School Board Members





Agendas and Minutes
Regular Meetings
July 20, 2020 Agenda | July 20, 2020 Minutes
August 18, 2020 Agenda | August 18, 2020 Minutes
September 21, 2020 Agenda | September 21, 2020 Minutes
October 19, 2020 Agenda | October 19, 2020 Minutes
November 16, 2020 Agenda | November 16, 2020 Minutes
December 21, 2020 Agenda | December 21, 2020 Minutes
January 18, 2021 Agenda | January 18, 2021 Minutes
February 15, 2021 Agenda | February 15, 2021 Minutes
March 15, 2021 Agenda | March 15, 2021 Minutes
April 19, 2021 Agenda | April 19, 2021 Minutes
Special Meetings
July 29, 2020 Agenda | July 29, 2020 Minutes
October 8, 2020 Agenda | October 8, 2020 Minutes
October 26, 2020 Agenda | October 26, 2020 Minutes
November 30, 2020 Agenda | November 30, 2020 Minutes
December 17, 2020 Work Session | December 17, 2020 Minutes
April 5, 2021 Agenda | April 5, 2021 Minutes
April 14, 2021 Agenda | April 14, 2021 Minutes
Regular Meetings
July 2019 Agenda | July 2019 Minutes
August 2019 Agenda | August 2019 Minutes
September 2019 Agenda | September 2019 Minutes
October 2019 Agenda | October 2019 Minutes
November 2019 Agenda | November 2019 Minutes
December 2019 Agenda | December 2019 Minutes
January 2020 Agenda | January 2020 Minutes
February 2020 Agenda | February 2020 Minutes
March 2020 Agenda | March 2020 Minutes
April 2020 Agenda | April 2020 Minutes
May 2020 Agenda | May 2020 Minutes
June 2020 Agenda | June 2020 Minutes
Special Meetings
October 14, 2019 Work Session | October 14, 2019 Work Session Minutes
November 13, 2019 Work Session | November 13, 2019 Work Session Minutes
November 20-21, 2019 IASB Convention, Des Moines, IA
December 9, 2019 Work Session | December 9, 2019 Work Session Minutes
January 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda | January 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda | January 15, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda | March 9, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda | March 19, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda | April 6, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda | April 13, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Regular Meetings
July 2018 Agenda | July 2018 Minutes
August 2018 Agenda | August 2018 Minutes
September 2018 Agenda | September 2018 Minutes
October 2018 Agenda | October 2018 Minutes
November 2018 Agenda | November 2018 Minutes
December 2018 Agenda | December 2018 Minutes
January 2019 Agenda | January 2019 Minutes
February 2019 Agenda | February 2019 Minutes
March 2019 Agenda | March 2019 Minutes
April 2019 Agenda | April 2019 Minutes
May 2019 Agenda | May 2019 Minutes
June 2019 Agenda | June 2019 Minutes
Special Board Meetings & Work Sessions
August 15 Work Session | August 15 Work Session Minutes
August 31 Special Meeting | August 31 Special Meeting Minutes
October 22 Work Session | October 22 Work Session Minutes
October 29 Special Meeting | October 29 Special Meeting Minutes
March 13 Special Meeting | March 13 Special Meeting Minutes
March 21 Work Session | March 21 Work Session Minutes
March 28 Special Meeting | March 28 Special Meeting Minutes
April 5 Work Session | April 5 Work Session Minutes
April 8 Special Meeting | April 8 Special Meeting Minutes
Regular Meetings
July 2017 Agenda | July 2017 Minutes
August 2017 Agenda | August 2017 Minutes
September 2017 Agenda | September 2017 Minutes
October 2017 Agenda | October 2017 Minutes
November 2017 Agenda | November 2017 Minutes
December 2017 Agenda | December 2017 Minutes
January 2018 Agenda | January 2018 Minutes
February 2018 Agenda | February 2018 Minutes
March 2018 Agenda | March 2018 Minutes
April 2018 Agenda | April 2018 Minutes
May 2018 Agenda | May 2018 Minutes
June 2018 Agenda | June 2018 Minutes
Special Board Meetings & Work Sessions
August 17 Work Session | August 17 Work Session Minutes
September 14 Work Session | September 14 Work Session Minutes
September 25 Work Session | September 25 Work Session Minutes
Iowa Association of School Boards Convention
November 21 Special Meeting | November 21 Special Meeting Minutes
February 1 Work Session | February 1 Work Session Minutes
February 13 Special Meeting | February 13 Special Meeting Minutes
April 10 Special Meeting (Budget Hearing) | April 10 Special Meeting Minutes
April 10 Special Meeting (Contract Negotiations) | April 10 Special Meeting Minutes
Regular Meetings
July 2016 Agenda | July 2016 Minutes
August 2016 Agenda | August 2016 Minutes
September 2016 Agenda | September 2016 Minutes
October 2016 Agenda | October 2016 Minutes
November 2016 Agenda | November 2016 Minutes
December 2016 Agenda | December 2016 Minutes
January 2017 Agenda | January 2017 Minutes
February 2017 | February 2017 Minutes
