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DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS R EGULAR S CHOOL B OARD M EETING AND W ORK S ESSION M ULTIPURPOSE R OOM 1800 G RAND T ENTATIVE A GENDA A UGUST 19, 2014 i APPROX. TIME ITEM POLICY REF. STATUS 5:45 p.m. Public Forum 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call GP 1.0 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 3. Call to Order 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Approval of Minutes — August 5, 2014 GP 1.3 Action 6:03 p.m. Consent Items 7. Architect Payments 8. Construction Payments 9. Contracts for Approval 10. Open Enrollment Late Application 11. Open Enrollment Appeal Requests 12. Personnel Recommendations 13. List of Bills for Approval GP 1.3 Action 6:04 p.m. Public Hearing 14. Regular School Calendar for 2015-2016* GP 1.2 Action 6:05 p.m. 6:07 p.m. 6:12 p.m. 6:18 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Other 15. Regular School Calendar for 2015-2016* 16. Request to Name the Hoover High School Football Field* 17. Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS)* 18. Student Activities Report* 19. Career & Technical Education Update* 20. Monitoring Report for Management Limitation 2.3—Financial Condition and Activities for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2014* 21. Monitoring Report for Emergency Superintendent Succession* GP 1.2 GP 1.7 ML 2.4 GD 4.0 GD 4.0 ML 2.3 ML 2.6 Action Information Action Information Information Action Action

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REF. STATUS

5:45 p.m. Public Forum 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call

GP 1.0

6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 3. Call to Order 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Approval of Minutes — August 5, 2014

GP 1.3 Action

6:03 p.m. Consent Items 7. Architect Payments 8. Construction Payments 9. Contracts for Approval

10. Open Enrollment Late Application 11. Open Enrollment Appeal Requests 12. Personnel Recommendations 13. List of Bills for Approval

GP 1.3 Action

6:04 p.m. Public Hearing 14. Regular School Calendar for 2015-2016*

GP 1.2 Action

6:05 p.m. 6:07 p.m. 6:12 p.m. 6:18 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:05 p.m.

Other 15. Regular School Calendar for 2015-2016* 16. Request to Name the Hoover High School

Football Field* 17. Des Moines Teachers Retirement System

(DMTRS)* 18. Student Activities Report* 19. Career & Technical Education Update* 20. Monitoring Report for Management Limitation

2.3—Financial Condition and Activities for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2014*

21. Monitoring Report for Emergency Superintendent Succession*

GP 1.2 GP 1.7 ML 2.4 GD 4.0 GD 4.0 ML 2.3 ML 2.6

Action Information Action Information Information Action Action

August 19, 2014

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7:06 p.m. 7:07 p.m. 7:09 p.m.

22. Monitoring Report for General Executive Constraint ML 2.0*

23. Monitoring Report for Board Awareness & Support*

24. Naming of Schools and Facilities, Policy 740 Revision*

ML 2.0 ML 2.8 GP 1.7

Action Action Discussion

7:10 p.m.

Items of Privilege 25. Chair’s Report 26. Superintendent’s Report

GP 1.4 Information

7:15 p.m. Adjourn

Following Regular Meeting

±7:20 p.m.

Work Session, Multipurpose Room • Superintendent’s Goals

GP 1.1 Discussion

*Attachments are available at: http://www.dmschools.org/board/meetings/attachments/

Board of Directors meetings are televised live on DMPS-TV, Mediacom channels 12.1 and 812.

For more information on agenda topics or to schedule an opportunity to speak at

the meeting, call 242-7713.

Persons with disabilities who need information about accessibility or who need sign or language interpreters, please call 242-7713. Individual hearing/listening

assistance devices are available at the Information Table.

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Item No. 7 Page 1 of 2 Subject: ARCHITECT PAYMENTS For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Bill Good Attachment: None ([email protected]; 242-8321)

Issue: Payment of architect/engineer invoices. Superintendent's Recommendation: The superintendent recommends that the following architect/engineer payments be authorized.

