PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DISTRICT’S SAFE RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICES AS PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (ARP ESSER OR ESSER III).

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. June 14, 2021
   2. Open Enrollment Request
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
5. Old Business
   
   1. Solar Project Update (I)
6. New Business
   
   1. Forest City School District Equity Audit Report (I)
   2. SAVE Revenue Purpose Statement (D.R.)
   3. Return to Learn Plans (D.R.)
   4. E-Learning Days (D.R.)
   5. ESSER III Plans (D.R.)
   6. 2021 IASB Legislative Priorities (D.R.)
   7. Appoint Level I, Alternative Level I, and Level II Investigator (D.R.)
   8. Professional Development Plans for 2021-2022 (D.R.)
   9. Rural School Advocates of Iowa Membership (D.R.)
   10. Superintendent and Principal Performance Review (D.R.)
   11. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   12. Approve Bills (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the August Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                          (D.R.)=Decision Required

Work Session:  Tour of facilities starting at 5:15 p.m. at the Forest City Elementary School and then moving to the Middle School and High School.

The Board of Education meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office.
 

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. August 9, 2021
   2. Open Enrollment Request
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Employee Lane Changes
5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Covid Mitigation Plans (I)
   3. 2021-2022 Forest City Education Association Seniority List (D.R.)
   4. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   5. Approve Bills (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the October Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. September 14, 2021
   2. Open Enrollment Request
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. MBT Certificate of Deposit (D.R.)
   3. Certified Annual Report Update (I)
   4. Annual Transportation Report (I)
   5. Certified Enrollment Update (I)
   6. 2020-2021 Annual Financial Health Analysis (I)
   7. SBRC Allowable Growth for Special Education Deficit (D.R.)
   8. SBRC Allowable Growth for Limited English Proficiency (D.R.)
   9. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   10. Approve Bills (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the November Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. October 11, 2021
   2. Open Enrollment Request
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request

5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)

6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. District 1 Central Rivers AEA Board of Director Nomination (D.R.)
   3. Early Retirement Plan (D.R.)
   4. Esports Presentation (I)
   5. iJAG Presentation (I)
   6. SBRC Request - Increased Enrollment (D.R.)
   7. SBRC Request - Open Enrollment out not on Prior Year’s Headcount (D.R.)
   8. SBRC Request - Limited English Proficient Instruction Beyond 5 Years (D.R.)
   1. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   10. Approve Bills (D.R.)

7. Suggestions for the December Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum

2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda

3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. November 8, 2021
   2. Open Enrollment Request
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Early Retirement Benefit Request and Resignation at the End of the 2021-22 School Year.
      5. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      6. Donations
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request

5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)

6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Approve Canvas of Election Results (D.R.)
   3. LEP Allowable Costs - $35,841.93 in allowable growth for excess costs in FY21.(D.R.)
   4. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   5. Approve Bills (D.R.)

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Members
3. Election of Board President and Vice-President
4. New Business
   
   1. Appoint Board Secretary (D.R.)
   2. 2022 - 2023 School Calendar (D.R.)
   3. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   4. 2022-23 At-Risk Dropout Request (D.R.)
   5. District Auditing Firm (D.R.)
   6. 2021 - 2022 Committees (D.R.)
5. Suggestions for the January Board Meeting

Closed Session:  The Forest City CSD Board of Education will go into closed session to evaluate the superintendent pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum

2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda

3. New Business
   
   1. Emergency Board Policy Review - OSHA ETS (D.R.)
      
      1. 403.7, 403.7R1, 403.7R2, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 403.7E3

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. December 13, 2021 & January 3, 2022 
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Early Retirement Benefit Request and Resignation
      5. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      6. Donations
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request

5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)

6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Federal Funds Policies and Procedures Document (D.R.)
   3. Solar Project Update (I)
   4. Return to Learn Plan (D.R.)
   5. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   6. Approve Bills (D.R.)