March 2017 Agenda | March 2017 Minutes
April 2017 Agenda | April 2017 Minutes
May 2017 Agenda | May 2017 Minutes
June 2017 Agenda | June 2017 Minutes
2016-2017 Special Board Meetings & Work Sessions
July 1, 2016 Special Meeting | 7/1/16 Minutes
August 8, 2016 Work Session | 8/8/16 Minutes
August 29, 2016 Special Meeting | 8/29/16 Minutes
November 29, 2016 Work Session | 11/29/16 Minutes
January 10, 2017 Work Session | 1/10/17 Minutes
January 16, 2017 Special Meeting
January 18, 2017 Special Meeting | 1/18/17 Minutes
February 7, 2017 – IASB Advocacy Workshop
February 16, 2017 Special Meeting | 2/16/17 Minutes
March 20, 2017 Special Meeting
April 10, 2017 – Special Meeting Budget Hearing | 4/10/17 Minutes
April 17, 2017 Special Meeting
Regular Meetings
July 20, 2015 Regular Meeting | July 20, 2015 Minutes
August 17, 2015 Regular Meeting | August 17, 2015 Minutes
September 21, 2015 Regular Meeting | September 21, 2015 Minutes
October 19, 2015 Regular Meeting | October 19, 2015 Minutes
November 16, 2015 Regular Meeting | November 16, 2015 Minutes
December 21, 2015 Regular Meeting | December 21, 2015 Minutes
January 18, 2016 Regular Meeting | January 18, 2016 Minutes
February 15, 2016 Regular Meeting | February 15, 2016 Minutes
March 21, 2016 Regular Meeting | March 21, 2016 Minutes
April 18, 2016 Regular Meeting | April 18, 2016 Board Minutes – Amended
May 16, 2016 Regular Meeting | May 16, 2016 Board Minutes
June 20, 2016 Regular Meeting | June 20, 2016 Board Minutes
2015 – 2016 Special Board Meetings & Work Sessions
August 12, 2015 Work Session | 8/12/2015 Minutes
August 13, 2015 Special Meeting | 8/13/2015 Minutes
August 24, 2015 Special Meeting | 8/24/2015 Minutes
September 30, 2015 Work Session | 9/30/2015 Minutes
November 19, 2015 IASB Convention
January 20, 2016 Work Session | 1/20/16 Minutes
February 10, 2016 Work Session | 2/10/2016 Minutes
February 24, 2016 Special Meeting | 2/24/2016 Minutes
March 2, 2016 Special Meeting | 3/2/2016 Minutes
April 12, 2016 Special Meeting | 4/12/2016 Minutes
May 3, 2016 Special Meeting | 5/3/2016 Minutes
Regular Meetings
July 21, 2014 Regular Meeting | 7/21/2014 Minutes
August 18, 2014 Regular Meeting | 8/18/2014 Minutes
September 15, 2014 Regular Meeting | 9/15/2014 Minutes
October 20, 2014 Regular Meeting | 10/20/2014 Minutes
November 17, 2014 Regular Meeting | 11/17/2014 Minutes
December 15, 2014 Regular Meeting | 12/15/2014 Minutes
January 19, 2015 Regular Meeting | 1/19/2015 Minutes
February 16, 2015 Regular Meeting | 2/16/2015 Minutes
March 16, 2015 Regular Meeting | 3/16/2015 Minutes
April 20, 2015 Regular Meeting | 4/20/2015 Minutes
May 18, 2015 Regular Meeting | 5/18/2015 Minutes
June 15, 2015 Regular Meeting | 6/15/2015 Minutes
Special Meetings & Work Sessions
July 28, 2014 Work Session | 7/28/2014 Minutes
November 5, 2014 Work Session | 11/5/2014 Minutes
February 11, 2015 Work Session | 2/11/2015 Minutes
March 26, 2015 Work Session | 3/26/2015 Minutes
March 26, 2015 Special Meeting | 3/26/2015 Minutes
March 30, 2015 Special Meeting | 3/30/2015 Minutes
April 8, 2015 Special Meeting | 4/8/2015 Minutes
School Board Policies
100 | Legal Status of the School District
101 | Educational Philosophy of the School District
101.1 | Educational Philosophy - Mission - Belief Statements
102 | Equal Educational Opportunity
102.E1 | Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination
102.E2 | Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
102.E3 | Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights
102.E5 | Witness Disclosure Form
102.E6 | Disposition of Complaint Form
103 | Long-Range Needs Assessment
104 | Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
104.R1 | Anti-Bullying/Harassment Investigation Procedures
104.E2 | Witness Disclosure Form
200 | Statement of Guiding Principles
200.1 | Organization of the Board of Directors
200.1R1 | Organizational Meeting Procedures
200.2 | Powers of the Board of Directors
200.3 | Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
201 | Board of Directors’ Elections
203 | Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest
207 | Board of Directors’ Legal Counsel
209.3 | Dissemination of Policy
209.5 | Administration in the Absence of Policy
209.6 | Review and Revision of Policy
209.7 | Review of Administrative Regulations
213 | Public Participation in Board Meetings
215 | Board of Directors’ Records
216.1 | Association Membership
216.2 | Board of Directors’ Member Development and Training
216.3 | Board of Directors’ Member Compensation and Expenses
300 | Role of School District Administration
302.1 | Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
302.2 | Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
302.3 | Superintendent Salary and Other Conpensation
302.5 | Superintendent Evaluation