Architect/Engineer/Project Percent

Paid

Estimated Fee

Previous Payments

Current Payment

Wells + associates Casady Education Center 94% $390,380.00 $362,134.38 $6,238.50 Architect App. 17 (SWP) Moore Elementary School 55% $298,120.00 $115,670.56 $48,295.44 Architect App. 05 (SWP)

OPN Architects

Merrill Middle School

85% $94,040.00 $75,063.52 $4,758.16 Architect App. 15 (SWP) Alvine Engineering

Lincoln RAILS Architect App. 10 (SWP)

84% $273,200.00 $222,658.00 $7,376.40

RDG Planning and Design

Central Campus Phase 4 72% $463,175.00 $317,738.05 $14,953.60 Architect App. 9 (SWP)

Angelo Architectural

Aviation Facility 2% $147,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 Architect App. 1 (SWP)

Aviation Facility 7% $147,500.00 $2,500.00 $7,500.00 Architect App. 2 (SWP)

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Studio Melee

River Woods Addition 70% $66,200.00 $43,880.00 $2,480.00 Architect App. 4 (SWP)

Smouse School 3% $179,000.00 $0.00 $5,370.00 Architect App. 1 (SWP) Larrison & Associates Perkins School Addition 28% $74,000.00 $0.00 $20,720.00 Architect App. 1 (SWP) TOTAL $120,192.10 Presenters: None Background: None Contact: Bill Good

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Item No. 8 Page 1 of 2 Subject: CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Bill Good Attachment: None ([email protected]; 242-8321)

Issue: Payment of contractor invoices. Superintendent's Recommendation: The superintendent recommends that the following contractor and supplier payments be authorized.

Contractor Percent

Paid Estimated Fee Previous

Payments Current

Payment Due

REEP Inc. Harding Windows 94% $731,230.00 $668,659.94 $23,637.50 GC App. 8 (SWP) Sealed Bid No. B6789

Dean Snyder Lincoln RAILS 67% $6,753,405.00 $3,272,815.55 $1,237,424.40 Renovation (SWP) GC App. 8 Sealed Bid No. B6808

Koester Construction Central Campus Ph. 4 31% $4,478,314.00 $702,525.00 $692,007.57 GC App. 4 (SWP) Sealed Bid No. B6948

Rochon Corp. Casady Educ. Center 90% $7,720,731.00 $6,303,155.24 $654,321.43 GC App. 10 (SWP) Sealed Bid No. B6776

DDVI, INC Merrill Middle School 47% $1,470,096.00 $493,933.41 $197,370.25 Addition (SWP)

GC App. 5

Sealed Bid No. B6832

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MPS Engineers Lovejoy Drop Off 89% $177,000.00 $72,412.66 $85,207.11 GC App. 2 (PPEL) Sealed Bid No. B6967 Park Avenue Parking 92% $34,000.00 $0.00 $31,409.38 GC App. 1 (PPEL) Sealed Bid No. B6968 Bergstrom Constr.

Harding Elevator 87% $349,891.00 $196,569.25 $108,577.40 GC App. 4 (PPEL) Sealed Bid No. B6937 A. J. Allen Mechanical North High (SWP) 52% $2,965,668.00 $435,218.75 $1,106,427.95 GC App. 3 Sealed Bid No. B6939

Swanson Glass Hiatt Windows 43% $599,700.00 $37,924.00 $219,083.30 GC App. 1 (SWP) Sealed Bid No. B6882

TOTAL $4,355,466.29 Presenters: None Background: None Contact: Bill Good

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Item No. 9 Page 1 of 2 Subject: CONTRACTS FOR APPROVAL For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Various Attachment: None

Superintendent's Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the contracts as shown below be approved. Contract No. 14-046

Project: Special Education Contractor: Heartland AEA 11

Background: Each year the Des Moines Independent Community School District enters into an agreement with Heartland AEA 11 wherein the AEA reimburses the district the amount expended for authorized special education support personnel. The purpose of the agreement is to establish the terms and conditions under which the Des Moines school district will be provided support services from the AEA. Des Moines originally entered into a contract with Heartland AEA 11 February 16, 1981. The current contract began July 1, 2010. This annual renewal is an extension of the July 1, 2010, contract.

Financial: Revenues: $15,279,787 Expenses: $15,279,787

Funding Source: Special Education Support and Federal Funds

Term: One Year

New or Renewal: Renewal

Contact: Shelly Bosovich, Executive Director ([email protected]; 242-7714)

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Contract No. 14-047

Project: Student teaching agreement Contractor: University of Northern Iowa

Background: DMPS has provided student teaching experiences for students from various colleges and universities for many years. College students are placed with teachers throughout the district for either a full or half semester. The individual teacher receives remuneration from the appropriate university. This agreement sets forth the general terms and conditions for placing college students in student teaching placements, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Financial: Revenues: $0 Expenses: $0

Funding Source: n/a

Term: Beginning April 1 with annual renewal.

