966.02Adopted April 2017 25,126,033

Non Budgeted Expenditures:ealth Fund $0.00 $176,124.19 $176,124.19

BUSINESS COORDINATOR 8/16/2017

Leadership Now Conference November 13-15 Las Vegas, Nevada Remarkable leadership, remarkable learning results

Whether you are a leader at the district, school, or classroom level, you work in the gap between what should be and what is. This summit will expand your capacity for leadership by helping you create the conditions to close the gap. Clarify the work that needs to be done, while creating the conditions that allow others to succeed in their specific roles.

You’ll get top-to-bottom training on everything from the key elements of effective leadership to techniques for adopting the sound instructional strategies necessary for transforming student learning. You will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with some of the most influential educational thinkers in North America. This summit is a must for those looking to deepen the reach and impact of their leadership.

● Obtain tools, tips, and templates proven to impact team effectiveness and student learning.

● Understand the issues behind resistance and difficult behavior from staff members, and acquire specific strategies to address them.

● Experience how to form a collective leadership response to the needs of English learners and other student cohorts who historically have learning challenges.

● Discover the essential role of diversity and equity in decision making.

● Apply creativity principles to specific needs in your school or district.

● Create a “Not to Do” list based on leadership priorities.

● Gain tips and tools to manage time, eliminate email clutter, and work more efficiently.

● Explore ways that millennials, Gen-Xers, and those nearing retirement can work together effectively.

● Acquire strategies to use technology to enhance 21st century learning skills, global competencies, and authentic student engagement.

● Create a plan of action that supports small schools and singletons to function effectively in a PLC.

Conference Registration $3595.00 Airfare $700.00 Airport Shuttle $70.00 Hotel $694.97 Total $5,059.97 plus daily food allowance.

SchoolBoardReportAugust21,2017

Preparedby:JaneSchmidt,MCSDDirectorofProfessionalGrowthandStudentLearning

ELLUPDATEThepurposeoftheEnglishLanguageProficiencyModulesaretofamiliarizeeducatorswithideastoapplywhenworkingwithEnglishLanguageLearners.ThesemodulesdescribespecificstandardsourELLteacherusestoguideinstructionandalsoprovidesideasonhowotherscanframeconversationswithELLs.Thispastschoolyearallteachersandadministratorsweretocompletemodules1–3forEnglishLanguageProficiencystandards.Allteachershavecompletedthesemodulesandthisyearmodules4–6areexpectedtobecompleted.CertificatesofcompletionareonfileatCentralOffice.OurnewstaffwillalsoberequiredtoprovidedocumentationofmodulecompletiontoCentralOffice.Ourgoalis100%completionofmodules1-6bytheendofthe2017-18schoolyear.PROFESSIONALDEVELOPOMENTAswecontinueourpartnershipwithMBAEA,thisschoolyearwewillcontinuetobuildonthecurriculumworkfromlastyearduringprofessionaldevelopmentdays,earlydismissals,andCTTmeetings.Theprocessincludes:

1. DISTRICTDOCUMENT-DocumentationofpowerstandardsontheDistrictScopeandSequence;

2. DISTRICTDOCUMENT–Indicationofwherepowerstandardsareembeddedthroughouttheschoolyear(overseveralunits);

3. DISTRICTDOCUMENT–Identificationofunitswhereeachofthegradelevelstandardsareembedded;

4. BUILDINGDOCUMENT-Unwrappingofstandardswithlearningtargetsdeveloped;

5. BUILDINGDOCUMENT–IdentificationoftheDepthofKnowledgelevelforeachofthelearningtargets;

6. BUILDINGDOCUMENT–Outlineofassessmentplanforunits–formativeassessments,commonformativeassessments,andsummativeassessments/performancetasks.

ThisworkhelpsustoachievethelevelsofoperationinMarzano’sHighReliabilitySchools:

• Level2–Effectiveteachingineveryclassroom• Level3–Guaranteedandviablecurriculum

TLCUPDATEThisschoolyearInstructionalCoacheswillbeusingtheStudent-CenteredCoachingtoworkwithourclassroomteachersacrossthedistrict.ThisAugusttheycreatedapowerpointtosharewithstaffatthebeginningoftheyear.IhaveprovidedaLogicModelthatoutlinesthecomponentsofthestudent-centeredcoachingpractices.Thismodelwillprovideguidanceaswedevelopaprocessforevaluatingtheeffectofthisprogramonstudentlearning.Thiswillalsobetheprocessbywhichtheywillreportdatatoourbuildingsonamonthlybasis.Itistheexpectationthatallteacherswillparticipatesometimeduringtheschoolyearinacoachingcycle.

High School Board Report September 21, 2017

1. Enrollment - we anticipate about 520.

2. MHS staff will be working with MBAEA on August 18 and 21 on Professional Learning Community concepts and procedures. We will continue this work during our early outs this fall, with the goal of focusing on student learning.

3. MHS will be hosting three exchange students this fall:

a. Raquel Aizcorbe Burguete - Julie and Russ Furne

b. Ida Nielsen - with Lenke and Don Carson

c. Sofie Tropp - Valerie Hute and Craig Williams

4. Building looks great after summer projects, in particular the floors and the branding work. We want to thank everyone involved. Attached you will find a picture of the stairs.

5. We received confirmation this week of the availability of CCC staff to replace Seth Archer. We knew that CCC was going to fill his position (existing contract) this year but we uncertain of who would be available or when. In the end they needed two people to replace Seth. One for composition and a different person for speech. Because the new staff members weren’t available when we scheduled Seth’s classes we have had to make changes to the master schedule. I am sure some of you may have received calls regarding schedules not being posted on Infinite Campus. We appreciate everyone’s patience, as it is a challenge when working with another entity.

This is a one year solution. Beginning next year CCC will not be offering new contracts to LEA’s for concurrent teaching services. They will continue to honor existing contracts, such as our contract for welding. But they will not hire new staff. When Mr. Burken retires they will not hire a replacement nor issue a new contract.

6. This school year MBAEA staff will be joining our Collaborative Teaching Teams and Intervention Team during their weekly meetings. The goal is for them to support our transition to a Professional Learning Community. They anticipate sending 1-2 staff members twice a week. Their previous experiences assisting other districts in this transition is very valuable.

Cardinal Elementary Maquoketa Community School District 1003 Pershing Road, Maquoketa, IA 52060 Phone: 563-652-5157

News/Updates

● Building and Grounds Update: ○ Thank you to the custodial and mantinance department for their work and time at Cardinal.

The building is going to be ready for students. ○ Art room has been remodeled with new paint, carpet, ramp access, bathroom updates,

lighting and ceiling tiles. ○ New paint in library and several classrooms.

● Thank you for letting us attend the PLC conference. Great time for team building and learning

more about the PLC Framework together. We were able to take our three new staff members, two special education teachers, and myself from Cardinal. What a great opportunity for all.

● I attended School Adminitrators of Iowa conference earlier this month. I was able to listen to Ken Williams and will share this learning with Cardinal staff during pre-service days. Thank you for supporting our membership to this organization.

Upcoming Dates:

● Sunday, August 26th, we will be celebrating the new StoryWalk “Near One Cattail” from 2-4pm at the Hustville Interpretive Center. This event is being planned in partnership with Hurstville Interpretive Center, Jackson County Grade Level Reading Campaign, local school districts, and business and community members.

August2017BoardReport

• SummerProjects

Maintenancehavebeenputtingnewceilingtileinallthebuildings.We

havebeentakingouttheold2x4ceilingtilethatweresaggingandbeen

replacingwith2x2tile.Theysnapavinylcoverovertheoldgridworkand

adda2ftcrossteeandnewtile.Theresultisanicecleanandbrighterlook

totheceilingswhichhelptomakethehallwayandroomlookbrighter.

Theydidall3hallwaysintheMiddleSchoolthesouthhallwayatBriggsand

installednewceilingsin2classroomsattheHighSchool.Wewillcontinue

toreplaceceilingsuntilalltheschoolsaredone.

TheartroomatCardinalreceivednewcarpetandpaintandceiling,Josh

andCraigarecurrentlyworkingonreplacingthewoodrampandrail.We

alsoinstallednewcarpetintheLCNroomatthehighschool.

WeremovedawallintheDeanofStudentsofficeattheMiddleSchoolto

expandtheofficesotherewasroomtohaveparentmeetings.Thisoffice

andtheworkroomalsogotnewpaintonthewallsandtrim.Thehallways

intheMSalsogotrepaintedandhadaredstripeinstalledonthewalls.We

alsohadthe2nd&3

rdfloorlockersrepaintedredtomatchthe1

stfloor

lockers.

TheHighSchoolhadthefloortileremovedinthewest,southandcircle

hallwaysandwehadtheepoxyfloorinstalledintheseareas.Wealsodid

thebathroomsinthesouthandeastadditions.Thegoalistoremoveall

floortileinthedistrictandinstalltheepoxyfloor.Bydoingthisitwillsave

moneyonlaborandmaterialbynothavingtostripandwaxtilefloorsevery

year.WealsorepaintedtheAgandmultipurposeroomthisyear.

WealsoreplacedthedustcollectorintheHSwoodshop.Thenew

collectorwaspurchasedwithaPerkinsgrantandsitsoutsideonthewest

sideofthewoodshop,2-12”holeshadtobedrilledthroughtheblockwall

togettheductworkintotheshop.BrandonGoodwillthenconnectthisto

hisexistingductwork.Wedidtakeuponeparkingstopbutthiswillbea

cleanerandquieterclassroominside.StickleyElectricwilldotheelectrical

hookuptothenewcollector.

WealsohadanewentrancedoorputintotheMACcafé.Thecafé

receiveda$2000grantfromtheDubuqueRacingAssoc.Maintenancehad

tocutinanopeningintothesideofthebuildingandZephyrAluim.

Installedanewdoor.Thiswillallowcustomerstoenterdirectlyintothe

caféandnothavingtogothroughtheclassroom.

Therewere2newwalkdoorsinstalledatthebusbarn.Theolddoor

frameswererottingandlettinginalotofcoldair.Thenewdoorswillsave

alotofwarmairfromescapingoutthiswinter.Wealsoepoxypaintedthe

floorsintherestroom,breakroomandoffice.

Justanotetothankthecustodiansandmaintenancecrewforallthehard

worktheydofortheschoolsduringthesummer.

• TransportationWehadabusdrivermeetingonTuesdaythe15

that8:00inthemorningallbut

3driversshowedup.Italkedaboutwhatwasbeingsaidatthestate

conventionandthatwewillprobablybeseeingseatbeltsinthebusesinthe

nearfuture.Wealsotalkedaboutrailroadcrossingsanddisciplineonthebus.I

askedthedriverstogettoknowthestudent’snameontheroutesbuses,this

willhelpwhentryingtodisciplinethestudents.Itoldthedriverstoeither

readtherulesofthebustothestudentsorgiveeachofthemacopytotake

homeorboth.Afterthemeeting5driversspent75min.watchingawebinar

onwheelchairsafetyonthebus.Thesedriverswillreceiveacertificatestating

thattheywatchedandbeeninformedonproperwheelchairhookupsonabus.

Aug.BoardReport

• FallactivitieshavestartedupofficiallyonAug.7th

• WedidconcussionscreeningonAug.7th-9th.Genesiswasveryhappywithhowitwent.Westillhaveafewlateadditions,andstudentsthatwereonvacationtoscreenbutareworkingongettingallstudentscompleted.Football,volleyballandcheerleaderswerethefocusthisfall.Wewillcomebackbeforethewinterseasonsandtestanyonethatwasnotpartofthefalltesting.

• WorkonthepressboxatGoodenowfieldiscomingalong.Weshouldbereadyforthefirstgame.ThankyoutoFriendsofGoodenow

• The2ndclassofHallofFamememberswillbeinductedonSept.9thattheCenterstoneInn.5pmsocialhour,6pmmeal,followedbytheceremonyon7pm.Thisyear’sclassis,MaryJoyandJerreSteadSageRosenfelsRoseFrantzenLeightonHepker1986GirlsStateChampionshipCrossCountryTeam

Briggs Elementary School School Board Report

Monday, August 21, 2017 Submitted by: Patrick R. Bollman

1. Open House will be held on Monday, August 21 from 4:30-5:45.

2. The teachers have worked hard in getting ready for the start of school. Their rooms

look great and they are excited for students to arrive on Wednesday.

3. Thank you to Rhonda Davis for all her work in getting the Briggs Building ready for the school year. The many things that she does in the office allow for teachers and myself to be ready for the start of the school year.

4. Thank you to Mark Lippens and Kim Clark on their efforts cleaning the building over the

summer break. The building looks great!

5. Staff inservice days have included the following for the Briggs Staff:

• Preparing schedules • Writing curriculum • Doing team building activities • ALICE Training (Safety) • Culture/Climate Activities • Grade/Subject Level Meetings • Preparing for instruction

6. Enrollment:

Third Grade = 83 Fourth Grade = 91 Fifth Grade = 101 Please feel free to visit Briggs Elementary School. Thank you for all your support.

Dustin Cogan <dcogan@maquoketaschools.org>

Reminder: Infinite Campus NEW Website Address & Other Information 1 message

Dustin Cogan <dcogan@maquoketaschools.org> Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 11:20 AM

To: districtwidestaffmembers@maquoketaschools.org

To: Maquoketa School District Staff MembersFrom: Dustin Cogan, Technology CoordinatorPriority: MediumDate: 8­14­17Subject: Reminder: Infinite Campus NEW Website Address & Other Information 

I hope you had a great summer vacation!  It is hard to believe in a little over a week we will have studentsin our buildings! 

 In the Technology department, we are busy continually making improvements in our technology K­12. Please thank the following groups for supporting technology in your schools!   Without the support from the below groups, the opportunities/technologies would not be possible.

1.) Technology Taskforce (a group of members with representatives from all attendance centers along withCommunity members, Administration, and School Board representation).  2.) Our School Board3.) Our Administration Team4.) K­12 Staff5.) Information Technology Staff

Infinite Campus Reminder­  Our District Infinite Campus website changed.  Please update your bookmarks  https://maquoketaia.infinitecampus.org/campus/maquoketa.jsp    Please use your existing username and password.

Why did we make this change? We transitioned to the Campus Cloud as this is a new platform released by Infinite Campus at their data center instead ofonsite within the district.  This new platform affords the district a reduction in our annual Infinite Campus fees along withthe ability to scale as needed without buying additional equipment.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Upgraded Internet Service Providers!

  The district now has two separate internet providers.  This will increase speed for everyone accessing the Internet and willalso provide automatic failover in the event one provider has an issue requiring repair. 

