Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Monday, January 8, 2024
5:30 P.M.

Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations
   5. Transfers
   6. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
   7. Open Enrollment Applications
   8. Early Graduation Requests
   9. Volunteers
   10. Fundraiser Approval
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent Report
      1. Safety Grant Update
      2. Preschool Update
   2. Principal Reports
      1. Jr/Sr High
      2. Elementary

Discussion Items

7. Legislative Session 2024 Start January 8, 2024

Action Items

8. Second Reading of BP 401.7 Employee Travel Compensation
9. Approve Hacker/Nelson as the auditor for FY24, FY25, FY26.
10. Approve the At Risk/Dropout Prevention Application.
11. Approve 28E Agreement with Decorah/Crossroads
12. Items for February Board Meeting

Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.
Postville CSD Fine Arts Center Lobby

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Work Session
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Monday, January 8, 2024
6:00 P.M. (or to Immediately follow the Regular Board Meeting)

Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Simbli Online Board Meeting Management Training Session

Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.
Postville CSD Fine Arts Center Lobby

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Monday, December 11, 2023
5:30 P.M.

Final Meeting of the Retiring Board

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations
   5. Transfers
   6. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
   7. Open Enrollment Applications
   8. Early Graduation Requests
   9. Volunteers
   10. Fundraiser Approval
   11. Review of election results. The board secretary-treasurer will present the county auditor’s official report on the latest election results. Official results are recorded in the minutes.
   12. Special Education 28E Agreements
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent Report
      1. Review Finances FY 2023
      2. Thank You to Outgoing Board Member

Action Items Unfinished Business

7. Second Reading of Board Policy 701.5R1 Fiscal Management, 605.3R1 Objection to Instructional/Library Material, 503.2 Expulsion, 503.1 R1 Student Conduct/Regulation, 503.1 Student Conduct, 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity,503.8 Threats/Incidents of Violence
8. Approve Safety Grant Fencing Bid
9. Approve Safety Grant Camera Bids for Elementary, WRC, Preschool
10. School Board Review Committee (SBRC) Application
11. Adjournment of the Retiring Board

Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
Postville CSD Fine Arts Center Lobby

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Monday, November 13, 2023
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
   1. October 9, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations
   5. Transfers
   6. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
   7. Open Enrollment Applications
   8. Early Graduation Requests
   9. Volunteers
   10. Fundraiser Approval
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent
      1. Curriculum and Instruction
   2. Principals

Discussion Items

7. ISASP Data Sharing – School Report Card
8. 2023-2024 Certified Enrollment

Action Items

9. First Reading of Board Policy 701.5R1 Fiscal Management, 605.3R1 Objection to Instructional/Library Material, 503.2 Expulsion, 503.1R1 Student Conduct/Regulation, 503.1 Student Conduct, 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity,503.8 Threats/Incidents of ViolenceSecond Reading of BP 507.9 WELLNESS POLICY, 804.5 STOCK PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION SUPPLY
10. Approve HS Girls Soccer beginning in Spring of 2024 (JV Only Season 2024)
11. Keystone AEA Director District Number 2 Ballot
12. 28E Special Education Agreements
13. Items for the December Board Meeting
14. Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, December 11, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
Postville CSD Fine Arts Center Lobby

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Rise Academy Alternative Learning Center
Monday, October 9, 2023
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
   1. September 11, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations
   5. Transfers
   6. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
   7. Open Enrollment Applications
   8. Early Graduation Requests
   9. Volunteers
   10. Fundraiser Approval
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent
      1. Curriculum and Instruction
   2. Principals

Discussion Items

7. Rise Academy Program Presentation – Ms. Amy Norby/Mr. Knudtson
8. Next steps for Property

Action Items

9. Request for positions to Hire:
   • 7- 12 1.0 7-12 ESL
   • 7-12 Assistant Principal/9-12 Activities Director
10. Second Reading of BP 507.9 WELLNESS POLICY, 804.5 STOCK PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION SUPPLY
11. Appointment of Delegate for 2024 IASB Assembly November 15, 2023
12. Items for the November Board Meeting
    1. ISASP Data Sharing – School Report Card
    2. November 14, 2023 Optional Facilities Walk-Through after Board Meeting
       1. Cora B. Darling
       2. John R. Mott
13. Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
Postville CSD Fine Arts Center Lobby

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Monday, September 11, 2023
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
   1. August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations
   5. Transfers
   6. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
   7. Open Enrollment Applications
   8. Early Graduation Requests
   9. Certified Lane Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year
   10. Volunteers
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent
   2. Principals

Discussion Items

7. October or November Board Meeting Facilities Walk-Through
   1. Before or After the Board Meeting

Action Items

8. Hazard Mitigation Plan Allamakee County – Corey Snitker
9. First Reading of BP 507.9 WELLNESS POLICY, 804.5 STOCK PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION SUPPLY
10. Postville Community School District Flex Spending Plan
11. Request for modified supplemental amount and supplemental aid for the negative special education balance during the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of -$342,358.02.
12. Items for the October Board Meeting
13. Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, October 9, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
Note Location Change: Postville Rise Academy Alternative Learning Center

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Monday, August 14, 2023
5:45 P.M.