New or Renewal: Renewal

Contact: Dr. Anne Sullivan ([email protected]; 242-7763)

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Item No. 10 Page 1 of 1 Subject: OPEN ENROLLMENT LATE APPLICATION For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Susie Tallman Attachment: None ([email protected]/242-7725)

Issue: Request for open enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year Presenters: None Background: State open enrollment code allows for students to submit an application after the March 1 deadline if it meets several defined good cause reasons. If the good cause reason is due to severe harassment or pervasive health needs, the Code allows for the board to make the determination on the decision. Determination needs to be made based on whether the district is able to sufficiently accommodate the students' needs. Additional confidential information has been provided to the board members. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board deny this application.

Student Name Grade Requested District Cannon, Keelie 06 Urbandale

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Item No. 11 Page 1 of 1 Subject: OPEN ENROLLMENT APPEAL REQUESTS For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Susie Tallman Attachment: None ([email protected]/242-7725)

Issue: Request for open enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year Presenters: None Background: State open enrollment code allows for the board to review appeals made on the basis of severe harassment or pervasive health needs or those who are disputing a denial based on a state-approved diversity plan. The Code dictates that determination needs to be made based on whether the district is able to sufficiently accommodate the students' needs. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board deny these applications.

Student Name Grade Requested District Cruz, Yale 04 SE Polk Lyman, Davin 0K Johnston Martin, Devin 12 Johnston Lockett, Natalia 0K Waukee

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Item No. 12 Page 1 of 2 Subject: PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Dr. Anne Sullivan Attachment: None ([email protected]/242-7763)

Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations. ELECTIONS Name School, Position Effective Date Al-Haddad, Abeer Central Campus, Arabic 08/11/2014 Barrick, Randall Hoover, Special Education 08/13/2014 Battles, Kari Pace, Social Studies 08/08/2014 Biedenfeld, Abbey Des Moines Alternative, Behavioral Disorders Strat II 08/13/2014 Champoux, Lisa Greenwood, 2nd 08/13/2014 Clark, Michael Lincoln, Math 08/13/2014 Cramer, Ashley Carver, Multicategorical 08/13/2014 Dittmar, Bradley Cattell, Physical Education 08/13/2014 Dorfberger, Jennifer Hoyt, Special Education 08/13/2014 Fallbacher, Judith Goodrell, Science 08/11/2014 Feilmeier, Jacob Student Services, Speech Language Pathologist 08/13/2014 Fleming, Anne Lovejoy, Kindergarten 08/11/2014 Gerleman, McKenzie Woodlawn, Pre-K 08/11/2014 Glade, Angela Callanan, English 08/08/2014 Holt, Jordan Carver, ELL 08/13/2014 Imes, Elliot Callanan, Special Education 08/11/2014 Kelly, Sarah Pleasant Hill, 4th 08/11/2014 Lande, Brittney Willard, In-Class Math, In-Class Reading 08/11/2014 Manuel, Bridget Hiatt, Science 08/13/2014 McComb, Linley Walnut, Garton, Counselor 08/11/2014 McCool, Lauren Roosevelt, Speech 08/11/2014 McNamara, Sheri Student Services, Consultant 08/13/2014 Meis, Margaret East, Special Education l 08/11/2019 Miller, Megan Hanawalt, 1st 08/08/2014 Murphy, Caitlin Morris, 3rd 08/11/2014 Myers, Zachary Brody, Special Education BD ll 08/08/2014 Oldenburger, D. LeAnn Lincoln, Drama 08/13/2014 Ortega, Carrie Wright, Jefferson, Nurse 08/13/2014 Petterson, Eric Findley, Physical Education 08/13/2014 Quigley, Kellie Pace, Special Education Behavioral Disorders Strat II 08/08/2014 Ramsey, Kayla Lovejoy, Multicategorical 08/08/2014 Robins, Brent McKinley, Behavior Strategist 08/13/2014 Schwartz, Caitlin Edmunds, 2nd 08/01/2014 Shields, Emma Park Avenue, Counselor 08/11/2014 Sinclair, Alisha Edmunds, 3rd 08/01/2014 Smith, Allison Findley, 2nd 08/11/2014

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ELECTIONS continued

Name School, Position Effective Date Tabibi, Rachel Willard, 1st 08/13/2014 Tigges, Alyssa Willard, 2nd 08/11/2014 Weissenburger, Jenny Phillips, Nurse .6 08/13/2014 Wilborn, Ann Weeks, ELL 08/13/2014 Wilson, Elizabeth Meredith, Science 08/13/2014

RESIGNATIONS

Name School, Position Effective Date Erickson, Dale Merrill, Drama 08/14/2014 Grandquist, Cynthia Hoover, Special Education 08/04/2014 Jensen, Susan Findley, 1st 06/06/2014 Lawson, Celeste Windsor, 2nd 06/06/2014

ADMINISTRATOR INTERIM

Name Position Amount Effective Date DeAnda, Raul Principal - Brubaker $101,101 07/01/2014

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Item No. 13 Page 1 of 1 Subject: LIST OF BILLS FOR APPROVAL For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Thomas Harper Attachment: None ([email protected]/242-7745)

Issue: A list of previously paid and unpaid bills will be reviewed by one of the directors prior to the meeting who may randomly or specifically select various entries for detailed review with Business and Finance staff. Such director will make a motion for action to be taken by the board at the meeting.

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Item No. 14 Page 1 of 1 Subject: REGULAR SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2015-2016 For: PUBLIC HEARING/ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Dr. Anne Sullivan Attachment: 14-045 ([email protected]/242-7972)

Issue: Iowa Code section 279.10.2, regarding setting the school calendar, states: "The board of directors shall hold a public hearing on any proposal prior to submitting it to the department of education for approval." Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board hold the public hearing for the 2015-16 regular school year calendar. Presenters: None Background: The calendar committee developed a school calendar for the 2015-16 regular school year to present to the board on August 19, 2014. The public hearing will be held prior to board action per Iowa Code Section 279.10.2.

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Item No. 15 Page 1 of 1 Subject: REGULAR SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2015-2016 For: ACTION Presentation: Verbal Contact: Dr. Anne Sullivan Attachment: 14-045 ([email protected]/242-7763)

Issue: The 2015-2016 Regular School Calendar. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board approve the proposed 2015-2016 Regular School Calendar. Presenters: Dr. Anne Sullivan Background: The DMPS Calendar Advisory Committee reviews, evaluates, and recommends the district’s academic calendar to the board. Committee recommendations are based upon applicable board policy; state and federal regulations; and collaboration with staff, parents, and community members. The proposed 2015-2016 Regular School Calendar establishes August 26, 2015, as the first day of school. The following individuals served on the 2015-2016 Calendar Advisory Committee: Sharon Bell Parent/Community Representative Rose Green Parent/Community Representative Walt Henderson Parent/Community Representative Joe Henry Parent/Community Representative Brian Millard Parent/Community Representative Thatcher Williams Parent/Community Representative Imana Kwizaro Student Representative Craig Vander Zyl AFSCME Representative Anne Cross DMEA Representative Rose Neal DMEA Representative Corey Harris Director, Middle School Programs Mike Lord Director, Elementary Programs Dr. Anne Sullivan (Chair) Chief Human Resources Officer

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Item No. 16 Page 1 of 1 Subject: REQUEST TO NAME THE HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD For: INFORMATION Presentation: Verbal Contact: Bill Good Attachment: 14-046 ([email protected]: 242-8321)

Issue: Maria Valdez and Alicia Baker wish to present to the board a request for naming the Hoover football field. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board chair refer the request to the Naming Committee for consideration and to bring a recommendation back to the board for action. Background: A general overview will be presented requesting naming a facility per board policy. Presenters: Maria Valdez and Alicia Baker, 2004 Hoover High School graduates.