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Replacement Staff Laptops!As part of our board approved Technology Improvement plan, The district is replacing staff computers in grades K­12 if yourcomputer is one the following models (Macbook Pro), (Hp Probook 4520, 4530 & 4540, & 4545).     We will also be providing a laptop case to protect the investment.  This case will also have the Maquoketa Logo.  This willtake place during the first couple weeks of school.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Grant SupportThe district received a grant from the FCC in the amount of $93,000.00  This grant will allow for the mounting of wirelessaccess points in all buildings K­12 along with the purchase of replacement of additional network switches in all attendancecenters.  This grant also will provide for 80% district cost savings for our two fiber Internet service providers in conjunctionwith funding to partially support  our backup local and long distance phone service.   Thank you to the FCC and USACschool and libraries program for supporting Maquoketa Schools.    Unfortunately, the funding notification of this grant wasafter August 1st, 2017.  Access points at this time are scheduled to be mounted during the summer of 2018.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Clock SystemsThe district is investigating replacing existing clocks with a more up to date clock system that will synchronize with atimeclock system via radio waves.  To learn more about this technology click here.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Technology Trouble TicketsWhen requesting Technology support or for requesting items to be ordered on pre­approved purchases please use ourtrouble ticket system.  The beginning of the year it is a very busy time of year for our department but rest assured thatyour support request is important and every request is reviewed and acted upon.   Please visit our website at www.maquoketaschools.org and click on the "Staff/Parent/Student Links" option to view thelink for creating a Technology Trouble Ticket*.  You now can login to the trouble ticket system to look at past requests.  It is also important to remind all staff members in our district of the many benefits regarding personal technologypurchases (among others on the IEC site) that you have the opportunity to participate in to save additional dollars onfuture personal purchases for your home use.  To qualify for the money saving programs you must be an active or retiredschool district employee or be an active student.

Interested in Free Microsoft Office & Free Antivirus for your home computer? Microsoft Office is now available to all student and staff personal devices while either attending Maquoketa Schools or

being employed by Maquoketa Schools.  This is a savings of approximately $395.00/license (if purchased at Best Buy or

similar) or a savings of $89.00 if purchased through the Iowa Education Consortium (now called AEA purchasing).  This is

a new great benefit provided at no additional cost to our District.

FREE Microsoft Office 2016 for Students & Staff Members

FREE downloads of Microsoft Office 2016  are available to currently enrolled students at Maquoketa Community Schools for use onpersonal computers and mobile devices.

Maquoketa Schools students/staff can download (at no extra charge) up to five copies of Microsoft Office for Windows and Mac OS,as well as five copies of Office Mobile for iOS, and Android. 

Other software available to Staff Members Only: Free Antivirus Software for Windows and Mac OSX­ Sophos Antivirus

How do I download Office 2016? 

Please submit a technology help ticket at www.maquoketaschools.org  requesting a user specific activation link forOffice.  This will be created within our Microsoft portal and sent back to you.

How do I download Sophos Antivirus? 

Please submit a technology help ticket at www.maquoketaschools.org requesting a user specific activation link forSophos Antivirus   Please indicate either the Macintosh or Windows version applicable to your machine.  

When will the above pieces of software stop working?

The above licenses are available if all of the following requirements are met.

1.) Maquoketa Schools maintains our agreement with Microsoft regarding these products

2.) Maquoketa Schools continues to use Sophos Antivirus as our antivirus protection

3.) Microsoft & Sophos continues to allow the installation on personal devices at no cost to our District.

4.) Your status is listed as  "an active employee of Maquoketa Schools"

Note: Your computer must check in to the Microsoft servers once every 30 days to check in to verify your license). 

Employee & Student Savings

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These discounts are provided through a State of Iowa contract.  AEA Purchasing has no control over thenegotiation of the terms and conditions and does not have access to personal accounts.  K­12 Public Employees,AEA Employees and City, County & State Government Employees are eligible.  AT&T     Sprint-Nextel     US Cellular  

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Justin Schneller 

573.239.2004 

js6742@att.com 

How to Order The AT&T discount is available on new and existing personal accounts.  To register for discounts or to order online,

please visit www.att.com/wireless/Iowaemployees or www.att.com/wireless/IowaAEA. (Use your government/education

email address with AT&T cell number to add the discount online.)  To view products and store locations, go to

www.att.com/wireless.

 The following information must be provided when requesting the discount at a store:  

Proof of employment -- a current staff/faculty ID or a recent payment stub (financial information should be blacked

out)

Work/School email address

Please reference contract number 'IRU FAN #55049' when requesting the discount

Pricing 17% off voice, Smartphone, laptop and tablet plans $35/month or higher, every month. 

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Pricing  Sprint will provide at 18% discount on qualifying plans to the employees of State of Iowa agencies and political

subdivisions. Some restrictions may apply. Subject to change upon notification and approval. See website for program

details at www.sprint.com/iowak12education. 

To receive your discount, visit www.sprint.com/verify.  

Eligible customers must have an email domain that has been recognized and verified by Sprint, or you may fill out the

Discount Program Eligibility Verification and Service Agreement form on the site and fax with your proof of employment.  

NOTE: For new email domains that need to be added to the system, the verification process can take up to 3-5 business

days.

US Cellular B2B Group 

800.305.2501  

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How to Order Register online: www.uscellular.com/partner  

Call US Cellular B2B: 800.305.2501 

Please reference code PED1008   

In order to receive the discount, eligible customers MUST have an email domain that has been recognized and verified by

US Cellular. 

For new email domains that need to be added to the system, the verification process can take up to a month. Your

patience is appreciated during this time. 

Pricing US Cellular will provide 20% discount on qualifying plans to the employees of State of Iowa agencies and political

subdivisions. Some restrictions may apply. Subject to change upon notification and approval. See website for details

at www.uscellular.com/partner. 

  

 Andy Chihak -- Andrew.chihak@verizonwireless.com (Eastern Iowa) 

 Jacob Westrum -- Jacob.westrum@verizonwireless.com (Central & North Central Iowa) 

 Paul Terveen -- Paul.Terveen@verizonwireless.com (Western Iowa) 

How to Order Option 1: Register and shop online at www.verizonwireless.com/discount. This is the best and easiest way. If, when

registering online, your school email address is NOT associated with the government account discount, contact the rep for

your area (see above) or email wscaaccountsupport@verizonwireless.com to get your school's e-mail domain updated.

Your rep will be able to create an employee profile for your email and get the discount applied to your account. 

Option 2: Stop in at any Verizon Wireless store near you and sign up (must be a VZW store, not a reseller). 

Pricing The discount only applies to account plans of $34.99 or more and on the primary account phone for Family Share Plans. 

18-23% monthly discount depending on plan 

*With the new Share Everything Plans, the 18% discount sill applies but ONLY to the subscribed data bundle.