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
   1. July 24, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations
   5. Transfers
   6. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
   7. Open Enrollment Applications
   8. District Appointments
   9. Volunteers
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent
   2. Principals

Discussion Items

7. Information/Discussion Board Policy 104 Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment
   1. Outline District Process for Complaints
8. Therapy Dog Discussion

Action Items

9. Handbooks 2023-2024 School Year
   1. Preschool and Elementary
   2. Jr./Sr. High School
   3. Alternative School
10. Concurrent Enrollment Contract with Northeast Iowa Community College
11. Northeast Iowa Health Occupations Academy Contract
12. The board will consider a contract with the Head Start/Child Development for the 2022-2023 school year food program. They purchase breakfast and lunch from our meal program.
13. Sale of Equipment – The board will give approval for the sale equipment BP 803.1.
14. The Board will consider the purchase of lots on West Tilden across from Preschool.
15. Board Policy 804.5
16. Second Reading of Updated Board Policies – 104, 104.R1, 213, 402.2, 402.5, 408.1, 503.7, 503.7E1, 503.7E2, 505.4, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 507.2E2, 507.2E3, 507.2E4, 601.1, 603.5, 605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E5, 605.5, 605.7R1, 607.2, 607.2R1,and 804.5E1
17. Items for the September Board Meeting
    1. Update Hazard Mitigation Plan Allamakee County – Corey Snitker
18. Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Lobby
Monday, August 14, 2023
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order
2. 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 or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.
3. Action on Student Discipline
4. Adjourn

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
   1. June 12, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations
   5. Transfers
   6. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
   7. Open Enrollment Application
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent
   2. Principals
7. 2023-2024 School Year
   1. School Fees and Substitute Pay for Cooks, Custodians, Aides, Secretaries, and Teachers
   2. Bread and Milk Bids
   3. RISE Academy/HSAP Building Lease
   4. Annual Review of the High-Quality Emergency Operations Plan
8. 2024 Legislative Priorities
9. First Reading of Updated Board Policies – 104, 104.R1, 213, 402.2, 402.5, 408.1, 503.7, 503.7E1, 503.7E2, 505.4, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 507.2E2, 507.2E3, 507.2E4, 601.1, 603.5, 605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E5, 605.5, 605.7R1, 607.2, 607.2R1, 804.5, and 804.5E1
10. Items for the August Board Meeting
    1. August Inservice Schedule
    2. Student Handbooks
    3. Bullying/Harrasment Policy and Procedure Review
    4. Therapy Dog Discussion
11. Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: August 14, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.

Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby

Postville Community School District
Board of Education Agenda
Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby
Monday, June 12, 2023
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Visitors and Receive Visitors
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda 
5. Consent Agenda
   1. May 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
   2. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports 
   3. Hires
   4. Resignations 
   5. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District 
   6. Open Enrollments 
   7. Authorization for the school business official to pay the FY23 bills as needed 
6. Reports
   1. Superintendent
   2. Principals 
7. Public Hearing for Flexibility Account for Unobligated Ending Fund Balances 
8. Flexibility Account Resolution for Unobligated Ending Fund Balances 
9. Protective Equipment Resolution – Transfer Funds from General to Activity
10. Renew Transportation Director Sharing Agreement with MFL MarMac for the 2023-2024 School Year
11. 2023-2024 Student Accident Insurance/Great American Insurance Group
12. Second Reading of Updated Board Policies: 200.4, 210.5, 401.5R1, 401.10, 407.2, 501.2, 604.6, 701.2, and 708
13. Items for the July Board Meeting
    1.  2023-2024 School Year
       1. School Fees and Substitute Pay for Teachers, Cooks, Custodians, Paraprofessionals, Secretaries, and Nurses
       2. Bread and Milk Bids
       3. RISE Academy Building Lease  
       4. Annual Review of the High-Quality Emergency Operations Plan
       5. Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Services with Winneshiek Medical Center 
    2. 2024 Legislative Priorities 
14. Adjournment

Next Board Meeting: Monday, July 24, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.

Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby