NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING   TIME/DATE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m.    LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City   Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

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. Secretary/Treasurer Report
   4. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Requests
      5. Donations
      6. Sick Leave Bank Request
      7. Early Graduation Request
   4. Approve Financial Statements
   5. Approve Bills
5. Old Business
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Resolution For Interfund Loan (D.R.)
   3. Consortium and Four Oaks Rent Agreement (D.R.)
   4. North Iowa Consortium Agreement  (D.R.)
   5. Second Amendment to Agreement - North Iowa Therapeutic Instructional Classroom and Four Oaks Family and Children's Services (D.R.)
   6. ISG Proposal for Athletic Complex Entry Upgrade (D.R.)
   7. ISG Proposal for High School Choir Room & Locker Room Renovations (D.R.)
   8. Level I, Alternate Level I, and Level II Investigator (D.R.)
   1. Designate Legal Counsel (D.R.)
   10. Depositing Limits (D.R.)
   11. Investment of District Funds (D.R.)
   12. Official Publication Newspaper - Summit/Tribune (D.R.)
   14. Forest City YMCA Daycare Lease Agreement  (D.R.)
   15. North Iowa Community Action Organization Head Start Program Memorandum of Understanding  (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the August 12, 2024, Board Meeting

 

Adjourn

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

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING   TIME/DATE: Monday, August 12, 2024, 6:30 p.m.    LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City   Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, Shelby Korth, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

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. Secretary/Treasurer Report
   4. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Requests
      5. Donations
      6. Teacher Unpaid Leave Request
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request
   4. Approve Financial Statements
   5. Approve Bills
5. Old Business
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. John V. Hanson Center Maintenance Agreement (D.R.)
   3. Girls Wrestling Cooperative Sharing Agreement (D.R.)
   4. Employee Handbook and Business Procedures 2024-25 (D.R.)
   5. 24-25 Concurrent Enrollment Contract (D.R.)
   6. 24-25 Entrepreneurship Academy Contract (D.R.)
   7. AEA Technology Contract (D.R.)
   8. Student Handbooks  (D.R.)
   1. Board Member Resignation (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the September 9, 2024, Board Meeting

 

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

           

Adjourn

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

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING   TIME/DATE: Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m.    LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City   Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

Work Session:  Facilities Tour from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

 

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. Secretary/Treasurer Report
   4. Superintendent’s Report
      
      1. I will provide a facilities update, summer food program, and review the Beginning of the Year Schedule.
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Requests
      5. Donations
      6. Teacher Unpaid Leave Request
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Employee Lane Changes
      9. Seniority List
      10. Early Graduation Request
   4. Approve Financial Statements
   5. Approve Bills
5. Old Business
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Audit Engagement Services Agreement (D.R.)
   3. Communications and Marketing Sharing Agreement (D.R.)
   4. Waldorf University Work Experience Agreements  (D.R.)
   5. GHV English Language Arts Sharing Agreement Amendment  (D.R.)
   6. North Iowa Cooperative Agreement for Bowling (D.R.)
   7. Review and Re-Assign Board Committee Assignments (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the October 14, 2024, Board Meeting

 

Adjourn

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

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING   TIME/DATE: Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m.    LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City   Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

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. Secretary/Treasurer Report
   4. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Requests
      5. Donations
      6. Teacher Unpaid Leave Request
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request
   4. Approve Financial Statements
   5. Approve Bills
5. Old Business
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Print Center Copier Lease(D.R.)
   3. Flexibility Account Board Resolution - Set Public Hearing Date and Time (D.R.)
   4. Investment of District Funds  (D.R.)
   5. Annual Transportation Report (I)
   6. 2023-24 Annual Special Education Report and School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) request for allowable growth in the amount of 377,212.58  (D.R.)
   7. 2023-2024 Financial Health Report and Certified Annual Report (CAR) (D.R.)
   8. SBRC Allowable Growth Request for Limited English Proficient Allowable Cost (D.R.)
   9. Resolution Authorizing Transfer of General Fund to Student Activities Fund for Protective Gear (D.R.)
   10. Sharing Agreements with Central Springs CSD (D.R.)

7. Suggestions for the November 11, 2024, Board Meeting

 

Adjourn

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

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING   TIME/DATE: Monday, November 11, 2024, 6:30 p.m.    LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City   Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

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. Secretary/Treasurer Report
   4. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Requests
      5. Donations
      6. Teacher Unpaid Leave Request
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request
   4. Approve Financial Statements
   5. Approve Bills
5. Old Business
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. North Central Conference Invitation (D.R.)
   3. NIACC Class Addition (D.R.)
   4. Forest City Education Foundation Request to Change the Academic Banquet Criteria,  (D.R.)
   5. Certified Enrollment Update (I)
7. Suggestions for the December 9, 2024, 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

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING   TIME/DATE: Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m.    LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City   Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders    Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

 

 

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. Secretary/Treasurer Report
   4. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Requests
      5. Donations
      6. Teacher Unpaid Leave Request
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request
   4. Approve Financial Statements
   5. Approve Bills
5. Old Business
   
   1. Forest City Education Foundation Academic Letter Request (D.R.)

Adjourn

AGENDA FOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Election of Board President and Vice-President
3. New Business
   
   1. Appoint Board Secretary (D.R.)
   2. Determination of Dates, Times, and Places for Regular Meetings of the Board (D.R.)
   3. Establish Board Committees (D.R.)
   4. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   5. Sale of District Materials and Equipment (Auction Items) (D.R.)
   6. School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Request for Open Enrollment Out Not on Prior Year’s Headcount (D.R.)
   7. School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Request for English Learners (EL) Instruction Beyond Five Years. (D.R.)
   8. Tentative Approval of Plans and Specs, Authorize Letting of Bids and Setting of Public Hearing for January 13, 2025. (D.R.)
   9. School Budget Review Committee At Risk/Drop Out Prevention (D.R)
4. Suggestions for the January 13, 2025, Board Meeting

Adjourn

Exempt Session:  Under Iowa Code 20.17(3) the board will go into exempt session to discuss negotiations, strategy meeting of public employees or employee organizations, mediation and the deliberative process of arbitration.

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

 

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TIME/DATE: Monday, January 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.  Public Hearing for Middle School/High School Site Improvement Plan, followed by the regular meeting LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

Notice of Public Hearing for Middle School/High School Site Improvement Plan

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. Secretary/Treasurer Report
   4. Superintendent’s Report
4. Consent Agenda (D.R.)
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Open Enrollment
   3. Personnel
      
      1. Employee Contracts
      2. Employee Contract Adjustments
      3. Employee Resignations
      4. Employee Unpaid Leave Requests
      5. Donations
      6. Teacher Unpaid Leave Request
      7. Sick Leave Bank Request
      8. Early Graduation Request
      9. Job Description
   4. Approve Financial Statements
   5. Approve Bills
5. Old Business
   
   1. Adopt plans, specs, form of contract and estimated total cost of construction for middle school/high school site improvement. (D.R.)
   2. Board approves contract for middle school/high school site improvement plan (D.R.)
   3. 2025 Legislative Priorities (I)
6. New Business
   
   1. Board Policy Review (D.R.)
   2. Sharing Agreement for Work Experience Coordinator (D.R.)
   3. E-rate Bids for Category 1 for Internet Service (D.R.)
7. Suggestions for the February 10, 2025, Board Meeting

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

Adjourn

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

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TIME/DATE: December 2, 2024, Noon  LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. New Business:
   
   1. ISG Presentation- Facility Projects (I)
   2. Boiler Purchase (D.R.)

 

Adjourn

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

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TIME/DATE: January 27, 2025, 4:00 p.m.  LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) —To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e)—To conduct hearings to suspend or expel a student, unless an open session is requested by the student or a parent or guardian of the student if the student is a minor.
4. Open Session:  Action on the recommended discipline of a student. (D.R.)
5. Adjourn

Decision Required (D.R.)

 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION   TIME/DATE: January 22, 2025, 5:30 p.m.    LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City   Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders  Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum
2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda
3. Work Session: Process of Building a Strategic Plan
4. Adjourn

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION   TIME/DATE: September 25, 2024, Noon     LOCATION: District Office, 145 South Clark Street, Forest City    Board of Education: Troy Thompson (President) Beth Clouse (Vice President), Cody Hennigar, David Reese, Kim Severson,  Rick Wiley, Andrew Fedders   Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Sara Meinders

 

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING

 

1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum

2. Additions To and Approval of Agenda

3. Work Session:  Conference Alignment Information 

4. Adjourn