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Item No. 17 Page 1 of 3 Subject: DES MOINES TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (DMTRS) For: ACTION Presentation None Contact: Thomas Harper Attachment: 14-047 ([email protected]; 242-7745)

Issue: Annually at this time of year, the board, acting as trustee of the Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (DMTRS), needs to take action on several DMTRS-related issues. These include receipt and approval of: • Annual Report (unaudited) of the DMTRS. • DMTRS FY 2014-2015 Expense Budget. • Determination of the rate of actual new earnings (guaranteed interest rate) for FY

2014-2015. • Determination of the excess earnings distribution rate for use in 2014-2015. • Appointment of three DMTRS Advisory Committee members. Superintendent's Recommendation: The superintendent recommends that the board approve the aforementioned issues that relate to DMTRS. Presenters: None. Thomas Harper, Nick Lenhardt and Cathy McKay (administrator of DMTRS) will be available to answer questions. Background: • Annual Report (unaudited) of the DMTRS: Each year, the board of directors is to

receive and place on file the annual report (unaudited) of the Des Moines Teachers Retirement System (see attachment).

• Appointment of DMTRS Advisory Committee Member: It is recommended that

the Board reappoint the following committee members for 2014-2015: Jim Tredway, retired member Jeff Bock, retired member Celeste Kelling, active member

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• DMTRS FY 2014-2015 Expense Budget: The recommended DMTRS budget for

fiscal year 2014-2015 is as follows:

2013-2014 Actual

Expenditures(1)

2013-2014 Budgeted

Expenditures

2014-2015 Budgeted

Expenditures

Software Services 19,440 40,000 20,000 Legal Fees 0 2,000 0 Audit Fees 0 2,000 0 Administrative Services 0 46,060 0 Benefit Payment Services 11,515 20,000 0 Actuarial Services 8,000 8,000 8,000 Investment Services 162,680 140,000 190,000 (2) Custodial Services 0 50,000 NA (2) Supplies/Printing/Postage 334 5,000 5,000 Total $201,969 $313,060 $223,000

(1) Unaudited. (2) Actual cost dependent on market value of portfolio.

• Determination of the rate of actual new earnings (guaranteed interest rate) for FY 2014-2015: Section 8.10 of the DMTRS rules reads as follows:

“Each year the board of trustees shall calculate the interest on the mean amount for the preceding year and earning distributions. At a regular meeting, held between July 1 and September 1 of each year, the board shall determine the rate of actual net earnings on investments of the Plan for the preceding Plan year and shall allocate such rate of interest as in its judgment may appear fair and equitable, said interest to be compounded annually. The amount so allowed shall be due and payable to said funds and shall annually be credited thereto by the board from interest and other earnings on the moneys, properties, and other assets of the Plan.”

The investment earnings of the DMTRS for the year ended June 30, 2014, to be distributed is:

Interest on bonds $ 9,157,333 Dividends on stock 1,510,731 Realized gains/losses on sale of securities 2,100,225 Investment income for 2013-2014 $12,768,289

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The BTC Capital Management rate of return on fixed income investments was 6.5% for the year ending June 30, 2014. Incorporating the benchmark, long term outlook, and based on the return, plan management feels that 5% is reasonable for the plan and stays consistent with prior periods. Analysis of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, shows that the amortization of realized net gains/losses on the sale of securities has provided minimal increased gains over the prior year. Excess Earnings: Per the plan document, excess earnings are defined as net plan earnings less the allocation to active participants less the allocation to retired participants. In FY14 the negative plan contingency reserve may require additional district funding made directly to the plan. Additional information is available in the actuarial report. This deficit balance has lead the plan to the position of being unable to declare excess earnings for the first time in plan history.

Robert Hopson, actuary for the retirement system, Thomas Harper and Nick Lenhardt, administrators for the retirement system, have reviewed the earnings of the DMTRS for the fiscal year June 30, 2014, and, based upon the investment earnings and plan-defined rules, have determined the earnings rate for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, to be 5.0%.

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Item No. 18 Page 1 of 1 Subject: STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT For: DISCUSSION Presentation: PowerPoint Contact: Jason Allen Attachment: 14-054 ([email protected]/242-8377)

Issue: To provide an overview of the past, present and future goals of the activities department and middle school data from the 2013-14 school year. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board receive and discuss the update on student activities. Presenters: Matthew Smith, Jason Allen, Allyson Vukovich Background: The board has requested on going information on district activities.