If you have any questions regarding this transition please contact me,

Thank youDustin

--  

Dustin Cogan

District Technology Coordinator

Maquoketa Community School District

(Briggs, Cardinal, Middle School, High School)

Phone: 563-652-4956 x 3215

Direct: 262-293-4105

www.maquoketaschools.org

DustinCoganMaquoketaSchoolInformationTechnology

8/11/17Category1Services NonDiscountedServiceAmt Discount% MCSDEstimatedPortion

Mediacom $30,000.00 80.00% $6,000.00Windstreamlocal $6,193.00 20.00% $4,954.40Centurylink $576.84 20.00% $461.47ICNSecondaryInternet $4,930.00 80.00% $986.00Total: $41,699.84 $11,415.87 TotalCategory1 $41,699.84

Category2Services

ProductQuantity ProductCost/ea Briggs BriggsQTY Cardinal CardinalQTY MS MSQTY HS HSQTY RevisedQTYEstimate

17NetworkSwitches 17 $1,210.00 $1,210.00 1 $4,840.00 4 $3,630.00 3 $9,680.00 8 16 $19,360.005YearAPLicense 15 $127.00 $127.00 1 $508.00 4 $254.00 2 $1,016.00 8 15 $1,905.00

NetworkCeilingAccesspointWire/Classroom 110 $273.48 $4,649.16 17 $4,102.20 15 $9,298.32 34 $12,033.12 44 110 $30,082.80

0 $0.000 $0.00

TotalCategory2 MCSDMatch20PercentPortionSubtotal $5,986.16 $9,450.20 $13,182.32 $22,729.12 $51,347.80 $10,269.56

Summary:

TotalErateSupportFor17-18 $93,047.64 429%Return

TotalMCSDRequiredContribution $21,685.43 429%Return

Cat1MCSDContribution $11,415.87

Cat2MCSDContribution $10,269.56

Cat1AwardDollars $30,283.97

Cat2AwardDollars $41,078.24

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MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL

CARDINAL PRIDE

2017-18

COACHES & SPONSORS

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HANDBOOK

2017-18 Coach/Sponsor Handbook Table of Contents

Policy and Organizational 3 Extra Curricular Priorities 4 Sunday Practices State Tournament Attendance 5 Non State/Conference/District Athletic Contests Game, Meet and Practice Regulations Practice Limitations 6 Family Night Press Releases Transportation Policy Hotel Accommodations 7 Use of District Vehicles Handbooks for Student Athletes Beginning of the Season Parent Meetings End of Season Banquets End of Year Reports Coaching Evaluations Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors Youth Program Dance Tryouts 8 Medical Policy Professional Development Use of District Facilities 9 Money Collection Keys and Building Security Purchase Orders Fundraising Employee Gift Law Iowa Licensure & Mandatory Courses 10 Equipment Good Conduct Rule Academic Eligibility 12 Athletic Dual Sport Policy Coach/Sponsor Signature Page 13 Dual Participation Form 14 Head Coach Evaluation Form 15 Fundraising Request/Approval Form 17 Fundraising Recap Summary Form 18

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Board Policy All policies in this handbook are board approved. If Board Policy is adopted or amended which causes the policies in this handbook to be incorrect, Board Policy takes precedence. Preface This handbook has been prepared to provide a source of information for staff members, administrator, and other persons that may be interested in the interscholastic athletic program of the Maquoketa Community Schools. All athletic policy and regulations listed in this handbook are subject to modification and change. Maquoketa School Board Policy takes precedent over any policy listed in this handbook. Statement of Purpose The purpose of the high school athletic/activities program is:

• To provide opportunities that will allow our programs to serve as a laboratory where students learn to cope with problems and handle situations similar to those encountered under conditions prevailing in the contemporary world.

• To encourage students to represent our school in activities which may lead to lifelong learning and involvement. • To strive for playing excellence that will produce winning teams and maintain an educational image for the high

school and middle school activities. Guiding Philosophy The major objective of the program is to provide wholesome opportunities for students to develop from their experiences, habits and attitudes that will enhance each student’s ability to function in life. The leadership would be of the highest quality so as to exemplify to the participants the desired type of individual to be developed from the athletic/activity program. Measurement of the success of the leadership should not be only in terms of tangible evidence of the win loss record or ratings of groups. The intangible personality development factors that are an outgrowth of the major objectives of the athletic/activities programs are also of the highest priority. The athletic/activity programs must always be in conformity with the general objectives of the school. The athletic and activity coaches and sponsors should be in line with and support the general policies of the school district. At no time should the athletic/activities programs place the educational curriculum secondary in emphasis. These programs should constantly strive to develop each individual participant into a well-rounded, capable individual. Organization and Administration The purpose of the Iowa High School Athletic Association shall be: “To promote, develop, direct, protect and regulate amateur interscholastic relationships between member schools and to stimulate fair play, friendly rivalry and good sportsmanship among contestants, schools and communities throughout the state”. Maquoketa Community School is a member of the state association as well as a member of the WAMAC Conference. WAMAC Conference schools are: East West Anamosa Benton Community Beckman Catholic CCA Central DeWitt CPU Maquoketa Marion Mt. Vernon Independence Solon Vinton Shellsburg West Delaware West Delaware Western Dubuque Williamsburg * Anamosa and Western Dubuque will be leaving the WAMAC Conference at the conclusion of the 2017-18 school year. Board of Control Management of the conference is vested in the Board of Control, which is made up of the high school principals and superintendents from each of the member schools.

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Maquoketa Community School District Board of Education The Maquoketa Community School District Board of Education has the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of the educational and extra curricular activities taking place at the Maquoketa High and Middle Schools. Their responsibility to develop and implement board policy and hire persons recommended to them by the superintendent to fill vacancies. Superintendent The superintendent approves and recommends to the school board for their approval all policies and procedures, which affect school, related programming in academics, athletics and other extra curricular activities. The superintendent recommends all staff appointments for school positions to the school board for their approval. Building Principal The school principals are directly responsible to the superintendent of schools and also to the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Activities Director The activities director is charged with the responsibility of recommending and directing the program of athletics in keeping with the aims and purposes of education as determined by the Maquoketa School Board, the Iowa Athletic Association and WAMAC policies. The activities director is responsible for activities programming in grades seven through twelve. Coaches/Sponsors The coaches and sponsors are directly responsible for organizing their program practices, communicating with students, parents, and the community and in general advancing and developing the talents of our school youth through a positive and supportive sports and activities environment. The coaches/sponsors report directly to the activities director. All Varsity coaches are responsible for articulating basic expectations throughout their sport. Varsity coaches should meet regularly with JV ninth grade, and middle school coaches to ensure proper fundamental skills are being taught to student athletes. Extra Curricular Priorities The following listing shows the priorities of extra curricular involvement for all extra curricular activities. The purpose of this list is to assist in avoiding conflicts for students as they participate in more than one activity at Maquoketa High School. It is important that all coaches and sponsors consult the district calendar and the activities director or principal before scheduling activities. 1. State level participation 2. District level participation 3. WAMAC Conference participation 4. Inter school participation 5. Practice If there are problems in scheduling activities after considering the above list, a meeting will be held between parties involved to determine school participation. Practice/Game/Activity Policies Early Dismissal for Inclement Weather Practice Policy No before school activities will be held when school is delayed due to weather or other safety conditions. Practices for heat related early dismissals may be held later in the day. Contact the Activities Director prior to scheduling these practices. As coaches we are responsible first and foremost for the safety of our squads. Always keep an eye on the weather. If conditions are unsafe stop practice immediately and seek shelter. Similarly monitor the heat and make sure players are drinking plenty of water and are educated on the benefits of proper hydration. Sunday Practices Sunday practices are generally not approved. Exceptions may be granted by the Superintendent of Schools. All Sunday practices or rehearsals must be considered optional. If a student is unable to attend these practices, they should not be denied any starting or other playing privileges in athletic contests.