7. Suggestions for the February Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. January 10, 2022 
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)
   2. Board Policies 403.7R1, 403.7R2, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 403.7E3 (D.R.)
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
      
      1. Standard review 211, 212, 212.1, 213, 213.1, 214, 215
   2. Internet Service - Erate Funding (D.R.)
   3. Set Fees and Nutrition Prices for 22-23 School Year (D.R.)
   4. SBRC Request - Preschool Enrollment Increase (D.R.)
   5. WCDA Budget (D.R.)
   6. Paraeducator Certification Plan (D.R.)
   7. Set Public Hearing Date - Tile Easement Consideration (D.R.)
   8. FY 21 Audit (D.R.)
   1. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   10. Approve Bills (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the March 14, 2022 Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum

2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda

3. Administrative Reports (I)

   1. Board President Report and Comments

   2. Administrative Reports

   3. Superintendent’s Report

4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)

   1. Approval of Minutes

      1. February 14, 2022

   2. Open Enrollment

   3. Personnel

      1. Employee Contracts

      2. Employee Contract Adjustments

      3. Employee Resignations

      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request

      5. Donations

      6. Sick Leave Bank Request

      7. Early Graduation Request

5. Old Business

   1. Affidavit Re: Disposition of Real Property - Drainage Tile Easement (D.R.)

   2. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)

6. New Business

   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)

   2. Solar Project  (I)

   3. Approve 2022-23 Contracts and Set Issue Date and Return Date (D.R.)

   4. 2022-23 Budget - Set Date & Time for Public Hearings and 2021-22 Budget Amendment (D.R.)

   5. John V. Hanson Center Maintenance Agreement (D.R.)

   6. Approve Timberline Billing Service (Medicaid) Agreement (D.R.)

   7. Governor’s Retention Bonus Plan (D.R.)

   8. FY2023 Local Government Risk Pool Agreement (D.R.)

   9. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)

   10. Approve Bills (D.R.)

7. Suggestions for the April 11, 2022 Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. March 14, 2022
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)
   2. 2022-2023 Budget Approval (D.R.)
   3. 2021-2022 Budget Amendment (D.R.)
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. District Developed Service Delivery Plan, 2022 (D.R.)
   3. Memorandum of Understanding with the Forest City Education Association (D.R.)
   4. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   5. Approve Bills (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the May 9, 2022 Board Meeting

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. April 11, 2022
      2. April 18, 2022 Work Session
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. iJAG Memo of Understanding (D.R.)
   3. Sharing Agreements Superintendent, Business Manager, Human Resources, Media Specialist, Communications Director (D.R.)
   4. SU Insurance quote (D.R.)
   5. Open Enrollment Transportation Agreement (D.R).
   6. 2022 Forest City Education Hall of Fame Nomination (D.R.)
   7. Renewal of Sales Contract with IXL Learning (D.R.)
   8. Graduating Class of 2022 (D.R.)
   1. Four Oaks Contract (D.R.)
   10. 2021-2022 Calendar Adjustment (D.R.)
   11. School Board Recognition Month
   12. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   13. Approve Bills (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the June 13, 2022 Board Meeting

Adjourn

Closed Session:  The Forest City CSD Board of Education will go into closed session to evaluate the superintendent and board secretary pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Administrative Reports (I)
   
   1. Board President Report and Comments
   2. Administrative Reports
   3. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
      
      1. May 9, 2022
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Request
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
5. Old Business
   
   1. 2022 Legislative Priorities (I)
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Student and Employee Handbooks (D.R.)
   3. NIACC Agreements (D.R.)
   4. Turning Leaf Counseling Agreement (D.R.)
   5. North Iowa Therapeutic Consortium Agreement (D.R.)
   6. District MAP Plan (D.R.)
   7. Approve Financial Statements (D.R.)
   8. Approve Bills (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the July 11, 2022 Board Meeting

Closed Session:  The Forest City CSD Board of Education will go into closed session to evaluate the superintendent and board secretary pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).

Adjourn

(I)=Informational                        (D.R.)=Decision Required

Agenda for the Board of Directors Work Session Forest City Community School District 

Boman Fine Arts Center 525 John K Hanson Drive Forest City, lowa 50436 
6:00 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2022 

Agenda for the Work Session: 
1. Call the Meeting to Order 2. Work Session: A work session to discuss the board of education and superintendent 
roles in a high functioning organization and how the shared superintendency works. This will be led by Danielle Handfield, Legal Counsel from Ahlers & Cooney.