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Item No. 19 Page 1 of 1 Subject: CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION UPDATE For: INFORMATION Presentation: PowerPoint Contact: Connie Sievers Attachment: 14-053 ([email protected]/242-7654)

Issue: Career & Technical Education Update Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board receive and discuss information on career and technical education offerings in the district. Presenters: Connie Sievers, CTE/Health Curriculum Coordinator, and Noelle Tichy, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning Background: Board Governance Policies require an update every other year on career and technical education in the district. Funding Source: N/A

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Item No. 20 Page 1 of 1 Subject: MONITORING REPORT FOR MANAGEMENT LIMITATION 2.3 –

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2014

For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Thomas Harper Attachment: 14-048 ([email protected]/242-7745)

Issue: Board Governance Policy 3.4 – Monitoring Superintendent Performance includes a schedule relative to monitoring reports that requires a quarterly monitoring report on Management Limitation 2.3 – Financial Condition and Activities. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board receive, discuss and take action on the quarterly monitoring report for Management Limitation 2.3 – Financial Condition and Activities for the quarter ending June 30, 2014. Presenters: Thomas Harper will be available for questions. Background: The Management Limitation 2.3 – Financial Condition and Activities Monitoring Report is included as Attachment 14-048. This report covers the quarterly period from April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, unless otherwise stated. Also included in the attachment is a comparison summary of the last 4 quarters. Management Limitation 2.3 states: With respect to actual ongoing condition of the district financial resources, the Superintendent shall not cause or allow the development of fiscal jeopardy, or a material deviation of actual expenditures from the Board’s Ends priorities. Accordingly, the Superintendent shall not: 1. Fail to provide quarterly summaries of the financial condition of the district. 2. Fail to settle district payroll obligations and payables in a timely manner. 3. Fail to implement prudent competitive quoting procedures for all facility

improvement projects in an amount that meets or exceeds the competitive quote threshold as established by Iowa law.

4. Fail to implement prudent competitive bidding procedures for all facility improvement projects in the amount of $125,000 or more.

5. Fail to implement prudent competitive procedures, including but not limited to RFPs, for purchasing products and securing contractual and professional services.

6. Obligate the district to contracts or expenditures greater than $25,000. 7. Acquire, lease or dispose of real property. 8. Invest funds in securities contrary to state law. 9. Allow tax payments or other governmental ordered payments or filings to be overdue

or inaccurately filed.

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Item No. 21 Page 1 of 1 Subject: MONITORING REPORT FOR EMERGENCY SUPERINTENDENT

SUCCESSION For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Tom Ahart Attachment: 14-049 ([email protected]/242-7766)

Issue: Monitoring Report on Policy ML 2.6. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board approve the district’s Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Schools Officer to act on behalf of the superintendent in the event the superintendent is incapacitated and unable to execute the responsibilities of the position.

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Item No. 22 Page 1 of 1 Subject: MONITORING REPORT FOR GENERAL EXECUTIVE CONSTRAINT,

ML 2.0 For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Tom Ahart Attachment: 14-050 ([email protected]/242-7666)

Issue: Board Governance Policy ML 2.0— Monitoring Report General Executive Constraint, as required by Board Governance Policy Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board receive and take action on monitoring report for ML 2.0 — General Executive Constraint. Presenters: None Background: This monitoring report is presented annually soon after the close of the fiscal year to report to the board the superintendent’s performance relative to Management Limitation 2.0.

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Item No. 23 Page 1 of 1 Subject: MONITORING REPORT FOR BOARD AWARENESS & SUPPORT,

ML 2.8 For: ACTION Presentation: None Contact: Thomas Ahart Attachment: 14-051 ([email protected]/242-7766)

Issue: Board Governance Policy ML 2.8 - Monitoring report for Board Awareness & Support Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board receive and take action on monitoring report for ML 2.8 - Board Awareness & Support. Presenters: None Background: This monitoring report is presented annually soon after the close of the fiscal year to report to the board the superintendent's performance relative to Management Limitation 2.8.

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Item No. 24 Page 1 of 1 Subject: NAMING OF SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES, POLICY 740 REVISION For: DISCUSSION Presentation: None Contact: Bill Howard Attachment: 14-052 ([email protected]/242-7766)

Issue: The board facilities Naming Committee is proposing some modifications to the current board policy governing the naming of schools and facilities. Superintendent’s Recommendation: The superintendent recommends the board discuss the proposed changes to Board Policy 740 and take action on the new policy at the first meeting in September. Presenters: None Background: With the creation of new facilities and a number of requests to name facilities, the board facilities Naming Committee has revisited Board Policy 740 and is proposing some changes.