302.6 | Superintendent Professional Development
302.7 | Superintendent Civic Activities
302.8 | Superintendent Consulting / Outside Employment
303.1 | Administrative Positions
303.2 | Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
303.3 | Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
303.4 | Administrator Salary and Other Compensation
303.6 | Administrator Evaluation
303.7 | Administrator Professional Development
303.8 | Administrator Civic Activities
303.9 | Administrator Consulting / Outside Employment
304.1 | Development and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations
304.2 | Monitoring of Administrative Regulations
305 | Administrator Code of Ethics
400 | Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees
401.1 | Equal Employment Opportunity
401.2 | Employee Conflict of Interest
401.6 | Limitations to Employee References
401.5R1 | Employee Records Regulation
401.7 | Employee Travel Compensation
401.9 | Employee Political Activities
401.10 | Credit and Procurement Cards
401.12 | Employee Use of Cell Phones
401.13 | Staff Technology Use/Social Networking
401.13R1 | Staff Technology Use/Social Networking Regulation
402.1 | Release of Credit Information
402.3 | Abuse of Students by School District Employees
402.3R1 | Abuse of Students by School District Employees Regulation
402.3E1 | Abuse of Students by School District Employees – Complaint
402.3E2 | Abuse of Students by School District Employees – Report
403.1 | Employee Physical Examinations
403.2 | Employee Injury on the Job
403.3 | Communicable Diseases – Employees
403.3R1 | Universal Precautions Regulations
403.3E1 | Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record
403.4 | Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
403.5 | Substance-free Workplace
403.5R1 | Substance-free Workplace Regulation
403.5E1 | Substance-free Workplace Notice to Employees
403.6 | Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
403.6E1 | Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees
403.6E3 | Drug & Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information
404 | Employee Conduct and Appearance
404.R1 | Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Regulation
404.R2 | Code of Rights and Responsibilities
405.1 | Licensed Employee Defined
405.2 | Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
405.3 | Licensed Employee Individual Contracts
405.4 | Licensed Employee Continuous Contracts
405.5 | Licensed Employee Work Day
405.6 | Licensed Employee Assignment
405.7 | Licensed Employee Transfers
405.8 | Licensed Employee Evaluation
405.9 | Licensed Employee Probationary Status
405.10 | Employee Compensation for Extra Service and Duties
406.1 | Licensed Employee Compensation
406.2 | Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement
406.3 | Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit
406.4 | Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty
406.5 | Licensed Employee Group Benefits
406.6 | Licensed Employee Tax Shelter Programs
407.1 | Licensed Employee Resignation
407.2 | Licensed Employee Contract Release
407.4 | Licensed Employee Suspension
407.5 | Licensed Employee Reduction in Force
407.6 | Licensed Employee Dismissal
408.1 | Licensed Employee Professional Development
408.2 | Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials
408.3 | Licensed Employee Tutoring
408.4 | Licensed Employee Public Service
408.5 | Licensed Employee Professional Organization
409.1 | Licensed Employee Vacation – Holidays – Personal Leave
409.2 | Licensed Employee Personal Illness Leave
409.3 | Licensed Employee Family & Medical Leave
409.4 | Licensed Employee Bereavement Leave
409.5 | Licensed Employee Political Leave
409.6 | Licensed Employee Jury Duty Leave
409.7 | Licensed Employee Military Service Leave
409.8 | Licensed Employee Unpaid Leave
409.9 | Licensed Employee Extended Leave
410.2 | Summer School Licensed Employees
410.4 | Education Associate / Para-educator
411.1 | Classified Employee Defined
411.2 | Classified Employee – Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
411.3 | Classified Employee Contracts
411.4 | Classified Employee Licensing / Certification
411.5 | Certified Employee Assignment
411.6 | Classified Employee Transfers
411.7 | Classified Employee Evaluation
411.8 | Classified Employee Probationary Status
412.1 | Classified Employee Compensation
412.2 | Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation
412.3 | Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits
412.4 | Classified Employee Tax Shelter Programs
413.1 | Classified Employee Resignation
413.3 | Classified Employee Suspension
413.4 | Classified Employee Dismissal
413.5 | Classified Employee Reduction in Force
414.1 | Classified Employee Vacations – Holidays – Personal Leave