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Parents must be notified of a Sunday practice or rehearsal in advance of the practice. This is the coach or activity sponsor’s responsibility. There should be no practice or performance on Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas Eve/Christmas. Any other holiday practices must be approved by the Activities Director. These practices must be considered optional. State Tournament Attendance Teams that qualify for state level competition will use transportation approved by the school administration to the site of the competition. All coaches who have coached that team are eligible to attend the state tournament with the team. This will be a professional leave. Individuals or teams that qualify for state competition will have meals and lodging provided for them by the school district’s student activity fund. Individuals or teams attending state competitions, under the supervision of district employees, as spectators will be responsible for all expenses associated with the event. Coaches may use money generated from fund raising to help pay for expenses. Transportation to state events by non-qualified members will be by school vehicles and supervised by school staff. If a school bus is used the cost of the bus driver will be covered by the attending group. Coaches wishing to watch the state tournaments in the sport they coach may take one day of professional. If additional chaperones are needed an assistant coach may attend as a professional leave day. In individual sports such as cross-country, swimming, wrestling, track and golf additional athletes may be permitted to attend with the qualifying individuals if transportation and hotel accommodations allow. Those non-qualified individuals will be responsible for all expenses. In the case of either team or individual attendance at state competition it is the responsibility of the athletes to communicate with teachers on homework or work that needs to be made up in advance of the trip. In the individual sports where only a part of a team has qualified any additional students attending the state competition would normally be selected from the team on the basis of contributions throughout the year or in some cases seniors who have been with the team over the course of year/years. Communication between athletes and coaches at the beginning of the season as to how this selection will be made will usually make this decision easy to defend. Due to state auditor regulations these non-qualifying athletes expenses may not be paid for by district funds (either school or fundraised). Responsibilities of the head coach or activity sponsor as students miss school to attend state events.

• Discuss planned trip to the state event with the athletic director or building principal prior to making plans. • Inform the high school office of the date students may miss classes so make up work for students may be

completed. A complete list of students attending the event is also required for the high school office. • Schedule appropriate transportation with transportation director. • Arrange lodging for staff and students in a timely manner. • Consult with the activities director to determine funds available. • Communicate with parents of those students attending to make them aware of travel and lodging plans. • Develop a detailed itinerary to be given to the AD, Principal and team members.

Non State/Conference/District Athletic Contests Athletic team or individual participation in school approved non state/conference/district contests will be allowed to miss school as per the guidelines stated in State Tournament attendance above. Entry fees, participant and coaches meals will be provided by the District. Lodging and other associated costs will be paid for from the appropriate athletic special account, additional approved fundraising, or from donations. Game, Meet and Practice Regulations All coaches should be aware of the game limitations as established by the IHSAA and IGHSAU. Scrimmages do not count in the number of games allowed, but must be scheduled in accordance to athletic association limits. Scrimmages and practice sessions may not be conducted where students are competing against post high school graduates unless they are assigned coaching responsibilities for which they are qualified. These coaches must have a valid coaching authorization. Practice limitations

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Practices for activities may not be scheduled to begin prior to the date established by the athletic association. There are fewer Athletic Association rules regarding coaches working with their athletes in the summer. The rules are that summer sports have priority for scheduling and playing games, practices, and facility use. Coaches of other sports may work with their athletes as needed during the summer considering the rule above. These summer practices must not be considered mandatory. Family Night Family night in the Maquoketa Schools is on Wednesdays. All practices and events must be concluded by 6:30 pm with students on their way home. Press Releases It is the head coach of each sport’s responsibility to see that scores and other appropriate information is called in to newspaper/television and radio sports editors. All sports game scores and statistics should be reported for publication. This will also include any District, Conference, State mandated scores and stats (quikstats). Communication should be especially strong with the Maquoketa Press Sports Department. This line of communication assists in building a recognition and reputation for each program in our school. Transportation/Accommodation Policies Pep Buses Pep Buses are scheduled for high school events if the student demand is sufficient. The pep bus will be chaperoned by a school approved adult or cheer leading sponsor. The cheerleaders will ride the pep bus when scheduled. Student sign up will be in the High School office. The athletic coaches will have no responsibility concerning the pep bus. If a pep bus is being taken during the school day (ex: State Wrestling), students wishing to ride must “be in good standing academically and behaviorally” to be allowed this privilege. Student Transportation to Events The coach/sponsor may expect that all team members ride school transportation. It is an expectation that your team act appropriate on the bus at all times. The coach’s role is to supervise the students. The bus driver should be able to focus on getting you to and home from events safely without dealing with commotion from the students. All occupants must have a seat with seatbelt if the vehicle is other than a school bus. Food is OK on the bus as long as team and coaches make sure they are cleaning up after themselves and not making a mess. It is a good idea to have large garbage bags with you on road trips to help with cleanup. Coaches/sponsors taking their children with them on school transportation must be sure Iowa law regarding transporting children safely are followed. The maximum capacity of any school vehicle cannot be exceeded. After returning home a coach or designated player should make sure bus is picked up and clean. No cleats should be worn on the bus at any time. STUDENTS RIDING WITH A PARENT HOME FROM EVENT MUST HAVE PARENT TALK TO THE COACH OR RECEIVE PERMISSION FROM THE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR PRIOR TO THE EVENT. Coach should have a signature from the parent as a record and for easier roll call on the bus.

Use of District Vehicles Mileage will not be paid if a personal vehicle is driven to an approved event unless there was no school vehicle available. School vehicles may be used to transport student teams to camps or summer school related activities. A school employee or approved volunteer must drive the school vehicle. Any request to use a school vehicle during the summer must be approved prior to registration for the summer activity.

� Coach role: supervise and manage kids. � Drivers Role: Get teams safely to contests and back home.

All Head Coaches will contact Mike Wing, Transportation Director, if they want changes to the original bus request leave times, pick up locations, and destinations for all away contests. Hotel Accommodations Prior approval for hotel accommodations must be made through the activities director well in advance (at least 2 weeks) of the activity/event. Coaches/sponsors are responsible for making the reservations. MCSD does not use purchase orders as a

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method of payment for travel. Direct billing or credit card authorization shall be used for all hotel reservations. These forms must be requested from the hotel and then turned in to Central Office for processing (at least 1 week prior to event/activity). Please ensure that all hotel rates fall within the guidelines of Board Policy ($125/night per person). Special approval may be made by the superintendent for rates that exceed the $125 limit. This approval should be made prior to booking the rooms. Communication Policies Handbooks for Student Athletes Each sport or activity should have a handbook, which details expectations for students who choose to participate. This handbook must be given to each participant and the AD and reviewed with all parties. Each athlete/activity participant should have parents acknowledge their awareness of the Good Conduct Policy by signing and returning a form to the coach or sponsor. Your policies should be specific about what you expect from each participant to ensure that they are members in good standing of your sport or activity. Be sure your discipline consequences are worded clearly and provide enough flexibility for special situations, which undoubtedly will occur. Remember to keep parents, and activities director informed as disciplinary situations arise. Coach - Parent Communication Continuing communication between parents needs to occur so we can make our seasons as successful as possible. Besides making handbooks available to students, parents should also get this information. Whether that is done through a parent meeting, mailings, emails, websites, or google docs is up to each sport. Be sure to highlight your expectations, the district Good Conduct Policy, schedules, contact information and any other information parents need to know. The activities director should also be given this information. Communication should be ongoing not just at the start of the season. Schedules change, postseason dates are set, and other things always come up. Keep parents abreast of these changes so there are no surprises. While email is a great and quick way to communicate, remember that some conversations are best done face to face or at least through a phone call.

End of the Season Wrap-up End of the season celebrations are a great culminating activity to wrap up your seasons. This can be done by sport, once these dates are set, they should be added to the district calendar well before the athletic season or activity ends. This will allow banquet/meeting dates to be put on the district newsletter calendar to inform parents well ahead of the planned banquet or end of the season meetings. Coaching Evaluations The head coaching staff will be evaluated by the athletic director with assistance from the High School Principal. The current evaluation form is included at the end of this handbook. Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors All volunteer coaches/sponsors must be pre approved by the activities director and the Maquoketa School Board before any coaching/sponsor duties are assigned. No unapproved or unqualified coaches/volunteers will be allowed to participate in school programs. According to state rules all volunteers who work with athletes must hold coaching authorization certification and a copy of the authorization certificate must be on file in the District office. Youth Programs If sports invite youth organizations to a “pack the gym night” or similar event, the kids in these events are to be allowed in for free but their parents are to either pay or use their activity card. Coaches will make sure ticket takers have an updated pass list for these students. Beginning of school year Dance and Cheerleading Tryouts

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Students new to the District prior to the start of school, will have the opportunity to try out for Maquoketa High School Dance teams and Football Cheerleading. New students will be made aware of tryouts the first day of school through student announcements. Interested students will sign up in the high school office. Dance tryouts will be scheduled and all tryouts completed by the end of August. Cheerleading tryouts will be scheduled and completed prior to the first home football game. Students trying out for Dance will be rated using the same scale as students who tried out in the Spring of the previous school year. The Dance coaches will hold the tryouts and determine each student’s score and possible placement on the appropriate dance squad. Students trying out for Cheerleading will be rated using the same scale as students who tried out in the Spring of the previous school year. The Football Cheerleading coach will hold the tryouts and determine each student’s score and possible placement on the appropriate cheer squad. General Information Medical Policy No student should participate in games or practice unless they have physical, concussion, and insurance forms turned in. Remind student-athletes and parents of this well in advance. Coaches should be aware of the medical history of their athletes. Contact should be made with the school nurse to learn of any health problems of their athletes. Coaches/activity sponsors must have the red emergency medical form binder with them at all times. The binder contains student medical information. Providing health/enhancement supplements to student athletes is not an approved practice. No coach should put themselves or the school in the position of providing substances or advise to use substances to enhance athletic performance. A med kit must be taken on the road for first aid type injuries. Be in communication with parents, nurse, and athletic training staff if there are medical issues and remember we are not doctors and we cannot override or second-guess a doctor’s evaluation of a student. Professional Development Any request to attend a coaching clinic or similar offering must be pre approved by the building principal and AD. Money is budgeted for the Head Coach for each sport for this purpose. Decisions will be made by understanding how attending the clinic will improve our program, the number of coaches/sponsors attending a clinic, the cost of the clinic as well as available transportation and sub availability. Head Coaches will be allowed one day of professional leave to attend a clinic. All coaches and sponsors are expected to attend District Coach/Sponsor Professional Development meetings. Practices must be scheduled to allow all coaches who teach in the district to attend these meetings. Students are not to be left to practice on their own or be in the building or athletic sites unsupervised. Professional development days will be announced so adequate notification can be given to athletes and parents. Head Coaches wishing to watch the state tournaments in the sport they coach may take one day of professional leave if they are sponsoring a group of Maquoketa student athletes from that sport. If additional chaperones are needed an assistant coach may attend as a professional leave day. The coaches ticket, subs, and mileage (if no school vehicle available) would be paid by the district.

Coaching Clinics

Coaching Clinics that require overnight or exceptional costs need to get approval from the activities director before attending.

Head Varsity Coaches

The Head Varsity Coach is allowed 1 Clinic / Professional opportunity per year. This event should be used to help the coach better his/her coaching methods and the program as a whole. Coach must get clinic approved by the AD before signing up for the clinic. If there is a substitute needed, fill out paperwork and give to the Athletic Director and then to the building principal for final approval.

Additional Coaches/Clinics

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If the head coach feels that assistants would benefit from the clinic (or if they can show the benefits of attending another clinic), these would be funded out of that Specials Account. Head coach should get clinic/learning approved by the AD before signing up for the clinic. If substitutes are needed, fill out paperwork and give to the AD. Depending on number of subs available, the leave would need final approval by the building principal. All expenses: clinic registration, hotel will be paid from specials account. Use of District Facilities Use of the school facilities for summer programs should be approved by the Activities Director. Charges for Maquoketa facilities will be determined according to the facilities usage guidelines. Money Collection Money received from students should be turned in directly to the building office (Central Office during the summer). All money will be receipted. Money from school sponsored camps, lessons, etc., must be deposited into the appropriate school activity account. There are times when receipting money is not possible such as T-shirt sales. In those cases, lists of those that placed an order and who have/have not paid must be kept. Coaches and sponsors should not be collecting money from students. Keys and Building Security School keys and fobs should not be given to students or others who are not coaches. Any time students are in the school building the coach or sponsor must be with them. Unsupervised students cannot be in the building at the request of a coach or sponsor. Coaches should be the last to leave the school building after practices or games. It is the coach’s responsibility to be sure the building is secured and lights are off. The key fobs can be changed as to when they will open doors. A reminder that the alarms may also be on if you arrive back to school late, be sure to talk with the AD to prevent alarms from going off in those instances. Purchase Orders All supplies needed for a sport or activity must be purchased with a District purchase order. The electronic Activity Fund purchase order forms will be completed by the person requesting the order and forwarded to the building principal or athletic director. No supplies should be ordered or travel scheduled with out prior approval from the building principal or athletic director and superintendent to ensure funds are available and the purchase is needed. Fundraising All fundraising must be approved by the administration and school board prior to the event being scheduled or items sold. Fundraiser approval forms can be picked up from Mr. Gruenwald. Do not order or plan any new fundraising events without prior approval. If you are in doubt about whether you have approval for a fundraiser, you should talk to the AD. The fundraising calendar will be approved at the September, February, and May board mtgs. All money collected from fundraising activities must be deposited into an Activity account. Any and all checks written should be made payable to Maquoketa Community School District or MCSD. An “Activity Fund Raising Project Report” must be completed after the fundraiser and submitted to the Central Office (form has been included in this handbook). It is the head coach/sponsor responsibility to ensure this report is completed. Employee Gift Law Iowa’s gift law (Iowa Code chapter 68B) prohibits a public employee or that person's immediate family member from accepting or receiving, directly or indirectly, any gift or series of gifts from a “restricted donor. “ A restricted donor is defined in the law as a person or company who is or is seeking to be a party to a sale, purchase, lease or other type of contract with the employer of the public employee. There are some exceptions to the prohibitions in the gift law. The ones that would most commonly occur regarding school employees are as follows:

• Non-monetary items with a value of $3.00 or less that are received from any one donor during one calendar day. • Informational material relevant to a public employee's official functions, such as books, pamphlets, reports,

documents, periodicals, or other information that is recorded in a written, audio, or visual format. • Anything available or distributed free of charge to members of the general public without regard to the official status

of the recipient. The consequences for violating the gift law are severe. A person who knowingly and intentionally violates the gift law may be punished in ALL of the following three ways:

• Both donor and recipient are guilty of a serious misdemeanor. Serious misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year incarceration and a fine between $250 and $1500, plus 30% surcharge and court costs.

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• The gift law specifically gives the public employer permission to fire the employee who takes a gift in violation of this law.

• Finally, violation of the gift law is a violation of the Board of Educational Examiner’s Code of Ethics. Therefore, the public employee who is also licensed by the BOEE could lose his or her license.