414.2 | Classified Employee Personal Illness Leave
414.3 | Classified Employee Family and Medical Leave
414.4 | Classified Employee Bereavement Leave
414.5 | Classified Employee Political Leave
414.6 | Classified Employee Jury Duty Leave
414.7 | Classified Employee Military Service Leave
414.8 | Classified Employee Unpaid Leave
414.9 | Classified Employee Professional Purpose Leave
415.1 | Classified Personnel Organizations
415.2 | Partnerships Between Classified and Certified Personnel
500 | Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students
501.5 | Attendance Center Assignment
501.7 | Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals
501.8 | Student Attendance Records
501.9 | Student Absences – Excused
501.10 | Truancy – Unexcused Absences
501.10R | Truancy – Unexcused Absences Regulation
501.11 | Student Release During School Hours
501.13 | Students of Legal Age
501.14 | Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District
501.15 | Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District
501.16 | Homeless Children and Youth
502.2 | Care of School Property / Vandalism
502.4 | Student Complaints and Grievances
502.7 | Smoking – Drinking – Drugs
502.8R | Search and Seizure Regulation
502.8E | Search and Seizure Checklist
502.9 | Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
502.10 | Use of Motor Vehicles
503.3 | Fines – Fees – Charges
503.3R | Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures
503.3E | Standard Fee Waiver Application
504.3R | Student Publications Code
504.6 | Student Activity Program
505.1 | Student Progress Reports and Conferences
505.2 | Student Promotion – Retention – Acceleration
505.3 | Student Honors and Awards
505.5 | Graduation Requirements
505.8 | Parent and Family Engagement Districtwide Policy
505.8R1 | Parent and Family Engagement Building-Level Regulation
506.1 | Education Records Access
506.1R | Use of Education Records Regulation
506.1E1 | Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
506.1E2 | Authorization for Release of Education Records
506.1E3 | Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
506.1E4 | Request for Examination of Education Records
506.1E5 | Notification of Transfer of Education Records
506.1E6 | Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
506.1E7 | Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
506.2 | Student Directory Information
506.2R1 | Use of Directory Information
506.2E1 | Authorization for Releasing Student Directory Information
506.4 | Student Library Circulation Records
507.1 | Student Health and Immunization Certificates
507.2 | Administration of Medication to Students
507.2E1 | Authorization Asthmas of Airway Constricting Medication Self-Administration Consent Form
507.2E3 | Over-the-Counter (Non-Prescription) Medication Administration Form
507.3 | Communicable Diseases – Students
507.3E1 | Communicable Disease Chart
507.3E2 | Reportable Infectious Diseases
507.4 | Student Illness or Injury at School
507.5 | Emergency Plans and Drills
507.7 | Custody and Parental Rights
507.8 | Student Special Health Services
507.8R | Special Health Services Regulation
507.1 | Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply
600 | Goals and Objectives for the Education Program
602.1 | Curriculum Development
602.2 | Curriculum Implementation
602.4 | Pilot – Experimental – Innovative Projects
603.1 | Basic Instruction Program
603.2 | Summer School Instruction
603.4 | Multicultural / Gender Fair Education
603.5E1 | Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form
603.8 | Teaching About Religion
603.8R1 | Teaching About Religion Regulation – Religious Holidays
603.9R1 | Teaching Controversial Issues
603.12 | Outside Resource People
604.1 | Competent Private Instruction
604.3 | Program for Talented and Gifted Students
604.4 | Program for At-Risk Students
604.5 | Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program
604.6 | Instruction at a Post-Secondary Education Institution
604.10 | Virtual / On-Line Courses
605.1 | Instructional Materials Selection
605.2 | Instructional Materials Inspection
605.3 | Objection to Instructional Materials
605.3R1 | Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Regulation
605.3E1 | Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee
605.3E2 | Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
605.3E3 | Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional Materials
605.4 | Technology and Instructional Materials
605.6 | Internet – Appropriate Use
605.6R1 | Internet – Appropriate Use Regulation
605.7 | Use of Information Resources
606.1 | Class Size – Class Grouping
606.2 | School Ceremonies and Observances
606.3 | Animals in the Classroom
606.4 | Student Production of Materials and Services