If you have questions on what is permissible ask before you purchase or receive items. Iowa Licensure and Mandatory Courses All coaches must be approved and licenses current with the BOEE. This is the responsibility of the coach to know when his/her license is up for renewal. The state also requires all coaches to take an online concussion safety course each season. These typically open in July, but the AD will send info on this when it is available. CPR Certification - Coaching The BOEE has adopted amendments to the Iowa Administrative Code that will require current CPR certification for certain coaches. The changes affect the following applicants: * Applicants applying for their first coaching endorsement * Applicants applying for their first coaching authorization * Applicants renewing their coaching authorization This new rule will not affect teachers who already hold a coaching endorsement on their teaching license. At this time, school districts and activities directors will not be responsible for tracking this certification. The BOEE will track this for new applicants and coaching authorization renewals. ONLINE ONLY PROGRAMS DO NOT MEET THE OSHA FIRST AID AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This helpful website gives tips regarding online CPR certification scams. We will accept any official CPR training through reputable organizations such as the following: * American Heart Association * American Red Cross * American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) * National Safety Council (NSC) * Medic First Aid Equipment All coaches and sponsors must distribute their equipment responsibly. All equipment distributed must be marked so that each student can be held accountable for the return of equipment checked out to him or her. At the end of the season each coach/sponsor is responsible for the return of the equipment and ensure it is in good repair. The student must pay for equipment not returned or returned in less than the condition it was issued. Good Conduct Rule Philosophy The Board of Directors of the Maquoketa Community School offers a variety of voluntary activities designed to enhance the classroom education of its students. Students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as ambassadors of the school district throughout the calendar year, whether away from or at school. Students who wish to exercise the privilege of participating in extracurricular activities must conduct themselves in accordance with board policy and must refrain from activities that are illegal, or highly inappropriate. Participation in these activities is a privilege, conditioned upon meeting the eligibility criteria established by the board, administration, and individual activity coaches and sponsors. The principal shall keep records of violations of the Good Conduct Rule. Good Conduct Rule The following will be considered violations of our conduct code for participants in activities:

1. Usage or possession of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs (controlled substances); or abuse / deliberate misuse of over the counter drugs.

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2. Engaging in any act that would be grounds for arrest or citation in the criminal or juvenile court system (excluding minor offenses such as traffic or hunting/fishing, violations), regardless of whether the student was cited, arrested, convicted, or adjudicated for the act(s); (ie. Arson, vandalism, assault, battery, theft, criminal mischief, etc.)

3. Violations of regulations established by activity sponsors to develop and administer their specific programs. All participants are required to begin and complete each season in “good standing” in order to fulfill all requirements to regain eligibility once participant has violated the code of activities or been declared academically ineligible. If a participant does not complete a season in “good standing” then participant will be ineligible for the next activity for which he or she participates.

Penalty-First Offense

• Suspension from squad/individual competition for 1/3 of the season (fall, winter, spring, summer), from the first date of competition, or extra-curricular activity (intra-squad scrimmages and team scrimmages are not considered competitions).

• This offense includes a counseling session with the Activities Director, Head Coach, Parents of Violator, and Violator before the student returns to competition. Penalty-Second Offense

• Suspension from squad/individual competition for 3/4 of the season (fall, winter, spring, summer), from the first date of competition, and/or any other extra-curricular activity (intra-squad scrimmages and team scrimmages are not considered competitions).

• Required attendance at four (4) counseling, training, or abuse workshop. All costs will be considered a parental expense. School assistance locating programs will be made available upon request. Penalty-Third Offense

• One year suspension from squad/individual competition, or the next extra-curricular activity, from the first date of competition, or extra-curricular activity.

• Recommendation is additional counseling, training, or abuse workshop. All costs will be considered a parental expense. School assistance locating programs will be made available upon request. Penalty- Fourth and Subsequent Offenses

• One year suspension from squad/individual competition, or the next extra-curricular activity, from the first date of competition, or extra-curricular activity. Penalties (number of events suspended) will be based on the maximum number of regular season contests allowed by the appropriate state association (IGHSAU or IHSAA). If the activity is involved in post-season and athlete is still suspended he/she will continue to serve suspension during post season play. If athlete can’t complete his/her penalty prior to the end of the season, the portion remaining on the penalty will be carried over to the next sport which the individual participates. Example: Student is suspended for first offense with one football game remaining, 1/3 of football would be 3 games, however, the athlete can not complete suspension so he would have 2/9 of the next season to serve, so if he played basketball he would be suspended for the next 5 games of basketball to complete suspension. Multiple penalties will be served consecutively. Each penalty begins after the prior one has been served. If a student violates the policy while under suspension, the penalty will begin immediately after he/she would have become eligible. Reduction in Penalty Reduction of Penalty: If a student comes forward to a coach, administrator, or activity sponsor to admit (self-report) a violation of the Good Conduct Rule prior to a finding of guilt by the administration, the student’s penalty may be reduced to ¼ of the season for a first violation or reduced to 2/3 of a season for a second violation. There is not a reduction allowed on the 3rd violation. Individual has 48 hours after the offense to self-report in order to receive this reduction Appeals Any student who is found by the administration to have violated the Good Conduct Rule may appeal this determination to the superintendent by contacting the superintendent in writing within 3 days of being advised of the violation. The penalty will be in effect pending the superintendent’s decision. If the student is still dissatisfied, he or she may appeal to the school board by filing a written appeal with the board secretary at least 24 hours prior to the next board meeting. The review by the board will be in closed session unless the student’s parent (or the student, if the student is 18) requests an open session.

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The grounds for appeal to the school board are limited to the following: the student did not violate the Good Conduct Rule; the student was given inadequate due process in the investigation and determination; or the penalty is in violation of the Handbook Rule or Board Policy. The penalty will remain in effect pending the outcome of the meeting with the board. If the school board reverses the decision of the administration, the student shall be immediately eligible and shall have any record of the ineligibility period and violation deleted from the student’s record. Academic Eligibility Semester Ineligibility-State Mandated Scholarship Rule Freshmen students will be eligible as they enter high school after their eighth grade year. If a freshman student fails a class(es) the first semester of his/her freshmen year, that student is academically ineligible for the first 30 consecutive days of their current or next sport. All students who are academically ineligible will not be allowed early dismissal to attend performances, games, events, nor will they be allowed to ”suit up” or “dress” for the activity. Student athletes are ineligible for 30 consecutive calendar days of their current sport or of the next sport in which they participate. Students become eligible on the 31st day. Students must successfully complete the entire athletic season for a period of ineligibility to be satisfied. An ineligible student who does not complete an athletic season/activity will have the entire 30 days of ineligibility carry over to his/her next sport in which he/she participates. Ineligibility begins the first day grades are posted. Senior students failing a second semester course would be ineligible for the 30 days following the end of the second semester for a summer sport. Students would regain eligibility on the 31st day. If a student becomes ineligible prior to their athletic season of participation the ineligibility begins with the first day the Iowa High School Athletic Association allows competition to begin in the student’s next sport. The athletic director will have all competition start dates. Cheerleading will follow their sport competition date. Dance will follow the football competition start date. Students participating solely in non athletic events will become ineligible in the same manner as students in athletics. Students failing a first semester class will serve a 30 consecutive day ineligibility period beginning with the first day grades are posted. Students will be ineligible for 30 consecutive days from the start of the next school year for failing a second semester class. In either case eligibility resumes on the 31st day. Non-athletic summer events and activities do not fall under the Academic Eligibility policy. The guidance from the IGHSAU, IHSAA, Dept. of Education, IHSSA and IHSMA will be consulted to address any unresolved questions about the Academic Eligibility policy implementation. Athletic Dual Sport Policy The guidelines below will be followed when students express interest in participating on more than one sports team in a season. Participating in more than one sport in a season is very time consuming and rigorous. Final decisions regarding allowing a student to participate in more than one sport in a season rest with the athletic director and administration. 1. Student expresses interest to the head coaches in both sports and the athletic director prior to the first competition date of either sport. 2. The athletic director will hold a meeting with head coaches of each sport and athlete to discuss the dual sport participation. The athlete and parents will sign off on a form which will detail both coaches expectation of practice attendance, game attendance, or other aspects of each sport for which there may be a potential conflict. One sport will have to be identified as the “major” sport with the other sport being the “minor” sport. 3. The coaches and athlete will be expected to follow the expectations noted on the Dual Participation form. Any changes to the information and expectations on the form will include the athletic director and parent contact. Students will be expected to complete both seasons in good standing in order to be considered for post-season play, lettering, receiving certificates of membership, etc. The coach of each sport will determine the level of play and playing time of the shared athlete as they would any other athlete on the team. By signing this coach’s handbook I am affirming that I have read and understood the conditions addressed above.

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Signature of Coach or Sponsor: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Form for Dual Participation Student athlete name: Date of meeting:

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To be completed prior to a meeting with coaches, athletic director and parents.

1. Reason for dual sport participation: 2. Student athlete’s strengths/experience in the major sport: 3. Student athlete’s strengths/experience in the minor sport: “Major sport” game, practice, post season, expectations: “Minor sport” game, practice, post season, expectations:

_______Student approved for dual participation _______Student not approved for dual sport participation. Student Coach Parent Coach Athletic Director

Maquoketa High School Head Coach Evaluation Form

Coach:___________________________ Sport:__________________________________ Date___________

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Evaluation Rating Scale

1. Excellent 2. Above Average 3. Satisfactory 4. Below Average 5. Unsatisfactory

N/A Not Observed Administrative Responsibilities _____ Cooperates with athletic office regarding preseason paperwork (rosters, eligibility, health forms, etc) prior to first practice. ______ Cooperates with requests for information from athletic office on time. ______ Abides by all relevant Board of Education policies, administrative, and IHSAA/IGHSAU. ______ Follows proper procedures for ordering supplies and equipment. ______ Supervises practice area, and locker room before and after practice. ______ Publicizes team and individual accomplishments to the media and school. ______ Demonstrates care of school facilities and equipment ______ Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates after each season. Relationships ______ Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations. ______ Communicates effectively with athletes and parents. ______ Demonstrates a positive attitude for working with high school athletes ______ Promotes all school activities and encourages students to participate in a variety of activities. ______ Maintains cooperative relations with the media regarding team information, statistics and interviews. ______ Shows an interest in the academic experience for all participants. ______ Keeps commitments and is punctual. ______ Works with coaches at all levels below HS to develop athletes. Coaching Performance ______ Teaches the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge essential to the activity. ______ Develops a well-organized practice schedule, with specific objectives for each practice. ______ Uses positive reinforcement for positive performance. ______ Offers constructive criticism when needed. ______ Maintains effective individual and team discipline at practice and games. ______ Teams performance reflects enthusiasm, motivation, and proper fundamentals. ______ Learns new strategies and trends in the sport by attending clinics. Activities Director’s Comments

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Head Coaches Comments Head Coach Signature__________________________________ Date____________ Activities Director Signature_____________________________ Date____________

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Maquoketa Community School District Fundraising Request & Approval Form

Important Note: All fundraising must be pre-approved by the Board of Education. A Fundraising

Summary Report MUST be completed when fundraiser is complete.

Name of fundraiser: ________________________________________________________________ Sponsoring Organization: ________________________________________________________________ Sponsor Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Start Date of Fundraiser: ___________________________ End Date: ___________________________ Expected Profit % OR dollar amount: ________________________________

Description of Fundraiser: Purpose of Fundraiser:

Sponsor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________

___________________ Approved ________________________ Denied AD/Principal Signature: __________________________ Date: _______________

Business Office Use Only: Reconciled Date:

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Maquoketa Community School District Fundraising Project Recap Summary

Important Note: The fundraising project summary form is due 2 weeks after the fundraising activity

end.

Name of fundraiser: ________________________________________________________________ Sponsoring Organization: ________________________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Fundraiser Revenue Sales ____________________

Donations/Contributions ____________________ Other (specify) ____________________ Total Revenue ____________________ Fundraiser Expenses Product Cost or Services ____________________ Facility Use/Labor ____________________ Other (specify) ____________________ Total Expenses ____________________ Fundraiser Profits (Revenues – Expenses) _______________

Sponsor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________ AD/Principal Signature: __________________________ Date: _______________

Business Office Use Only: Account Number: ______________________________ Actual Profit Margin %: _____________ Expected Profit Margin %: ______________

Superintendent Report PLC Conference went great. 22 staff members and myself spent 3 days in Minneapolis learning about Professional Learning Communities and what makes them successful. We had some new staff that went so it gave them an opportunity to build relationships with others and to see what we expect in Maquoketa. Thank you to the board for your continued support with PLC’s.

We had a DLT (District Leadership Team Meeting) on the 14th. We continued to build a common vocabulary to be used throughout the district. There were 4 new words/phrases that we discussed and came to a consensus on the definition. They were: HIGH LEVELS OF LEARNING The knowledge and skills necessary to be successful now and competitive in the world beyond high school. TARGETED INSTRUCTION Teaching practices designed to meet the individual learning needs of each student by focusing on standards aligned learning targets. COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY A shared belief that it is the primary responsibility of ALL stakeholders to ensure high levels of learning for ALL . ALL Any student who will be expected to live as a financially independent adult someday. These definitions will be shared in buildings with staff by September 15. We have also defined the communication system and how it works with regards to CTT’s, BLT’s, DLT. All teaching staff are in a CTT and will be meeting on a weekly basis. The work done in the CTT’s will be a continuation of the work that was started in May (unwrapping standards, choosing power standards, creating common formative assessments). August 22

7:30-7:50 Rolls, Juice , Coffee @HS

8:00 - 9:00 Presentation

○ Erik Wahl “The Spark and the Grind” Presentation beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 a.m.

in the high school new gym. We have several schools and a few businesses joining us: Bellevue,

Delwood, Cal-Wheat, Midland, Sacred Heart, Marquette Catholic, MSB, BSB

9:00-9:30 Break/Individual or Group Conversations with Erik

9:30 - 10:20 Maquoketa CSD All Staff Welcome

○ Introduce new staff, MEA, Nurses, Equity Coordinator (Chris will present this)

○ TLC/PLC Expectations- Chris

10:30-12:00 Coaches and Sponsors Activity Meeting-Library/Building Time

12:00-1:00 Lunch on Own

1:00-3:45 Building time

6:00 p.m. Freshman Orientation

THE SECOND ANNUAL MAQUOKETA HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE WILL HOST THEIR SECOND ANNUAL

AWARDS BANQUET ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH AT THE CENTERSTONE INN, MAQUOKETA.. SOCIAL HOUR AT 5, DINNER AT 6 AND PROGRAM AT 7:00... SCHEDULED TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME THAT NIGHT WILL BE

SAGE ROSENFELS, ROSE FRANTZEN, JERRE AND MARY JOY STEAD, LEIGHTON HEPKER, THE 1986 GIRLS STATE CROSS

COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM AND COACH CURT NELSON.