606.5 | Student Field Trips and Excursions
606.6 | Insufficient Classroom Space
700 | Purpose of Noninstructional & Business Services
702.1 | Cash in School Buildings
704.1 | Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue
704.2R1 | Post-Issuance Compliance Regulation For Tax-Exempt Obligations
704.2R2 | Bond Disclosure Policy
704.4 | Gifts – Grants – Bequests
704.7 | Online Fundraising Campaigns – Crowdfunding
705.2 | Purchasing on Behalf of Employees
705.3 | Payment for Goods & Services
705.6 | Expenditures for a Public Purpose
705.6R1 | Use of Public Funds Regulation
707.2 | Treasurer’s Annual Report
707.3 | Publication of Financial Reports
707.5R1 | Internal Controls Procedure
708 | Care, Maintenance, and Disposal of School District Records
709.2 | Transportation Insurance Program
710.1 | School Nutrition Program
710.2 | Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
710.5 | Code of Standards of Conduct for Food Service Department
711.1 | Student School Transportation Eligibility
711.2 | Student Conduct on School Transportation
711.3 | Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
711.4 | Summer School Program Transportation Service
711.5 | Transportation of Nonresident and Nonpublic School Students
711.6 | Transportation of Non-school Groups
711.7 | School Bus Safety Instruction
711.8 | Transportation in Inclement Weather
711.9 | District Vehicle Idling
711.10 | School Bus Passenger Restraints
712 | Technology and Data Security
712R1 | Security Requirements of Third-Party Vendors Regulation
800 | Objectives of Buildings & Sites
801.1 | Building & Sites Long Range Planning
801.2 | Buildings & Sites Surveys
801.3 | Educational Specifications for Buildings & Sites
801.5 | Bids & Awards for Construction Contracts
801.6 | Selection of an Architect
802.2 | Requests for Improvements
802.4 | Fixed Assets Management Systems
802.5 | Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities
803.1 | Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
803.2 | Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Buildings
804.1 | Facilities Inspections
900 | Principles & Objectives for Community Relations
901 | Public Examination of School District Records
902.2 | News Conferences & Interviews
902.4 | Live Broadcast of Videotaping
903.1 | School – Community Groups
903.2 | Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
903.3 | Visitors to School District Buildings & Sites
903.4 | Public Conduct on School Premises
903.5 | Distribution of Materials
903.6 | Money Raising Activities in the School
904.1 | Transporting Students in Private Vehicles
904.2 | Advertising & Promotion
905.1 | Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment
School Board Election Information
Serving on a school board is a challenging job that requires leadership, vision, and dedication. A school board member is entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities that can be assigned to a citizen: ensuring that Iowa schools help students reach high levels of educational achievement. Serving on a school board is a crucial aspect of grassroots democracy. The school board is a uniquely American institution that represents a continuing commitment to local citizen decision-making in education.
Experienced board members all across Iowa say that the rewards of service lie in meeting the needs of children and their communities. The local school board serves as a vital link between the community and the classroom – making policy, setting budgets and providing leadership and advocacy for public education.
As “governors” of the school district, school board members perform critical functions in four major areas:
- Vision – The board focuses the work of the district and community on student achievement through a comprehensive strategic planning process.
- Structure – The board governs the district through prudent financial planning and oversight, and diligent and innovative policy making.
- Accountability – The board infuses all programs and crucial policies with specific goals and a process for evaluation, reporting and recommendations for improvements.
- Advocacy – The board champions public education in the local community and before state and federal policy makers.
Effective school board members have a sincere interest in public education and are committed to ensuring a quality education for the children in their communities. They are respected and involved in their communities, and bring with them a broad base of knowledge and experience. And, they are willing to spend long hours working as a team with other board members to benefit the school district and the community. Each community is rich in potential candidates who would make a positive difference in public education.